Juice by Elizabeth Barnes

Elizabeth Barnes’ new exhibition Juice is opening November 28th, 2009 and will run until December 23rd.
Born and educated in the United States, Barnes currently lives in Vancouver. Her collections can be found throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Barnes’ work is heavily influenced by science and technology, but it’s the organicness that still exists that’s intriguing. Her works [...]

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Exposure 2010 – Calgary Banff Photography Festival

Exposure 2010 – Calgary Banff Photography Festival runs from Jan. 30th to Feb 28th.
The theme of this celebration of photographic arts is Perception.
Festival highlights in Calgary include new works shot in large format 8 x 10 negatives by award-winning photographer David Burdeny featured at Herringer Kiss Gallery. Polaroids of studio models taken by celebrated artist [...]

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Photography Exhibit: “Untitled” by Claudia Katz

Claudia Katz will be showcasing her work at Convergence Cafe this month. Head on over to check out some fantastic, local photography:
The images in “Untitled” explore people and place. Documentary, portraiture and travel photographer; Claudia is a native of Argentina whose interest in culture, immersion and interaction, are all recurring themes in her photographs.
“Untitled” by [...]

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Press Release: Installation of 65-Foot “Drop” Public Art Piece

Just received this press release. Pretty neat! Unfortunately for most of us here in Calgary, it’s going to be tough to check this piece out first hand today. That being said, head on over to the Heavy Industries website to check out pictures taken throughout the process. There aren’t any pictures of the piece post-installation, [...]

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International Artist Day

Two very ambitious folks, Chris MacClure and Marilyn Hurst, have started a fantastic grassroots movement called International Artist Day!  International Artist Day is October 25th!
This worldwide tribute to artists will honor and bring recognition to the contributions they have made to civilization.
Everyone around the world can do something special on that day to enhance the [...]

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Opening: JACC Fine Art Gallery

JACC Fine Art Gallery
39 Wolfwillow Lane SW
403-295-2789
Calgary, Alberta
Grand Opening
Saturday August 8th & Sunday August 9th
Both Days: 10am to 5pm
Coffee, tea and treats
Enter to win the door prize.
JACC Fine Art Gallery presents the artistic works of three cutting-edge Alberta Artists:
T.I. Mitchell unveils a collection of brilliant artistry in mixed media and digital photography.
Roberta Clark-Kangarloo showcases [...]

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Art Auction Fundraiser: MASTERPIECE Contemporary 2009

The second annual Art Auction Fundraiser, MASTERPIECE Contemporary 2009, being held by The Art Gallery of Calgary is coming up!
The event takes place on September 17, 2009. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the auction begins at 7:30 pm. Join Senior Art Curator, Marianne Elder on September 16, 2009 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm [...]

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Back! With a quick post about the Whyte Museum

We’ve been pretty busy over here – sorry for the lag between posts! Remember, if you are interested in contributing (even just a post or two a month) please get in touch – we can always use more scribes!
Here’s a quick post to tide you over:
The Whyte Museum has a number of new exhibitions.
Whyte Museum [...]

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Art For Food ‘09 – Group Show

In support of the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank, the Herringer Kiss Gallery is putting on a group art show and we are glad to be able to share
Date: July 18 – August 15, 2009
Opening Reception & Sale: Saturday, July 18th from 2 to 5 pm.
Representatives from the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank and participating gallery artists [...]

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Original Art or Plagarism?

I recieved a great e-mail this week asking if I might give my opinion on Elena Ilku. Basically, it revolved around the line between original art and plagarism.
To quote the e-mail:
Apparently, the three or four commercial galleries who represent this artist refuse to respond to any questions about the artist’s integrity, and also the verity [...]

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