Beaverslayer Report post Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) Hi everyone, Somewhere on the forum I remember reading about Leatherworking as an "Art" form. The Calgary Stampede is about to start next week, and each year they have a "Western Art" show and auction. Also there is what they describe as "Artisans". I do believe this would be the catagory for much of the work I have seen by so many people here on the forum. This is what the Stampede defines as an "Artisan" ARTISANS Artisans work in diverse mediums such as wood, metals, leather, glass and ceramics, sometimes combining a number of these different elements to create exciting works of art. Unique, handcrafted Artisan work will be for sale during the 10 days of Stampede. Here's a list of the "Artisans" chosen to display and sell thier works this year: Returning from 2006: Michael Bryant – La Pine, Oregon - wood carving Barbara Clarke – Salt Spring Island, B.C. - hand cut and stitched leather handbags and clothing Miriam and Randy James –Tofield, AB - leather clothing, briefcases, purses, saddles and tack Linda Krisjansons – Eastend, SK - clay sculpture Franco LoPinto – Okotoks, AB. - sculptures and ceramics JoAnne Meeker - - Riverside, California - photography Karin Taylor – Calgary, AB. - North American wildlife hand-painted on wild turkey feathers Wanda Whaley – Bentley, AB. - slate and buffalo rawhide canvas Shawna Lee Whiteside – Didsbury, AB. - silver jewelry And joining us for 2007: Ken Hoehn – Airdire, AB. - photography David Kucer –Montreal QUE. - miniature guns Here is a link to the "Registration" web page for next years Stampede. http://www.westernshowcase.calgarystampede...egistration.htm I appologize that I never got this info out sooner, but for whoever is interested for next year, the Stampede is a "World Class" Rodeo and is billed as "The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth". Should you be so lucky as to be chosen to be an exhibitor for next years show, this would give you a "World Class" exposure for your work. Good Luck Ken Edited July 4, 2007 by Beaverslayer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
