Volume 5, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1979 and is centered around wholesaling and retailing. Contents include Craft Connection's new subscription price and production schedule; pet peeves of working with artists and galleries; profiles of Minnesota quilters; using computer programs in quilt design; fundraising efforts in Ohio to build art and craft spaces; profile of fiber craftsman Jay Gage; profile of stained glass artist Gabriel Cartwright; tips on selling work; experiences in wholesaling and retailing; Fibrecations, Inc., a corporation providing a showroom for fiber artists; laws regarding artist-gallery transactions and how they affect an artist's business; travelling juries; The Octogon Center for the Arts; reflections on an apprenticeship with fiber artist Muriel Nezhnie Helfman; and a brief biography of artist and teacher Edna Dittus.
Volume 9, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1983. The story on the front page is about woodworking in Minnesota and the Minnesota Woodworkers Guild. Other contents include messages from MCC's retiring President Nann Miller and new President Ken Davenport; summary of the MCC Annual Meeting; rug maker Dorothy Sauber's exhibition in Washington, D.C.'s Textile Museum; selling art through consignments; summary of a glass workshop at Semi Automatic Glass with Richard Marquis; Wayne Crim, woodworker Ray Kyler, and their redwood furniture shop Waynecraft Industries; the beginnings of the Fine Woodworking Company custom shop; Ojibwa art and woodcarver, beadworker, and jewelry maker Duane Goodwin; and a review of Roy Strassberg's 'Demolition Vessels' exhibition.
Volume 31, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in 2003. On the front page is a photo of the Minnesota History Center, the future site for the 2003 Minnesota Crafts Festival. Other contents include Governor Pawlenty's proposal to cut arts funding; Minnesota State Arts Board's budget plans; a teapot building workshop at the New London Art Center with Mei-qun Gu, Guang Gzhen Zhuo, Craig Edwards, and Emily Deuth; past venue changes of the Minnesota Crafts Festival and information on the new venue; and reviews of digital cameras for photographing art.
Volume 20, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1996. The story on the front page profiles paper artist and basket weaver Ann Hall-Richards. Other contents include electronic communication information for artists; summary of the 1995 Fiber/Metal Arts show; reflections on a summer at Anderson Ranch Arts Center and learning from other disciplines in craft; planning the upcoming Minnesota Craft Festival; review of 'Homo Aestheticus,' a book by Ellen Dissanayake; and the death of artist Joseph O'Connell.
Volume 18, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1994. The story on the front page profiles porcelain artist Maureen Brockway. Other contents include the Mall of America and the value of individually made crafts; a talk by Philip Rawson on art and craft; reflections from six paper artists (Thomas Grade, Susan Mackin-Dolan, Sharon Lynn Ivicevik, Catherine Nash, Jeanne Jaffe, and Carole Komarek); a summary of the holiday party and a recipe for a savory bread pudding; and the decline in mainstream popularity of clay.
Volume 29, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 2001. On the front page is a color photo of dyed silk by RuthAnn Mazrim. Other contents include award winners and photos of works from Fiber/Metal 2000; the upcoming MCC Annual Meeting; public funds for artwork and taxation of nonprofit organizations; and brief profiles of nine midwest galleries (by Many Hands, Gallery 702, Lizzard's Art Gallery and Framing, Seasons on St. Croix, Northern Clay Center Sales and Exhibition Gallery, The Artisans, LXN Studio and Gallery, Ripple River, and Studio 56).
Volume 25, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1999. Page 1, 2 and 16 of this issue are labeled with the year 1998. On the front page are photos of woodworker Charles Preble and his work. Other contents include an update on the strategic plan; the Textile Center of Minnesota; a grant to help manage the MCC web site; the unveiling of the newly renovated Paramount Arts District; profiles of multimedia artist James Tracy and wood artists John Berglund and Charles Preble;and photos and award winners from the recent Fiber/Metal Arts show.
Volume 30, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 2002. On the front page is a color photo of a glass plate by Angelo Fico. Other contents include the Art with Heart program to support the September 11 Fund; MCC goals and strategic planning for the coming years; profiles of glass artists Patrick Casanova, John Salisbury and the staff at Gaytee Stained Glass, and Jon Offutt; the upcoming MCC Annual Meeting to be held at the new Textile Center of Minnesota; and award winners for Fiber/Metal 2001.
Volume 16, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1992. The story on the front page features the organization Surface Design Minnesota. Other contents include a summary of the MCC Annual Meeting; spotlights on four galleries in Duluth (Art Dock, Art Options, Endion Station, and Made in the Shade); the glass 1991 Minnesota Crafts Festival Awards created by Craig Campbell; being a part of the creative community at the Minnesota Crafts Festival; the creation of the Dayton Hudson Artists Loan Fund; review of 'The Horse's Mouth,' an autobiography of a fictional artist by Joyce Carey (a correction in the following issue of Craft Connection attributes Barbara Hager as the author of this review); and the 11th Annual Leading Craft Competition.
Volume 10, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1984. On the front page is a photograph of weaver Else Bigton and wood carver Phillip Odden. Other contents include women crafters; interview with silkscreen and sumi-e artist Susan Christie-Kellman about her experiences in China; summary of a survey about crafts in museums; profile of Norsk Wood Works co-proprieters Else Bigton and Phillip Odden; the distinction between handmade and handcrafted items; a maker's relationship with an object and what makes an item handcrafted; exhbition of the 1984 Minnesota Crafts Festival award winners; the "art to wear" movement; review of Leonard DuBoff's book "The Law (in Plain English) for Craftspeople"; review of an exhibition of clay houses by Wayne Branum; and "The Weaver's Journal" moving headquarters to St. Paul.
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.