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Call For Artists: 25th Annual Art Sale – McMichael Canadian Art Collection

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Each autumn, the Volunteer Committee of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection hosts an Art Sale to raise funds for volunteers projects at the McMichael. This event is open to Canadian artists, and features 50 talented artists and a diverse collection of affordable art. Over $100,000 of art was sold at the 2014 sale, raising over $30,000.

Applications will be available online beginning March 1 until the application deadline of May 31, 2015. This year’s sale takes place the weekend of October 23 – 25, 2015.

Application Information is available HERE

Source: http://mcmichaelvolunteers.com/call-for-artists-2/

St. Thomas-Elgin Artist's Guild Member

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Teaching a Kids Painting Class

Happy House Doodle Painting
Happy House Doodle Painting

Excited to be teaching my first kids step by step painting class during our March Break at the Art Gallery of Lambeth! One day only March 17th, 2015 2-3:30 pm. Contact the Gallery for more info & to reserve a spot artgalleryoflambeth.com

2454 Main Street, London, Ontario
519 652-5556
email: info@artgalleryoflambeth.com

hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 1 pm – 5 pm
Saturday 11 am – 4 pm
or by appointment
Closed Thursdays and Sundays

Art Gallery of Lambeth Calendar

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My New Business Card

ann-marie cheung aoca acrylic & mixed media artist
ann-marie cheung aoca acrylic & mixed media artist

Been redesigning my new business card today. Had a bit of a struggle deciding what title to use…ended up going with acrylic & mixed media visual artist.

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Art work at the LONDON ARTS COUNCIL/LONDON HERITAGE COUNCIL OFFICE

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Some of my paintings on display at the London Art Council office as a resident art at The Art Gallery of Lambeth.

251 Dundas Street
London, ON
N6A 6H9

Featured Gallery: The Art Gallery of Lambeth

The Art Gallery of Lambeth is a unique art gallery curated by 2 London, Ontario award winning artists. Vivian Tserotas and Brenda Colley have come together to promote the arts and visual arts education.
The AGL is committed to a community focus and offers a variety of events, art workshops for adults and children’s art programs, held in our fabulous art studio in London, Ontario.

The AGL encourages visitors to visit often as we frequently change our exhibits. You can download a copy of our brochure for a complete listing and visit our show calendar page on our website.

An exciting new venture is the AGL STEP BY STEP painting classes. Check out the calendar, pick a painting, and come out for a relaxed, social evening creating a lovely piece of art to take home. All materials are provided; you just need to bring yourself! An instructor walks you through the process step by step…. perfect for the beginner artist. Beverages and snacks will also be available for purchase.

The AGL has a partnership with local merchant, Mennonite Furniture Plus, located at 2200 Wharncliffe Road South, in London. Both partner and resident artist will have work exhibited in the furniture gallery, to give customers a firsthand look at how original art can enhance a living space. Stop in for a visit!

Location:
2454 Main Street, London, Ontario

Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 1pm – 5pm
Saturday: 11am – 4pm

Contact Information:
P: 519. 652. 5556
E: info@artgalleryoflambeth.com
W: www.artgalleryoflambeth.com

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Resources for Artists

Alyson B Stanfield Art Biz Coach

6 free video lessons and weekly art business tips
www.artbizcoach.com

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How to make a living as an artist

by Gwenn Seemel
The presentation of your work and of yourself is integral to making a living as an artist, but, in a sense, it’s a prerequisite.  Once you have that figured out, there are four easy steps for turning that confidence and polish into a living. Read more

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The Abundant Artist – Tools & Resources

The Abundant Artist teaches artists how to dispel the starving artist myth by selling art online through websites, email, and social media.

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Articles for Artists: Resources to Present, Promote, Market Your Art

Loads of helpful articles from ArtBusiness.com

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How to Make a Living as an Artist

by ACTION HERO

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FOR CANADIAN ARTISTS

Canada Council for the Arts

The Canada Council offers a broad range of grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations.

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The Ontario Arts Council

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is guided by the far-seeing mandate it was given in 1963 – to foster the creation and production of art for the benefit of all Ontarians.  OAC offers more than fifty funding programs for Ontario-based artists and arts organizations, with funds from the Ontario government.  Grants provide assistance for a specific activity, support for a period of time, or for ongoing operations. OAC also offers awards, prizes and scholarships from private funds managed by the Ontario Arts Foundation.

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CARFAC

Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens (CARFAC) is incorporated federally as a non-profit corporation that is the national voice of Canada’s professional visual artists.
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Business for the Arts

Business for the Arts aims to strengthen arts and culture in Canada by connecting arts organizations to business patrons and volunteers through our artsScene and boardLink programs; by stimulating investment in the arts through matching incentives and sponsorship training for arts organization with artsVest; by communicating the value of investing in the arts through advocacy and research; and by providing a platform for arts organizations to celebrate their outstanding business partners in the arts with our Canadian Arts and Business Awards.

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Canada Arts Connect

Canada Arts Connect is where those who love art in Canada can connect with opportunities, resources, and community.

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