WCC Europe April 2013 Newsletter - Bundesverband Kunsthandwerk

April 2013 Newsletter
Membership
We are pleased that at the last Board meeting an application by ULUPUH: The Croatian
Association of Artists of Applied Arts was approved by the Board. Please see attached
information about the organisation.
Management
You will have all received invoices for membership this year. Also, the WCC International
has now been established as an AISBL.
We are currently updating the contact database for WCC Europe members.
WCC International
The Presidency and Secretariat has now been handed to China and the officer who will take
the lead as President is Mr Wang Shan. He will be supported by his executive officer Ms
Jing Chen. Rosy Greenlees has had two meetings with the international presidency to
discuss how the WCC International operation might work in the future.
2014 will be the 40 th anniversary of the WCC and this would be a good moment for WCC to
mount some additional activities to raise profile for the organisation. Rosy also had
conversations with China about a contemporary craft biennial which was to be launched this
year in April for exhibition in November. However this has now been postponed to coincide
with the 40 th anniversary. Plans for this will include the biennial, exhibitions and conference.
International Handicrafts Day
Following an enquiry from the Albanian Artisan Association (www.artizanati.com/en), WCC-
International was asked to confirm the date for International Handicrafts Day. Since the
World Crafts Council was established on 12th June1964, it was suggested that an
International Handicrafts Day takes place on 12th June. This has been agreed and we are
in touch with the Albanian Artisan Association about what they are planning and will send
further details, if forthcoming.
WCC Europe Board
The WCC Europe Board met in February and received an update on the development of the
new website. The website is currently under construction and Crafts Council would like to
remind those National Entities that haven’t yet submitted images for inclusion in the new
website, to do so by the end of April 2013.
The Board
• received a report from Louise Allen looking at other membership models;
• discussed a draft business plan based on the priorities identified in the Burning
Issues document;
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• received a report from Johan Valcke on his meeting with Antti Valle, Policy Officer for
Innovation Unit, Directorate General for Enterprise and Industry, and it was agreed
we would seek a meeting to discuss how WCC Europe could benefit from the EU;
• a discussion with Anne Le Clerq regarding the 2015 GA in Mons was postponed due
to illness.
The Board will meet again in May at COLLECT to discuss the 2015 General Assembly in
Mons, Belgium, and in Ireland to meet Antti Valle of the EU.
WCC Europe General Assembly 2013
The GA 2013 will take place in Amsterdam on 18th October. A visit to Eindhoven, to visit
Dutch Design Week, http://www.ddw.nl/, is scheduled for 19th October. Rosy will be visiting
Holland in early June to discuss the details and we will share further information soon.
Other News
We like to receive information about all of your activities - please send information to
contact@wcc-europe.org / wcc@craftscouncil.org.uk
Scroll down for a selection of recent news received via the WCC-Europe inbox.
Page 3: Danish glass artists on show
Page 4: COLLECT: The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects
Page 5: Norwegian Crafts 2013 conference on Craft & Social Change
Page 6: Creazioni Giovani Awards – 6th edition
Page 7: Making Futures: Conference registration & call for papers
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Danish glass artists on show
craft2eu Gallery for European Arts and Crafts
10 April – 1 June 2013
Trine Drivsholm, Hot & Cool
When it comes to design or glass art the Danes have a reputation which is head and
shoulders above that of other countries. The word has spread far and wide about this
dynamic and professionally lively scene of young and brilliant active artists and designers.
The designer schools of Bornholm, Copenhagen and Kolding are an example in quality of
training of their rising generation.
craft2eu will show a choice of wonderful pieces of glass art, objects and household glass
which speak of the sense of style and talent of the Danes for form and colour. Originals and
small series which prove that when it comes to the shaping of glass there are no limits – as
long as the true masters in their craft are getting down to their work.
Trine Drivsholm, Leif Møller Nielsen & Christina Hellevik from Ebeltoft, Ned Cantrell & Karen
Nyholm from Aarhus, Sia Mai, Marion Fortat and Jacob Lungholt from Copenhagen show
their best work at craft2eu.
http://www.craft2eu.net/en/artists/trine-drivsholm
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COLLECT: The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects
http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect/
10 – 13 May 2013
Mirjam Hiller, Metocanea brooch powder coated steel 2012. Represented at COLLECT by Gallery Ra
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, COLLECT will bring together the world’s finest
galleries representing exceptional work of museum-quality from their portfolio of artists.
Thirty two galleries and eleven Project Space artists will come together from 10 – 13 May
2013 at the Saatchi Gallery in London for this leading international art fair.
Book in advance to save £5 off ticket price: http://www.seetickets.com/tour/collect-2013/
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Norwegian Crafts 2013 conference on Craft & Social Change
London 8-9th May 2013
Can craft create social change? Where is the evidence? What more can it do?
Craft and Social Change is a Norwegian Crafts event organised by ArtProjects and
Solutions. Following on from the success of last year’s conference, Museum for Skills,
Norwegian Crafts will be hosting a second London conference prior to Collect in May 2013.
This year, craft’s contribution to the shaping of society will be examined. The conference
pays tribute to the 100th anniversary of women gaining the vote in Norway.
This year the conference will be held at Toynbee Hall, a venue historically associated with
social reform and the Arts and Crafts movement. Presentations will be given by prominent
thinkers and activists from inside and outside of the arts. There will be plenty of opportunity
to voice your own opinions at breakout sessions and to get involved in some making.
The conference will begin by looking at the impact craft has had on campaigning, feminism,
social policy and the lives of individuals. The focus will then shift to current practice and
include an exploration of craftivism, the slow revolution, sustainable living and what this
means for local and global economies.
Speakers will include: Artist - Eva Bakkeslett, Professor Helen Carnac, Katy Emck - Fine
Cell, Ian Hunter - Littoral, Professor Janis Jefferies, Economist - Irene Nygårdsvik
To book please visit http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/5894684159
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Creazioni Giovani Awards – 6th edition
Artex
Creazioni Giovani is an international competition with the aim at helping young designers,
schools and universities gain a foothold in the sector providing a special area in MACEF –
MILAN where they can make presentations free of charge. The prize consists of a free
participation (8 pre-arranged stands) at MACEF for 6 designers/craftsmen under 35 and two
Design and Art oriented schools and universities.
Participation is open to:
− Young artists and craftspersons under 35 years of age
− Design and Art oriented schools and universities
− Persons who have never before participated in MACEF
Deadline June 10th, 2013
http://www.artex.firenze.it/en/categoria/design-and-innovation/creazioni-giovani
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Making Futures: Conference registration & call for papers
Making Futures
26 - 27 September 2013
MAKING FUTURES
Interfaces between craft knowledge and design: New opportunities for social innovation &
sustainability
The call for abstracts is open to artists, craftspeople, curators, historians, theorists,
campaigners, activists, and all who have an interest in the relationship between
contemporary craft practice, sustainability and social issues. The call will close the 10th May
2013.
Making Futures also invites submissions from designers, design groups and companies
engaging with makers, especially initiatives that have a sustainability and/or social
engagement dimension; for example, in design for sustainable change, ethical design and
'design activism'.
The 3rd edition of the successful Making Futures bi-annual conference will investigate
contemporary craft as a 'change agent' within 21st century society, particularly in relation to
global environmental and sustainability issues, social equity and community innovation
practices.
The scope is international and accounts from non-western contexts are welcomed,
especially those experiencing rapid industrial and urban development and newly expanding
markets.
Conference registration is now open: http://makingfutures.plymouthart.ac.uk/
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World Crafts Council-Europe Secretariat
c/o Crafts Council
44a Pentonville Road
London N1 9BY
UK
www.wcc-europe.org
contact@wcc-europe.org / wcc@craftscouncil.org.uk
+ 44 (0)207 806 2533
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