Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Local public farm market in Centennial Park, Liverpool. Starts May 20, 2011. Runs every Friday 9-2pm. until mid-Oct. Offering locally produced baked goods, produce, fresh fish, art and crafts products, local entertainment and more. Info call 530-6182
t: view phone (902) 530-6182
The Market on the Mersey is a new public farm market located in Centennial Park, Liverpool, NS. The market starts on May 20, 2011 and runs every Friday 9-2pm until mid-October. Offering locally produced baked goods, produce, fresh fish, art and crafts products, natural and/or environmentally friendly products and more. Join your friends at the market and meet your local producers, craftspeople, artisans and entertainers. Come to the Market on the Mersey, excite your senses and enjoy a unique shopping
experience with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere and talented, local
entertainment. For more information or to become a vendor please call Joanne at 530-6182 or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Market-on-the-Mersey/185689084804578
Showing posts with label artists. Show all posts
Showing posts with label artists. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
cre8ery Gallery - Upcoming events
For anyone who will be in Winnipeg Manitoba during the next few weeks, the following will be of interest.
Birds, Bees, Bears, and Beers, by Evin Collis, Erin Josephson-Laidlaw & Timothy Raffey
Opening Reception February 17th, 7-11pm
Free & Artists in attendance
Additional exhibit hours: Sat-Tues, 12-6pm
(admin closed on Riel Day no sketch night)
Exhibition Ends: Tues, Feb. 22, 6pm
http://cre8ery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=252&Itemid=34
Theses three artists recently returned to Winnipeg after each spending time in Toronto, Ontario and Florence, Italy. Influenced by the malleable nature of myth, each has created work exploring the connection between myth and culture-- whether it be monumentalizing things which are usually hushed, elevating the mundane to the mythic, or irreverently altering existing narratives. Through drawing, painting, collage, photography, and animation the artists explore a world and a Winnipeg in constant translation from the literal to the mythical.
EVIN COLLIS, born and raised in Winnipeg, graduated from the Ontario College of Art & Design in 2010 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting. He has recently returned to Winnipeg upon completing an internship at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, Italy. His works are interdisciplinary and currently focuses on the re-interpretation of Canadian history, myth and folklore.
ERIN JOSEPHSON-LAIDLAW, born in 1987 in Winnipeg, graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2010 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting. She completed her thesis in Florence, Italy, received her BFA in Toronto. She currently lives and works in Winnipeg.
TIMOTHY RAFFEY is a photographer. He lives and works, usually in Winnipeg.
New Works in the Auxiliary Gallery by...Dave Swiecicki, Jillian Seniuk Cicek, Alan Davies, Helen Girard & Lori Zebiere
http://cre8ery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=77
cre8ery's fundraiser: Strength By Numbers: Donations accepted Mar 4 – April 2: Tues - Sat 12-6 pm; Mon & Thurs 6-10 pm, set your minimum bid at $50+; We're looking for both performers & artworks!
http://cre8ery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=249&Itemid=77
Upcoming Exhibition: Eastern Influences, by Eastern Manitoba Coop Artists, Reception: Feb 24, 6:30 - 9pm.
http://cre8ery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=255&Itemid=34
cre8ery workshops: http://cre8ery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=61
1.The Blunt & The Obvious for the Oblivious-an arts marketing workshop with cre8ery director and artist Jordan Miller, Sun., Mar. 6, 1-3 pm, $15, please bring note book and pen. It is recommended you pre-register so we have enough handouts for all.
2.Colour Theory: Learning the Colour Wheel, Indra Skuja Grislis, March 12 & 13, 12:30-4:30 pm, $120, includes all supplies
Sketch Nights: Mon. & Thurs. 6:30-9:30 pm, $7 drop-in for everyone! Please note there will be no sketch night on Monday Feb 21.
Birds, Bees, Bears, and Beers, by Evin Collis, Erin Josephson-Laidlaw & Timothy Raffey
Opening Reception February 17th, 7-11pm
Free & Artists in attendance
Additional exhibit hours: Sat-Tues, 12-6pm
(admin closed on Riel Day no sketch night)
Exhibition Ends: Tues, Feb. 22, 6pm
http://cre8ery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=252&Itemid=34
Theses three artists recently returned to Winnipeg after each spending time in Toronto, Ontario and Florence, Italy. Influenced by the malleable nature of myth, each has created work exploring the connection between myth and culture-- whether it be monumentalizing things which are usually hushed, elevating the mundane to the mythic, or irreverently altering existing narratives. Through drawing, painting, collage, photography, and animation the artists explore a world and a Winnipeg in constant translation from the literal to the mythical.
EVIN COLLIS, born and raised in Winnipeg, graduated from the Ontario College of Art & Design in 2010 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting. He has recently returned to Winnipeg upon completing an internship at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, Italy. His works are interdisciplinary and currently focuses on the re-interpretation of Canadian history, myth and folklore.
ERIN JOSEPHSON-LAIDLAW, born in 1987 in Winnipeg, graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2010 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting. She completed her thesis in Florence, Italy, received her BFA in Toronto. She currently lives and works in Winnipeg.
TIMOTHY RAFFEY is a photographer. He lives and works, usually in Winnipeg.
New Works in the Auxiliary Gallery by...Dave Swiecicki, Jillian Seniuk Cicek, Alan Davies, Helen Girard & Lori Zebiere
http://cre8ery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=77
cre8ery's fundraiser: Strength By Numbers: Donations accepted Mar 4 – April 2: Tues - Sat 12-6 pm; Mon & Thurs 6-10 pm, set your minimum bid at $50+; We're looking for both performers & artworks!
http://cre8ery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=249&Itemid=77
Upcoming Exhibition: Eastern Influences, by Eastern Manitoba Coop Artists, Reception: Feb 24, 6:30 - 9pm.
http://cre8ery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=255&Itemid=34
cre8ery workshops: http://cre8ery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=61
1.The Blunt & The Obvious for the Oblivious-an arts marketing workshop with cre8ery director and artist Jordan Miller, Sun., Mar. 6, 1-3 pm, $15, please bring note book and pen. It is recommended you pre-register so we have enough handouts for all.
2.Colour Theory: Learning the Colour Wheel, Indra Skuja Grislis, March 12 & 13, 12:30-4:30 pm, $120, includes all supplies
Sketch Nights: Mon. & Thurs. 6:30-9:30 pm, $7 drop-in for everyone! Please note there will be no sketch night on Monday Feb 21.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Call for Porposals - Works in all media
Cadillac Fairview : Call for Proposals, Deadline May 14
Call for Proposals
Encounters with Art TM series is a unique cultural initiative of Cadillac Fairview at Fairview Mall in Toronto. The program presents contemporary art and education to the general populace within the framework of a shopping centre. By presenting contemporary work within a familiar setting, the series challenges people's perception of art. Fairview Mall attracts 15 million visitors annually and is easily accessible by the Yonge-Sheppard subway line.
Cadillac Fairview and Fairview Mall are inviting proposals for new or existing works that engage the public spaces at Fairview Mall. Works in all media will be considered including sculpture, performance, video, audio, installation, photography, painting, drawing and digital media.
Proposals by individual artists, groups and curators will be considered.
Fees paid for Art Projects:. A maximum of CAD $15,000.00 for an exhibition project featuring new work. This amount is intended to cover artist/curator fee, materials, transportation, all aspects of production and installation and removal costs. For existing work, only an exhibition fee plus installation, removal and transportation costs will be paid.
Submission Requirements:
• Project proposal outlining the components of the proposed work and location on site; include dimensions and materials
• Artist or curatorial statement
• Budget showing materials, installation/removal, transportation, and other critical costs
• 5 -10 images or colour photocopies of relevant /related work, indicating materials, dimensions, year and description.
• c.v.
Address submission materials to:
Mary Pan
5694 Highway 7, Suite 189
Markham, Ontario L3P 1B4
Canada
Materials will not be returned unless accompanied by an appropriately sized stamped self-addressed envelope for Canadian or international submissions.
ALL MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010
Call for Proposals
Encounters with Art TM series is a unique cultural initiative of Cadillac Fairview at Fairview Mall in Toronto. The program presents contemporary art and education to the general populace within the framework of a shopping centre. By presenting contemporary work within a familiar setting, the series challenges people's perception of art. Fairview Mall attracts 15 million visitors annually and is easily accessible by the Yonge-Sheppard subway line.
Cadillac Fairview and Fairview Mall are inviting proposals for new or existing works that engage the public spaces at Fairview Mall. Works in all media will be considered including sculpture, performance, video, audio, installation, photography, painting, drawing and digital media.
Proposals by individual artists, groups and curators will be considered.
Fees paid for Art Projects:. A maximum of CAD $15,000.00 for an exhibition project featuring new work. This amount is intended to cover artist/curator fee, materials, transportation, all aspects of production and installation and removal costs. For existing work, only an exhibition fee plus installation, removal and transportation costs will be paid.
Submission Requirements:
• Project proposal outlining the components of the proposed work and location on site; include dimensions and materials
• Artist or curatorial statement
• Budget showing materials, installation/removal, transportation, and other critical costs
• 5 -10 images or colour photocopies of relevant /related work, indicating materials, dimensions, year and description.
• c.v.
Address submission materials to:
Mary Pan
5694 Highway 7, Suite 189
Markham, Ontario L3P 1B4
Canada
Materials will not be returned unless accompanied by an appropriately sized stamped self-addressed envelope for Canadian or international submissions.
ALL MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Local Festivals
I just learned that the Mahone Bay Boat Festival will not be held this year. This event is 20 years old but lack of volunteers and an operating loss from last year have left the organizers with no choice... the festival is cancelled.
What will this mean to the local artists? Fewer visitors, fewer buyers, fewer sales.
If events such as this are to continue there must be a way for all interested parties to support the function and to make sure that continued success is possible. However, things have to change as well. People do not want to see the same old thing year after year. They want new experiences and many festivals don't deliver on that front.
To all festival organizers, try to introduce one new item a year. It may be as simple as replacing the opening speeches with a ribbon cutting instead...not in addition to. Look for ways to increase participation and involvement and reward the volunteers. Make sure they get into the concerts, or have first choice at the sale tables or get a plaque or certificate of appreciation.
Will all festivals survive? No. Should all festivals survive? No. But a community needs to save the good and make them better. That is the only way for everyone to be winners.
What will this mean to the local artists? Fewer visitors, fewer buyers, fewer sales.
If events such as this are to continue there must be a way for all interested parties to support the function and to make sure that continued success is possible. However, things have to change as well. People do not want to see the same old thing year after year. They want new experiences and many festivals don't deliver on that front.
To all festival organizers, try to introduce one new item a year. It may be as simple as replacing the opening speeches with a ribbon cutting instead...not in addition to. Look for ways to increase participation and involvement and reward the volunteers. Make sure they get into the concerts, or have first choice at the sale tables or get a plaque or certificate of appreciation.
Will all festivals survive? No. Should all festivals survive? No. But a community needs to save the good and make them better. That is the only way for everyone to be winners.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Marketing
Marketing...what a challenge for many artists. The ability to create beautiful work is not often matched with the skill to find customers and to promote the sales of the artwork.
This it a topic that is very obvious to me right now as I have spent several hours during the last few days working on a set of CDs on the topic of Marketing developed with the artist and craft producer in mind.
There are a few things that all successful marketing campaigns have in common, regardless of the service or product or art work being offered for sale. The first is the simple fact that there is a development and documented plan. An attempt to logically develop how and where the items or services will be offered, the methods that will be used to tell potential customers about the opportunities available and details of the benefits of making a purchase.
The second common item is the development of a budget to plan when and where advertising and promotional expenditures will happen.
The third common thread is the review and revision of the marketing plan to reflect new facts or circumstances as they become available.
This aspect of a business may be difficult for some but it does become easier with practice. It is important and essential if the artist or craft producer wants to increase sales through new customers or venues.
This it a topic that is very obvious to me right now as I have spent several hours during the last few days working on a set of CDs on the topic of Marketing developed with the artist and craft producer in mind.
There are a few things that all successful marketing campaigns have in common, regardless of the service or product or art work being offered for sale. The first is the simple fact that there is a development and documented plan. An attempt to logically develop how and where the items or services will be offered, the methods that will be used to tell potential customers about the opportunities available and details of the benefits of making a purchase.
The second common item is the development of a budget to plan when and where advertising and promotional expenditures will happen.
The third common thread is the review and revision of the marketing plan to reflect new facts or circumstances as they become available.
This aspect of a business may be difficult for some but it does become easier with practice. It is important and essential if the artist or craft producer wants to increase sales through new customers or venues.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Upcoming Events
August 1 & 2nd - Summer Fest Craft Show & Sale, Windsor
August 4 - 7 Giant Quilt Expo - Saulnierville
Aug 6 Blueberry Festival, West Pubnico http://www.acadianvillage.museum.gov.ns.ca/
August 6 -8 Chester Art Festival, Chester http://www.chesterartcentre.com/
August 21 - 22 New Ross Community Fair, New Ross
August 23 Halifax Anitque Car Club 46th Show and Shine, Halifax http://www.hacc.chebucto.org/
This is just a small sampling of upcoming events in Nova Scotia over the next few days. For a full listing visit http://www.novascotia.com/
August 4 - 7 Giant Quilt Expo - Saulnierville
Aug 6 Blueberry Festival, West Pubnico http://www.acadianvillage.museum.gov.ns.ca/
August 6 -8 Chester Art Festival, Chester http://www.chesterartcentre.com/
August 21 - 22 New Ross Community Fair, New Ross
August 23 Halifax Anitque Car Club 46th Show and Shine, Halifax http://www.hacc.chebucto.org/
This is just a small sampling of upcoming events in Nova Scotia over the next few days. For a full listing visit http://www.novascotia.com/
Monday, July 27, 2009
Free Resources for the Artist and Craft Producer
For all you artists and crafters out there...a website that will provide a link to your website. Free of charge. http://www.trulycanadianmade.com/. This site is a great resource for buyers as it lists links to websites of artists from across Canada.
If you wish to receive a free monthly newsletter that is written for artists and craft producers please send an email to info@uniquelymanitoba.ca to be added to the distribution list. While the newsletter has a lot of info about upcoming events in Manitoba, creative types will find the articles of interest no matter where you live.
If you wish to receive a free monthly newsletter that is written for artists and craft producers please send an email to info@uniquelymanitoba.ca to be added to the distribution list. While the newsletter has a lot of info about upcoming events in Manitoba, creative types will find the articles of interest no matter where you live.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Summer Sales
Summertime is often a good time for craft sales. People are travelling and want momentos of a pleasant visit. This year more and more people are taking advantage of stay-vacations. They are staying at home or close to home and exploring and discovering their local surroundings. This is a great chance for artists and craft producers to get local people more familiar with their items. Sometimes in the busy hustle of everyday life we don't take the time to seek our the beauty that is all around us...but on a stay vacation what a great opportunity to explore and discover what we normally don't have time for.
This year may be the time for artists and craft producers to find a local venue, a kiosk or a table in the local mall, or a display on the walls of a local restaurant. Look at all the alternatives that are available and chose the one or two that will showcase your work to the local tourist.
Make sure you get a listing of names for your newsletter...always a great way to stay in touch. Always ask permission before placing an individual on your mailing list. In some areas it is illegal to send unsolicited mail or emails to an individual.
This year may be the time for artists and craft producers to find a local venue, a kiosk or a table in the local mall, or a display on the walls of a local restaurant. Look at all the alternatives that are available and chose the one or two that will showcase your work to the local tourist.
Make sure you get a listing of names for your newsletter...always a great way to stay in touch. Always ask permission before placing an individual on your mailing list. In some areas it is illegal to send unsolicited mail or emails to an individual.
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