Showing posts with label 2014 artist in residency. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2014 artist in residency. Show all posts

Wednesday, 13 August 2014

Artist in Residency Open House- TOMORROW

The Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency is excited to be hosting an Open House at their Snye Studio in the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery tomorrow, Thursday, August 14, 2014 from 5 pm to 9 pm. 

Come meet the resident artists: Liana Wheeldon, Mandy Wills, Penny Seilyon Chun and Reinalie Jorolan. 

Every week you will have a chance to see the artists at work and learn more about the artistic process. 

Everyone is welcome!

Visit www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist for more information about AIR and the artists 

You can also find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/woodbuffaloair

Monday, 28 July 2014

An AIR Affair! July 30, 2014


Artist Talks will be taking place in the Syne Room in the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery.

Friday, 25 July 2014

Artist Talk- Wednesday, July 30th at 6:30 pm



On Wednesday, July 30 at 6:30 pm,  two of this year's Artists in Residency, Liana Wheeldon & Penny Seilyon Chun, will be offering special presentations about their work. Come to their Snye Studio in the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery and learn about their creative process!

This is a FREE event and there will be complimentary snacks and beverages for you to enjoy!

See you there! 


You can learn more about the Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency program at www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist or follow the Artists on Facebook 


Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Artist in Residency-A Glimpse Into their BUSY Summer Schedule!



This summer, four fantastic artists are promoting and creating art throughout the region as part of Wood Buffalo'a Artist in Residency (AIR) program.

Liana Wheeldon, Penny Chun, Mandy Wills and Reinalie Jorolan are this year's Artists. 

The next time you are visiting Mac Island, why not take a moment to pop into their Snye Studio to see what they are up to? The studio is located in the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery, just outside the fitness centre. 

In addition to their Artist Talks and weekly Open Houses ( click  here to see the schedule), the artists are also engaging with the community and participating in special events throughout the summer!

Last week, the Artists  partnered with a local organization to provide programming for children. On July 14th, the Artists spoke to the children about the importance of art and respecting other people's work. The activity consisted of making "Super Hero Foxes", with each child making a "superhero" fox that had the power of such qualities as kindness, politeness, and respect. This activity also provided awareness on recognizing and respecting public art.



The Artists also participated in the new Municipal beautification initiative called BAM (short for Business Ambush), where volunteers makeover local businesses using locally sourced materials, to show the impact and affordability of beautifying storefronts. The Artists showcased their talents by painting a dumpster at the Centre of Hope. You can check it out for yourself the next time you walk or drive along Franklin Ave, or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/woodbuffaloair 




In the upcoming weeks, the Artists have a busy schedule.

During the August long weekend, the Artists will be participating in the YMM ArtFest (August 1- 3). 

On Friday, August 1, the Artists will be hosting "AIR Studio Conversations" from 7 pm to 9 pm at their Snye Studio. You are invited to attend, learn about the artists’ work, and enjoy delicious tapas with the new friends you meet!

On Sunday, August 3, the Artists will be part of "Art in the Park"  at the newly opened Marine Park from 12 pm to 4 pm. In addition to all the other exciting events planned for the day, the Artists will have a Children's Craft Corner where you can take home an illustrated colouring book created by one of our resident artists!

Make sure to tune in to Mix 103.7 fm on August 18th at noon, when the Artists will be talking with Shauna MacKinnon during McMurray Matters. 

On August 27, while you are attending the Urban Market at the Jubilee Centre, keep an eye out for the Artists, who will be holding a special event from 5 pm to 7 pm. 

Lastly, be sure to attend the opening of the Artists exhibition "FOURSIGHTS" on August 28, at the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery at 7 pm. This is a collaborative exhibit that will showcase the work each of the Artists have accomplished over the summer. 

If you want to learn more about the artists or the AIR program, visit www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist or follow the Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency on Facebook to get daily updates!

Thursday, 17 July 2014

Learn More About the AIR Artists!


If you are interested in learning more about the artists participating in this year's Artist in Residency, but haven't been able to visit them in their Snye Studio in the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery yet, then check out the new online flipbook.

This book features a brief biographical entry on each of the four artists and features some of their work so you can gain a sense of who they are and their individual artistic style. 


Enjoy!

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Artist in Residency Open House TOMORROW




The Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency are excited to be hosting an Open House at their Snye Studio in the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery on Thursay, July 17, 2014 from 2 pm to 6 pm. 

Come meet the resident artists: Liana Wheeldon, Mandy Wills, Penny Seilyon Chun and Reinalie Jorolan. 

Every week you will have a chance to see the artists at work and learn more about the artistic process. 

Everyone is welcome!

Visit www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist for more information about AIR and the artists. 


Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Artist in Residency in Fort McMurray Today


The Wood Buffalo Artists in Residency are being featured in the Fort McMurray Today newspaper! Russell Thomas will be conducting interviews with each of the 4 artists. 

To read the first interview with Liana Wheeldon, click here.

If you want to learn more about art, or this year's artists, why not visit them in person in their studio? The next Open House will be this Thursday, July 17 from 5 pm to 9 pm in the Snye Studio (inside the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery). Everyone is welcome to stop by!

To learn more about the Artist in Residency program, please visit www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist.