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RODNEY BROWN Press Release Courtesy of Rod Wilson
Cranbrook and District Arts Council Benefit Concert
Hot Shots Cafe on Victoria
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 7:30 pm
The West Coast-left coast and the East Coast-Maritimes are the bookends of the Canadian music scene with the big city music beat stuck somewhere, but not quite in the middle, around the Toronto / Montreal axis. However, the real geographical center and true north of the Canadian music scene is more likely to be found somewhere around Thunder Bay . Look at the performers, who, at least in their formative years, came out of that area. David Schaefer, the musical director of TV's Tonight Show, and the rock iconà Neil Young are the best known graduates of the area. Even Bob Dylan in his early years used to slip across the border from Minnesota to perform in the area.
Also at the 'folky' end of the spectrum are Ian Tamblyn and Rodney Brown, both of whom are thoroughly anchored in the mythology of the area. Rodney Brown was in Cranbrook on Tuesday night with his banjo and guitar to do a benefit performance for the Cranbrook and District Arts Council (CDAC). Rodney and Ian Tamblyn share the same sensibilities with evocative musical portraits of the geography, history and personalities of the Lake Superior North shore, the North West Fur Trade and the associated explorations of the Canadian west. Rodney kicked off the night's entertainment at Hot Shots Cafe on Victoria with Ian Tamblyn's true north anthemà "Black Spruce". Switching between claw hammer banjo and his trusty Morgan guitar, Rodney also navigated his wayà through the very evocativeà "The Big Lonely". In the same vein he exploredà the journeys and journals of David Thompson in "Map of Dreams" and Simon Fraser's descent of the Fraser River in the aptly named "Simon Fraser". There were images aplenty of the landscape, the voyageurs, the coureurs de bois and personalities from the past. Special attention was paid to the woman of the west, the 'country wives', in the song "What Would Susan Say".
The concert was to raise funds to cover additional operating expenses of the CDAC. The arts council has been forced to relocate from the building opposite the RCMP offices to a newer site at #104-135 10th avenue à in Cranbrook . The recently vacated site, with its significant structural problems, has been the home of the gallery for the past four years. Water damage and issues of building ownership forced an untimely evacuation at the end of August. Relocation and rental costs will incur significant additional expense that will need to be offset by some very focused fund raising over the remaining months of the year. Having said that the directors are very up beat about the new location and are looking forward to re-opening the Artrageous gallery sometime around mid-November.
For the success of the concert the directors of the CDAC would like to thank Sharon Billey for her untiring efforts to find a suitable performance space; Sherry Jackson and Troy Verdenhalven of Hot Shots Cafe on Victoria and Manoj and Vintee Kaushal for their generous lease arrangements for the new gallery location on 10th avenue .
Summer Members Exhibit - July 27th-August 22nd
M-F 11-5 Sat 11-3 Closed Monday, August 3rd
The CDAC in partnership with the Cranbrook United Church
Presents a Recital Featuring:
Amanda Anderson (CELLO) & Florian Radowitz (Piano)
Monday July 27th, 2009 7:30 pm
Admission by donation
Auto Images Exhibit
Jul 6thâJul 25th
Uniquely Artistic Automobile Images
Reception: Friday July 17th, 7-8:30pm
Enjoy Refreshments & Folk/rock guitar by Don Mear.
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Come out and support the Cranbrook & District Arts Council
Light refreshments 6:30pm.
AGM 7-8pm.
If you, or someone you know, would like to contribute directly to the arts community, please consider a position on our Board of Directors. We would love to hear from you!
For more info call Pauline at 250-426-4223
CRANBROOK âS FUTUREâ¦HAVE YOUR SAY!
Interim report Cranbrook Cultural Plan for Arts & Heritage now available online at www.cranbrook.ca
Printed copies available for viewing at :
Cranbrook Public Library, 1212â2nd St N
Canadian Museum of Rail Travel, 57 Van Horne St
Cranbrook & District Arts Council, 32Aâ11 Ave S
Leisure Services Desk (Cranbrook RecPlex), 1777â2nd St N
Email your comments to [email protected]
or mail to Cranbrook & District Arts Council
Box 861, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4J6
Questions?? 250-426-4223
WANT TO TALK TO US IN PERSON? OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, June 16th from 4:30â8:30, The Alexandra Hall
At the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel
This is an opportunity for you to be part of the decision making process that will direct the future of local Arts, Culture and Heritage. Do you have an opinion? We want to hear it!
Celebrating Our Community
June 9th-July 4th
Warm-up for Sam Steele Days!
Meet the Artists Reception June 12th from 7-8:30pm
Enjoy a wide array of art by local artists, old time country music by Ben Plaza, view 1:40 scale sternwheelers and a 1:16 scale steam train and sleeper car, see circa 1906 enlarged Higgins family photos, hunting, fishing and logging.
@ Artrageous Gallery 32A-11 Ave S
Diane Bersea Workshop
How to Create Strong Plein Air Images in Water Media
Three days, June 5-7 inclusive Cost: $200
Location: Artrageous Gallery, 32A 11 Ave S, Cbk
To view Diane Bersea's Art: www.islemuse.com
To register and receive a materials list contact Pauline Artifacet 250-426-4223 or [email protected]
Join artist Dianne Bersea to work with a powerful artistic tool called the "study". Â The study is an excellent way to capture the essence of our inspiration, identifying large shapes and colours , en plein air as finished art or in preparation for indoor work.
This workshop assists artists to:
- Â see more clearly
- Â identify subject matter
- Â simplify the visual environment
- Â consider compositional options
- Â create quick water media studies
- Â respond to the spontaneity of watercolour & water media
- Â translate / evolve study to more finished art work.
Daily schedule:  In a vigorous atmosphere of demos and hands-on, participants will create quick, loose sketches (en plein air as weather permits), in a variety of water media while keeping in mind further development in the studio. From our studies and with Dianne's guidance, a series of small works will be created to explore composition, impact, energy flow and colour options. In the process, more finished works will be completed. Each day concludes with a gallery and discussion.
Level: Some drawing or watercolour experience highly recommended. Sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada
Jr. Artists in Action
May 25-June 6
Reception: Tuesday, May 26th, 7-8:30pm
Enjoy childhood tunes by Wee Two
FREE! Open to all area children ages 4-12 or grade 6 & under. Do you have budding artists in your family?
We invite you to get them involved in the art world.
May 21/09
Singer/Songwriter/Artist Dennis Lakusta in concert at The Artrageous Gallery, 32 - 11th Ave S, Cranbrook
Thursday, May 21st, 7 pm. $10.00 at the door
Beginner Diochroic (Fused Glass) Workshop w/Trezlie Brooks
May 2, 2009, 10-2
Beginner Precious Metal Clay Workshop w/Trezlie Brooks
May 3, 2009, 10-2
Each workshop $85 each (all supplies included) or $150 for both.
Sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada
Artists of the Cranbrook Senior Citizen's Hall
April 27th-May 23rd
Enjoy the celtic inspired folk guitar of Shawn Robertson
Exhibit features painting, lapidiary, pottery and woodwork
On-Topic Artists Sessions:
Life Drawing
March 10th, 24th, April 28th
You are invited to improve your drawing skills by attending these un-instructed life drawing sessions. There will be a different model each session. The model will work through a series 30 second, 1 minute gestures working up to longer poses at the end of session.
Materials: Bring your own newsprint, drawing paper and mediums of choice. As well, please bring your own easel if you have one.
Sponsored by Cbk & District Arts Council, Columbia Basin Trust and the Regional District of the EK
Joe Fafard
April 26th, 1:30pm @ Lecture Theatre, College of the Rockies, CbkJoin Glenbow Museum's Art Curator Monique Westra for an in-depth look at the wonderful and varied work of one of Canada’s most beloved contemporary sculptors. This lively and engaging talk features all of Fafard’s most famous works - small and large, human and animal. It includes his spirited and compelling ceramic portraits of family and friends, artists and politicians as well as his many whimsical bronze cows and bulls. The lecture culminates with the spectacular suiteof monumental running horses in laser-cut steel. This presentation coincides with the nationally touring retrospective exhibition, Joe Fafard on view at Glenbow Museum March 15 to May 31.
Cartooning/Fantasy Demos & Drawing
Friday April 24th, 9am-3:30pm
Join us for a day of cartooning with Larry Bowhay...a great way to spend this non-instructional day! (participants must be 10 years or older)(adults welcome) What to bring? a medium – large sketch book, pencils, pens, markers and a bag lunch
Sponsored by the CDAC, CBT and DREK as part of the On Topic series.
Paint Drop-in
April 22nd On-Topic Demo - Collage techniques with Colleen Routley You are invited to improve your painting skills by attending these un-instructed life painting sessions. Each session opens with a mini-demo.
Materials: Bring your ownpaint medium and materials of choice. As well, please bring your own easel if you have one.
Sponsored by Cbk & District Arts Council, Columbia Basin Trust and the Regional District of the EK
Watercolour Painting Support Group
Every Wed afternoon 1-4pm
Drop-in at CDAC office, 32A â 11 Ave. S.
Get together with other watercolourists to paint and provide learning support and constructive critiquing.
Ongoing:Â April 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Art, Literally!
Apr 26-May 23
An Arts and Culture Week event. The poet Robert Creeley has said that presenting people with both poetry and visual art "shifts the emotional center." An up-coming exhibition at the Menagerie Gallery, Cranbrook and District Arts Council, hopes to provoke that emotional shift. The display of text and corresponding visual art (or visual art and corresponding text) by local artists and writers will be in the gallery starting Saturday, April 26th until May 23rd. Related to the gallery exhibit, there will be a public reading Saturday, April 26, 7 pm @ Cranbrook & District Arts Council. The reading will include work from the exhibit, songs, and more as time permits.
This event is presented by the Alliance of BC Arts Councils, The Cranbrook and District Arts Council, The Cranbrook Writers' Group, and Thursday's Child Writer's Group.Youth-Art
March 9th-28th
Adjudicated arts exhibit
FREE to all area youth age 13 or grade 7 and up!
Open to all types of art. AWARDS!!!
Writing Seminars
Sioux Browning, MFA
Sunday, March 1st , 7pm to 9 pm
Artrageous Gallery, 32A â 11 Ave S, Cbk
Cost: $20
Techniques for building and rounding out charater in fiction and creative nonfiction. There will discussion and examples from various literary works, as well as learning exercises. A virtual goldmine for writers of all kinds, both serious writers and those that like to dabble just for the joy of writing. Any and all questiobs welcome.
Ph: 250-426-4223 or email [email protected]
Courtesy of Thursday's Child Writer's Group & CDAC
Been There, Done That Exhibit
Feb 16thâMar 7th
Places, events and activities the artists have seen, been, done or witnessed â 70+ artworks by local artists in mediums such as chalk pastel, oil, acrylic, watercolour, fused glass, collage, bronze, paper art and more.
Rotary Art Auction & Wine Tasting @ The Key City Theatre
An evening of entertainment to benefit
East Kootenay Regional Hospital âs Intensive Care Unit
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Tickets $50 each and available soon at GO Travel & Cruises, Heidiâs Restaurant, Investors Group, Key City Theatre , Cranbrook & District Arts Council, East Kootenay Realty, East Kootenay Foundation for Health and from Cranbrook and Sunrise Rotary club members.
Rotary Art Auction Art Donations
Donations of 2 and 3 dimensional artwork gratefully accepted until January 16th , 2009, 3pm. To receive a donation form contact 250-426-4223 or email [email protected]
Benefits of donation include:
• A charitable tax receipt
• Professional colour catalogue featuring the artist and artwork
• An artist appreciation evening
• Increased exposure through public displays of the artwork prior to the event.
Cranbrook Writers' Group
Fourth Monday of each month at 7pm to 9-ish.
January 26, February 23, March 23, April 28, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28 at Artrageous Gallery, 32Aâ11 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC
Designed for writers of all skill levels working in any genre.
Exercises, constructive critiques, suggestions and sharing of information about contests, venues and the writing life.
This is a fun and supportive group. New members are welcome.
For more information, contact Sioux at [email protected] or call 250- 426-4223.
ArtStock 2009 featuring the Art 7 Critique Group
Jan 5-24, 2009
The exhibit features 80+ artworks by local artists Kirsten Taylor, Mark Paron, Jeff Cooper, Jeanie Miller, Eric Tremuende, David Stock, Sharon Routley and Jaro Stepan. A diverse collection of personalities who dabble in everything from acrylic painting to photography. Many of us have travelled in the last few years and want to show off our "magical" locations. Our paintings and drawings are imaginative, colourful and fun! What brings us together as a group is our love and appreciation for the arts. Most of us have been involved in the visual arts, the Cranbrook Community Theatre and music. Warm up your January and enjoy the spice and creativity of "Artstock", with subject matter based on travel, fantasy, fun and practicality and includes photogrpahy, acrylics, watercolour, encaustic wax and mixed media. ArtStock is also on display in the Menagerie Gallery.
Reception: Friday, January 9th , 7 â 8:30pm
Art, Refreshments,& Musical entertainment by Jubal & Friends!
We are pleased to announce the best Christmas exhibit sales in the past five years, with a total of 20 items sold.
The highest priced artwork was $425, the lowest priced was $15. Eleven items were under $50, two items were $50-100, four items were between $100 â 200 and two items between $250 and $300 and one item was over $400.
K.A.M.P. (Kootenay Association of Musical Performers)
Presents Another Fine Evening of Acoustic Music with:
Van Redecopp May 29th, 2009
Tom Bungay June 12th, 2009
Rick Marasco June 19th, 2009
Daze of Grace June 26th, 2009
Joel Purdy July 3rd, 2009
Dave Prinn July 17th, 2009
Mark Rosini July 17th, 2009
Garnet Waite July 24th, 2009
Mark Casey July 31st, 2009
Van Redecopp August 7th, 2009
Mark Rosini August 14th, 2009
Dave Prinn  August 21st, 2009
Heather Gemmell August 28th, 2009
At Ali Babaâs Lounge (Finneganâs Pub, Cranbrook)
A Cranbrook & District Arts Council Partnership
Youth-Art 2008 Prize Winners - Congratulations
Drawing
1st - Black Parade Curtis Vandergrift
2nd - Metroplex Anne Dobie
HM - Portrait of a hand Marie Mahovlic
Objective Painting
1st - Atmosphere of Athena Kaitlin McGill
2nd - Bad Memories Derek Johnson
HM - Sunset Jay Balance
Non-objective Painting
1st - Sunset over a relish landscape Shayla Pukas
2nd -Abyss Chelsea Priore
HM -Jealousy and Rage Candice Morrish
Sculpture
1st - Sanity Mitchell Pocha
2nd - Elegan Simily Ryan Doggert
HM - Manana Cassandra Shannon
Special Prize
Inuit Sunset Derek Johnson
Photography Landscape
1st - In a summer's Night Alyssa Musso
HM - Rippling Glass Kirstin Lowe
Figure and Portraiture
1st - Jump Alyssa Musso
HM - Parting with Memories Trey Taylor
Abstract Design
1st - To the Past Shawna Nielson
HM - Negative Illumination Kayla Marie Zamara
Creativity
Puddle Jumper (Salvador Dali Van) Jessica Whitesel
Special Mention
Pigeon Slumber Jessica Whitesel
VisArts 2008 Adjudications
Adjudicators: effective Monday May 5, 2008
Janice Edward and Judy Walker
Photography Awards
First - Neal Panton - Wall of mirrors
Second - Neal Panton - Tear
H.M. -Stephanie Stepan - Garden of Eden
Painting Awards
First - Paula Craven - Oedipus
Second - Valerie MacPhee - After the Parade
H.M. - Valerie MacPhee #4923-D
First - Colleen Routley - Memoirs of the Climb
Second - Marg Skoberg - Falling Leaves
H.M. - Terry Findley - Northern Lights
Best in Show - Neal Panton - Wall of Mirrors
Peoples`Choice - Marilyn OliverAnnual International 3-Day Novel Contest
September 1 - 3, 2008
We are pleased to announce that the Cranbrook & District Arts Council has sponsored five brave and intrepid local writers in the world's most notorious literary marathon this Labour Day weekend.
The 31 st Annual 3-Day Novel Contest took place on Labour Day weekend 2008 (August 30thâ September 1 st ).
The 3-day Novel contest is notorious as a B.C.-originated, slightly crazy annual event that forces would-be authors to complete a novel in 72 hours, said the CDAC member Pauline Artifacet, but the first prize of having your novel published is so enticing people keep going for it every year. The 3-Day Novel Contest began in 1977 and is open to people of all nations and ages. Each year, people all over the world hole up in their chosen locations to churn out genre-busting books they hope will win the prize. The 3-Day Novel Contest is run by a Vancouver-based organization that exists to run the world's most notorious literary marathon and to publish and promote the winning novel. For more information about the contest please visit its website at www.3daynovel.com .
For more information about CDAC¹s annual contest sponsorship, please call 250-426-4223, email [email protected] or visit the Artrageous Gallery.
Kootenay Country Fair was held this past Sunday, September 7th. It was a very successful day that was enjoyed by over 2500 visitors. There were approximately 600 entries in the wide range of categories.Â
The Cranbrook & District Arts Council partnered with the KCF for the third year and were the sponsors of the Art Section. The CDAC's financial assistance also assisted in providing the wonderful variety of entertainment that happened on an on-going basis all day at the Fair.
The KCF and CDAC wish to thank all those who participated in the Fair and extend congratulations to those who won ribbons.
Many thanks to adjudicators Kirsten Taylor, Mike Redfern and Neal Panton.
Art Section Results
(apologies to anyone who may have been missed in the children's section of this list due to incomplete recording)
Class 1st 2nd 3rd
1 Avery Draper William Dowser Avery Draper
2Â Rebecca Blackwell
4 Lauryn Pitchko Aletta Kazakawich Morley Draper
6Â Rebecca Blackwell
7 Avery Draper Issis Hunt
8 Natasha Martini Sabrina Martini Paignton Wood
9 Sabrina Martini Katie Elder Garrison Draper
10 Natasha Martini Paignton Wood Sabrina Martini
11 Mackenzie Thompson Shannon Elder Kierra Pitchko
12Â Yarrow Wood
?? Brianna Gibson Katie Elder Brianna Gibson
16Â Hannah Wood
17Â Shealynn Allison
18 Â Hannah Wood
21 Ronda Wood Ronda Wood
22Â Colleen Routley
23 Florence Baturin Sonja Blackwell  Florence Baturin
24 Colleen Routley
25Â Ronda Wood
26Â Ed & Gloria Hunt
27Â Sonja Blackwell Sonja Blackwell Manford Kern
30Â Leslie Elder
Junior Art - Â BEST OVER ALL
1st Natasha Martini - Painting Class 8
2nd Paignton Wood - Sculpture Class 10
3rd Lauryn Pitchko - Cut & Paste Class 4
Adult Art - BEST OVER ALL
1st Sonja Blackwell - Woodworkor Metal - decorative Class 27
2nd Ronda Wood - Pottery - decorative Class 25
3rd Ed & Gloria Hunt - Woodwork or Metal - useful Class 26
Ceramics in the East Kootenays 2007
Juried, East Kootenay Area Traveling Ceramics Exhibition
Kimberley, Centre 64 Â Â Â 16th July-12th August, 2007
Congratulations to the prize-winners as follows:
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1st Prize wheel thrown pieces - Gunda Stewart #35 Jug
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2nd Prize wheel thrown pieces - Gunda Stewart #36 Squared Footed Bowl
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3rd Prize wheel thrown pieces - Susanne Ashmore #9 Flared Bowl
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1st prize Hand-built pieces - Tina Hochart #27 Earthly Vessel
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2nd Prize Hand-built pieces - Charleen Stroud #38 Waiting II
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3rd Prize Hand-build pieces - Madeline Oosthuizen #32 Grey Spiral
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1st Prize Sculptural pieces - Heath Carra #19 Chicken Box Reliquary
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2nd Prize Sculptural pieces - Maggy Leal-Valias #30 Earth and Fire
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3rd Prize Sculptural pieces - Heath Carra #18 Double Star Reliquary
Honourable Mentions:
1. Mary Anne Bennett # 16 Adobe Lamp
2. Bryan Hannis # 24 Cider Jug
3. Cheryl Bartram # 12 Embrace
Best work on Show - Heath Carra # 19 Chicken Box Reliquary.
Thank you very much to Les Manning, Katrina Chaytor and Ian Johnston for being the guest artists, offering the amazingly informative workshops and for being present at the reception!!
Annual International 3-Day Novel Contest
September 1 - 3, 07
Enter the world's most notorious literary marathon this Labour Day weekend.
The 30th Annual 3-Day Novel Contest took place on Labour Day weekend 2007 (September 1- 3).
The Cranbrook and District Arts Council is pleased to announce that four brave local writers were sponsored by the Cranbrook and District Arts Council to participate in the contest. "The 3-day Novel contest is notorious as a B.C.-originated, slightly crazy annual event that forces would-be authors to complete a novel in 72 hours", said the CDAC member Trish Barnes, "but the first prize of having your novel published is so enticing people keep going for it every year." The 3-Day Novel Contest began in 1977 and is open to people of all nations and ages. Each year, people all over the world hole up in their chosen locations to churn out genre-busting books they hope will win the prize.
The 3-Day Novel Contest is run by a Vancouver-based organization that exists to run the world's most notorious literary marathon and to publish and promote the winning novel. For more information about the contest please visit its website at www.3daynovel.com . To find out more about the Cranbrook and District Arts Council, visit www.theartscouncil.ca .For more information about CDAC¹s contest sponsorship, please call 426-4223, or visit the Artrageous Gallery, 1117 Baker St. in downtown Cranbrook .
Kootenay Country Fair - Sept 9th
Art exhibit at the Kootenay Country Fair was well received by approx 2500 visitors. The art and photography section hosed by the Cranbrook & District Arts Council had approximately 90 entries. Thanks to all artists that entered their artwork to make this event a success, as well the CDAC Kootenay Country Fair Coordinator Ronda Wood and Assistant Jane Murray.
David Thompson Centennial Quilts Touring Exhibit & the David Thompson Legacy Art Project by Joseph Cross.
Oct. 22nd -Nov. 17th. The Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild of Invermere, BC, salute the bicentennial of explorer, surveyor, map maker, and fur trader David Thompson. The concept of the David Thompson Bicentennial Quilt Exhibit was conceived in 2003 and since then many hands, many minds, and many dollars, have resulted in beautiful quilts, draped on a wedge tent frame, that capture the stories and landscape of the Columbia Valley 200 years ago.
Joseph Cross - Over the course of four to six years, Joseph Cross expects to complete approximately 100 paintings related to the David Thompson story. Invited by the North American David Thompson Bicentennials Steering Committee to creat an exhibition of historically accurate, museum quality paintings depicting central events in Thompson's remarkable life.
Also on display, a traditionally made birch bark canoe, by Neil Davidson and replica pre 1840's voyageur style clothing, provided by Robert Kirk.
Artrageous Gallery presents "My David"
A play written and performed by Sharon Wass in celebration of the David Thompson Centennial was presented on Friday, November 16th, at the Artrageous Gallery in Cranbrook. Creating a unique perspective as David Thompson's Metis wife, Charlotte Small and recalls their unprecedented 58 years together, the longest marriage in pre-confederation history.
Congratulations on Artrageous Gallery winning the Platinum Award in the Kootenay Business Magazineâs âBest Of Businessâ awards for best Art Gallery in the East Kootenays!!! You may already know that Artym (Invermere) was Gold, Trickle Creek ( Kimberley ) was Silver, and The Arts Station (Fernie) was Bronze. Itâs nice to get recognition that youâre doing something right!!!
Congratulations again,
Janice Edwards (former CDAC President)
Fire & Ice 2006
The Fire and Ice theme was developed to coordinate with the current Winterlights activities being hosted in Cranbrook. The Fire & Ice show had a total of 77 artworks by 32 local artists and included both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artworks.
âWeâre excited by the quality of work and the enthusiasm of the artists participating in our shows and itâs encouraging to see the level of support brought to us by the communityâ said Louise Selby, Artrageous Gallery Chair and CDAC Board member. âThe Fire & Ice show demonstrates the varied and quality talent among local artists and runaway creativity on the fire and ice theme.
Y-Art, Youth-Art, Young Artists Revealing Talent
For youth in Grade 7 or ages 13 and up, was a great success in 2006! With over 90 entries and 60+ youth entered in the show, it was the largest youth show yet. The entries were very exciting and included drawing, painting, clay and paper sculptures, photography, collage and fibre art entries. The subject matter was wide ranging with current television culture, nature, portraiture and stuff of wild imagination being featured. The skill level was frequently impressive and the range of styles colours and creativity was inspiring to those of us artists who had the pleasure of viewing the show. Turnout for the reception was exceptionally good and pizza, pop and desert was enjoyed by all.
To view a list of Youth-Art Award winners drop by Artrageous Gallery, 1117 Baker St.
Awards courtesy of Cranbrook & District Arts Council, Cranbrook Arts & Crafts, Cranbrook Daily Townsman, Panago Pizza, Pottery by Valerie Sawyer and the Canadian Federation of University Women (Cbk).
Much thanks to volunteer Bill McColl and to each of the art teachers at the three middle schools and the senior high school for all of their support and hard work.
Artrageous Grants
Cranbrook & District Arts Councils is please to annouce that over 30 applications, with requests ranging from workshop facilitation, webpage creation, musical instruments, musical theatre, attending workshops, supplies, advertising needs, murals, etc., were received in response to the spring Artrageous Grant request. With so many excellent artistic projects to consider, the adjudicator's had their work cut out for them. The following recipients were awarded grants up to $500 towards the fulfillment of their projects:
Paula Cravens - multimedia artist
Mount Baker Theatre
Shawn Hills - wood carver
Art Group 75 - senior's painting group
Toast Honey Productions
Dorial Davis - writer
Cory Horn - 2-D artist
Community Parenting and Literacy Centre Beatuification Project
Trezlie Brooks - ceramicist
EK Strings
IDEAL - music
Toni Austin - metal artist and silk artist
Twyla Austin - mixed media artist
Amy Woodland School TheatreVISARTS 2006 - SUCCESSFUL AWARDS EVENING
The Cranbrook and District Arts Council hosted their 30 th annual VisArts 2006 âMeet the Artists & Awardsâ reception on the evening of Friday, April 28 th , at their Artrageous Gallery. Â Approximately 100 guests attended the gala evening celebrating the art and the artists, which was sponsored by Boreal Studios and Pinewood Studio.
Winners of the awards in the traditional juried categories were:
2-Dimentional Work:
1 st â Mary Jennings â âWinter Story Pendingâ
2 nd â Jane Murray â âTreading Waterâ
3 rd â Valerie MacPhee â âWhite Bouquetâ
3-Dimentional Work:
1 st â Ronda Wood â âAjawaan Princessâ
2 nd â Jenna Scharein â âStillâ
Photography
1 st â Lisa Beaulac â âReturn of the Lightâ
2 nd â Maggie Dickeson â âRembrandtâs Kidsâ
Winning work in the Special Awards categories were:
âThe Great Outdoorsâ Â
1 st - Bill McColl â âBear Lakeâ
2 nd - John de Jong â âDaylilyâ
âCrittersâ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
1 st - Lloyd Dean â âPeek-A-Boo Cowâ
2 nd - Heather Lewis â âKaiâ
âFiguresâ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
1 st - Ed Chan â âMoondanceâ
2 nd - Paula Cravens â âLacing Upâ
âFar Outâ Â Â
1 st â Astarte â âAzimâ
2 nd - Seon jeong Kim â âUntitled #1â⦠2
âThe Inner Messageâ Â Â
1 st â Marilyn Oliver â âMusic of the Mountainsâ
2 nd â Steen Jorgensen â âThe Snake Charmerâ
VisArts 2006 will be open for public viewing at the Artrageous Gallery until May 20th . Â Â Viewing hours are Tuesday thru Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturdayâs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Â The Peopleâs Choice Award will be announced on Saturday, May 20th , at 2:30 pm. Â
The Cranbrook and District Arts Council wish to thank the many sponsors of the Awards and the Reception for their generous support.
Sam Steele Days
âWilder Wild West Art Show Galaâ - June 7 - 17
Hosted at Artrageous Gallery, the show featured 20+ artists and over 45 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional and photographic artworks ranging in subject from local scenery, wildlife and historical images to the wild and wilder.. A hoopla wind-up was held on Saturday June 17 during the Sam Steele festivities and featured refreshments, along with Peter Lord on folk guitar and Mountain Mumma providing storytelling. In addition, the Cbk & District Arts Council partnered with the Downtown Business Association to provide, jugglers, stiltwalkers and other street entertainment on Baker St.
As well, the CDAC provided adjudication for the Sam Steele Business Window and Costume Competition. The winners were as follows:
Pages Book Emporium - overall window dress-up winner
Kathy's Kitchen - costumes winner, 1-5 employees category
Realty Executives Cranbrook Realestate Agencies - costume winner, 5-16 employees
And the Regional District of the East Kootenays - costume winner, 16+ employees category.
Terry Isaac Workshop
Renowned Master Nature and Wildlilfe Artist, Author
Terry gave students a complete overview on painting wildlife from composition, lighting, colour and materials. He demonstrated in acrylic how to paint eyes, fur, feathers, leaves, grass, clouds, water, rocks, snow and other materials found in nature. Students in completely full workshop espressed great satisfaction with the high quality of Terry's instruction and with his warm-down-to-earth approach.
To date in 2006 the CDAC has also run the following workshops:
Beginner Watercolour with instructor Val MacPhee
Beginner Watercolour with instuctor Bev Roberts
Beginner Life Drawing with instructor Charleen Stroud
Acrylic Essentials with instructor Teyjah McAran
Pumpkin Extravaganza Foodbank Fundraiser 2004/5/6
Pumpkin Extravaganza 2007 Winners
Adult:
1.     Kris Lindblad
2.     Ronda Wood
3.     Darlene YoungIntermediate:
1.     Avalon Nascimento
Junior:
1.     Sage Desrosiers (I did not pick her HONEST)
2.     Jessica Hughes3.     Morgan Kerr
To view pumpkins, click here
ARTSPEAK
âArtspeakâ is a new project of the Cranbrook & District Arts Council. This public lecture series will explore various topics within the world of art. Its goal is to supply abackground of information that will allow each person to see art with a new perspective and deeper understanding. We hope to help the public understand the history as well as the process that makes each artist and creation unique, and
worthy of contemplation.
 âVENUS TO VINCENT â ANCIENT ART TO MODERN MOVEMENTSâ
The first lecture with Charleen Stroud, on November 26th, 2006 was an overview of art movements from the stone age to the turn of the 20th century and was an outstanding success. It discussed how each movement was a product of the dynamics and circumstance of the time. As well, it looked at key artists and identifying traits of the subsequent genres.
Watch for future ArtSpeak lectures in the new year.
We invite you to join us for this journey!Kootenay Country Fair
The Kootenay Fair has been a mainstay in the East Kootenay's since 1976. The KCF is operated by a board of community-minded volunteers who wish to keep the 'country fair' concept alive for the benefit of all our local communities.
The KCF originally was an agricultural oriented fair, but over the years it has grown and diversified into not only an agricultural experience but a cultural experience, too. The main focus of the fair is to offer a fun experience for the whole family. This year the Cranbrook & District Arts Council partnered with the Kootenay Country Fair in support of the arts and photography section and would like to thank volunteer Ronda Wood for all of her hard work in making this partnership successful.
The 29th annual Kootenay Country Fair was held on Sunday,
September 10, 2006, at Fort Steele Heritage Town. and the arts community was well represented. This years photography exhibit was the largest ever displayed at the fair and other artistic mediums ranged from pencil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, ceramics, carved slate, handmade knives, found art and more. In addition to adult artists, there was also a good turnout from budding junior artists. Awards were given in all categories and public turnout to view the entries was high. Best Over All in the Art Section was awarded to Janice Edwards, second - Susan Campbell and third - Lloyd Dean. Honourable Mention: Jos/Don Sacino, Garrison Draper, Julissa Morrissey .
In the Photography Section Best Over All went to Jasmine Osiowy, second Frida Viklund, third Frida Viklund Honourable Mention: Nelson Wookie
3-Day Novel Writing Contest
The world's most notorious literary marathon took place over the Labour Day weekend 2006 and the Cranbrook & District Arts Council is pleased to announce that five local writers (and arts council members) took advantage of CDAC's offer to pay the $50.00 entry fee. CDAC is also pleased to announce that all five successfully survived the weekend and produced their novel. The 3-day Novel contest is notorious as a B.C.-originated, slightly crazy annual event that forces would-be authors to complete a novel in 72 hours,' said the CDAC¹s Trish Barnes, 'but the first prize of having your novel published is so enticing people keep going for it every year.' The 3-Day Novel Contest began in 1977 and is open to people of all nations and ages. Each year, people all over the world hole up in their chosen locations to churn out genre-busting books they hope will win the prize. Judging of this years entries has already begun and we wait in anticipation for the results which will be announced in January.
Y-Art, Youth-Art, Young Artists Revealing Talent
March 9th – March 28th. Cranbrook and District Arts Council was thrilled with the response to the Y-Art (Young Artists Revealing Talent) Art Show & Sale, an annual art show for all Cranbrook and area youth ages 13 (or Grade 7) and up to display their talents. 56 entries from young artists ages 13 and up were received. Art included but not limited to Painting / Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Pottery, Woodcarving, Glass, Fibre/Paper/Collage Arts, Print Making, and Computer (original) Design.The variation and caliber of the art was very impressive. Congratulations to those who participated and also to the winners.
First Prize was sponsored by the Canadian Federation of University Women and the winners were Jade Campbell, painting; Charlene Brehm, drawing; Taryn Chisholm, imagery and Conrad Schmidt, 3-dimensional.
Second Prize was sponsored by Pottery by Valerie Sawyer and by Panago Pizza and the winners were Lindy Sudo, painting; Heidi Dilts, drawing, Taryn Chisholm, imagery and Jade Campbell, 3-dimensional.
The Honourable Mention prize award was sponsored by Taco Time and the winners were Timothy Wheaton and Jay Balance, painting; Heather Lewis, drawing: Sandy deJong, imagery and Katrina Vasinski, 3-dimensional.
The People’s Choice Award, decided through vote by the viewing public, was sponsored by Wal-Mart. The winner was Heidi Dilts for her drawing Pets #2.
To view photo's from Youth-Art click here
VisArt 2005
May 26 - June 18th - The Cranbrook and District Arts Council hosted their annual VisArts 2005 “Meet the Artists & Awards Reception” on the evening of Friday, June 3 at CDAC’s Artrageous Gallery, 1111 Baker St. The show contains 120+ artworks by 30+ artists and approximately 80 guests attended the gala sponsored by Pinewood Studio and Boreal Studio in celebration of the art and the artists.
Winners of awards in the traditional juried category were:
1st Place:
Caroline Kelly – “Cowboy Rigging”
Valerie MacPhee – “Untitled"
Ed Chan – “Civility”
2nd Place:
Roger Granville-Martin – “Greektown, Toronto
Maureen Porter – “Fall Bouquet”
Honourable Mention:
Catharine Higgins – “Warm Winds of Autumn”
William Barking Dog – “The Lady and the Peace”
Mary Jennings – “Ruffled Waters”
Maureen Porter – “Steeples Ranch
Shannon Harper – “Gaping Glacier”
Twila Austin – “3 Legs Are Enough”
Winning work in the Special Awards category were:
Reminds Me of BC:
Ruth Halliwell – “Peace”
Cristine MacDonald – “Wasa”
Critters: Dawn Fenwick- “Night Vision”
Seon jeong Kim – “Sitting Cat 1”
Human Interest:
Glenda Toffolo – “Anne McPherson of the Nahani
Paula Craven – “Yes”
Burst of Colour:
Teresa Knight – “Simple Majesty
Janice Edwards – “Tangerine Autumn”
The Inner Message:
Athena Underhill – “Insignificance of Man”
Marilyn Oliver – “Serenity”
Free Spirit:
Shaun Hills – “Peckerstein”
Ronda Wood – “Mystery”
Far Out:
Jenna Scharein – “Forces of Nature”
Jennifer Sterling – “Untitled”
People Choice Awards:
1st: "Golden City" by Val MacPhee
2nd: "Steeple's Ranch" by Maureen Porter
3rd: "Waiting" by Caroline Kelly
ArtsAround 2005 - April 23–May 14, 2005 - Cranbrook & District Arts Council was pleased to be the host for Artsaround 2005, the yearly regional art show. Artists from throughout the East Kootenay’s and the Northern Columbia Basin entered 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art in the category of either emerging artist or established artist. Over 73 artists entered 130 plus pieces of artwork. For this juried show and there were awards in all media and in addition, 10 artists were selected to participate in Basin’s Best 2005. Basin’s Best is a touring art show funded through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and the Columbia Basin Trust and will be on display at a number of host art councils throughout the Columbia Basin from June to September 2005. In total, twenty artists whose work best exemplifies quality and reflects this years Basin’s Best theme based on the CBT “Water Initiative” will be displayed – 10 from the East Kootenay regional Artsaround show and 10 from the West Kootenay regional show. The winners were as follows:
ArtsAround Honourable Mentions
Emerging
Jake Olson "Cookies"
Charlene Durning "Tranquil Dawn"
Bob Learmonth "Autumn At Blue Lake"
Established
Charlene Stroud "Inner Storm"
Sun Jung Kim "Lily Pads"
MaryAnn Bidder "The Way It Was"
Louise Selby "Golden Dawn"
Ann Holtby-Jones "Meagan Falls"
Bill Ark "Resting"
Edwin Shipowick "High Tea"
Leah Wilson "Mountain Flow"
Basin's Best Touring Exhibition Winners
Emerging Winners
Jason Dunham "The Source of My Tear"
Jake Olson "The Tide"
Lori Joe "Handsome Heron"
Maureen Porter "Blue Heron
John Harlacher "Reflecting on Lake O'Hara"
Established Winners
Valerie MacPhee "H2) Liquid gold"
Sandy Kunze "Sprinkler
Irene Fretz " Water Magic"
Tony Austin "Bridge Over Vanishing Waters"
Mary Jennings "Smooth Start"
Centenial Banners 2005 - Cranbrook Then & Now
In celebration of Cranbrook’s Centennial, the Cranbrook & District Arts Council announced a design contest for member artists and the public. The goal of this contest was to hang original, hand painted banners from the lampposts along Cranbrook St., Kootenay St., and Baker St bringing art to the public, enhancing the visual environment and highlighting Cranbrook’s artistic talent.CDAC is proud to announce, with much thanks to the City of Cranbrook for the donation of materials, thanks to the volunteers who helped paint the banners and to the artists themselves, a total of 26 new banners were created and are now on display along Baker St.and Kootenay Street.
In addition, to the creation of the new banners, 15 previously created banners were refurbished, bringing the total number of banners available for display in 2006 to 75.
Design contest winners were:
1st Place – Lucy Sanderson “RCMP Silhouette”
2nd Place - Katie Bjornson “Mountain Biker”
3rd Place – Bob Learmonth “Tenting the Wilderness”
1st Place (under 12) – Natalie Mathews “RCMP, Then & Now”
Take a drive, enjoy the artwork and appreciate all that Cranbrook has to offer!
41st Annual Sam Steele Days
Once again for the 7th year in a row, the Cranbrook and District Arts Council has sponsored the official Sam Steele Days Decorated Premises with Costumed Staff competition. On kick-off, Thursday, June 16, three judges, one CDAC Director and a photographer took a tour of the entrants for this year's competition.
The three judges were: Cranbrook City Councilor Angus Davis, Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce president Austin Paresian, and Cranbrook Community Theatre director Sheila Schell. There was a wide variety of approaches to this year's theme, "100 years of History", and one entrant, the Regional District of East Kootenay, even sang a song about 100 years of sunshine. Winners were announced and awards presented on Friday, June 17 at the annual East Kootenay Realty barbecue in downtown Cranbrook.
The winners were:
In the 1-5 employees category, no entrants.
In the 6-15 employees category,ScotiaBank. Award accepted by J. Littlejohn
In the 16+ employees category,The Kootenay News Advertiser, award accepted by Courtenay Kaiser.
In the Government/Corporate category, Regional District of East Kootenay."100 Years of Artistic History"
Cranbrook and District Arts Councilâs reception for 100 Years of Artistic History held on Friday June 24 th at the Artrageous Gallery, was a great success. The exhibition was the brainchild of Louise Selby and was supported by CDAC, who thought that displaying history in the form of art would be a great way to help celebrate Cranbrookâs centennial. There were approximately 80 guests at the reception all who enjoyed listening to the live music performed by Arne Sahlen of Kimberley while they viewed the exhibition. Historical stories of Cranbrook were presented by Mountain Mama and then the guests were treated to a story about local artist John Crago who was at one time a well known country and western singer. The visitors enjoyed listening to a number of his hit songs including, "Hi Deedle Dee Dee â and reminiscing with Crago about his musical career. Selby was excited and stated, âIt was one of the best shows weâve had and we all had a great time exchanging stores and learning about the history of Cranbrookâ
The exhibition featured artwork by many local artists as well as art of previous residents. The show was a mix of paintings, photographs, pottery and fabric art. Each piece of artwork was labeled with a story not often found in the history books. The subjects of the artwork were varied and cover logging, railroading, heritage buildings, family history and a lot more.
Basin's Best 2005 - July 25 - July 30
Basinâs Best is a touring art show funded through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and the Columbia Basin Trust and was hosted by the Cranbrook & District Arts Council at the Tamack Centre, thanks to their generous donation of the space, from July 25 30/05. In total, twenty artists whose work best exemplifies quality and reflects this years Basinâs Best theme based on the CBT âWater Initiativeâ were displayed â 10 from the East Kootenay regional Artsaround show and 10 from the West Kootenay regional show.
Pumpkin Extravaganza Foodbank Fundraiser 2005!!! $3,128.00!!!!!!!
Yesâ¦we raised this in total cash and food donations! Up from last year by almost a $1,000 thanks to the hard work and creativity of all the pumpkin artists, as well as the efforts of Investors Group staff and the Cranbrook & District Arts Council. Highest purchase price for a pumpkin was $30! Kris Lindblad was the People's Choice Award recipient of a $50 gift certificate to Allegro Restaurant.
Donations to the Cranbrook Food Bank was the goal of a partneringbetween Investors Group and Cranbrook & District Arts Council just before Halloweâen. CDAC members and artistically inclined members of the public painted and/or otherwise decorated pumpkins iin a contest to raise money for the Cranbrook Food Bank. Â
Investors Group will supplied the pumpkins for the artists during the week of October 18 - October 24/05 and upon their return, displayed the pumpkins at the Investors Group offices. Â The pumpkins were identified by artist and the Investors Group awarded a prize to the Peoples Choice winning pumpkin. Voting was tallied by totalling donations of cash or non-perishable food for each selected pumpkin to indicate the winner. To raise further donations for the Cranbrook Food Bank, a silent auction was held to sell off the decorated pumpkins. Additionally, Investors Group held a hot dog sale on October 28th from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
Who says Halloweâen is just for kids??!!! Â We were pleased to have had an exciting display of artistry! To view these eccentric and exciting creations click here
Children's Paper Mache Workshop - Click here to view photographs
Y-Arts - Click here to see what happened
VisArt 2004 - To view photos click here
Cranbrook Centennial Sculpture Press Release
As part of the Cranbrook & District Arts Councilâs 30th Anniversary in 2003, a decision was made to mark that milestone and to enhance the celebrations of the City of Cranbrookâs Centennial in 2005 by presenting the city with a special gift of a âCentennial Sculptureâ to commemorate 100 years of Artistic Development. The city was then approached and it was decided that the âCentennial Sculptureâ would be placed in front of the new Cranbrook Public Library to be freely enjoyed by all citizens for generations to come. Until such time as the library is constructed, the panels will reside in Cranbrook City Council Chambers. The sculpture takes the form of three 5âx 3â wooden panels, sculpted to depict the development of the many art forms in which our citizens participate. Local painter Glenda Toffolo was enlisted to create the original design and local sculptor Bob Kirk was asked to come on board as an advisor for the project. Under Glenda and Bobâs directive, local sculptorâs Vee Toffolo and Ryan Ackinson undertook the carving aspect.CDAC would like to thank VisArt 2004 sponsors Tembec Industries, Galloway Lumber, BDO Dunwoody, E.K. Realty and Sutherland's Decorating Centre. The sculpture was presented to the city in March of 2004. To view photos of artists at work click here
Mountain Mumma - An evening of stories and music.
Cranbrook & District Arts Council was pleased to host an evening of homespun humour, suitable for everyone from grannies to small children with Heather deJong (aka Mountain Mumma). Listeners heard tales of rural life, cowboy country and everyday happenings. In between story telling sessions, the guitar strummings of Rick Marasco provided for background ambience. Overall, the evening was rated a hilarious and entertaining success.
Stories Music Coffee Free Admission
The event was held at the Kootenay Roasting Company - 903B Baker St., Cbk on Wednesday, December 15 at 7:00pm
F.W. Greenhome Mural
Mural Completed ...Cranbrook & District Arts Council was happy to assist the F.W. Greenhome Dementia Unit. To read the press release and view photo's of the finished mural click here
Johnny P. Johnson
with guest stars - the Toques, Gabe Gaudet and Jonathon Provencal was presented at the Studio Stage door on Friday, April 8. A truly energetic and fun time was had by all. Feet stomped and hands clapped along to Roots * Folk * Country music, complimented by the traditional sounds of Banjo, Harmonica, Mandolin, Washboard, Spoons, Tambourines! After show CD sales were brisk and the audience enjoyed home baked goodies and chatting with the musicians. Previous Performances include: Merrit Mountain Music Festival * CBC Radio * Hootenany in the Hills.
Pumpkin Extravaganza Foodbank Fundraiser 2004 Cranbrook & District Arts Council in partnership with Investors Group, was pleased to announce that Pumpkins carved, painted and otherwise decorated by member artists, raised a total of $2,345. in cash and food donations. To view the pumpkins, click here