Volume 7, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1981. The story on the front page is a reflection on Bishop Hill, Illinois and its crafts. Other contents include a reflection on juried shows in Illinois; crafts in Mineral Point, Wisconsin; writings on spaces; profile of potter Henry Joe and the pottery program at Knox College; craft collector Jeanne Blines: and an interview with potters Gail and Rick Hintze.
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.
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.
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.
This issue of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1998. It immediately follows volume 23, number 3, but is labeled as volume 24, number 4. On the front page are photos of fiber artist Charlene Burningham and her work. Other contents include Charlene and Bob Burningham as the 1998 Fiber/Metal Arts Artists of Distinction; a list of artists for the upcoming Fiber/Metal Arts show; profiles of some Fiber/Metal Arts artists (Wendy Richardson, Marilyn Krogfoss, Laura Leonard, Kelly Marshall, Peter Ringheim, Mary Burns, and Carolyn Halliday); photos and list of award winners from the 1998 Minnesota Crafts Festival; and Phipps Center for the Arts.
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.
Volume 18, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1994. The story on the front page profiles multimedia artist Linda Sue Eastman. Other contents include the Global Art Project; a list of artists and photographs for the upcoming Fiber/Metal '94 exhibition; photographs from the 1994 Minnesota Crafts Festival; the Two Rivers Art Expo; information about becoming an MCC Boardmember; the Craft Connection Gallery; resources for finding craft fairs; highlights from past fourth quarter issues of Craft Connection; highlights from summer workshops at Anderson Ranch Arts Center; and a summary of a slide photography workshop with Wayne Torborg.
Volume 20, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1996. The story on the front page profiles fiber artists Mariella TerBeest and Char TerBeest-Kudla and jewelry maker Frank Kudla. Other contents include the end of Craft Connection Gallery as a part of MCC; artists of distinction for the Fiber/Metal Arts '96 show; the second Global Art Project; fine craft versus popular craft; list of award winners from the 1996 Minnesota Crafts Festival; and a call for entries for a member exhibition to be held at the MCC Annual Meeting.
Volume 14, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1990. On the front page is a photo of potter and Northern Clay Center Executive Director Peter Leach. Other contents include an interview with Peter Leach about the foundation of the Northern Clay Center; profile of paper artist Allen Schwert; a history of handmade paper in America; summary and award winners of the 1990 Minnesota Crafts Festival; the upcoming Fibers Minnesota '90 show; intreview with Edgewood Orchard Gallery owner Anne Haberland; a recent Supreme Court decision on work-for-hire; and suggested events for celebrating the Year of American Craft 1993.
Volume 19, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1995. The story on the front page profiles fabric sculptor Alice Strand and clothing designer Billie Barthelemy, sisters who share a studio space. Other contents include honesty at craft fairs; celebrating the tenth year of the Fiber/Metal show; writer and quilter Lucille Thompson; list of exhibitors for the Fiber/Metal Arts '95 show; photos and award winners from the 1995 Minnesota Crafts Festival; various comments about keeping up with the latest developments in a craft medium; highlights from past fourth quarter issues of Craft Connection; the Minnesota Rural Partners organization; an upcoming metalsmithing workshop with Paulette J. Werger; and tax deduction information for artists.
Volume 8, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1982. The story on the front page is about craft's status in the art field and the frequent treatment of crafts as inferior to art. Other contents include results of a questionnaire of MCC members; a conference to be held alongside the MCC Annual Meeting; profiles of two Los Angeles-area potter suppliers (Lockerbie and Thorley's Pottery Supply); profile of craftsman and model builder Roald Gunderson; jewelry artist George Sawyer and the Japanese metalworking technique mokum�; and announcement of a workshop held by Semi Automatic Glass featuring glassblower Richard Marquis.
Volume 9, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1983. On the front page is a photograph of clay artist Mark Shekore at work. Other contents include comments on MCC meetings, festival jurying, and membership benefits; profile of Mark Shekore; reflections of New England and east coast art fairs; profile of fiber artist Tim Harding; exhibition of fiber artist Fran�oise Grossen's work sponsored by the Weaver's Guild of Minnesota; and an exhibition of Judaic needlework.
Volume 5, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1979. The theme for this issue is artspaces. Contents include the departure of Editor Dale Archibald; the MCC Annual Meeting; profiles of fiber artists Bob and Charlene Burningham; finding a studio space; artists' working and living studio spaces; tips for renting a space for art; craft store sales in times of recession; summary of a marketing workshop held by the Minnesota Weavers Guild; the Northfield Arts Guild and the Northfield Craftsmen; the Winter Quarter in Mexico program; the Minnetonka Center of Arts and Education; the opening of the Hennepin County Center for the Arts and the moving of MCC's office into the Center; and registration form and information about the 1979 MCC Juried Exhibition.
Volume 15, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1991. The story on the front page is about putting together a business plan. Other contents include a note from Editor Kay Johnson about Craft Connection's new look and format; an overview of market conditions for the coming decade; tips for art advocacy; and the North Country Artisan Directory.
Volume 11, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1985. On the front page are photographs of items on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art for the 'Utility Plus' exhibition. Other contents include the Uptown Artfair; profile of weaver and felt-maker Chad Alice Hagen; an exhibit/sale event for functional crafts to be held at the International Design Center; 'Rhinebeck' craftfairs; 'A Minnesota Made Holiday '85' event and other media shows; gift shows and reflections on the Dallas Gift Show; and a lecture series by Jack Lenor Larsen at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
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.
Volume 29, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 2001. On the front page is a color photo of textile work by Jan Friedman. Other contents include MCC artists participating in the St. Paul Charlie Brown exhibits; the Textile Center of Minnesota's move to a new facility; profiles of Fiber/Metal 2001 artists Heinz Brummel, Dennis Alfred Phillips, Barbara and Dana Deardorff, Kathleen Rivard, Louise Rauh, and Anna Carlson; a list of artists exhibiting at Fiber/Metal 2001; and award winners and color photos of works from the Minnesota Crafts Festival.
Volume 12, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1986. On the front page are photos of paper-makers Eileen Custer and Norma Hanlon. Other contents include the planning of an MCC member directory; the 14th Annual Minnesota Crafts Festival; the upcoming Fibers Minnesota '86 media show; profiles of basket-makers Keith Raivo and Delores Boyer; profiles of Eileen Custer and Norma Hanlon; the opening of Lowry Hill Gallery; the opening of Art Resources gallery; the upcoming opening of Celebration Designs; using profit as a motive for crafting; a slide workshop with Bruce Baker; and defining success and failure.
Volume 28, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 2000. On the front page are photos of works by artists at the upcoming Fiber/Metal show. Other contents include Fiber/Metal artist of distinction Tim Harding; MCC as a recipient of a Minnesota State Arts Board grant; summary of a kiln-building workshop with Banner Oak Pottery and potter Svend Bayer; photos of works and a list of Fiber/Metal artists; profiles of some Fiber/Metal artists (Diane Tsurutani, Ken Dumdie, Judith Kinghorn, Gerd Kreij, Brenna Busse, Erika Mock, Theresa Harsma, and Naomi and Lee Peck); award winners from the 2000 Minnesota Crafts Festival; and tips and benefits of offering open studio tours.
Volume 25, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1999. On the front page are color photos of works from the Fiber/Metal Arts show. Other contents include Fiber/Metal Arts artists of distinction metalsmith Bill Fiorini and paper artist Jody Williams; listing of Fiber/Metal Arts exhibiting artists and photos of work; profiles of Fiber/Metal artists Therise Nord, Bob Calton, Laura Fisher-Bonvallet, Donald Anderson, Alice Krantz, and Lori Schmidt and Leanne Stremcha; award winners and photos of work from the 1999 Minnesota Crafts Festival; and upcoming workshops with potter Svend Bayer.
Volume 13, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1987. On the front page is a photo wood carver Pete Macartney. Other contents include a profile of Pete Macartney; perceptions, descriptions, and uses of handcrafted objects; the 1987 Minneapolis Parade of Homes event and its showcase of crafts; an effort to clean up and restore weaver Nann Miller's studio after a flood; ceramic artist Joseph Brown and his process of opening a small gallery; call for entries for a quilt contest at the Great American Quilt Festival 2; and an exhibition of work by weaver Ruth Bright Mordy and potter Richard Gruchalla at LePoudre Gallery.
Volume 17, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1993. The story on the front page profiles leather worker and artisan Lawrence Doe. Other contents include objectivity in judging beauty; the Goats Galore shop and goat farm owned by Ed and Susan Wisk; the value of art and craft; a summary of the Fiber/Metal '93 show and a list of award winners; a call for volunteers for the 1994 Minnesota Crafts Festival; a peer-juried exhibition judged by MCC members; and various comments on influences of pursuing craft.
Volume 6, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the third quarter of 1980. The theme of this issue is western Wisconsin. Contents include the MCC Annual Meeting; fiber show award winners; papermaking at University of Wisconsin-River Falls and paper artists Walter Nottingham, Ron Hinz, Daria Lappen; and Keiko Hara; the Artspeople of Wisconsin; the Hubbard Folding Box Company; University of Wisconsin-Stout; conversation with artists from New Richmond; a kiln built by Mike Norman; crafting and public support for crafts in La Crosse; visiting artist programs at Viterbo College; Karlyn's Gallery and Owner Karlyn Holman; potters in northwestern Wisconsin; selling crafts in galleries and marketing to the mainstream; and functional pots.
Volume 5, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1979. The theme for this issue is artspaces. Contents include the departure of Editor Dale Archibald; the MCC Annual Meeting; profiles of fiber artists Bob and Charlene Burningham; finding a studio space; artists' working and living studio spaces; tips for renting a space for art; craft store sales in times of recession; summary of a marketing workshop held by the Minnesota Weavers Guild; the Northfield Arts Guild and the Northfield Craftsmen; the Winter Quarter in Mexico program; the Minnetonka Center of Arts and Education; the opening of the Hennepin County Center for the Arts and the moving of MCC's office into the Center; and registration form and information about the 1979 MCC Juried Exhibition.
Volume 3, number 3 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in June 1977 and is centered around jurying. Contents include profile of weaver Jean Stamsta; profile of tapestry designer and weaver Muriel Nezhnie Helfman; the process jurors follow to select pieces for the American Crafts Council's Museum of Contemporary Crafts; a summary of the slide jurying process for the Minnesota Crafts Festival; National Endowment for the Arts advisory panels; public funds and the Affiliated State Agencies of the Upper Midwest; the eligibility of crafts in applications for grant money; profile and workshop review of potter Harry Davis; and news about the Minnesota Crafts Festival.