Friday, February 18, 2011

CAPA Club Competition - Altered Reality

Back in Early January, we put out a Call For Submission: CAPA Altered Reality, Club Competition.

6 lucky members; Anthony George, David Sweeney, John Wallace, Julie Clark, Susan Lappin & Toni Wallachy, along with the assistance of Competition Chair Paul Vaculik were selected to represent the Beach Photo Club in our 1st CAPA club competition

The top club was the Toronto Camera Club with 141 points, 2nd - Langley Camera Club at 139 points and 3rd - Crescent Beach Photography Club with 136 points

Of the total of 27 clubs that entered, we place 17th with 117 points.

Top individual scorer was Philip Sun of the Toronto Camera Club with a perfect score of 30 which gave TCC the top spot. 2nd and 3rd were respectively Jen Fried of Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia at 29 and Bob Veigin of Central Okanagan with 27.

The Artist Network of Riverdale - Seminars

The Artist Network of Riverdale offers it's members some great workshops that caters to art related topics we all think about but never ask.

Taxation Seminar

March 1st 6:30- 9 pm
Speaker: Nicola RudzickNicola from ArTax will walk you through various tax issues of importance to artists and small business people.We ask that all participants register online at http://www.artistsnetwork.ca/ All seminars are located at the Hang Man GalleryArtists

Network Members: freeNon-members: $25

Business Planning and Marketing for Mid Career Artists

June 11th and 12th
This workshop is over two days. The objective is to move the artist’s business plan to the next level by taking a critical look at their existing market focus; developing 1 and 2 year goals and the next year’s action plan. Identify the marketing initiatives that need to be undertaken over the next 2 years; understanding the various marketing options and establishing individual tasks, objectives and timelines.

Cost $199 for Artists Network Members$299 for non-members

HANG MAN: GALLERY OF THE ARTISTS’ NETWORK
756 Queen St. East (at Broadview), Toronto M4M 1H4
Hours: Tues-Sun 12-5 T: 416-465-0302
artistsnetwork@bellnet.ca http://www.artistsnetwork.ca/

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Welland Camera Club - André Gallant Seminar - Early registration time running out

PLEASE PASS THIS NOTICE ON TO YOUR MEMBERS, STUDENTS, AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTACTS!

This is a reminder that the early registration fee to the André Gallant seminar increases from $55.00 CAD or USD per person to $60.00 CAD or USD per person after March 1st. If you are already registered, please disregard.
You will find the information needed and the registration package here. The registration form is on the last page of the package. Scroll down to it, print the form and fill it out. Follow mailing instructions near the bottom of the form. Please do this as soon as possible to avoid the fee increase.
We will send a confirmation email once we receive your form and payment. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me. We look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you,
Lise Larivière
registrar@wellandcameraclub.com
289-820-8036
http://wellandcameraclub.com/

Monday, February 14, 2011

2011 Call for Artists @ Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

2011 CALL FOR ARTISTSMARCH 1st DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING

Are you an established or emerging artist who wants to showcase and sell your work to over 100,000 art collectors, dealers and art lovers? If YES, then apply to exhibit your work at the biggest art event of the year!!

Apply online at www.torontooutdoorart.org

Celebrating its 50th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition [TOAE] is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place on Nathan Phillips Square every July.
TOAE is the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada and offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Hundreds of artists participate in the exhibition every year.

Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors.
In 2010, TOAE presented over $30,000 in cash awards and prizes to participating artists! We welcome applications from artists working in a wide range of traditional and experimental art forms.

Apply online at the TOAE website at www.torontooutdoorart.org or call 416.408.2754 for more information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2011

For further information, please contact:
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition264 - 401 Richmond Street WestToronto, ONM5V 3A8416.408.2754toae@torontooutdoorart.org

The TOAE gratefully acknowledges the support of the many sponsors, award donors and volunteers that made the 2010 exhibition a success!

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Saturday, February 12, 2011

The Artist Project - March 3 - 6, 2011

From March 3-6th, The Artist Project will showcase original art from over 200 carefully juried contemporary artists. First time buyers and seasoned collectors will find this four-day art fair a rare opportunity to meet, learn and purchase directly from independent artists. Discover all mediums, including installations and video art. Experience special features, art chats & docent led tours.

Back by popular demand, the Art Chat series offers a variety of engaging seminars hosted by leading art and design experts. Art Chats are complimentary with admission, space subject to availability.

This year's line-up:

The Art Stylists, Manny Neubacher and Anya Shor, "What's Your Art Style?"Friday, March 4th, 7-8pm

Manny Neubacher and Anya Shor of The Art Stylists will help you overcome any apprehension you may have when buying your first piece of artwork. Learn the basics of art buying with an introduction to various mediums, genres and trends that will assist you in finding the right piece for your home and lifestyle. They will offer tips and insights that will make any first-time buyer feel at ease.

Melony Ward, Publisher, Canadian Art, "Melony Ward & the Artists: A One-on-One"Saturday, March 5th, 1-2pm

Melony Ward, publisher of Canadian Art magazine will host a lively panel of artists from the show. Canadian Art is a prestigious, award-winning, quarterly magazine showcasing the best of contemporary Canadian and historical art. Melony will interview artists from the show and give you an inside look at their artistic aspirations and inspirations.

Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins, Artists, "We Can Go Here, or We Can Go There"Saturday, March 5th, 3-4pm

Collaborative artist duo Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins speak about the city, the art market, the culture market, and how it all fits together. In their discussion, they will talk about the choices that artists and art-supporters make and how they define our city as a creative community. They will question how art is changing Toronto and how artists, the market, galleries and institutions interact. They will also address what goes wrong when any one of these puzzle pieces does not fit together, or when one of them falters.

Betty Ann Jordan, Art Writer and Tour Leader, "The Joy of Abstraction"Sunday, March 6th, 1-2pm

Art writer, art educator, columnist and tour leader Betty Ann Jordan makes looking and talking about abstract art a captivating process. In this illustrated talk she identifies key ideas and terms relating to abstraction in art and she'll look at the best abstract painters and sculptors of the 20th and 21st centuries. She will also discuss works by artists in The Artist Project who are applying similar methods and working in an abstract or semi-abstract mode.

William Huffman, Associate Director, Toronto Arts Council, "Five Things About Contemporary Art (That You Didn't Know You Already Knew!)"Sunday, March 6th, 3-4pm

Associate Director of the Toronto Arts Council, William Huffman explores five truisms or modern(-ish) proverbs that are immediately recognizable to the broader public but in this case related to contemporary art. The "Five Things" will look further into the mythologies and misconceptions of the art world, reveal the artistic process and its system of valuation, and highlight the ways in which viewers bring new meanings to work, and highlight the ways in which viewers bring new meanings to work.

DON'T MISS:THE OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW PARTY: THURSDAY MARCH 3, 7-10 PM (19+ Event)
Be among the first to view and purchase original art from top independent artists.Indulge in an eclectic evening of art, music, drinks and treats!

A portion of Opening Night Ticket sales will be donated to the Canadian Art Foundation.

After Party at The Drake!

For more info & tickets: www.theartistprojecttoronto.com
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Sunday, February 6, 2011

Toronto Botanical Gardens - Orchid Show

What: Toronto Botanical Gardens - Orchid Show
When: Feb 12 & 13.
Where: Intersection of Lawrence and Leslie.

Photography Only Opportunity
On Sunday Feb. 13 from 9am-11am. You may use tripods at this session. Hand held cameras at all other times.

http://www.soos.ca/

Photo Life Emerging Photographers 2011 Competition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Photo Life Emerging Photographers 2011 Competition Call for Entries

Photo Life is pleased to announce the call for entries to the 2011 edition of the Emerging Photographers competition. This annual contest gives Canadian photography students, apprentice photographers and those just beginning their careers a unique opportunity to share their vision and talent with the world.

Going beyond social boundaries, standard techniques and established rules, the 2011 Emerging Photographers competition showcases the freshest ideas and trends in today's photography. Winning photographers will be judged on their ability to capture a true, uncompromised photographic vision as well as demonstrate an original and bold approach in their photography.

From all submissions received, editors will select the most outstanding up-and-coming talents to showcase in Photo Life's August/September issue as well as in the Photolife.com Emerging Photographers' on-line gallery.

Photographers who wish to participate in the Photo Life Emerging Photographers competition are invited to send their submissions exclusively via the on-line facilities at www.photolife.com/emerging. Participants may submit up to three images and must provide technical information along with a brief narrative/comment for each image. Additional information and submission instructions are available on www.photolife.com.

Please note that this competition is open to Canadian residents only.

Deadline for submissions: May 20, 2011

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For more information, please contact Valérie Racine at 418-692-2110 or 1-800-905-7468 ext. 102 or vracine@photolife.com