2012 Artist in Residency Group Exhibit - 'Olio'

Vibrant Culture Summit

• September 20, 2012
• 9:00-4:30pm
• Suncor Community Leisure Centre, Fireside Room at MacDonald Island

On September 20, you are invited to the Vibrant Culture Summit.  The summit is designed to provide information, networking and capacity building on our cultural community through expert panels, and discussion sessions. The day consists of; a keynote presentation provided by Gord Hume who is considered to be one of Canada’s leading voices in Creative Cultural Communities, three panel discussions that focus on the City Centre Action Redevelopment Plan, Arts Council Wood Buffalo and Heritage Conservation as well as round table discussions in the afternoon.  The Summit is free to attend.

For information or to REGISTER, please visit www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/culturesummit

Artist in Residency Group Exhibit Opening - 'Olio'

You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening of a group exhibition showcasing the six participants of the Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency Program (AIR).

‘Olio’

Artists:
            Alisdair MacRae
            Emily Zielke
            Janet Procure
            Judi Pennanen
            Lucie Bause
            Mandy Espezel

Location: MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery
Date: Thursday September 6th, 2012
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm


The opening is a great chance to meet the artists who have been involved in the AIR program, and to show your support for the arts.The AIR program’s purpose was to provide emerging and mid-career artists with a collaborative environment in which to create works of visual art. This residency focused on contemporary art within the context of Wood Buffalo and Canada. The AIR program provided participants with dedicated studio space with no associated fee, along with other professional development opportunities.

For more information about the exhibit or the AIR program, please visit the Municipal webpage:

www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist

Please join us to partake in and enjoy art that was created right here in our region.


Sincerely,


Alisdair, Emily, Janet, Judi, Lucie and Mandy.
The Participants of the 2012 Artist in Residency Program