by Michel deNoncourt on July 13, 2010
Last Sunday July 11 the GAPACC artists were demonstrating :
Abbey Allen in paintings, Helen Jones in wood carving, Nancy Stevens in people drawing, Felicity Redgrave in animal drawing, Bruce Campbell in canvas painting, Larche artists in papermaking, Michel de Noncourt in sculpture, Greg Melchin and his brother in a drumming workshop and Ann Comozzi in silk painting.
This is the first time ever that GAPACC artists have been formally invited to participate actively at an Highland Games cultural event. The invitation was brought to GAPACC by Ann Marie MacKenzie Secretary of the Games.
Thank you to the artists who took time to not only be present but to engage in demonstrating and asking participation from the visitors.
Art reaching the community at the ground level as our GAPACC mandate.
Thank you specially to Tila Kellman who coordinated this GAPACC Exhibition Committee event. Let’s all be back next year !
by gregmelchin on July 5, 2010
GAPACC and the Gathering of the Arts are pleased to present a number of workshops for people of all ages!
Riding with the Romans: Classical Sculpture
Wednesday, July 7th, 1.00pm, St. James United Church
In this session Fenn Martin will be leading a presentation on how to sculpt figures in clay. In this participatory group project, we will create an action packed adventure scene, and mount it for display. Time to dig in, get your hands dirty and create your favourite heroes in clay! All clay and tools provided. All ages welcome!
The Art of Calligraphy: Japanese-style Ink-Brush Painting
Saturday, July 10th, 1.30pm, St. James United Church
Local artist and professional designer Ruth Young will provide an introduction to Japanese-style ink-brush painting. Come learn and participate in this introduction to an ancient and sophisticated art form! Materials provided on site. Ages 8 and up.
Groove Workshop: Hand drumming
Sunday, July 11th, 1.00pm, Columbus Field
Professional drummer Brendan Melchin will introduce concepts of rhythm and “groove” to young people while developing basic hand drum technique. No prior musical experience is necessary, and hand drums will be provided at the workshop.
The Camera Eye: Photography
Wednesday, July 14th, 10.00am, St. James United Church
Cara Jones of Intuitive Eye Productions (www.carajones.ca) will host a workshop on techniques of artistic photography. Get an introduction to the techniques used by professional photographers! Don’t forget to bring a camera!
Landscapes/Streetscapes: Watercolour
Wednesday, July 14th, 2.00pm, St. James United Church
Local artist Felicity Redgrave will help participants develop their watercolour technique. Participants are encouraged to bring a photograph of their choice for painting. Watercolour supplies provided.
For all workshops, pre-registration is not necessary – just show up before the event! There is a $5 registration fee for all workshops. For more information, call 867-2172 or e-mail Greg Melchin at gmelchin@stfx.ca
by Michel deNoncourt on June 25, 2010
Dear GAPACC members, June 25 , 2010
Our 2010 AGM on Tuesday June 22 was very successful and well attended. Annual Chair reports were presented for acceptation and discussion by our eight different standing committees.
We presented a well structured 2010-2012 Strategic Plan for consideration to the members present. The explanation was followed by a question period.
One of the main activity of the evening was the presentation of a resolution to modify the GAPACC by-laws that read as such :
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION
In principle, the name of the Society is Antigonish Culture Alive Association.
The objects of the Society are :
a) To serve the artistic and cultural interests of the people in the Antigonish area.
b) To offer programs and services for the education and training in, and appreciation of, the arts and culture for people in the Antigonish area.The vote was unanimous for the name change and the objectives.
The mandate of the Antigonish Culture alive (ACA) will now refer mostly to the surrounding Antigonish area.
It had become more and more difficult to meet our previous mandate to cover the three counties of Pictou, Antigonish and Guysborough area.We will still be active in Pictou and Guysborough but the Board focus and agenda will reflect more the local Antigonish area needs.
Michel de Noncourt
Chair
Antigonish Culture alive
by Michel deNoncourt on June 18, 2010
I want to take this occasion to invite all GAPACC members to attend the Annual General Meeting happening Tuesday evening June 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the St FX Art Gallery. On this occasion the Board will be looking to rename our organization to more accurately reflect our mandate in the area. We are also looking at acquiring Charitable Status in order to facilitate our fund raising and there will be a discussion on a proposal for a new strategic plan.
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