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Conversations: Kudos to Holly and Gary
A fascinating evening was spent in “conversation” with Gary and Holly as they talked about their creative experiences in film and video. Gary as a cameraman of considerable experience in Hollywood North (Vancouver) in recent decades and Holly as an artist who enjoys...
read moreGordon Beck ~ In Memoriam
The arts community is deeply saddened by the recent loss of photo journalist Gordon Beck, an active member of MAG during his Merrickville years. Gordon, who was 78, died at his Brockville home after a determined – some would say inspirational – battle with cancer....
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MAG Conversations: The Art of Moving Pictures: May 9
May Conversations showcases the incredible diversity of talent among MAG members as multi-media artist Holly Dean and film industry camera operator Gary Viola share their experience with the Art of Moving Pictures. "I am going to talk about my 30 years working in the...
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Film Camera Lending Library ~ MAG Photography Collective
The MAG Photographic Collective is creating an 35mm Film Camera Lending Library for Merrickville-Wolford photographers to experience film photography without purchasing any camera equipment. All you will need to access this resource is a Merrickville Public Library...
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MAG Artists Take Note: Speakers Announced ~ Tickets on Sale
ARTPRENEUR Ottawa officially launches the sixth installment of Ottawa’s premiere cross-disciplinary event for creative entrepreneurs. This year’s theme is Creative Infrastructure: Media, Management, and Spaces with a lineup of speakers from artists to media owners,...
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MAG Artists May Pop-up
MAG Artists Kenna McCall and Johanna Jansen will be featured at a Pop-up Art Gallery in Merrickville throughout May. See Kenna's unique stone jewelry and Johanna's original ceramic art and sculpture at Abel Mountain: 306 St. Lawrence St. in Merrickville.
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The Merrickville Artists Guild (MAG) will once again be hosting another in their popular conversations series on Thursday, June 13th at 7:30pm. Robert Sauvé has been a docent at the National Gallery of Canada for twelve years and will be speaking on “the Sublime in Art”. He has taught at the University of Ottawa (Faculty of Education) and at the University’s Centre for Continuing Education, he has taught a course titled “Conversing With Art: A Philosophy of Art Appreciation”.
What is the viewer’s share of this artistic quality we often refer to as “the sublime”? The sublime may not be what you think it is.
The sublime has long been understood to mean a quality of greatness or grandeur that inspires awe and wonder; a quality of beauty that leaves the viewer speechless. But can the sublime also be a source of terror?
In this session we will look closely at some of the works in the NGC’s collection and discuss if it is possible to articulate the experience of the sublime.
Enjoy a glass of wine as you listen to Mr. Sauvé, a captivating, knowledgeable and gifted speaker.
Please join us on June 13th at 7:30 at the Legion 223 Main St W. Free to all MAG artists, friends of MAG members and their generous sponsors. Five dollars at the door for all other participants.
Kindly Robert has offered a private tour at the gallery of all the paintings highlighted in his conversation to 15 participants. Please leave your name and contact info. At the door if you are interested .
Submitted by
Elena Venables
The Merrickville Tulip Festival is this weekend, and there are still spots open for artists/artisans/craftpersons to exhibit their work on Saturday and Sunday in the Blockhouse Park. A 10’ x 10’ space is just $75; you will need a tent or canopy.
Contact Steve Hurndell for more information: stevenhurndell@gmail.com, 613-809-6875
