(C.C.C. Conference)

Included are papers by Stephen Kogbin and John Porter on “Activating the Pro-
fessional as Advocate" ; Rachel Laperriere and John Hobday on “Fortifying our
Cultural Position"; by Stephen Hogbin on "Understanding Creativity"; by
Franklin Heisler on "Aesthetics/Design'"; by Malcolm MacIntyre=Read on "Organi-
zations"; by Marie-Andice Morisset on "Changing Public Perception’; by
Marjorie Holpin on "Recovery of Craft: an Anthropological Perspective".

Some quotes taken from the speakers may whet your appetite or arcuse your ire!

On ereativity:

"Some people do not care for the mental rush of seeing life from another
angle. . — 5.H,

". . ean object which is not magic is not a craft object" MAM.

"If. . .a work presents the everyday in an enlightening and thoughtful fashion
what more should I ask of it.” F.H.

", . .¥ou must not compromise the nobility of craft for acceptance by the art
establishment.” MH.

"4 craftsmaster whose creative trajectory is easy to recognize after many years
whose work is remarkable in its personality and in its quality, is sure to
compete with all of the craft art producers in the world, and is the one who
will . . » reinforce our cultural position." RL.

On organizations:

"4rts organizations mist professionalize . . .and be prepared to play big roles
as public advocates for the arts..." JH.

", . sin areas of culture, it seems, the major decisions are often made by non-
practitioners!! Can you imagine that happening in medical or legal fields???’
JP.

From my experience of craft organizations. . .the many are usually willing to
benefit from the activity co-ordinated by the few, while decrying the bureauc=

racy they ‘believe is created by the very existence of an organization. « .

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"The formula for getting involvment is to develop a sense of ownership, com=
radery, ard cooperation, . . . by treating every member. . .as an asset, not
as a sponge from which to squeeze money and labour." S.H.

These might be good reading before our Conference in April.

aret McClelland
C.C,.C. Conference Representative

P.5. There are also tapes of two of the speakers on criticism which can be

borrowed by arrangement with me, They were made by Jeannie Mah in her job as
volunteer for the Conference, and I have a copy.

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