The 5th Annual Timeraiser presented by Suncor and Shell

Hello Artists & Art Enthusiasts,

It’s that time of year again! The artworks have been chosen and are ready to be installed…. The 5^th Annual Timeraiser presented by Suncor and Shell will be ready for viewing Monday April 4^th to April 29^th, 2016 at the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery presented by the Kirschner Family Corporation! Please join us, along with FuseSocial for the opening reception and silent auction event which will take place on April 14^th, from 6:30pm – 9pm, event ticket required. As a reminder the opening and event will take place on the second Thursday of April in celebration of volunteer week, April 10^th – April 16^th.

What is the Timeraiser Silent Auction? Timeraiser is a volunteer matching fair and a silent art auction with a twist. Rather than bid money, participants bid volunteer hours to obtain artwork that has been purchased by FuseSocial from local artists. During the event there will be roughly 20 organizations on-site with information booths for guests to mingle and get to know more about these organizations, the services they provide and their community involvement. There will be a cash bar and an assortment of appetizers will be provided.

For more information please visit: http://fusesocial.ca/ If you’d like to purchase tickets for the Timeraiser Opening Reception & Silent Auction Event please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/5th-wood-buffalo-timeraiser-presented-by-tickets-19612075245

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. 

Call for Submissions-2016 Street Banner Contest

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s Street Banner Contest is back! The theme for the 2016 contest is My Home – Wood Buffalo Landmarks. The Street Banner Contest is a civic beautification program that aims to engage community members, showcase the beauty of the region and highlight local artists. Four designs will be selected by a panel of volunteer judges from the community. Winning artists will be awarded $500, and have their selected artwork displayed on street banners from May 2016 to November 2016.

Last years’ competition had 46 stunning submissions making it a difficult feat for our artist selection panel to choose only four finalists. The four finalists entries, shown above, had their selected artwork displayed on banners throughout the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in celebration of the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.

Artists may submit their entry for the 2016 contest from January 6 until 4 p.m. MST to Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. For more information please visit the RMWB website or contact a Community Strategies Coordinator at 780-788-1489 or email beautification@rmwb.ca.

Community Artwork Exhibit

Be sure to check out the Community Artwork Exhibit at the Keyano College Art Gallery until April 12th.  All pieces on display are works from the Adult & Youth Community Art classes offered through the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts.

Spring class registration is now open for both Adult & Youth Beginner & Advanced Art classes.  More info and online registration is at:  https://event-wizard.com/2015ComPrograms/0/welcome/

Medal Design Competition for the Western Canada Summer Games

The Western Canada Summer Games 2015 Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is pleased to announce a medal design competition which will be open to the public on Friday, September 19, 2014.

All entrants must be residents of the RMWB and the medals must reflect the unique nature, theme, culture and spirit of the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games and our region’s diversity and big spirit. The design must be original and not previously produced. 
The grand prize winner will receive a $1000 prize. The winner will also be given recognition at a public event hosted by the 2015 Wood Buffalo Western Canada Summer Games. 

Eligibility:
• This opportunity is open to all residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. 
• Employees of 2015 Western Summer Games Host Society and their immediate family are not eligible to submit an entry. 
• Medial Design Committee members and jurors are excluded from submitting an entry. 

Submission Requirements:
• The medal must reflect the unique nature, theme, culture and spirit of the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games and our region’s diversity and big spirit. 
• The design must be original and not previously produced. 
• The design is for the front side of the medal. 
• The design needs to fit the medal design template. (The medal design template will be available at www.2015woodbuffalo.com on Sept. 20th)
• If text is part of the design submission must be in English. 
• A scaled drawing of the medal design using the medal design template must be submitted. 
• The design must incorporate a ribbon loop. 
• A written description of the design rationale, limited to 300 words, must accompany the design submission. 

• All proposals must be submitted in an envelope by October 6, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. 
• Submissions can be mailed or dropped off at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Operations Centre Office at 9717 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K1 – Attention: Ash Young – 2015 Medal Design Contest. 
• All proposals must be submitted in an envelope by October 6, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. 


For more information on the Western Canada Summer Games 2015, go to www.2015woodbuffalo.com

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.