The opening for this premier exhibition entitled “ Winter Light “ will be held on Monday February 6th, 4 PM till 7 PM. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to this celebration of Winter and the Art in Photography. If you can’t make it for this Grand Opening, drop by anytime during normal business hours daily. This exhibition and sale will run through April 30th, 2012.

The Women’s and Gender Studies Program is pleased to present their 13th Annual Film Festival. Festival  will consist of a mixture of documentary films of a variety of lengths, and two full length features: one is a recent Danish production “In a Better World”; the other invites us to revisit “Thelma and Louise”  after ten years. The films will be held in a variety of locations – both on campus and Saturday afternoon in the People’s Place Library. The details for the Festival are listed below and are on the attached poster.

Thursday 2 February, reception to follow, Desmond Oval, 7:30pm: “Flawed” (dir. Andrea Bier) 2012, “In a Better World” (dir. Susanne Dorfman) 2012

Friday 3 February, NH151, 2:30pm: “Savage” (dir. Lisa Jackson) 2010, “Thelma and Louise” (dir. Ridley Scott, writer Calli Khouri) 1991

Saturday 4 February, coffee and snacks provided, People’s Place Library, 1:00pm: “Latching On: the Politics of Breastfeeding in America” (dir. Katja Esson) 2010, “Dish: Women, Waitressing, and the Art of Service” (dir. Maya Gallus) 2010

Mary Beth Carty sings Robert Burns at a matinee performance on December 31 from 2-4pm at the StFX University Chapel. Greg Melchin to accompany on bass.

A live, participatory recording of Burns’ Auld Lang Syne and Carty’s The Aliens Are Nice will be made with support from NS Dept. Communities, Culture and Heritage.

Advance tickets are $12, available at Antigonish 5 to $1.00. Tickets are $15 at the door. Children are admitted free.

A portion of proceeds will benefit the Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund. Fund Chair, Mike MacDonald notes that there are expected to be over 300 applicants for assistance this year.

Come on out and enjoy this exciting performance!  https://www.facebook.com/events/338117376203036/

For more information call 863-8570

Alice Hoskins - Landscape Painter oil on panel 31" x 31" by Gillian McCulloch

Dandelion Season by Alice Hoskins watercolour

Memberships to your local art council make great gifts for the creative people on your holiday list! 2012 Memberships and artist note cards will be on sale at the Farmer’s Market on December 3, 10, and 17.

We will also be selling raffle tickets for a watercolour painting by Alice Hoskins. ‘Dandelion Season’ depicts a beautiful pastoral scene of Antigonish county. Tickets are $5 each or 5/$20.

Please come and celebrate the ‘cutting off’ of a tapestry commissioned for the People’s Place Library.

Artist and ACA member Murray Gibson designed this piece in collaboration with L’Arche Antigonish artists, and has been working on this in the library since it opened in May 2011. As the tapestry was woven the completed sections were rolled under, so while we could follow the progress of the section being worked we could never see the completed sections.

The unveiling will be a surprise and a celebration for all. We encourage you to come out for this wonderful opportunity. L’Arche artists and friends will surely be in attendance and it is not to be missed.

L’Arche Antigonish presents “The Gift: The Journey of the Fourth Wise Man” featuring members of the L’Arche Antigonish. This show will be held at the Bauer Theatre Fri, Nov 25 at 7 pm, Sat, Nov 26 at 3 pm and Sat, Nov 26 at 7 pm. Tickets are available at Antigonish 5¢ – $1 and Brendan’s Fairway.

All proceeds go to support the art program at L’Arche Antigonish.

TJ Ediger, an emerging artist in Antigonish Nova Scotia, is working on a 4 by 6 foot oil painting of Main Street Antigonish. The painting began as part of the Christmas Tree Lighting celebration November 25, 2011 on the front lawn of Southern Accents, 292 Main Street. TJ will continue painting in front of Southern Accents November 26 during the Santa Parade. This artwork will be completed in the ASAP Studio, back door of 319 Main Street, under Anderson Denture Clinic. Everyone is welcome to drop by and watch as the painting transforms. Once the oil paints are dry, it will be on display downtown. Check for back for more details.

RK Art is the first show that Deborah Jenkins is involved in organizing under a recent Canada Council grant. She is working with residence of the RK Nursing Home and continuing the tradition of enriching the quality of life though art making. The works on exhibit span the last two years and include pieces done in the Friday afternoon sessions with Alice Hoskins.

Deborah will be making a video on bringing art to the RK as well as developing an installation in which she seeks to involve each resident. “I am working as artist in residence at RK MacDonald from October 31 to March 31.  The purpose of this program is to support the residents in their creative endeavors: I would like to see them engrossed in making work that is both satisfying and meaningful to them. Meeting this objective means providing a supportive environment where people feel free to experiment. We will explore different perceptions of what art is and workshop art making techniques.”

To learn more visit Deborah’s blog at: deborah-jenkins.blogspot.com

Internet Strategies for Artists The Internet provides tools and methods for building an online portfolio, promoting your work, building alliances and selling online.

There are many cost effective methods for marketing and promotion.  This workshop will be a basic introduction to the different ways that the Internet can be used and how to select and plan your approach.

Topics will include the basics and benefits of a website, blog, social media, online sales and how to create and manage content.  Techniques will include developing an internet strategy that you can build over time.

• What methods can I use to reach an audience?
• How can I build an online portfolio?
• How can I have online sales?

Audience

This workshop is aimed at visual artists, performers, writers and anyone interested in learning more about how the Internet can be used to promote and market their work online.

Presenter

Denise Davies of Eckova with over 15 years of working with nonprofits and small business to develop effective Internet Strategies.  Denise is a member of the Antigonish Photographers Exhibit (APx), co-chair of the Antigonish International Film Festival and member of Antigonish Culture Alive.  She teaches communications strategies at Coady International Institute and has offered several workshops in Antigonish through XEDC on Internet and marketing strategies.

Date and Location

People’s Place Library, Main St Antigonish.

Saturday, November 5, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Cost

Workshop is $20 for members of Antigonish Culture Alive and $25 for non-members.

Sponsored by Antigonish Culture Alive

Register

Register online.  Reservations required prior to November 3