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Community Events:
Le Salon des métiers d’art du Québec 2021 se déroulera du 9 au 19 décembre au Palais des Congrès de Montréal. Un nouvel espace de rendez-vous au coeur d’un site multifonctionnel et ultramoderne.
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Exhibits:
The Pastel Society of Eastern Canada (PSEC) is pleased to announce its 26th annual juried exhibition. Since a gallery exhibition could not be guaranteed because of the ongoing pandemic, PSEC decided to hold a second online and international version of the exhibition, “Les Pastellistes Online 2021”. This year, this major exhibition received entries from some 20 countries, even more than last year! This year’s include Japan, Australia, Russia, France, the Netherlands, Germany, China Taiwan and many more.
This remarkable annual exhibition will open online starting December 15, 2021. Simply go to PSEC’s Website: www.pastelsec.com . We hope that you will make a note of this date and that you will keep in mind that all the artworks are for sale.
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See these exhibits for free - Gaucher, Molinari, Tousignant : autour de Barnett Newman.
Several dates available with registration.
Where: Fondation Guido Molinari, 3290 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal, QC.
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Sonali Karnack speaks with the Chief Curator of the McMichael Canadian Art collection about their exhibit that shows works from women painters who were working in same era as The Group of Seven but have had much less visibility. The virtual exhibit is available for free online.
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection:
Emily Carr
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ROAAr: Rare & Special Collections, Osler, Art, and Archives.
As the McGill community commemorates its bicentennial, it might be an opportune time to find markers by which to measure the ways McGill has grown, both to celebrate achievements and to identify the areas in which growth and further change is required. One possible lens through which to view this change is the McGilliana: 200 Years of Student Life exhibition, now online.
And a cheery holiday message - Take a moment to pause, reflect, and learn more about some of the stories behind the rare and special objects held at McGill. ROAAr’s “One Minute Wonder” is a new video series that delves into extraordinary things in McGill Library’s collections in just sixty second flat. We look forward to making more of these shorts in order to showcase treasures and share the sense of wonder that comes along with working with these materials.
AI generated image of Lawren Harris’ Red Sleigh, House, Winter, 1919.
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Music:
Invitation to all to attend an online concert by Meagan Milatz and Julia Mirzoev:
Julia says: Thanks again for having us in September; it was a blast! I wanted to share that Meagan and I have an upcoming recital in the city next Tuesday! Feel free to spread the word within your community. Hope to see you there!
Here is the link to the Facebook event: https://facebook.com/events/s/en-concert-julia-mirzoev-meaga/427196685780318/
Tue, 14 December 2021,7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST Kin Experience, 397A Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal
Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/en-concert-julia-mirzoev-meagan-milatz-tickets-219280733577
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Photography:
Something to think about: Photographer captures stunning—and heartbreaking—views on Vancouver Island.
Candid Closeup is a weekly segment that features Canadians from coast to coast who love to share their weather. In this episode, The Weather Network's Kim MacDonald had the opportunity to speak with photographer, TJ Watt, whose work capturing before-and-after shots in clear-cut forests earned him international recognition.
Visit TJ Watt’s web site: https://www.tjwatt.com/
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Courses:
Non-Profit Leadership Certificate - Developed in collaboration with West Island Community Shares for non-profit professionals, current and aspiring leaders and anyone interested in working in this rewarding community sector. Led by a dynamic and experienced team of professionals, participants will learn the fundamentals of leading in the non-profit sector, deepening their knowledge and skills and learning from a range of resources and perspectives. More info here:
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Books:
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News from the WAAC:
Now Magazine’s Reader’s Choice 2021: the Best Art, Galleries and Literary Events in Toronto
Feheley Fine Arts presents: The Inujivik Collective December 4—January 15, 2022; Small Sculptures by Great Artist December 4, 2021—January 15, 2022.
The Prosperity Project was created to stop COVID-19 from setting back Canadian Women – all of us, from any background – from the progress we’ve made. RSVP for the December 15th Inaugural Annual Honour Event.
The Beach Guild of Fine Art Holiday Online Show and Sale is now open. There are 27 artists and 130 paintings plus cards and a few holiday items to choose from.
Partial Gallery: An easy, honest way for original artwork to find a loving home. Buy or rent. We believe in investing in Canadian artists and donate 1% of all sales and rentals to The Indigenous Curatorial Collective.
Royal Conservatory: Live! Études for Augmented Piano? This short video takes viewers inside performer/composer Eve Egoyan’s world, as she creates new work for augmented piano. The story is told through snapshot like moments, journal entries and visual explorations that playfully reveal the secrets of how the elusive sounds in her compositions are produced. Screening LINK: https://www.royalconservatory.live/videos/etudes-for-augmented-piano
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