New Website – Coming Soon!!!

Please return to our site around mid-August, 2018 to see our entirely re-vamped website.  It’s coming soon! The new site has a colourful, completely new look and our members galleries are re-vamped with lots of art, pottery, jewellery, books, music.  We have moved to a new hosting service with NO ADS! The site will have On-line sign-up for art shows, membership and the free Artsy Happenings newsletter.  In the meantime, our Facebook page and revamped Artsy Happenings e-newsletter is where the latest information is available.  To subscribe to the e-newsletter, email: artsynews@artscarletonplace.com.

Artsy Happenings – July 2018

Artsy Us

Welcome to the new and improved Artsy Happenings – we’ve put our “fancy on”
and improved the look of our newsletter.  We’re all dressed up and giving you great places to go!

Remember to click on icons for more information – clicking on our logo you will get you to our Facebook page, clicking on Farmers’ Market will get you to their Facebook page, clicking on the Paint the Summer… you get the picture or icon, lol!

It’s gonna be such a great summer! I’m so excited to tell you about what’s happening in the next few months.

Art in the Park(ing Lot)
Ongoing – Friday evenings
6pm – 8pm

Carleton Place Library, 101 Beckwith Street

CP Library and Downtown Carleton Place are running an ongoing event every Friday evening during the summer called Art in the Park(ing Lot).

It’s a library block party @the Art Shack.

Bring a lawn chair, a snack, an instrument, whatever you like and they will provide
the art supplies and challenges.

ARTISTS/INSTRUCTORS REQUIRED – PLEASE CONTACT
Moriah Caswell 613-257-2702 or Kate Murray 613-257-8049

http://downtowncarletonplace.com/the-art-shack-is-ready-to-roll/

ACP is at the Market

Saturday, July 7th
8:30am – 12:30pm
7 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place

Two little artists went to the market, and invited all their friends to not stay at home.
Arts Carleton Place is at the Market on every first Saturday of the month
showcasing art from a sample of our wonderful members.

Last month, Arts Carleton Place members Anne Forsythe and Carolyne Buchanan recruited new members/patrons of all ages.

It’s never too early or too late to be creative.
Come to the market and be sure to stop by our table,
you may find that special work of art you were looking for!

https://www.facebook.com/Carleton-Place-Farmers-Market-103914209656434/

Saturday, July 14th and Sunday July 15th

10am – 4pm
Algonquin College, Perth Campus – 7 Craig Street

A few of ACP’s members are participating in RLAA’s annual summer art show & sale,

“Paint the Summer” at Algonquin College’s Perth Campus. Free admission, free parking and free shuttle service.

This event is a fundraiser for Lanark County Interval House.
It’s a show not to be missed!

http://www.rideaulakesartists.com/event/paint-summer-show-2018

Saturday, August 4th
9am – 3pm

ACP member Anita Schlarb will be showing her work
at Art on the Farm. This special summer event showcases local and regional artists displaying and selling their original artwork. They will also be featuring a silent auction of artwork,
sale of art books and prints, and refreshments.
Free admission

http://friendsofthefarm.ca/event/art-on-the-farm-2/#

2018 Summer Art
Show and Sale
August 18th
10am – 4pm
Seniors Activity Centre, 61 Cornelia St. W., Smiths Falls

ACP member Gilly Marston will be showing her paintings
at Art Journey, a juried summer art show in Smiths Falls.
Come see her new work for 2018!

https://www.artjourneysmithsfalls.com/gillian-marston.html

https://www.artjourneysmithsfalls.com/

Care to Lend A Hand?

The Art For Aid Project, founded by ACP Member Colleen Gray, mission is to collect new and gently used art supplies for remote Canadian Indigenous communities. They use the sale of their unique spiritual and thought provoking art to raise money for shipping. The supplies collected benefit remote students and Educators by ensuring youth who wish to explore art have sufficient art supplies to challenge their creative needs. ​

Please support this important initiative to make a difference in the lives of communities who sometimes struggle to have quality teaching tools in their schools and community programs.

There are numerous ways you can help…

https://www.artforaid.ca/home

A little bit more…

Remember to keep your eyes open for the outdoor pianos on Bridge Street.
So many reasons to come to Carleton Place and enjoy the Summer!
That’s all I got for now folks. Get out there and get creatin’!
Carolyne Buchanan
 

Be an art hero, promote local artist and share this email. 

June Arts Carleton Place Newsletter

June 2018

Photo by: Luv2shoot

Funny picture for an artsy newsletter you may be saying to yourself – especially odd for those who know me as I don’t fish… or do I?

Come to think of it, I’m always fishing and maybe you are too? Fishing for great ideas, Fishing for the perfect piece of art work, fishing for something to do…

Look no further, here’s the catch of the month:

June 2

ACP – at the Carleton Place Farmers Market

Carleton Place Market Square, 7 Beckwith Street, CP 8:30am – 12:30pm

Come to the market and support your local farmers and artisans. The first Saturday of each month is “Artisan Day.”

Interested in joining Arts Carleton Place? Come see us there! Note to artists: Currently seeking member-participants

June 16

JazzNhouse – The Jon Ballantyne Quartet

MacMartin House – Almonte – More information on the location to come Doors open at 7pm for 8pm start

This is the 2017-18 not to be missed season finale concert. Jon Ballantyne

is one of those Canadian jazz musicians – like the great Oscar Peterson – who infuse passion and persuasion into every moment of every performance. He has won two JUNO awards and had had several JUNO nominations.

Jon plays the superb Steinway concert grand piano and brings the preeminent, Montreal alto-saxophonist Rémi Bolduc, Toronto bassist Jim Vivian and Oregon native

Alan Jones on drums. JazzNhouse is privileged indeed to have the Jon Ballantyne Quartet end our successful, JUNO-laden performance season!

Tickets $35 online only, at http://jazzn.ca/program.html#20180616. A cash bar will be available.

June 16

LIPS – 2018 Season Finals

MacMartin House, 125 Gore Street E., Perth Doors open at 7pm for 7:30pm start

The only rural nationally competing slam community in Canada is having their Season Finals and you’re invited! There is something for everyone’s taste and it is always

an entertaining evening. Cover charge is $10. Doors open at 7pm.

June 16

The Art Shack is at Lambs Down Park Festival

Lambs Down Park, 142 Franktown Rd, Carleton Place 9am – 2pm

The Art Shack is at Lambs Down! One side of the Shack will be decorated as an activity for the kids! Come Celebrate 100 years of the Canadian Co-operative Wools Growers. Enjoy goat yoga, pancake breakfast, maker market, Stalwart beer garden, food vendors, amazing music, sheep shearing and sheepdog demonstrations.

Note to Artists: Currently seeking crafty vendors and Art Shack decoration co-ordinator

June 16

The Art of Resiliency – Open Doors fundraiser – Art Sale

Smiths Fall, On

The Healthy Living Festival, Smiths Falls

Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth present their 1^st annual art show and sale. This exhibition/fundraiser features a wide range of original, unique and affordable works of art. Funds raised from this sale help fund the ODLCY youth bursary program. Note to artists: Currently seeking participants

June 23 – 24

NGAG – Art Show and Sale

Pte. Blake Williamson Memorial Hall at Riverside Park, Kemptville Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm

A vibrant display by 25+ local artists including members of NGAG along with students of ST. Michael’s Catholic H.S. and North Grenville District H.S.

Barbeque/refreshment stand (Kemptville Rotary Club) – Door prizes – free admission. Note to artists: Currently seeking participants – deadline June 1

KEEP YOUR EYES AND EARS OPEN FOR:

Outdoor Pianos in Carleton Place

Summer’s here and the time is right for a piano on Main Street.. They’ll be singing, swaying, piano playing and dancin’ in the streets… The whispers are true, this summer the BIA will be launching TWO outdoor pianos located in and around the BIA. If you wish to learn more, want to sponsor or be involved, contact the C.P. BIA office.

August 4

Summerfest

Bridge Street, Carleton Place

August 11

Art in the Park

Strathcona Park, Elgin Street, Ottawa

August 18

Art Journey Show

Senior’s Activity Center, Smiths Falls

Note to artists: Seeking Participants – Deadline June 6 – for more information contact

artjourneysmithsfalls@gmail.com

ART SHACK

The Art Shack has been delivered to its home, the Carleton Place Public Library. You will find it there with the exception of special event days such as; Lambs Down Park Festival, July

1^st Canada Activities at Riverside Park, Bridge St. Summer Fest etc.

Organisers are presently seeking all sorts of Volunteers such as: teachers, artists in residence, art therapists… Volunteer artists and creative people are also needed to be prime and decorate the shack. Interested? Contact: k.murray@downtowncarletonplace.com

ARTS CARLETON PLACE

Since its inception, ACP has depended on volunteers to promote the arts in our community and beyond. ACP is a growing organisation where you will earn invaluable experience, learn, and also contribute to building and impacting the community.

Through ACS you can expand your leadership skills by taking initiative in advancing new art projects. You will meet new people and have a whole lot of fun.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact artscp@bell.net

Note to artists: If you are interested in exhibiting at CP insurance, please contact Lee Thirwall at: leethirl@gmail.com

Suffering from creative block?

https://www.themuse.com/advice/7-tips-for-conquering-a-creative-block

Looking for something to do with the kids for the summer? https://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/collection/craft-activities

This one is left over from last month. Honestly, if you haven’t read it… check it out! This article will blow your mind if you haven’t yet heard about the Vogels. http://mentalfloss.com/article/48844/how-working-class-couple-amassed-priceless-art- collection

Well, that’s all I’ve got. Get out there and make the most of this beautiful month! Maybe even do like me and hang up the sign…

Remember to pass this newsletter on to a friend who may be interested Carolyne

Arts Carleton Place www.artscarletonplace.com https://www.facebook.com/artscp/

If you wish to stop receiving this newsletter, please contact me.

May Newsletter

May 2018

There are so many wonderful sayings and quotes on the month of May and maybe the most

well-known one is: “April showers bring May flowers.” Often in this part of the world, those showers are actually ice storms or snow squalls. However, I for one must admit that that bad weather is soon forgotten once those first crocuses explode out of the ground. Those beautiful bright yellow, purple and white light bulb flowers are a symbol of cheerfulness as they restore the landscape

and our hearts with color after a long winter

Speaking of colour, I hope you are ready to let it dazzle your senses in these next few months. There are so many fantastic things to do including OUR art show. I couldn’t help myself,

I just had to mention it in the intro. So excited! Also, please check out a rescheduled event that takes place tomorrow – it’s at the top of the list.

APRIL 27 (RESHEDULED FROM APRIL 14) Long Sault Trio – EP Release Party Lanark Legion, Lanark, ON 7 PM Victor Maltby will be playing with Long Sault Trio at their first ever CD release party! $10 or donation at the door. Bring your instruments for an acoustic jam if you are so inclined! APRIL 28 Long Sault Trio Fiddleheads at 53 Herriott St., Perth 8 – 11 PM Victor Maltby will be playing with Long Sault Trio at the lovely Fiddleheads Bar and Grill. Come out for a fun-filled evening of good Lanark music, beer and food! APRIL 29 Natasha Peterson at Festival of Maples Perth, On 10 am – 4 pm Award winning children’s author Natasha Peterson will be at this sweet celebration in scenic downtown Perth. MAY 4 & May 5 Kanata Art Club Spring Show and Sale Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 70 Hines Road, Kanata 5pm – 9 pm on May 4. 10 am – 4:30 on May 5 Featuring original works of art from members of the Kanata Art Club and from within the Ottawa Valley area. The works represent many genres, styles and subjects and include watercolour, oil, acrylic, mixed media, coloured pencil, graphite and more. MAY 5 & MAY 6 4th Annual Arts Carleton Place Fine Art Show Carleton Place Canoe Club, 179 John Street, Carleton Place 10 am – 4:30 pm Are looking for a special gift for an event this summer, or maybe some special piece to help you welcome in spring? You’re likely to find it here! We are showcasing the works of 20 local artists who come from every corner of the region: Almonte, Kanata, McDonald’s Corners, Perth, Portland and of course Carleton Place. The show will feature original works in oils, watercolour, acrylics, fused glass, photography, wood and jewellery. Admission is free and there’s plenty of free parking. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artscp/ to learn more.   MAY 5 & MAY 6 Cheerfully Made Spring Market! Almonte Agricultural Hall, Almonte 10 am – 4 pm 50+ different hand makers each day! The place is flipped overnight. Admission $2, Kids + parking free. May 11 through May 19 “GUYS and DOLLS” presented by the Mississippi Mudds Carleton Place Town Hall Evening shows 7:30 pm / Matinees 2 pm A classic 1950’s Broadway Musical depicting 1930’s New York. There are seedy characters, there are righteous characters, and there are bets being made on and off the tables. Come enjoy the songs, the dancing and the love story…yes there’s a love story! Tickets range from $10.00 to $20.00. For more information check out: http://www.mississippimudds.ca/index.php/upcoming-shows/upcoming-shows MAY 12 JazzNhouse – The Denis Chang Quartet Pakenham – More information on the location to come 8 pm The superb Montreal guitarist, Denis Chang – along with his Quartet – are performing one of the most exciting and vibrant forms of jazz, known as gypsy-jazz. The warmth and intimacy of the music will be captured perfectly within this Pakenham venue. Reserve soon to avoid disappointment! For more information on the duo, please visit our website. Tickets are $25 and are only available online at http://jazzn.ca/program.html#20180512 MAY 26 Natasha Peterson Book Signing Coles in the Carlingwood Shopping Mall, Ottawa, On 11 am – 2 pm Meet award winning children’s author Natasha Peterson and have your book(s) signed. June 16th JazzNhouse – The Jon Ballantyne Quartet Almonte – More information on the location to come Doors open at 7pm for 8 pm start This is the 2017-18 not to be missed season finale concert. Jon Ballantyne is one of those Canadian jazz musicians – like the great Oscar Peterson – who infuse passion and persuasion into every moment of every performance. He has won two JUNO awards and had had several JUNO nominations. Jon plays the superb Steinway concert grand piano and brings the preeminent, Montreal alto-saxophonist Rémi Bolduc, Toronto bassist Jim Vivian and Oregon native Alan Jones on drums. JazzNhouse is privileged indeed to have the Jon Ballantyne Quartet end our successful, JUNO-laden performance season! Tickets $35 online only, at http://jazzn.ca/program.html#20180616. A cash bar will be available. June 16 The Art of Resiliency – Open Doors fundraiser – Art Sale Smiths Fall, On The Healthy Living Festival, Smiths Falls Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth present their 1st annual art show and sale. This exhibition/fundraiser features a wide range of original, unique and affordable works of art. The funds raised from this sale will help fund the ODLCY youth bursary program. Coming this summer Art Shack Carleton Place More information coming next newsletter. The Art Shack is scheduled to open on June 16th, 2018. Artists if you are interested in sharing your time and your art, be it music, storytelling, painting etc., please contact Moriah Caswell at 613-257-2702 or Kate Murray at 613-257-8049.   (Sing this with me, it’s like a karaoke call to volunteer) 867-5309… 867-5309… Tell me, tell me, who can we turn to? We need people we can hold on to. If you think that you can help us at all Let us try you, come on baby give us a call! Volunteer, call our number We need you all the time So maybe that ain’t our number 867-5309, 867-5309, 867-5309, 867-5309 Wasn’t that a great song by Tommy Tutone? Do it for him, do it for Tommy! Send us an email and let me know you wanna be part of our band! Contact: Suzannedeschenes1951@gmail.com. Biker bar meets the Louvre: Tiny B.C. Kootenays pub houses major original art collection. This is an I’m so glad to be Canadian story. Check it out at: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ymir-pub-art-collection-paintings-originals-1.4429679 This article will blow your mind if you haven’t yet heard about the Vogels. Honestly, I want to be them. Check it out! http://mentalfloss.com/article/48844/how-working-class-couple-amassed-priceless-art-collection To quote the words of Carol Burnett, I’m so glad we’ve had this time together. Hope to see you at the show! Remember to pass this newsletter on to a friend who may be interested. Carolyne Arts Carleton Place www.artscarletonplace.com https://www.facebook.com/artscp/ If you wish to stop receiving this newsletter please contact me at carolyne.buchanan.art@gmail.com

April Newsletter

April 2018

It’s here! It’s here! Are you ready? The Annual Spring Show and Sale!

Oh, and spring is here too! (They go hand in hand.) This morning outside my window, a few cheery crocuses bid me good day.

I truly believe that there “ain’t no Spring Fever” like a “Canadian Spring Fever”.

The highly contagious “feverous” walk around like they have won the lottery;

big smiles on their faces, greeting everyone they meet like they were long lost pals

and all this while in shorts in 5℃ weather!

LOVE spring! And LOVE art shows!

‘Tis the month before show-time

And all though the place,

All the artists are “arting”,

At a furious pace.

The posters are hung,

In vendors’ windows with care,

For the artists need buyers,

For their art to share…

I know, it’s the wrong season. But really, I’m just as excited!

This year’s show participants are:

Thérèse Boisclair (painter) Jane Cass (photography) Chris Drake (painter)

Anne Forsythe (painter) John Chamney (woodturner) Molly Forsythe (ceramics)

Jan Gilbert (painter) Strachan Johnson (painter) Carolyne Buchanan (painter)

Mary-Jane Lancaster (painter) Jim Moran (painter) Kathryn Makinson (blown glass)

Gwen Pappas (jewelry) Pat Purdy (painter) Steve Hewer (woodburning)

Françoise Steadman (painter) Ron Veh (painter) Donna Wiegand (painter)

Cheryl Snair (photograhy) Barbara Jordan (painter, photographer)

As you may have noticed, I’ll be there too! So please, please, please come by and visit.

We can talk about the newsletter, about how much you love art, about the AMAZING art

in the room… Just come on by!

Besides OUR art show, there is a plethora (such a great word!) of things to do in April-May!

MARCH 27 The Art For Aid Project at the Premiere Gala Screening of Indian Horse (by invitation) Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau, QC The Art For Aid Project was invited to display their art and help raise awareness for the needs of remote Indigenous communities in Canada at the private screening for Indian Horse at the Canadian Museum of History. “We are deeply honoured to have been invited to this remarkable event and will work to bring a greater level of awareness around the diverse needs of remote community schools while displaying the artwork of Metis artist” -Colleen Gray, Founder of The Art For Aid Project APRIL 7 & 8 16TH Pakenham Maple Run Pakenham and surrounding area 10 – 5 pm The 16th Maple Run Tour is a “sweet” reason to Wander up to Pakenham. Experience inspiring art, craft, food and heritage locations. Indulge your taste buds in locally produced fudge, solar roasted coffee and craft beer. Tour website gives a detailed description of all 29 participants, 9 tour venues, food stops, demonstrations, special events and a map with locations taking you through Pakenham and surrounding area. www.mapleruntour.com. 👀 Keep your eyes open for ACP Members: Natasha Peterson (Author), Anita Schlarb (Photography), and Liz Allison (Stoneware). APRIL 8 Peter Brown Jazz Trio Slackoni’s Parkside Bistro, 82 Peter Street, Perth 5:30 – 8:30 pm Standards and jazz classics with Peter Brown (piano), Peter Newsom (bass) and Glenn Robb (drums). No cover charge. Call Slackoni’s to reserve: 613-326-0380 APRIL 13 The Peter Principle Waterfront Gastropub, Carleton Place 9 pm – 1 am Peter Brown (piano) and Peter Newsom (voice) play and sing rock and folk classics, blues and originals. No cover. Contact the Gastropub at 613-257-5755 APRIL 13 – APRIL 15 Inspirations Art Show and Sale Manotick Curling Centre, 5519 South River Drive, Manotick Vernissage April 13 – 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Show April 14 & 15 – 10:30 am – 4:30 am Entry to the show is free. Friday night vernissage is $10.00. Tickets are available at Office Pro and at Lindsay & McCaffrey in Manotick, or online at www.manotickart.ca. APRIL 14 Long Sault Trio – EP Release Party Lanark Legion, Lanark, ON 7 PM Victor Maltby will be playing with Long Sault Trio at their first ever CD release party! $10 or donation at the door. Bring your instruments for an acoustic jam if you are so inclined! APRIL 19 Peter Brown Jazz Trio at Slackoni’s Parkside Bistro 82 Peter Street, Perth, Ontario 6 – 9 pm Peter Brown (piano), Peter Newsom (bass) and Glenn Robb (drums) play and sing standards and jazz classics. No cover. Reserve at 613-326-0380. APRIL 22 Natasha Peterson at Parent and Child Expo Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean 10 am – 5 pm Award winning children’s book author Natasha Peterson will be at Ottawa’s largest and most popular parenting and kids expo. Tickets range from $6 to $30. APRIL 28 Local colours! – Fine Art Group – Art Exhibit McMartin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth 8 am – 4 pm Featured artists are: Thérèse Boisclair, Nora Brown, Barbara Jordan, Aileen Merriam, Peggy Orders, Pat Purdy, Cathy Rivoire, Linda Svarckopf, Judith Versavel. Maple inspired refreshments will be served.

APRIL 28 Long Sault Trio Fiddleheads at 53 Herriott St., Perth 8 – 11 PM Victor Maltby will be playing with Long Sault Trio at the lovely Fiddleheads Bar and Grill. Come out for a fun-filled evening of good Lanark music, beer and food! APRIL 29 Natasha Peterson at Festival of Maples Perth, On 10 am – 4 pm A sweet celebration in scenic downtown Perth. MAY 5 & MAY 6 Annual Arts Carleton Place Fine Art Show Carleton Place Canoe Club, Carleton Place 10 am – 4:30 pm Come out Saturday and Sunday to have a peek at the amazing artwork our Ottawa Valley has to offer. Find that piece you were looking for!Admission and parking are Free. MAY 5 & MAY 6 Cheerfully Made Spring Market! Almonte Agricultural Hall, Almonte 10 am – 4 pm 50+ different hand makers each day! The place is flipped overnight. Admission $2, Kids + parking free. May 11 through May 19 “GUYS and DOLLS” presented by the Mississippi Mudds Carleton Place Town Hall Evening shows 7:30 pm / Matinees 2 pm A classic 1950’s Broadway Musical depicting 1930’s New York. There are seedy characters, there are righteous characters, and there are bets being made on and off the tables. Come enjoy the songs, the dancing and the love story…yes there’s a love story! Tickets range from $10.00 to $20.00. For more information check out: http://www.mississippimudds.ca/index.php/upcoming-shows/upcoming-shows

MAY 12

JazzNhouse – The Denis Chang Quartet

Pakenham – More information on the location to come

8 pm

The superb Montreal guitarist, Denis Chang – along with his Quartet – are performing

one of the most exciting and vibrant forms of jazz, known as gypsy-jazz.

The warmth and intimacy of the music will be captured perfectly within this Pakenham venue.

Reserve soon to avoid disappointment!

For more information on the duo, please visit our website.

Tickets are $25 and are only available online at http://jazzn.ca/program.html#20180512

June 16

The Art of Resiliency – Open Doors fundraiser – Art Sale

Smiths Fall, On

More information to follow

Coming this summer

Art Shack, baby Art Shack 🎶

Have you heard of this new exciting project?

This summer, starting June 16^th, there will be an Art Shack in Carleton Place.

A place where you can do art outside… for free… with your friends… for free… Amazing!

(Yeah, said the free part twice – lol)

I’ve been signing Art Shack to the tune of Love Shack by the B52s ever since I heard about this.

Stay tuned for more information in the next newsletter.

Artists if you are interested in sharing your time and your art, be it music, storytelling, painting etc., please contact Moriah Caswell at 613-257-2702 or Kate Murray at 613-257-8049.

CALL TO VOLUNTEERS:

Hello? Hello? Are you there?

Oh, there you are! I knew you were there!

Want to get involved? We need some help. Yes, I know, we’re always asking for help. We probably always will. Please contact Suzanne Deschênes at: smdeschenes1951@gmail.com  to volunteer.

-Our Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/artscp/

Check out some of the featured artists at the upcoming show.

Help us promote our organisation/show.

Like, like, like, share, share, share and remember to leave a comment!

This is one of our most important events of the year! Let’s get it out there!

-Our NEW Instagram page!

Artscarletonplace on Instagram.

Like, like, like and share, share, share and remember to leave a comment!

-Carleton Place Social Scene

https://www.facebook.com/CarletonPlaceSocialScene/

Like, like, like, share, share, share!

So, well, that’s about it for this month. Keep your head up and eyes posted for our signs. They should start to magically appear around April 30^th. Remember to point them out to your friends, while keeping your eyes on the road!

See you at the show!

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Spring Show Registration Form

The spring show registration form is available here

March Newsletter

February 2018

March and all it’s wonders is finally here!

I wonder if it will be sunny, I wonder if it will be warm, I wonder why I didn’t book myself a trip down south???

For those of us who stayed put and wonder what there is to do in our area,

MARCH 1 & 2 – 7:00 PM MARCH 3 & 4 – 2:00 PM matinée Mississippi Mudds Jr. presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Carleton Place Town Hall Don’t miss the second weekend of the “The Little Mermaid Jr.” being put on by the Mississippi Mudds Junior. This show is sure to delight audiences of all ages! Tickets are $10.00 and are available at the Chamber of Commerce, 170 Bridge Street and at the door. For more information please check out: http://www.mississippimudds.ca/index.php/upcoming-shows/upcoming-shows

On NOW till MARCH 16 Jan Gilbert’s acrylic paintings on display. Ottawa Valley Family Health Team Clinic, 95 Spring St., Almonte Monday to Friday: 8:30am – noon; 1 – 4pm New Florals and Landscapes from Jan’s studio

MARCH 10 Vernissage – Through Our Eyes MERA Schoolhouse, 974 Concession Road, 9A Dalhousie, McDonalds Corners, ON. K0G 1M0 1 – 4 pm Highland artists Greta Mcdonald, Deb Shea and Molly Forsythe join together to reflect the world as they see it. This exhibit is running at the Dean Hall in MERA during the month of March. Greta Mcdonald is known for her paintings which depict birds and animals in colourful surroundings injected with elements of fantasy and bright patterns. Deb Shea paints from a place of serenity in landscapes from around Lanark Highlands and other environments while reflecting her emotional connection to the piece executed. Molly Forsythe carves her Highlands’ musicians and birds into clay, creating ceramic relief wall pieces.

MARCH 16 Lanark LiPS – Competitive Slam Coutts Roastery and Café, 57 Gore Street, Perth 7 – 9 pm Entry fee is $5.00 and performers are free.

APRIL 7 & 8 16TH Pakenham Maple Run Pakenham and surrounding area 10 – 5 pm The 16th Maple Run Tour is a “sweet” reason to Wander up to Pakenham. Experience inspiring art, craft, food and heritage locations. Indulge your taste buds in locally produced fudge, solar roasted coffee and craft beer. Tour website gives a detailed description of all 29 participants, 9 tour venues, food stops, demonstrations, special events and a map with locations taking you through Pakenham and surrounding area. www.mapleruntour.com.

APRIL 7 JazzNhouse – Marc van Vugt and Ineke Vandoorn Almonte – More information on the location to come 8 pm Dutch Grammy winners, jazz singer/pianist Ineke Vandoorn and guitarist Marc van Vugt, return to Canada this spring for their 2018 Canadian Tour and Masterclass. This exciting duo from the Netherlands has put Almonte on their itinerary – their only Ottawa area performance! For more information on the duo, please visit our website. Tickets are $25 and are only available online at http://jazzn.ca/program.html#20180407. As always, please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Note: You can reserve seating for this concert alone, OR for the next four concerts (Four Forward Concert Option).

MAY 5 – MAY 6 Annual Arts Carleton Place Fine Art Show Carleton Place Canoe Club, Carleton Place Details to follow soon.

MAY 5 – MAY 6 Cheerfully Made Spring Market! Almonte Agricultural Hall, Almonte Details to follow soon.

MAY 11 – MAY 19 “GUYS and DOLLS” presented by the Mississippi Mudds Carleton Place Town Hall Details to follow soon.

Need some more great ideas for March? Don’t forget to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a pint of green beer or, of course, my favourite beer any day of the year, Guinness! Did you know that there is a “proper way” to pour this yummy draught? Check it out at www.guinness.com.

If you ask me, there are never enough birthdays to celebrate. So, why not celebrate the birthdays

of some famous artists? The March list includes; Vivaldi (March 4), Michelangelo (March 6), Elizabeth Barrett Browning (March 6), Vincent van Gogh (March 30) and Franz Joseph Haydn (March 31)

just to name a few.

Last, but not least, World Poetry Day is celebrated on March 21. Why not write a poem?

Here’s one that I remember from high school. I think it was written in my yearbook.

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

Most poems rhyme,

But this one doesn’t.

Author: Unknown

CALL TO VOLUNTEERS:

Hey, what do you know? Here’s another poem:

We need you and your friends too!

To become a volunteer, simply listen to our cheer:

“John, Doris Steve and Grace, to Suzanne a call you place,

So write that email, be real keen, become a member of our team.

Goooooo Volunteer!” (So, I’m a painter, not a poet but humph, not bad!)

Contact Suzanne Deschênes at smdeschenes1951@gmail.com 

Great reminders or a lesson on how to make amazing color by Nicolas Wilton:

www.nicholaswilton.com (scroll down – also check out some of his other blogs)

6 Historical poses you should know:

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-6-art-historical-poses?utm_medium=email&utm_source=11772093-newsletter-editorial-daily-01-02-18&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=st-

And, well here’s something just for fun:

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-11-of-the-world-s-most-unusual-artist-residencies?utm_medium=email&utm_source=11772093-newsletter-editorial-daily-01-02-18&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=st-

Well, that’s all I have for now. I look forward to receiving any contributions, questions or comments regarding our newsletters.

Or, should you no longer wish to receive this e-newsletter (I can’t figure out why you wouldn’t as there is such talent to discover/support in our area), please contact me at: carolyne.buchanan.art@gmail.com

And, if you have a minute and want to help us out, let me know why.

Have a Mad March (in a good way) Everyone!

Carolyne

*Photo in header taken by George Satzinger – Pixabay

Call To Artists

Call for Artists

The Annual Arts Carleton Place Spring Fine Art Show & Sale is on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6, 2018, 10am – 4:30pm at the Carleton Place Canoe Club, 179 John Street, Carleton Place. There are 35 spaces available to be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Entry fee is $65 to $125 – 2 types of grid sizes available with 4 feet deep kiosks available for larger pieces. Authors tables are also available.

Registration deadline is March 15 and is considered complete when payment is received in full.

A $20 Arts Carleton Place membership is required to participate.

Art sales payments will be taken at a central cash, with a small commission to Arts Carleton Place (5% on cash sales and 7.7% on credit sales) in support of the local bursary program. Sales reconciliation and electronic money transfers to artists will be completed 10 days after the show ends.

Signage will go up 3 weeks in advance of the show; 375 visitors per day are targeted.

If you have any questions please contact Suzanne at smdeschenes1951@gmail.com.

Lunch for artists will be available on a cost-recovery basis from Beckwith Kitchen (with some limitations).

Further details and forms available at www.artscarletonplace.com.

February Newsletter

February 2018

Welcome to February! It’s the shortest month of the year, with so many great things to do! Not to worry, we’re here to help make your February blahs into February Yahs! …just made that up!

JANUARY 18 – MARCH 16 Jan Gilbert’s acrylic paintings on display. Ottawa Valley Family Health Team Clinic, 95 Spring St., Almonte Monday to Friday: 8:30am – noon; 1 – 4pm New Florals and Landscapes from Jan’s studio

Running from JANUARY 30/31 to MARCH 20/21 Open Studio sessions with Adrian Baker, BFA  Appleton Studio, village of Appleton  Morning or afternoon classes, Tuesdays or Wednesdays As a beginner ‘Open ‘Studio’ participant, you have the option of step-by-step instruction in painting (acrylics or water-based oils) or in drawing techniques. Coloured pencil lessons are also available. For the more experienced artist, Open Studio sessions allow you to work on your own projects in your choice of medium under the guidance of a professional artist. No problem if you missed the first session, new students can join us, space permitting, at any time. For more information contact Adrian: appletonstudio@gmail.com or visit her website: www.adrianbakerart.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Peter Brown Jazz Trio Slackoni’s Parkside Bistro, 82 Peter Street, Perth, Ontario 6 – 9 pm Peter’s trio plays standards and jazz classics in this fine Italian bistro.

FEBRUARY 23, MARCH 1 & 2 – 7:00 PM FEBRUARY 24 & 25, MARCH 3 & 4 – 2:00 PM Matinée Mississippi Mudds Jr. presents The Little Mermaid Carleton Place Town Hall Another wonderful theatre production by our local Youth Theatre! Tickets $10. All Shows, except for Thursday, March 1 – discounted pricing at $5 each. Available at the local Chamber of Commerce at 170 Bridge St., Carleton Place (across from the Town Hall). For more information, please contact Linda Beiglee at lindabeiglee@hotmail.com

FEBRUARY 1 Release of applications for the Annual Arts Carleton Place Fine Art Show Artists look for it in your inbox and spread the word!

MAY 5 & MAY 6 Annual Arts Carleton Place Fine Art Show Carleton Place Canoe Club, Carleton Place Details to follow soon.

Need some more great ideas to make your February Fantastic? Why not celebrate the birthdays of some famous artists? Ensure the music never dies! On February 3, play some Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson. Rock and roll not your bag? Try some Felix Mendelsohn (Feb. 3)

or Kurt Cobain (Feb. 20), or one of my favourites, Johnny Cash (Feb. 26).

Other famous artists born in February include: Charles Dickens (Feb. 7), Wilhelm Grimm (Feb. 24),

Renoir (Feb. 25) and Victor Hugo (Feb. 26). Check them out on the Internet or at the library!

Get out your best china and have tea while reading some Dickens. You get the picture!

CALL TO VOLUNTEERS:

We know you’re out there and we have jobs for you!

Little ones, big ones, fun ones and lets be honest maybe not so fun ones (ha ha!)

Join our team and meet some super fun, creative people!

Contact Suzanne Deschênes at: smdeschenes1951@gmail.com 

Great article to read – What do people want to see in the future?

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-people-2018-images-silence-solitude

Super Website -Tons of great information for artists:

https://www.gyst-ink.com

Well, that’s all I have for now. I look forward to receiving any contributions, questions or comments regarding our newsletters, please do not hesitate to contact me at: carolyne.buchanan.art@gmail.com.

January Newsletter

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to part 1 of the first newsletter of 2018! It’s a long one with tons of important information so be sure to read to the end.

First, please let me introduce myself: I’m Carolyne Buchanan and I’m Artsy Happenings e-newsletter’s new editor. I am thrilled to be a member of Arts Carleton Place and to help you promote your amazing art! 

So, let’s get started:

ACP INFORMATION: 

(To keep you in the know)

 

First the great news! Arts Carleton Place had a successful 2017. We gave back to the community as a whole, and are in great financial shape.

Now, the good news. Sometimes what appears to be a setback is just an opportunity to adjust and adapt and set the stage for new growth and development. Low attendance at the Annual General Meeting (due to the snow) meant that the key positions of Secretary, Vice-President and Media Relations Coordinator remain vacant. 

Here’s the adjust and adapt part: Going forward, a small committee of people will share the responsibilities of the vacant Board positions and work together to produce our annual shows and assure a strong presence in our community. 

Recruiting people with different skill sets and abilities to sit on our board will remain a top priority. Dedicated ACP members will continue to work hard to find dedicated individuals to fill these positions by next year. We are planning a special members-only BBQ meeting on June 10th to encourage more members to come forward. I know, in the mid-January cold, June sounds far away but doesn’t a BBQ sound good? Don’t forget to mark your calendar!

 

Currently, the positions on the Board are as follows:

President (interim) – Mark Piper

Vice President – Vacant

Past President – Ina Jackson

Secretary-Vacant

Social Media – Ashley Stufko

Education/Workshops – Robert Marleau

Art-in-Public-Places – Lee Thirlwall

Bursary Program – Lee Thirlwall and Strachan Johnson

Media Relations – Vacant

Spring Show Co-ordinator – To be handled by committee

Fall Show Co-ordinator – Suzanne Deschênes

Ad Hoc Members:

Newsletter – Carolyne Buchanan

Memberships – Anne Forsythe

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CALL TO MEMBERS:

Now, the call to members who have shows, vernissages, classes to offer, performances or any other noteworthy event(s) in February, March or April that they would like to share with our members and patrons. 

Submissions for the month of February, and up to March 7th will be publicized in full:

–       in the upcoming e-newsletter (mailed out January 28^th);

–       in the Calendar of Events on the Arts Carleton Place Website and;

–       on our Facebook page. 

Please note that items scheduled for later dates (March 8^th to April 30^th) will be noted under our new section: “Mark Your Calendar.” This column was created to give our wonderful patrons ample lead-time to support your event. These same entries will appear in full in the corresponding e-newsletter months. See the attached “Notice of event example” for more information.

Doing a show in Toronto or Vancouver? 

Let us know! We have many members and patrons with family and friends in other cities so send us the information you would like included in our newsletter.

To submit your event, please fill in the attached form “Notice of event” and submit it to me by January 26^th, 2018.  The e-newsletter will go out on January 29^th in order to promote events taking place earlier in the month. Remember, there is a “Notice of event example” attached for your information.

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS:

Yes, it’s that time of the year again, Membership renewals are now due. The Board of the Arts Carleton Place Association modified it’s membership year (in 2016) to have all memberships expire on December 31^st of each year. 

To renew your membership, you can download the attached revised form or complete one at Surrounding Memories at, 77 Bridge Street, Carleton Place.

Want to help promote art? Do you know someone who would benefit from being a member of our wonderful organisation? Why not pass this e-mail on and help make our world a “more artsy” place? (Yes, I meant to do that – get it, artsy e-newsletter?)

Should you have any questions regarding membership, please contact Suzanne at: smdeschenes1951@gmail.com.

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WE NEED VOLUNTEERS – we really do:

Is volunteering one of your New Year’s resolutions? Get a head start on keeping this one and volunteer today to help out at the Spring 2018 Fine Art Show. 

Volunteers are needed to take care of lawn signage and the posting of flyers and postcards.

No special skills necessary, you just need to commit an hour, or two, or three or whatever you can. We’ll take it! 

Contact Suzanne Deschênes at: smdeschenes1951@gmail.com to become a volunteer super-hero today! 

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COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT:

Creative Mornings – for a once a month free breakfast and seminar: 

http://www.creativemornings.com

 

Art Web – for marketing ideas:

https://blog.artweb.com/how-to/exhibiting-your-art-how-to-market-your-exhibition/ 

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Well, that’s all I have for now. I look forward to receiving and posting information about your upcoming events. If you have any contributions, questions or comments regarding the newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Carolyne Buchanan 

carolyne.buchanan.art@gmail.com 

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”   -Thomas Merton