King Street in Downtown Midland
is centre stage for ArtWalk 2010
Saturday, August 14, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wander a street full of fascinating artists and drop in on some of Midland's unique shops. The day features an on street art show with over 20 local artists and crafters. Come and see our area’s best in painting, metalwork and sculpture. The day also features a stage full of music, special art activities for the whole family including children’s “street painting”, buskers and art demonstrations.
Sunday, August 15, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
On Sunday the fun continues. The street spills over into the Sunday farmers market with the addition of some 30 farmers and cottage crafts from the area. . On King Street all of the artists are back. The day brings musical entertainment from street minstrels and your chance to take part in a public street mural.
Saturday Music Program
On Saturday August 14th from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. the Street Comes Alive with Music.
• Cascadia – featuring Devin Hollefriend, Justin Brodeur and their band • Janine Dorion – vocalist and her 70’s band • Claude et Lucie Charlebois - popular French performers • Jill Jambor – acoustic guitar • Matt Playne (Canadian Idol performer) - with his band • Fiddes-Lefaive - original and traditional music • Old Habits - Rockin' Country music from the 90's • Marc Hanson - vocalist • A Qui de Droit – up and coming musical group
The stage show will be MC’d by Neil Lefaive and feature his stage band, Par Hasard.
The Huronia Foundation for the Arts joins forces with the Midland BIA for the 2nd Annual ArtWalk street festival.
King Street in downtown Midland will be centre stage for ArtWalk 2010. Saturday August 14th and Sunday August 15th will see a bigger and better festival, as the ArtWalk grows to become a two day event. Last year an estimated two thousand people participated in ArtWalk. “This year we are expecting to surpass last year’s numbers” said Gord McKay, Chair, Huronia Foundation for the Arts.
ArtWalk gives the community a chance to enjoy the arts as well as some of Midland's most unique shops. “Many of the downtown merchants will be out on the street with unique gifts and food for young and old” said Karianne Copeland, Chair Midland BIA. “This is a chance for everyone to come downtown and see Midland’s shopping district at its best.”
ArtWalk features a feast of local artists and crafts. Artists will be juried so the best in painting, metalwork and sculpture will be on display. A full day musical event takes place on Saturday where visitors will be entertained by the likes of Marc Hanson, Old Habits and local favorites Claude et Lucie Charlebois. Special art activities for the family include children’s “street painting”, a public participation mural, buskers and art demonstrations.
Presented by the Huronia Foundation for the Arts
and the Downtown Midland Business Improvement Association
The Huronia Foundation for the Arts in co-operation with the Downtown Midland Business Improvement Association announces an open call to all Ontario artists to submit entries for its second annual ArtWalk. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional work will be considered. This is a juried outdoor exhibition, although artists may work with local businesses to exhibit in their premises. Midland’s main street will be closed off for the two days of the exhibition.
Entry Deadline:
July 15, 2010
Application Fee:
$100.00 for the weekend.
Show Dates and Times:
Saturday, August 14, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 15, 2010, 10:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Location:
Downtown Midland, ON
Setup:
Artists may begin setting up once the street barricades are up.
(Time to be announced.)
Displays must be set up by 10:00 a.m. Saturday. No early take-downs, please.
To apply:
Download application form: www.huroniaarts.ca/events/artwalk/application2010.pdf
Mail with six samples of work, (a CD with high-resolution JPG, TIFF
or PDF images) and a short bio and/or CV to: Downtown Midland BIA,
#9, 212 King St., Midland, ON
L4R 3L9 or
drop off at the above address
(located above Sweet & Savoury)
Huronia Foundation for the Arts needs about 30 Volunteers to help with our Second Annual Artwalk Festival
Volunteer Requirements 1) Barrier Control
Person to man the street barriers in three locations and allow car access to the restricted street area
3 persons – Saturday, August 14, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
3 persons – Saturday, August 14, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
3 persons – Sunday, August 15, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
2) Artist Support and General Control
Person to walk the area in teams of two. They will act as relief to artists needing a break and assist with general security and information (eg. Where is a washroom?).
4 persons – Saturday, August 14, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
4 persons – Saturday, August 14, 2:00 pm to 1:00 pm
4 persons – Sunday, August 15, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
3) Poster Support
Person to assist with distribution of posters to tourist locations. Person to assist with placing and removing event signs put on roadsides in area. Car required.
2 persons – July 1 through July 31, hours as needed (total 20 hours)
4) Kids Activity Support
Person to help supervise children engaged in simple painting/art activities.
6 persons – Saturday, August 14, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
6 persons – Saturday, August 14, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
6 persons – Sunday, August 15, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Volunteer training will take place Sat., Aug. 7 at 10 am. Location TBA.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 31, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Centennial Museum
13 Burke St., Penetanguishene, ON
"The rocks of Georgian Bay are ubiquitous and anonymous. I collected 64 rocks and inscribed them with the date they were found; I made paper "ghosts" of each rock, and abstracted their colours.
When the installation is over, I invite you to come to my cottage and return the rocks to the lake."
Ceremony of Return: Sunday, August 29, 2 - 4 p.m.
24 Marineland Road
RSVP (705) 533-0707 http://www.robinpacific.ca/
Join the adventure cruise January 2011 to Antarctica, on Sharon MacKinnon’s fifth painting expedition cruise as artist-in-residence. The voyage takes you in comfort on the ship Marina Svetaeva, January 15th to 27th from the southern tip of Argentina to the Shetland Islands and finally to the last frontier - Antarctica and the Antarctic Circle.
Zodiac excursions offer an intimate experience with icebergs, albatrosses, orcas and penguins. Save up to$1800 on bookings before July 31st. Sharon will provide painting instruction and opportunities to tap into your creative side. Contact Carolina at cmantella@gmail.com or Sharon at sbmackinnon@rogers.com
The Huronia Foundation for
the Arts is supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government
of Ontario.
