And now that I have your attention, the end happened for the previous blog look and it has been updated. Much better IMHO.
The important things are what's happening now and soon:
The Barracks Shops are open again this year and I am back in the Garrison Studio shop. Stop in. The shops are all local artisan work and it is Fredericton's best kept secret.
The New Brunswick Crafts Council is having its annual fine craft show and sale in the Rothesay Commons this weekend, July 9 (10-6) & 10 (11-5). It took me awhile to make up my mind about going but some friends talked me into it. Assuming that they will still be friends on Sunday night since we are all bunking in and travelling together for the show.
Fredericton Pride is presenting the Alt + ♥ Art Market at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre on July 30th. Should be a fun event with art, music and craft from 1-4 and portions of the sale proceeds going to Pride.
The NBCC is also going to host a Biennale show at Government House this year from 14 July to 25 August. I'm submitting, so with any luck, I'll also be exhibiting.
And on the visual art front, I've been hitting the ink pretty hard lately and have some cool stuff happening. Prints are for sale at the Garrison shop and will be at the Alt+♥ market too. At the moment I am contemplating what to do for the "Lost and Found" exhibition at the Arts Centre.
Lastly, there is a new craft show in town with the Fredericton Fall Craft Show, October 1&2. Mailed my application yesterday.
One of these days I'll bring you up to date on the past year. It's been a wild ride.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Going Political 2
From CBC News
Vandals damage Fredericton cenotaph
Members of Fredericton's Royal Canadian Legion are asking vandals who destroyed part of the city's cenotaph to turn themselves in as the organization prepares for Remembrance Day.
Jean-Guy Perrault, the president of Branch 4 of the Royal Canadian Legion, arrived at the cenotaph on Monday morning to decide where to place the crosses for Wednesday's Remembrance Day ceremony. That's when he noticed that the cenotaph had been heavily damaged in places.
"I almost fell on my knees. It hurt. Like I said … how can people sleep at night who did that — for the poor soldiers who fought for our country, for what we have that is so beautiful," Perrault said.
The cenotaph is the site of the main Remembrance Day event in the provincial capital. A three-metre-high granite cross atop the monument was toppled to the ground and smashed into pieces.
David Smith, who worked with the Royal Canadian Legion on the cenotaph project, said it will be difficult to explain to veterans when they arrive on Nov. 11 why this vandalism took place.
"I think its devastating to take into consideration the number of fallen people that we've had and this is a heck of a way to remember them and at this time of the year," Smith said.
"And to devastate this particular monument is terrible."
Perrault said while he thinks the cenotaph can be fixed, he wants the vandals to step forward.
"Please come forward, excuse yourself, the damage is done … come forward, why did you do that," Perrault said.
"Please I'm begging, come to the legion, come talk to me, please. My heart is broken, really broken."
Fredericton police are investigating.
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My personal feelings on the war have varied over the years and I am finding that I disagree more and more with the Canada's policies on the war effort as there are things that could have been done differently far sooner to have made more significant and stronger impacts on the war and in Afghanistan. My issue is with the politicians who make the decisions, not with the troops who serve.
The troops who serve, are men and women who enlisted in the CF for a job. They didn't know what the job could be.
20 years ago it was all peace-keeping, either UN or NATO led. Peace-keeping presented its own issues to our troops who were situated in the Balkans and Kosovo in the early 90's. It was a violent situation, rife with human abuses and because it was peace-keeping, there was no way to engage the 'enemy' to make them stop raping and torturing. Perhaps being able to stop the abuse with the shoot-first policy of war is better?
Since 2002 it has been a NATO led war. Some of our CF members that are serving and have served in Afghanistan signed up well before 9/11 was ever thought possible, some signed on after because 9/11 was reality.
I will continue to support our troops because they are doing a job, just like you & me. I am sure that they are not always thrilled with their job everyday, like us, but everyday they go and they do what they are asked by the "Boss". In their situation, the Boss happens to be the Canadian Government, the Canadian Government was elected by the people of Canada, ergo, they work for us so we damn well better realize that until we choose a government that will treat our employees better, that we should stand behind them and show them our support.
Bluntly, we put the politicians in the Parliament that put the troops in Afghanistan so regardless of how we voted last time and feel about the war effort, as citizens of a free and democratic nation; thank you to all World War Vets for that, and to all since who have fought, died, been wounded, kept the peace, seen the worst and best of humanity for making Canada the nation that she is; we have a right to bitch about it but we don't have a right to destroy and degrade.
I miss my friend that is currently serving oversees. Stay safe, stay well and regardless, you are remembered.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Measuring Success: it's not just in the money
It's a topic that I have been thinking about for awhile and it certainly comes up with every show that I do. Inevitably an organizer, or more frequently, other artists/artisans will ask "Was it successful?"
Very rarely now do I feel that a show has been a failure. It has to be a real bad one in a lot of ways to get that designation.
This weekend's Art Market in Fredericton was no exception. All the attending artists were asked to complete a survey with various questions measuring the success of the venue. Did we hear/see advertising for the event? What went right, what went wrong? What else could have been done? And the clincher of most events that have some amount of municipal, provincial or federal funding: Circle the number that represents your sales for the show.
The problem with evaluating the success of a show/sale totally in terms of actual sales at the event is that it never takes into consideration the other things that make it a personal success.
There is the amount of personal promotional effort that a person puts in. How many business cards and brochures were distributed? How many conversations did you have with people who have never seen your work before? How many people are seeing you again and are now getting interested in what you do? How many people were complimentary or just plain curious? How many names did you get to add to your contact list for the area in which the show was held?
Answering and measuring from that perspective can take a show with low sales numbers and turn it into a success that can built upon at a later event.
The surveys also don't address these possibilities either: If you teach in your medium, did you get new students? Were there any commissions or custom orders placed for your work?
Another avenue for success: Did you make a connection with another exhibitor or a visitor that may lead to another income stream, exhibition possibility or further recognition for your work?
And finally, one of my favorite ways to measure the success of a show: Was it fun and did I get to meet other artists and exchange ideas?
The Art Market in Fredericton was a raging success for me on a lot of fronts. There were sales and a couple of commissions. Lots of compliments and conversation. Plenty of cards and brochures out there now. No new names on my list, I'm really bad at that part yet. Met a lot of the other artists and had some great conversation with them. Got some new ideas for business too and may have snagged a couple of new students. Not bad for a rainy weekend in Freddy Beach.
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Very rarely now do I feel that a show has been a failure. It has to be a real bad one in a lot of ways to get that designation.
This weekend's Art Market in Fredericton was no exception. All the attending artists were asked to complete a survey with various questions measuring the success of the venue. Did we hear/see advertising for the event? What went right, what went wrong? What else could have been done? And the clincher of most events that have some amount of municipal, provincial or federal funding: Circle the number that represents your sales for the show.
The problem with evaluating the success of a show/sale totally in terms of actual sales at the event is that it never takes into consideration the other things that make it a personal success.
There is the amount of personal promotional effort that a person puts in. How many business cards and brochures were distributed? How many conversations did you have with people who have never seen your work before? How many people are seeing you again and are now getting interested in what you do? How many people were complimentary or just plain curious? How many names did you get to add to your contact list for the area in which the show was held?
Answering and measuring from that perspective can take a show with low sales numbers and turn it into a success that can built upon at a later event.
The surveys also don't address these possibilities either: If you teach in your medium, did you get new students? Were there any commissions or custom orders placed for your work?
Another avenue for success: Did you make a connection with another exhibitor or a visitor that may lead to another income stream, exhibition possibility or further recognition for your work?
And finally, one of my favorite ways to measure the success of a show: Was it fun and did I get to meet other artists and exchange ideas?
The Art Market in Fredericton was a raging success for me on a lot of fronts. There were sales and a couple of commissions. Lots of compliments and conversation. Plenty of cards and brochures out there now. No new names on my list, I'm really bad at that part yet. Met a lot of the other artists and had some great conversation with them. Got some new ideas for business too and may have snagged a couple of new students. Not bad for a rainy weekend in Freddy Beach.
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Friday, June 26, 2009
And before it's too late...
... a little more self-promotion here:
There is a jewelry fashion at Fusion Coffee on Main, in Woodstock, NB, tomorrow at 2PM. It is in partnership with Viktor's Blue Rose Salon, Spa and Boutique. Not only is it a great opportunity to see my fabulous work, but to learn about all the new services that are being offered at Viktor's and to see some of his and Christian's hair design expertise.
Next weekend, starting on Thursday July 2nd and running through to Sunday afternoon, is the City of Fredericton's Art Market in Officer's Square. This is a first time event and in celebration of the fact that Fredericton has been named a Cultural Capitol of Canada for 2009. There is going to be both visual art and fine craft at the venue, but only one of a kind and original pieces.
Yesterday, to my delight, I found out that the New Brunswick Craft Council has featured a piece of my jewelry on this year's promotional postcard for the Fine Craft Festival in Rothesay which is quickly coming up on July 11 & 12.
Don't forget that the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council Summer Market is coming up on July 24-26 on the corner of Spring Garden & Queen in Halifax. We miss the tall ships that weekend, but we do get to see the Pride celebrations which is fun too.
And lastly, my schedule for the Fredericton Arts Alliance casemate at the Garrison District Artisan Shops in Fredericton has been confirmed and in co-operation with the other artist participating that week, I am in residence from August 8-11. I will be spending that 3.5 days working on exhibition entries for the rapidly approaching Metal Arts Guild of Nova Scotia competition and exhibition on "Sea Life". It's a broad subject, so the possibilities are endless so I need to narrow it down just a bit from there.
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There is a jewelry fashion at Fusion Coffee on Main, in Woodstock, NB, tomorrow at 2PM. It is in partnership with Viktor's Blue Rose Salon, Spa and Boutique. Not only is it a great opportunity to see my fabulous work, but to learn about all the new services that are being offered at Viktor's and to see some of his and Christian's hair design expertise.
Next weekend, starting on Thursday July 2nd and running through to Sunday afternoon, is the City of Fredericton's Art Market in Officer's Square. This is a first time event and in celebration of the fact that Fredericton has been named a Cultural Capitol of Canada for 2009. There is going to be both visual art and fine craft at the venue, but only one of a kind and original pieces.
Yesterday, to my delight, I found out that the New Brunswick Craft Council has featured a piece of my jewelry on this year's promotional postcard for the Fine Craft Festival in Rothesay which is quickly coming up on July 11 & 12.
Don't forget that the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council Summer Market is coming up on July 24-26 on the corner of Spring Garden & Queen in Halifax. We miss the tall ships that weekend, but we do get to see the Pride celebrations which is fun too.
And lastly, my schedule for the Fredericton Arts Alliance casemate at the Garrison District Artisan Shops in Fredericton has been confirmed and in co-operation with the other artist participating that week, I am in residence from August 8-11. I will be spending that 3.5 days working on exhibition entries for the rapidly approaching Metal Arts Guild of Nova Scotia competition and exhibition on "Sea Life". It's a broad subject, so the possibilities are endless so I need to narrow it down just a bit from there.
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Updates as promised
News regarding the Casemates or Artisan Shops at the Garrison District in Fredericton:
I joined a casemate on Monday with 2 potters and a surface designer, all students from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. Open daily through 20 September.
Received notice on Monday night that I will be doing a week of Demonstrations for the New Brunswick Crafts Council casemate, Productive Hands, on August 24,26 & 28 from 11:30 - 1:30.
More Critter action:
A deer was browsing the elder bushes that edge the lawn yesterday, got some shots, but I do need to oil the hinges on the living room door.
And finally a jewelry shot:
Badly photographed as it was taken in haste but this is the Nephrite Jade piece that was chosen nonetheless for the gift given to the "Irish girl" at last Friday's retirement party.
I received another note from "P" on Monday morning to let me know that the recipient "loved the necklace."
And now for something completely random:
I am missing a particular breed of an espresso addicted personality quite sharply today. Oh well...
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I joined a casemate on Monday with 2 potters and a surface designer, all students from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. Open daily through 20 September.
Received notice on Monday night that I will be doing a week of Demonstrations for the New Brunswick Crafts Council casemate, Productive Hands, on August 24,26 & 28 from 11:30 - 1:30.
More Critter action:
A deer was browsing the elder bushes that edge the lawn yesterday, got some shots, but I do need to oil the hinges on the living room door.
And finally a jewelry shot:
Badly photographed as it was taken in haste but this is the Nephrite Jade piece that was chosen nonetheless for the gift given to the "Irish girl" at last Friday's retirement party.
I received another note from "P" on Monday morning to let me know that the recipient "loved the necklace."And now for something completely random:
I am missing a particular breed of an espresso addicted personality quite sharply today. Oh well...
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Things are happening or shameless self-promotion
This particular post is simply to provide an update of activities that are coming up for me as far as summer shows and other interesting dates and developments:
On June 27th, at 2PM, my jewelry will be featured alongside the spectacular work of Viktor's Blue Rose Salon, Spa & Boutique at Fusions, Main St., Woodstock. Models will be sporting hair and make-up from the salon and wearing my gorgeous jewellery. A great time to enjoy some of Fusions finest coffees, relax and browse.
The City of Fredericton, as an arts capital of Canada, is hosting an Artist's Market from July 2-5 at Officers' Square. This market will be a visual feast, as it is designed specifically for practicing artists and artisans who paint, sculpt, draw and create one of a kind work. This is not a craft show but a real exhibition of one-off art pieces. Not to be missed if you appreciate fine art and handcraft.
The following weekend, I am in Rothesay at the New Brunswick Crafts Council Fine Craft Festival being held July 11 & 12. Crafts Council events are wonderful way to acquire quality handcrafted goods. Council members' work is held to a high standard even for production pieces. Come on out and show your support for artisan work in NB.
A short break and then Halifax.... for the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council Summer Market, July 24 - 26. Again, high quality artisan goods, since you can't be in show if you haven't met the standards of the coucil. The market is held at the corner of Spring Garden Road and Queen Street in Halifax. That will be a busy area on Saturday afternoon as the Halifax Pride Parade passes the show grounds. A great opportunity to show your support for both artisans and our human diversity. I know that I have some great pix from last year's event and look forward to this year's.
That about sums up July which will be busy, and I'll be making new things for the shows.
This month, there is still some custom work to finish up, like this piece that I just completed the weave on last night:
It is ammolite, that flashes orange to green with a strong blue segment at one side of the fossil. The top stone is a 2.7ct fire opal with a smoldering yellow tone with interesting plays of red and green, and the bottom is an emerald cabochon weighing in at nearly 4ct. The three stones are all ones that I cut. It is 14K gold-fill, which I don't work in often, opting for sterling mostly. The beads that are incorporated into the weave are emerald, citrine and carnelian facetted rondelles. It isn't often that I make a custom piece that I wish I could keep, this is one of those rare occasions where I am totally smitten with my work. Fortunaltely though, I do know the lady (Mom of a good friend) that requested this piece, so it is going to a good home.
For those that are interested, Fredericton's Pride Week is June 20-27. BOOM nightclub on Queen will be hosting events and has been busy with fund raising activities.
The New Brunswick Crafts Council is opening Productive Hands, a NBCC initiative, gallery store at the Casemates on the corner of Queen and Carleton. Sometime this summer I will be doing some demo work at the casemate, I'll tell you when I know more.
I have an application in to the Fredericton Arts Alliance for their Artist's in Residence program, also held at the Casemates. I won't know if I have been successful in securing a week long residency until next week sometime. Keeping my fingers crossed for good results though.
Even if the residency doesn't come through, you can't go wrong when you get an email like this one from a long-distance but frequent client:
"WOW
Hello Cynthia - The necklace is here and it is perfect! I love the shapes and the size - it will be just right for our friend ..... I always really appreciate the time you take to write about the stone and how you worked with it. You even made it in March which the Irish girl will like since
that is when St. Patrick's Day is.
And then . . . I found a little something extra! Thanks so much - I'll wear them today and tomorrow for the party. I really like them a lot.
You're the best, Cynthia. Thanks for the speedy response, checking your stash, and the wonderful pieces.
Take care,
P.... "
Completely unsolicited and just in this morning. WOW, a little praise never hurts an artist's feelings. When the party is over, don't want to spoil a surprise, I'll edit this and post a pic.
Yesterday, while I was out running around Freddie, I had an accidental lunch with a gentleman who is a rep for Crocs... you know, I may just have to change my opinion of them, especially after seeing some of the heels that they are designing now.
Hope your week is going well and coming together too.
Off to run more errands and go to an appointment.
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On June 27th, at 2PM, my jewelry will be featured alongside the spectacular work of Viktor's Blue Rose Salon, Spa & Boutique at Fusions, Main St., Woodstock. Models will be sporting hair and make-up from the salon and wearing my gorgeous jewellery. A great time to enjoy some of Fusions finest coffees, relax and browse.
The City of Fredericton, as an arts capital of Canada, is hosting an Artist's Market from July 2-5 at Officers' Square. This market will be a visual feast, as it is designed specifically for practicing artists and artisans who paint, sculpt, draw and create one of a kind work. This is not a craft show but a real exhibition of one-off art pieces. Not to be missed if you appreciate fine art and handcraft.
The following weekend, I am in Rothesay at the New Brunswick Crafts Council Fine Craft Festival being held July 11 & 12. Crafts Council events are wonderful way to acquire quality handcrafted goods. Council members' work is held to a high standard even for production pieces. Come on out and show your support for artisan work in NB.
A short break and then Halifax.... for the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council Summer Market, July 24 - 26. Again, high quality artisan goods, since you can't be in show if you haven't met the standards of the coucil. The market is held at the corner of Spring Garden Road and Queen Street in Halifax. That will be a busy area on Saturday afternoon as the Halifax Pride Parade passes the show grounds. A great opportunity to show your support for both artisans and our human diversity. I know that I have some great pix from last year's event and look forward to this year's.
That about sums up July which will be busy, and I'll be making new things for the shows.
This month, there is still some custom work to finish up, like this piece that I just completed the weave on last night:
It is ammolite, that flashes orange to green with a strong blue segment at one side of the fossil. The top stone is a 2.7ct fire opal with a smoldering yellow tone with interesting plays of red and green, and the bottom is an emerald cabochon weighing in at nearly 4ct. The three stones are all ones that I cut. It is 14K gold-fill, which I don't work in often, opting for sterling mostly. The beads that are incorporated into the weave are emerald, citrine and carnelian facetted rondelles. It isn't often that I make a custom piece that I wish I could keep, this is one of those rare occasions where I am totally smitten with my work. Fortunaltely though, I do know the lady (Mom of a good friend) that requested this piece, so it is going to a good home.For those that are interested, Fredericton's Pride Week is June 20-27. BOOM nightclub on Queen will be hosting events and has been busy with fund raising activities.
The New Brunswick Crafts Council is opening Productive Hands, a NBCC initiative, gallery store at the Casemates on the corner of Queen and Carleton. Sometime this summer I will be doing some demo work at the casemate, I'll tell you when I know more.
I have an application in to the Fredericton Arts Alliance for their Artist's in Residence program, also held at the Casemates. I won't know if I have been successful in securing a week long residency until next week sometime. Keeping my fingers crossed for good results though.
Even if the residency doesn't come through, you can't go wrong when you get an email like this one from a long-distance but frequent client:
"WOW
Hello Cynthia - The necklace is here and it is perfect! I love the shapes and the size - it will be just right for our friend ..... I always really appreciate the time you take to write about the stone and how you worked with it. You even made it in March which the Irish girl will like since
that is when St. Patrick's Day is.
And then . . . I found a little something extra! Thanks so much - I'll wear them today and tomorrow for the party. I really like them a lot.
You're the best, Cynthia. Thanks for the speedy response, checking your stash, and the wonderful pieces.
Take care,
P.... "
Completely unsolicited and just in this morning. WOW, a little praise never hurts an artist's feelings. When the party is over, don't want to spoil a surprise, I'll edit this and post a pic.
Yesterday, while I was out running around Freddie, I had an accidental lunch with a gentleman who is a rep for Crocs... you know, I may just have to change my opinion of them, especially after seeing some of the heels that they are designing now.
Hope your week is going well and coming together too.
Off to run more errands and go to an appointment.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Show Season update
We have been enjoying the rush and excitement of the Christmas Arts/Crafts Shows in the region for the past couple of weekends.
The Prince Edward Island Crafts Council provided and exceptional show at the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown. The entire team, all PEICC members, that worked on the show were very warm and welcoming. It was a delight to back on the island after not having been there for several years.
In Halifax, we had an outstanding show at Pier 23, the home of the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council's Christmas Market, again, beautifully organized and produced with outstanding results.
Thanks to everyone, including our regular and new clients who helped make these enjoyable events.
BTW, the music was relatively good both places.
We have three smaller one day events coming up, a 'men's night' at Viktor's Blue Rose Salon in Woodstock on Thursday, a sale at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre on Saturday and then back to Viktor's on the 6th, whereupon we will depart for Ottawa and The Originals Show for the 11th-21st of December. I am looking forward to Ottawa this year. The booth location is in the first isle towards the upper end. Our new booth design which we tested in the spring and has worked well for us at the Council shows should be ideal for this venue. We are also looking forward to reconnecting with old friends in the area and remeeting so many of the fabulous folks from last year's shows.
See you there!
The Prince Edward Island Crafts Council provided and exceptional show at the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown. The entire team, all PEICC members, that worked on the show were very warm and welcoming. It was a delight to back on the island after not having been there for several years.
In Halifax, we had an outstanding show at Pier 23, the home of the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council's Christmas Market, again, beautifully organized and produced with outstanding results.
Thanks to everyone, including our regular and new clients who helped make these enjoyable events.
BTW, the music was relatively good both places.
We have three smaller one day events coming up, a 'men's night' at Viktor's Blue Rose Salon in Woodstock on Thursday, a sale at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre on Saturday and then back to Viktor's on the 6th, whereupon we will depart for Ottawa and The Originals Show for the 11th-21st of December. I am looking forward to Ottawa this year. The booth location is in the first isle towards the upper end. Our new booth design which we tested in the spring and has worked well for us at the Council shows should be ideal for this venue. We are also looking forward to reconnecting with old friends in the area and remeeting so many of the fabulous folks from last year's shows.
See you there!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Fun, Food & Friends
Fun, Food & Friends: Sunday Evening Drop-in
This is program that is being offered by the Nashwaaksis United Church , and is a free event on the third Sundays of the month. Right now they have plans for September 21, October 19, November 16 and December 21.
The doors open at 4 with a supper being served at 5 and the talent show starts at 6. Artists and artisans as well as wellness professionals will be on hand throughout the evening for fun and learning.
To learn more, call Mary at 458-9452 or check their web or just show up.
David and I will be there on the 21st helping with a "make and take" jewellery project.
We're looking forward to this opportunity to connect with more folks in the community.
This is program that is being offered by the Nashwaaksis United Church , and is a free event on the third Sundays of the month. Right now they have plans for September 21, October 19, November 16 and December 21.
The doors open at 4 with a supper being served at 5 and the talent show starts at 6. Artists and artisans as well as wellness professionals will be on hand throughout the evening for fun and learning.
To learn more, call Mary at 458-9452 or check their web or just show up.
David and I will be there on the 21st helping with a "make and take" jewellery project.
We're looking forward to this opportunity to connect with more folks in the community.
Monday, August 25, 2008
New Brunswick Fine Craft Festival
Just a quick note that the New Brunswick Crafts Council Festival is at Officers' Square, Fredericton this weekend, August 29-31.
Hours are Friday 7-9, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 11-5.
Admission is only $2.00
It's a great opportunity to come out and see some of the finest in N.B.'s fine craft and hear some fine music.
Hours are Friday 7-9, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 11-5.
Admission is only $2.00
It's a great opportunity to come out and see some of the finest in N.B.'s fine craft and hear some fine music.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Order/Chaos Show at CSAC
To quote Katie Fitzrandolph who always preps the press for the shows:Perhaps the most ambitious exhibition so far at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre opens this Friday.
Approximately 25 artists have responded to the theme of Order/Chaos. Their work encompasses painting, pottery, glasswork, sculpture, photography, jewelry and installation. Their approaches are philosophical, humorous, graphic, political, whimsical, personal, reflective and experimental - not necessarily all at the same time. The scale is equally broad, from works a few inches across to six feet wide to a multi-level site-specific installation.The theme resonated with a range of established and emerging artists, and the response necessitated impaneling a jury to select works for the exhibition.
Order/Chaos is the second theme exhibition for the Charlotte Glencross Gallery at the Centre, located at 732 Charlotte Street. The exhibition will continue until the end of August, with an opening reception Friday, July 18 from 5 to 7 p.m.
We were fortunate enough to have our submission of Order & Chaos sterling cuffs chosen for the show. Will post a photo of those once the show has opened. If you are in the area, come on in for some sangria & nibbles.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Wow - The Hip in Concert
As a post concert wrap-up, I have to tell that that was a fun evening. Like everything in Fredericton it started late 8:15 vs 8 and was opened by the Sadies a fun foursome in great suits with a funky heavy rock/country kind of twinge.
After a 15 minute break to clean up the stage at 9, The Tragically Hip took over and rocked the AUC. As always, Gord was front and center showing off.
The draft beer flowed freely at $5 a cup and sweet scent of aromatic and illegal herbs wafted through our seating section. David, who sports a haircut, that I refer to as a cop-cut, since he uses the same barber shop downtown that has been trimming Freddie's finest for decades, managed to scare the pot-smoking children in our section right out of the section. They lit-up and then took a look at him looking down his nose at them and promptly left the scene, only 10 minutes into The Hip's onstage act. Go-figure.... & I wonder where they hid.
The interesting thing about a group that has been recording and performing for 20 years is that they do span multiple generations. I started listening to them in university just after the release of their first recording. There were parents with their teenage children, parents without their children, moms & dads obviously expecting children in the near future, and the usual group of parent-less high school and university kids. The Hip play a good assortment of old and new songs and you can tell when people first 'discovered' The Hip in their lives by the songs they do and don't know the lyrics of. It was funny watching some of the younger folks not be able to identify the music and it was funny to look at us older folks and realize that because we did, we are older than we once were even if we don't like to admit it or even feel it most days.
And yes, I don't regret going a bit. I won't miss the ticket money later this month. I would have missed going much more.
The lesson of this is that we can't give up every pleasure or opportunity that presents itself even if it seems to be an illogical choice to take advantage of it. We may feel too old or too broke or too some other damned excuse to do it, but if we don't, what then?
Keep asking the "what then?" question when something seems illogical and see what happens. Ask about the regret if you decide in favor of the logical choice. If you will honestly feel no regret and you feel that passing up the opportunity is a sound choice then do it but otherwise, go with your heart and go dance on the edge.
We did last night and I wouldn't trade that for anything now.
Cheers,
Cynthia
After a 15 minute break to clean up the stage at 9, The Tragically Hip took over and rocked the AUC. As always, Gord was front and center showing off.
The draft beer flowed freely at $5 a cup and sweet scent of aromatic and illegal herbs wafted through our seating section. David, who sports a haircut, that I refer to as a cop-cut, since he uses the same barber shop downtown that has been trimming Freddie's finest for decades, managed to scare the pot-smoking children in our section right out of the section. They lit-up and then took a look at him looking down his nose at them and promptly left the scene, only 10 minutes into The Hip's onstage act. Go-figure.... & I wonder where they hid.
The interesting thing about a group that has been recording and performing for 20 years is that they do span multiple generations. I started listening to them in university just after the release of their first recording. There were parents with their teenage children, parents without their children, moms & dads obviously expecting children in the near future, and the usual group of parent-less high school and university kids. The Hip play a good assortment of old and new songs and you can tell when people first 'discovered' The Hip in their lives by the songs they do and don't know the lyrics of. It was funny watching some of the younger folks not be able to identify the music and it was funny to look at us older folks and realize that because we did, we are older than we once were even if we don't like to admit it or even feel it most days.
And yes, I don't regret going a bit. I won't miss the ticket money later this month. I would have missed going much more.
The lesson of this is that we can't give up every pleasure or opportunity that presents itself even if it seems to be an illogical choice to take advantage of it. We may feel too old or too broke or too some other damned excuse to do it, but if we don't, what then?
Keep asking the "what then?" question when something seems illogical and see what happens. Ask about the regret if you decide in favor of the logical choice. If you will honestly feel no regret and you feel that passing up the opportunity is a sound choice then do it but otherwise, go with your heart and go dance on the edge.
We did last night and I wouldn't trade that for anything now.
Cheers,
Cynthia
Monday, August 13, 2007
Getting Caught Up
We're back. Been out running the roads for the past while.
We had the pleasure of doing a small craft show in Windsor, Nova Scotia last weekend. Knocked their socks off, meet some great folks, and made a couple of really good contacts on the jewelry side of things. Stayed with my great-aunt and spent a bit of time touring the back-roads and finding spots where they dead-end on the Bay of Fundy. That makes rock-hounding very enjoyable. Park, walk to the beach and sit on the pebble-strewn beach, dig through the pebbles for little gems of stone and let the tide come in around us. Can't beat it. A great mini, 5 day, working vacation.
Yesterday we were up-river in Woodstock for a small art-show. Beautiful weather to sit by the bank of the Meduxnekeg River.
The benefit of doing the smaller venues is that we are able to fine-tune the display. I am just now (after years) getting a better feel for how much stuff on display is too much stuff. I have to thin out some of the display boards before the show in Fredericton and this is after having already culled the displays earlier this summer.
I spent this morning getting caught up on some of the book-keeping and I have gotten caught in figuring out the next round of deadlines. To coincide with the New Brunswick Crafts Council show in Fredericton (31 Aug - 2 September) there are 2 exhibition submissions to finish and mail-out. I'm running out of time, but I have always been good at coming with stuff at the last minute. Being able to function under pressure has its benefits.
Last week after getting back I got caught up in finishing a couple of pieces that I left on the bench. They look very cool so I will photograph and post them.
On the home front, the new wood shed is half-finished, just have to pick up some more materials. Got the kid out for back-to-school clothes on Saturday. She's not a shop till you drop person so it's a bit challenging for those of us that are to accommodate the short attention span for shopping. Had to start early too because she is off on a few more road trips with family & friends.
The unfortunate thing about this particular post is that it really doesn't have a point except that I could say that sometimes taking a mini-vacation is all that is necessary in order to restore one's humour and positive sensibilities. Hope that you take one if you need it too.
Cheers.
We had the pleasure of doing a small craft show in Windsor, Nova Scotia last weekend. Knocked their socks off, meet some great folks, and made a couple of really good contacts on the jewelry side of things. Stayed with my great-aunt and spent a bit of time touring the back-roads and finding spots where they dead-end on the Bay of Fundy. That makes rock-hounding very enjoyable. Park, walk to the beach and sit on the pebble-strewn beach, dig through the pebbles for little gems of stone and let the tide come in around us. Can't beat it. A great mini, 5 day, working vacation.
Yesterday we were up-river in Woodstock for a small art-show. Beautiful weather to sit by the bank of the Meduxnekeg River.
The benefit of doing the smaller venues is that we are able to fine-tune the display. I am just now (after years) getting a better feel for how much stuff on display is too much stuff. I have to thin out some of the display boards before the show in Fredericton and this is after having already culled the displays earlier this summer.
I spent this morning getting caught up on some of the book-keeping and I have gotten caught in figuring out the next round of deadlines. To coincide with the New Brunswick Crafts Council show in Fredericton (31 Aug - 2 September) there are 2 exhibition submissions to finish and mail-out. I'm running out of time, but I have always been good at coming with stuff at the last minute. Being able to function under pressure has its benefits.
Last week after getting back I got caught up in finishing a couple of pieces that I left on the bench. They look very cool so I will photograph and post them.
On the home front, the new wood shed is half-finished, just have to pick up some more materials. Got the kid out for back-to-school clothes on Saturday. She's not a shop till you drop person so it's a bit challenging for those of us that are to accommodate the short attention span for shopping. Had to start early too because she is off on a few more road trips with family & friends.
The unfortunate thing about this particular post is that it really doesn't have a point except that I could say that sometimes taking a mini-vacation is all that is necessary in order to restore one's humour and positive sensibilities. Hope that you take one if you need it too.
Cheers.
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