Volume 31, number 3 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in 2003. On the front page is a color photo of a wood sculpture by Janel Jacobson. Other contents include color photos of the Minnesota Crafts Festival at its new venue at the Minnesota History Center and a list of Minnesota Crafts Festival award winners; Twin Cities Market 2003 artists of distinction woodcarver Janel Jacobson and textile artist Nancy MacKenzie; profiles of Twin Cities Market artists Kelly Marshall, Malcom Potek and Kara vanWyk, Lori and Patrick O'Neill, Kim Crocker, and Ernest Miller; and a list of artists participating in the Twin Cities Market and color photos of works.
Volume 31, number 2 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in 2003. On the front page are photos of works by exhibiting artists at the Minnesota Crafts Festival. Other contents include Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Sam Grabarski; a list of participating artists at the Minnesota Crafts Festival and photos of works; and profiles of Minnesota Crafts Festival artists Stephan Cox, Bruce Meyer, Gary Fey, Brittany Foster, Frank and Reni Barr, Jini Washburn, and Karen Bernthal.
Volume 31, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in 2003. On the front page is a photo of the Minnesota History Center, the future site for the 2003 Minnesota Crafts Festival. Other contents include Governor Pawlenty's proposal to cut arts funding; Minnesota State Arts Board's budget plans; a teapot building workshop at the New London Art Center with Mei-qun Gu, Guang Gzhen Zhuo, Craig Edwards, and Emily Deuth; past venue changes of the Minnesota Crafts Festival and information on the new venue; and reviews of digital cameras for photographing art.
May/June 2002 issue of the Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Newsletter. Topics include review of a ceramic glaze workshop with Peter Pinnell; request for input from members on changes in MCC's shows and publications; calls for volunteers for the 30th annual Minnesota Crafts Festival; member news; calls for entries; other information of interest; classes and workshops; exhibits and events; membership form; calls for volunteers for Fiber/Metal and Fall Festival of Fine Craft jury days; and future MCC activities.
February/March 2002 issue of the Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Newsletter. Topics include the Duluth Art Institute Empty Bowl event; a thank-you message to respondents to the 2001-2002 Annual Campaign Fund; member news; ceramic glaze workshop with Peter Pinnell; wood fire workshop; e-commerce survey; calls for entries; grants; other information of interest; membership form; notes from the MCC office; and future MCC activities.
Volume 30, number 3 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the third quarter of 2002. On the front page is a collection of color photos of works by MCC artists. Other contents include advice on building a craft art collection; profiles of Minnesota Crafts Festival featured artists Dick Cooter, Mary Ellen Sisulak, Adrienne Seagraves, Kimmerle Green, Deb Cooter, Cynthia Harper, Carmen Olejniczak, and Jon Offutt; list of artists exhibiting at the Minnesota Crafts Festival and color photographs of works; and recipient of MCC Lifetime Achievement Award winner James Tanner.
Volume 30, number 2 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 2002. On the front page is a color photo of a tile by Laura McCaul. Other contents include the "Tiles in the Twin Cities: The Quintessence of Handicraft" symposium and a nationally juried tile exhibition "21st Centery Tiles: From Earth to Fire"; and MCC artists' rankings of best craft shows.
Volume 30, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 2002. On the front page is a collection of color photos of works from the Twin Cities Market, an expansion of the Fiber/Metal show. Other contents include Twin Cities Market 2002 artists of distinction multimedia sculptor Ann Hall-Richards and metal sculptor Marcia McEachron; and a list of artists participating the the Twin Cities Market 2002 and color photos of works.
Volume 30, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 2002. On the front page is a color photo of a glass plate by Angelo Fico. Other contents include the Art with Heart program to support the September 11 Fund; MCC goals and strategic planning for the coming years; profiles of glass artists Patrick Casanova, John Salisbury and the staff at Gaytee Stained Glass, and Jon Offutt; the upcoming MCC Annual Meeting to be held at the new Textile Center of Minnesota; and award winners for Fiber/Metal 2001.
November 2001 issue of the Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Newsletter. topics include 16th annual Fiber/Metal Arts award winners and summary of event attendance, sales, artists' evaluations, marketing and promotion, and sponsors; member news; notes from the MCC office; holiday sales; exhibits and events; calls for entries; 'Art with Heart' program for the September 11th Fund; classes and workshops; membership form; annual holiday gift exchange event; and future MCC activities.
May 2001 issue of the Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Newsletter. Topics include results from the Craft Organization Directors Association survey on the impact of crafts on the national ecomony; organizational planning; calls for entries; other information of interest; exhibits and events; classes and workshops; membership form; calls for volunteers for the 29th annual Minnesota Crafts Festival; and future MCC activities.
Volume 29, number 3 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the third quarter of 2001. On the front page is a color photo of a raku vase by Richard Gruchalla. Other contents include color photos of works and a list of Minnesota Crafts Festival artists; Judith Onofrio as the recipient of the MCC Lifetime Achievement Award; profiles of some Minnesota Crafts Festival artists (Tim Waldusky, Richard Gruchalla, Carrin Rosetti, Bernadette Mahfood, Sarah Dudgeon, Patricia Hickey, Steve Lloyd, and Roger McNear); vendor tips for preparing for art shows; and a walkthrough of how the Minnesota Crafts Festival is planned each year.
Volume 29, number 2 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 2001. On the front page is a color photo of a marquetry mosaic by Sue Mersman. Other contents include a departing message from MCC President Al Linck and a greeting message from incoming President Tricia Cunat; the Minnesota Woodworkers Guild; wood art collectors Ruth and David Waterbury; profiles of wood artists Jim Anderson, Mary Ann Snedic Wunderlin, John Nesset, Craig Lossing, Peter Rasmussen, and Don and Dawn Wood; and information about an upcoming wood fire workshop presented by Banner Oak Pottery.
Volume 29, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 2001. On the front page is a color photo of textile work by Jan Friedman. Other contents include MCC artists participating in the St. Paul Charlie Brown exhibits; the Textile Center of Minnesota's move to a new facility; profiles of Fiber/Metal 2001 artists Heinz Brummel, Dennis Alfred Phillips, Barbara and Dana Deardorff, Kathleen Rivard, Louise Rauh, and Anna Carlson; a list of artists exhibiting at Fiber/Metal 2001; and award winners and color photos of works from the Minnesota Crafts Festival.
Volume 29, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 2001. On the front page is a color photo of dyed silk by RuthAnn Mazrim. Other contents include award winners and photos of works from Fiber/Metal 2000; the upcoming MCC Annual Meeting; public funds for artwork and taxation of nonprofit organizations; and brief profiles of nine midwest galleries (by Many Hands, Gallery 702, Lizzard's Art Gallery and Framing, Seasons on St. Croix, Northern Clay Center Sales and Exhibition Gallery, The Artisans, LXN Studio and Gallery, Ripple River, and Studio 56).
August 2000 issue of the Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Newsletter. Topics include 28th annual Minnesota Crafts Festival award winners and a summary of event attendance, sales, artists' evaluations, marketing and promotion, and sponsors; Craft Organization Directors Association survey reminder; Artwear in Motion 2000 event; member spotlight; exhibits and events; calls for entries; membership form; classes and workshops; and future MCC activities.
May 2000 issue of the Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Newsletter. Topics include calls for volunteers for the 28th annual Minnesota Crafts Festival and a list of volunteer needs; notes from the MCC office on member feedback and organizational projects; a thank-you message to respondents to the 1999 Annual Campaign Fund; member spotlight; MCC and Banner Oak Pottery kiln building workshop; exhibits and events; workshops; calls for entries; membership form; and future MCC activities.
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the third quarter of 2000. It immediately follows volume 27, number 2, but is labeled as volume 28, number 3. On the front page are color photos of work by artists at the upcoming Minnesota Crafts Festival. Other contents include recipient of the MCC Lifetime Achievement Award Joan Chalmers; profiles of some Minnesota Crafts Festival artists (Karen Naylor, Ann Ringness, Sue Mersman, Maya Madden and Wayne Farra, Char terBeest Kudla, David Caradori, Terry Evans, and Jeff Zachman); and a list of artists participating the in the 2000 Minnesota Crafts Festival.
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 2000. It immediately follows volume 26, number 1, but is labeled as volume 27, number 2. On the front page is a photo of a piece of furniture by Mickel Marthaller. Other contents include a summary of MCC's Annual Meeting; upcoming workshops with raku artist Steve Branfman; ways artist find their materials; profiles of metal artists Mickel Marthaller, T. Lee Burnham, and No‘l Yovovich; photos and a list of artists exhibiting at An Exhibit of Fine Craft; and a departing message from MCC President Jini Washburn and a greeting message from incoming President Al Linck.
Volume 28, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 2000. On the front page are photos of works by artists at the upcoming Fiber/Metal show. Other contents include Fiber/Metal artist of distinction Tim Harding; MCC as a recipient of a Minnesota State Arts Board grant; summary of a kiln-building workshop with Banner Oak Pottery and potter Svend Bayer; photos of works and a list of Fiber/Metal artists; profiles of some Fiber/Metal artists (Diane Tsurutani, Ken Dumdie, Judith Kinghorn, Gerd Kreij, Brenna Busse, Erika Mock, Theresa Harsma, and Naomi and Lee Peck); award winners from the 2000 Minnesota Crafts Festival; and tips and benefits of offering open studio tours.
Volume 26, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 2000. On the front page is a series of photos of MCC artists and artworks. Other contents include information on the upcoming MCC Annual Meeting; the Charitable Giving Tax Relief Act and giving to MCC; an Economic Impact Study in North Carolina and the possibility of conducting a similar study inthe midwest; photos and award winners from the 1999 Fiber/Metal show; and reflections from artists about how MCC has influenced their careers as MCC celebrates its 25th anniversary.
November 1999 issue of the Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Newsletter. Topics include Fiber/Metal Arts award winners and sponsers and a summary of event attendance, sales, promotion and marketing, and evaluation comments from participating artists; opportunities for art rental, Master Craft Classes, and a spring exhibit; comments from the executive director on MCC's use of forms and paperwork; sympathy message; changes in MCC's call-for-entry procedures; tips for selecting a canopy for displays; MinnesotaCare; calls for entries; information on a copyright lawsuit and how artists can protect their designs; opportunities; member news; exhibits and events; workshops; membership form; annual holiday gift exchange event; and future MCC activities.
August 1999 issue of the Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Newsletter. Topics include 1999 Minnesota Crafts Festival award winners and a summary of event attendance, sales, marketing, ammeneties, and evaluation comments from participating artists; Fiber/Metal Arts show; craft fair supply checklist; tips for signs and displays; calls for entries; opportunities; member news; silent auction hosted by the Minnesota Chapter of the March of Dimes; career development workshops; conferences; exhibits and events; membership form; and future MCC activities.
Volume 25, number 3 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the third quarter of 1999. On the front page is a photo of potter Warren MacKenzie, recipient of the McKnight Distinguished Artist 1999 award. Other contents include dates and information for the 27th Annual Minnesota Crafts Festival; Lifetime Achievement Award winner Marcia Anderson; list of artists at the Minnesota Crafts Festival and photos of work; profiles of some Minnesota Crafts Festival artists (Char Bauer, Jeffrey Noska, Erica Schlueter, John Route, Raymond Bock, Sandra Stephens, Susan Monde, and Susan Shinnick); and profiles of MCC artists involved in community efforts (Bob Briscoe, Deb Cooter, and Jeff Zachman).
Volume 25, number 2 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 1999. On the front page are photos of work to be shown at A Tradition of Excellence: An Exhibit of Fine Craft. Other contents include a call for volunteers in various roles; interviews with five of the MCC's original incorporators and Board of Directors members (Judith Onofrio, Warren Marckenzie, James Tanner, Curt Hoard, and Ken Olson); the use of the old Carnegie Library in Luverne as a culture center and the site for Raku Refire Madness workshops; summary of a slide photography workshop with Wayne Torborg; and profiles of some MCC artists participating in An Exhibit of Fine Craft (Patricia Freiert, Stuart Lenz, Jean Matzke, Rugalla Ruselle, Robinson Scott, Mary Ann Snedic Wunderlin, and Marty Pearson).
Volume 25, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1999. On the front page are color photos of works from the Fiber/Metal Arts show. Other contents include Fiber/Metal Arts artists of distinction metalsmith Bill Fiorini and paper artist Jody Williams; listing of Fiber/Metal Arts exhibiting artists and photos of work; profiles of Fiber/Metal artists Therise Nord, Bob Calton, Laura Fisher-Bonvallet, Donald Anderson, Alice Krantz, and Lori Schmidt and Leanne Stremcha; award winners and photos of work from the 1999 Minnesota Crafts Festival; and upcoming workshops with potter Svend Bayer.
Volume 25, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1999. Page 1, 2 and 16 of this issue are labeled with the year 1998. On the front page are photos of woodworker Charles Preble and his work. Other contents include an update on the strategic plan; the Textile Center of Minnesota; a grant to help manage the MCC web site; the unveiling of the newly renovated Paramount Arts District; profiles of multimedia artist James Tracy and wood artists John Berglund and Charles Preble;and photos and award winners from the recent Fiber/Metal Arts show.
August 1998 issue of the Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Newsletter. Topics include a thank-you message to participants and volunteers at the 1998 Minnesota Crafts Festival; Fiber/Metal Arts show; Minnesota Crafts Festival award winners; conferences and workshops; MCC's current procedures for bad weather and a request for member feedback on a written bad weather policy; review and evaluation of the 1998 Minnesota Crafts Festival; visiting artist program; ceramic sculpture workshop to be held by Rudy Autio; calls for entries; member news; exhibits and shows; workshops and classes abroad; grant application information; membership form; and future MCC activities.
Seventh issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 1998 containing a description of upcoming meetings; a note from the outgoing and the incoming presidents; a call for newsletter volunteers; a list of study groups; an obituaries of May Molander and Ruth Newcomb; a calendar of September classes and activities; a report on Convergence '98; and a membership renewal form.
Sixth issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for summer 1998 containing a description of upcoming meetings; a note from the president; a list of classes and activities; the article "Tricks of the Trade"; a list of elected board members; and reminders of State Fair, Fiber Fair, and Rag Rug Rendezvous; a library update
Fifth issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 1998 containing a description of upcoming meetings and classes; a note from the president; an May calendar of classes and activities; and an article on looms for sale.
Fourth issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1998 containing a description of upcoming meetings and classes; a note from the president; an April calendar of classes and activities; a call for nominations for the board; and a library update.
Third issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 1998 containing a description of upcoming meetings, workshops, exhibits, and classes; a note from the president; and a March calendar of classes and activities.
Second issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February 1998 containing a description of upcoming meetings, workshops, and classes; a note from the president; a February calendar of classes and activities; an article on friendship baskets; and a report on the '97 Fiber Fair.
Volume 23, number 3 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the third quarter of 1998. On the front page are photos of Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Timothy Lloyd and his metalwork. Other contents include dates for the 26th Annual Minnesota Crafts Festival; MCC's referral services for members; the Textile Center of Minnesota; profiles of some artists exhibiting at the Minnesota Crafts Festival (Bridget O'Malley, Michael Knott, Craig Lossing, Dawn Tomlinson, Richard Blue, Donna Getsinger, and Don Bagwell); summary of workshops with potter Svend Bayer; display of MCC members' work at an interior design trade show; and a list of exhibitors and an entertainment schedule for the1998 Minnesota Crafts Festival. Pages 11-16 of the issue are damaged.
Volume 23, number 3 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the third quarter of 1998. On the front page are photos of Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Timothy Lloyd and his metalwork. Other contents include dates for the 26th Annual Minnesota Crafts Festival; MCC's referral services for members; the Textile Center of Minnesota; profiles of some artists exhibiting at the Minnesota Crafts Festival (Bridget O'Malley, Michael Knott, Craig Lossing, Dawn Tomlinson, Richard Blue, Donna Getsinger, and Don Bagwell); summary of workshops with potter Svend Bayer; display of MCC members' work at an interior design trade show; and a list of exhibitors and an entertainment schedule for the1998 Minnesota Crafts Festival.
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 1998. It immediately follows volume 22, number 1, but is labeled as volume 23, number 2. On the front page is a photo of jewelry artist and metalworker Susan Crow. Other contents include a summary of the 1998 MCC Annual Meeting; the introduction of new MCC President Jini Washburn and a note from previous President Gary Crawford; making a living as an artist; the viability of production crafts and three examples of artists in production craft (Jenny Levernier, Craig Edwards and Bill Gossman, and Marit Lee Kucera); the Duluth Art Institute; and profiles of Duluth artists Richard Gruchalla, Pat Joyelle, Dick Cooter, and Carrin Rosetti.
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1998. It immediately follows volume 23, number 3, but is labeled as volume 24, number 4. On the front page are photos of fiber artist Charlene Burningham and her work. Other contents include Charlene and Bob Burningham as the 1998 Fiber/Metal Arts Artists of Distinction; a list of artists for the upcoming Fiber/Metal Arts show; profiles of some Fiber/Metal Arts artists (Wendy Richardson, Marilyn Krogfoss, Laura Leonard, Kelly Marshall, Peter Ringheim, Mary Burns, and Carolyn Halliday); photos and list of award winners from the 1998 Minnesota Crafts Festival; and Phipps Center for the Arts.
Volume 22, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1998. On the front page is a photo of glass artist Joe Becker at work. Other contents include the partnership between MC, the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS), and MNHS Curator Marcia Anderson; a series of pottery workshops with Svend Bayer; potter Maureen Brockway and her work in establishing the Edina Art Center; profile of Joe Becker; a list of local, regional, and national summer workshops; and award winners fron the recent Fiber/Metal Arts show.
December 1997 issue of the Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Newsletter. Topics include the annual holiday gift exchange event; the annual meeting and "Inspirations" winter conference; announcements of new Board of Directors members; a message on MCC's financial direction; the 1998 Minnesota Crafts Festival; goodbyes to departing board members; holiday gift donations to MCC; letters to MCC; member news; member sale opportunities; workshops and classes; exhibits and shows; membership form; classified ads; and future MCC activities.
First issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January 1998 containing a description of upcoming meetings, workshops, and classes; a note from the president; a January calendar of classes and activities; a report on the Minnesota Federation of Weavers and Fiber Artists Conference; a library update; and an article on shopping for a loom.
Third issue of the third volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 1997 containing a description of upcoming meetings, workshops, and classes; a note from the president; a November calendar of classes and activities; a library update; and an article on fiber-related exhibits at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Fourth issue of the third volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 1997 containing a description of upcoming meetings, workshops, and classes; a note from the president; a December calendar of classes and activities; a library update; and an article on shopping for a loom.
Second issue of the third volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 1997 containing a description of upcoming meetings, workshops, and classes; a list of State Fair ribbon winners; a note from the president; a list of study groups, an article and entry form for Fiber Fair '97; an October calendar of classes and activities; and a library update.
First issue of the third volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 1997 containing a description of upcoming meetings, workshops, and classes; a note from the outgoing and incoming presidents; a library update; a list of amendments to the Guild by-laws; a September calendar of classes and activities; a list of board members; and a membership renewal form.
Tenth issue of the second volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for Summer 1997 containing a description of upcoming classes; a note from the president; board election results; an obituary of Adele Cahlander; an article on diaper pattern; a calendar of classes and activities for June-September, and a call for State Fair volunteers.
Ninth issue of the second volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 1997 containing descriptions of upcoming meetings, workshops, and classes; a note from the president; an article on color harmony; a calendar of May classes and activities, and a list of nominees.
Eighth issue of the second volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1997 containing descriptions of upcoming meetings, workshops, classes, and exhibits; a note from the president; an article on Minnesota Federation of Weavers Guilds and Fiber Artists; a calendar of April classes and activities, and a library update.
Seventh issue of the second volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 1997 containing descriptions of upcoming meetings, workshops, classes, and exhibits; a note from the president; an article on new beginnings; a calendar of March classes and activities; and a list of study groups.
Sixth issue of the second volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February 1997 containing descriptions of upcoming meetings, tours, workshops, and classes; a note from the president; articles on weaving friends, and on high tech and handweaving; a calendar of February classes and activities; and a list of study groups.