Weekly Arts Update
March 12 to 20, 2010
P.O. Box 22113, 36 Bridge St. E.
Belleville, ON, Canada K8N 2Z0
613-962-1232 fax. 613-962-7163
Please note: ARTEVĪNO Change of Date to June 19, 2010
The 6th Annual
ARTEVĪNO (a celebration of regional art, wine and food) will be held at the Crystal Palace in Picton on Saturday,
June 19 (original date was May 29). Visual artists and art groups who are members of
either the Quinte Arts Council or the Prince Edward County Arts
Council are invited to join us in a celebration of regional arts,
wine and food. A table and linen will be provided on which to
display your work. If you have your own booth please let us know
when responding to this call. There is no entry fee and 20% of all
work sold will be donated to support QAC and PECAC. Deadline
Mar. 19
Let us know by March 19 if you wish to participate! Send
contact information and digital images of examples of the work that
you wish to display to either Carol Feeney at
feeney@quinteartscouncil.org or Tracy
Douglas at
pecartscouncil@bellnet.ca. For further
information, contact the Quinte Arts Council (613-962-1232) or the
Prince Edward County Arts Council (613-476-7901 ext 214).
Change of date:
A reading/launch of Rick Patrick’s book, The Stonehaven Poems,
(originally scheduled for Apr. 16) will take place at the Madoc
Public Library on April 23, at 7 pm.
Mar. 12
to May 1 Gallery ArtPlus
in Belleville welcomes all to Do Least Harm, a solo exhibit
featuring the work of Ivan Unwin. Opening reception is March 12, 6
to 8 pm. Gallery ArtPlus is
located at 54 North Front Street, Belleville. Info: 613 961 1977 x
231, www.galleryartplus.com.
Mar. 12 to 31
Paper Images Gallery presents Reflections of a Dirty Mirror, show and
sale, featuring photography by Josh Allsopp. Meet the photographer
on Mar. 27, 1 to 3 pm. Everyone welcome. Paper Images Gallery, 172
Main Street Unit 105, Picton, 613-476-1099
www.peggydewitt.com.
Mar.
13 Reg
Corey will perform at the Consecon Legion from 2 to 5.
2nd
Friday every month
Pianist Rick Penner plays in the John M. Parrott Art Gallery,
Belleville Library 3rd floor. On Mar. 12, the theme is Richard
Rodgers – Some Enchanted Morning. Rick will include an educational
presentation, using visual and historical information about the
composers, or the musical genre. Free admission, coffee and treats
available. Info: 613-968-6731, ext. 2240.
Mar.
13 Learn
how to use your new digital camera and take wonderful photos at a
one-day Digital Camera Course with photographer, Peggy deWitt.
Discover and explore the different camera settings, ISO, shutter
speeds, flash setting, images size and quality. Bring your camera,
owner’s manual and make sure your camera batteries are charged.
Mar. 13, 10 am to 3:30 pm, at the Belleville Library, corner of
Pinnacle and Campbell. Limited for first 12 people to register.
Book now, 613-476-1099, or
paperimages@bellnet.ca.
Mar. 13
to Apr. 25 The
Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King St. E, Colborne, presents
Alf Blything A
Retrospective, a wonderful opportunity to revisit the rare talent of
the late Alf Blything, including many pieces from
private collections.
Alf was an inspired and
prolific artist, constantly amazing us with his intricate and
detailed work and his wry sense of humour. New works by the other
gallery artists are shown in the 2nd and 3rd galleries.
Opening reception on
Sat. Mar.13, from 2 to 4 pm.
Gallery hours, Jan. to Mar, Sat. and Sun, noon to 4 pm. Apr. to
Dec., Thurs. to Sun., noon to 5 pm. Info: 905-355-1798.
Mar.
14 Port
Hope Friends of Music present Havana’s Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba, at
the Cameco Capitol Arts Centre at 4 pm. With their Spanish and
Afro-Cuban rhythms, and a fusion of ballet, flamenco and
contemporary dance. Tickets are $39, $15 for students, at the door.
Mar.
14
There will be a presentation on the opera Macbeth and on Shakespeare
in Opera at the regular meeting of the Quinte Opera Guild, at the
Recreation Centre, 116 Pinnacle St., Belleville. Info: call
Jeannette at 613-771-1564 or Dorothy at 613-395-2398.
Mar.
14
Shelter Valley Concert Series presents acclaimed singer songwriter
and JUNO Award winner James Keelaghan March 14 at 8 pm at Colborne
United Church, 1 Church St. Tickets $22 in advance or $25 at the
door,
www.sheltervalley.com or 905-355 1244.
Deadline
Apr. 20 The last
weekend of each September, individuals, groups and municipalities
are invited to provide free opportunities for the public to
experience and participate in their particular activity. These can
include open houses and demonstrations. Culture Days
will take place in Ontario from September 24-26, 2010. Register
your event in the Culture Days database at www.culturedays.ca as of
April 20. Info: ww.culturedays.ca.
Mar. 15
to 19 The Brothers
Grimm Spectaculathon, presented by SFT Young Company, performed by
kids, for kids, at The Stirling Festival Theatre. Take a half dozen
Brothers Grimm fairy tales, a dozen lively, local young actors, one
fabulous stage, and you’ve got a truly outstanding theatre
experience for the audience and the performers. All tickets $10.
Info and tickets: 613-395-2100, 1-877-312-1162 or
www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com.
Mar.
15
Monday, from 5 to 8 pm, Boston Pizza and Quinte Symphony present
March Break Pizza-cato* Fest. Enjoy great food and live music.
Boston Pizza will donate 10% of all food sales during that time to
Quinte Symphony.
Mar.
23
Creative Minds, Igniting our Creative Rural Economy, a unique
opportunity for Prince Edward County businesses and professionals to
network and share creative rural economy experiences, 6:45 pm to 9
pm, The ROC “2”, 53 Nery Ave., Picton. RSVP to Jean Anne at
613.476.2148 ext. 343 or
jcarroll@pecounty.on.ca.
Mar. 16
The
Hastings County Historical Society holds public meetings the third
Tuesday of each month, at the auditorium of Quinte Living Centre,
370 Front St., Belleville, with special guest speakers and
presentations. March 16 Bryan Keene, topic: Mcleod Dam refit for
power generation.
Mar. 17
to Apr. 21 Photography
lecture and workshop with professional photographer Peggy deWitt
will be a perfect opportunity to learn more about composition,
lighting, depth of field, flash and your digital camera. The
workshop is designed to encourage you to use your digital camera to
improve your photography skills, with assignments and critiques
every week. Basic camera knowledge is an asset. Bring your camera &
owner’s manual to class. Wednesdays, March 17 to April 21 (6 weeks),
6 to 8 pm at Paper Images Gallery, Picton. Cost $95.
Pre-registration required restricted to first 10 people to sign up.
Mar.
20
Quinte Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society presents Krista
Richardson, Archives Manager – Prince Edward County Public Archives
Holdings in Wellington and How to Use Them. 1 pm at Quinte West
Public Library, 7 Creswell Drive, Trenton. Everyone Welcome. Free
Admission, Refreshments.
Mondays
Singers
Wanted! Ladies, do you enjoy singing, friendship and fun? The Bay
of Quinte Chorus of Sweet Adelines welcomes you to join in four-part
a cappella harmonizing, on Monday nights at 7 pm at the Quinte
Gardens Retirement Residence, 30 College St. W., Belleville.
Contact Sharon Love: 613-473-2824 or 613-962-7777 ext. 228.
Mar.
20 Maia
Heissler will launch her book, Wild things For the Soul: Connecting
with Nature to Balance our Lives, on
Mar. 20, 2 to 4 pm, at the Heritage Centre Art Gallery, 40 Victoria
St. N., Tweed, as part of the show reception for the new visual art
exhibition. This book is created from experiences in field and
forest, a series of anecdotes, reflections, insights, and
suggestions for nature-based activities, richly and delightfully
interwoven with pen and ink drawings. Along with her book launch,
Heissler will also display her forest friend dioramas. Info:
Suzanne Cavers at suzannecavers.ca or
phone 613 478 3176.
Tickets
on sale now
Quinte Secondary School presents Bye Bye Birdie! Directors, Tessa
Forsey and John McFarlane. May 13 to15, 7 pm at The Maranatha
Church. For tickets: contact QSS at 962-9295.
Deadline Mar. 30
Attention performing artists: Ontario Contact and Contact East have
collaborated on the production of a new application process for
showcasing artists. You can now go to a single website and apply for
either or both of these showcase events. Visit
www.iwanttoshowcase.ca. Application deadline is March 30,
support material must be in by April 30, 2010.
Fridays
in March Introduction to
Acrylics. A comprehensive, hands-on workshop exploring techniques
and tools for surface prep, paints, extenders, glazes, moulding
pastes, gels, finishing. Watercolour, oil painting and embedding.
You will have the opportunity to create your own paintings in a
relaxed, supportive environment. Janet Battaglio. 1 Day Workshops
10am - 3pm or 3- 2 hrs classes 10am, 2pm or 7pm. Thurs, Fri or Sat
through March & April, $100, materials included. Stockdale Mill Art
Studio 1914 Stockdale Rd, Frankford ON 613-398-6356.
March
Class Hand
Painting on Silk – Scarves are back in fashion big time. No
experience necessary to create 3 beautiful pieces of wearable art in
the three traditional styles and provide all necessary skills to
continue on your own. 1 Day Workshops 10am - 3pm or 3- 2 hrs
classes 10am, 2pm or 7pm. Thurs, Fri or Sat through March & April,
$110, materials included. Stockdale Mill Art Studio 1914 Stockdale
Rd, Frankford, 613-398-6356.
Until
Mar. 31
At
Stockdale Mill Gallery,
1914 Stockdale Rd. Frankford. Thurs to Sun 10 am to 4 pm & 5 pm to
7 pm. Info: 613-398-6356.
50% Off Sale of Studio G, My
Backyard, Limited edition photography by award winning, local artist
Gabi Von Gans, including gallery wrap on canvas.
SALE of Art 10%-50% Stockdale Mill
Gallery & Boutique. On special selected art.
Up Close and larger than life,
watercolourist, Rose Brown provides a macro view in large format,
into the beauty and drama of nature. New work on display until
March 31. Stockdale Mill Gallery, 1914 Stockdale Rd. Frankford.
Thurs to Sun 10 am to 4 pm & 5 pm to 7 pm. Info: 613-398-6356.
Funktional Art & Design Boutique at
Stockdale Mill Gallery. New Jewellery and Pottery at Stockdale Mill
Gallery 1914 Stockdale Rd. Frankford ON Thurs – Sun 10am-4pm &
5pm-7pm Thu-Sat Janet 613-398-6356.
Sculptures on display
Work by George Foster, North
America’s foremost sculptor of insects is currently on display at
Stockdale Mill Gallery. Selected beetles are available for sale.
Foster began his career casting sculpture for other artists. Among
his commissions was the casting of the annual ACTRA Awards.
Stockdale Mill Gallery, 1914 Stockdale Rd. Frankford. Thurs to Sun
10 am to 4 pm & 5 pm to 7 pm. Info: 613-398-6356.
New: Wearable Art, new pieces by Allie Kirby & Tina Osborne, Ribbon Scarves
by Glamour Junkie, Connie Yrjola, 30% Winter Sale Chris Taylor and
10% off Janet Battaglio. Stockdale Mill Gallery & Boutique 1914
Stockdale Rd. Frankford ON Thurs – Sun 10am-4pm & 5pm – 7pm. Info:
www.stockdalemill.com, 613-398-6356.
Deadline May 15
In response to the G8 Summit, which
is being held this June in Huntsville, Muskoka, Muskoka Arts &
Crafts is inviting artists worldwide to submit postcard sized pieces
of original artwork, dealing with issues of political concern, to a
show called Postcards To The G8. The work will be on display in
public places throughout the region from June to 30. For more information, visit
http://bit.ly/postcardstotheg8.
More……
WorkinCulture
Connects - The Business of Art
Back by popular demand!
New session begins April 12th
The Business of Art course gives creative workers the business
skills to plan for success and take control of their careers.
Starting on April 12th, this intensive program helps creative
workers from any field transfer their artistic planning skills to
career and business.
The Business of Art takes participants through the fundamentals of
ˇ
business planning
ˇ
marketing research
ˇ
marketing action plans
ˇ
financial planning
ˇ
and small business management.
Business and career coaches have worked with CCCO to make the course
practical and dynamic. Twenty-two artists from all over Ontario
provided insights and tips from their own successful practices for
the course manual. Participants produce their own business plan at
the end for review by business specialists.
The Business of Art begins Monday, April 12th at 6pm at the Lillian
Smith Library at 239 College Street (College and Spadina). The cost
of the course is $299.00 plus $14.95 GST(includes 6 workshops, one
group coaching session, a manual/workbook, review of business plans
and a final presentation).
Register at www.workinculture.ca. Enroll
now. Space is limited!
Other Learning Opportunities from WorkinCulture Connects
The Ontario Association of Art Galleries is working with CCCO to
present Facilicitating Adult Learning on March 26th and 27th in
Toronto. The workshop was originally developed by CCCO to give
cultural training providers the skills they need to motivate adult
learners. To register go to
www.oaag.org
CINARS
CALL FOR SHOWCASES APPLICATIONS (OFFICIAL PROGRAMMING)
EXTENSION
OF THE DEADLINE FOR RECEPTION OF APPLICATIONS:
MARCH 26, 2010
(The applications
must be received in our office no later than 5 p.m. on March 26)
Artists in dance, music, theatre and multidisciplinary arts, submit
your applications to be part of the CINARS 2010 official
programming!
More
than 1000 artists, agents, programmers, producers and observers from
around the world will meet in Montreal
from November 15 to 21, 2010, during CINARS 2010. A
selection of quality creations in various disciplines of the
performing arts will be featured, some in excerpt and others in
full-length performance.
A jury of performing arts
professionals will gather to select the official programming of
showcases. Please note that a fee of CAD $100 (non-refundable) is
required for processing the application.
For ongoing shows, visit our Two Month Calendar
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