Elan Language Arts Network

Let's create an art book together

Sat 18 May, 2013 - Member News

For the past two years Denise Buisman Pilger has been working on a series of 34 artworks called ‘Discoveries: Montreal’. In this series she explores the boroughs on the island of Montreal, capturing the iconic and quirky details that make every borough unique, turning each into a one-of-a-kind mixed media panel. Now that the series is almost completed the artist wants to give each of you the opportunity to own the entire series in the form of a high quality art book.

To help realize this dream the artist has created an IndieGoGo crowd sourcing campaign to raise funds to help with the costs of creating the book. There are some amazing rewards ranging from personalized cards and high quality prints to acknowledgements in the book and signed copies.

5 Out of 6 Machines – Peter Trosztmer

Start Date: Mon 03 Jun, 2013 - End Date:Thu 06 Jun, 2013 - Artistic Events

Monday, June 3rd & Thursday, 6th at 2.45 p.m & Wednesday, 5th at 6 p.m. @ 141 rue Anne (Griffintown)


Presented by Studio 303 as part of the SPARK STUDIO SERIES.


5 out of 6 Machines is a performance/Installation/immersive environment inspired by the six basic machines – the wheel, the pulley, the incline plane, the wedge, the lever and the screw. Drawing on his passions for architecture, physical performance and manual construction, Peter Trosztmer has taken over a remarkable site where 100 years ago, coal was burned to create steam that was piped out to heat and power the Montreal downtown core. Today, it is an archeological site for human innovation in Griffintown, a central yet hidden industrial neighbourhood rich in its history and heritage. Created from objects found on site, the work is a symbiosis of environment, process and collaboration.

In collaboration with Jeremy Gordaneer.
Tickets: $15 fair-trade/$12 reg./$10 students, RQD, RAIQ


Springtime Tea Party at Fleurbain

Start Date: Sat 11 May, 2013 - End Date:Sat 11 May, 2013 - Community Events

Saturday, May 11, 2-6pm

Friends of Fleurbain are warmly invited to join us to sample our all new line of teas and a lovely assortment of spring treats.

View the artistry of Natasha Henderson's funky tea-cosies, and experience the vibrancy of her new Spring-inspired paintings.

Our permanent collection of felted soaps, scarves, cell phone covers and skin care products such as face cream, skin serum and lip balm will also be available.

Fleurbain
460 St Catherine West, Unit 917

Close to Place Des Arts and McGill Metro

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/609312005765268/
http://Fleurbain.com/

Humane Exposures: A Photographer’s Workshop for Social Engagement

Tue 30 Apr, 2013 - Workshops

Led by: Amanda Tetrault
Part of McGill University's Personal and Cultural Enrichment (PACE)Program

Date and Time: Saturday, June 22 2013, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: 688 Sherbrooke Street West

Cost: $39.00
Come with a Friend discount: $29.00

This workshop will look at the intersection of personal photography art practices and social engagement. Participants will be encouraged and guided into expanding their art practice towards the expression of works that deal with the social issues that touch them the most.

We will ask and answer questions about how our own work can effectively communicate, both in subtle and overt ways, that which we are passionately interested in raising awareness for. Participants will see firsthand, through the projects created by their course facilitator, the possibilities for social engagement using photography. In addition they will develop ideas in a workshop environment and get feedback on their own photography practice.

This session is co-presented by The Montreal Consortium of Human Rights Advocacy Training at McGill

Canadian Indigenous Art in its Global Context AND Birds with Skymirrors followed by Conversation with Lemi Ponifasio

Start Date: Wed 15 May, 2013 - End Date:Thu 30 May, 2013 - Artistic Events

A two-part series
Led by: Prof. Will Straw (McGill University) and Lemi Pontifasio
Part of McGill University's Personal and Cultural Enrichment (PACE) Program

Canadian Indigenous Art in it's Global Context
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 688 Sherbrooke Street West

Birds with Sky Mirrors (followed by conversation with choreographer Lemi Pontifasio)
Date and Time: Thursday, May 30, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Place des Arts

Cost: $54.00

This session will include Canadian critics and practitioners of indigenous art discussing what they see as the role of that art in a context of global indigeneity. Questions to be considered include: Is there a global aboriginal culture marked by shared themes and concerns? If so, does this culture receive the recognition that other international movements in the contemporary arts have received? What is the distinctive contribution of Canadian Aboriginal artists to any global movement or set of exchanges? What might be done to promote stronger exchanges between indigenous artists around the world?

Participants in the session will also attend a performance of the piece Birds with Skymirrors (page 28) by Samoan choreographer Lemi Ponifasio, Director of New Zealand contemporary dance and theatre company MAU.

This session is co-presented by the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada and the Festival TransAmériques.

Register online today!

http://www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/arts-and-culture/canadian-indigenous-art-its-global-context-and-birds-skymirror

Braganza appointed President

Wed 24 Apr, 2013 - Member News

ELAN member Cheryl Braganza has been appointed President of the Women's Art Society of Montreal. The WASM was founded in 1894 by two Montreal women, Phillips & Peck, and is one of the earliest organizations for women in the country. It's main purpose was to create a general interest and to encourage a higher standard in all the arts. Essentially, it paved the way for the integration of women into the art world.

Today, 120 years later, the general focus of WASM remains the same - which is to promote literature, music and the visual arts in Montreal, through lectures, concerts (traditionally at the McCord Museum) and exhibits (at Tudor Hall, Ogilvy's). Cheryl Braganza, herself a painter, a pianist and a writer, brings to the position, her experience on the Boards of the Montreal Council of Women, the Montreal Children's Library and her membership and collaboration with organizations such as DAM (Diversité Artistique Montréal), QWF (Quebec Writers Federation), ELAN (English Language Arts Network) & SEDE (Social Equity & Diversity - McGill).

"If any ELAN members wish to submit a proposal to present at one of our Tuesday daytime events, kindly contact me by email (cheryl@cherylbraganza.com) & I will be happy to provide more information".

Women's Art Society of Montreal

Start Date: Fri 22 Mar, 2013 - End Date:Mon 08 Apr, 2013 - Artistic Events

ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBIT & SALE OF ART WORK,
April 4 - 8, 2013
Ogilvy's - Tudor Hall on 5th floor
St. Catherine Street
Montreal
Vernissage: April 4 from 6 - 8 pm

2014 Canadian Art Calendar

Wed 20 Mar, 2013 - Calls for Submissions

This year, Canadian artists are invited to submit works of art for the publication of canadian artists for the poor's first Canadian Art calendar.

Our goal is to produce a 13 month calendar (December 2013 - December 2014) that showcases the art of artists in each of our 13 land areas -- 3 territories and 10 provinces.

We encourage artists from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories and Nunavut to submit images. A panel will choose one artist from each area.

How to: Submit up to 5 images by low resolution (72 dpi) to: info@artistsforthepoor.ca

Au Coeur de Saint-Henri / In the Heart of St-Henri

Start Date: Sat 16 Mar, 2013 - End Date:Thu 11 Apr, 2013 - Artistic Events

Recent Artworks by Walt Pascoe
Thursday, April 11 / 5-7pm
4710 rue Saint-Ambroise, Studio 349
Music
Hors d'oeuvres
Libations

Numinous Notes

Sat 16 Mar, 2013 - Member News

Exhibition of Recent Paintings by Holly Friesen

March 24 to April 21

Galerie de la Ville
Dollard Centre for the Arts
12001 boul de Salaberry, DDO
www.centredartdollard.com

Art Bomb

Sat 16 Mar, 2013 - Calls for Submissions

A daily online art auction featuring curated artwork by rising Canadian art stars.

www.artbombdaily.com

SUBMIT YOUR WORK! You may submit paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, drawing and mixed media for consideration.

Please send low resolution images of your work and/or a link to your website to the Montreal curator at hollyfriesen@gmail.com

ELAN member at Montreal Women's Arts Society EXHIBITION

Fri 15 Mar, 2013 - Member News

ELAN artist CHERYL BRAGANZA has been selected to be part of the Montreal Women's Art Society juried Exhibition & Sale at OGILVY'S TUDOR HALL, April 4 to 8, 2013. Vernissage: Thursday, April 4 from 6 to 8. Open during store hours. A warm welcome to all ELAN members.

Freelancing: Illustration

Fri 15 Mar, 2013 - Workshops

Freelancing: Illustration *ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE*
Wednesday, April 10: 6:30 PM–8:30 PM

Cost :$20
Building and sustaining a career in the field of illustration is challenging, and requires strategic long-term planning. Join Montreal’s premier illustration management expert, Anna Goodson, for an intimate discussion on the ins and outs of making it in this competitive field. Topics will include putting together a cohesive portfolio (brand), determining who to approach for work opportunities, how to “pitch” and build visibility/credibility for yourself and your work.

Speaker: Anna Goodson, President & Founder, Anna Goodson Management & The MeatMarket

To register by phone, please call 514-878-9788.
To register online: http://bit.ly/Z3wc1b

Arts from the Inside: How to win a grant with CALQ, by Shelagh Plunkett

Tue 12 Mar, 2013 - Blog

By Shelagh Plunkett

Spon-TEN-neity Nuit Blanche art show with Kevin Jenne

Wed 27 Feb, 2013 - Artistic Collaborations

SAVE THE DATE - Saturday March 2, 2013 from 20:00 to 2:00 am - Join us for an interactive art experience in a beautiful historical landmark, the new Galerie 1507. Artist Kevin Jenne will create ten paintings in one night to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Nuit blanche. As you walk through the exhibition, you may become a character in one of his paintings.

Griffintown Art Camp

Mon 25 Feb, 2013 - Workshops

Coming soon - at the Griffintown Art School - a summer art camp for children! Details will be posted in early March. Check our website then for more information. www.griffintownartschool.ca

Beaux Dimanches / Beautiful Sundays

Mon 25 Feb, 2013 - Workshops

Workshops designed to boost your creative potential through art. Next one, Sunday, March 3, 1 - 4. Please go to our website to register:
http://griffintownartschool.ca/?page_id=543

Basic Oil Painting

Mon 25 Feb, 2013 - Workshops

Ever want to know how to use oils. In this 4 week introductory course with experienced oil painter and teacher, Lise Sorensen, you will learn what you need to know to get started on the right track. Starting Saturday, Mar2. Please go to our website to register: http://griffintownartschool.ca/?page_id=462

Basic Drawing

Mon 25 Feb, 2013 - Workshops

Learn the basics of drawing and learn them well with well know Canadian artist and teacher, Lise Sorensen, at the Griffintown Art School. 4 weeks starting Thursday, March 7. Please go to our website to register: http://griffintownartschool.ca/?page_id=473

Introduction to Watercolour - Griffintown Art School

Mon 25 Feb, 2013 - Workshops

A wonderful 4 week introductory course in watercolour given by Louise Drouin starting Monday, March 4. Please go to our website to register. http://griffintownartschool.ca/?page_id=404