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Call for Artists: 2015 Arts Crawl, St Thomas, ON

The 2015 Arts Crawl is coming up soon and we are putting out a call for artists. The deadline to apply is January 24th, but I recommend getting applications ASAP as there is limited space. The application is able to be filled out in the pdf and saved so people should be able to email their filled applications to tourism@stthomas.ca.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the Crawl this year (there is an overview in the application form as well), and hopefully we can get the ball rolling to have an amazing Arts Crawl!

Thanks,
Megan Pickersgill
Tourism Coordinator | St. Thomas EDC
tourism@sthomas.ca | 519.631.1680 x4132
www.railwaycitytourism.com

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ARTS CRAWL APPLICATION

‘Twas the Art Before Christmas’ features unique works

Artist: Heather Keating. (Contributed)

Artist: Heather Keating. 

By Don Biggs, St. Thomas Times-Journal
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 8:31:40 EST PM

If you are looking for a truly unique gift idea, look no further than the Twas the Art before Christmas Show.

The eighth annual judged art show and sale will take place Nov. 7-9 at the CASO Railway Station, 750 Talbot St., with 54 local and area artists participating. This is the sole event put on by the St. Thomas-Elgin Artists’ Guild (STEAG) and it is one of the best attended shows of its kind.

“All of the pieces are one-of-a-kind and are new to this year’s show,” said Kit Cutting, promotions director for the annual show.

“I can tell you that no one else in town will have these pieces, all of which are very reasonably priced. We have something to fit everyone’s budget.”

STEAG consists of 54 artists from St. Thomas and Elgin County who work in a wide variety of mediums from paintings, sculpture, textiles, wood, clay and glass.

“Each artist is allowed to enter 12 pieces in the show and there will be five that people will be able to purchase tickets for with a chance to win,” said Cutting. “This show really gets people in the mood for Christmas shopping. There are so many good artists in the area and it really is unique to see what they are doing.”

STEAG has been in existence for more than a decade and members meet on the third Monday of the month (March until December) at the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre, 301 Talbot St., St. Thomas.

“We do accept new members, which is rare for an art club. I know that there are some clubs around with five-year waiting lists which makes it very difficult for a new artist to join,” said Cutting. “Because we accept new members all of the time, all they have to do is come to the meetings and introduce themselves, our group has a lot of younger members, which is nice because they are so enthusiastic.”

Cutting has been with the group for three years, however, she has been painting and sculpting for a longer period of time, and as a seasoned artist enjoys the interactions with other members. “At the meetings we have keynote speakers and we share ideas with all of the other artists,” she said.

Admission is free to Twas the Art Before Christmas Show and there will also be a free tea room (tea, coffee, hot apple cider) and Christmas cookies to enjoy.

Want to know more?

What: Twas the Art Before Christmas Show

When: Friday, Nov. 7, 6-9pm

Saturday, Nov. 8, 10am-6pm

Sunday, Nov. 9, noon-6pm.

Where: CASO Station, 750 Talbot St., St. Thomas

Cost: Admission is free

Info: http://stthomasartguild.blogspot.ca/

Source: http://www.stthomastimesjournal.com/2014/11/04/twas-the-art-before-christmas-features-unique-works

TWAS THE ART BEFORE CHRISTMAS, IN ST. THOMAS ONTARIO

November 7th ,8th and 9th, 2014.

Enjoy affordable, original, art by the artist members of the St. Thomas Elgin Artists Guild Art in all mediums as is beautifully showcased at the restored, historic, Canada Southern Railway Station at 750 Talbot St.(Main street), behind Giant Tiger ADMISSION is free and Christmas Treats enjoyed in the tea room.

 

As a member of the St. Thomas Elgin Artists Guild Art, I will be showing 12 works of art.

 HOURS:
Opening reception at Nov. 7th at 6pm to 9pm. Nov. 8th from 10 am to 6 pm and Nov. 9th from 12 noon to 6 pm.

St Thomas-Elgin Artists Guild Show

 

 

And I was Awarded HONOURABLE MENTION!

Honourable Mention awarded to Ann-Marie Cheung's "Bird" 2014 Mixed Media/Encaustic
Honourable Mention awarded to Ann-Marie Cheung’s “Bird” 2014 Mixed Media/Encaustic at the St Thomas-Elgin Artists Guild Show

OCAD University Launches the Prestigious Alumni of Influence Award

It has long been recognized that OCAD University alumni go on to diverse and successful careers often with significant economic, cultural and social impact. With the launch of the OCAD University Alumni of Influence Award, their success will be formally acknowledged and celebrated within the University, Canada and internationally.

This prestigious program celebrates the OCAD U communities most accomplished and recognized alumni for their outstanding professional and artistic achievements as well as their service to the community. Nominated by their peers and selected by a jury including alumni, faculty and staff, five award recipients will demonstrate excellence in a diverse range of fields including art, design, media, business, science, humanities, medicine, education or public service at home and abroad.

Nominations are open until January 9, 2015. I hope you join me in welcoming our new program and celebrating our first recipients at GradEx 100 in May 2015. This exciting new program is possible with support from our generous sponsor, TD Insurance.

Dr. Sara Diamond, President

NOMINATION

Source: http://www.ocadu.ca/alumni/alumni-of-influence.htm

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