Weekly Arts Update
March 5 to 13, 2010
P.O. Box 22113, 36 Bridge St. E. Belleville, ON, Canada K8N 2Z0
613-962-1232 fax. 613-962-7163

Our phones were down: If you were trying to call the QAC this week and couldn’t get through, it’s because our phones were knocked out of commission from a power outage on Wednesday.  We hope to be up and running by Monday.

NOTE DATE CHANGE: Original date for A Twist of Fete was Mar. 4, 5 and 6 - changed to April 10.  Info:  613-922-0862 or www.colossalevents.ca.

Until March 29    Oeno Gallery’s group exhibition, What Keeps You Sane? continues until March 29.  Fresh new paintings, photo-based work, glass art, sculpture and mixed media pieces by JT Winik, Christopher Langstroth, Scott Pattinson, Sylvain Louis-Seize, Catherine Vamvakas Lay, Sophie De Francesca, Edward Falkenberg, Po Chun Lau, Camie Geary-Martin and Nancy Zboch.  Info: 613-393-2216 or visit www.oenogallery.com.

Umbrella Dance Program: dance classes at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada.  Hip hop, ballet, jazz, tap, ballroom, flamenco and yoga.  No previous dance training required.  Professional, highly trained teachers.  Registration now open.  Info: 613-962-9274, or email udp@quinteballetschool.com.

Until Mar. 22        Arts on Main Gallery, 223 Main Street, Picton, presents Hot Hot Hot.  Info: www.artsonmaingallery.ca.

Deadline Apr. 2   The Quinte Arts Council’s Expressions Juried Visual Art Show and Sale will be held May 6 to June 3 in the John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville.  Artists and craftspeople working in any media are welcome to apply.  Info and application forms: www.quinteartscouncil.org, 613-962-1232, or visit the office at 36 Bridge St. E., Belleville.

Mar. 3 to 28          The Art Gallery of Bancroft at 10 Flint Ave. presents its 20th Annual Student Art Exhibition.  High school students from four area schools have been invited to participate.  Awards of excellence will be presented in the following categories:  drawing, painting, 3-dimensional and new media.  Opening reception and awards presentation on March 5 at 7:30 pm.

Mar. 4 to 31          Artist Mia Lane presents Charades, an examination of our changing environment through surreal imagery with an in depth look at the artist’s process, in the John M. Parrott Art Gallery, Belleville Library.  Opening Mar. 4, with Artist Talk, 5:30 to 7 pm.  Andrea Graham is in Gallery 2, with her show Adaptations, an exploration in felt of the mutation and adaptation of the natural world in our changing climate.  Opening reception, with Artist Talk, Mar. 6, 2 to 4 pm.  Info: 613-968-6731 ext. 2240.

Mar. 4 to 31          In the John M. Parrott Art Gallery, Belleville Library is Charades (work by Mia Lane) in Gallery 1, Gallery 2 hosts a display of felted works, both two- and three-dimensional by Kingston artist, Andrea Graham.  Gallery 3, a rotating display of oil paintings by Manly MacDonald from the permanent collection.  Corridor Gallery plays host to an ever-changing array of arts, crafts and community displays.  Info: www.bellevillelibrary.com.

Mar. 4 to Apr. 29 The Heritage Centre Art Gallery, 40 Victoria St. N., Tweed, presents their new visual art exhibition, featuring the acrylic paintings of well-known photographer Robert McIntosh; Carl Reed’s watercolour landscapes and Barbara Bering’s brilliant floral acrylics.  A show reception will take place on Sat. March 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.  The Gallery is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.  Info:  Suzanne Cavers at suzannecavers.ca or phone 613 478 3176.

Deadline Mar. 19     The 6th Annual ARTEVÏNO is being held at the Crystal Palace in Picton on June 19 (new date) from noon to 4 p.m.  We are looking for visual artists and art groups who are members of either the Quinte Arts Council or the Prince Edward County Arts Council to join us in a celebration of regional arts, wine and food.  A table and linen will be provided on which to display your work.  If you have your own booth please let us know when responding to this call.  There is no entry fee and 20% of all work sold will be donated to support QAC and PECAC.  Send contact information and digital images of examples of the work that you wish to display to either Carol Feeney at feeney@quinteartscouncil.org or Tracy Douglas at pecartscouncil@bellnet.ca.

Deadline May 17     Ontario Fidelis Alpha, a retired teachers’ chapter of Alpha Dleta Kappa an international educators’ sorority, 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.  This award is designed to recognize outstanding and worthy performers in these fields and to promote and encourage further study in these areas.  Teachers may apply on behalf of their students.  For information or an application form, call 613-476-5310 or 613-962-3896.  There is no entry fee.  Applications must be postmarked by May 17, 2010.

Reg Corey is performing folk, light rock and a taste of country at J.P. Fitzpatrick in Whitby on Mar. 5, 9:30 pm to 1 am; at The Winchester Arms in Belleville on Apr. 3, 7:30 to 11:30 pm; at The Army and Navy in Belleville on Apr. 10, 7 to 11 pm.

Mar. 5                    Trenton Citizens’ Band Concert, with guests Prince Charles Public School Concert Band, will perform 7:30 pm (refreshments 6:30 to 7:15) at King Street United Church, 100 King St., Trenton.  Tickets: $8 for adults, free for students. Proceeds for instrumental music programs in local schools.

March                    Regent Theatre, 224 Main St, Picton, 613 476-8416.  Miss Emily Fennell in concert, Mar.6 at 8 pm, tickets $20.  Thursday, Mar. 11 at 7 pm, Justice or Vengeance, a talk by Judge Robert Sharpe about the 1884 double hanging at Picton Courthouse, tickets $10 and $12.  Live from the Met, Carmen, (Encore presentation) Sat., Mar.13 at 1 pm, tickets $21 and 23.  Live from the Met, Hamlet, Sat. Mar. 27 at 1 pm, tickets $21 & 23.

Mar. 7                    The Bay of Quinte Community Theatre is holding auditions for the next production called Something for Charlie at 2 to 4 pm, Mar. 7 and 7 to 9 pm, Mar. 8. We need four males and three females for this production which will run May 27 to 30, and June 3 to 5. Info: 613-398-0006.

Mar. 9                    A new Belleville Art Association show, “March Madness: Spring!” opens on March 9 until April 13 at the Gallery, 392 Front St., Belleville. For more information call 613-968-8632 or www.bellevilleart.ca.

Mar. 9                    Craft Guild Meeting.  Do you have a craft business?  Join the Trenton Craft Guild!  Networking and information sharing.  Insurance included.  For membership information, call Ron at 613-478-1724.  Next meeting, March 9, 50 Rollins Dr., Belleville.

Mar. 9                    Garbage!  The Revolution starts at Home – a documentary presented by Community Action Belleville in conjunction with Belleville Trash Bash. Starts at 7 pm at the Organic Underground, 255 Front Street, Belleville. Admission free, to be followed by discussion. Information: Gary 613-477-1264 or Organic Underground 613-967- 3647.

Belleville Art Gallery, 392 Front St. On March 9, a new members show, March Madness: Spring, opens. Info: 613 968-8632.

Deadline Apr. 30     The Quinte Arts Council’s Arts Recognition Awards honour those who have made an outstanding contribution to the arts in Quinte.  The purpose of this award is to acknowledge individuals, companies or organizations that have made a contribution to arts and culture in our community.  Winners will receive a hand-crafted award by a local artist.  Tell us the name of the person, company or organization that you wish to nominate and let us know why you are making the nomination in about 250 words or less.  You will need to get two other people to write a brief letter of support to accompany your nomination.  Nomination forms: www.quinteartscouncil.org, 36 Bridge St. East, Belleville, 613-962-1232.  For a list of past recipients, visit www.quinteartscouncil.org.

Gallery ArtPlus is offering painting classes with Bruce St. Clair.  The classes are open to all skill levels and any material is welcome. Info: Dianne Lee at 613 961 1977 ext. 231, www.galleryartplus.com.

Deadline Apr. 1       The volunteer Board of the Bancroft Village Playhouse welcomes expressions of interest leading to proposals for summer theatre operation beginning in 2011.  This venue has enjoyed an established summer theatre program since 1992.  A major renovation was completed in 1995.  To learn more about the facility, visit www.bancroftvillageplayhouse .  The current operators of summer theatre are working with the Board to secure a successor organization to carry on the tradition for the 2011-2014 period.  Assets available include summer patron mailing list, box office system, sets, costumes, café furnishings, etc.  The Playhouse itself has adequate lighting equipment, operated via a modern digital board. Expressions of interest can be sent by April 1, 2010 to: Judy Edgar, Chair, Playhouse Operations Committee, P.O. Box 806, Bancroft ON K0L 1C0, or email: judydedgar@yahoo.ca.

Deadline May 5   The theme for the John M. Parrott Art Gallery’s 8th annual juried show is Music as Muse.  The deadline for entries is May 5. The show will run from June 10 to July 15.  Work in all media is welcome.  Info: gallery@bellevillelibrary.com.

Mar. 11 to             The Quinte Arts Council’s Art in the Community Show and Sale opens Mar. 11 and runs for 2 months.  Join us at the opening reception at the QAC Gallery at 36 Bridge Street East, downtown Belleville from 4 to 7 pm on March 11 to meet the talented artists and enjoy some refreshments.  For information on the artists and the display locations, visit www.quinteartscouncil.org or call 613-962-1232.

Mar. 11                  At 2 pm and 8 pm, The Stirling Festival Theatre presents Celtic Blaze, with Stephanie Cadman from the Ottawa Valley performing a wonderfully entertaining, fast-paced and energetic show that will appeal to all ages! Tickets $25. For information call the Box Office 613-395-2100 or 1-877-312-1162 or www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com.

Mar. 12 to May 1 Gallery ArtPlus in Belleville welcomes all to Do Least Harm, a solo exhibit featuring the work of Ivan Unwin.  Opening reception is March 12, 6 to 8 pm.

Mar. 12 to 31        Paper Images Gallery presents Reflections of a Dirty Mirror, show and sale, featuring photography by Josh Allsopp. Meet the photographer on Mar. 27, 1 to 3 pm. Everyone welcome! Paper Images Gallery, 172 Main Street Unit 105, Picton, 613-476-1099 www.peggydewitt.com.

Mar. 13 to Apr. 24    The Colborne Art Gallery is pleased to present Alf Blything, a Retrospective. Opening reception Mar. 13 from 2 to 4 pm.  Info: 905 355-1798, www.thecolborneartgallery.

2nd Friday every month   Pianist Rick Penner plays in the John M. Parrott Art Gallery, Belleville Library 3rd floor.  On Mar. 12, the theme is Richard Rodgers – Some Enchanted Morning.  Rick will include an educational presentation, using visual and historical information about the composers, or the musical genre.  Free admission, coffee and treats available.  Info: 613-968-6731, ext. 2240.

Mar. 13                  Learn how to use your new digital camera and take wonderful photos at a one-day Digital Camera Course with photographer, Peggy deWitt. Discover and explore the different camera settings, ISO, shutter speeds, flash setting, images size and quality.  Bring your camera, owner’s manual and make sure your camera batteries are charged.  Mar. 13, 10 am to 3:30 pm, at the Belleville Library, corner of Pinnacle and Campbell.  Limited for first 12 people to register. Book now, 613-476-1099, or paperimages@bellnet.ca.

Mar. 13 to Apr. 25    The Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King St. E, Colborne, presents Alf Blything A Retrospective, a wonderful opportunity to revisit the rare talent of the late Alf Blything, including many pieces from private collections.  Alf was an inspired and prolific artist, constantly amazing us with his intricate and detailed work and his wry sense of humour.  New works by the other gallery artists are shown in the 2nd and 3rd galleries.  Opening reception on Sat. Mar.13, from 2 to 4 pm.  Gallery hours, Jan. to Mar, Sat. and Sun, noon to 4 pm.  Apr. to Dec., Thurs. to Sun., noon to 5 pm.  Info: 905-355-1798.

Deadline Mar. 15     Queen Beads Productions is looking for unique artisans and crafters to showcase their wares at their first annual "Mother of all Craft" Shows - a fundraising event in support of the Fixed Fur Life Charity - taking place on May 1, 2010, at the Belleville Recreation Centre, 116 Pinnacle Street, Belleville.  Table fees are $50.  The show will be well-advertised and just in time to find that special Mother's Day gift!  This is a juried show so be sure to include 3-5 images of the items you intend to sell and submit to: queenbeadsproductions@gmail.com by March 15.

For ongoing shows, visit our Two Month Calendar

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