Open Call for Individual and Group Artworks

The MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery presented by Kirschner Family Corporation in collaboration with Wood Buffalo Communities in Bloom will be hosting a collective exhibition entitled In Bloom, open to the public from July 25th through to August 19th, 2016. For this exhibition the gallery will be accepting individual art submissions and group proposals.

The “In Bloom” exhibition coincides with the Communities in Bloom’s annual competition and artists are encouraged to be inspired by the CiB program’s judging criteria in their own visual interpretation and express what beautification means to them. Examples include floral, landscapes and heritage. We are also accepting three dimensional artwork for this exhibition. They must fit within our new gallery display cases. 

Group submission proposals are due May 29th at 4:00pm, giving the successful group a month and a half to complete the artwork. Individual artists submissions of up to 3 finished artworks are due June 26th at 4:00pm.

For more information please visit our WEDSITE or contact Christina Beckman, Arts Exhibit Coordinator, Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo, P: 780-791-0070, ext. 5043, christina.beckman@ONErec.ca.

Shift Group Exhibition

Artists and Art Enthusiasts,

MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery invites you to their upcoming group exhibition entitled Shift: Celebrations of Change presented by Kirschner Family Corporation, April 28th - May 22nd, 2015.

Change is a natural phenomenon found in every human's life over varying amounts of time and commonly acknowledged as a personal experience. Change can also be found outside of oneself in nature, society and other people. This artwork celebrates the ongoing change in our lives on all levels. 

Please join us for the opening reception April 30th at 7:00pm. Enjoy a variety of artwork by six local artists: Alexandra Kavanagh, Shell Cave, Kritsana Naowakhun, Tamara Hannah, Frank Parsons and Treasure Cooper. Also enjoy a live Native American Flute performance by Frank Parsons, cash bar, snack platters and light refreshments.

Night Shift: Photography from Dusk until Dawn- Oct 9, 2014

4SIGHTS Opening Reception TONIGHT!

4SIGHTS Opening Reception- Thursday, August 28 at 7 PM

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

AIR Talk Tomorrow at 6:30 pm

Opening Reception of Il Ritratto: The Human Portrait - July 31, 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 

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!

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!

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. 

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.

The Art of Zhen Shan Ren Opening Reception July 19, 2014 from 2 pm to 4 pm

The Art of Zhen Shan Ren

International Art Exhibition July 19- 27, 2014

MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery 

Suncor Community Leisure Centre

Opening Reception July 19, 2014 from 2 pm to 4 pm

The Art of Zhen Shan Ren International Exhibition is an extraordinarily moving, intimate and inspiring exhibition giving a unique insight into the spiritual discipline Falun Gong (Falun Dafa) that teaches the principles of Truth, Compassion and Tolerance. The Art of Zhen Shan Ren explores the manifestation of good and evil in the context of a modern human atrocity: the
real time persecution of Faun Gong inside China; expresses the steadfast spirit of those who remain compassionate and tolerant under persecution, portrays stories of peace, beauty, courage and justice, and offers messages of hope and  triumph for the future.

The Art of Zhen Shan Ren is a collection of over 60 paintings by internationally renowned Chinese and western artists, including Canadian artists, Kathleen Gillis, Professor Kunlun
Zhang, and Xiaoping Chen. Since its debut in July 2004 in Washington D.C. at the Rayburn House, U.S. Congress building, the Exhibition has toured more than 50 countries with over 800 showings worldwide. Zhen Shan Ren Arts (Canada) is proud of introducing to residents of the city the rare opportunity to explore the art that has moved and inspired so many people around the world.

Artist in Residency Open House- Saturday, July 12, 2014

2014 Artist in Residency Begins!

Call for Artists for Art in the Park- Canada Day Celebrations

Call for Artists for Art in the Park-Canada Day Celebrations!

Outdoor tents will accommodate artist demonstrations and sales, hand crafters and art workshops. Tentative hours are  from 11 am to 3 pm, on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Please contact lucie.bause@onerec.ca if you are interested in booking a table and being part of this fun-filled outdoor community celebration!

Quad High School Art Show Opens June 5, 2014

The Quad High Art Show starts Thursday, June 5th at MacDonald Island Art Gallery! Join us for the opening reception from at 7:00-9:00 pm. The Quad High Art Show is a celebration of the outstanding artwork created this year by the students from our city’s four high schools! 
Come enjoy the music and art - and mingle with the student artists at the June 5th opening reception of the Quad High Art Show at MacDonald Island!

The Quad High Art Show will run from May 29th to June 25th.

Art Workshops for Adults- Spring Series 2014

 Learn to paint a bold, colourful acrylic landscape painting on a 16 x 20 canvas with local painter and instructor Kritsana Naowakhun.

The class will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in the Snye Room at MacDonald Island. 

Members: $50.00 
Non-members: $55.00 
(all materials included) 


For more information register at Guest Services or contact lucie.bause@ONErec.ca

Open Call for Original 2D Artworks- Deadline June 27, 2014

For more information about this opportunity, please visit http://www.portraitmcmurray.com/