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| Theatre Intrigue Society presents Tony 'n Tina's Wedding |
Teutonia Club, 55 Edinborough Street, Windsor On. | 5/2/2008 | 5/24/2008 | Theatre Intrigue Society cordially invites you to Tony 'n Tina's Wedding, the wackiest wedding in town! It's a wedding, it's a dinner, it's a play...and you're in it! Take in the lovely ceremony at Vinnie's Chapel of Love located at the Teutonia Club, 55 Edinborough Street, Windsor On. Fridays and Saturdays May 2, 3, 23, 24. Doors open at 6:30. Ceremony at 7:00. Reception at 7:30. $55 per guest includes: wedding ceremony reception with dancing italian buffet dinner a champagne toast wedding cake cash bar available. To obtain tickets call 519 252 3244 or go to the Teutonia club office at 55 Edinborough Street (open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm). Tickets will be on sale until Friday April 25th. www.theatreintrigue.ca |
| Windsor Light Music Theatre Presents Thoroughly Modern Millie |
Chrysler Theatre 201 Riverside Dr. W | 5/9/2008 | 5/18/2008 | Windsor Light Music Theatre Presents Thoroughly Modern Millie Directed by Joe Cardinal "Thoroughly Modern Millie is based on the 1967 movie of the same name although the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie is almost thoroughly new. Composer Jeanine Tesori (Violet) and lyricist Dick Scanlan wrote a whole batch of songs, while retaining a couple from the movie--including the Jimmy van Heusen-Sammy Cahn title tune. They have also recycled even older material including Victor Herbert's "I'm Falling in Love with Someone" and the inventively arranged "Nuttycracker Suite". Miraculously, the show, set during the jazz age, doesn't feel stitched together, thanks to a bunch of out swinging melodies and flashy tap numbers. You will be thoroughly catapulted back into Broadway's golden age with this Tony Award winning show." May. 9, 10, 11, 2008 May. 16, 17, 18, 2008 Adults $30.00, Student/ Senior $25.00, Children 12 & under $15.00 WLMT BOX Office: 519-974-6593; ticketmanager@windsorlight.com;1-800-887-3630 www.windsorlight.com |
| The Purple Theatre Company Theatre at The Hall |
Mackenzie Hall, 3277 Sandwich St. | 5/10/2008 | 5/24/2008 | Theatre at The Hall Independent, innovative and indescribable! The Purple Theatre Company presents its Winter-Spring 2008 Season here at Mackenzie Hall. Special group bookings and private performances are also available. For reservations, information or a detailed brochure, call our box office at 519-255-7600. The Red Bicycle A New Police Mystery In this, their fifth case, an unpleasant double homicide is assigned to Detectives Hodgeson and Moore. It just might be more than they can handle. Date: May 10, 17, 24 Time: Saturdays, 8pm Fee: $14/ticket, $7/student For reservations, information or a detailed brochure, call our box office at 519-255-7600. |
| 6th Annual Windsor Jewish Film Festival | Cineplex Odeon, Devonshire Mall | 5/12/2008 | 5/16/2008 | 6th Annual Windsor Jewish Film Festival to be held May 12 - 16 at the Cineplex Odeon, Devonshire Mall. 10 different films on topics ranging from Jewish comedians to the holocaust. Tickets $10 each. For more information call WJCC at 519-973-1772 |
| Albrecht Dürer Lecture Series | Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Dr. W. | 5/15/2008 | 6/5/2008 | Albrecht Dürer Lecture Series Thursday, May 15, 7–9:30 pm: Northern Renaissance Art and the Body with James Patten Thursday, June 5, 7–9:30 pm: Dürer’s Symbolism with Cassandra Getty Tickets: $10 per lecture. Contact Nicole McCabe, 519-977-0013 ext 124 or nmccabe@agw.ca, for more information. |
| English Country Dancing in Windsor | Bedford United Church, 3340 Sandwich St | 5/16/2008 | 5/30/2008 | English Country Dancing Newcomers Welcome, No Partner Required Live Music Every Friday, Sept - June Doors open 7:15 pm Check website for detailed schedule & exceptions. Bedford United Church 3340 Sandwich St Park & enter at rear To protect our dance floor, please bring clean, soft-soled shoes English country dance is a lively, elegant dance style with roots going back more than 300 years. The best of the old dances have been preserved and new ones appear regularly. The dances vary from lively and jaunty to flowing and graceful, with emphasis on patterns of movement rather than on elaborate footwork. The music is hauntingly beautiful; each dance has its own particular melody. It’s great exercise for both your body and your mind. See it on You Tube, including scenes from Pride and Prejudice. No experience necessary. All dances are taught and prompted by a caller. Musicians – Come Play with Us! Please Get In Touch or Visit Our Website Website: www.ecdwindsor.ca E-mail: ecdwindsor@cogeco.ca Phone: 519-919-8571 |
| Music of the Northern Renaissance | Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Dr. W. | 5/18/2008 | As part of the Albrecht Dürer exhibit the Art Gallery or Windsor presents the music of the Northern Renaissance at performed by the Early
Music Ensemble of Windsor and guest singers. Sunday, May 18, 3 pm. Free with Gallery admission, limited seating. www.agw.ca |
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| 2nd Creative City- Walk with Mayor Francis | Ambassador Park, Windsor, ON | 5/19/2008 | 2nd Creative City- Walk with Mayor Francis WALK FOR THE ARTS & A CREATIVE WINDSOR! Monday, May 19, 2008 Windsor Endowment for the Arts is looking for all local arts groups, volunteers, artists, children, musicians, writers and arts advocates to join us to celebrate Windsor’s birthday, together as a community. Our efforts will reinforce our commitment to Windsor as a creative and cohesive arts community, while highlighting our diversity and strength; together as a group. 10 a.m. Meet at Ambassador Park or Bert Weeks Memorial Gardens 10:45 a.m. – 2p.m. Both groups meet at Riverfront Festival Plaza Food, Entertainment, Speeches Fun for Everyone - Meet your friends EVERYONE WELCOME We need your support to show our commitment to the ARTS. Walk for our Creative City! Make the ARTS count. Friends of WEA will meet at Ambassador Park For more information, please call Carolyne Rourke, President, Windsor Endowment for the Arts (WEA) 519-980-5899 or Patricia Dolan Lewis, WEA Director 519-966-0695 or cell 519-259-5595 Windsor Endowment for the Arts (WEA) is best known for introducing the first international public art project in Windsor. CarTunes on Parade, the miniaturized cars creatively sculpted by local artists decorated Windsor’s riverfront and urban landscape in 2005. WEA also introduced two major awards: The Michael J. Farrell Award honouring leaders in arts education and the Alistair MacLeod Award for Literary Achievement. WEA is currently researching a major community outreach project that will integrate various artistic communities and honour our heritage. |
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| Dan Macdonald's Whine & Cheese Book Release Party |
Phog Lounge, 157 University Ave W. | 5/22/2008 | Dan Macdonald has published his first book of poetry, the very tongue in cheek 'Whine & Cheese,' essentially about 'art snobbery' and the awkwardness of being inappropriately inebriated at chi-chi soirees. A release party for Whine & Cheese is being held at Phog Lounge on May 22nd at 7pm and will include a reading and a performance by Steffie Loveless. For more information, please visit www.iheartbloodpigs.com. |
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| WALKERVILLE ARTS Extravaganza | Walkerville Collegiate Auditorium, 2100 Richmond Street | 5/22/2008 | WALKERVILLE ARTS Extravaganza featuring the WCCA Jazz Band, Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble, and WCI Band Ensembles Thursday, May 22, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Walkerville Collegiate Auditorium 2100 Richmond Street 519-252-6514 Adults: $5; Students/Seniors: $3 |
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| Film Screenings at the AGW The Tracey Fragments |
Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Drive W. | 5/22/2008 | The Tracey Fragments Canada 2007; Director: Bruce McDonald Thursday, May 22, 7 pm Presented almost entirely in split-screen frames, Bruce McDonald’s audacious The Tracey Fragments has received considerable praise for its startling and innovative visual design. But it is far from being merely a technical tour de force. In fact, the film’s exploration and evocation of a teenaged girl’s mindset may represent the best foray into the troubled-teen sub-genre in recent memory. Traumatized by the disappearance of her younger brother Sonny (Zie Souwand), social outcast Tracey (Ellen Page) leaves her small town for the bright lights of Winnipeg. Alone and broke, she wanders the streets, encountering other, more wizened outsiders and, every once in a while, out of the corner of her eye, catching a glimpse of someone who may be her missing brother. Tickets: $10 per person (includes Gallery admission) Available in the Uncommon Market All screenings in the winter/spring series will be held at the Art Gallery of Windsor and tickets include all-day admission to the gallery. Refreshments and cash bar are available one hour before each screening. Patrons wishing to purchase dinner at Bamboo prior to the screenings may wish to make reservations. Visit www.windsorfilmfestival.com for complete program information. |
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| Days Gone By... Homeless Coalition of Windsor- Essex County Live Auction Fundraiser |
St. Clair Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr. West | 5/23/2008 | Days Gone By... Homeless Coalition of Windsor- Essex County live auction fundraiser The Homeless Coalition is coalition of community partners that develop and implement coordinated strategies that raise awareness of, prevent and reduce homelessness in Windsor-Essex County. We continue to rely on the help of our community to make these efforts possible. Remember when... * You knew the milkman's name. * LP's were all the rage. * You dressed up to go downtown. We'll be recreating the good old days at our live auction. Bid on unique services and items (such as dance lessons, flooring installation and original works of art), listen to live music, and celebrate memories of yesteryear. Friday, May 23rd at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr. West. The theme will be "Days Gone By", which will celebrate a series of decades throughout the night. Cocktails at 6:00pm, Dinner at 7:00pm. Tickets are $40 or $350 for a table of 10. For further info contact Allison Prieur at aprieur@weareunioted.com or 519-258-3033 ext 1148. |
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| Windsor Printmaker's Forum presents: Opera at the Forum: Rehearsal for Disaster |
Windsor Printmaker's Forum, 420 Devonshire Rd., Lower Level | 5/23/2008 | Windsor Printmaker's Forum presents: Opera at the Forum: Rehearsal for Disaster Catherine McKeever (Mezzo) and Peggy Dwyer (Soprano) respond to The Dream of the Red Room; a print installation by Libby Hague. Accompanied by Michelle Richardson. Catering provided by Bamboo. When: Friday, May 23 from 7-9 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m., meet the artist Libby Hague. Opera performance begins at 8 p.m. Where: Windsor Printmaker's Forum (420 Devonshire Rd., Lower Level) Cost: $20; includes opera and hors d'oeuvres. Refreshments will be served. Limited seating available. Please call WPF for reservations. Catering provided by Bamboo (bamboo@agw.ca). For more information, please contact WPF by phone at (519) 253-9493, or through www.wpfstudio.org |
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| Rose City Players presents Ladies of the Mop Cabaret |
Location Varies | 5/24/2008 | 6/6/2008 | Rose City Players will be presenting "Ladies of the Mop Cabaret" at the following venues: Iona College 108 Sunset Ave, Sat. May 24th 7P.M. show Fri. May 30th 7P.M. show Phone 519 973 -7039 Royal Marquis Residence 590 Grand Marais East Dinner Theatre Phone 519 969-0330 Northstar Cultural Community Centre 647 Ouellette Ave. Fri. June 6th 7P.M. Phone 519 252-7143 Contact above numbers for tickets. For further information contact Ted Broad 519 971-9488. |
| The WCCA Piano, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings and Guitar small ensembles | Walkerville Collegiate Auitorium, 2100 Richmond Street | 5/28/2008 | The
WCCA Piano, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings and Guitar small ensembles Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Walkerville Collegiate Auitorium 2100 Richmond Street 519-252-6514 Tickets: Adults: $5; Students/Seniors: $3 |
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| Artcite Inc. presents "STITCH 'N BITCH" | PHOG LOUNGE, 157 University Ave. | 5/29/2008 | Artcite Inc. presents "STITCH 'N BITCH" (now held on the LAST THURS of every month!) THURS, MAY 29, 6:30 – 9:30 pm Artcite Inc. presents "STITCH ’N BITCH" @ PHOG LOUNGE, 157 University Ave. W. in downtown Windsor A change of pace this time 'round for the S'nB--located at one of our favourite art-friendly hangouts--Phog Lounge! Enjoy a night of knitting/crocheting/sewing/what-have-you while enjoying your favourite beverage. FREE admission & ALL welcome (19+)! Bring your own materials & tools (knitting needles, crochet hooks, sewing machines, yarn, fabric, etc.) “S ’n B” is a social event with the opportunity to share ideas, conversation and techniques with others. Stitch 'n Bitch" is a name used by knitting groups that meet on a weekly or monthly basis at locations throughout the world. This use of the tern originates as early as the Second World War. Artcite Inc. is working on holding monthly or regular "S'nB" events at Artcite Inc., the U of Windsor School of Visual Arts (LeBel bldg.), and other locations-please visit our website & Artcite Inc.'s Facebook group for updates. Interested in assisting? Call Artcite Inc. 519.977.6564 or email: info@artcite.ca. For more info. on "S'nB" events worldwide, visit: www.stitchnbitch.org Check out some of the "S'nB" participants' websites, Jodi Green: www.jodigreen.ca and Kelly Ridley's blog "She Who Measures": shewhomeasures.wordpress.com Read the article "Stitch 'n Bitch: Not Your Grandma's Knitting" by Kate Hargreaves in The Lance (University of Windsor): pastthepages.ca/080319/arts2.html |
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| ARTCITE INC. hosts ARTIST TRADING CARD “TRADING SESSIONS” on the LAST THURSDAY of every month! www.artcite.ca |
Artcite Inc., 109 University Ave. W. | 5/29/2008 | ARTCITE INC. hosts ARTIST TRADING CARD “TRADING SESSIONS” on the LAST THURSDAY of every month! Create your ATC before or make one during the trading session! Bring you own materials -- some ATC card stock may be available. Pick up your ATC package at Artcite Inc. (limited quantities). Special thanks to Printworx and Rogues Gallery Comics for providing materials! WHAT ARE ARTIST TRADING CARDS? Artist Trading Cards (ATC) are teeny works of art (2.5" x 3.5") that are made specifically to trade. There are no restrictions of medium or theme and materials can range from collage, drawing, painting, glass, ceramic, metal, fabric and melted wax to computer-generated imagery and photography, etc. ATC's may also be 2D and 3D, uniquite works or a series or edition—the possibilities are endless! The creation intention behind the creations and trading of ATC's is to present a non-commercial, non-hierarchal avenue for artistic exchange—but more importantly, ATC sessions are meant to be FUN! Cards traded one to one and people of all ages and artistic abilities are encouraged to participate. GENERAL ATC GUIDELINES: 1) Produce your own cards: any media, any theme! 2) Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches (64 x 89mm). ATCs generally should easily fit in the plastic sheets designed for hocket/baseball cards. 3) Identify your ATC w/ your signature, date, edition number (if necessary) on back of the card. 4) TRADE at Artcite Inc. Trading Sessions held on the LAST THURSDAY of every month. Upcoming sessions include: * May 29 (at Artcite Inc.) TRADING SESSIONS: Artcite Inc. is holding monthly "Trading Sessions" (LAST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH) in the gallery. Whatever your age or art background, you are invited to attend the Trading Sessions (observe for the first time if you like, but we guarantee you will be making your own cards soon after!) We may hold trading sessions in alternate locations from time to time—contact us for more info or stay tuned to our website for details! www.artcite.ca |
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| Theatre Windsor presents The Graduate |
Chrysler Theatre, St Clair Centre for the Arts, Ferry Street Entrance, 201 Riverside Drive West | 5/30/2008 | 5/31/2008 | THE GRADUATE RETURNS! Theatre Windsor is pleased to announce that due to popular demand, The Graduate is coming back. The production directed by Mario Carnevale with the original cast, starring Norma Coleman as Mrs Robinson and Christopher Lawrence Menard as Benjamin Braddock will be presented on Friday May 30, and Saturday May 31 at the Chrysler Theatre. You can purchase your tickets at the Chrysler Theatre Box Office or online at www.chryslertheatre.com |
| Theatre Windsor presents CEMETERY CLUB |
Theatre Windsor, Market Square, 2109 Ottawa Street | 6/12/2008 | 6/15/2008 | Theatre Windsor presents CEMETERY CLUB Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husband's graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life, Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun, and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife's grave. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida. They are guilt stricken when this nearly breaks Ida's heart. For further info please see www.theatrewindsor.com. |
| Theatre Windsor presents THE FOURSOME |
Theatre Windsor, Market Square, 2109 Ottawa Street | 6/19/2008 | 6/22/2008 | Theatre Windsor presents THE FOURSOME written by Norm Foster directed by Mark Baker June 19, 20, 21, 22, 2008 Four old college chums, home for their fifteen year reunion, hook up for a round of golf and share their successes and failures. It is during this game that they get caught up on each other's lives since their college days. A warm, funny play which takes place entirely on the eighteen tees of The Windemere Golf and Country Club. For further info please see www.theatrewindsor.com. |
| NEW Windsor Fringe Festival | various locations in downtown Windsor | 7/18/2008 | 7/27/2008 | The "NEW Windsor Fringe Festival" will run from July 18th thru July 27th, 2008 at various locations in downtown Windsor. Dates are tentative with more details to follow. |
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| Arts Express Michigan Opera Theatre |
5/18/2008 | Arts Express Michigan Opera Theatre La Traviata In 1853, Verdi adapted the French novel Camille into one of the most popular operas ever written: La Traviata ("The Wayward Woman"). A visual feast, a vocal tour de force, and lushly romantic, this is one of Verdi's most beloved works. Violetta is a worldly woman, emphatically not looking for love. But at the most vulnerable moment of her life, she meets Alfredo, and now she knows she has a heart, because it's breaking. Register early to avoid disappointment. Sorry, no refunds. Date: May 18, 2008 Time: Sunday, 12:45pm - 6:00pm (2:30 performance) Fee: $92 For further info contact Mackenzie Hall at 519-255-7600. | ||
| "Mission...for Murder!" Comedy Dinner Theatre | St. Mark's by the Lake, 151 St. Mark's Street, St. Clair Beach | 5/23/2008 | "Mission...for Murder!" Comedy Dinner Theatre May 23rd at 6:30 p.m. St. Mark's by the Lake 151 St. Mark's Street St. Clair Beach Another MJM Entertainment Productions Side Splitting Mystery Comedy and Dinner Show. 100% of the proceeds to benefit St. Mark's By the Lake and the tremendous outreach programs they provide. The evening promises prizes and plenty of good old fashioned belly laughs! Tickets only $25.00 |
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| ARTS EXPRESS Essex County Cemetery Tour |
7/19/2008 | ARTS EXPRESS Essex County Cemetery Tour Discover Essex County’s unique and hidden history gems- in our local cemeteries! Travel with Ken Turner (local historian, storyteller and conservator of headstones) on journey by Transit Windsor charter throughout the county. Learn about soldiers from the War of 1812 and unknown pioneer folk legends as you walk through cemeteries you never even knew existed (but had driven past all your life)! Please bring your own lunch and snacks. Refreshments provided. Date: Saturday July 19th, 2008 Time: 12pm to 4pm Price: $39/ 1 day For further info contact Mackenzie Hall at 519-255-7600. | ||
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ARTS EXPRESS Petrolia Day Trip |
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ARTS EXPRESS Petrolia Day Trip It’s a gusher! Voyage with us to picturesque Petrolia in search of some black gold! See the world premiere show OIL RUSH, detailing the poor folks, rich folks, sweethearts and swindlers that flooded into town in the 1860’s, served with some good old fashioned foot tapping live music featuring fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitar. We’ll also stop by Park’s Blueberries for some blue refreshments- and other tasty colours too. Finally a tour of The Oil Museum of Oil Springs showcases the daily lives and legacies of Canada’s oil pioneers, along with some senior wells still producing the Petrolia Tea. Also included: dinner at Actor’s Cuisine in Petrolia, time for lunch and shopping on your own in Petrolia, deluxe motor coach transport and an unconventional Mackenzie Hall guide. Date: August 23, 2008 Time: Saturday, 8:00pam - 8:00pm Fee: $99 Call Mackenzie Hall at 519-255-7600 for more details. |
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| ARTS EXPRESS Fall Stratford Overnight |
10/18/2008 | 10/19/2008 | ARTS EXPRESS Allison’s Travel and Mackenzie Hall Arts Express Present: Fall Stratford Overnight Climb aboard for the greatest trip of the year! Travel by deluxe motor coach to St. Jacob’s and Stratford. On Saturday, see the classic happy musical The Music Man, and on Sunday feast your eyes on Christopher Plummer, who stars in Shaw’s Caesar and Cleopatra. Enjoy time for shopping and lunch on your own in St. Jacob’s and Stratford, as well as fine dining at the Elmhurst Inn. Sleep tight in the newly renovated River Garden Inn on the Avon River. This fantastic folly is sure to sell out. Date: October 18th and 19th, 2008 Time: Saturday 8am departure, arrival at Sunday at 9:30pm Call 519-255-7600 for more information. |
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| Tuesday English Country Dancing | Chapel Hill Clubhouse, 3350 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI | Every Tuesday | Tuesday English Country Dancing, Ann Arbor, MI Chapel Hill Clubhouse, 3350 Green Road Ann Arbor's weekly Tuesday night English country dance is an congenial way for beginners and experienced dancers to enjoy English country dancing to live music. The instruction is friendly and offers everyone the opportunity to dance this elegant, gently flirtatious dance style that originated in historical England. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming to first-time dancers. 7:30 - 9:30 pm, admission $6 US For more information please see www.aactmad.org/cal/allevents.html |
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| Hysteria and the Body | Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Drive West | 3/29/2008 | 6/15/2008 | Hysteria and the Body Organized by the National Gallery of Canada March 29 – June 15, 2008 In the late nineteenth century, the burgeoning fields of psychology and psychiatry paid increasing attention to hysteria, a functional disturbance of the nervous system which they deemed a "female malady." Yet, since the 1970s, many contemporary women artists — and some male artists — have mimicked hysteria as an act of resistance to the traditional roles assigned them. Hysteria and the Body focuses on artworks from the 1970s through the 1990s, mainly by women artists, in its investigation of representations of the body, gender, and identity. Including sculpture, video, artist books, printmaking, drawing, photography, and mixed media work, the exhibition seeks to disrupt traditional ways of viewing the figure and our preconceptions of ‘normal’ behaviour. The work of important artists from Canada and around the world is featured in the exhibition, including pieces by Vito Acconci (USA), Cindy Sherman (USA), Mary Kelly (England), Louise Bourgeois (France), Annette Messager (France), Jana Sterbak (Canada), Marina Abramovic (Serbia), and Pipilotti Rist (Switzerland). The exhibition displays body-based art to explore both widely-shared themes, for example, aging or motherhood, and more specific issues associated with the self. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 18, 7–10 pm and an exhibition tour with curator Josée Drouin-Brisebois of the National Gallery of Canada. For further info please see www.agw.ca |
| Common Ground Art Gallery - Visual Art Exhibitions | Common Ground Gallery, Mackenzie Hall, 3277 Sandwich St. W. Windsor, Ont. N9C 1A9 | 4/2/2008 | 5/25/2008 |
Apr. 2 – 13, Susan Washington (painting), Luciana Nechita (photo) Opening Reception Friday April 4 Apr. 16 – 27, Michael Califano (curating) ‘Armpit’ Group Show Apr. 30 – May 11, Dennis Hunkler & Barbara Ferguson (installation) May 14 – 25, Dennis Smith (photography) Please contact the Gallery for current exhibition information Phone: 519-252-6380 E-mail: common@mnsi.net Gallery Hours - Tuesday - Friday 1:00 - 5:00pm |
| Fivefold: MFA Graduate Exhibition, University of Windsor School of Visual Arts | Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Drive West | 4/12/2008 | 6/1/2008 | Fivefold: MFA Graduate Exhibition University of Windsor School of Visual Arts April 12 – June 1, 2008 Diverse in their artistic practices, these five University of Windsor MFA students employ a wide range of materials and techniques to assert their interpretations of the world around them, their identities, and the nature of art practice in the 21st century. Brought together by chance, the 2008 MFA class at the School of Visual Arts has created an exhibition that focuses on physical and social geographies, as well as the frontiers of new electronic media. John Ryan Clark uses fundamental, deceptively simple design elements to create sculptures that can grow and change into organic, vital forms, commenting on the ways in which individuals engage with their surroundings. The large-scale photographs of Amy Friend evoke feelings of memory and loss, including views of shifting light reflecting on waves, and ghostly images of translucent vintage clothing. Mahla Ghasempour’s paintings and multimedia works on paper explore her Iranian identity, pushing ideas of history, mapping, calligraphy, and contemporary social issues in new directions. Adam Glover’s shifting, multifaceted views of ordinary objects, captured with technologies such as cell phone cameras, disrupt our perception of space and motion. The monumental canvases of Chris Hanoski emphasize the continuing vitality of Canadian painting and First Nations culture by combining symbolism with electric colour and elements of Op Art patterning. Join the artists for the opening reception on Friday, April 18, 7–10 pm. |
| "FOLKLURE" by David Diviney | Artcite, 109 University Ave. W., Windsor, ON, N9A 5P4 | 4/18/2008 | 5/17/2008 |
April 18 - May 17, 2008 "FOLKLURE" by David Diviney (Kamloops, BC) Opening reception : Friday, April 18, 7:30 pm Nature of Activity: solo show; mixed media sculptural installation The sculptures included in the exhibition "Folklure" are just a small sample of the work that I’ve produced during the past year or so. As well, it’s the first time that I’ve shown this particular selection of work together in the same setting. Though the materials, techniques and ideas vary from one object to the next, an interest in the rural and the representation thereof in popular culture and academic discourse provides common ground. Within this, my recent investigations look to a pastoral vernacular of folk art/lore, foundational myths and other backwoods constructs in drawing connections to my own autobiography, having been raised in the foothills of Appalachia, and between the structures of our cultural allegories and the material language of sculpture. www.artcite.ca |
| The Prints of Albrecht Dürer | Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Drive West | 4/19/2008 | 6/8/2008 | The Prints of Albrecht Dürer Organized by the National Gallery of Canada April 19 – June 8, 2008 The Prints of Albrecht Dürer provides a rare opportunity to view the work of one of the world’s most famous and influential artists. Windsor is a key stop on the national tour of 53 master prints circulated by the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Albrecht Dürer is the most celebrated artist of the Northern Renaissance, a cultural shift that began in the late fifteenth century, primarily in what are now the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France. Dürer was born in 1471 in Nuremberg, and achieved great fame as an artist while still in his twenties. The exhibition spans Dürer’s career from the late 1400s through the 1520s. During this time, the invention of the printing press revolutionized not only the dissemination of texts, but also the ways people made and related to works of art. Dürer was among the first and most successful artists to produce woodcuts and engravings on paper. He made prints far more often than he painted. Printmaking was an ideal medium to highlight his mastery of line, keen observation of nature, and his skill at portraiture and landscape. The great availability of his images helped earn him acclaim as the first artistic ‘genius’ outside of Renaissance Italy. Many of the works in the exhibition portray Christian stories or symbols, continuing longstanding European art traditions. Also featured are heraldic and pattern works, as well as mythological subjects. The exhibition includes his most celebrated prints such as Melancholia, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Adam and Eve, and The Knight, Death, and the Devil. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 18, 7–10 pm. This event features an exhibition tour and lecture by curator John Collins of the National Gallery of Canada, and a printmaking demonstration and workshop with local artist Tony Mosna. Thursday April 17, 7:30 pm: Private Preview and Celebration Enjoy the Northern Renaissance era with the Early Music Ensemble of Windsor and a talk by National Gallery of Canada curator Dr. John Collins, followed by an exhibition tour with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Rodzik Gallery. Tickets: $100 per person, $75 for AGW Members Call 519-977-0013 ext 129 to order. |
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Artspeak Gallery, 1942 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor, ON | 5/5/2008 | 5/18/2008 | NORTH OF 60 An Exhibit and Sale of ACWR Senior Member work at Artspeak Gallery, 1942 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor, ON May 5th through May 18th Reception Saturday, May 10th, 1-4pm www.northof60.acwr.net |
| sixteen x sixteen | Nancy Johns Gallery, 4755 Wyandotte Street East | 5/6/2008 | 5/17/2008 |
The NANCY JOHNS GALLERY invites you to the SIXTEEN x SIXTEEN EXHIBITION art by 37 regional artists DATE: May 6-17, 2008 Closing Reception Friday, May 16, 2008 from 7 – 11pm LOCATION: Nancy Johns Gallery 4755 Wyandotte St., E, Windsor ON. Art enthusiasts are invited to visit "sixteen x sixteen" – a collection of bold contemporary artwork created by talented regional artists. The exhibition officially opens on May 6-17, 2008, and our closing reception will take place on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 7-11pm. Come and enjoy appetizers and refreshments with your local art community! This juried exhibition ensures the highest quality artwork with a very unique style. Colourful and bright, these works will tantalize your eyes in our beautiful New York gallery style setting. Gallery owner Nancy Johns states, "This show will introduce world class art from our own backyard with original works that are affordable to put in our homes and offices." The concept of "Sixteen x Sixteen" is to showcase emerging and established artists in a uniform 16" x 16" format for every work. All art will be for sale, and a complete list of participating artists and images is available online at www.nancyjohns.com. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE AND WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUAL SUPPORT IN THE LOCAL ART COMMUNITY! For further information, contact: Nancy Johns (519)945-2222 Email: nancy@nancyjohns.com Website:www.nancyjohns.com |
| CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN GLASS | TSUNAMI GLASSWORKS INC, 1167 MERCER STREET | 5/2/2008 | 5/26/2008 | CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN GLASS AS PART OF THE 27TH MIGHIGAN GLASS MONTH, TSUNAMI GLASSWORKS CELEBRATES ITS THIRD YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH AN EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN GLASS FEATURING THE WORK OF INTERNATIONAL GLASS ARTISTS SUSAN RANKIN, BRAD COPPING, TANYA LYONS, KRISTON GENE AND EVA MILINKOVIC AND EMERGING GLASS ARTISTS EMMA GERARD, CARLEY NEWMAN, AND JAMES WARDHAUGH. EXHIBITION MAY 2ND TO MAY 26TH OPENING SATURDAY MAY 3RD 2007 RECEPTION 7-9 GLASSBLOWING DEMOS FEATURING VARIOUS ARTISTS Saturday May 3rd 10- 6 Sunday May 4th 11- 5 PLEASE RSVP FOR THE OPENING EVA@TSUNAMIGLASSWORKS.COM FOR MORE INFO ON MICHIGAN GLASS MONTH PLEASE SEE THE LINK www.michiganglass.org For further info contact EVA MILINKOVIC, EVA@TSUNAMIGLASSWORKS.COM, 519 258 7620. WWW.TSUNAMIGLASSWORKS.COM |
| 100 Years of the Polish Community in Windsor | Windsor’s Community Museum, 254 Pitt Street West | 5/10/2008 | 12/20/2008 | 100 Years of the Polish Community in Windsor Opens Saturday May 10th @ 6:30 pm R.S.V.P. 519-253-1812 All are welcome Windsor’s Community Museum, 254 Pitt Street West in downtown Windsor. The first wave of Polish immigration to Windsor began in the first decade of the twentieth century. Immigration exploded at this time due to constant foreign domination of what was to become Poland immediately following the First World War. The industrialization of Windsor further prompted Polish immigration here during the 1920s when Windsor became associated with the automotive industry. A majority of Windsor’s Polish population settled just east of the city’s downtown. Like many ethnic neighbourhoods, the Polish community has ties to the neighbourhood’s parish church, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church. Surrounding the church are Polish delis, bakeries and restaurants. The development of what has come to be known as Polonia Windsor can be credited to the individuals who worked toward establishing a community through linguistic and cultural preservation. Continues until December 20th 2008 For further information contact Hugh Barrett, Exhibition Curator at 519-253-1812 or hbarrett@city.windsor.on.ca |
| Exhibits at Windsor's Community Museum | Windsor's Community Museum, 254 Pitt St. W. | Exhibits at Windsor's Community Museum Visit www.windsorpubliclibrary.com/branches/museum/exhibits.php for up-to-date exhibit information. Museum information Admission is free. Windsor's Community Museum 254 Pitt St West, Windsor, ON. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. year round and Sunday from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. (May through September) Contact Madelyn Della Valle at 253-1812 for more information. |
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| Life's Pleasures: The Ashcan Artists' Brush with Leisure, 1895-1925 | Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan | 3/2/2008 | 5/25/2008 | Life's Pleasures: The Ashcan Artists' Brush with Leisure, 1895-1925 March 2—May 25, 2008 From bars to beaches to boxing, Ashcan artists caught Americans at play 100 years ago. Use your free time to see how they spent theirs. www.dia.org |
| Give it a Rest: People at Play in American Prints and Drawings, 1895–1945 | Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan | 4/2/2008 | 8/3/2008 | Give it a Rest: People at Play in American Prints and Drawings, 1895–1945 April 2 - August 3, 2008 This exhibition of approximately 100 works on paper serves as a corollary and thematic complement to Life's Pleasures: The Ashcan Artists' Brush with Leisure, 1895-1925. It is drawn almost entirely from the DIA’s collection and is dominated by the prints of John Sloan, George Bellows, Glenn O. Coleman, and Martin Lewis. Their images, which feature people at the circus, the beach, boxing matches, in city parks, on rooftops, reading, walking, dancing, or just relaxing, form a rich reflection of casual times in daily life. Grouped around these scenes of play and leisure are individual images by other artists such as Childe Hassam and Guy Pène du Bois. The early era is represented by several colorful lithographs created for popular magazines by Edward Penfield and William Carqueville and the range of the exhibition is expanded to include works made by artists during the late 1930s who were employed through the Works Progress Administration, a United States federal economic relief program. www.dia.org |
| Women Image Women | Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth St, Detroit, MI 48202 | 4/2/2008 | 5/18/2008 | Women Image Women April 2-May 18, 2008 Artist Reception: Friday, April 4th, 6-9 pm Crone Celebration: Friday, May 2nd 6-9 pm In spring of 2007 Gail mally mack and Marilyn Zimmerman joined together as 'co-crones' to curate the first Scarab Club Women Image Women Exhibition. The exhibition showcased the work of thirteen women artists. The Crone Celebration, featuring performance art, music, poetry and stand-up comedy, was a standing-room-only event and a delightful celebration of women. Please join us again this year--and pass the word along! Participating artists: Joyce Brienza | Richie Campbell | Pam DeLaura Rose DeSloover | Elayne Gross | Lynn Galbreath Mary Herbeck | Joan Painter Jones | Gail mally mack Nora Mendoza | Phaedra Robinson | Alice Smith Sparrow | Susan Aaron-Taylor | Lois Teicher Christine Welch | S. Kay Young | zimmerwoman For further info please contact the Scarab Club at 313-831-1250, or visit www.scarabclub.org. |
| PERSONIFICATION | Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot St. W, Leamington, ON | 4/23/2008 | 5/24/2008 | "PERSONIFICATION"Arts Centre Artist Members Exhibit by Artist Members of the Leamington Arts Centre. April 23rd - May 24th, 2008 Reception Friday, May 2, 2008 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Leamington Arts Centre will be presenting our 1st Annual SEAA Artist Members Show, "Personification", from April 23rd to May 24th. The show will exhibit artists, from Windsor-Essex County, who are currently members of the Leamington Arts Centre. We have received an overwhelming response from local artists hoping to be a part of the show, and we will therefore be displaying over 70 separate works, in our main gallery, including an immense variety of mediums. The Majority of the artwork will be for sale, and with Mother's Day approaching, the exhibit will give you the opportunity to find an original and unique gift. This exhibit will be a great opportunity to gather all those passionate about the arts, together in one space. For more information please contact us through email: artcentr@mnsi.net |
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| Art Gallery of Windsor Call for Volunteers |
Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Dr. W. | The Art Gallery of Windsor is seeking dedicated individuals to join our docent/studio program, conducting tours and studios.
Assistance is required in the following areas: * Tour/ Studio Program, children and adult * Public Tours-2:00pm Saturdays and Sundays * Fridays Live studio volunteers * Outreach Volunteers * Sunday in the Studio Volunteer Assistants We provide training and supplementary reading material; you provide the enthusiasm and communication skills that make a successful AGW tour experience for children and adults alike! An excellent venue for youth to fulfill community service hours. For more information contact: Mary Anne VanWatteghem Education Public Programs Coordinator Art Gallery of Windsor 401 Riverside Drive West 977-0013 #103 maryannev@artgalleryofwindsor.com |
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| Nominate an established or student artist for one of the Follow the Leader Foundation's awards. | 6/2/2008 | Nominate an established or student artist for one of the Follow the Leader Foundation's awards. Nominations end the first week of June. Arts for Established Artist Sun Life Financial Leadership Award is awarded to established artists in the categories of Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music Arts, and Literary Arts, and Media Arts for established artists that meet the following criteria: * Technical and creative excellence * Significant artistic achievement * Recognition by nominee's peer group of meaningful contribution in their field of practice over the course of their career * Intellectual achievement, uniqueness and originality in the arts through education, training, creation, production, presentation, touring and distribution, marketing, collection, appreciation, preservation, research and study * Impact of the recipient's work within their peer group and local community * Sustained record of leadership in arts development The categories are: Female Established Visual Artist Male Established Visual Artist Female Established Performing Artist Male Established Performing Artist Female Established Music Artist Male Established Music Artist Female Established Literay Artist Male Established Literary Artist Female Established Media Artist Male Established Media Artist ~~~~~~~~~~ The Arts for Student Artist Leadership Award is awarded to student artists in the categories of Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music Arts, Literary Arts, and Media Arts for student artists that meet the following criteria: * High academic standing * Demonstrated leadership in a variety of ways * An unselfish individual who is more concerned about getting things accomplished than about being recognized for their efforts * A person, who helps other students develop their leadership abilities * Genuinely cares about fellow students * Demonstrates a commitment to making their school a better place The categories are: Female Student Visual Artist Male Student Visual Artist Female Student Performing Artist Male Student Performing Artist Female Student Music Artist Male Student Music Artist Female Student Literay Artist Male Student Literary Artist Female Student Media Artist Male Student Media Artist For further information and a nomination form please see: www.followtheleaderfoundation.com/nominate |
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| BookFestWindsor presents: "Windsor Reads Elijah of Buxton" |
5/12/2008 | 5/16/2008 | WHAT IS ELIJAH OF BUXTON? It's the book for children and young people by Christopher Paul Curtis. It's the winner of the Newbery Prize, and runner-up for the Governor General's Award. WHO'S READING IT? AND TO WHOM? Lots of people! Ron Jones, Mary Ann Mulhern, Paul Vasey, Caroline Postma, Marty Gervais, Christopher Paul Curtis, school teachers, librarians, and anyone who wants to get in on the fun. It could be you! WHERE WILL PEOPLE READ IT? At the bus station, at Sandwich Library, in schools, on Pelee Island, at Riverside Library, at Artcite, at the AGM of the Essex County Black Historical Research Society, on the waterfrontŠ. WHO COULD I READ IT TO? To your family, to your children or your grandchildren, to the children at the local daycare, to your neighbour, to yourself. WHY? Because it's a great book, and Christopher Paul Curtis is a wonderful writer, and we are lucky to have him in Windsor. Let's celebrate! Who has more information? Betty Wilkinson, at Works on Paper (on Maiden Lane) 519-258-8583. |
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| SIGN ONLINE PETITION TO RE-OPEN THE CAPITOL THEATRE | SIGN ONLINE PETITION TO RE-OPEN THE CAPITOL THEATRE: http://www.citizensforthecapitol.org/phpPETITION/index.php Please distribute widely. We ARE the community Voice! The Citizens for the Capitol Theatre (CCT) petition can now be accessed and signed online. Please be directed to the following link (below) and show your support for this VITALLY IMPORTANT community theatre and public trust.Please also forward this petition to those who consider the Capitol Theatre to be an important community facility in the city of Windsor. The CCT's main goal is to have community input at the table where future usage of the theatre is being considered. SIGN NOW TO RE-OPEN THE CAPITOL THEATRE: http://www.citizensforthecapitol.org/phpPETITION/index.php CITIZENS FOR THE CAPITOL THEATRE MISSION STATEMENT: The Citizens for the Capitol Theatre (CCT) is a community based organization formed to help facilitate the re-opening and ongoing usage of the Capitol Theatre and Arts Centre in a sustainable capacity as an established public trust. CCT recognizes the interests of the artistic, entertainment, educational and business communities by adopting strategies to maintain this historical theatre and helping to establish the future cultural well-being of Windsor and region through diversity of programming, artistic excellence and ongoing dialogue with the community. www.citizensforthecapitol.org |
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| OPEN STUDIO NIGHT Wednesdays wpfstudio.org |
Windsor Printmaker's Forum, 420 Devonshire Ave., Lower Level, Windsor, ON N8Y 4T6 wpfstudio.org | OPEN STUDIO NIGHT The print studio will be open Wednesday nights, from 6-9pm for members wishing to use the facilities* Studio fee, $20.00/ night. * Those wishing to work in the studio must have their membership dues paid. You must also have all of your own materials including inks, paper, grounds etc. A $20 studio fee will apply. wpfstudio.org |
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| Certified Fine Art & Personal Property Appraisals | Certified Fine Art & Personal Property Appraisals We help our clients reduce personal property risks. The risk of selling too low or paying too much. Of being under or over insured, of not getting a fair share of a property settlement or tax deduction. Salter Appraisals helps minimize these and other risks by providing Certified Appraisal services. Our thorough value conclusions are based on professionally recognized methods of evaluation, market research, and reporting. Collectors and galleries; trustees, executors and attorneys: All can help their clients reduce personal property risks with our services. s a l t e r l a p p r a i s a l s F i n e A r t & V a l u a b l e P r o p e r t y S p e c i a l i s t s 535 Collier Crescent, Windsor ON N8N 3J4 519-735-4882 www.salterappraisals.com |
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| Winter-Spring 2008 Classes at Mackenzie Hall | Mackenzie Hall, 3277 Sandwich St. | Winter-Spring 2008 Classes at Mackenzie Hall Beginner Yoga Learn to pay close attention to your body while discovering classic yoga postures with Lynn Zugcic. Register today, and remind your body how to relax! Please bring your own mat. No class March 23. Session 3- May 25 - June 22 (5 weeks) (66787) Time: Sunday 10:00-11:30 am Fee: $45/8 weeks, $28/5 weeks *** Meditation Deepen your concentration, insight and intuition with meditation at Mackenzie Hall with instructor Lynn Zugcic. In meditation, you'll revive the silence in your mind and incorporate it into your life. Silence is the birthplace of happiness, creativity and positive change. Please bring a mat or pillow. No class March 23. Dates: Session 1 - Jan 6-Feb 24 (8 weeks) (66803) Session 2 - Mar 16-May 11 (8 weeks) (66805) Session 3 - May 25-June 22 (5 weeks)(66804) Time: Sunday 11:45am-12:30 pm Fee: $23/8 weeks, $15/5 weeks |
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| Winter/Spring 2008 Art Discovery Programs at the Art Gallery of Windsor | Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Drive West | Winter/Spring 2008 Art Discovery Programs Pre-registration is required for all programs. Contact 519-977-0013 ext 103. Art Classes: Drawing and Painting Saturdays, 11 am – 12:30 pm Ages 6–12 Registration: $85 Session I: January 12,19,26; February 2,9,16 Session II: February 23; March 1,8,15,29; April 5 Session III: April 12,19,26; May 3,10,17 Session IV: May 24,31; June 7,14,21,28 Learn the basics of drawing still life, landscape, and abstracts with Sue Marentette using a variety of media. Materials are provided, course packs are available. |
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| Extreme Woodcut Workshop: The Sequel | Windsor Printmaker's Forum, 420 Devonshire Rd., Lower Level | 5/24/2008 | Toronto based printmaker, Libby Hague will be hosting a workshop: Extreme Woodcut Workshop: The Sequel When: Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Windsor Printmaker's Forum (420 Devonshire Rd., Lower Level) Cost: $50 for WPF members or students, $75 for non-members. All materials included. To pre-register, please phone 519-253-9493. In this second workshop, previous participants will be able to continue the work that they have already begun, while new participants will learn the necessary techniques and foundations to create their own relief print. For more information, please contact WPF by phone at (519) 253-9493, or through www.wpfstudio.org |
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| Mackenzie Hall Summer Programs | Mackenzie Hall, 3277 Sandwich St. | Mackenzie Hall SUMMER PROGRAMS - 2008 ADULT PROGRAMS Continuing Watercolour- Developing Your Technique Develop your deepening understanding of the uses of colour with expert artist and instructor Pina Bernardi-Frabotta. Techniques explored: glazing, even washes and graded washes. Some drawing experience is required. Build artistic self-confidence and facilitate the spontaneity inherent in watercolor painting and register today. Date: Aug 7 - 28 Time: Thursdays, 3:00 to 5:00pm Price: $68/4 weeks *** Christmas in July- The Mackenzie Hall Christmas Club Join this sanity-saving club in July and prevent Christmas craziness in December! Design and create greeting cards, learn to prepare (and eat!) chocolates, and other decoration creations while discovering important tips that keep your holiday stress-free. Finally, a chance to enjoy the holidays! Milk-free chocolate also available in this class. Don't delay, register today! Date: July 10 - 31 Time: Thursdays, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Price: $72/ 4 weeks (includes $15.00 material fee) *** How to Be a Femme Fatale- New! Unleash your allure with Nadja Pelkey, Windsor’s answer to Mata Hari and Emily Post! Learn to walk, talk and radiate as you transform into the enchantress that, until now, had always been just under the surface. Special emphasis on how to walk in heels, cross your legs, sit properly, accessorizing, choosing body language, and putting together the outfit that accentuates you best! Discover important basic bad girl etiquette, and register today! Bring your favourite heels, make-up and accessories. Booklet and red lipstick provided. Date: June 27th Time: Friday, 6pm to 9pm Price: $39/ 1 night, includes $3.00 material fee, booklet provided *** Host Your Own Dinner Party- New! Learn the fine art and flair of the dinner party, with Nadja Pelkey- hostess extraordinaire! This class will teach you essential stress-free dinner party planning tips that will cover: place settings, setting up a simple cocktail bar, food preparation, sample menus, the how-to of RSVPs, invitations, seating, who to invite and more! How do you host a garden party? Let Nadja teach you how- all within your budget! Invaluable booklet provided. Bring your lunch. Date: July 5th Time: Saturday, 11am to 3pm Price: $32/ 1 day, includes booklet *** Digital Photography 101 For the absolute beginner! Your vacation's coming up... and there's still time to learn how to take great photos on your digital camera! Photographer Jamie Waldron will show you how to best utilize your camera, while exploring important photo fundamentals about composition, focus and lighting. USB Drive/Flash Drive needed to store and transport your pictures for this class. Call 519-255-7600 for more information. Date: June 11- 25 Time: Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm Fee: $56/ 3 weeks *** Identifying & Developing Healthy Relationships Learn about healthy relationships and form better choices for yourself at this workshop led by experienced counsellor Lilyan Sabga. This seminar is geared towards teaching you to be able to identify what is healthy vs. unhealthy, offering a means of evaluating strengths and weaknesses in relationship. Learn you how to move towards having the healthy relationship you want to have with your partner, coworker, friends, parents and children. Don't miss out on this indispensable opportunity- call the Hall at 519-255-7600 for more details. Date: July 24 Time: Thursday 6:00pm to 8:30pm Price: $44/ 1 night *** Learn To Communicate Effectively Are you frustrated or stuck, repeating the same arguments without resolution? Take the opportunity to learn these key techniques that enhance your communication skills: clearly express what you want and need to say, be an effective listener by practicing how to listen actively, rephrase and clarify what you hear the other person saying, use effective communication techniques to reduce conflict, and resolve conflicts through negotiation and compromise. Lilyan Sabga, Counsellor leads this empowering seminar. Date: August 28th Time: Thursday 6:00pm to 8:30pm Price: $44/ 1 night *** Fix Your Bike and Ride! Pump up your tires (and your enthusiasm!) when you register for this invaluable tune-up workshop. Once the wheels have been greased, top off the afternoon with a fabulous group ride in historic Sandwich! Mark this on your calendar- it will be an event! Refreshments also included. Please bring a proper bike helmet. Certain repairs may exceed our capacity- call 519-255-7600 for any questions. Date: June 21st Time: Saturday, 10am to 2pm Price: $30/ 1 day (Includes $6.00 material fee) *** Beginner Yoga- Sundays Learn to pay close attention to your body while discovering classic Sivananda Yoga postures with Lynn Zugcic. Register today, and remind your body how to relax! Please bring your own mat. Date: Session 1: July 6th to 27th, 4 weeks Session 2: August 10th to 31st, 4 weeks Time: Sundays, 10:00am to 11:30am Price: $22/ 4 weeks Beginner Yoga- Wednesday Nights Date: Session 1: June 11th to July 9th, 6pm to 7:30pm, 5 weeks Session 2: July 23rd to August 20th, 5 weeks Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm Price: $28/ 5 weeks *** Meditation Deepen your concentration, insight and intuition with meditation at Mackenzie Hall with instructor Lynn Zugcic. This beginner class explores different methods of meditation- visualization, walking meditation, and basic silent meditation. Please bring a mat or pillow. Date: Session 1: July 6th to 27th, 4 weeks Session 2: August 10th to 31st, 4 weeks Time: Sundays, 11:45am to 12:30pm Price: $15/ 4 weeks Location: Bedford Corner Minimum: 8 Maximum: 20 *** YOUTH PROGRAMS Knight School for Girls and Boys Experience page-style training in: modern chivalry, basic self-defense, basic first aid, sewing, theatrical swordplay, heraldry, medieval manners and Renaissance dancing. There will also be a mock feast and performance at 4pm on Saturday. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a lunch. For ages 7 to 11. For more information, call 519-255-7600. Date: July 16- 19 Time: Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10:00am-5:00pm Fee: $129/ 1 week, $35.00 material fee included Location: Gazebo (weather permitting- with Annex as rain alternate) Minimum: 8 Maximum: 14 Ages: 7 to 11 *** Knight School for Girls and Boys - The Quest for The Yellow Feather Don’t let your shield gather dust- reunite with kindred knights for one more quest of the summer! Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a lunch. For ages 7 to 11. For more information, call 519-255-7600. Prerequisite: Knight School for Girls and Boys. Date: August 16th Time: Saturday, 1pm to 5pm Fee: $39/ 1 day $7.50 material fee included Location: Annex Minimum: 8 Maximum: 14 Ages: 7 to 11 |
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| CARFAC Ontario Teleseminars for Artists | 5/13/2008 | 9/9/2008 |
CARFAC Ontario is launching a pilot project focusing on the professional development needs of artists outside major urban areas. These practical workshops will cover important subjects that artists need to understand to manage the business side of their careers. Workshops topics include: legal issues; marketing and promotion; writing grant applications; and financial management. Participants will learn about the business of managing their careers as self-employed artists. The seminars are appropriate for artists at all stages of their careers. All workshops will be offered as teleseminars in order to reach artists in a range of regions around the province at the same time. Upon registration, you will be provided with a toll-free telephone number and a password to access the workshop. You can dial in from any location, and the only equipment you require is a telephone (land line preferred). Supplementary materials such as textbooks and handouts will be provided prior to the workshop. Teleseminars are made possible through the generous support of Torys LLP, a Toronto-based international law firm. Grant Writing for Visual Artists Instructor: Barbara Gilbert Dates: Tuesdays, May 13, 20 and 27, 6:30 to 8:30 PM Course Overview: In the first session, a representative from the OAC (to be confirmed) will provide information on the granting process in general; the jury process; helpful hints; and answer questions. In the remaining sessions, Ms. Gilbert will discuss information such as: effective writing and editing skills; application requirements; the importance of quality documentation; and common mistakes. Opportunities to share an in-progress application with the class will allow for constructive criticism. Financial Management for Visual Artists Instructor: Brian Borts Dates: Tuesdays, September 9, 16 and 23, 6:30 to 8:30 PM Course overview: In this course you will learn: simple record keeping techniques, how to create a budget and cash flow systems, how to apply for PST and GST numbers, art donation particulars, inventory tracking, what are and are not eligible business expenses, basics of taxation. This course is designed for artists who want to be more in control of the business side of managing their art careers. If you do your own taxes, have someone else do your taxes, donate art work to charities, write off business expenses and have a PST or GST number or want to apply for one, then this course is a must. Please Note: Course materials will need to be provided for participants prior to the first night of class. All books will be mailed prior to the beginning of class, so please make sure to register with enough time to receive your textbook in the mail. The required text Information for Artists is included in the price of the course, if you already own Information for Artists, please call 1-877-890-8850 to register. Handouts will be distributed by email. If you are unable to receive email attachments, please indicate this at the time of registration, so that handouts can be mailed by Canada Post. CARFAC Ontario cannot assume responsibility if you do not provide enough time to receive your materials through the post. CARFAC Ontario reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. Refunds will be issued in the event of cancellations. To receive the member rate, your CARFAC Ontario membership must be valid at the time of payment. Payment for workshops must be received at time of booking. Registrations cancelled without a minimum of 48 hours notice will incur an administrative cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after the first class in any one series. Cost: CARFAC Ontario Members: $120, Non Members: $150. Save by registering in multiple workshops. Call us toll-free at 1-877-890-8850 to register or for further information. Download a registration form at http://www.carfacontario.ca/images/distance_learning_2008.pdf Instructor biographies, further details and online registration available at http://www.carfacontario.ca/about/professional_development_courses |
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| CAPRICORN POTTERY Pottery Classes |
559 County Rd. 20 west, KINGSVILLE, ONTARIO | CAPRICORN POTTERY 559 County Rd. 20 west, KINGSVILLE, ONTARIO (519) 733-8991 info@capricornpottery.ca www.capricornpottery.ca offers the following classes: ADULT POTTERY CLASSES Looking for a fun and creative way to express yourself? CAPRICORN POTTERY, Kingsville, is currently accepting applications for ADULT WHEEL THROWING CLASSES beginning the second week of January 2008.Classes are offered fall, winter, spring and summer. Beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of classes are offered. For further information call Gloria at (519) 733-8991 or email enquiries to info@capricornpottery.ca. "ONE TIME ONLY" POTTERY CLASSES CAPRICORN POTTERY offers “one time only” classes for individuals. Why not get together a group of friends for a social evening out and have fun making a HANDBUILDING project in an ADULT only 3 hour session. Call to enquire about available times/projects. PARENT/CHILD 1 ½ hour HANDBUILDING sessions. Get together a group of friends for a fun day or evening class. Kids should be at least 6 years old, no age limit on adults……..!!! TEACHERS- PLEASE NOTE… CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS Gloria will go into schools to conduct CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS. Arrangements can be made for one/two? period HANDBUILDING workshops for elementary/high school levels of students. Please call Gloria at (519) 733-8991 for pricing/project details. CHILDREN’S POTTERY CLASSES NEW THIS FALL…Children’s 1 ½ hour evening HANDBUILDING pottery sessions. Due to the continuing success and children’s enthusiasm for the “MARCH BREAK”, and WEEK LONG SUMMER CAMPS , Gloria has introduced an evening course for children. Please call for details on night, times and duration of this FUN FILLED session. |
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| The Dance Barre BALLET * HIP HOP * JAZZ * TAP * LYRICAL www.thedancebarre.com |
The Dance Barre, 4530 Rhodes Drive, 519-944-5200 | The Dance Barre BALLET * HIP HOP * JAZZ * TAP * LYRICAL www.thedancebarre.com We invite you to step up to the BARRE! Providing classes in all disciplines from age two to adult , including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical and turns. From the recreational dancer who wants to learn a few moves in Hip Hop to the pre-professional, The Dance Barre is the place to be! Types of Classes Offered here: http://www.thedancebarre.com/dance.html Class Schedules here: http://www.thedancebarre.com/schedule.pdf |
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| Contemporary/Modern Dance Classes http://www.hnmdance.com/classes.htm |
Enjoy contemporary/modern dance classes within a supportive community of professional and non-professional dancers. A fun way to gain strength, balance, and flexibility while experiencing yourself connected to evocative music and the present moment. Please find schedule at http://www.hnmdance.com/classes.htm Hope you can join us. HNM Dance Company A n h N g u y e n A r t i s t i c D i r e c t o r www.hnmdance.com |
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| Art fundraiser for Princess Margaret Hospital and the Cancer Society | Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, Harrow, Ontario | Hello to fellow Artists, My name is Hannah Mitchell. I am an artist who has been fighting Cancer for the last 3 years. My family has opened a new winery on Lake Erie in Harrow Ontario (Essex County) (Southwest corner of County Rd 50 and County Rd 41). Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery. As part owner, I have personally delayed the opening due to my illness. I have been battling a rare form of Leukemia. In recognition of the efforts of Princess Margaret Hospital and the Cancer Society, I have been running an art fundraiser for them. We have sold 7 original paintings so far this year, as well as several prints and Art Cards. As a fellow artist I would like to invite your members to show your paintings in our Gallery. Check out our website at www.sprucewoodshores.com or visit us. Our phone number is 519-738-9253 or 866-938-9253. We would subtract a 20% commission (or more if you feel generous) which would be presented to Princess Margaret hospital for research, or the Cancer Society for patient services. Although we will take the utmost care of your paintings in our possession, insurance against damage or theft is the responsibility of the artist. Any artist who is interested should contact me...Hannah Mitchell at 519-915-1130 to arrange acceptance of the art work. We are happy to receive work from Artists in our new location (Windsor&Essex County). For those in the London/Kitchener/Waterloo/Toronto area, we would arrange pick-up and delivery of your work, as we periodically visit the Toronto area for medical appointments. |
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| ART IN THE PARK 2008 "LIVE ART" EXHIBIT TENTS FOR ARTISTS |
ART IN THE PARK 2008, Willistead Manor Park, Windsor | ART IN THE PARK 2008 SAT. JUNE 7 & SUNDAY JUNE 8 "LIVE ART" EXHIBIT TENTS FOR ARTISTS... INVITATION Hello Artists, Once again Rotary is planning Art in the Park 2008. Last year we introduced "Live Art" exhibits - Artists came to show how they create their art for a 2 hour time period. And our surveys said "bring this back!" Would you or your group like to demonstrate this year? Show your talents? Rotary will provide: * a 10x10’ tent, 1-9 foot table, and 3 chairs, 1 easel and your Gate entry ticket. We welcome you to show visitors how you create – compose – paint – draw- sketch – carve – Show our AIP visitors the amazing creation of your art. (electrics and staging not available) Times available for 2 "Live Art" tents are: Saturday: 12:30-2:00 3:00-5:00 (or 6PM closing) Sunday: 10:00-12:00 12:30-3:00 (or 5PM closing) Location: Willistead Manor Park, Windsor We encourage you to promote your art and we ask that you not ‘sell’ your art on site, but make yourself known to our community and art seekers. You can share the tent with an artist friend, all doing your own piece of artwork! Or work on 1 piece of art together.. Please pass this on to an artist you think may wish to participate. Perhaps a student of art you know might wish to show off! Contact: Margurite Reid, margurite@sympatico.ca, cell: 519-564-2519 www.artintheparkwindsor.com |
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| ART IN THE PARK 2008 SKETCH ART - INVITATION |
ART IN THE PARK 2008, Willistead Manor Park, Windsor | ART IN THE PARK 2008 SAT. JUNE 7 & SUNDAY JUNE 8 SKETCH ART - INVITATION Hello Artists, Rotary is planning Art in the Park 2008. This year we are adding a new opportunity to Artists in our community. It is "SKETCH ART". Throughout the Willistead Manor Park there will be 4 sketch stations. An easel, 2 chairs, an art board, 23" x 30" sketch paper and admission ticket will be provided. (there is no charge to do this). Bring your own sketch tools (pencils, ink, pastels, chalk, etc.) These artist stations will be spread throughout the park along the main traffic corridors and shaded. They are portable and can be moved! So if you wish to sketch the scene that is perfect for you, you can do that.. perhaps you and a friend would like to sketch together? That’s fun too. THEME: Sketch a scene at Art in the Park! Show off, speak to visitors, and promote your talent. Visitors will watch how you create your picture. TIMES: Saturday June 7: 10-12 12-2 2-4 4-6 Sunday June 8: 10-12 12-2 2-4 Please pass this on to an artist you think may wish to participate. Perhaps a student of art you know might wish to show off! All ages welcome. To Register: Contact: Margurite Reid, margurite@sympatico.ca, cell: 519-564-2519 www.artintheparkwindsor.com | ||
| Call for Entries Bell Canada Award for Short Film & Video |
Art Gallery of Hamilton International Film & Video Festival, Hamilton, ON | 5/14/2008 | Art Gallery of Hamilton International Film & Video Festival 10 Outdoor Screening Under the Stars August 7, 2008 Bell Canada Award for Short Film & Video Call for Entries 2008: Deadline for Entries: May 14, 2008 The winner of the Bell Canada Award for Short Film & Video will receive $1000.00 cash award. Honorarium for selected Festival works - The 10-12 selected short works will each receive an honorarium of $150.00. This Call for Entries is for the Bell Canada Award for Short Film & Video and AGH International Film & Video Festival. Select this link for complete Entry Information and for the Entry Form: www.artgalleryofhamilton.com The AGH International Film & Video Festival is the Art Gallery of Hamilton's 10th annual Festival of film, video and contemporary media; an international Festival celebrating innovation, excellence and diversity. This Festival is an outdoor screening under the stars in the AGH Irving Zucker Sculpture Garden, culminating with the announcement of the Bell Canada Award for Short Film & Video. Entry information - Entries must be received by May 14, 2008. There is a $10 entry fee. A completed, signed entry form must accompany your submission. Eligibility- Entries may be from any genre • Total running time must not exceed 15 minutes. Entries must have been completed after January 1, 2006. Format- Eligible short works can be produced with any media or any combination of media; film, video, cell phone camera, computer etc. However preview entries must be on DVD and, if selected, must be able to be screened on mini-DV. For complete entry information and the entry form, go to link www.artgalleryofhamilton.com For questions contact: film@artgalleryofhamilton.com or call 905 527-6610 x 232 at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. |
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| Ideas for a Living City – Student Shorts Competition on the TTC | Toronto, ON | 5/15/2008 | Ideas for a Living City – Student Shorts Competition on the TTC Submission DEADLINE: MAY 15 2008 If you are a post-secondary student, or have just graduated, you can show your short film on the TTC this July - to over a million people a day. We are looking for silent 1-minute shorts that take a creative peak at a greener future for the city. Ideas for a Living City challenges post-secondary students to take an imaginative leap forward and show us what it might be like to live in an ecologically sustainable metropolis. Solar powered buildings, hydrogen powered cars, urban forests, market gardens, reclaiming rivers and ravines, the city as a living ecosystem: you don’t have to be a scientist or a specialist to imagine the possibilities. Show us your green visions, hopes and dreams for a better future. Have fun, be bold, go crazy – for 60 seconds. This juried competition is open to all genres of film, video and animation. The best 2 shorts, as judged by Art for Commuters, will be awarded prizes. Prizes for July 2008 Competition: 1st Prize: 2 first class tickets on VIA Rail anywhere in Ontario or Quebec ($850 value); 2nd Prize: a $300 VIA Rail gift certificate to be used on any booking within Canada Ideas for a Living City screens every 10 minutes all day long, throughout the months of July and February, on the Onestop Network of TTC screens. Specs for films: 60 seconds (exactly), no audio (silent), 30 fps, 720x480. For submission details visit www.art4commuters.com Questions: contact@art4commuters.com |
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| Check Out This Sprawl Call for Photographs |
Artcite Inc., 109 University Ave. W. | 5/17/2008 | Artcite is currently accepting submissions for a collaborative photographic installation, "Check Out This Sprawl", to be featured in Artcite's west gallery and presented in conjunction with the Citizens Environment Alliance's annual "Smogfest" events. Artcite's "Check Out This Sprawl" exhibition opens on Friday, May 23, 2008, 7:30 pm (with a free opening reception) and runs through Saturday, June 21, 2008, 5:00 pm.
We are currently seeking photographs that investigate/highlight general issues of "sprawl" in the Windsor-Essex and Detroit areas for inclusion in this special on-site installation. Photographs may address: * community/economic/social impact of big box and suburban development (new employment opportunities or dead-end jobs? Area revitalization or the death-blow to urban-centered business districts?); * encroachment of farmland and green spaces to big box and housing development; * historic buildings lost to new development; * under-utilized and ailing buildings and neighbourhoods; * urban blight; other impact on the environment and/or community, etc. We are also seeking photographs that reflect positive changes and impacts that are taking place, including, but not limited to: revitalized neighbourhoods, buildings, green spaces (guerrilla gardening? return of wildlife to urban centres, i.e., blue herons, peregrine falcons), etc. There are no restrictions on photograph dimensions and ALL "sprawl-related" colour or black & white and digitally printed photos will be included in this collaborative, community-based installation. Photographs will be hung salon-style, first come-first hung. Please submit unframed photographs (or framed, if you prefer) for inclusion by Saturday, May 17, 5:00 pm for the launch of the exhibition. There is no limit on how many photographs each person submits, however, please include an identification label (incl: artists' name, address, tel # and e-mail) on the back of each photograph to guarantee its return. We regret that due to the unjuried nature of this exhibit, artist's fees cannot be paid to participants, but project documentation will be available to participants. All works, materials and supplies exhibited during "Check Out This Sprawl" will be insured during the exhibition run only; Artcite Inc. is not responsible for loss or damage to artworks or supplies not picked up following the closing of the exhibition (by June 27, 2008). We look forward to your participation! For more information about this exciting showcase, contact: Leesa Bringas, Artistic Coordinator or Christine Burchnall, Administrative Coordinator at Artcite Inc., 109 University Ave. W. Windsor, ON N9A 5P4 * tel/fax: (519) 977-6564 * www.artcite.ca * info@artcite.ca |
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| Second Annual Essex County Region Children's Drawing Contest | Macedonian Centre "Saint Nicholas", 5225 Howard Avenue, LaSalle, Ontario | 5/21/2008 | Macedonian Centre "Saint Nicholas" is organizing
Second Annual Regional Exhibition of Children's Drawings Theme:"Save the Planet" Grand Prize $500 Exhibition GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS: Who: Kids and teen, ages 5-14 (grade JK - 8). This competition is open to all children that are residents of La Salle, Windsor and Essex County. What:We invite elementary school children to participate in this exhibition with original drawing with the theme "Save the Planet". By using lines, colours, visual symbols and shapes, they should present the world as their own imaginary garden and safe place for future existence. Children could draw pictures of how they view the environment, the problem of polluting and climate change as well as urban and industrial development. Through their artwork, they can develop an increased awareness of those problems; they can suggest an action or send a message to leaders, government officials, individuals, organizations, agencies and corporations to improve the local and global environment. Criteria: Drawings will be judged on the following criteria: 40% - Overall aesthetic appeal; 25% - Appropriate use of contest theme in the drawing; 25% - Creativity and originality; 10% - Quality and clarity of the drawing. When: Deadline for submission is Wednesday May 21, 2008 until 7 pm. Where: Exhibition Hall at the Macedonian Centre "Saint Nicholas", La Salle. Entries: All entries must be hand-drawn and/or hand-coloured. Colour copied output will not be accepted. Drawings should be on a sheet of paper, Bristol board, foam board or any other two dimensional surface. Artwork should be no larger than 41cm x 51cm (16x20 inches) and not heavier than 1 kg (2lb). Drawing submission should be without frame and glass. Any materials and art techniques can be used, including natural and recyclable materials as application. One entry per person, please. The following information MUST be included on the back of the drawing or on the attached paper: 1. Name of artist; 2.Grade; 3.School's name; 4.Teacher's name; 5.Contact phone number. Please give the original art, along with the information described above to your teacher, mail it to or bring it at Macedonian Centre "Saint Nicholas", 5225 Howard Avenue, LaSalle, Ontario, N9A 6Z6 Awards:The exhibition committee will appoint a professional jury. The panel of suitably qualified judges will award the following prizes: Grand Prize for best drawing of $500 Second Prize of $300, Third prize of $200 and prizes for each grade Award for the most Involved Teacher and for the most Involved School Announcement of the winners and prize giving will take place at the Grand Opening of the exhibition on Friday, June 20, 2008, 6 pm. All exhibitors, their parents, guardians, relatives, friends, teachers, school's principals and all interested public are invited to take part at the grand opening. Family fun. Ethnic food. Free admission. For any further information, please contact us at 519-966-6257 or 519-974-6028 or artsomestudio@yahoo.com. www.macedonianccw.com |
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| Call for Submissions Homeless Coalition of Windsor- Essex County Live Auction Fundraiser |
St. Clair Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr. West | 5/23/2008 | Call for Submissions Homeless Coalition of Windsor- Essex County live auction fundraiser The Homeless Coalition is coalition of community partners that develop and implement coordinated strategies that raise awareness of, prevent and reduce homelessness in Windsor-Essex County. We continue to rely on the help of our community to make these efforts possible. The event will take place on Friday, May 23rd at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts. The theme will be "Days Gone By", which will celebrate a series of decades throughout the night. They are looking for artists willing to provide original pieces of art for the auction. The profit sharing margin in negotiable. For further information please contact Kim Elliot (519)819-7825. |
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| XPACE Cultural Centre | XPACE Cultural Centre, 58 Ossington Ave, Toronto, Ontario | 5/30/2008 | XPACE is looking for submissions from emerging and established artists, designers and curators creating work and projects in a variety of media. XPACE is accepting submissions for the main floor and our basement gallery, XBASE. For floor plans and submission requirements please see the submissions section of our website: www.xpace.info XPACE’s programming is juried by a programming committee three times a year. Our upcoming deadline for submissions is January 25, 2008. XPACE’s deadline for spring programming submissions is May 30, 2008. Please deliver or mail submissions to: XPACE Cultural Centre Programming Committee c/o Sarah Todd XPACE Cultural Centre 58 Ossington Ave Toronto, Ontario M6J 2Y7 Note: Incomplete applications or applications sent via email or fax will not be considered. Please feel free to discuss your proposal ideas or any questions you may have about the application process with XPACE staff. Inquiries should be directed to XPACE’s Programming Coordinator, Sarah Todd, at 416.849.2864 or sarah@xpace.info If you would like assistance with your proposal please attend our Programming Submission Workshop on Thursday, January 10 from 3-5pm or 6-8pm. Please bring your XPACE application (work-in-progress welcome). RSVP to sarah@xpace.info XPACE is a non-profit artist and student-run centre committed to the exposure of multi-disciplinary emerging artists in a professional context that is recognized within the local and international contemporary art and design community. Our goal is to build a bridge between art and design students and their professional counterparts by offering a platform in which they may exhibit their works and be externally recognized, which in turn promotes relevant programming that instigates public discourse and propels the development of contemporary art and design. XPACE is affiliated with the Ontario College of Art & Design. XPACE Cultural Centre 58 Ossington Ave Toronto, Ontario M6J 2Y7 t. 416.849.2864 www.xpace.info |
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| Call for Submissions Windsor Public Library's New Youth Zine! |
Central Library | 6/1/2008 | Welcome To Chop!Suey Windsor Public Library*s and Arts Council for Windsor and Region*s New Youth *Zine! We are prepping for a new Youth Zine this time with help from the Youth Advisory Council at the Arts Council Windsor & Region Next Date to Remember May 14 5:30-7:30, 2008 We need writers, photographers and artists ages 13-18 who are serious only. We are looking for print and graphic art. Opinion pieces and drawings. It must be original only. Comics are to be no more than 4 pages (front and back), Short stories no more than 400 words. Submissions for consideration will begin April 1st. Definite meeting dates regarding the 'Zine is April 16th and April 24th with more dates to follow. The theme is "Your Voice Matters." Interpret this how you feel. Submissions may be juried and due to space and other considerations not all submissions may be published. Submissions will not be returned and cannot be on anything larger then 8.5x11 paper. Deadline for submissions June 1, 2008. Tell Your Friends to contact Mary-Lou at mgelissen@windsorpubliclibrary.com if interested. |
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| PROFESSIONAL ARTISTIC SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE PUBLIC ART COMPETITION AT EAST KIWANIS PLACE (Hamilton) | Hamilton, Ontario | 6/12/2008 | PROFESSIONAL ARTISTIC SERVICES REQUIRED FOR
THE PUBLIC ART COMPETITION AT EAST KIWANIS PLACE $100,000.00 award to the successful artist selected through a public competition for the design, fabrication and delivery of a sculptural piece, that will have significance and meaning to the community, installed at East Kiwanis Place. Sealed Proposals, one original and ten identical copies addressed to the Manager of Purchasing, Standard Life Building, 120 King Street West, 9th Floor, Suite 900, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4V2 will be received at only the Purchasing Section up to and including THREE o'clock p.m., Local Time, Thursday, June 12, 2008 for the above. www.hamilton.ca/Purchasing/CurrentBidOpportunities.htm |
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| CALL FOR PROPOSALS: VIDEO PROJECTION SERIES |
Waterloo, Ontario | 6/15/2008 | CALL FOR PROPOSALS: VIDEO PROJECTION SERIES CAFKA is launching an exciting new series of monumental, outdoor, video projections. Through a unique collaboration with Christie Digital Systems, CAFKA is embarking on an ambitious series of video projections which will be sited on public buildings throughout the Region of Waterloo. Our pilot project for this series is scheduled for September, 2008. We invite proposals for new or existing works suitable for large scale, outdoor, projection. Single-channel, multi-channel, and interactive works will be considered. Because of the scale of the projections & caliber of the equipment, High Definition video (1080p) is preferred. Please note that audio will not be available for most sites. CAFKA takes art out of the confines of the gallery walls and places it in civic spaces to engage and confront the broader public. We offer the public an opportunity to engage with internationally relevant, ambitious, contemporary art. Artists have the opportunity to create work that needn’t adhere to the rules of presenting art within the gallery/museum system. Christie Digital is the world’s leading manufacturer of digital video projectors, and is locally based in Kitchener. They have provided projection equipment to organizations such as the Museum of Modern Art and the Toronto International Film Festival. Christie Digital was the lead corporate sponsor of CAFKA.07: Haptic, and we are thrilled to be working with them again. The first installment of this series will take place throughout the Region of Waterloo in September, 2008. Artist Fees paid: CAD $5,000, which is intended to cover all aspects of production. Installation costs, excluding special requirements for interactive works, needn’t be included in artists’ budgets. Full details & application form available at: www.cafka.org/projection_call.pdf Deadline for Pilot Project proposals: June 15, 2008. For further information, contact: Rob Ring, Artistic Director cafka@cafka.org 519.744.5123 |
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| The DWIFF Challenge! Create a film in 48 hours |
Detroit, Michigan & Windsor, ontario | 6/20/2008 | 6/22/2008 | The DWIFF Challenge! Create a film in 48 hours. The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival is issuing a challenge: If you can make a film in one weekend, we will show it at our festival... Compete: June 20th-22nd Cost: $50 per team Collect: Awards, Prizes 1st place team wins $300 cash prize!! Other prizes available, Film Making Software and Gear! Entries will be screened at The Detroit Windsor Film Festival the last weekend of June. The awards ceremony will take place Sunday night, June 29th. A second 48 hour film festival is happening in Detroit in July. For more information email: frankcasaceli@yahoo.com. Interested but...no experience? No ideas? No problem! Come to the orientation meeting on June 7th. While this meeting is not necessary to participate, we designed it for you - it will be informative and helpful to attend. For details please visit a href="http://www.dwiff.org/challenge">www.dwiff.org/challenge. |
| Call for Submissions DESMOND JURIED ART EXHIBITION AND SALE 2008 |
University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus | 6/30/2008 | DESMOND JURIED ART EXHIBITION AND SALE 2008 Celebrating Canadian Rural Living A juried exhibition exploring the themes of small towns and rural living in Canada. All Canadian artists are invited to submit works in any media completed within 24 months of the entry deadline. The exhibition will be held at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus 19th July to 1 August 2008. Total prize awards $1,000. Deadline for submission in jpeg format (preferred) or slide is Monday, 30 June at 5.00pm. Artists will be notified by July 7th of acceptance. Bring-in day is 16th July 10.00am to 5.00pm. Submission fee $15 per entry, 80% of sale price goes to artist. Maximum 3 entries per artist. Submissions must include media, dimensions, year and selling price of each artwork plus artist’s statement for each artwork and short artist bio. Entry form available at artsridgetown.blogspot.com. For further information please email arts.ridgetown@hotmail.com or telephone 519-674-2753 or 519-674-1955. |
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| CALL FOR PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS PETERBOROUGH FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS’ MONUMENT |
Peterborough, Ontario | 6/30/2008 | PETERBOROUGH FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS’ MONUMENT Peterborough, Ontario Deadline: June 30 CALL FOR PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS Project Intent and Overview The City of Peterborough, as represented by the Art Gallery of Peterborough in conjunction with the Peterborough Fire Department, are extending a Call for Public Art Proposals - Fallen Firefighter's Monument relative to a major commission dedicated to Peterborough firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty or due to a work-related disease. Proposals are sought from professional artists, landscape architects and urban designers from across Ontario to submit ideas for the design, fabrication, and installation of a public work of art to be permanently installed on a triangular plot of land in downtown Peterborough near Little Lake. Selection Process The selection of the individual artists or artist groups will be conducted in two Phases. In Phase I, a jury will evaluate proposals and select up to three finalists for Phase II. Key factors in the selection will be the ease in which the monument addresses the theme of "Sacrifice and Gratitude" and communicates a recognizable public identity for the Peterborough Fire Department. These finalists will be asked to submit a scale model, measured drawings, detailed budget, and fabrication-installation timeline; and, upon receipt of these materials, they will be awarded $1,000. The Jury will consider the following criteria when making their decision: Professional qualifications Artistic merit as evidenced by representation of relevant past work Experience with projects of a similar scale and scope Availability to fabricate and install the project during the time period identified Demonstrated ability to recognize, honour and link together significant historical, cultural, and natural resources representative of the site and surrounding community Items to be submitted in order to qualify for Phase I of the Selection Process: 1. Curriculum Vitae. Artists working collaboratively must submit a CV for each member of the collaboration. 2. Two references with current telephone and email contact information. 3. A two-page Letter of Intent outlining your approach to public art, your insight regarding the monument for this project, and other comments that may differentiate you as a candidate for this commission. 4. A CD-ROM with 10 clearly labeled images of related previous work. (maximum pixel dimension 600 x 800, maximum file size 500 KB, j-peg format). Please name each file with nameimagenumber.jpg. Label the CD-ROM with artist's name. 5. An annotated image list that clearly indicates the title, dimensions, materials, date of work, and locations, as well as a budget, and commissioning entity as applicable. 6. Up to 10 conceptual drawings for the Monument, made to scale, which can also be submitted in digital format conforming to the above specifications. 7. Proof of Resident Status in Ontario (i.e. a photocopy of a valid Driver's License or Health card). Deadlines and Announcements June 30, 2008 - Deadline for proposals July 14, 2008 - Up to 3 Artists selected for Phase II Sept 15, 2008 - Deadline for Phase II finalists to submit scale model, measured drawings, detailed budget, and fabrication-installation timeline Nov 3, 2008 - Phase II Finalist announced. July 1, 2009 - Public launch of Monument. Commission Contract Parameters The Phase II Finalist artist or artist group will be commissioned to create their proposed Monument with a Total Budget of up to $50,000 (includes all artist fees, material costs, fabrication costs, transportation, and installation expenses). A Contract for the Commission of the Monument to be negotiated between the successful artist or artist group and the City of Peterborough, as represented by the Art Gallery of Peterborough, will outline payment schedules, fabrication-installation timelines, safety and maintenance issues, and pertinent information. How to Apply Artists interested in this project must prepare and submit items 1 through 7 as listed above, to be received no later than June 30, 2008 and addressed to: Fallen Firefighter's Monument Competition The Art Gallery of Peterborough c/o Sekoiaa Lake, Coordinator 250 Crescent Street Peterborough, Ontario K9J 2G1 Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope appropriately sized and sufficiently stamped for the return of application materials. The Monument Committee will make every effort to return all application materials in the condition they are received, but does not assume responsibility for loss or damage. Applicants can contact Sekoiaa Lake at the Art Gallery of Peterborough, for further information: Tel: (705) 743-9179 e-mail: salake@peterborough.ca |
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| CALL FOR PROPOSALS: CAFKA.09: VERACITY |
Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario | 7/1/2008 | CALL FOR PROPOSALS: CAFKA.09: VERACITY veracity (v?-ras'i-te) n. Adherence to the truth; truthfulness. Conformity to fact or truth; accuracy or precision. Something that is true. [Medieval Latin veracitas, from Latin verax, true. "Never let the facts get in the way of the truth." – Farley Mowat "Never let the facts get in the way of a good story" – J. Frank Dobie Our understanding of what is true is continually being revised, whether through scientific discovery or artistic embellishment, or even what’s stated in official press releases. The Kitchener-Waterloo Region, home to CAFKA.09: Veracity, has itself been evolving. The Region has been the birthplace of many ubiquitous and universal items such as the Ferris wheel*, the soccer ball*, the blue box recycling program, the electric kettle*, and the flip-top cap* used on shampoo bottles. It has consistently been at the forefront of innovation and discovery since its beginnings. From world-renowned quilts to a thriving manufacturing sector to the birthplace of the Blackberry, Kitchener-Waterloo has maintained currency and evolved within the global climate and marketplace. In 2007 we were recognized as the world’s most intelligent community. In this age of unprecedented global corporate power, conflict, climate change and economic uncertainty, our perception of what manifests truth is shifting with the ways we can see the world around us. Scientific "fact" is questioned for whose interests are being served by the discoveries, and the media and government willingly manipulate the truth. An expanding virtual world and an endless array of digital tools make it increasingly easy for anyone to change fact into fiction and have it reinterpreted as fact. In this uncertain environment, could it be that our ability to evaluate truth is compromised? How will history be recorded and communicated to future generations? What if the asterisks were missing? Artistic practice, from realism to minimalism, has an inherently illusory nature; artists frequently use their craft to expose untruths, and just as frequently perpetrate them. For Veracity, CAFKA asks artists to consider the veracity of truth, whether that be through the handling of materials, thematic or conceptual concerns of their practice. Artists may wish to consider the scientific, artistic, political, religious, historical, or experimental implications of an uncertain truth through the veracity of materials and ideas. We invite proposals for new or existing works that engage with the theme and the public spaces in and around Kitchener City Hall. Works in all media will be considered including sculpture, performance, video, audio, installation, photography, painting, drawing and digital media. Video artists are invited to submit single channel work relating to the theme to be considered for inclusion in a video compilation which be screened during the Forum. The exhibition will take place in and around Kitchener City Hall in September, 2009. Artist Fees paid for Visual and Media Art Projects: CAD $2,000, which is intended to cover all aspects of production & installation including materials and transportation. Video and one-time Performance fees paid in accordance with CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/le Front des Artistes Canadiens). (*) These items were, in fact, not invented in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region. Full details & application form available at: www.cafka.org/veracity.pdf Deadline for proposals: July 1, 2008. For further information, contact: Rob Ring, Artistic Director cafka@cafka.org 519.744.5123 |
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| Open Call for Proposals Cultural Olympiad 2009 & 2010 |
Metro Vancouver and Sea-to-Sky corridor, Vancouver, BC | 09/20/2008 | Open Call for Proposals Beginning February 1, 2008, arts and cultural organizations interested in co-producing or co-presenting an event, exhibition or installation within th eMetro Vancouver and Sea-to-Sky corridor with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games as part of the Cultural Olympiad during 2009 and 2010, are invited to submit their propsals. A single organization may submit their proposal alone or in collaboration with other arts and cultural organizations. Once organization, however, should be designated as the lead proponent. The proposed events must occur within these time frames: Cultural Olympiad 2009 February 1-March 21, 2009 Cultural Olympiad 2010 January 22-February 28 and/or March 12-21, 2010 Proposed events must take place within the Metro Vancouver and Sea-to-Sky corridor. The lead proponent must have been in operation for a minimum of two years and fall under one of the following categories: * Not-for-profit professional arts and cultural organization (theatre, dance, music, literary, festivals, inter-disciplinary, street arts, circus, visual arts, media arts, culinary arts) * Aboriginal arts and cultural organization * Educational institution or museum * Proponents must have a history of presenting and/or producing professional arts and cultural events in a public context. * Proponents should have ongoing artistic leadership and must pay artistic contributors for their services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards. Deadlines for proposal submission: Cultural Olympiad 2009 proposal deadline: April 20, 2008 at 6:00pm PST Cultural olympiad 2010 propsal deadlineL September 20, 2008 at 6:00pm PST Proposals will be evaluated at the time they are submitted. Complete program guidelines eligibility criteria and online application forms will be available at www.vancouver2010.com/en/CultureEducation, as of February 1, 2008. |
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| Ongoing Call To Artists: Photographic or photo-based work |
galleryDK, 1332 Queen Street West, Toronto ON | Ongoing Call To Artists: Photographic or photo-based work galleryDK presents work that refers to all experiences of urban life. Photographic or photo-based work examining, but not limited to, issues of social and urban significance such as transportation, consumerism, poverty, built environments and the urban space shall be considered for exhibition. Send your package to attention “Programming” either to info@gallerydk.com or 1332 Queen Street West, Toronto ON M6K 1L4. You can also check our website at www.gallerydk.com/submissions for further information. |
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| Art Gallery of Windsor seeks visual artists for Art Discovery Programs | Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Dr. W. | 5/30/2008 | The Art Gallery of Windsor is looking for visual artists to create and present Art Discovery Programs, drop-in workshops, week long camps and 6 week instructional courses for children and adults for the following Summer 2008 programs: Summer Camps (ages 6-12) Ages 6-12, 8:30am-4:00pm Drawing, Painting and Sculpture (July 7-11) Enjoy mornings drawing and painting, learning how to create a variety of artworks experimenting with various materials and techniques. Afternoons will be filled with discovering the history of sculpture and creating your own using clay, wire, paper maché and recycled materials. Required: Sculpture artist, afternoons 12:30-4pm Mad About Science and Photography! (July 14-18) Spend mornings exploring photography, composition, make your own pinhole camera, computer programs and work in a darkroom. Enjoy fun-filled afternoons of experiments and projects designed to stretch your imagination with Mad Science of Windsor! Required: Photography artist, mornings, 8:30-12pm It’s Design Week! (July 21-25) Learn about commercial design, urban design and architecture, fashion, jewelry and more! Young designers will create their own sketches and colour illustrations that reflect their unique visions. In the afternoons drawings come to life with textile, object and architectural 3D model design. Required: 1-2 presenters Art Foundations: Drawing and Painting (ages 6-12) Saturdays: 11:00-12:30pm, July 12, 19, 26; August 9, 16, 23 Learn the basics of drawing still life, landscape, and abstracts. Develop your skills in composition, perspective and subject matter using a variety of media and techniques. Materials are provided, course packs are available. Required: Art Instructor ---------- Sundays in the Studio Drop In Program Sundays from 12:00-2:00pm, free drop-in studio workshops. Each week features a new artist and different hands-on art activity based on current exhibitions. Set-up, presentation and clean up are req’d, materials and general outline provided. Artist presenters are req’d for the following: July 13 Abstract Painting July 27 Sky meets Land Postcards August 10 Wooden Sculptures September 7 Collage works (landscapes) September 28 Pen and Watercolour Renderings October 19 Sound Sculptures October 26 Clay Calaveras November 9 Value of Drawing November 16 Peace Posters November 23 Mini-machines December 14 Pastel Portraiture December 21 Wire and Beading Requirements: * Curriculum Vitae * Course/workshop description * Police Clearance (w/children) Consideration will be given to those artists whose proposals relate directly to the galleries exhibition schedule. We will also accept proposals for innovative and exceptional workshops or classes for children and adults suitable for future programming. Please submit proposals by May 30, 2008 to Mary Anne VanWatteghem or call 977-0013 ex.103 for more information. |
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