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 7^th, 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 10^th, 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 11^th, 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 14^th, 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 14^th, 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

Guysborough Antigonish Pictou Arts and Culture Council (GAPACC) is pleased to announce the thirteenth annual Gathering of the Arts (GoArts)! The exhibition is open to artists working in all media. All pieces must be new submissions to the Gathering of the Arts. A jury of peers from the Nova Scotia arts community will select the works to be exhibited. The decisions of the jurors are final. Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, June 9th.

SUBMISSIONS

Applicants may submit up to five 35mm slides, color photographs, or .jpg files saved to CD (300dpi resolution, 5”x7” size).  No actual art work will be accepted for the application process. The title, medium, size and artist’s name must be attached to the slide or photograph. Place a red dot in the lower left-hand corner for correct slide viewing. CDs must be labeled with the artist’s name, and digital .jpg files must be numbered to correspond with the submission information given on the entry form. E-mailed submissions will not be accepted. Submission material will be returned to artists following completion of the jury process. Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the return of slides, photos and CDs. A completed entry form and applicable fees must accompany submissions.

FEES

Applicants must join or be current members of GAPACC to participate. Membership in GAPACC is open to all interested artists and is not limited to residents of Guysborough, Antigonish or Pictou Counties. If your 2010 membership in GAPACC is current, then please enclose payment for the $15 entry fee. If your membership is due, or you are joining GAPACC for the first time, please enclose payment for $20 membership and $15 entry fee ($35) and a completed membership application form. Payment is by cheque or money order. Completed application package with CV must be postmarked no later than Fri June 4, 2010 and mailed to GAPACC, PO Box 1175, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2L6.

RESTRICTIONS

A maximum of five pieces may be accepted based on jurors’ recommendations. Works that are larger than 48”x 84”, or that are fragile or difficult to install and transport cannot be accepted.  All works must be for sale.  Work must be ready to hang or display.  For transport art work must be packaged with folded cardboard wrapped in each direction and marked with artist’s name and artwork title on the outside.  If these conditions are not fulfilled at the time of delivery, art work will not be included in the exhibition.

TRANSPORT

Initial delivery of art work to the Antigonish location, and final pick-up after the exhibition is over, is the responsibility of the artist. More details on where to deliver accepted art work will be forthcoming when the juried submissions are returned to you. At the end of the show, art work can be picked up at the venue in Antigonish, July 19^th and July 18th.

SECURITY

All exhibition venues are secure, and attendants will be present during open hours.  Art works will be insured for 67% of listed selling price for the duration of the exhibition.

CATALOGUE & PUBLICITY

Exhibiting artists will be listed in the Official Program. Participants are asked to submit a CV or brief biography with their application.  Artist statements and any contact information for display may be submitted with delivery of art work.  GoArts will be publicized through radio, newspapers, flyers, tourist publications, GAPACC broadcast email, and the GAPACC web site.

SALES

GAPACC will handle all sales and will charge 33% commission. GAPACC will issue artists a cheque for their sales at the conclusion of the show. Artists are responsible for negotiating further commissions with their dealers if they are represented.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE GATHERING OF THE ARTS SUBMISSION FORM

For more info e-mail info@gapacc.ns.ca

Individuals between the ages of 8 – 18 are invited to submit up to 2 pieces of work, in any medium, to be displayed during the annual Gathering of the Arts exhibition

Work will be exhibited during the Gathering of the Arts (July 5th to 17th) in Antigonish.  This is a great chance for local students interested in art of any medium to gain exposure and experience exhibiting at a well attended art exhibit.

One submission will be chosen to become the visual identity for the Gathering of the Arts.  The artist will receive a cash award for the use of their image. Read More to find the Youth Art Submission Form…

Gathering of the Arts is a project of the Guysborough Antigonish Pictou Arts and Culture Council (GAPACC).

We look forward to seeing the works of our future artists!! See you there!!

Click here to download the Submission Form

GAPACC and GATHERING OF THE ARTS present: Modern Art! Youth Workshops. These youth art workshops offer a chance to experience both traditional and high tech forms of art taught by professional artists. Workshops range from creating a traditional Chinese ceramic horse sculpture, learning how to make custom screen-prints with Ross Screen-Print, mastering a turntable with a local DJ, and an introduction to design through digital collages. All workshops run from 2pm to 4pm with registration at the door.

CERAMIC SCULPTURE: The Tang Dynasty Horse Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2 – 4pm 279 Main St. Antigonish In this workshop, experienced ceramic instructor Fenn Martin invites participants to work together in groups to construct large ceramic horses. The participants will learn and use basic slab and hand building techniques and work on an armature to create the horse. This sculptural workshop blends a unique image from a rich Chinese history with a fun and easy learning experience.

CUSTOM SCREENPRINTING Wednesday, July 22, 2009 @ 2-4 279 Main St. Antigonish Led by Daniel Ross, founder of Ross Screen-Print, participants will learn how to create their own prints, perfect for personalizing clothing, accessories, posters and more. Participants will learn the screen-printing process, as well as how to design and use a custom print stencil. Each participant will have the choice of creating a custom poster or t-shirt, all donated by Ross Screen-Print.

HIGH TECH ART: Digital Collage Thursday, July 23, 2009 2- 4 pm @ StFX Nicholson Hall. Meet at 1:50 PM in the glass foyer by the Nicholson Hall parking lot behind St. Ninian Place. Professional designer and local artist Ruth Young, will guide participants through the world of “high tech” art and design. You will be introduced to basic design principles and elements and how these visually communicate. Using open source software, such as Picnik, everyone will have the chance to create a fun digital collage. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Adults are invited to accompany kids under the age of 12

TURNTABLE TEACHABLES: Learning to DJ Friday, July 24, 2009 2-4 pm 279 Main St. Antigonish Local DJ Peter Marshall (DJ Ginger) will show participants how to drop a beat. After giving a demonstration on basic turntable principles, participants will be invited to have a go on a turntable setup and learn how they too can mix at home on digital turntable software.

Workshops are all ages! There is a $5 registration fee for all workshops. Participants are encouraged to register in advance by contacting this year’s Go Arts staff by email nikos@nicholasjohnson.ca or by phone 867 2172
We Gratefully Acknowledge the financial support of the Nova Scotia Dept. of Tourism, Culture and Heritage

Antigonish, NS . . . The 12th Annual Gathering of the Arts began to take shape into another exciting showcase of local talent as jurying commenced on Thursday, June 18, at the St. Francis Xavier University Art Department.

The annual Guysborough Antigonish Pictou Arts and Culture Council (GAPACC) art exhibition received over 100 submissions this year, a record showing of support representing over 35 local artists who are involved with the community-based organization of the arts. The turn-out impressed the jury of peers who reviewed the submissions from the Nova Scotia arts community, expressing it was difficult to make the final selections to be exhibited during the show.

The accepted pieces will be a representation of all media, including water color, oil, pastel, mixed media, pen and ink, pencil, acrylic, wood, batik and sculpture. All pieces are for sale, which gives the public an opportunity to view and purchase artwork representing this region.

In addition to the record number of submissions, the 12th Gathering of the Arts boasts many new milestones as well. The exhibition will take place in Antigonish at a new location. From July 13 to July 25, the Gathering of the Arts will be featured at the former location of Southern Accents on Main Street and the new location for the Pictou Antigonish Regional Library. The exhibition will then move to the McCarthy Gallery at the Truro Campus of Nova Scotia Community College from August 4 to August 14, the first time Gathering of the Arts has been showcased in Truro.

Gathering of the Arts will also feature a Youth Art Festival for young artists, as well. Students aged 14 to 19 from local schools will feature in the Gathering of the Arts exhibition, as well as take part in workshops instructed by guests artists ranging in mediums from sculpture, high tech art, screen-printing and DJ-ing.

The grand opening of Gathering of the Arts will take place on Monday, July 13, at 7pm on Main Street, Antigonish. The public is invited to enjoy local artwork along with artists and special guests, enjoy refreshments and live entertainment from up-and-coming local musicians.

The 12th annual Gathering of the Arts is made possible through the generous support of the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage; Cultural Opportunities for Youth Program; Nova Scotia Economic Development, Student Career Skills Development Program; Municipality of the County of Antigonish; Municipality of the District of Guysborough; Skye Foods; Fraser and Hoyt Insurance; AA Munro Insurance; MacLeod Group; Central Supplies; and St. Francis Xavier University Art Gallery.

For more information, please contact Gathering of the Arts coordinator Nicholas Johnson at nikos@nicholasjohnson.ca or visit www.gapacc.ns.ca