Local Artist, Lucie Bause, launches new website!

luciebause.com is new and improved...please click on the link to have a look!

Lucie Bause is currently residing in Fort McMurray working as an Artist-Educator with Learning Through the Arts (LTTA).

She is also offering "Creative Ascent" art workshops. These workshops can be tailored to suit private or corporate interests.

Please contact her at lbause189@gmail.com for more information.

Fish Oil and Berry Juice - Fort Chipewyan Artist In Residency

In August 2012, two artists traveled to Fort Chipewyan to take part in the Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency Program (you can learn more about this program by visiting http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist)

One of the artists, Alisdair MacRae, worked closely with the Fort Chipewyan Bicentennial Museum and Mr. Oliver Glanfield to produce a project about the region and its history.

Mr. MacRae has created a website for his project. If you are interested in learning more about this project, please visit:

http://alisdairmacrae.com/fishoilandberryjuice/

Artist in Residency – ‘Olio’ Opening

Thank you to everyone who came out to the opening of ‘Olio’ on Thursday, September 6.  There was a wonderful turnout and tremendous support for the 2012 Artist in Residency artists and program.

Congratulations to the artists Lucie Bause, Mandy Espezel, Judi Pennanen, Emily Zielke, Alisdair MacRae, and Janet Dean Procure on the success of your residency.

‘Olio’ will be running at the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery until September 30.  Please stop by to enjoy the wonderful pieces.

For more information, please visit: www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist

Below are some photos from the event:

2012 Artist in Residency Group Exhibit - 'Olio'

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

Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency: Alisdair MacRae Artist Talk

    

     Next Talk: Wednesday August 29, 2012

     Time: 6:30pm
     Location: MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery
     Featured Artist: Alisdair MacRae 

 

Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency: Janet Procure Artist Talk

     Next Talk: Wednesday August 22, 2012

     Time: 6:30pm
     Location: Fort McMurray Public Library, Programs Room (First Floor),
                        MacDonald Island Park
     Featured Artist: Janet Procure 

Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency: Open House Series

The Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency Program presents the 2012 Open House Series featuring artists working in Fort McMurray.  This six-part series takes place every Sunday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm which began on July 15 and is running until August 19.  This series will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in the art room. For more information please visit: www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist

Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency: Mandy Espezel Artist Talk

Next Talk: Wednesday August 15, 2012

Time: 6:30pm
Location: MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery
Featured Artist: Mandy Espezel

Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency: Open House Series

The Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency Program presents the 2012 Open House Series featuring artists working in Fort McMurray.  This six-part series takes place every Sunday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm which began on July 15 and is running until August 19.  This series will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in the art room. For more information please visit: www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist

A.I.R. 2012 Emily Zielke Artist Talk and Finger Painting Party!

    Next Talk: Wednesday August 8, 2012
    Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
    Location: MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery
    Featured Artist: Emily Zielke
    Special Event: Immediately following the talk, Emily will host an "Abstract Expressionist       
    Social" aka finger painting party.  There will be live music provided by a special musical
    guest.

    Everyone is Welcome!




From August 1, 2012 Artist Talk Featuring Lucie Bause

 

Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency - Fort Chipewyan Studio 2012

Artists Janet (Dean) Procure and Alisdair MacRae will be located in a studio at the Mamawi Community Hall in Fort Chipewyan throughout August 2012.

During this time, they will host the following:

Sunday Open House: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Every Sunday Afternoon  throughout August 2012

Week Night Open House and Art Talks: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
 - Wed. August 8, 2012 - Talk features a Demo on Painting Silk by Janet Procure, 6:30 - 7:30pm
- Wed. August 15, 2012 - Talk focuses on Copper Tooling by Janet Procure, 6:30 - 7:30pm
- Tues. August 21, 2012 - Features a preview of the work that will be on display during the Artist in Residency   Final Show (September 6-30, 2012 at the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery in Fort McMurray)

Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency: Open House Series

The Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency Program presents the 2012 Open House Series featuring artists working in Fort McMurray.  This six-part series takes place every Sunday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm which began on July 15 and is running until August 19.  This series will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in the art room. For more information please visit: www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist

Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency: Artist Talk Series

Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency: Open House Series

The Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency Program presents the 2012 Open House Series featuring artists working in Fort McMurray.  This six-part series takes place every Sunday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm which began on July 15 and is running until August 19.  This series will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in the art room. For more information please visit: www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist

Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency: Artist Talk Series

2012 AIR Artist Talks

Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency Program 2012

The 2012 Artist in Residency Artists are:
Fort McMurray Studio - Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts at Holy Trinity High School
Lucie Bause
Mandy Espezel
Judi Pennanen
Emily Zielke


Fort Chipewyan Studio - Mamawi Community Hall
Alisdair MacRae
Janet Dean Procure

About the Artist in Residency Program:
We have expanded upon the 2011 installment of the AIR program to include a studio in Fort Chipewyan. This new residency is a month long residency for an established artist. Artists in both Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan, Alberta (the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo), will gain a dedicated studio space to work in during the 2012 summer.

The program will enable a blend of both emergent and mid-career artists to create and explore, as well as to exchange ideas and insights within a multi-disciplinary environment. The residency includes the studio space (with no associated fee), delivery of a 15 – 20 minute artist talk per artist, demonstration and instructional opportunities.

During the residency, the artists will be expected to create an original body of work in collaboration with other participants and to exhibit in a group show at the end of the residency. Each artist in residence will be asked to become an ambassador for the Regional art community during their stay. As ambassadors, the artists will be required to host open studio hours once a week at a time when the public can access their workspaces'.


For more information, contact:
Brandi Gartner Culture Coordinator
T: 780.743.7994 brandi.gartner@woodbuffalo.ab.ca

or visit:
www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist

2012 Artist in Residency: Fort McMurray & Fort Chipewyan

Hello,

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has an exciting opportunity that we would like to share with you. For the 2012 Artist in Residency program we have expanded the scope to include a secondary studio location in Fort Chipewyan.

The program includes a dedicated studio space (with no associated fee) in Fort McMurray for three months, commencing on June 4, 2012 and, for one month in Fort Chipewyan commencing on July 30, 2012. Artists in the program will take part in an artist talk (15-20 minutes), open-house demonstrations, and have the opportunity to display their artwork in a group exhibition held in Fort McMurray.

We invite visual artists who are Canadian residents to submit a proposal before Friday May 4, 2012 at 4:30PM (Mountain Time).

Please review and share the below information with anyone you think would be interested. Thank you very much for your time.

For more information about the 2012 AIR program and the current 'call to artists' please click here to visit the program page within the Municipal website. 


Cheers,


Connor Buchanan
Culture Coordinator 
780.788.4335
connor.buchanan@woodbuffalo.ab.ca