Weekly Arts Updates

February 3 to 11, 2012

For more events, see our Two Month Calendar (this is the same Calendar that is in the current issue of Umbrella arts newspaper).

Register now           The Quinte Ballet School of Canada, Umbrella Dance Program offers recreational dance instruction for all ages (children, youth and adults) in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, zumba and more.  Second term begins Feb. 6.  Register now: 613-962-9274, 1-866-962-9274, 196 Palmer Rd., Belleville.  www.quinteballetschool.com.

To Mar. 4  Contained, a theme show by the members of the Colborne Art Gallery runs to Mar. 4 in the Historic Colborne Registry building.  Info: www.thecolborneartgallery.ca.

Notice…  Due to the surprising and unexpected success of The Artist this awards season, the distributor has restricted its release to the Film Circuit in centres where there is a multiplex theatre. The Quinte Film Alternative will therefore be unable to screen this film on Feb. 15 as originally scheduled.  Monsieur Lazhar, Canada's Academy Award nominee in the best foreign language category, will be shown on Feb. 15 and The Artist has been requested for March 28.

Deadline May 14     Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Quinte Arts Council Arts Recognition Awards.  The QAC wants to hear about individuals, groups or businesses that have shown consistent and outstanding support for the arts in Quinte.  All it takes are 250 words on why the nominee should be considered and at least two letters of support. Anyone may nominate those that have produced, supported and/or promoted the arts within the Quinte community. Previous nominees who have not received the award may be resubmitted. Past recipients have included visual artists, musicians, writers, actors, volunteers, musical and artistic directors, business leaders and corporate sponsors. See the names of past recipients on the QAC website.  Nomination forms are available from the QAC office at 36 Bridge St. E, Belleville, and on the website: www.quinteartscouncil.org.

RSVP now    Art/worth, the value of art in our community will be held Mar. 7, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at The Core, 223 Pinnacle St., Belleville.  Guest Speakers include: Phyllis Novak – Founder and Artistic Director of Sketch, Toronto, Judith Rosenberg – Founder and Director of Spark of Brilliance, Guelph, Jay Lefler - Co-founder of Spark of Brilliance, and Marcey Gray - Administrative Professional, Spark of Brilliance.  Panel Discussions, Open Forum, Local Documentary Video & Entertainment.  Art show by Artists Below The Line.  $20 per person includes lunch.  RSVP to reserve your space at artworth@live.ca.

Deadline Feb. 24     The village of Warkworth is hosting its second annual Warkworth Art in the Park Juried Show and Sale on May 19 and 20 at Mill Creek Park.  Artists working in many different media (ceramic, fibre art, fine art, glass, jewellery, metal, photography, sculpture and more) are invited to apply for participation and a great opportunity to display and sell work in a magnificent venue taking place during part of Victoria Day weekend.  www.warkworthartinthepark.ca

Feb. 4       Fusion, Glamour Junkie and Glass Art Designs are moving to a new downtown Belleville location on Feb. 4.  They are open for business at 282 Front St. until Jan. 20, then they will open up on Feb. 4, 11 doors down the street at 250 Front.

Feb. 4, 5, 11, 12       Prince Edward Community Theatre presents Willy Russell's classic comedy, Educating Rita, on Feb. 4 and 11 at 8 pm and Feb. 5 and 12 at 2 pm at Mt. Tabor Playhouse in Milford.  Tickets: 613-476-5925 or (lynnfennell@gmail.com).  Advance tickets ($14) are available at Rose Haven Farm Store at 187 Main St., Picton and Sidestreet Gallery in Wellington or by contacting Lynn at 613-476-5925 or lynnfennell@gmail.com. $15 at the door. www.pecommtheatre.com.

Feb. 5       Quinte Opera Guild general meeting will be held at 2 pm at the Belleville Recreation Centre, 115 Pinnacle St. (upstairs). There will be a presentation on Ernani and a discussion on Where are the Big Voices. Info: Jeannette at 613-771-1564.

Feb. 5       The Kingston Symphony performs Sibelius's Finlandia along with his first symphony, as well as the world premiere of Kingston's own Michel Szczesniak's piano concerto, Felt Resonance, 2:30 pm at the Grand Theatre.  Tickets: Grand Theatre Box Office, 218 Princess St., 613-530-2050 or www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca.

Feb. 7       Amnesty International, Group 111 Belleville, the Belleville Public Library and John M. Parrott Art Gallery invites the Quinte Community to participate in the January Urgent Action Letter Writing at the Belleville Public Library - second Floor between 9:30 and 11:30 am. For info call 613-968-6731 x2237 or Jan at 613-968-9659.

Feb. 19     Prince Edward Community Theatre is holding open auditions for its upcoming May production, Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig at 1 pm at Athol Town Hall, Cherry Valley.  No preparation necessary, just come out and read.  Cast of Characters are Jack- a young actor, able to dance (25-40’s), Leo- a young actor, able to dance (25-40’s), Meg- a young lady in her early 30’s, Duncan- local Minister, mature age, Audrey- a young lady in her 20’s, Doc- local Country Doctor, mature age, Butch- Doc’s son, young man in his 20’s to 30’s, and Florence- extremely old, poor vision & very crusty.  Directed by Lynn Fennell.  Show dates May 4, 5, 11, 12 at Mt Tabor Playhouse.  For more information on the show or the audition process, call Lynn at 613-476-5925 or Jen Goodman at 613-393-5755.

On sale now   Festival Passes on sale now for Downtown DocFest, March 2 and 3, Belleville's 1st International Documentary Film Festival, at QAC and The Empire Theatre. Visit www.downtowndocfest.ca for additional ticket outlets and complete festival information.

Feb. 10  Pianist Rick Penner will perform the music of Kurt Weill in the Parrott Gallery, Belleville Library, 10:30 to 11:30 am, accompanied by Matt Snell, Kay Olsen and Debra Tosh.  Free admission.

Feb. 10 and 11         Albert College will present The Laramie Project at 7:30 pm at their 160 Dundas Street West location in Belleville.  Based on a true story, The Laramie Project tells the story of a brutal hate crime inflicted upon 21-year-old university student, Matthew Shepard, in Laramie, Wyoming in 1998. The play was written by Tony Award-winning playwright Moises Kaufman and is based on over 200 interviews conducted with Laramie residents by the Tectonic Theater Company and is currently one of the most performed plays in North America.  Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. This play is recommended for teenage and adult audiences. Tickets: ` or visit www.albertcollege.ca to purchase tickets online. Limited tickets will be available at the door, so reserve your tickets to avoid disappointment.

Register now  Earth Ways Retreats and Wyldwood Sojourn presents Imbolc 2012, Feb. 17 and 18, 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Wyldwood Sojourn in Lonsdale.  Spring Rites, Kindling of the Sacred Fires, Blessing of the Waters, Dark Lodge and Care for the Infant Year.  Cost: $120 ($50 deposit required).  Contact Karen Holmes, 613-374-1303 or Maureen Walton, 613-396-3262 or mwm@kos.net.

Feb. 10, 9 & 16         Camera Courses with Instructor Peggy deWitt.  Basic Digital Camera Course - 1 Day Understanding your digital camera.  Feb 10, 10 am to 3 pm (Fri) Cost $55 includes HST.  Basic Digital Camera Course 2 Evenings in Picton

Understanding your digital camera, Feb 9 and 16, 6 to 8 (Thurs) Cost $55 includes HST.  www.peggydewitt.com. Note: All classes held in Picton.  Register: 613-476-1099 or paperimages@bellnet.ca.

Thurs       Life Drawing drop-in for artists every Thursday from 1 to 4 pm on Front St. (upstairs), Belleville.  Models.  $15 each session.  Contact: Elizabeth Dinkel, lizdinkel@yahoo.ca.

Tickets on sale       Shelter Valley FF Concert Series presents Ray Bonneville in Grafton at the Town Hall at 8 pm. Ray has performed with BB King, Muddy Waters, Eliza Gilkyson, and has won JUNO and Folk Alliance Song of the Year awards for his world class guitar and songwriting style.  Tickets are $23 (including HST), 905-349-2788/905-355-1244.  $27 at the door.

Deadline May 17     Ontario Fidelis Alpha is now accepting applications for the Orma Tipper Arts Award in Music and/or Drama.  This award is intended for persons of amateur status currently studying music and/or drama either privately or within the elementary or secondary school system.  Groups may also apply.  Teachers may apply on behalf of their students.  For information or an application form call 613-962-3896 or 613 354-4248.  There is no entry fee.  Applications must be postmarked by May 17, 2012.

Feb. Mar. Apr.  Spark Box Studio in Picton is taking registrations for these workshops: Feb. 18 & 19 from 12 noon to 4 pm - Monoprint Workshop; Mar. 10 & 11 from 10 am to 2 pm - Kids March Break Weekend Workshop; April 14 between 10 am and 6 pm - Drop-in Mother's Day Card Making Workshop.  They also offer private workshops where they work around peoples’ schedules.  For more info or to register: http://sparkboxstudio.com/workshops/

Spark Box also offers an Open Studio (http://sparkboxstudio.com/openstudio/) which is a great opportunity for visual artists to have access to a communal studio space and printmaking or darkroom equipment.

Tickets on Sale  The CFUW and the Belleville Library present a family concert, The Great Rhythmobile Adventure, Feb. 18, 11 am and 1:30 pm at the Parrott Art Gallery, Belleville Library.  Tickets are $5 for all ages, free for children under age 2, and can be purchased at the Children’s Youth and Readers’ Advisory Services in the library.

Register now           Photographing ARTWork on Apr. 5.  In one day have a better understanding of How To Photograph Your Art!  Instructor Peggy deWitt.  This workshop will give insight on how to photograph art, including 2 dimensional paintings, pottery, jewellery, glass, fibre and more. Learn how to use the equipment you have to capture the best possible image of your art. High quality images will help to promote and sell your work.  10 am to 2 pm at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery, 254 Pinnacle St. Belleville. Cost $55 (includes taxes).  Book your class now: 613-476-1099 or paperimages@bellnet.ca

Sign up now                        Digital Photography Workshops in the County by professional photographers Daniel and David Vaughan. Four-week courses include Essentials of Digital Photography (Beginners) on Mar. 6, 13, 20 & 27 or^, April 2, 9, 16 & 23; Advanced Techniques (Intermediate) on Mar. 8, 15, 22 & 29 or April 4, 11, 18 & 25, all from 6:30 to 9:30 pm (12 hours at $149/course). Lakeside studio on beautiful Muscote Bay near Picton. Novice or not, these workshops can improve your photos!  Info:  info@vaughangroup.ca, 613-966-9193, www.vaughangroup.ca.

Deadline May 30     Bancroft Art & Craft Guild Summer Show is calling for artists to participate.  The show will be on Aug. 4 and 5 in Bancroft.  31st annual show with over 40 juried vendors.  Contact Nancy Brookes at 613-338-5431 or nancybrookes@yahoo.ca.

Deadline Mar. 15     The Canada Council for the Arts is accepting applications for project grants up to $20,000 for contemporary fine Craft artists and curators.  This granting program provides support for research, professional development, production, networking and career development activities for Canadian, professional artists and curators (for research only) making a contribution to contemporary fine craft. The project must be significant and advance the long-term artistic and/or career development of the applicant at a key moment in their career.  Applicants may apply to only one of three project grant types per deadline, with a choice of Research/Professional Development, Production or Career Development.  Info: http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/visualarts/ov127227115675468750.htm

Feb. 11     iLove … A Romantic Dot Com-edy for Valentine’s Day from The Second City, at Stirling Festival Theatre at 8 pm. $32.50 or $67.50 for dinner and show package (catered by Sans Souci). www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com, 613-395-2100.

Feb. 11 to 26            Spirit Borne is the performing arts expression of Quinte Youth Unlimited. 40 teenagers will perform a message of hope through song, dance, and drama. Show appropriate for all ages and admission is free.  Feb. 11 at PECI in Picton, Feb. 12 at Trenton Christian School, Feb. 25 at Fellowship CRC in Brighton, Feb. 26 at Maranatha Church in Belleville.  All shows start at 7 pm.  Info: 613-969-0471 ext. 24, www.qyfc.com.

Long Running Shows

To Feb. 11   Gallery One-Twenty-One, 48 Bridge St. E., Belleville, will show 2- and 3-D art work in mixed media by Conrad Beaubien.  www.gallery121artists.com, 613-962-4609.

Feb   The Belleville Art Association presents In the Mood in Feb. at their Gallery at 392 Front St., Belleville.  They will also show work by local secondary school students.

To Mar. 2      The Quinte Arts Council’s Jan/Feb Art in the Community show and sale features work by member artists in the QAC gallery, 36 Bridge St. E., Belleville and a number of locations in Belleville and beyond.  See work by Daniel Vaughan, David Vaughan, Peter Paylor, Sia, Zak Sieben, Noemi Chuaqui, Pamela Kaltenrieder, members of the Belleville Art Association, Dennis Stembridge, Niki Mitz, Marie Timbers, Jan Atkinson, Mary Lou Ashton and Sharon Lee Argyle.  For more details on the artists and the locations, visit the QAC, 36 Bridge St., E., downtown Belleville, call 613-962-1232, or www.quinteartscouncil.org - click on Art in the Community.

Feb. 2 to 18  The Belleville Theatre Guild presents Wait Until Dark at the Pinnacle Playhouse. Tickets are $18 at the box office, 613-967-1442.  www.bellevilletheatreguild.ca.

Feb. 2 to 23  In Galleries One and Two of the John M. Parrott Art Gallery (Belleville Library), is the show Carchetecture, a series of paintings and sculptures by Jeff Mann, made from or inspired by recycled car parts. Gallery Three is host to Opposing Forces which is a dual show featuring the print work of Chrissy Poitras and Kyle Topping of Spark Box Studio in Picton.  Opening reception, Feb. 2, 6 to 7:30 pm.  Info: 613-968-6731 ext. 2240, www.bellevillelibrary.com.

Feb. 4, 5, 11, 12       Prince Edward Community Theatre presents Willy Russell's classic comedy, Educating Rita, on Feb. 4 and 11 at 8 pm and Feb. 5 and 12 at 2 pm at Mt. Tabor Playhouse in Milford.  Tickets: 613-476-5925 or lynnfennell@gmail.com.  Advance tickets ($14) are available at Rose Haven Farm Store at 187 Main St., Picton and Sidestreet Gallery in Wellington or by contacting Lynn. $15 at the door. www.pecommtheatre.com.

To Mar. 2  The Colborne Art Gallery is also at 600 William St. in Cobourg for the winter in the hallways and Community Boardroom of the Northumberland County building at 600 William Street in Cobourg.  The show will open on December 6 and run through March 2, 2012.  Building hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  Info:  www.thecolborneartgallery.ca.

To Mar. 4  Contained, a theme show by the members of the Colborne Art Gallery runs to Mar. 4 in the Historic Colborne Registry building.  Info: www.thecolborneartgallery.ca.

Feb. 1 to Mar. 3        The Art Gallery of Bancroft, 10 Flint Ave., will show Grace, featuring the work of Elizabeth Kusinski.  www.agb.weebly.com, 613-332-1542.

The 4th annual 2-day Art For All Canada Conference for visual artists will be held March 3 and 4 at Metro Hall in Toronto.  Info: www.artforallcanada.org.

Day 1: Saturday March 3rd, 2012

Alla Prima painting with Acrylics by Doug Purdon
Doug is a walking encyclopedia on art - ask him any question, he will likely know the answer!
Blurring the Lines Between Photography and Painting by Robert Fisher - how to create impressionistic, painterly effects using multiple exposures of source images and Photoshop
Photographing Your Art by Kevin Backs - you've already created your artwork and now you want potential buyers to see it - at its best; we all need to send images of our art to enter shows.

The Business of Painting Art by Ken Kirsch - tips and tricks to create a landscape quickly and efficiently and how to market one’s self as a serious artist in today’s over saturated e-markets

What is the Path to Becoming a Well-known Artist? by Joanna Turlej - come and hear what artists from around the globe have to say about this intriguing question

Making Your Own Specialty Papers and Transfers by Valerie Kent - some beautiful and unique ideas here.

How to prepare an effective Artists Statement by Valerie Kent - an important job that most of us do not put at the top of our to do list.
Business of Selling Fine Art Photography and Giclee Reproductions by Andrew Collett - a "how to" by one of Canada's top selling fine art photographers.

Story-Telling Through Visual Design by Julie Waterhouse - how to arrange the elements in your pictures to convey a particular mood, emotion, or idea ... by award winning artist.

Art in Nature by John Grande - beautiful words of wisdom from art critic and author.

Social Media for Artists: How to Sell Your Artwork on the Web by Moshe Mikanovsky - how to use the internet and online social media to sell your work.

Day 2: Sunday March 4th, 2012
AFAC Art Fashion Show 2012 where artists “model” their art. All registered attendees are eligible to participate!  See video of the original Art Fashion Show at  www.youtube.com/artforallcanada
Encaustic painting demo by Kathryn Bevier - find out the just how versatile this wax based painting medium is and how you might find ways of incorporating it into your own art form.
Images Within by Karen Brodie - learn how to sculpt your very own loon (workshop stone carving kit costs $25.00; tools / supplies are provided) Get Out of the Way: A Positive Attitude Towards Creativity by Rolland Proulx - how to stimulate your creativity and its application in everyday life.
Art: creative commons and catalyst for environmental conservation and a sustainable future (P +M) by Leslie Luxemburger
- the powerful role of the artist in implementing environmental conservation and sustainability.
The use of mediums to adjust the working properties of oils and varnishing paintings by Doug Purdon
Art In Sync - Being An Artist & Gallery Owner by Mark Jeremy Gleberzon
- the challanges - presented humourously - of finding a balance between being a professional artist and being the owner of a small downtown gallery.
Museum Artist at Work, it could be You  by Bert Degraaf - limited to only 10 attendees - slide show regarding museum artists explores this as a career and as a medium of creative expression.
Canadian Bedouin in Riyadh by Sharlene McLearon
Fascinating account of the speakers life from 1983 when she moved from Canada to Saudi Arabia.
Copyright & Contracts: Legal Considerations for Visual Artists by Paul Sanderson, Barrister and Solicitor - discusses the legal issues visual artists need to consider when conducting their art business.
Introduction To Marketing For The Commercial Artist by Benjamin Phillip Frisch
- the importance of marketing and being entrepreneurial to be a successful artist.