Nova Scotia College of Art & Design
The NSCAD feminist collective is seeking work by artists and writers across Canada (women, men, transfolk, radical feminists, closet feminists) in any media (time-based, new media, old media, print media, flat media, mass media, essays, rants, poems) addressing the title Feminism: Now. This juried show will take place December 1st to 12th 2009, concurrent with the 20th anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre (December 6th). Written/textual works will be considered for a zine to accompany the show.
Proposals/ Submissions must include:
-a CV
-artist Bio (200 words max)
-one typed page describing proposed work
-list of required support materials (ie plinth, projector, screen, time)
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Arts | Kellie Underhill | 
October 10, 2009 1:07 am | 
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Creating Natural Structures for the Garden
This two day workshop at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College is for people who want to learn about the creation of garden items from natural materials. It is an opportunity to learn how to lead groups in creating natural garden structures using living willow.
The Instructor: Deb Hart, a talented artist from England
Instructor/Technician – Landscape Management, Writtle College
Deb Hart
Deb Hart has developed her own creative skills as a willow weaver and runs a series of successful workshops with students, visiting school groups, and keen amateur gardeners. She has been commissioned to create imaginative horse jumps, living walls, and sculpture. In addition, her work has been featured on the Writtle College campus. Pieces to be found there have included a range of functional garden items from structural supports for roses and innovative woven fences to fantasy inspired igloos and tunnels.
Participants in willow work classes have produced many garden features including abstract and animal sculptures, fences, and garden buildings. Deb has the ability to encourage the development of new skills and confidence in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Read more »
The program for the 13th edition of the FrancoFête en Acadie was announced today and promises an event filled with talented artists and memorable moments. The annual not to be missed event of the arts will take place in Moncton from Wednesday November 4th to Sunday November 8th 2009. On the menu for this year: various showcases, many concerts, the SOCAN Singer Songwriter Circle, and the Oiseaux de nuit concert series.
“Much more than a working event for the cultural industry, the FrancoFête en Acadie is the ideal occasion to discover the best in francophone talent from the Atlantic Provinces and elsewhere in music, dance, theater, etc., explains France H. Levesque, Chair of the FrancoFête en Acadie. It is an extraordinary event showcasing the vitality and the creativity of our artists and a unique rendezvous during which we can honour the work and efforts of our colleagues and all those who evolve in the world of creation and distribution.” Read more »
The New Brunswick Art Bank is inviting submissions from New Brunswick visual artists for the 2009-2010 NB Acquisitions Program. A jury will select artwork to be purchased based on the acquisitions budget of $40,000. Artists who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who have resided in New Brunswick for 12 consecutive months prior to the application deadline are eligible to apply for the program. Artwork must have been produced during the past two years (between December 2007 and November 2009) and must be suitable for display in government buildings.
The deadline to receive submissions is November 6, 2009. Application forms and information about the Acquisitions Program are available athttp://www.gnb.ca/0131/art_bank-e.asp#1 or by email to Caroline.walker@gnb.ca.
In the February/March 2009 edition of Bread ‘n Molasses magazine, we featured woodburning and other artwork from Miramichier, Gloria Savoie. Along with photos of her art we also published one of Gloria’s poems as well as information about the artist and her various work. If you missed that issue, you can still purchase a copy by visiting Books Inn in Miramichi. Here are some more examples of Gloria’s work from her portfolio for you to enjoy.
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