Cobequid Community Fifth Art Exhibition

Cobequid Community Fifth Art Show and Sale
June 2nd and 3rd, 2012
Location: Sackville Community Center, 45 Connolly Rd., Lower
Sackville, N. S.
Registration: $8.00 per easel. Two easel limit.
First come first served — up to limit of easels allowed.
Set up 8:00 – to 10:00 a.m. June 2nd Open at Noon
Artists send out their own invitations.
10% of sales to building use. Artists must pay up front.
Contact Treasurer Judy MacIntosh for registration forms
Telephone: 902-865-7527
Committee for show: Jackie Cajolais, Jean Watson,
Judy MacIntosh, Joy Coyle

Atlantic Photo in Partnership with ViewPoint Gallery Announce Photo Competition

Atlantic Photo in Partnership with ViewPoint Gallery: are sponsoring and hosting this great event. It is open to anybody who wishes to submit his or her images to print. We mean anybody Pro, Artist, or Enthusiast. The show is meant to highlight the talent of our community. This is meant to be an inclusive and fun event. The following is an outline of the details.

ENTRY DEADLINE IS APRIL 1 2012

1) All images will be printed by Atlantic Photo Supply on 8×10 metallic paper, mounted on smooth mount.

2) The cost is $5 per entry, and $5.00 per print ($10 total). Limit to 4 entrees and prints per person. There will be 4 categories to enter under: Portrait, Wedding, Photographic Art, and Commercial.

3) There will be a panel of 3 Judges that will determine the winner in each category. There will also be a public choice ballet as well. There will prizes for the winners. To be announced at a later date. We are looking for creativity.

4) To submit your entry go to https://atlanticphotosupply.fotosource.com/login.html. Create your account and upload your file to the site. They should sized 8×10 at 300 DPI SRGB or Adobe98 color space. Order your 8×10 and proceed to check out. In the space for comments tell us the category for your entry. Your files should be named by the name you give the image.

5) If you want to proof your submission, there will be a $5.00 charge per print.

6) We intend to display the best 200 prints. You may pick up your prints at Atlantic Photo after the show, or we can mail them for an additional cost of $5.00

Watercolour/Acrylic Workshop

James E. Pay, SCA, UA, will be conducting a 5-day all mediums art
workshop from June 18, 2012, to June 22, 2012, in beautiful Prince
Edward Island. The location is Brackley Community Centre, Winsloe,
PEI. Participants can register for 3 days ($210) or 5 days ($325).
Beginner to experienced welcome. For information contact James &
Eileen Pay, tel: 902-832-9871, email: jayleen@ns.sympatico.ca. Our
website is www.theartofjamesepay.com.

Art Instruction Blog

Looking For Artists/Writers!

Are you an Artist that enjoys sharing tips or lessons with beginners?

Are you interested in helping thousands of artists improve their skills?

If so I would love to feature your lessons here on my blog.

This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself and your artwork to our growing community.

I am interested in lessons and tips on any medium, including crafts. This includes oils, acrylics, watercolor, pencil, colored pencil, pastels, digital art, photography,collage and anything else you may specialize in.

Lessons can be elaborate step by step demos with pictures, videos or text based articles.

I am especially interested in regular contributors to my blog. The more often you contribute, the more often you will be seen.

If you are interested, please contact me directly at the following email address:

webmaster@artinstructionblog.com

Please put “Submit Content” as the subject of your email.

We will then discuss in further detail how to get started.

 

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PRE-SHRUNK show Continues

Everyone is welcome to attend an artist talk this evening, Wednesday,
February 9th, 7-8:30pm where Shelley Mitchell and two other artists
will talk about the challenges of painting small. The Pre-Shrunk show
continues until February 16th at Argyle Fine Art-come and enjoy it.
There are over 400 works in the show this year, from over 70 artists
from all over Canada. Every medium is represented! All the works are
4″ x 5″ and sell for $175. These little works will brighten your
day….and maybe find a home with you.

You can see the show at www.argylefineart.com

Watercolor Workshops

“Painting the Wild Coast of Ireland” Anam Cara Writer’s & Artist’s Retreat, Beara Peninsula - May 12-19, contact Ginny Keegan ginkeegan90@gmail.com or 207-846-8863  or Evelyn Dunphy at artist@evelyndunphy Phone 207-443-5045.

“The Music of Watercolor, and How to Play It July 5-9, at Milford House Wilderness Retreat in beautiful southwestern Nova Scotia. A 4 day intensivecourse in watercolor techniques. . Contact Evelyn Dunphy atartist@evelyndunphy.com or call 207-443-5045.207-443-5045.

“A 4 day Plein Air Experience at the Lakes of Milford House & Kejimkujik National Park, Milford House Wilderness Retreat in Nova Scotia. July 10-14th.

 “In the Footsteps of Frederic Church at his original Camps on Millinocket Lake, Maine. July 26-29, August 16-19, and September 27-30.  Contact Evelyn Dunphy at artist@evelyndunphy.com or call 207-443-5045.

“Paint the Glorious Palette of Tuscany in Autumn at Castello Di Spannocchia, Italy. September 2-9th. Contact Evelyn at artist@evelyndunphy.com or 207-443-5045.

Evelyn Dunphy Studio

596 Foster Point Road
West Bath, ME 04530
207-443-5045

Website: www.evelyndunphy.com

CAPE BRETON WATERCOLOUR SYMPOSIUM II

Nora & Adolf
www.noragross.ca
CAPE BRETON WATERCOLOUR SYMPOSIUM II
Presented by the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour
To be held at the Gaelic College in St. Ann’s on the beautiful Island of Cape Breton July 2-6th
Registration is on July 1st. 
Instructors:  Brian Atyeo, Chris Gorey, Ron Hazell, William Rogers, Jean Pederson, Linda Kemp
This is a ‘not to be missed’ event for painters at any skill level, the location is stunning,
the accommodation is excellent, the food home cooked and plentiful and of course you get to live
for a week with like minded, artistic people. Come be energized and excited with us.  Paint all
day and be entertained at night.
For more information and to have the attachments on this event sent to you, call Nora Gross, registrar
at 1-902-462-3886 or e-mail Nora at agross@eastlink.ca  OR contact Bill Rogers at billrogers@eastlink.ca
or go on the CSPWC web site and locate the information there at www.cspwc.com

Felting workshop with Justine Kerr, Sunday 26th February, HALIFAX, 10am-4pm

Felting Workshop with Justine Kerr  


Sunday 26th February

2513 Sherwood Street, Halifax.
10am – 4pm

$60 per person, per workshop: all materials supplied

Felting Workshop Gift Certificates are sold through Justine Kerr 
$10 OFF for Repeat Participants & referrals!!!
Justine Kerr…”Felting is extremely easy and participants will be working with coloured fleece to create a painting in wool. Fibers are layered to create a rich depth using a felting needle to keep everything in place. Once the picture is complete, hot water and soap are used.  The piece is then agitated & so it will felt- (the interlocking of fibers where they shrink to create a cohesive structure)…” Research pictures will be provided but if you have any which inspire you please bring them. Instruction is offered in composition & design.

Beginners, without any prior art experience, can create a beautiful piece(s) of art to hang on their wall with pride.

Please bring a  lunch, tea will be provided.

FREE Class when you gather a group of 8 students for a felt workshop with me! You can have my felt workshop in your own home 

Please do pass this on to your friends-thanks! 

To see examples of Justine’s work visit   www.justinekerr.com & FaceBook

Justine also sells dyed fleece , felting needles & Moroccan Cactus threads at great prices

Justine is also having a HALF PRICE SALE of her FELT ART in her home/studio.

Jura Peddle’s tea cosies are selling for only $50 each-wow, what a gid deal!

Randy Hall-framer-very reasonable prices, Exit3, Timberlea (phone:876-2577)

RSVP to Justine Kerr : justinekerr@hotmail.com