by Michel deNoncourt on August 31, 2010
Contact East Exhibition Committee
GAPACC members are invited to participate in the upcoming Contact East exhibit:
The Contact East / ACA (GAPACC) 2010 Art Exhibition:
Thursday September 23 to Sunday September 26
2nd Floor, Keating Millenium Centre
This is an unjuried exhibition open to ACA (GAPACC) Members.
Continue reading to find the Submission Form…
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by Fenn Martin on August 30, 2010
Beat the Night with Antigonight
Antigonight, a one-night, outdoor festival of the arts, will take place on Saturday October 2. Many of the area’s finest musicians, storytellers, actors, poets, choirs, dancers, painters, sculptors and other artists are coming together to create a magical evening. This free event for all ages features activities in which everyone can participate regardless of age or ability.
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by Michel deNoncourt on July 13, 2010
Nancy Stevens at work on a portrait
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