A Kaleidoscopic Explosion of Different Worlds Exhibition

MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery presented by the Kirschner Family Corporation is very excited to announce the first art exhibition of 2016 titled A Kaleidoscopic Explosion of Different Worlds, which will be on display from January 11^th – January 29^th, 2016.

A Kaleidoscopic Explosion of Different Worlds duo art exhibition is a harmonious collaboration of changing form and colour by artists Tammy Huggan & Anastasia Meicholas. These two very talented and diverse artists come together in this exhibition to showcase their individual and collaborative artworks. Coming from very different backgrounds, both artists have distinct styles yet share whimsical childlike characteristics, bold with multiple levels of lines and color. This exhibition, first viewed at a glance, will be sure to catch the viewer’s eye, drawing them into the finer elements and deeper meanings found in the details.

Please join us at the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery presented by the Kirschner Family Corporation for the opening reception on Thursday, January 14^th from 7-9PM. There will be live music from Tammy Huggan, light refreshments and a cash bar. 

Filling the Palette

MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery presented by Kirschner Family Corporation is excited to announce their 5th Annual Charity Exhibition titled Filling the Palette is open for viewing Monday, November 9th through to November 29th and benefits the Wood Buffalo Food Bank!

This year the silent auction component of the exhibition will be held online at 32auctions.com/fillingthepalette commencing during the Open Reception on November 12th. 10 artworks will be for auction while the rest can be purchased at the displayed price. 50% of the sale price will go to the Wood Buffalo Food Bank with the other 50% going to the artist. 

Do not miss the Open Reception November 12th, from 7PM - 9PM. Enjoy light refreshments, live music and view a variety of artworks from local artists, having the chance to bid on artwork for yourself and donate to a great cause!

Please bring a non perishable food item as a donation to the Wood Buffalo Food Bank. For more information please visit http://www.macdonaldisland.ca/art-culture. 

ASA Call for Submissions- Guilty Pleasures

Guilty pleasures are enjoyed and considered pleasurable even though the pleasure is often accompanied by the guilt or embarrassment of someone else finding out about your “secret”. Do artists have guilty pleasures?  Of course they do. Things like junk food, music, video games, book tastes, films, etc. are all examples of guilty pleasures all people experience.  In addition, for the artist, it could also be about colours he or she uses in their work, the mediums he or she chooses, the topics, and the tools. This exhibition gives you, the artist, an opportunity to reveal part of yourself through your art which shares something about what gives you pleasure at the same time you may feel somewhat reticent about sharing with the public. In this exhibition, the artist must present a description that shows both the pleasure and describes the guilt associated with the experience. 

The Society will invite all artists residing in Alberta and all ASA members to submit their work to the exhibition Guilty Pleasures. The exhibition intends to showcase a variety of artistic media where artists explored an introspective, a deconstructed or literal exposure of a guilty pleasure.

For further information and to apply, please go to http://albertasocietyofartists.com/calls-for-submissions/

LOCATIONS 
There are currently no venues booked for this exhibition. However, the ASA is currently submitting the exhibition to prospective venues. Accepted artists will be notified of all exhibiting venue locations and dates once negotiations are solidified. 

IMPORTANT DATES 
Deadline for Submissions: December 31, 2014 
Notification of Acceptance: January 23, 2014

REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Eligibility: 

• All artists must be 18 years of age or older. Open to all artists residing in Alberta and all ASA members and supporting members 

2.  Exhibition Information: 

• Artists may not have submitted this artwork previously for consideration into any other ASA exhibits. 
• Artists may not have exhibited this artwork previously in Alberta, and may not exhibit the work elsewhere before the exhibit takes place. 
• The theme is Guilty Pleasures – up to the interpretation of the artist while adhering to the Overview in this Prospectus. 
• Artist gives permission to ASA to hold work for up to 2 years as we look for other venues for the exhibition. 
• Two pieces of artwork can be submitted per artist. 
• Date of Artists' Reception to be determined. While the primary purpose of this exhibition is educative, the ASA will accept both works for exhibition only and works for sale. 
• Any sale arising from this exhibit will have a commission not to exceed 50% of the value of the work. 
• The commission is dependent on the requirements of each venue. 
• Notification of the results of the jury will be by email. 
• Hanging and take down dates and times to be determined. Incomplete submissions will not move to jurying phase. 
• Jury results are final; artists will not receive feedback or comments from the jury. 

3. General Submission Information
Each submission must contain the following: 

• Completed and signed application form. Applications can be submitted by mail or through the ASA website. Please visit http://albertasocietyofartists.com/calls-for-submissions/ to print application or submit online. 
• Include the jury fee of $25 made out to The Alberta Society of Artists. 
• Please Note: submissions will not move to the jurying phase until the cheque has been received if submitting by mail.  Online payments may be made by Paypal. Check website for instructions. A 100 word artwork statement related to the piece submitted. Artist's CV of no more than 3 pages that describes education, exhibition history, art organization memberships, the image as described in the format described below that adheres to the exhibition's theme. 

4.  Image Requirements: 

• Entries must be submitted online through the ASA website or as digital files burned to a CD. Entries must conform to the guidelines as follows: 
• Artwork may not have been created as part of a class or a workshop. 
• Files and images submitted on a CD must include a signed hard copy of application form. Each image file must be in JPEG format and should not exceed 3 MB in size.  
• Please ensure that all image files are correctly oriented.
• Image files must be clear of frames, walls, borders or any other backgrounds. Images should be of the artwork only; no date stamps, no watermarks, no copyright symbols, or any other elements should be present that will obstruct the visual field. 
• If submitting online, a scanned or filled out entry form must be uploaded as a word document or PDF document labeled as: FirstName_LastName_Submission.doc or .pdf. 
• Artists must include an artwork statement that does not exceed 100 words. 
• Image files should be appropriately labeled: LastName_FirstName_Title.jpg. One extra detail image file can be presented for 2-D artwork and labeled: LastName_FirstName_Title_Detail.jpeg. 
• 3D Pieces can provide up to 4 images to present the 360 degree view of the work: LastName_FirstName_Title_1.jpeg. 
• Diptychs and triptychs must be submitted in one file showing how the pieces work together and individually as image files labeled: LastName_FirstName_Title_A.jpeg and B.jpeg. 
• Label the CD with your name, exhibit you are entering and telephone number. 
• All submission elements must be received at the same time including the jury fee.  

Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/ASA-Call-for-Submissions---Guilty-Pleasures

Saturday at the Gallery: Northern Lights and Landscapes Art Exhibition

Saturday at the Gallery: Northern Lights and Landscapes Art Exhibition

Saturday October 25th, 2014       11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gallery at Frames & More invites you to share in the talent of our Gallery artists at an exhibition "Northern Lights and Landscapes" while enjoying complimentary sweet treats and apple cider. 

Featured Gallery artists include: Carol Breen, Dave Ball, Maryanne Jespersen, Leigh Merritt, Bill Martin and Michael Dobson. 

Exhibiting artists will be in the Gallery throughout the day. 


Gallery at Frames & More, B3 10015 Centennial Drive, Fort McMurray
framesandmore.ca 

Community Art Exhibit & Reception- Sat. September 27, 2014

Beacon Original Art Call for Submissions

Beacon Original Art is holding it’s annual Fall Art Exhibition and Sale on Saturday October 18, 2014 at the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Centre. 

Since 2009, we have been providing a professional space in Calgary for emerging and professional artists to sell their art works. 

We encourage all painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic, jewelry and fabric artists to apply to participate in our art show.  

Next Exhibition and Sale: Saturday October 18, 2014 
Submission Deadline for this Event: Saturday September 6, 2014 
For further details please visit our website Beacon Original Art - Submissions

Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/Beacon-Original-Art-Call-for-Submissions

Art Exhibit & Sale at Keyano Art Gallery

The Secret Garden Art Exhibit & Sale will be open in the Keyano Art Gallery during all performances of Les Misérables
Feb 13-15 • 12pm–11pm
Feb 18-23 • 12pm–11pm

The Artist
Jonathan Havelock is a self-taught photographer who first started exhibiting in 2009.  The unique look of his work is the result of countless hours of creative effort in the field and at his studio.  His goal is to create a two-step process in the enjoyment of each image - to have the viewer first explore the medium of the piece (i.e. oil vs. photography – flat vs. texture, etc.) – and then to appreciate the piece based on its merits as a reflection of our natural world.

The Secret Garden Theme 
The Secret Garden provides an intimate and unusual perspective of plants and flowers.  Subjects have been presented to accentuate contrast, light and depth – to attract and draw one into an imagined garden of beauty and colour.

His work can be viewed on his website at www.jonathanhavelock.com

"Here and There" Exhibit at MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery

My Multicultural McMurray Art Show- Dec. 12, 2013

Art Exhibit at Frames & More - Oct 26th to Nov 9th, 2013

*Please note that the art exhibition starts on October 26th, not October 16th. There is an error on the poster. 

Artist in Residency Final Show

Last night's exhibit opening of "Socius" was the perfect ending to Artists in Residency 2013. The event was a success with great people, great conversation and of course, great art!

Thank you to everyone who came to the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery and showed your support for the arts. 

Artists in Residency Final Show TONIGHT!

Exhibit Opening: Details and Distance: Part II

LatinART Exhibition @ MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery

Quad High Art Show - Opening Rescheduled

The Quad High Art Show has been rescheduled. 

The opening reception will be Friday evening, June 14, 2013 from 6-8pm at the Keyano Art Gallery.

Art Exhibition: boppin' with Mr. Mynah

Suncor Business Centre Youth Art Gallery Opening

 At 4:30 today (Tuesday, May 7) we will be opening a youth art gallery at the Suncor Business Centre. 

The gallery is currently showcasing some incredible artwork by our very own Holy Trinity students. In fact, the entire exhibit is HT work, many of which are new pieces that were not displayed as part of the Peter Czuy Gallery Opening. 

If you would like to join us for an hour of great art, free food, and a speech or two, we would love to have you! 

The Suncor Business Centre is just north of the Timberlea interchange on highway 63 (by Cat and Burnco). Please park around back. 

We are very excited about this partnership between Industry, Art & Youth and know you will be amazed by the great pieces on display. 

-- 

Loraine Humphrey
Manager
Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts at Holy Trinity Catholic High School
780-792-0012 ext. 6453 

Coming Soon to Our Facility: 

UpTown! Dance Yearend Shows: May 10-12 

Rigoletto -- Met Opera: Live in HD: May 25 

Tickets available by phone at 780-792-0012 ext. 2 or at the Box Office. Visit our website at secpa.ca for more details.

MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery April 2013 Newsletter

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

Visual Art & Design Graduation Exhibition

Friday, April 19, 2013 - Friday, May 3, 2013

Join our graduating Visual Art & Design students for their exhibition reception April 19th 7-9pm. The exhibition in Keyano Art Gallery will be open week days 9am -5pm and weekends 12pm -5pm till May 3rd. All student works are for sale.

http://keyano.ca/events/visual-art-and-design-graduation-exhibition

Art Exhibit Opening: People and Places Along the Way

MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery presented by Kirschner Family Corporation would like to invite you to the Opening Party of People and Places Along the Way on Thursday, March 7 @ 7:00 p.m. 

People and Places Along the Way is a duo exhibition created by local artists Liana Wheeldon and Megan Storrar and explores the representation of human beings in different contexts. 

Both artists capture stories through travels, books, fantasies and everyday life, while themes include humour, passion, happiness and sadness. 

“Nothing is more magical than having the imagination captured so strongly that one feels like the characters are people we know,” said Wheeldon. 

Christine Burton, RMWB Councillor will be the Guest Speaker for the Opening. 

Light refreshments and complimentary appetizer will be served. 

People and Places Along the Way is on display from March 4-31.