F.A.A. ARTS NEWS THE FREDERICTON ARTS ALLIANCE Serving the Arts in the Fredericton Region November 13, 2003, Volume 3, Issue 41
In This Issue 1. Fredericton Arts Alliance News 2. Fredericton Choral Society Present St. Cecilia’s Day Concert 3. German Fest Concert At Memorial Hall 4. Fredericton Society of Artists Fall Exhibit 5. Fran Ward-Francis Exhibition At ARTCONTACT 6. Richard Flynn, Luc Charette To Speak At Arts-Netlantic Meeting 7. Nutcracker Brings Holiday Magic 8. Jeunesse Musicales of Fredericton Presents Ian Parker, Piano 9. Export Marketing For The Culture Sector 10. Registration Deadline Extended For the CCA’s National Policy Conference 11. November At The Playhouse 12. Fredericton Folk Society: Founding Membership Application
Galleries At A Glance
1. Fredericton Arts Alliance News
Membership Drive: The FAA membership drive is ongoing. If you haven’t already done so, please take the time to fill in your membership card and send it in. We welcome new members.
Raffle: The FAA is raffling off a large framed watercolour painting by Brigid Toole Grant entitled “Pond and Sea - Late Summer.” Tickets are $5 each, 3 for $12 or 10 for $25. Draw date, January 30, 2004
To purchase your membership or raffle tickets, you can find the FAA at one of the following locations: The Boyce Farmer’s Market on November 15, 22, 29, December 13 and 20, or at the Fredericton Playhouse pre-show and intermission times on November 21 and 22, or at the Christmas Choice Craft Show at Memorial Hall on Sunday, December 7 from 12 – 4 pm. For more information please call Amani at 443-9900.
2. Fredericton Choral Society Present St. Cecilia’s Day Concert
The Fredericton Choral Society, directed by Michael Capon, will be hosting its annual St. Cecilia's Day Concert at Wilmot United Church, Sunday, November 16th at 7:30 pm. The Choral Society, accompanied by the St. Cecilia Chamber Orchestra, will be presenting works by Tavener and Purcell. Also performing will be the Fredericton Schoolgirl Choir, directed by Diane Wilkins, and VocalEase, directed by Joel Tranquilla. Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors and $5 for students and are available at Mazzucca’s, Westminster Books, or from members of the Fredericton Choral Society.
For more information contact Tali Folkins at 455-4758 3. German Fest Concert At Memorial Hall
Monday, November 17th, 2003, 8:00 pm - Memorial Hall, UNB
An all-German fest is on the menu for this concert featuring UNB's musicians Peter Allen and Richard Hornsby and special guest, cellist Sonja Adams. Sonja takes a break from her work with the Saint John String Quartet to perform music by Bach and Beethoven.
Admission: Adults $15, seniors $10, students with picture ID free
For more information, please call 453-4697 or email [email protected]
4. Fredericton Society of Artists Fall Exhibit
The FREDERICTON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS will hold their annual Fall Exhibit & Sale from November 17-21st, 2003, in the Centennial Building, 670 King Street, Fredericton. Hours of business are from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. You and your guests are cordially invited to a reception on Monday evening, November 17th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Centennial Building to mark the opening. (Please use St. John Street entrance on the evening of the reception.) A CHANCE TO ACQUIRE THAT SPECIAL GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS!
5. Fran Ward-Francis Exhibition At ARTCONTACT
ARTCONTACT is pleased to present "Red Earth Rising", new paintings by Fran Ward-Francis from the Red Bank First Nation. The visual artist has composed an extraordinary body of work that challenges the preconceived ideas of what aboriginal, art craft and designs are. The visual documentation of her people, their place, their sense of self and their connection to the land, has played a major role in her development as an artist. "Red Earth Rising" is a body of work that challenges the preconceived ideas of what aboriginal art, craft and designs are. Fran Ward Francis wishes to honour the traditions of her culture and at the same time move creatively forward by incorporating natural mediums into her paintings. The artist portrays the continual evolution of aboriginal art and responds to contemporary issues that affect the lives of aboriginal people.
The opening reception will take place on Friday, November 21st from 7-9 pm. The exhibition can be viewed daily from 2-5 pm or by special appointment 453-1856 until December 7th.
6. Richard Flynn, Luc Charette To Speak At Arts-Netlantic Meeting
Arts-Netlantic will hold its monthly network meeting on Friday, November 21st, 2003 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm in Memorial Hall, Room 27 on UNB's Fredericton campus. Presentations will be made by Richard Flynn, a New Brunswick artist and gallery owner, and Luc Charette, who will present "Clic, Zip, Zap - The use of new technology in the media work of Luc A. Charette". (A business meeting will be held prior, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm). Everyone is welcome to attend ALL or PART of the meeting.
Arts-Netlantic is a network of artists, information technologists, and scholars from the public and private sectors of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island who are interested in understanding the role of culture in the appreciation and creation of new media. The primary nodes in the network, University of New Brunswick, Université de Moncton, and University of Prince Edward Island, provide leading edge infrastructures including video conferencing and audiovisual non-linear editing facilities. One of the network's main objectives is to inspire the production of new media by current and potential new media artists through shared technical resources and exchange of knowledge.
For more information about Arts-Netlantic, please visit www.upei.ca/artsnetlantic or send an email to [email protected] 7. Nutcracker Brings Holiday Magic
For ballet fans in Fredericton the magic of the holiday season will begin at The Playhouse on Saturday evening, November 22nd, when Ballet Jörgen performs Tchaikovsky's Christmas classic, "The Nutcracker."
Loved by children and adults alike for more than a century, the ballet tells the story of a little girl named Klara who dreams that the nutcracker she received for Christmas is a handsome prince. Dolls and toys come to life and even the household mice play a role in Klara's fantasy. The handsome prince takes her to his kingdom where she is greeted by the Sugarplum Fairy and entertained with games and dances from different countries. The performance is filled with colourful sets, beautiful costuming and familiar melodies as well as classical and innovative dance.
The evening promises to be especially exciting for three young local dancers. The touring company is small -- just 16 dancers -- so three students from Dance Fredericton have been invited to take part. They are sisters Jocelyn Leger, 11, and Danielle Leger, 9, who will appear as mice and Claire Gallant, 14, as a reindeer.
Ballet Jörgen is one of Canada's most innovative and prolific dance companies with a unique repertoire of ballets and a performance schedule spanning the continent. The company was founded in 1987 by dancers Bengt Jörgen and Susan Bodie in an effort to expand and improve opportunities for ballet choreographers.
As the only Canadian ballet company with a repertoire consisting exclusively of original works, Ballet Jörgen Canada is also recognized as a centre of excellence in the development of ballet choreography.
"The Nutcracker" is being presented by Council of the Arts Fredericton as part of its ONSTAGE series. Tickets are available at The Playhouse box office; call 458-8344 for information.
8. Jeunesse Musicales of Fredericton Presents Ian Parker, Piano
November 25th, 2003 at 7:30 pm. Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne Cost: adults: 15$, students 10$, JMC members are free
Jeunesses Musicales of FREDERICTON are proud to present a piano recital by IAN PARKER as part of the Desjardins Concerts 2003-2004. This tour will bring the young pianist in 27 cities throughout Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes Provinces. He will perform pieces by Ravel, Louie, Mozart, Chopin and Brahms.
With his fluid artistry and irresistible charm, Ian Parker captivates audiences wherever he goes. In addition to solo appearances with numerous Canadian orchestras, he has played recitals across North America, Western Europe and Israel. Recently, Mr. Parker won First Prize at the 2001 CBC/Radio-Canada National Competition for Young Performers, as well as Grand Prize at the Canadian National Music Festival, Corpus Christie International Competition and the OSM Competition. At the Juilliard School of Music (New York), he received the 2002 William Petschek Piano Debut Award and, on two occasions, was the winner of the Gina Bachauer Scholarship Piano Competition. Heard regularly on CBC Radio Two, Mr. Parker has also performed live on WQXR in New York. Recent and upcoming highlights include performances with the Toronto Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Edmonton Symphony, Winnipeg Symphony and the Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal, as well as recital tours with Debut Atlantic and Jeunesses Musicales of Canada. He will make his Lincoln Center recital debut at the Walter Reade Theater in 2004. Born in Vancouver in 1978 to a family of pianists, Ian Parker began his piano studies at age three with his father Edward J. Parker. He holds both the Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Juilliard School of Music, where he was a student of Yoheved Kaplinsky. While at Juilliard, The Canada Council for the Arts awarded him the Sylva Gelber Career Grant, which is given annually to a talented Canadian artist.
The Jeunesses Musicales of Canada movement has, since 1949, dedicated its work to youth and to musical excellence. Its mission is to promote the development of the arts in Canada by bringing fine music to audiences of all ages, and by fostering the careers of outstanding young Canadian instrumentalists, singers and composers in Canada and abroad. Thanks to the dedication of hundreds of volunteers and to the support of their financial partners, Jeunesses Musicales of Canada now constitutes Canada's primary network for the spreading of classical music. In 2000, the organization opened the JMC House in Montreal that includes a 100-seat chamber music hall.
As part of its mission, Jeunesses Musicales of Canada produces around 700 concerts each year for an audience of 110,000 people, as part of the Youth Concerts series designed for children ages 3 to 12, the La musique, c’est de famille! series at the JMC House, the Sons et Brioches series (Place des Arts in Montreal) and the Music with bite series (Harbourfront Centre in Toronto) tailored for family audiences, and the Desjardins Concerts series for the general public. Since May 2002, the Jeunesses Musicales Montreal International Competition is presented annually, successively featuring piano (from May 24 to June 4, 2004), voice (2005) and violin (2006).
This tour is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Mouvement des caisses Desjardins, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, The Canada Council for the Arts, the Conseil des arts de Montréal and The Toronto Arts Council.
For more information contact Ronald Lebreton, President. Phone: 450-9782 or by email: [email protected]
9. Export Marketing For The Culture Sector
Are you a self-employed artist, cultural worker, or entrepreneur? Are you looking to expand your markets, export your work, or improve your export performance? Then you should plan to attend the Cultural Human Resource Council's intensive one-day workshop on export marketing.
Export Marketing of Cultural Products and Services Thursday, November 27th 2003, 9:15 am to 3:00 pm
Mariner 5 Suite Main Floor, World Trade and Convention Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia Registration for this highly informative workshop is only $25 & and that includes lunch!
Hone Your Skills in Export Marketing
Meet the experts to learn all about export marketing resources for Canadian artists and cultural workers:
- Upgrade your skills and improve your export knowledge
- Meet experts who will help you to develop your export markets
- Analyze your competencies by using the Cultural Human Resource Council's Competency Chart and Profile for Export Marketing of Cultural Products and Services
- Access a network of federal departments and agencies working with the provinces, territories and other partners to help Canadians prepare for the global marketplace
Learn From The Experts
The workshop will include presentations by representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Department of Canadian Heritage, Industry Canada, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and the NS Department of Tourism and Culture. The featured guest speaker will be Lou Lynn, lead author and research coordinator of the "Marketing Guide to Fine Craft in the US", which was commissioned and published by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
The workshop will also offer an expert panel on export marketing. The panel will include: Bernie Burton, Show Manager, Atlantic Craft Trade Show
Jeff Cowling, Designer, Jeffrey Cowling Associates
John Houston, Owner, Houston North Gallery
Jan Miller, Producer, Strategic Partners Program, Atlantic Film Festival
Gregor Ash, Executive Director, Atlantic Film Festival
Sara Lee Lewis, Managing Director, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
This workshop is part of a series being offered across Canada by the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC), in partnership with the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), the Department of Canadian Heritage - Trade Routes, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Industry Canada, Team Canada Inc, and provincial trade organizations. Our local partner for the Halifax workshop is the Nova Scotia Cultural Network.
SPACE IS LIMITED! REGISTER TODAY!
For detailed information and printable registration forms:
http://www.culturalhrc.ca/ExpMktgWorkshop-e.asp
For further information, please contact: Lucie D Aoust Senior Project Manager
Cultural Human Resources Council P: (613) 562-1535 ext. 21 E: [email protected]
10. Registration Deadline Extended For the CCA’s National Policy Conference
As a service to our members and due to the demand from other interested parties, the registration deadline for The Creativity Gap, the CCA s National Policy Conference has been extended until November 21st, 2003. The Creativity Gap: How the Arts Inspire An Innovative Society be held Friday, November 28th and Saturday November 29th at the Neptune Studio Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Registration is $150 for CCA members or $50 for CCA members who are self-employed artists; the fee for non- members is $225.
The Creativity Gap: How the Arts Inspire an Innovative Society registration form (PDF, Adobe Reader required.)
Speakers Confirmed
Hailing from the worlds of the arts, innovation and education, panellists for The Creativity Gap will participate in Creativity Conversations, in which they will offer their diverse views and insights on the contribution of the arts to creative thinking in various sectors. Speakers for the conversations include:
· Dr. Bastiaan Heemsbergen, internationally acclaimed facilitator, researcher, author, corporate psychologist, and faculty member for the Banff Centre s Leadership Development programs, Alberta · Dr. Peter Hackett, Vice President, Research Life Sciences and Information Technology, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa · Catherine Richards, Visual Artist, currently artist-in-residence at the Institute for Information Technology, NRC, Ottawa · Mary Jane Lamond, Musician and performing artist, Nova Scotia
Workshop Participants
A stimulating group of participants has also been confirmed for the Concurrent Workshop Sessions, which will bring individual conference participants together in smaller groups to discuss and dissect the themes of the conference. Among the workshop participants are:
· Dr. Cheryl Bartlett, Canada Research Chair in Integrative Science, University College of Cape Breton · Rita Irwin, Professor of Art Education and Curriculum Studies, University of British Columbia · Richard Mueller, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) · Stephen B. Preece from the University of Waterloo School of Economics · Lola Rasminsky from the Beyond the Box program at Toronto s Avenue Road Arts School
A full list of the speakers and the scheduled sessions is available on the CCA s conference website at http://www.ccarts.ca/eng/01new/01_03hfx_e.html.
Friday Luncheon
A special luncheon will be held in association with the CCA Conference on Friday, November 28th at 12:30 at the Halifax World Trade & Convention Centre. Titled Arts and the Innovative Society, the luncheon will gather members of Halifax s business community with conference participants to discuss how businesses can cultivate innovative ideas through creativity and the arts. The speakers for the luncheon will be Tim Brodhead, President and CEO of The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, and Max Wyman, President of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.
More Info
Further information on the conference, including a downloadable registration form can be found at www.ccarts.ca by clicking on the conference logo. In addition, questions can be directed to James Missen, Cultural Policy Intern, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 613-238-3561 ext. 14.
The block of rooms at the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax is no longer reserved for the CCA. We encourage participants to make their arrangements as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
This promises to be one of the most fascinating collections of voices the CCA has ever assembled. Space is limited for this exciting and important conference. Register now and do not miss out!
For more information: Kevin Desjardins Communications and Public Relations Manager (613) 238 3561 ext.11 Fax (613) 238 4849 [email protected] www.ccarts.ca
Source: CCA BULLETIN / BULLETIN DE LA CCA 36/03
11. November At The Playhouse
Friday, November 14, 8:00 pm Periwinkle Productions presents… Hot Toddy and Friends The Fredericton based, award winning roots and blues trio Hot Toddy celebrates the release of their fourth Canadian CD "The Salty Sessions vol. 1". Accompanied by friends Bill Stevenson on piano and Geoff Arsenault on drums the evening promises to be a wonderful night of new music and fun. Opening the night's festivities will be Canadian blues icon Morgan Davis and NB favourites Isaac and Blewitt.
Saturday, November 15, 8:00 pm @theplayhouse Bravo Atlantic Series presents… SHAYE: Kim Stockwood, Damhnait Doyle and Tara MacLean It’s an all-female East Coast “supergroup”! Kim Stockwood, Tara MacLean and Damhnait Doyle have joined musical forces, creating one of the most amazing showcases of East Coast talent ever to take the stage. All three exceptional musicians has enjoyed shining solo careers and now these “Maritime sisters” have pooled their talents to produce a unique blend of pop, rock and beautiful three-part harmonies. Join Stockwood, Doyle and MacLean for an intimate evening of incredible new music, sprinkled with a bit of Maritime tradition. Don’t miss this very special performance! Sponsored by: EZ Rock 106.9 Capital FM
Wednesday, November 19, 8:00 pm Andre Philippe Gagnon Known as “the man of 100 voices” and “the world’s greatest impressionist. The boy from Quebec City has toured the world slaying audiences with his flawless vocal renditions and hilarious facial antics. From Collins to Cocker, Jagger to Jackson and Clinton to Tweety Bird…you can’t help but be convinced the actual celebrity is there on stage. His show is unlike anything you have ever seen. What is the secret? For each amazing impression Andre-Philippe creates a unique situation and atmosphere for an engaging mix of comedy and music that no one else can do.
Friday, November 21, 8:00 pm @theplayhouse Acoustic Adventure Series presents… Kate and Anna McGarrigle Kate and Anna McGarrigle need little introduction. Since their classic self-titled debut album in 1976, their distinctive songs have earned worldwide recognition, with festival and concert tours in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia and the Far East. The sisters’ musical career began in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, where they received music lessons from village nuns. Those childhood lessons launched a celebrated musical career spanning decades. Following their debut release, the gifted sisters released a slew of acclaimed recordings, often called the best folk songs ever written. Kate and Anna’s songs have been widely recorded by other artists, including Linda Ronstadt, Judy Collins, Emmylou Harris and Nana Mouskouri. Don’t miss this chance to share an intimate performance with Canadian music legends. Sponsored By: AIC
Saturday, November 22, 8:00 pm Council of the Arts Fredericton ONSTAGE Series presents… Ballet Jorgen: Nutcracker Start the holiday season with the magic of Ballet Jorgen's innovative Nutcracker. This is the only classically trained Canadian company with a repertoire consisting exclusively of original choreography.
November 29-December 6 (preview Friday, November 28) Theatre New Brunswick presents… Dear Santa Canada's most prolific playwright, Norm Foster, turns his creative gaze to the North Pole in this modern Christmas story. As Christmas Eve approaches, Santa's chief-of-staff thinks its time for a new sleigh after 500 years. An unknowing sleigh salesman, who is harboring a teenage stowaway with an unusual Christmas wish, arrives from Detroit with the latest model. And to complicate matters, the chief-of staff is oblivious to the admiration of Santa's loose-lipped housekeeper. Call it Santa Claus for the new Millennium.
12. Fredericton Folk Society: Founding Membership Application
Plans are underway to establish a Folk Festival in Fredericton. Two meetings were to determine a plan of action to sound out interest in the festival and form a body of membership
Please find attached a hopefully self-explanatory document that contains an application for founding membership and entitlements of membership. A vital membership base is key in realizing our goal of a self-sustaining folk festival in Fredericton.
Please forward this form to any parties that you think may be interested in joining.
This application and a $20 membership fee establish you as founding member of the Fredericton Folk Society and a pioneer in raising the profile of this important art form and its rich musical heritage to people in the Fredericton area. The Society, established in November 2003, strives to celebrate, promote and present folk and roots music in its variety of forms to the Capital region. If you have a love for this wonderful music and would like to see more of it, join us!
Please include the following information with your membership: name, phone number(s), e-mail, and mailing address Your founding membership entitles you to:
1) Notice of meetings of the Fredericton Folk Society as we discuss establishing first a folk series and work towards creating Fredericton’s first folk festival. 2) Periodic email notices of folk news and events in the region. 3) Special offers on events associated with the Fredericton Folk Society.
Your membership will be used to: 1) Incorporate the Fredericton Folk Society as a non-profit company. 2) Provide initial funds to begin presenting and promoting folk music in the Fredericton area.
Tell us what folk or roots artist or group you’d like to see perform?
Please enclose $20 in cheque or cash. Cheques should be made out to: Fredericton Folk Society, c/o Doug Forbes For more information contact Doug Forbes at 458-9930 or Dave Seabrook at 455-5842.
Galleries At A Glance
ArtContact: “Red Earth Rising”, new paintings by Fran Ward-Francis. Opening November 21 until December 7. Phone 453-1856 for an appointment.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery: The Beaverbrook Art Gallery Shop presents: Louisa Barton-Duguay as Feature Artist from September to December 2003.
Group of Seven exhibition: A diverse array of Franklin Carmichael works on display at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery for the autumn season. Fredericton Playhouse: An exhibit of works by Marilyn Mazerolle and David Brewer. Opening November 3rd until December 3rd.
Gallery 78: 796 Queen Street, Fredericton, 454-5192. November 2 – 23rd Carolyn Purdy Exhibition: Ins and Outs
Gallery Connexion: TBA
New Brunswick Crafts Council Gallery: Opening October 24th until November 8, CaseMates, an exhibition of the works of the Fredericton Arts Alliance Artists in Residence 2003 Summer Series.
Regency Rose Cafe & Craft House: Regency Rose Cafe & Craft House: 608 Queen St: Featured artist Sandi McKessock – Watercolor originals and printed greeting cards. Showing until the end of November, Mon – Sat 8am - 4pm, 608 Queen St., Fredericton. The Regency Rose hosts the works of over 40 NB artists, crafters, authors, and musicians. Call 455-CAFÉ for more info.
Old Government House: TBA
UNB Art Centre: DERMIS: REPERTOIRE OF SKINS from October 24 - December 12, 2003. This exhibit brings together a decade of artistic practice by Fredericton artist, Lucille Robichaud. Information: 453- 4623
The Arts News is an electronic news bulletin for members of the Fredericton Arts Alliance. It is electronically distributed each Thursday. If you have a community arts announcement that you would like included in the Arts News, please send it to Amani Wassef,
the FAA Coordinator at [email protected]
Please send entries for Thursday’s Arts News by the Tuesday prior to distribution.
Would you like more information about the FAA? Would you like to get involved? Contact the Coordinator or any of the board members of the Fredericton Arts Alliance by leaving a message on the FAA voice mailbox at 443- 9900.
Executive Members: Board Members:
George Fry, President Russ Hunt Charlotte Glencross, Past President Karen LeBlanc Renee Davis, Vice President Neil MacGill Steven Peacock, Secretary Roger Moore Vacant, Treasurer Roslyn Rosenfeld Amani Wassef, Coordinator
To reach the FAA: Fredericton Arts Alliance, P.O. Box 1303, Station A, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5C8 (506) 443-9900 (voice mailbox) or by e-mail at [email protected]