Antigonish Culture Alive

Century of Service Award – Community Challenge

Sarah O'Toole — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:29:15 +0000

2012 DIAMOND Jubilee

CENTURY OF SERVICE

CHALLENGE AWARD

The 2012 Diamond Jubilee is a community approach to Honor the Queens Jubilee and the 40^th Anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh award program in N.S by raising awareness of volunteerism in Antigonish Town and County. Antigonish Town and County is challenging our community to reach 10,000 volunteer hours from January 1^st, 2012 to June 25^th 2012.
Schedule of Community Info Sessions

Sharing the View 2013 – Calendar Competition

Sarah O'Toole — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:57:48 +0000

Sharing the View 2013 – Calendar competition

Nova Scotia is surrounded by, shaped by, and inspired by water.
We want to celebrate that with Information Morning’s Sharing the View Calendar for 2013

We are now accepting submissions! If you ‘re a painter in Nova Scotia, we want to hear from you. Please include these elements in your submission: a paragraph or two about what you would paint for the Sharing the View Calendar, and why, and 2 images of your work

Think creatively! Water in Nova Scotia can mean hundreds of things: We have ocean beaches and coastlines, we have lakes, rivers, streams, waterfalls, marshes and harbours. You can admire the view, you can surf, swim, sail, fish or paddle, the possibilities are virtually endless.What are the colours of Nova Scotia water in your life?

We’ll be accepting submissions until June 1. If selected, artists must deliver their framed Sharing the View painting by September 1. It IS possible to submit a work that is already created, but it would only be accepted if it fits the proportions we need for the calendar: the painting can be a variety of sizes, but its shape must be to the scale of 13.5 x 12 so that the image does not need to be cropped to fit the calendar page.

In November and December, the 12 paintings will be auctioned off online, with most of proceeds to Feed Nova Scotia.
The artists will be offered 50 % of the reserve price, if they wish, to cover their costs.

Mail your submission to Box 3000 Halifax, B3J 3E9 or send it by email to : infomorning@halifax.cbc.ca Please mark your submissions Sharing the View.

Eileen McInnis

Studio Director

Information Morning

420-4435

Call for Artists!!

Sarah O'Toole — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:48:17 +0000

(clockwise from left) Artwork by Tanya Andrews, Caitlin Barrie, Sharon Jan, (sculptures) Don Webb, Ruben Irons

Submissions are now being accepted for both GoArts exhibition & Antigonight:Art After Dark Festival!

GoArts is our annual, juried visual art exhibition now in its 15th year. In the past this exhibition has travelled to surrounding communities but we are now pleased to be exhibiting at People’s Place Library for the entire month of July!

Antigonight:Art After Dark Festival is our annual nighttime arts festival now in its 3rd year. We are thrilled to be presenting this spectacular community event Friday & Saturday night, September 21st & 22nd in Chisholm Park, along the riverside and into People’s Place Library.

Online submissions for both events are accepted this year and are available here .

To download a printable submission form for GoArts click here .

GoArts 2012

Submission Information

July 3rd to 31st

The People’s Place Library, Main Street, Antigonish

EVENT

Antigonish Culture Alive is pleased to announce the fifteenth annual GoArts exhibition. The exhibition is open to artists working in all media. All pieces must be new submissions to the GoArts exhibition. A jury of peers from the Nova Scotia arts community will select the works to be exhibited. The decisions of the jurors are final.

SUBMISSIONS

Applicants may submit up to three color photographs, or .jpg files saved to CD (300dpi resolution, 5”x7” size). No actual art work will be accepted for the application process. The title, medium, size and artist’s name must be attached to the photograph. CDs must be labeled with the artist’s name, and digital .jpg files must be numbered to correspond with the submission information given on the entry form. E-mailed submissions will be accepted. Ensure that image files are correctly named and indicate in the subject heading of the email GoArts 2012 – Submission. Submission material will be returned to artists following completion of the jury process. Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the return of slides, photos and CDs. A completed entry form and applicable fees must accompany submissions.

FEES

Applicants must join or be current members of Antigonish Culture Alive to participate. Membership in Antigonish Culture Alive is open to all interested artists and is not limited to residents of Antigonish County. If your 2012 membership in Antigonish Culture Alive is current, then please enclose payment for the $15 entry fee. If your membership is due, or you are joining Antigonish Culture Alive for the first time, please enclose payment for $25 membership and $15 entry fee ($40) and a completed membership application form. Payment is by cheque or money order. Completed application package with CV must be postmarked no later than Fri June 8, 2012 and mailed to Antigonish Culture Alive, PO Box 1175, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2L6.

RESTRICTIONS

A maximum of three pieces may be accepted based on jurors’ recommendations. Works that are larger than 48”x 84”, or that are fragile or difficult to install cannot be accepted. All works must be for sale. Work must be ready to hang or display.

TRANSPORT

Initial delivery of art work to the Antigonish library location, and final pick-up after the exhibition is over is the responsibility of the artist. Accepted art work can be delivered to The People’s Place Library Thursday, June 28^th, Friday, June 29^th & Tuesday, July 3^rdduring library (daytime) hours. At the end of the show, art work can be picked up at The People’s Place Library, August 1^st & 2^nd.

SECURITY

All exhibition venues are secure, and attendants will be present during open hours. Art works will be insured for 67% of listed selling price for the duration of the exhibition.

CATALOGUE & PUBLICITY

Exhibiting artists will be listed in the official program. Participants are asked to submit a CV or brief biography with their application. Artist statements and any contact information for display may be submitted with delivery of art work. GoArts will be publicized through radio, newspapers, flyers, tourist publications, Antigonish Culture Alive broadcast email, and web site.

SALES

Antigonish Culture Alive will handle all sales and will charge 33% commission. Antigonish Culture Alive will issue artists a cheque for their sales within two weeks of the conclusion of the show. Artists are responsible for negotiating further commissions with their dealers if they are represented.

For more information contact info@antigonishculturealive.ca or call 853-8570

GATHERING OF THE ARTS SUBMISSION FORM

Your application package must be received or postmarked no later than Friday June 8, 2012. Be sure to include your photographs, digital images, a self-addressed, stamped envelope, a CV, Antigonish Culture Alive membership form, if applicable and the $15 or $40 ($25 membership + $15) entry fee. Printed photos must be labelled with the title and the artist’s name. JPEG submissions (300dpi resolution, 5”x7” size) must be titled and saved on CD or emailed. Please note: We are accepting e-mail entries this year.

Artist’s Name _____________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address _______________________postal code_

Phone (H)_________(W)_Email ___________________

Do you give Antigonish Culture Alive permission to use your submitted materials for publicity?_____

ENTRY INFORMATION – The DATE is the year of completion of work. DIMENSIONS for static works should be listed in inches (preferable) or centimeters (HxW). The SELLING PRICE must include the 33% commission.

No.	TITLE	DATE	MEDIUM	DIMENSIONS	SELLING PRICE
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Mail your entry form, fees, images to: Gathering of the Arts co/Antigonish Culture Alive, PO Box 1175, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2L6

For more info e-mail info@antigonishculturealive.ca

Antigonish Outstanding Artist of The Year Award

Michel de Noncourt — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:26:04 +0000

Outstanding Artist of the Year Award

The Antigonish Culture Alive board is delighted to offer recognition to one of our Antigonish artists. Our Highland area community is known for its vibrant culture and numerable art venues. In the last year or so the Antigonish artist photographers have opened their own gallery in the Kirk building. ACA collaborated with the People’s Place in the design of the art work display in the Bistro area. There is also the new artist-run gallery that opened recently and is organized by ASAP in the historic Widden’s building on Main Street.
Last year Andrew Murray received our first Outstanding Artist of the Year Award for his involvement in the community as a downtown muralist, stage designer and for his work teaching art to children after school.

We are seeking nominees from our ACA membership for our second Antigonish Culture Alive Outstanding Artist Award ceremony to be held during the Annual General Meeting in the Community Room at People’s Place on June 27.

SELECTION CRITERIA GUIDELINES FOR THE ANTIGONISH CULTURE ALIVE OUTSTANDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

THAT THE ARTIST HAS MADE A LONG TERM NOTEWORTHY CONTRIBUTION TO THE ARTS. THIS CONTRIBUTION COULD ALSO TAKE THE FORM OF INTRODUCING NEW PROGRAMS, PEFORMERS OR SHOWCASING THE CULTURAL TALENT IN THE COMMUNITY.
THAT THE ARTIST HAS NOT RECEIVED THE AWARD. THIS IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME AWARD.
THAT THE ARTIST RESIDES IN ANTIGONISH OR ANTIGONISH COUNTY
THAT THE NOMINEE BE AN ACA MEMBER

Your nomination should include a description of (max. 200 words) explaining why you have selected this artist for the award.
Deadline is Thursday May 31.
Send your nominations to our Coordinator, Sarah O’Toole at : info@antigonishculturealive.ca

Thank you for helping us celebrate one of our own artists!

A special plaque and an annual ACA membership subscription will be presented to the artist chosen on June 27 at Peole’s Place.

Last year outstanding artist award.pdf

Projet Génies Arts in CSAP school in Pomquet

Michel de Noncourt — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:03:18 +0000

Library mural by students in École de Pomquet

Sculptor Michel de Noncourt was asked by the CSAP Pomquet School to participate in a Génies Art project with the grade 7 History Class and their home room teacher Ron Leblanc, who happened also to be the Woodworking teacher .

Génies Art is under the responsibility of La Fédération Culturelle Acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse and is the counterpart of the PAINTS program in the English sector of the Nova Scotia Department of Culture.

In collaboration with the home room teacher and the 15 students, we looked at the Roman History curriculum and identified five artifact modules to be carved in clay and later fired in a ceramic kiln. Students worked together in teams searching in books, surfing the web, drawing each artifact of interest; then students presented their ideas for discussion with the teacher and sculptor-in-residence. At the end, students went on to create in clay, their module of the mural project.

I think I have found the artifact needed, monsieur !

C'est pas mal bien !

I love it, monsieur !

Génies Art class at work

Aren't we having a good time creating artifacts ?

Pomquet students working on Roman History mural artifact

Students and support help for project

The idea of this Génies Art project was that a mural would be assembled with the five modules at the end of the project and set up in the school library entrance. Modeling clay was then introduced and students got to have their first tryout experience for a entire two class period. Later on, the students, with the collaboration of their shop teacher Ron Leblanc, built wooden frames into which the clay artifacts were set. Students managed to follow their maquette design by discussing, adjusting, asking advice and working in teams .

Finalizing coloring artifact details

Loading the kiln.

It was very special to see how seriously students took to it during that whole month of clay work. Researching, sketching ideas, refining, and then going through the whole production phase, just like a professional artist has to do. As strange as it may be, not one student called in sick during the entire month-long process. Maybe we educators can all take a cue , seeing how hands-on work and team work work hand in hand!!!

Wow! We did it! We completed our Roman History artifact mural.

By Michel de Noncourt

Sculptor

Volunteers Sought for Creative NS Leadership Council

Sarah O'Toole — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:57:41 +0000

Are you interested in helping to shape the future of the province’s investment in arts and culture? We are currently seeking volunteers to join the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council (CNSLC).

This council has evolved from the Nova Scotia Arts and Culture Partnership Council and provides leadership to the Nova Scotia government for the development of policy which elevates the arts and artists, and promotes artistic activities. The volunteer council, in partnership with government, advises and makes recommendations to the Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage on the planning, design and delivery of the department’s culture programs. A focus of their work will be the government’s recently announced five point plan for the sector including: status of the artist legislation; the Arts Endowment Fund; and a long term strategy for the sector .

The Council’s selection committee (four council members and two other sector members) will recommend volunteers for the 15-member council. The committee is seeking a range of experience among council members and will work to strike a balance between the arts and the cultural industries, individual artists, not-for-profit arts organizations and any individual with an interest in helping shape a vibrant arts and culture community. The committee will take into consideration ethnic, cultural and regional diversity and welcomes applicants from all arts disciplines.

The Council meets monthly and reimburses its volunteer members for out-of-pocket travel expenses.

Deadline for applications: April 25, 2012

Please complete an application form and fax, email or mail it together with your résumé and covering letter to:

Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council
Attention: Nominating Committee
PO Box 456
Halifax, NS B3J 2R5
Phone: (902) 424-4378
Fax: (902) 424-0710
E Mail: cnslc@gov.ns.ca

Application forms can be found here: http://www.nsacpc.com/sites/default/CNSLC_application_form_2012.pdf

Status of the Artist Act

Sarah O'Toole — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:55:30 +0000

Arts Bulletin

March 30th, 2012

In the House of Assembly, the Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage formally acknowledged artists and recognized their significant contributions to the cultural, educational, social and economic fabric of Nova Scotia.

The Status of the Artist Act will officially emphasize the importance of arts and culture to the province.

This legislation is truly a product of the arts and culture community. In 2010 government undertook the most comprehensive consultation with the arts and culture sector in the province’s history, speaking with close to 1,000 of its members.

We listened and acted on the priorities they identified to help celebrate, nurture and grow a healthy and vibrant creative sector here in Nova Scotia.

The Status of the Artist Act defines the term professional artist in Nova Scotia and recognizes the role and contribution of the artist, while asserting his or her various rights. This legislation establishes credentials for artists that will help the province enhance its existing programs and establish new ones.

The legislation will also:

Allow artists’ associations to set levels of pay for works created and services rendered;
Encourage fair treatment of artists by government and outline government’s roles and responsibilities;
Reinforce existing government practices that include ensuring all Nova Scotians have access to artistic training and education; and
Affirm government’s commitment to the rights of artists, including safe working conditions and freedom of expression and association.

The NDP government is making significant progress on all of the points in the Five Point Plan to support and encourage creative excellence in our province’s arts and culture community. Together, we can ensure that the arts and culture sector continues to play an important role in shaping a positive future for Nova Scotia.

Exhibition – Ebb & Flow

Sarah O'Toole — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:19:28 +0000

Raina MacDonald & Ruben Irons collaborative exhibition entitled

Ebb & Flow

will be installed at the Marigold Cultural Centre’s Art Gallery, and will run from April 5th until April 30th.

Opening reception on Wednesday April 11th at 7pm.

Sarah O'Toole — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:40:36 +0000

ART + LAW National Conference

for Visual Artists & Art Lawyers

June 8 – 10, 2012 – Ottawa

Video bursary contest for emerging artists

This year, CARFAC is pleased to invite visual artists and arts lawyers from across Canada to come together and discuss the intersection of art and the law.

Two travel bursaries will be given to emerging artists through a video contest. To win, upload a video to Youtube explaining why CARFAC is important to you. The videos with the most likes on April 6th will be given travel bursaries of up to $500 each. For more information and contest rules visit our website.

Bursaries for equity seeking groups

Two travel bursaries will be reserved for artists from equity seeking groups outside the context of the contest. To apply for a bursary, fill out the form available on our website and send it to communications@carfac.ca. All applications must be received by March 30th. Applications will be evaluated by CARFAC National’s conference committee. Notices to bursary recipients will go out by email the week of April 9th.

CARFAC’s work involves educating artists about their economic and legal rights. Many of the questions that our artist members call us about are legal in nature – everything from copyright to contract disputes and tax issues. This year’s conference will explore the unique challenges faced by artists and arts organizations when things get legal.

Visit our website for details .

ASAP April Events

Sarah O'Toole — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:46:39 +0000

The All-of-Us Society for Art Presentation is holding fundraising events for the month of April.

These include workshops, concerts, performances and more!

Please visit their website for a calendar of events and details.