Annual Theme Show: Elements In Art

We are pleased to announce Elements In Art, our Premier Themed Art Show and Sale, which will be held at the Huntsville Curling Club, 6 Veteran's Way, Huntsville May 1st and 2nd.

There are two components to this show. The first being a curated section involving the theme, the second will be booth displays open to all members who meet entry requirements.

With your participation, we eagerly look forward to hosting this as a yearly event: Same time, same location, different theme!

The fun doesn't stop there! For each division, member hosted outings will explore a particular element in a wide range of mediums. Currently we are working on venues for each each theme to be exhibited prior to the show and sale. Stay tuned for dates of themed outings, exhibition dates and application forms!

Members will be notified by email and by phone for each outing.
You can also check back here for announcements.

The 2009 show theme will focus on the four elements: Earth, Water, Fire, and Air

Earth: Earth's structure or anything that grows up from the earth. Includes soil, rock, plants. Excludes animals

Air: Air power or presence, anything moved or affected by air. Includes clouds, storms. Excludes birds, airplanes (things that use air)

Fire: Nature related.

Water; Liquid or Solid. Includes: Rivers, Lakes, Puddles, Precipitation, Snow. Excludes: tears (emotions)

Applicants who wish to exhibit in the "Elements in Art" show must meet entry requirements:

1) A minimum of one piece must be entered for the themed section of this event.
2) The focal point of theme piece must be on topic.
3) Each entry must be the original work of the artist/applicant.
4) All themed work must be current 2008-2009

Have fun and stay connected throughout the year!

ACoM ArtShare Sessions

Don't miss ACoM's ArtShare series of themed monthly gatherings for arts-minded individuals!

Thursday November 13, 2008

• The Bio Doctor Is In

It's hard making a living in the arts. Make the most of your bio or artist statement at this one-evening workshop led by veteran journalist Tamsen Tillson

Date: Thursday November 13, 2008 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Nipissing University, Bracebridge Campus

Fee: $10. Please book ahead. For more information or to reserve your spot, call (705) 645-5225 or email tamsen@artscouncilofmuskoka.com.

December 11, 2008
Christmas Reading Series, The Bookcase, Huntsville

January 9, 2009
Web Works: How to Promote Yourself Online Simply, Easily and for Free (or pretty dang close!) led by Col Mitchell, Venue TBA

Feb 12, 2009
Stay Safe at Work Workshop led by Chiropractor Nick Bianchi, Venue TBA

March 12, 2009
Artist Marketing Workshop led by Saundra Turnbull, Red Leaves, Rosseau

The Arts Council of Muskoka is a non-profit organization that anyone can join dedicated to enriching Muskoka through the arts. Check out our brochure for more information. The Arts Council of Muskoka gratefully acknowledges the assistance of our members and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Elements In Art

First Annual Themed Art Show & Sale
(Not the juried show. More on the juried show as it develops!)

We are pleased to announce Elements In Art, our premier themed art show and sale, which will be held at the Huntsville Curling Club, 6 Veteran's Way, Huntsville. (Date to be anounced).

There are two components to this show. The first being a curated section involving the theme, the second will be booth displays open to all members who meet entry requirements.

With your participation, we eagerly look forward to hosting this as a yearly event: Same time, same location, different theme!

The fun doesn't stop there! For each division, member hosted outings will explore a particular element in a wide range of mediums. Three to four weeks later the resulting works will be part of a feature exhibition at a supporting venue (to be announced).

Members will be notified by email and by phone for each outing.

You can also check out our BLOG at www.huntsvilleartcrowd.blogspot.com/
for details or announcements.

The 2009 show theme will focus on the four elements: Earth, Water, Fire, and Air.
Earth
Earth’s structure or anything that grows up from the earth. Includes soil, rock, plants. Excludes animals

Air
Air power or presence, anything moved or affected by air. Includes clouds, storms. Excludes birds, airplanes (things that use air)

Fire
Nature related.

Water
Liquid or Solid. Includes: Rivers, Lakes, Puddles, Precipitation, Snow. Excludes: tears (emotions)

Applicants who wish to exhibit in the
“Elements in Art” show must meet entry requirements:

1) A minimum of one piece must be entered for the themed section of this event.
2) The focal point of theme piece must be on topic.
3) Each entry must be the original work of the artist/applicant.
4) All themed work must be current 2008-2009

Have fun and stay connected
throughout the year!

WRITERS WANTED

Dear members;

We are looking for articles of interest relating to art, written by or about our members and the art community in Huntsville, for publication on our website and for possible future publication in the press.

All members are welcome to contribute their submissions.

Possible areas of interest include: profiles of Muskoka artists and artisans (including yourself), hot topics in art, coverage of art events, art history and art theory, book reviews, ideas and opinions, or anything else that readers might find interesting.
Feel free to include photographs or graphic images with your submission.

You can submit your articles by email to the HAC Director of Marketing at: ninalaakso@ninalaaksodesigns.ca

Thank you,
Nina Laakso
Director of MarketingHuntsville Art Crowd

HOST A SOCIAL EVENT

Dear Members;

We would like to provide you with the opportunity for networking and self-promotion, the sharing of ideas and opinions, and the forming of friendships and connections with other members of the group. We would also like to endeavor to foster your sense of community and belonging to a special group of artists and art lovers, by introducing you all to one another through social events and group gatherings held within the community.


To achieve these goals, we are inviting members to plan and host social “arty” events open to all members of the Huntsville Art Crowd. These informal gatherings could include: A “sketch crawl”, a “paint out”, an afternoon tea, a studio tour, a demonstration, an art show, a photography hike or canoe trip, a pot-luck, a scrap booking party, a group art initiative, a talk, a bead exchange, movie night, or any excuse you can think of to get together, be creative - anything goes!


We want you to enjoy the benefits of your membership in a group of dynamic artists for all it is worth, by knowing your colleagues face to face and benefiting from their friendship. Just come up with an event plan and submit it to Col Mitchell, President of HAC, at ravon247@sympatico.ca, and she will send out your invitation to all members of the group.

HOST A WORKSHOP

The Huntsville Art Crowd is looking for artists and craftspeople to host workshops in their area of expertise, either in their homes, studios, or in public locations (to be determined). Workshops could include any artistic medium; photography, stained glass, sculpture, ceramics, papermaking, jewelry, wood work, glass work, etc…

Two types of workshops can be offered:

1. “Meet the artist” workshops: where a studio tour and demonstration are offered, but for practical reasons the students cannot try the art themselves.

2. “Hands on”: where the students have the opportunity to create their own piece of artwork, based on a demonstration and step by step instructions.

Workshops would be available to both members and to the general public, could be geared towards children, adults, or both, and would be advertised in the local media, with special invitations going out to HAC members via email.

No teaching qualifications are necessary, just a positive attitude and a good idea. Workshop hosts would be compensated for their expertise, time, and materials with a proportionate share of the fees collected by participants.

Please contact Nina Laakso,
Huntsville Art Crowd Director of Marketing
At 705-784-0500 or email her at ninalaakso@ninalaaksodesigns.ca with any questions, ideas, suggestions, or to apply with your workshop idea

Welcome NEW Artist Blogger!

Welcome fellow Artist Blogger Susan Oling!

Click here to view her blog http://suespaintsandpics.blogspot.com/

View all fellow HAC Artist Blogs in right column under HAC Blog List

November is ART EVERY DAY MONTH

Now doesn't that sound lovely? Art every day!
Well, I've stumbled upon a blogger who is doing just that. Art every day for a month starting November 1st.
Check out her blog and find out how YOU can join in this November's challenge!
http://www.creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/art-every-day-month.html
She gives you a a little image to add to your blog too, as a participant.

Col

Welcome New Artist Blogger!

Welcome fellow Artist Blogger Nina Laakso!

Click here to view her blog http://laaksoart.blogspot.com/

View all fellow HAC Artist Blogs in right column under HAC Blog List

Welcome New Artist Blogger!

Gabrielle Andersen!!

Click here to view her blog http://gabandersen.blogspot.com/

View all fellow HAC Artist Blogs in right column under HAC Blog List

Welcome New Blogger!

Huntsville Art Crowd would like to welcome our Newest Artist Blogger to our blog list.
Welcome Pat Hillcoat!

Click here to view her blog http://patperspective.blogspot.com/

View all fellow HAC Artist Blogs in right column under HAC Blog List

Workshops: Web Works

Click on the image to enlarge.

(Fees include Open Studio Fee for members)

Membership Benefits 2008-2009

Huntsville Art Crowd starts this year with a wonderful new group of executives. BE ALERT for special events and exciting additions to membership benefits!

We find ourselves with a renewed energy and interest with the voting of a new directorship this year, that has brought with it the introduction of a number of opportunities for our membership including:

The introduction of an interactive blog to our website, which all members are encouraged to join by creating a blog and submitting a link for promotion on our blog and website.
http://huntsville-artcrowd.blogspot.com/2008/10/blog-post.html

The inclusion of a new annual juried show, to which all members are welcome to submit their works. (Not to be confused with the theme show)

The development of a series of shows based on a theme, open to all members for participation
http://huntsville-artcrowd.blogspot.com/2008/11/elements-in-art.html

A venue to write articles of interest relating to art, written by or about our members and the art community in Huntsville, for publication on our website and for possible future publication in the press. http://huntsville-artcrowd.blogspot.com/2008/11/writers-wanted.html


An invitation to members to host social events open to all members.
http://huntsville-artcrowd.blogspot.com/2008/11/host-social-event.html

An invitation to members to host art workshops open to all members.
http://huntsville-artcrowd.blogspot.com/2008/11/host-workshop.html

And the opportunity to improve our image and status as a group by participating in the vote for a name change and the new logo contest.

There are many other benefits to membership, including:

Fellowship of a large group of fun-loving, art-loving individuals willing to share their expertise.

Emails and website information with current postings of art events in Muskoka.
http://www.muskokaartevents.blogspot.com/

Opportunities to be represented on the HAC website by purchasing advertising space, providing links to your website and as our “Feature Artist.”
http://www.huntsvilleartcrowd.com/

Participation in paint-in/hobby sessions (afternoons and evenings) at Robinson’s Community
Centre ($4.00 a day for members) with demonstrations/educational sessions given by resident and visiting art enthusiasts. www.openstudiohuntsville.blogspot.com/


AND DISCOUNTS!

10% discount at North Art Supplies in Huntsville.
http://www.canpages.ca/page/ON/huntsville/north-art-supplies/1616719.html

10 % discount at Big Bead of Huntsville.
http://www.thebigbead.ca/

10% discount at Curry’s of Barrie on all non-sale items.
https://www.currys.com/

15% discount at Martins Muskoka's Fine Art Centre of Bracebridge.
http://www.canpages.ca/page/ON/bracebridge/martins-muskokas-fine-art-centre/2832401.html

20 % discount on custom framing orders at the The Framing Place & Gallery of Huntsville.
http://www.framingplace.net/_o_main.asp


We are an active and dynamic group of artists working together to support and promote the growth of our arts community. Our Aim is to develop a strong reputation and presence as artists in the Designated Arts Community of Muskoka. As an honored member, you are encouraged to come out and participate in the many events and activities that we plan and organize for your benefit, and we hope that you will volunteer to help make some of these events happen for yourself and your fellow members.

SNAP PARTY! You're Invited!

Quick!! Grab your cameras, sketch pad, paint box, whatever you need to capture this season's inspiring show of colour! Meet Ellen Fox (photographer) and me (painter-mixed media) at Robinson's IG this Saturday at 1pm. Lets get out there and take advange of the weather channel's promise of improved weather!

Later, we'll put on a display of our results, whether it be a photo, painting, sculpture, jewelry or other.

Don't forget to bring some snack food, liquids, and warm outerwear. Layers are best!

See you at Robinson's!

Col Mitchell

Are you a NEW member?

We just need a bit more information from you.

If you wish to mail a printable form please follow the instructions at our website:
http://www.huntsvilleartcrowd.com/huntsville-art-crowd-membership.html

OR

Along with your payment please copy and paste the following into your email program.Fill in the requested information and email to Carole (forjohnandcarole@sympatico.ca)

Transaction#:
Mr or Mrs First and Last Name:
Home Telephone:
Business Telephone:
Email address:
Website:
Blog:

Medium:

What would you like the membership to provide you?:

Would you like your name, phone number, website, & location (city only) made available on our public membership list?:

How would you be able to assist as a member?:
Phoning members?:
Set up/Tear down at events?:
Delivering flyers?:
Managing donation box at a show?:
Managing Information Booth at shows?:
Assisting directors with show events?:
A position with the executive board?:
Demonstrating at our Open Studio?:
Other?: