[Bcma-l] Media Release: Upcoming Crafthouse Gallery Exhibit "Fresh Craft: The CABC Student Award Winner Exhibit"

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

For immediate release: January 8, 2008

*"Fresh Craft: The CABC Student Award Winner Exhibit"*


Jewellery by Marek Normon


*Exhibit: *Jan 17-Feb 10, 2008
*Opening Reception:* Thursday, January 17, 2008, 6 - 8pm

Fresh Craft is a group show featuring the work of recent graduates from 
BC college and university programs. The show is coordinated by Elisabeth 
Owre, Candace Thayer-Coe and Coralie Triance and features the works of 
Marek Normon, Brandi Rawluck, and Claire Wensveen.

In 2001, it was proposed that the Crafts Association of British Columbia 
find a way to recognize students who excelled in craft-related studies 
in a way that would recognize their creative talent. It was decided that 
those students who were chosen by their instructors would receive an 
opportunity to exhibit in the Crafthouse Gallery. In 2007 there were 
four awards given to students registered in craft related programs in 
various colleges throughout the province. We are pleased that we have 
students who have completed their two-year diploma program or are 
continuing on in their studies excited about this exhibit. The colleges 
who recognized their students with awards are: Vancouver Community 
College; Langara College; Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk 
College; and Capilano College.

The Crafts Association of British Columbia provides leadership in the 
craft community by building and promoting the development, appreciation 
and sustainability of Canadian fine craft through programs and services 
for the public and craft makers.

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Media Inquiries Contact:
Calvin Taplay, Communications Coordinator calvin.taplay@cabc.net 
<mailto:calvin.taplay@cabc.net>
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The Crafts Association of BC gratefully acknowledges the support from 
the following: City of Vancouver, the British Columbia Arts Council and 
the Province of British Columbia through Gaming Revenue, CHMC Granville 
Island, CABC members and volunteers.