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Posted
June 9, 2015
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Painting
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Review: Plein Air Painting Festival

This is what it's all about!

This is what it’s all about!

“In the moment. Under the sky. That’s Plein Air.”

WAC in conjunction with local realtor Neil Scott was proud to present the Plein Air Painting Festival that took place 4-6 June, 2015. The three day event that celebrated the medium of painting, in all forms, live and outdoors. Locals were invited to admire and appreciate the live production of art and then it’s results at the exhibition on the final day, post judging. Congratulations to our winners:

1st: Phil Chadwick

2nd: Barb Wilson

3rd: Nancy Pierce

Honorable Mention: Emily Don

Phil Chadwick’s winning piece.
Our winner, Phil Chadwick
Emily Don’s honourable mention piece.
3rd: Nancy Pierce
Judges deliberation.
2nd: Barb Wilson
Judging
Honorable Mention: Emily Don
Bard Wilson’s second place piece.
Our winners.

WAC would like to thank all participants, organizers, guests and spectators who supported the event.  A special thanks to Neil Scott of Bowes & Cocks real estate for making the event possible.

Thanks to our sponsor: 

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Posted
May 20, 2015
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Community, Design, Painting, Specialty Craft
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July 3rd & 4th: Art by the Lake

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Sand Lake Beach   ▪  4 July 2015   ▪   10am-4pm

You are invited to participate in a new invitational juried art show, Art by the Lake. The show will take place at the Lions Club beach house by Sand Lake.  The show will feature artists from the Westport and the surrounding areas.

The festivities will begin Friday evening with an indoor Gallery and Meet the Artist show in the beach house by invitation only. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served while enjoying entertainment by local musicians. We will also be featuring a silent art auction with the proceeds going to art in our local schools and Art by the Lake.

Our beautiful venue, Sand Lake.

Our beautiful venue, Sand Lake.


The event will continue on Saturday with each artist setting up their individual white tents and exhibiting a larger selection of their work on the beach grounds of Sand Lake.  Music will also be performed throughout the day by Westport area performing artists. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet and purchase art directly from the artists on Friday evening as well as throughout the day Saturday.

This show will truly be an event that highlights and accentuates the ARTS in WESTPORT and AREA.  The backdrop of Sand Lake will serve as a reminder of the splendour of nature found in our area. 

For more information, please visit ArtByTheLakeWestport.ca.

Thanks to our sponsors:

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Posted
May 13, 2015
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Design, Painting
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Plein Air Painting Festival

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WAC in conjunction with local realtor Neil Scott is proud to present the Plein Air Painting Festival from the 4-6 June, 2015. Artists, youth and adult, are invited to register and participate in the three day event that celebrates the medium of painting, in all forms, live and outdoors. Locals are invited to admire and appreciate the live production of art and then it’s results at the exhibition on the final day, June 6th at 3pm.

“In the moment. Under the sky. That’s Plein Air.”

Information for Artists

The only requirement for artists is that painting must be done on the spot. Paint anything you like, with any medium you prefer, in any style you want but it must be done in the beautiful outdoors. Artists will be provided with a map of the picturesque Westport area with suggestions for both country and village settings. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is $35 for adults (18+), $25 for youth and is available through PayPal. Click the buttons below to be redirected to PayPal.
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Festival Schedule

Day One

The festival will begin at 10am on 4 June 2015 at the GristMill (21 Main St, Westport) with a one hour workshop hosted by Nicole McGrath, plein air painter extraordinaire. Participants will be given plenty of practical ideas on how to make the outdoor painting experience more relaxing and rewarding. Afterwards, artists are free to head outdoors to paint. The workshop is free with registration.

Day Two

Artists are welcomed to gather at 10am at the GristMill for coffee, conversation and an exchange of ideas. Afterwards, artists are free to head outdoors to paint.

Day Three 

Artists are welcomed to gather at 10am at the GristMill for coffee, conversation and an exchange of ideas. Afterwards, artists are free to head outdoors to paint.
The jurying will take place at 2:30 pm, Saturday afternoon at the GristMill.
The public is invited to a viewing at 3 pm and prizes will be awarded at that time.

Questions or concerns? Email us: 

info@westportartscouncil.com

Thanks to our sponsor: 

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Posted
June 16, 2014
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Specialty Craft, Youth Initiative
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Totem Poles with Diane Black

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Totem Poles at Rideau Vista Public School

 

464 slabs of clay, 116 young artists, 8 totem poles

 

There is a new art installation at Rideau Vista Public School, actually there are 7.  Guided by local artist Diane Black, the seven totem poles are the collective creativity of all 116 students at Rideau Vista.

Black spent the last week of May working directly with each selected class, from kindergarten all the way to the grade five students. Explaining the importance of the totem pole in Canadian history, the student were then invited to think about what symbols would best represent them on a totem pole.

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Each student was then given four slabs of wet clay to carve out their chosen totems. Many students chosen family, sports, and nature symbols. When all four pieces of clay were designed, Black helped the students assemble the individual pieces together to form a box shape with no top or bottom.

Black collected all the carved clay boxes and took them home with her to dry. After firing all 116 pieces in her kiln, Black returned to Rideau Vista to slide each piece on seven 4×4 wooden posts, one post for each class. DSC06751

Just before the end of the year, Black will return to the school and disassemble the clay totem poles so each student can take their piece home with them.