Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the musical "Carousel" (music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hammerstein) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1988-1989. Costume designs for "Carousel" include Mrs. Mullins, Carrie, Billy Bigelow, Netti, Julie Jordan, Jigger Graigin, Enoch Snow, Enoch Snow Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Bascombe, Louise, Snow Children, Bascombe child, Snow child, Star Keeper, Heavenly Friend, Beauty of Europe, Chorus, Ballerina, Sailor dancers, Fisherman, and Townsperson.
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).
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1988. (The issue is not labeled with a volume number, however, subsequent issues from 1988 are labeled as volume 9.) Contents include the new MCC President Lynn Anderson; the 1988 MCC Annual Meeting and other new officers; profile of weaver Susan Saari; American Craft Expo '88; the creation of a Minnesota Made symbol for Minnesota craftspeople; and Three Rooms Up gallery owner Patty Burrets.
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1989 and is labeled as volume 10, number 1. On the front page is a photo of pottery by Sarah Singer. Other contents include a profile of potter Sarah Singer; review of 'The Eloquent Object' traveling exhibition; review of the 'Clay Revisions' exhibition; review of 'The History of American Ceramics,' a book by Elaine Levin; and the 'Midwest Clayworks' exhibition at the University of Northern Iowa.
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1989 and is erroneously labeled as volume 10, number 3. On the front page is a photo of potter Warren MacKenzie in his studio. Other contents include encouragement to write to local government representatives concerning the amendments to the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill; a summary of the 1989 Minnesota Crafts Festival; retiring University of Minnesota Regents Professor Warren MacKenzie; the Fibers Minnesota '89 show; and a profile of woodworkers Paul and Sharon Shuster.
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1988 and is labeled as volume 9, number 4. On the front page is a photo of fiber art by Eileen Custer. Other contents include the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and how it affects craftspeople; the Fibers Minnesota '88 show; crafts by MCC members featured in the 1988 Parade of Homes; and the craft scene in Iowa.
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 1989 and is labeled as volume 10, number 2. On the front page is a photo of a clay piece by Nancy Liedl. Other contents include an MCC Annual Meeting recap; a letter from MCC President-Elect Craig Lossing about concerning trends in local craft; the 'Contemporary Crafts for the Home' exhibition at the International Design Center; collaborations between artists and architects; crafters' studio spaces; the upcoming American Craft Expo '89; the 'Circles of Tradition: Folk Arts in Minnesota' exhibition at the University of Minnesota galleries; and an overview of the Red Wing Arts Association.
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 1988 and is labeled as volume 9, number 2. On the front page is a photo of a woodturned vase by John Berglund. Other contents include woodturning and a show at Grand Avenue Frame and Gallery; interview with Regional Arts Council planner Neal Cuthbert on a study of metropolitan art audiences; profile of blacksmith George Dixon; writings on recent observations by Shirley Johnson; summary of the American Craft Expo in St. Paul; and the opening of the 'Contemporary Crafts for the Home' exhibition at the International Design Center.
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the third quarter of 1989 and is labeled as volume 10, number 3. The issue features a directory of the 17th Annual Minnesota Crafts Festival. Contents include the announcement of a gate fee at the Minnesota Crafts Festival; photos of works by Minnesota Crafts Festival exhibitors; a flyer for a kiln and wheel for sale; a complete list of food vendors, awards, and exhibitors for the Minnesota Crafts Festival; the process for selecting work for the Crafts Festival's exhibition; and jurying at the Crafts Festival.
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the third quarter of 1988 and is labeled as volume 9, number 3. On the front page is a photo of a kinetic clay sculpture by John Turula. Other contents include a summary and photographs from the 16th Annual Minnesota Crafts Festival; the Weaving Loft at the Duluth Art Institute; a review of 'The Art Quilt,' a book by Penny McMorris and Michael Kile; crafts featured in the 1988 Spring Homes Preview; creating and distributing press materials; and sales statistics from American Craft Expo '88.
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the play "Crimes of the Heart" (Beth Henley, playwright), performed at St. Cloud State University in 1988-1989. Costume designs for "Crimes of the Heart" include Babe, Chick, Doc, Barnette, Meg, and Lenny.
Orchestra and choir during Festival of Christmas with banner in background that reads, ""Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the Highest"". Photo was taken from back of Robertson Center auditorium and shows the front and right side of audience.
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Catherine Watson, Star Tribune travel editor and author of Travel Basics, discusses her interesting travel experiences with Sarah Nagle of Hennepin County Library.
