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In this newsletter:
- On Exhibition
- 50/50/50 Submissions & Tickets
- Coming Up This Month
- Open Studio
- Volunteer Spotlight
- In Other News
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bienes importados / imported goods
by Anahí González
continues...
Volunteer Coffee Hour and Artist in Conversation
with Anahí González, moderated by Zwena Gray
 Anahí joined us here at Artspace on April 6 to meet and speak with volunteers about her work. What followed was a community conversation about food, migration, and labour that utlized Anahí's work, 'Units Pa' Ya!' - red-painted plastic chairs that functioned as vessels for a conversation.
One of the things that take pride in here at Artspace is how we can serve a place of experimentation for artists, so Anahí worked with our Communications Lead Zwena to turn her artist talk into a community conversation. Questions we asked participants during this event included, "How has your experience with food been shaped by migration or cultural identity?" and, "What's your favourite comfort food?", sparking meaningful conversation and connection for folks around the table.
Haven't had a chance to check out the exhibition? You've got two weeks left! Come out and view bienes importados / imported goods until May 14th.
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50/50/50 Submissions & Tickets
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 CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
Artspace is now accepting online form submissions for our
50th Anniversary 50/50 Draw!
Artists are invited to submit up to 3 pieces of work, valued at $150 or more. When your work is chosen at the 50/50 draw, you (the artist) receive 50% of the profit!
The deadline to submit is around the corner!
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT!
And, speaking of the 50/50/50, tickets are on sale now!
Our favourite event of the year, Artspace’s annual 50/50 is not only a silly, good time but a great opportunity to bring home the work of a local artist. This year’s event will include the traditional 50/50 draw, door prizes, a fabulous raffle, food and drink, live entertainment, and more! Plus, we’ll be presenting a silent auction, viewable both in-person at the gallery and online. So, stay tuned for that!
This is a chance for art collectors, appreciators, and community members to take home original artwork at an affordable price. All artworks are contributed by regional artists with the raised funds being split between artists and Artspace.
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First Friday PTBO
Friday, May 3, 6-8pm
Drop by during the art crawl to view and learn more about Anahí Gonzalez's exhibition, bienes importados / imported goods. This is the final month of this exhibition so this is a great opportunity to check it out before it leaves Artspace.
Print Club Session 2: Chine Colle with Tim Laurin
Saturday, May 11, 1-4pm
Learn more about the fabulous world and practice of printmaking. This month we are learning about Chine Colle. Everyone is welcome and the cost to participate is Pay-What-You-Can with a suggested donation of $20.
Click here to learn more and register
What Does Connection Look and Feel Like?
A workshop with Brian Nichols and Jane Lowbeer
Tuesday, May 14, 10-3pm
Join Brian and Jane as they take you through group and individual art-making! This one-of-a-kind workshop will involve exploration and play with slightly strange and wonderful materials. Spots are limited! So, secure your spot today by clicking the link below.
Click here to learn more and register
Ontario Trillium Foundation Recognition Event
Friday, May 17, 11-12pm
Feel free to join us for this opportunity to hear all about what we've been able to achieve with the support of OTF. We'll also take this opportunity to launch our anniversary funding goal! Tune in
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 Another month, another lineup of fantastic activities at our Thursday night Open Studio!
During Open Studio visitors are welcome to join our weekly activity, bring your own project, or explore some of the supplies we have available (drawing, collage, mending, or zine-making to name a few).
May 9 - Monoprinting
May 16 - Cordage Making
May 23 - Nature Doodling
May 30 - Artist Gardening
Please note, registration is required to participate.
Click here to register
Funding for Open Studio was made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough.
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Back by popular demand... we're excited to bring back our monthly Volunteer Spotlight!
This month we're highlighting Alexandra, Molly, and Simone, collectively known as Carnal Creations, who will be hosting our Open Studio "Artist Gardening" session on May 30th.
Carnal Carnations began as a virtual continuous dinner party hosted by Simone & Molly. Here they share their meals, nutritional information, and build their relationship to (mostly) edible plants. Alexandra tags along sometimes. Our collective hope is to extend and build care for one another over the growth and preparation of food. To practice inter-dependance and skill sharing. To learn about histories through making food. To meet each other across far distances through meal-time.
Simone is painter, crocheter, and a recovering florist. She maintains a studio practice out of the 221A Studio and draws upon pastoral and coastal atmospheres in her imagery. Molly is an artist, home cook, and educator who has experience in generational and urban farming. With a background in illustration, Molly is working on her first cookbook between her teaching hours. Alexandra is an artist and art administrator. Currently, Alexandra is recovering from graduate studies and working as a community art educator. She is also a line cook. The three of them are frequenters of farmers markets and grow food and flowers in their rental-apartment gardens. They met in Vancouver, the ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-waututh) Nations.
Keep an eye on our social media in the weeks leading up to May 30th, to learn more about what our Artist Gardening activity will entail!
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And the latest addition to our sponsorship team is...
...the partners at LLF Lawyers LLP, making them are our latest "Arts Champions".
We're so thrilled and proud to be part of such a giving community.
Learn more about how you can become a sponsor HERE.
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 Zwena's Song of the Month:
Couldn’t find the Artspace phone number? Well, neither could Rikki.
Did you know that ‘Rikki don’t lose that number’ by Steely Dan came out in 1974. We’re celebrating all things from 50 years ago including Artspace so grab your ticket to our 50/50…50 event while you can!
LOOKING FOR BOARD MEMBERS
 Our AGM is around the corner, so we are keen to hear from new prospective Board members. Learn more on our website HERE and/or feel free to get in touch at gallery@artspaceptbo.ca.
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Want to Donate? Visit our website today!
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Artspace gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the following organizations:
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