Events

Saint Norbert Arts Centre (SNAC) is now accepting submissions for their upcoming Stone Age exhibition.
Open to Manitoba artists, Stone Age will feature artistic creations inspired by the words “stone age”, to be interpreted in any which way captures the artist’s imagination. The concept was developed on behalf of the SNAC and surrounding communities who have initiated the move of a large stone, believed to have been an ancient buffalo rubbing stone, from its current location in the newly developing Southwood Golf and Country Club. The stone is said to have once been a sacred gathering place for bison, an ancient geographic anomaly said to have been deposited during the ice age.

The new location for the stone is at the newly planned Medicine Wheel garden on SNAC property, where it can be visited by all in perpetuity and become a place of healing.

The overall artistic intent of the exhibition is to benefit creatively from the tragedy of displacement of this once venerated object, and to use this accident of circumstance as a tool for healing and contemplation. This exhibition will feature creations by Manitoba artists inspired by the words “stone age” in any possible application.

Exhibition Opening Reception: TBA (tentative: Sunday July 4, 2010

Exhibition: Friday, July 2nd Closing date: Saturday September 25

Competition closing date: no later than 12:00 noon, May 20, 2010

Submission Packages must include:
1. Artist Statement (no longer than 1 page)
2. Artist Biography (no longer than ½ a page)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Details of each piece: Titles, date, media, dimensions
5. Images of artwork, hi-resolution where possible on CD or submitted through email.
6. Daytime and Evening Phone number, email, and mailing address

*No Application Fee or fee to participate in exhibition, a small honourarium will be paid to each artist, dependant on budget*

Specifications and Guidelines:
-Both traditional or conceptual works will be considered.
-In cases where artwork is for sale, 30% will be paid to curators, NFS works will be considered.
-All mediums & disciplines will be considered.
-If installation requires special media (television, DVD, sound etc), the ARTIST must provide equipment.
-Artwork must not be larger than 10' high x 12' wide
-Smaller sculptural, 3D and media/installation works preferable to large-scale
-Artist will be responsible for transporting works to and from SNAC
-Proposals of performance works will also be considered for opening reception
Submissions may be e-mailed, mailed or dropped off @ cre8ery: do not send to SNAC!

cre8ery gallery & studio
Attn: Jordan Miller, Guest Curator
2-125 Adelaide Street
Winnipeg, MB R3A 0W4

or by email at jordan@cre8ery.com

Only those artists selected for the exhibition will be contacted. Acceptance letters will be mailed by June 1, 2010.

Thanks!

Jordan Miller
Director/cre8ery Management
2nd floor-125 Adelaide St.
Wpg, MB R3A 0W4
ph: 204.944.0809
jordan@cre8ery.com
www.cre8ery.com

CCA Event:

2010 National Policy Conference
November 1-3
National Arts Centre
Ottawa, Ontario

Artists: Powering the Creative Economy? - a unique opportunity for organizations and individuals within the arts, culture and heritage community to connect and engage in exciting collaborative discussions and debates.

The conference seeks to investigate the shape of the evolving global economy and the roles played by Canadian artists within this innovative ecology. High-profile speakers and panelists will spark dialogues concerning the policies needed to ensure that Canada will be a leading player in this ever changing creative economy .

The conference will also include an Emerging Thinkers Speed Speaker Series, providing young leaders in the arts and culture sector with an opportunity to present their vision for the artist within the creative economy.

The conference will kick off with a gala dinner on November 1 to celebrate the Canadian Conference of the Arts’ 65th anniversary. During the gala, the CCA will also present its annual awards, recognizing members of Canada's cultural community who have made significant contributions to the growth and vitality of the arts and culture in this country.
http://www.ccarts.ca/en/events/



Canada Council for the Arts: Visual Arts
The Visual Arts Section provides creation, production and dissemination support in the fields of architecture, crafts, photography and the visual arts, as well as for the acquisition of works by Canadian artists. In addition to funding the activities of independent artists, museums, artist-run centres and other professional arts organizations, the Council encourages the work of independent critics and curators, and the work of performance artists whose practice is rooted in the critical discourse of the visual arts.
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/visualarts/

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The Manitoba Society of Artists announces the MSA Art History Conference 2010, which takes place 10:30-4pm at the Clarion Hotel, 1445 Portage Avenue on Saturday October 23, 2010. Members $25, nonmembers $30, fulltime students $20. A served lunch with the presenters is included*. Email to reserve your place by Oct15th: president@mbsa.ca, then mail your cheque to MSA CONFERENCE,c/o PO Box 21030, Winnipeg R3R 3R2.

"WHAT IS THE AVANT GARDE: critiquing for originality"
• Celia Rabinovitch, Professor of Art and former director of the School of Art, University of Manitoba in conversation with Stephen Borys, Director of the Winnipeg Art Gallery: history of new movements & the critique - a studio visit.
• Karen Cornelius, artist - What is traditional to the indigenous artist may be an unknown cultural reality to a european artist, and therefore would she regard as "avant garde" those new techniques and forms in her own visual art?
• Amber-Dawn Bear-Robe, Director of Urban Shaman Gallery; the effect of early photography on native north american art
• Janet Bailey, social worker & artist : Albrecht Durer: The ‘ Bill Gates’ of the Northern Renaissance.
• Jordan Miller, Director & co-owner of Cre8ery: "Making a Mark: The Entrepreneur & Artist". Learning through trial, error, and starting from 'square one' as an artist and entrepreneur, Jordan Miller had to learn the 'how tos' of the gallery world. She has mentored, collaborated, and guided artists in strengthening their artistic careers and will speak about how she got her start and how she promotes her work and cre8ery.
• Pat Lazo, Curator of Graffiti Gallery: Urban art as a cultural movement. ALTERNATIVE means of expression, cutting edge , the esthetic of street culture, the spray paint look of street culture in advertising - Is the market for urban art aimed only at a youth culture that has money. Who has embraced this genre, who are the emerging artists?


*Here is the menu. Participants will be contacted to choose in advance. Lunch is served at tables.
Minestrone Soup
Grilled Chicken Breast or Poached Salmon or Vegetarian
Chef’s choice Vegetable and Potatoes
Coffee & Tea
Rolls & Butter



Bonnie Taylor
president@mbsa.ca

"The MSA Pot Luck Supper date is set for Friday December 3rd, 2010, in the church hall of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH), 4588 Roblin Blvd. This is located at the corner of Roblin Blvd. and Grant Avenue. Entry is via the parking lot.
We anticipate to begin gathering at 5:30, mingle awhile, serve our pot luck dinner at 6:30, and be ready for the Keynote speech by about 7:15pm.

Our Keynote speaker is Pat Bovey. Her involvement with the unique Buhler Gallery at St. Boniface Hospital and research into the effects of Arts on Health, as a de-stressor for those working in intense environments will be of great interest to our artistic community. This promises to be an interesting and informative evening, as well as a fine networking opportunity.

Logistics - please r.s.v.p to Bonnie by November 15th, and indicate what category you will be bringing for the MSA Supper Table - appetizers, meat, vegetable, salad, or dessert.

Also we are asking each person attending to bring a non-perishable donation for the Winnipeg Harvest, and a box will be set up to receive these items. Thank you in advance for your support."

Contact Bonnie Taylor at president@mbsa.ca