Native artists vie for big bucks

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Alberta Native artisans will soon have a crack at big money and recognition. The Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Society (AIACS) has just announced a call for entries for the 1987 Alberta Contemporary Native Crafts Competition.

Entries will be accepted in the following categories; Traditional skills used on modern articles, Ceramics/pottery, Fashions (contemporary, new designs), Home Decorator )Products, and Special Articles.

$1,500 is up for grabs for Best New Product, with $500 and $250 for second and third place finishes in the same category. The same prize money will be awarded for Best Overall Quality, too. Judging will take place in late June, 1987, but the deadline for entries is no later than June 15.

For entry forms and more information write: Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Society, $501, 10105 ? 109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1M8 or phone (403) 426-2048.