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1. Craft Connection, Volume 14 Number 1, First Quarter 1990
- Creator:
- Minnesota Crafts Council
- Date Created:
- 1989
- Description:
- Volume 14, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1990. On the front page is a photo of a lap robe by weaver Nann Miller. Other contents include a letter from Congressmember Gerry Sikorski regarding the Helms amendment to the Interior Department and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill; information about the 1990 MCC Annual Meeting, including some highlights of Red Wing, the meeting's location; spotlights on five galleries in the 50th and France Avenue area of Minneapolis (New Dawn Gallery, Off the Wall, Mixed Media, White Oak Gallery, and Raven Gallery); profile of multimedia artist Lynette Schmidt; monthly highlights from MCC in 1989; the Craft Emergency Relief Fund and the creation of a Bay Area Earthquake Fund in response to a California earthquake; the 'Arts Over Aids' Task Force; and two exhibitions in Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wisonsin ('The Twelve Days of Christmas,' and "American Folk Art from the Milwaukee Museum).
- Contributing Institution:
- American Craft Council
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
2. Craft Connection, Volume 17 Number 1, First Quarter 1993
- Creator:
- Minnesota Crafts Council
- Date Created:
- 1993
- Description:
- Volume 17, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1993. The story on the front page profiles a number of local craftspeople, including sculptor Denise S. Tennen, metalsmith Stephen Brown, furniture maker Charles Preble, and weaver Karen Jakse. Other contents include various craft artists sharing their methods for getting over a creative block; a review of 'A Woman on Paper: Georgia O'Keefe,' a book by Anita Pollitzer; summary of the 1993 MCC Annual Meeting; the first chapter of the beginnings MCC; a note from MCC President Barbara Hager on aesthetics and the market; and a summary of a slide workshop with photographer Wayne Torborg.
- Contributing Institution:
- American Craft Council
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
3. Craft Connection, Volume 21 Number 4, Fourth Quarter 1997
- Creator:
- Minnesota Crafts Council
- Date Created:
- 1997
- Description:
- Volume 21, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1997. The story on the front page is about the upcoming 1997 Fiber/Metal Arts show and briefly profiles feature artists Anna Carlson, Marcia Engeltjes, Jan Friedman, Susan Hammes-Knopf, Steff Korsage-Browne, Mike Marthaler, Colleen Tabaika, Jeff Zachman, and Penelope Trudeau. Other contents include MCC's approval for a general operations grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board; the future of MCC; the Goldstein Gallery; photographs of work to be displayed at the Fiber/Metal Arts show and a list of artists; MCC artists' successes at the Americans for the Arts National Conference's Art Market; and 1997 Minnesota Crafts Festival award winners.
- Contributing Institution:
- American Craft Council
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
4. Craft Connection, Volume 16 Number 4, Fourth Quarter 1992
- Creator:
- Minnesota Crafts Council
- Date Created:
- 1992
- Description:
- Volume 16, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1992. The story on the front page is about the Wisconsin Potters Studio Tour. Other contents include the topic of inactive members reconnecting with MCC; the Hawaii Craftsmen's 25th annual exhibition; brief profiles of papermaker Jody Williams, woodturner Craig Lossing, jewelry-maker Jenny Levernier, and weaver Nann Miller; new additions to the MCC lending library; summary and award winners for the 1992 Fiber/Metal show; woodworking and sustainability; and timber boycotting and the tropical timber trade.
- Contributing Institution:
- American Craft Council
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
5. Craft Connection, Volume 30 Number 4, Fourth Quarter 2002
- Creator:
- Minnesota Crafts Council
- Date Created:
- 2002
- Description:
- 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.
- Contributing Institution:
- American Craft Council
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
6. Craft Connection, Volume 25 Number 2, Second Quarter 1999
- Creator:
- Minnesota Crafts Council
- Date Created:
- 1999
- Description:
- 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).
- Contributing Institution:
- American Craft Council
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
7. Craft Connection, Volume 17 Number 2, Second Quarter 1993
- Creator:
- Minnesota Crafts Council
- Date Created:
- 1993
- Description:
- Volume 17, number 2 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 1993. The story on the front page profiles sculptor Donna Bruhl. Other contents include art versus craft; potter Martye Allen and woodworker David Mason and their studio space; various comments on job satisfaction; a list of exhibitors and jurors for the 1993 Minnesota Crafts Festival; Governor Arne Carlson's proclamation of 1993 as the Year of American Craft in Minnesota; sculptor Martin Puryear and the concept of craftsmaship; the opening of the Craft Connection Gallery in St. Paul; the growing popularity of beads in crafting; and an upcoming metal workshop with Tim McCreight.
- Contributing Institution:
- American Craft Council
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
8. Craft Connection, Volume 20 Number 2, Second Quarter 1996
- Creator:
- Minnesota Crafts Council
- Date Created:
- 1996
- Description:
- Volume 20, number 2 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 1996. The stories on the front page profile clay artist Mike Norman and former Craft Connection editor Janet Koplos. Other contents include MCC preparing for the 21st century; the upcoming 1996 Minnesota Crafts Festival; reflections from a member of Craft Connection Gallery; the 50th anniversary of Rochester Art Center; the skills and equipment factored into the cost of a crafted object; remembering sculptor and printmaker Joseph O'Connell; integrity in selling at craft fairs; the business of craft and the current craft revival; the formation and success of Southeastern Minnesota Visual Artists; summary of the MCC Annual Meeting; and a summary of a glass workshop with Wes Hunting.
- Contributing Institution:
- American Craft Council
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
9. Craft Connection, Volume 31 Number 2, [Second Quarter] 2003
- Creator:
- Minnesota Crafts Council
- Date Created:
- 2003
- Description:
- 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.
- Contributing Institution:
- American Craft Council
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
10. Craft Connection, Volume 29 Number 2, Second Quarter 2001
- Creator:
- Minnesota Crafts Council
- Date Created:
- 2001
- Description:
- 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.
- Contributing Institution:
- American Craft Council
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
11. Craft Connection, Volume 25 Number 3, Third Quarter 1999
- Creator:
- Minnesota Crafts Council
- Date Created:
- 1999
- Description:
- 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).
- Contributing Institution:
- American Craft Council
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
12. Craft Connection, Volume 28 Number 3, Third Quarter 2000
- Creator:
- Minnesota Crafts Council
- Date Created:
- 2000
- Description:
- 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.
- Contributing Institution:
- American Craft Council
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
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