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Alison Norberg forwards this:
CALLS
FOR SUBMISSIONS

MANITOBA ARTS NETWORK
Contemporary Fine Craft and Decorative Art Artists of Manitoba.

Exhibition Artful Divergence
Exhibit Dates January 2007 – April 2008

With the demise of the Manitoba Crafts Council we say goodbye to an organization that will be sorely missed. The Manitoba Arts Network is taking over the project of a provincial-touring exhibit celebrating 2007 Year of the Craft. This exhibit will still visit venues throughout Manitoba and will feature a juried show of selected works of Contemporary Fine Craft by Manitoba Artists.
Here is the info from the website:

MANITOBA ARTS NETWORK
Call for Submissions
Contemporary Fine Craft and Decorative Art Artists of Manitoba.
Exhibition: Artful Divergence
Exhibition Dates: January 2007 – April 2008
The Manitoba Arts Network is hosting a provincial touring exhibit to celebrate 2007 Year of the Craft. This exhibit will visit venues throughout Manitoba and will feature a juried show of selected works of Contemporary Fine Craft by Manitoba artists.
All works submitted must be new or have not been on previously exhibited. Submissions must demonstrate new and/or unusual construction of craft, stretch the boundaries of craft, combine science and technology, skill and tactility. All works must demonstrate professionalism, excellence, and cultural awareness.
Packages must include: Artist contact information, CV and Artist Statement, slides and/or JPEG images of current work on CD
Submitted work should not exceed 2’X3’X3’ or weigh more than 40lbs. Jurors will select work based on technical standards, artistic merit, and relevance to theme. Only complete submission packages will be accepted.
Deadline: April 28,2006
Send submissions to:
Manitoba Arts Network, #203 - 100 Arthur St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3, or email: info@communityarts.mb.ca
Selected work must be in the possession of the sponsoring organization from October 2006 until April 2008. CARFAC rates will apply should sponsorship/ funding permit. A catalogue will be produced should sponsorship/funding permit.
for further information contact info@communityarts.mb.ca or call Karen Wardle at 943-0036.
or go to: Website: www.communityarts.mb.ca .