An AIR Affair! July 30, 2014

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

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 

Wood Buffalo AIR Talk- Breanna Fabbro

Wood Buffalo AIR Artist Talk - Sonia Burke Smith

Join us on Wednesday August 7, 2013 to learn about Sonia Burke-Smith, one of the artists who is working in the Fort McMurray Studio during the 2013 Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency Program.

Sonia will discuss her process and background and how her art has influenced the world around her.  Join in the discussion and participate in the activities that Sonia has planned.

When:  Wednesday August 7, 2013
Location: Athabasca Room (in the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery)
Time: 6:30 p.m.

For more information about the program, visit:  www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist

Artist Talk - Featuring Luke Maddaford

Each of the seven artists in the AIR program will be giving a fifteen to twenty minute Artist's Talk over the summer. During their talk the artists will discuss their history, practice and works. After each Talk there will be time for a question and answer period.

Please join us for this free public event and get to know each of the AIR artists during their individual Artist's Talk.

Date:

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Time:

6:30pm

Featured Artist: 

Luke Maddaford from the Fort McMurray Studio

Location: The series will be held in the Athabasca Room outside of the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery (second floor), within the the Suncor Leisure Centre on MacDonald Island Park.

This series is brought to you in partnership with the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery.

www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist

Artist in Residency 2013 - Artist Talk Series

Each of the seven artists in the AIR program will be giving a fifteen to twenty minute Artist's Talk over the summer. During their talk the artists will discuss their history, practice and works. After each Talk there will be time for a question and answer period.

Please join us for this free public event and get to know each of the AIR artists during their individual Artist's Talk.

Date:

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Time:

6:30pm

Featured Artist: 

Bree Mackin from the Fort McMurray Studio

Location: The series will be held in the Athabasca Room outside of the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery (second floor), within the the Suncor Leisure Centre on MacDonald Island Park.

This series is brought to you in partnership with the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery

www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist

MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery April 2013 Newsletter

For more information, please contact: anamaria.mendez@macdonaldisland.ca

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

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: Artist Talk Series

Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency: Artist Talk Series

2012 AIR Artist Talks

Mia Feuer, Artists Talk

The Wood Buffalo Artists Forum and MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery would like to invite you to an artist talk by Mia Feuer on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 4:00 pm. at MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery (second room at the Art Gallery).

Mia Feuer is a Canadian artist based in Washington, D.C. With a MFA in Sculptor from the Virginia Commonwealth University, Mia's sculptures-installations are exhibit in Art Galleries and Museums around the world. Mia explores the geography, infrastructure, borders and spaces around the world to create her monumental sculptures. Currently, Mia is a Professor of sculpture at George Mason University and American University, Washington, D. C.

This event is an opportunity for artists, art students and general public to explore and learn about contemporary artists. This is a great chance to connect our community through the Arts.

Please confirm your attendance ASAP to: anamaria.mendez@macdonaldisland.ca