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Upcoming Events
1. Fredericton Arts Alliance presents Art Talk: How to Avoid Non Payment & Litigation in Art Sales May 2 2. Exposure: New Work from the New Brunswick Photography Studio Graduates of 2015 Apr 17-May 11 3. Howard Zinn's Marx in Soho returns to Fredericton Apr 30-May 2 4. National Youth Arts Week in Fredericton May 1-7 5. Bel Canto Singers Present their 2015 Spring Concert at Christ Church Cathedral May 2 6. The Tay Creek Folk Festival presents A Little Spring in Your Step at the Wilser’s Room May 2 7. Art Battle at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre May 2 8. Opening of Masterworks from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery Exhibition May 2 9. Final odd sundays at Molly’s Coffee House featuring Beth Powning, Jennifer Houle & Michael Pacey May 3 10. RedOwl presents Handel for Two Chamber Music Concert May 3 11. Fredericton United Comedy Collective presents One Night Stand with Kathleen McGee May 5 12. Coming up at the Fredericton Playhouse May 6-14 13. Masterworks International Lecture Series presents Salvador Dali: From Surrealism to Pop May 7 14. The Young Novelists CD Release May 7 15. No Fun Zone presents Tom Smith and Kayleight Kristiansen Art Show at Same as Forever Gallery May 8 16. Sleep Driver at James Joyce Pub May 8 17. The Roots and Soul Music Room presents Washboard Hank May 8 18. Scott Shea and Thom Swift in the Wilser’s Room May 9
19. Live Stand-up Comedy and DJ Purdy's Lounge present Steve Mazan with James Uloth May 9 Workshops | Classes | Art Camps
1. Writing Hurts Like Hell Workshop with Biff Mitchell 2. Upcoming Art Workshops at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery 3. Mixed Media Acrylic and Abstract Painting Classes with Gladys Neilsen 4. So You Think You Know Dance Course at UNB 5. Enjoy Spring with Leisure Learning Courses at UNB 6. Festival Academy Program for Strings, Winds and Piano August 10-15 2015 7. Join Us This Summer at Design Works Camps for Kids & Teens 8. The Calithumpians’ “Act Now!” Drama Camps 2015 9. Artemis Dance Studio’s Summer Dance Intensive 10. TNB Announces Two-Week Physical Theatre and Devised Creation Workshop 11. edVentures Fredericton Summer Workshops 12. Museum Day Camps at the Fredericton Region Museum 13. Upcoming ArtsLink NB Workshop on Crowdfunding 101
Auditions | Call for Artist Submissions & Awards
1. Call for Submissions: Fredericton Arts Alliance’s Artist in Residence Summer Series 2015 2. Audition Call for Summer Employment with Calithumpians’ Fredericton Outdoor Summer Theatre 3. Call to Artists: Hospice Fredericton’s Paint the Town for Hospice 4. Call for Submissions: Studio Watch: Emerging Artist Series: Painting 5. New Brunswick Crafts Council Spring Jury Submission Deadline May 1 6. Call for Full and Short Papers on Fine and Visual Artists in Central N.B.
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7. Call for Applicants: ArtsLink NB Arts+Culture Accelerator 8. Auditions for Collective Theatrics’ production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood 9. New Brunswick Choral Federation Seeks Executive Director 10. Nominations Sought for The Playhouse Honours 2015 11. Call for Proposals: Third Shift Public Temporary Installations and Performance Art Projects 12. Call for Proposals: Third Shift Residency 13. Applications for the Fredericton Region Museum’s Artist in Residence Summer Program
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Upcoming Events
1. Fredericton Arts Alliance presents Art Talk: How to Avoid Non Payment & Litigation in Art Sales May 2 Speaker: Bruce Gray Date: Saturday, May 2 at 2pm Place: Fredericton Public Library If you sell your art or are commissioned for art work, you run the risk of non-payment. The Fredericton Arts Alliance is offering a free talk by New Brunswick artist, Bruce Gray, to help artists learn how to protect themselves from such problems. The talk will be held on May 2 at the Fredericton Public library at 2pm. Bruce Gray is a highly esteemed and experienced New Brunswick artist who has learned how to work with “challenging” clients. He will give advice on measures to take to avoid litigation, discuss contracts which offer legal protection, provide insights into best approaches if litigation does become necessary, and discuss why artists are prone to collection issues. He will also teach participants how to “read” clients (i.e., how to detect those likely to renege or be difficult). An informative handout will be provided at this Art Talk. For more information, please contact The Fredericton Arts Alliance at www.frederictonartsalliance.ca or [email protected]; or call Sabine Campbell at 454-1139 or George Strunz at 453-1113. Back to top.
2. Exposure: New Work from the New Brunswick Photography Studio Graduates of 2015 Apr 17-May 11 Come be exposed to new work by the graduating photography students from The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design from April 17-May 11 at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, in the Charlotte Glencross Gallery. The work in this show is eclectic, showcasing the specialties of students who have been developing their styles while honing their technical abilities for the past two years in the photography studio at NBCCD. The work ranges in style, emotional content, and intent. See vivid fashion photography, fantasy inspired landscape, documentary, and portrait photography. It's bold, sensual, rustic, fantastical, whimsical, and honest. This year the photography studio is delighted to have three international students in the mix - Kehninde Akinsanya, from Lagos, Nigeria; Inderpal Singh Virk, from New Delhi, India; and Whitney Carolan, from St. Lucia. Inderpal Virk was named by PhotoLife Magazine as one of the emerging photographers to watch in Canada for 2015 and had work featured in the February issue of PhotoLife. Exposure opens Friday, April 17, 2015 and will run until May 11, 2015. Everyone is welcome. For more information please contact Karen Ruet at 457-6805 or by email [email protected]. Back to top.
3. Howard Zinn's Marx in Soho returns to Fredericton Apr 30-May 2 The Mayworks Fredericton arts festival is proud to present a return engagement of its hit production of Howard Zinn's Marx in Soho at the Black Box Theatre at St. Thomas University, from April 30 to May 2. Zinn’s acclaimed one-man play, written in 1997 and performed around the world, offers a compelling portrait of one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era. Karl Marx comes back to life to tell stories about his family and writing career, and to dispel certain myths and misinterpretations that have emerged around his ideas. "I'm not a Marxist," he insists, yet he speaks forcefully but intimately about the social and economic inequalities that continue to plague western society. Humorous, wistful, and passionate in defence of the oppressed, Zinn's Marx is an inspirational figure to spend an evening with. Starring Jeff Bate Boerop and directed by John Ball, Marx in Soho was enthusiastically received in its first run last September: as UNB history professor David Frank wrote after seeing it, “For me, Jeff Bate Boerop was the spitting image of Zinn’s Marx, and the production had all the liveliness and humour in the script, and then some. Everyone I have spoken to agrees.” Marx in Soho returns to Fredericton as a feature event in the Fredericton and District Labour Council’s Mayworks Fredericton – the festival of working people and the arts. Performances of are at 7:30pm from Thursday April 30 to Saturday, May 2, with a matinee on Saturday at 2pm. Running time of the play is approximately 85 minutes, and admission is by free-will donation at the door. Back to top.
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4. National Youth Arts Week in Fredericton May 1-7 Fredericton will be joining the rest of the country to celebrate National Youth Arts Week, and we are excited that it’s almost here! It will run May 1-7, 2015. National Youth Arts Week provides an opportunity for young people across Canada to create a celebration of youth led events showcasing their talents, expressing and exchanging ideas, getting excited about the arts and celebrating their positive contribution to their communities and to Canada. We want no youth or community leader to be left out, so please share this! Do you have an activity that you want to share? Do you want to volunteer to help with any of the events happening in the community throughout NYAW? Do you have an exciting talent that you want to share? Then come out and join the fun! Do not forget the share this opportunity with friends and family. The events for NYAW in Fredericton are: Friday, May 1 The Opening Ceremony – Arts talk and games for everyone! Fredericton Intercultural Centre (28 Saunders St) 6-8pm Sunday May 3 Drumming, Dance and Self-Expression YMCA Fredericton 1-3:30pm Thursday, May 7 The Grand Closing Ceremony – All arts performance Phoenix Square (in front of City Hall) 6-11:30pm For more information contact Saa Andrew at [email protected] or call (506) 457-0669. Back to top.
5. Bel Canto Singers Present their 2015 Spring Concert at Christ Church Cathedral May 2 Come celebrate an evening of beautiful choral music with the Bel Canto Singers of Fredericton on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral. Bel Canto Singers is Fredericton’s premiere mixed voice chamber choir and has been delighting audiences for more than 40 years. Joining Bel Canto will be special guest violinist Nadia Francavilla in Whitacre's Five Hebrew Love Songs, written for violin and chorus. Ms. Francavilla is an accomplished recitalist and chamber musician currently in residence at the University of New Brunswick. Other selections will include choral music from Palestrina to Bruckner to the contemporary masterpieces of Carrillo, Gjeilo, and Hawley. James Erb's classic Shenandoah and Canada's own Johnathan Quick's arrangement of Loch Lomond will be featured. In addition the women's ensemble will be singing two Hebrew folk songs and a Brazilian lullaby with Steven Peacock on guitar. Carolyn Wagner is the accompanist. The concert concludes with the exciting gospel rendition of Caldwell and Ivory's John the Revelator. Under the direction of Anne Sessa, Bel Canto Singers emphasize blended phrases with refined musicality. Their concerts present the best of classical and contemporary choral music. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 students, $30 families, available from Westminster Books, choir members and at the door. Visit the Bel Canto Singers of Fredericton online at http://belcantosingers.blogspot.com. Back to top.
6. The Tay Creek Folk Festival presents A Little Spring in Your Step at the Wilser’s Room May 2 The Tay Creek Folk Festival presents A Little Spring in Your Step, a spring musical showcase and fund-raising event on Saturday May 2 at Wilser’s Room in the Capitol Complex on King Street. The music starts at 7:30pm with tickets at the door beginning at 7pm. Enjoy another fun TCFF evening with two talented acts: Extraordinary Measures, who boasts a playlist that includes Coldplay, Radiohead, Death Cab for Cutie, and the Beatles. They will be followed by the dynamic classic rock group Julios Garage.
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Get ready for a super mix of quality music in a warm relaxed atmosphere as you applaud local music! For more info please contact TCFF music director, Marianne Glover at 506-440-5556 or email [email protected]. The Tay Creek Folk Festival will take place July 24-26, 2015, and is located at Tay Ridge Farms in Tay Creek, NB. It is run by PAX (Peace~Arts~Excellence), a not-for-profit organization promoting independent and collaborative artistic efforts in the realm of visual arts, fine crafts, music and literature. Back to top.
7. Art Battle at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre May 2 Join us for an amazing night of live competitive painting at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre. Now in its 6
th season, Art Battle holds events
in dozens of cities from coast to coast. It’s always an inspiring night of talent, courage, and community. We can’t wait to meet new people and painters from Fredericton! 12 professional and emerging painters will compete to become the next Art Battle champion, the winner earning a cash prize and a spot in the New Brunswick Championship in June. The winner of the NB Finals will compete in the Art Battle National Championships which were held last year at Maple Leaf Gardens. Art Battle is live competitive painting. Painters create the best work they can in 20 minutes. As they work, patrons move around the easels, closely watching the creative process. The medium is acrylic paint and the tools allowed are brushes, palette knives or any non-mechanical implements. At the end of the round, the audience votes democratically for their favourite painting and bids in silent auction to take the work home. Art Battle 270 will take place in Fredericton on Saturday, May 2. Doors open at 7pm. Painting begins at 7:30pm. The Charlotte Street Arts Centre is located at 732 Charlotte St. in Fredericton, NB. Tickets are $15; Early-bird $10; Students $10; Kids 12 and under $10. For more information visit http://artbattle.ca/270-fredericton/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/1071179986231039/. Art Battle Canada is proud to have Nuvango as a sponsoring partner for Season Six! Back to top.
8. Opening of Masterworks from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery Exhibition May 2 Allison McCain (CM, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery) and Terry Graff (Director/CEO and Chief Curator) cordially invite you to attend the opening reception for the exhibition Masterworks from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, curated by Terry Graff. This event is organized by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and supported by the Museums Assistance Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage, by Presenting Sponsor TD Bank Group, and by the law firm of McInnes Cooper. The opening takes place on Saturday, May 2, at 4pm at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, located at 703 Queen Street. Back to top.
9. Final odd sundays at Molly’s Coffee House featuring Beth Powning, Jennifer Houle & Michael Pacey May 3 Announcing the final event of the 2014-2015 season for odd sundays, Fredericton’s longest-running, semi-monthly, perpetually-hyphenated, poetry-and-more, reading series. We will meet next Sunday, May 3, at Molly’s Coffee House, located at 554 Queen Street, at 2pm, for featured readers: Beth Powning, Jennifer Houle, and Michael Pacey. Buy a drink and/or lunch and settle in for a good listen. Look for odd sundays again in October, after Ross Leckie’s Poetry Weekend. Beth Powning immigrated to Canada in 1972 and has published books on gardening, and several novels: Seeds of Another Summer(Penguin); Shadow Child (Penguin Canada; subsequently re-issued by Knopf Canada, short-listed for the Edna Staebler Award for Literary Non-fiction); The Hatbox Letters (Knopf Canada, a best-seller and long-listed for the Dublin IMPAC Award); Edge Seasons (Knopf, a Globe and Mail Best Book); The Sea Captain’s Wife (best-selling novel, long-listed for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Award, short-listed for the Thomas Head Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award, and published in French in 2014 by Editions Perce Neige); and A Measure of Light (Knopf Canada). Her work has been widely published in magazines and anthologies, and she has made many appearances across Canada and in the U.S. She was the recipient of New Brunswick’s 2010 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for English Literary Arts. She is active in her community, serving on boards and committees, singing, and participating in the Writers in the Schools program. In 2014, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University of New Brunswick. Her newsletters and photography can be seen at www.powning.com/beth.
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Jennifer Houle's work has appeared in publications throughout Canada including The Antigonish Review, The Fiddlehead, Arc, Room, Prairie Fire and CV2. She was the recipient of the Writer's Federation of New Brunswick's 2011 Alfred G. Bailey Poetry Prize, and wowed odd sundays participants the last time she read for us. She lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Michael Pacey received his BA and BEd from the University of New Brunswick, and his MFA, MA and PhD from the University of British Columbia. He was editor of Prism International and has taught at UBC and Lakehead University. His work has appeared in more than twenty literary magazines, including The Malahat Review, The New Quarterly, Exile, Prairie Fire, and Descant. He has also published a chapbook (Anonymous Mesdemoiselles, 1972), and a children’s book (The Birds of Christmas, 1987). His has two full-length collections of poetry, The First Step and Electric Affinities, published by Signature Editions in 2011 and 2015. Back to top.
10. RedOwl presents Handel for Two Chamber Music Concert May 3 RedOwl invites you to their concert, Handel for Two, featuring chamber music for violin and harpsichord by none other than George Frideric Handel. This performance features: Jonathan Addleman, harpsichord Sari Tsuji, baroque violin It will take place on Sunday May 3, 2015 at 2pm in Gallery 78, located at 796 Queen Street in Fredericton, NB. Pay what you can; the suggested contribution is $20. Handel, the genius behind The Messiah and dozens of operas and oratorios, also wrote smaller-scale works throughout his life. The earliest sonatas date from his time in Italy, where he learned the craft directly from such great masters as Corelli. The later sonatas reflect the sophistication, grandeur and lyricism of his dramatic masterpieces. For more information visit www.redowl.ca. Back to top.
11. Fredericton United Comedy Collective presents One Night Stand with Kathleen McGee May 5 This is the girl your parents warned you about. She will make you laugh and blush all at the same time. You may have seen her on Bite TV or on The Nasty Girls Show at Just for Laughs. She has been touring all over Canada for the past 5 years. Recently Kathleen was named the winner for the Sirius Search for Russell Peters’ BFF. She has won over crowds all over with her unapologetic, dark, and sassy sense of humor. Kathleen will have you talking long after the show is over. The show will start shortly after 8:30pm and run approximately an hour and a half on Tuesday, May 5 in The Capital Complex. The cost is $15 at the door. If you are interested in performing on a future show contact John Bailey or Trevor Muxworthy. The Fredericton United Comedy Collective is an independent group of stand-up comedians performing out of Fredericton, NB. Visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/FrederictonUnitedComedyCollective or follow us on Twitter @fucctweets. Back to top.
12. Coming up at the Fredericton Playhouse May 6-14 May 6, 6:30pm Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada presents HOMEbody with Sharron Litzenberger HOMEbody is an exploration of identity, belonging and place through the lens of my own experience growing up on a Saskatchewan farm and later moving to the largest city in the country – Toronto. While my family’s farm is nearing its centennial anniversary, the property to the north and south of our home quarter has long been vacated, the houses left abandoned – decaying monuments of their pioneering roots. These homes represent not only an abandonment of place, but also characterize the mass exodus of my generation from rural life. HOMEbody is both an intimate portrait of my childhood prairie home and a tribute to the importance of where we come from.” - Shannon Litzenberger May 8, 7:30pm A special celebration of George Jones & Tammy Wynette: Georgette Jones & Brian Mallery The daughter of Country Music Hall of Famers George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Georgette Jones will take the stage with east coast country star Brian Mallery a special celebration show to remember May 8. Georgette Jones accepted to come to Fredericton and perform a special celebration honouring the songs of her mom and dad. This exceptional celebration recently sold out the Moncton Wesleyan Center which can accommodate more then 1 800 fans & the Holy Heart Theater in St-John’s, NL.
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May 9, 7:30pm Spotlight Series presents With Cruel Time in Between Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador With Cruel Times in Between is a lyrical and beautiful portrait of Newfoundland culture as painted by the rhythmic writings of one of the province’s most beloved poets, Al Pittman. Using selections from his poems, prose, songs, and plays, Theatre Newfoundland Labrador shares the unique culture of island life, transporting audiences to the Rock from the comfort of their seats. May 12, 7:30pm Symphony New Brunswick presents Celebrating the New World Malcolm Forsyth: Trickster Coyote- Lightening Elk Concerto for Violin, with Tara Louise Montour. A. Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, From the New World, Op. 95, B. This Concert looks at the idea of the New World from both near and far, with Canadian First Nations legends, a Canadian First nations soloist, and all of the wonder of the New World as composed by Anton Dvorak on his first visit to the continent in 1893 May 14 - 15, 6:30pm Bonnie Kilburn’s Dance Center presents BKD 24/7 – Diamond Show: A Dancer’s Life Back to top
13. Masterworks International Lecture Series presents Salvador Dali: From Surrealism to Pop May 7 On May 7 at 7pm, the Masterworks International Lecture Series presents Eliot King’s Salvador Dali: From Surrealism to Pop at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Dr. Elliott H. King is an Assistant Professor of Art History at Washington and Lee University. His research focuses on Surrealist art and thought with an emphasis on the post-war art and writing of Salvador Dalí. Join us for exciting, exclusive presentations by internationally renowned art historians every Thursday evening in May. Admission is by donation, and refreshments will be served. For more information contact the front desk at 458-2028 or visit www.beaverbrookartgallery.org.
14. The Young Novelists CD Release May 7 The Young Novelists will release their new album, made us strangers, at The Capital Complex in Fredericton, NB on Thursday, May 7. Doors open at 9pm, and the music starts at 10pm. Tickets are $6. The Capital Complex is located at 362 Queen Street in Fredericton, NB Exclaim! dubbed The Young Novelists’ first EP “unpretentious brilliance” and this six-piece folk-roots band has won critical acclaim ever since. BlogTO called them "one of the top 5 folk bands to watch in Toronto" and their live shows capture audiences with both barnstorming singalongs and poignant ballads. For more information visit: http://www.theyoungnovelists.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/graydonjames. Back to top
15. No Fun Zone presents Tom Smith and Kayleight Kristiansen Art Show at Same as Forever Gallery May 8 No Fun Zone artists Tom Smith and Kayleigh Kristiansen are hosting their second art show in Fredericton, entitled Inside Outside. This will be a showcasing of work created both in the studio and in the field. Inside Outside shows the parallel in the lives of Kayleigh and Tom on their journey of bringing art to the public. There will also be live music by Jay Merrill, and local beer, refreshments and all around merriment provided by Feels Good and No Fun Zone. For more information about this event visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/813024108763223/ Back to top
16. Sleep Driver at James Joyce Pub May 8 On Friday, May 8 Sleepy Driver will take the stage at James Joyce Pub in the Crowne Plaza to celebrate 10 years of making music. They will reminisce by playing their debut album, “Steady Now”, from beginning to end, plus a whole heap of tunes from their other albums. This show will be from 7:30-11:30pm. Back to top
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17. The Roots and Soul Music Room presents Washboard Hank May 8 On May 8 at 2pm the Roots & Soul Music Room, located at 58 Eatman Ave., presents Washboard Hank. Washboard Hank will be bringing his unique music and humor to us, and there will be an adult show in the evening at 8pm as well. Washboard Hank plays an amazing conglomeration of bells, licence plates, duck calls, etc…and actually gets music out of it! He also plays banjo, kazoo, and dobro. He will probably break a lot of guitar strings too. If the proper plumbing supplies are available and space allows you can expect a solo or two on the "Fallopian Tuba," made out of 1 1/2" PVC pipe and a stainless steel sink One reviewer called Washboard Hank "a cross between Jerry Lewis (not Jerry Lee) and Stompin' Tom Connors." His repertoire includes bluegrass, rockabilly, country, television themes and Oktoberfest. He can go from sensitive to manic to ridiculous in an instant. Don't blink, you'll miss something good. Hank has appeared on dozens of TV shows (Elephant Show, W5, Mr. Dressup, etc.) recently performed on CBC's Madly Off In All Directions, and spent the last four years as a member of Fred Eaglesmith's band, doing 200 + shows a year all over North America. Working so steadily with Fred was letting Hank's own career slide, but he's getting it built up a bit now. Tickets for the children’s show are $10/ adults; $5/ children; maximum of $20 for a family. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/645636672213204/. Back to top
18. Scott Shea and Thom Swift in the Wilser’s Room May 9 Scott Shea is a honed singer songwriter, music storyteller currently living on the west coast of Canada. The son of legendary guitarist Red Shea, known for his distinctive pick work and memorable leads for Gordon Lightfoot, Scott was immersed in music from the earliest of ages. Scott wrote his first songs when he was nine, composing melodies and verses in the backseat of his father's car where he found the solitude and resonance of the guitar inspiring. By the time he was 12, he was garnering public speaking awards related to, not surprisingly, storytelling, and in his teens was winning national songwriting competitions. In the 90s Scott and his brother formed a band known as The Sheas. They attracted industry attention and landed shows with some of Canada’s best acts, before the group went their separate ways. Pair that with Thom Swift. His most recent record, The Fortunate Few continues his winning ways. The album was awarded the 2014 East Coast Music Award for Blues Recording of the Year and the 2013 Music Nova Scotia Award for Blues Recording of the Year. With a strong foundation in Americana roots and blues, Thom’s earnest baritone voice and distinctive original music has brought him to soft seat venues and festivals across Canada, Europe and the United States, including the Vienna Jazz Festival, Vancouver Olympics (2010) and 2013’s International Blues Summit in Memphis, TN. This concert takes place in the Wilser’s Room on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Doors open at 7pm; the show begins at 8pm. $15.99 advance tickets are available at: http://ow.ly/K7kfN. For more information about Scott Shea visit http://www.scottsheasongs.com/; for more information about Thom Swift visit http://thomswift.com/. Back to top
19. Live Stand-up Comedy and DJ Purdy's Lounge present Steve Mazan with James Uloth May 9 Hosted by Troy Haines, Live Stand-up Comedy and DJ Purdy’s Lounge present Steve Mazan with James Uloth on May 9 at 8:30pm. Tickets are on sale now at the Delta Fredericton business office from Monday to Friday, 9-5pm, or you can order now online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1456760. Steve Mazan: His clean and clever comedy landed him on Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Bob & Tom Radio Show, Sirius/XM Radio and more. Steve’s comedy has been called “brilliant” and “side-splitting.” His material offers layers that leave an audience howling and thinking at the same time. He is smart and silly; intelligent and ridiculous…but always clever and clean. He even won an Emmy for his work writing on The Ellen Degeneres Show. To view a clip visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFYxXHkNENE James Uloth: Using a combination of storytelling mixed with set-up punchlines, James Uloth makes observations on everyday situations that we can all relate with. He does this while politely pointing out some of the cultural contradictions that have become the status quo. James has appeared at the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival, Featured Headliner at the Calgary Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Great Plains Comedy Festival just to name a few. For more information about James visit: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153199939992280&fref=nf. For more information about this event visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/364547990418005/. Back to top
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Workshops | Classes | Art Camps
1. Writing Hurts Like Hell Workshop with Biff Mitchell
Learn how to see, feel, and interpret the world around you as a writer does – while writing. Writing Hurts focuses on the creative process, not the mechanics of writing. Class exercises get the writing juices flowing and help you overcome the writer’s block that challenges most people. You’ll learn how to tackle difficult subjects like sex, violence, humor, and foul language; as well as how to start a novel, keep the steam up, and finish it. Count on heated discussions, timed writing exercises that will drive you mad, and assignments that will have you biting your nails…but it will be fun!
Instructor: Biff Mitchell Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm Dates: Mondays, April 27 - June 8, 2015 (6 weeks) No class May 18! Location: 1
st Class Only: Room 125 Tilley Hall, 9 MacAulay Lane, UNB Fredericton Campus.
*Please note: The course location will change venues every week. Not all locations offer accessibility.Course Fee: $135 (+HST)
For more information or to sign up, contact Allison Howells of the UNB College of Extended Learning at 452-6360.
About the Instructor: Biff Mitchell is the author of several novels, dozens of short stories, novellas, poems, and an E-book bestseller on book marketing. To learn more, visit www.biffmitchell.com. Back to top
2. Upcoming Art Workshops at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Painting with the Masters These are art workshops for children ages 8-12. They are held each Saturday from May 2 to 30 from 2-4pm. The fee is $60; materials are included. Explore the Masterworks with artist Kris Leblanc. Discover the secrets and mysteries of these spectacular works of art and try your hand at drawing and painting with the techniques of the old Masters.
Art for Tots at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery This workshop is head Friday mornings from 10–11am. Come join the fun with other children who love art! Instructor Sandy Brewer has fun new projects every week, taking an exhibition tour when applicable, and story/play time. Tots learn to express their creative selves through exploration and play, using varied mediums to create wonderful art! Ages: 2-5 years, parent participation welcomed! The cost is $10 per session for non-members; free for members.
Family Art Workshops at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery These workshops are held the second and last Sunday of the month from 2–4pm. Come join the fun and create art with your family! Instructor Sandy Brewer has fun new projects every week, taking an exhibition tour when applicable. Families explore their inner artists, creating works inspired by the exhibitions on display and the world around us, using varied mediums to create wonderful art! Fun for the whole family together! The cost is $5/person or $15/family for non-members; free for members
Please call to register your child or family for these programs, or to confirm that it is running, by contacting the front desk at 458-2028. For more information visit: www.beaverbrookartgallery.org. Back to top
3. Mixed Media Acrylic and Abstract Painting Classes with Gladys Neilsen
Classes will be held on the North Side near Brookside Mall and will be instructed by Gladys Neilsen .
Mixed Media Acrylic Art Class: This class will be held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am-12:30pm, or in the evenings from 6-9pm. This is a fun exploratory class designed to unleash the inner artist in everyone. Various texture techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Participants will be free to explore their imagination and to create. Classes will be organic meaning participants will work individually on a project of their choice at their own pace with as much individual instruction as desired. Everyone will do their own thing. Bring reference photos to use as a guide if you desire; there are also samples on the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gladys-Neilsen-Village-Designs/684681614886924. Paint and texture will be supplied; bring your own brushes and surface, canvas, or masonite works well. The cost for four classes is $80.
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Abstract Painting Workshop: This is a full-day workshop running from 9:30am- 4:30pm. The cost is $60. There will be a demo using water technique and transparent paint, then everyone will do their own thing. Paint and lunch are included. Suggested canvas size is approximately 15” x 30”, gallery thickness works best. This will be a Saturday or Sunday in May. E-mail indicating interest and day preferred. Photos will be e-mailed and date negotiated. Everyone may use their own design.
For more information on these classes contact Gladys Neilsen at [email protected]. Back to top.
4. So You Think You Know Dance Course at UNB
So You Think You Know Dance (WLCS2024) is a 3 credit hours course and will be offered at UNB, May 4 - May 26 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:50pm.
This course includes both academic and experiential dance/movement components. All skill levels are welcome. Discover the magic of dance and explore a diversity of dance traditions with instructor, Zsuzsa Szabo-Nyarady, Ph.D.
For more information please email [email protected]. To register visit http://www.unb.ca/academics/registration. Back to top
5. Enjoy Spring with Leisure Learning Courses at UNB
Enjoy spring with creative, educational and fun Leisure Learning courses offered by UNB’s College of Extended Learning. Starting April 25, choose from courses in everything from Watercolour painting and Wine Appreciation to Pottery, and Pet Grooming. Develop your photography skills with introductory and advanced courses, along with specialty classes in Lightroom and Picassa. On the home front, spruce-up for summer with the beginners sewing course “One Stitch at a Time”. Tackle home repairs armed with a DIY Handy Person course or the new “Beginners Wood Working” class.
Paint your way into spring and join local artist Katie FitzRandolph in a unique outdoor watercolour painting class, starting Saturday, April 25. Visiting various locations around Fredericton, you’ll create an illustrated travel journal that will bring back memories for years to come.And the trip doesn’t have to be any further than your own back yard! Katie FitzRandolph’s approach to watercolour painting is quick and immediate, reflecting the realities of travelling. Using an ultra-compact paint set and small brushes, you will produce drawings that evoke a mood, a location, a day.
Whatever your interests are, the College of Extended Learning has a course for you. For more information or to register, visit www.unb.ca/cel/leisurelearning or call 453-4646. Back to top
6. Festival Academy Program for Strings, Winds and Piano August 10-15 2015
After a successful first year, the Festival Academy for strings, winds and piano will be offered again this summer in partnership with the UNB Centre for Musical Arts and the NB Summer Music Festival. The dates for this program will be August 10=15, 2015.
Upper high school and university students are invited to submit video auditions for admission to this intensive week-long program, where they will be challenged to grow as musicians and achieve their best with world-class instructors and a number of performance opportunities.
The registration fee is $419+HST, and the registration deadline is May 31, 2015.
For more information visit: http://go.unb.ca/celfestivalacademy15, or contact: [email protected] or 453-4697. Back to top
7. Join Us This Summer at Design Works Camps for Kids & Teens
Discover the fun and creativity of UNB’s Design Works Camps for kids and teens. With over 50 camps to choose from, there’s everything from themed art camps (taught in either English or French), Steal the Stage Theatre, DIY Handy Kid, and more.
Budding photographers can select from Stop Motion Animation and Outdoor photography camps, along with introductory classes for all ages. For mini chefs in the family, there are new menus at the popular Jr. Iron Chef camps, with weekly cooking themes throughout the summer.
All camps are held at UNB. For more information or to register, please visitwww.unb.ca/cel/summer or call 453-4646. Back to top
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8. The Calithumpians’ “Act Now!” Drama Camps 2015
The Calithumpians are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our 2015 “Act Now!” Drama Camps! A mainstay of Fredericton for generations, the Calithumpians have been offering their unique brand of summer day camps for over twenty years. Every week, the “Junior Calithumpians” get to learn what it takes to put on a Calithumpian-style show, by writing their very own play collectively with our experienced instructors and participating in workshops conducted by the Calithumpians themselves!
Our Drama Camps offer children and adolescents a chance to experience theatre first hand through our tried and true method of creative drama activities and participatory games. All week long the campers will be active - acting, singing and dancing - making “Act Now!” not just a catchy title, but a promise. The participants get to enjoy a peek behind-the-scenes of the Calithumpians’ Theatre in the Park in Officers' Square, and view the live lunchtime performances by the professional troupe.
Various members of the summer troupe provide specialized short workshops including singing, dancing, theatre games, and improvisation. Each camp culminates in a short play written and performed by the camp participants that debuts Friday at noon in Officer’s Square as a curtain raiser for the Calithumpians’ Theatre in the Park performance.
For more information or to find our registration form, visit www.calithumpians.com and head over to our Drama Camps page. Back to top.
9. Artemis Dance Studio’s Summer Dance Intensive
Artemis Dance Studio is offering a Summer Dance Intensive from July 6 - 10, for ages 8+ at The Charlotte Street Arts Centre. This is a full day program packed with dance, music, improvisation, creation, and choreography.
The fee is $200, and registration forms can be picked up at Artemis Dance Studio in Room 202 in The Charlotte St Arts Centre. For further info email [email protected] or telephone 455-1321. Spaces are limited. Back to top.
10. TNB Announces Two-Week Physical Theatre and Devised Creation Workshop
Theatre New Brunswick has partnered with The Fredericton Playhouse to present an exciting, two-week training opportunity for emerging and experienced theatre artists, exploring aspects of physical theatre and devised creation. Under the direction of TNB’s Artistic Director Thomas Morgan Jones and Ravi Jain, artistic director of Why Not Theatre, participants will train from August 10-22, 2015 finishing with a public performance on The Playhouse stage.
The first week of training will focus on approaches to physical theatre as well as the use of text in physical theatre. In week two, the training will move toward devising and presenting a physical ensemble creation using Shakespeare’s Macbeth as source material. Guest instructor Ravi Jain will join Jones in facilitating this new joint training initiative.
Participants will gain experience creating and communicating with their bodies as tools to tell stories. They will learn how to create quickly, efficiently, expertly, and freely with other artists. They will be given the tools to then repeat and re-create with confidence.
This call is open to all actors, directors, and theatre artists in Canada. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and headshot. Applications will be accepted upon receipt of a $150 non-refundable deposit. The full fee for the two week workshop is $450+HST.
Deadline for applications is July 10, 2015.
For more details or to register, please visit www.tnb.nb.ca. Back to top
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11. edVentures Fredericton Summer Workshops
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Give her an edVenture! edVentures Fredericton has over 55 interesting and fun workshops to choose from this summer, from July 4-26. Choose from these categories:
Culinary
Pottery
Jewellery & Metalsmith
Textiles & Fibre Arts
Fashion & Sewing
Photography & Digital Media
Heritage & Culture
Writing & Visual Arts
Mixed Media & Design
Purchase an edVentures Fredericton Learning Vacation workshop between April 20 and May 9 and receive a free, unique, locally hand-crafted gift! In addition you will receive the 15% early bird discount on the workshop fee! For more information, or to register, call 460-2233 or visit www.edventures.ca. Back to top.
12. Museum Day Camps at the Fredericton Region Museum
The Fredericton Region Museum is offering summer day camps for children 8 to 11 years. Campers will explore some of Fredericton’s special places and find links to the city’s past. Children will take daily trips to nearby locations and visit heritage gems that make Fredericton such a wonderful place to live. With lots of time for creativity, campers will play traditional and contemporary games, construct crafts, explore the museum and make new friends.
Dates and Themes:
July 6-10: Create and Play
July 13-17: Blast to the Past: Fredericton Edition
July 20-24: Marching Through History
July 27-31: The Museum: An Inside Story
August 3-7 (4 days): Food for Thought
August 10-14: Building History
Rates:
5 Day Camps• Members $130 / Non-Members $140
4 Day Camp• Members $105 / Non-Members $115
Camp fee includes a museum t-shirt, all materials, and activities. Meals and snacks are not included. All camps run from 8:30am to 5pm. More information can be found at frederictonregionmuseum.wordpress.com/programs/summer-day-camps/ or contact the museum office at [email protected]. Back to top.
13. Upcoming ArtsLink NB Workshop on Crowdfunding 101
ArtsLink NB is delighted to offer its members a workshop to provide them with the skills and resources they need to succeed. Professional development is necessary for our artists and cultural workers to have creatively satisfying and financially sustainable careers in this province. This is the third workshop of our 2014-15 series.
Crowdfunding 101 Date: May 8 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton
This full-day workshop covers the basics of running a campaign from start to finish, including planning, launching and managing. It is perfect for beginners to crowdfunding. Specific focus is given to understanding the ingredients of a campaign, choosing your goal, creating rewards, and crafting your pitch. Numerous examples illuminate the essence and power of the crowdfunding model. You will learn how to make an impactful pitch video suited to the characteristics of your audience, how to launch a powerful social media campaign and much more.
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To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/crowdfunding-101-with-nancy-kenny-tickets-15653773859 Workshops are free to ArtsLink NB members. To renew your membership or sign up visit: http://artslinknb.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=138&Itemid=138. A $20 deposit is required to register for the workshop and will be refunded upon arrival. Please contact [email protected] with any questions. Back to top.
Auditions | Call for Artist Submissions & Awards
1. Call for Submissions: Fredericton Arts Alliance’s Artist in Residence Summer Series 2015 This year’s theme is Up Your Art: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone. The Fredericton Arts Alliance invites submissions for its Artist in Residence Summer Series 2015. The FAA seeks emerging and experienced artists working in any media, including architecture, performance, music, dance, media, literary arts, visual art and fine craft. Artists from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This year we are asking artists to use their week to step outside their comfort zone – by using new materials, focusing on new subjects, exploring new technologies, or delving into new media. Artists will be encouraged, where appropriate, to work beyond the confines of the Garrison District to further engage the public. The residencies will take place at the Soldiers’ Barracks in the Historic Garrison District from June 27 to September 11. Each residency is one week in duration. All artists are invited to submit an application in response to the theme. Applications can be found on the FAA website at http://frederictonartsalliance.ca. To submit applications or make inquiries please email: [email protected]. Applications must be received no later than 4pm on May 14, 2015. Back to top.
2. Audition Call for Summer Employment with Calithumpians’ Fredericton Outdoor Summer Theatre The Calithumpians are ramping up for our 2015 Fredericton Outdoor Summer Theatre season and we are looking for young performers of all experience levels and backgrounds to audition for our one-of-a-kind theatre troupe! The FrOST troupe is made up of three parts:
The Fredericton Fencibles, who provide historical tours of the Historic Garrison District and downtown Fredericton, as well as historical interpretation and site animation at The Guard House and Soldiers Barracks;
The Calithumpians, who perform a show featuring music and comedy daily in Officer’s Square and conduct the Haunted Hike after dark;
The “Act Now!” Drama Camps, which are overseen by instructors who guide participants toward the goal of making their own “Junior Caithumpians” show every week.
If you have some experience and talent in improvisation, acting, dancing, singing or playing a musical instrument, email us at [email protected] and you will receive an email of all the details of the job and the audition and interview process. We encourage the participation of the Government of Canada's job equity groups (i.e. women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and Aboriginals) Our hiring process is open to males and females, visible minorities and students with a disability. We pride ourselves on fairness and evaluate our candidates using a process that includes an audition and interview. If you are looking for a meaningful summer job and you have an interest in history, local culture and the environment, this is a great opportunity. Act Now! Back to top.
3. Call to Artists: Hospice Fredericton’s Paint the Town for Hospice You are invited to the 1
st ever Paint the Town for Hospice, an event in support of Hospice Fredericton. This event will take place on August
14 and 15, 2015 at the Wilmot United Church Hall and Downtown Fredericton Area Artists who work in various mediums will have a chance to have their work sold at Wilmot United Church Hall, on the corner of King and Carleton Streets, on Friday, August 14, from 12-6pm, and Saturday, August 15 from 10am–4pm. All styles and subjects welcome! Artists are encouraged to be actively painting or creating in locations in the downtown area at this time and to be replenishing art in the church hall. Artists may also sell already completed current pieces of art at the church hall.
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Please note: At registration each artist will be asked the percentage they wish to donate to Hospice Fredericton. A tax receipt for the donated amount will be sent to you after the event. Suggested donation is 50%, but anything over that would be greatly appreciated!
Suggested artwork size is maximum of 9” x 12”, (unframed pieces please);
Suggested selling prices are in the $25 - $75 range;
A selling price will be listed on the artwork;
This will not be a bidding event;
A registration fee of $10 will be charged to cover costs of rental of the church hall. Hospice House will be opening its doors in 2015 and will provide compassionate care in a ten-bed end of life residential facility for the Capital region. Please join us in promoting this worthwhile event and making your contribution to Hospice House through your art. To confirm your attendance please contact Sherry Price at Hospice Fredericton by April 30, 2015 by emailing [email protected] or calling (506) 451-1357. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to help out please contact me Dawn DeCourcey at [email protected] or (506) 454-7273. We look forward to hearing from you! Back to top.
4. Call for Submissions: Studio Watch: Emerging Artist Series: Painting The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is calling for submissions for the Studio Watch: Emerging Artist Exhibition: Painting. This innovative series provides artists, in the early stages of their career, with the opportunity for a solo exhibition, the publication of an exhibition brochure and the purchase of one of their works by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. In 2015 the Studio Watch: Emerging Artist Exhibition: Painting will be held at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton from June 25 to August 30, 2015. To be eligible an artist must:
Reside and produce art in New Brunswick
Have at least five years’ experience in art making
Have yet to exhibit in a major public gallery or museum
Have a particular body of work ready for exhibition for June 2015 Please submit: curriculum vitae, artist statement and visuals in CD format or USB drive to the curator of the exhibition: Bernard Riordon O.C., DBA Hon. Director Emeritus, Curator of the exhibition Beaverbrook Art Gallery P.O. Box 605 Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A6 Deadline for applications: April 30, 2015 For further information on the Studio Watch: Emerging Artist Series contact Bernard Riordon at 458-2038 or [email protected]. Back to top.
5. New Brunswick Crafts Council Spring Jury Submission Deadline May 1 Would you like to participate in fine craft festivals, competitions, exhibitions, workshops, and fundraisers? Are you ready to enter a new phase in your craft career? Become a Juried Member of the New Brunswick Crafts Council, the oldest provincial crafts council in Canada. Our Spring 2015 jury submission deadline is May 1, 2015. The New Brunswick Crafts Council is a provincial non-profit organization that inspires, unites, and champions craft by creating opportunities for audiences and makers and increasing knowledge and appreciation of fine craft. Help support the New Brunswick fine craft industry by spreading the word and encouraging your friends and colleagues to apply for juried status! The New Brunswick Crafts Council is a resource and point of connectivity for all craftspeople. For guidelines and more information on the jurying process, please visit www.nbcraftscouncil.ca or contact the New Brunswick Crafts Council office at (506) 450-8989 or [email protected]. Back to top.
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6. Call for Full and Short Papers on Fine and Visual Artists in Central N.B. The York Sunbury Historical Society’s Publication Committee invites submissions of full and short papers reporting on the history of fine and visual artists in central New Brunswick. The Publication Committee and Editor will review all papers and accepted papers will be published in the Officers’ Quarters. The Society is a volunteer organization and does not offer monetary compensation for articles. Articles must include sources and a good quality digital image or two with permission to publish for illustration. The submission deadline is May 1, 2015. Contact the Fredericton Region Museum office at [email protected] for more information. Back to top.
7. Call for Applicants: ArtsLink NB Arts+Culture Accelerator 2015 is the inaugural year for the Arts + Culture Accelerator, Atlantic Canada’s first intensive arts entrepreneurship program designed to serve all artistic disciplines. The Arts + Culture Accelerator is a four-month, intensive program. This year there will be two sessions, in the winter/spring and spring/summer. Each consists of six two-day boot camps and one-on-one mentorship. There is no cost to participants to register. All program materials will be provided at no cost. Participants are responsible for any travel or accommodation costs incurred. The ArtsLink NB Accelerator program will provide each entrepreneur with access to qualified start-up coaches, peer support and subject matter experts, with a specific emphasis on financial planning, business modeling, customer identification and acquisition, and branding. The Arts + Culture Accelerator emphasizes peer-to-peer support as we build a network of entrepreneurial artists and craftspeople here in Atlantic Canada. Why an Arts+Culture Accelerator? New Brunswick artists have tremendous talent, and there is great potential to expand their markets and increase their commercial success. Creative industries and cultural businesses are a large and growing segment of the economy in Canada and beyond; the accelerator capitalizes on this opportunity. It is based on the belief that an entrepreneurial approach will give artists greater independence, wealth, and sustainability. Applications are now open for the Spring Session:
Begins May 27, 2015 and concludes the week of August 8, 2015. All boot camps will take place in Fredericton, NB. The maximum number of participants in the program is eight. There is no cost to participants. Out-of-town participants are responsible for any travel and accommodation expenses.
Program materials and meals will be provided during the program. Eligibility:
ArtsLink NB members. (If not already a member, enroll online at www.artslink.nb.com)
Individual artists/cultural works, as well as groups or collectives.
How To Apply: Please send a CV and cover letter describing your interest in the program, and what makes you a high-potential candidate. Please describe any previous entrepreneurial experience (including, but not limited to for-profit arts and culture ventures). Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a history of entrepreneurial activity and attitude. This includes business and commercial initiatives, as well as other ‘start-up’ activity that may not have been profit-motivated. What do you hope to gain from the program? If there is a particular product, business challenge, or commercial opportunity you would like to explore in the context of the accelerator, please describe it. Deadline for applications has been extended to May 1, 2015 at 5pm AST. Final Selection will be completed by May 1, and successful applicants will be contacted by this date. If you have questions about the program please contact Kate Wallace, executive director, ArtsLink NB at [email protected] or 506-646-1832. Back to top.
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8. Auditions for Collective Theatrics’ production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood Collective Theatrics will be holding auditions for its upcoming musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Gibson Memorial United Church. Based on the unfinished Charles Dickens novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, it was the first Broadway musical with multiple endings (determined by audience). At a break in the show, the audience votes on who killed Drood, the identity of the mysterious Dick Datchery, and on which two characters will become romantically involved in the end, creating a happy ending. Since every audience differs in temperament, the outcome is theoretically unpredictable even to the actors, who must quickly tally the votes and commence with the chosen ending. Auditionees may choose from one of the pieces listed below to prepare in advance of the audition. Auditionees will also be required to do a cold reading from the show at the audition. The show will run October 1-3, 2015 at the Tom Morrison theatre at Fredericton High School. Rehearsals will begin early June 2015. The extended rehearsal process is to help compensate for missed rehearsals due to summer vacations. For further information, or to schedule an audition time, email [email protected] or visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/557578371011668/. Character descriptions are available on the Facebook event. For those unable to schedule an audition time on May 12, there are limited spaces available for Sunday, May 10. Male Audition Songs: Man Could Go Quite Mad Out on a Limerick (Neville) Murder Confession (Crisparkle) Female Audition Songs Moonfall Wages of Sin Writing on the Wall Back to top.
9. New Brunswick Choral Federation Seeks Executive Director The New Brunswick Choral Federation (NBCF) is a non-profit, provincially incorporated membership organization whose mandate is to promote choral singing at all levels throughout New Brunswick. Its programs include Choral Fest, the New Brunswick Youth Choir, the Carolyn Nielsen Music Lending Library, and vocal workshops for singers of all ages and backgrounds. The NBCF is currently seeking an Executive Director. This position requires a self-motivated individual who can use his/her creative skills to provide leadership, creativity and vision to NBCF. Duties include
Program coordination
Communications and public relations
Administration This is a part-time position, consisting of 15 hours per week for 40 weeks per year. The NBCF office is located in the Charlotte Street Arts Centre. All applications must be received by May 15, 2015. The position will begin in August 2015. For further information, please email [email protected]. Back to top.
10. Nominations Sought for The Playhouse Honours 2015 The Fredericton Playhouse is asking the public for nominations for The Playhouse Honours 2015. Since 2008, the Fredericton Playhouse board of directors has awarded The Playhouse Honours annually. The recognition honours individuals’ involvement in the performing arts in Fredericton, fostering a deeper appreciation of the value that people can make to community life through their work in music, theatre, dance, spoken word, and multidisciplinary performing arts. A permanent display in the west gallery of the Playhouse recognizes the honourees.
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Nominations can be made by any person or organization. Underscoring the personal investment that they have made in the community, recipients must be individuals, not companies or organizations. Recipients may be a professional or amateur artist, administrator, volunteer, educator, philanthropist, advocate, organizer, etc. A selection committee (jury) comprised of members of the local arts community will review the submissions and recommend an honouree to the Fredericton Playhouse board of directors. The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 22, 2015. Nominations may be sent to: Playhouse Honours Jury Fredericton Playhouse Inc. 686 Queen Street Fredericton, NB E3B 1C2 Fax: 506‐459‐6206 Email: [email protected] For more information please contact Valerie Hillier at 459‐6209 or visit www.theplayhouse.ca/the‐playhouse‐honours/. Back to top
11. Call for Proposals: Third Shift Public Temporary Installations and Performance Art Projects The passionate folks at Third Space Gallery are excited to announce that the artist run centre will be facilitating Saint John’s very first night time exhibition of public contemporary art projects. This special evening and all supporting activities and endeavours presented by the centre will be known as Third Shift. Third Shift will occupy a small section of the Trinity Royal historic district between 7pm and 12am on August 21, 2015. Third Shift aims to inspire Saint John residents to reimagine their city, reclaim vacant and under-utilized areas and engage with the Trinity Royal historic district of the uptown area. Artists will be considering the physical presence of the area’s architecture to develop and exhibit their projects, making this experience unique to the city .Echoing Third Space’s mandate, Third Shift will highlight the work of emerging and established artists who cross disciplines and boundaries in their examinations of contemporary culture. We are encouraging artists to propose projects that employ the use of sound, light, sculpture, and performance. All Third Shift activities are free and open to the public.
Although this project will take place in St. John, Fredericton-based artists are welcome and encouraged to apply,
Project proposals will be reviewed and selected by a committee of Third Space Gallery members,
Projects primarily of a commercial nature will not be accepted,
Projects must be temporary or ephemeral in nature,
Projects that are developed specifically for Third Shift will be given priority. Please visit our website, www.thirdspacegallery.ca for more information about the streets and areas designated for Third Shift projects. Artists are encouraged to specify the preferred location for their projects. Given the mysterious nature of the area for artists who are from out of town, Third Space Gallery is happy to work with selected artists to find appropriate spaces for their projects. Third Space Gallery will be paying selected artists an honorarium fee in accordance to the 2015 CARFAC fee schedule. The fee will be paid in 50% increments before and after the completion of the project. Third Space Gallery cannot provide financial assistance for project materials or equipment, but if you advise the Committee of any specific needs, they will help facilitate your project to the best of their ability. All projects must be prepared for inclement weather. Third Space Gallery will not be covering damage to art or installations. Participating artists will be required to sign a waiver to this effect. If accepted, projects must be installed and exhibited in a safe manner and abide by all relevant by-laws, laws and safety standards. Adherence to matters of public safety will be assessed and evaluated by the Third Shift committee in consultation with City of Saint John. Third Space Gallery will not be covering costs of shipping project materials, artists’ travel or accommodations. Deadline for submissions is Monday, June 1, 2015 Please send your project proposals by e-mail to [email protected]. Please identify your application with the subject line: THIRDSHIFT2015
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Submissions should include:
A clear and concise description of project, including o Technical requirements o Plan for installation o Preferred location (general or specific) o Possible safety concerns
MAXIMUM 10 images (JPEG, 300 dpi)
Numbered image list, including title, medium, dimensions, year (where applicable)
If including digital video and/or audio files (less than 5MG each) please include a weblink
Artist statement (maximum 250 words) If you have any questions about Third Shift and/or Third Shift Residency please contact Third Space Gallery’s programming chair, Emily Saab at [email protected]. Back to top.
12. Call for Proposals: Third Shift Residency Third Shift Residency is a two-week long artist residency with Third Space Gallery in Saint John N.B. Canada. The residency will run from August 8 to August 22, 2015. One artist will be selected through an open call for submissions to spend two weeks in Saint John developing a project for Third Shift. Third Shift aims to inspire Saint John residents to reimagine their city, reclaim vacant and under-utilized areas and engage with the Trinity Royal historic district of the uptown area. Artists will be considering the physical presence of the area’s architecture to develop and exhibit their projects, making this experience unique to our the city. Please visit www.thirdspacegallery.ca for more information about the streets and area designated for Third Shift projects. Residency Conditions: Disciplines and Media:
Visual Art
Sculpture
New Media
Animation
Film Making
Performance
Sound
Type of Organization: Not for profit artist-run centre Duration of Residency: Two (2) weeks (August 8 to August 22, 2015) Expectations of the Artist:
Complete a project for exhibition with Third Shift
Artist talk or presentation is encouraged Expenses Paid by Third Space Gallery
Accommodations
Artist fees Expenses Paid by Artist:
Transportation
Food
Materials Resources:
Internet Connection
Studio space in the Prince William Studio Collective building
Living accommodations Working language(s): English and French
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How to Apply: Please send your project proposals by e-mail to [email protected]. Please identify your application with the subject line: ThirdShiftResidency2015 Submission deadline is Monday, June 1, 2015. Submissions should include:
A clear and concise description of project to be completed during residency (maximum 700 words)
Support Material - Images (JPEG, 300dpi) (maximum 10 images)
If including digital video and/or audio files please include a web link
Artist CV (maximum 3 pages)
Artist Statement (maximum 250 words) For more information about Third Shift, please visit our website, www.thirdspacegallery.ca. If you have any questions about the Third Shift Residency please contact Third Space Gallery’s programming chair, Emily Saab at [email protected]. Back to top.
13. Applications for the Fredericton Region Museum’s Artist in Residence Summer Program The Fredericton Region Museum (FRM) is seeking applications for its summer Artist in Residence program. Art inspired by history can enhance connections between the museum and the public through its various forms. The program is open to local artists, working in a visual medium, whose work relates to Fredericton’s history. There are two residencies in July and August, with the Artist in Residence on site for 3 weeks each. The exact dates within the residencies are flexible. Application Process:
Current curriculum vitae, including exhibition record
Visual-work examples in .jpeg format on a DVD or CD (image 300 dpi).
A short statement of interest and a description of work to be carried out during the residency. The applicant should also describe why she/he wishes to do the residency, and what particular perspective he/she will bring to the program
Indication of public access programming to be offered by the artist, for the public at large and for young people
Indication of which three weeks the artist prefers for the residency
Two artists may make a joint application, each submitting visuals and other information, if they are prepared to share the stipend and working space.
Applications must be received by June 6, 2015 for summer residencies. Visit the FRM blog for more information, https://frederictonregionmuseum.wordpress.com/programs/summer-artist-in-residence/ or contact the museum office by email, [email protected] Back to top.
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Galleries at a Glance Acacia Gallery: 1948 Lakeview Road, Cambridge-Narrows, New Brunswick, E4C 1N2 | Phone: 488-1119 | Website: www.flynnfineart.com | Hours: Saturday and Sunday. 12- 5pm, or by appointment. Artful Persuasion: 79 York Street, Fredericton | Phone: 450-0464 |Website: www.facebook.com/ArtfulPersuasion | Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, and Saturday 10am-5pm. Beaverbrook Art Gallery: 703 Queen Street, Fredericton, E3B 5A6 | Phone: 458-2028 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.beaverbrookartgallery.org | Hours: May through September: Monday*, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-9pm, Sunday 12-5pm. *Closed Mondays October through May. Botinicals Gift Shop Inc.: 610 Queen Street, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 1C2 | Phone: 454-6101 | Email: [email protected] | Hours: Monday – Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-pm4 | Website: www.botinicalsgiftshop.com. Like us on Facebook for all the latest updates and specials in the shop. Charlotte Glencross Gallery, Charlotte Street Arts Centre: 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, E3B 5C8 | Phone: 454-6952 | Email: [email protected] |Website: www.charlottestreetarts.ca. | Hours: Seven days a week until 10pm. Fredericton Region Museum: 571 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 455-6041 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.yorksunburymuseum.com | Hours: April – June: Tuesday to Saturday: 1-4pm (by appointment or by chance); July – August: Sunday to Saturday: 10am-5pm; September – November: Tuesday to Saturday: 1-4pm (by appointment or by chance); December – March: By appointment* or by chance. Fredericton Playhouse Annex Gallery: Gallery Connexion's Annex Gallery at the Playhouse, 686 Queen Street, Fredericton, E3B 1C2 | Phone: 454-1433 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.galleryconnexion.ca/programming/annex-gallery/ | Hours: Tuesday - Friday 12-6pm. Galerie des Bâtisseurs: Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne, 715 Priestman Street | Phone: 453-2731 | Hours: Monday-Saturday from 8am-10pm, Sunday from 8am-9pm. Gallery 78: 796 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 454-5192 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.gallery78.com | Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, Sunday 1-4pm. Connexion ARC: Charlotte Street Art Centre, 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton | Phone: 454-1433 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.connexionARC.org | Hours: Regular Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 12-6pm; Summer Hours: Friday and Saturday, 12-6pm. Ingrid Mueller Art + Concepts: 225 Woodstock Road, Second Floor Delta Hotel, Fredericton | Phone: 454-2278 | Email: [email protected] | Website: http://www.artcontact.ca | Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday and Monday by appointment. Isaac's Way Restaurant Art Gallery: 649 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 474-7222 | Email: [email protected] | Website: http://isaacsway.ca | Hours: Monday-Friday 11am; Saturday and Sunday 8am (Closing Hours Sunday-Wednesday 10pm, Thursday-Saturday 11pm. Government House: 51 Woodstock Road, Fredericton | Phone: 453-2505 | Email: [email protected]. | Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am-5pm. Little Brown Jug Antiques: 540 Route 105, Maugerville, New Brunswick | Phone: 459-4416 | Website: www.littlebrownjugantiques.com | Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. Loominations Studio and Gallery: 94 Grasse Circle, Fredericton, New Brunswick |Phone: 457-1443 | Email: [email protected] |
Website: www.loominations.ca |Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 1-5pm, or by appointment. M&T Deli Art Gallery: 546 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 458-9068 | Email: [email protected] | Website: http://mtdeli.com | Hours: Monday-Thursday from 7:30am-5pm, Fridays from 7:30am-4:30pm, Saturdays 10am-3pm. New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame: 503 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 453-3747 | Email: [email protected] |Website: www.nbsportshalloffame.com | Hours: Open daily June through August, Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm, and during Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival. Individual and group tours by appointment during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.
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The Gallery: New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, 457 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 453-2305 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.nbccd.ca/en/home/default.aspx | Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:15am-4:30pm. Saunders Studio Art Gallery: 29 Route 616, Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick | Phone: 506-363-2917. Scandimodern: 61 Carleton Street, Fredericton | Phone: 455-7730 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.scandimodern.ca | Hours: Monday to Thursday 11am – 6pm; Friday 11am – 8pm; Saturday 10am – 4pm. Shannex Parkland Pedway Gallery: 35 Patience Lane, Fredericton |Phone: 460-8546 | Fax: 460-7275 | Mobile: 292-4025 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.experienceparkland.com | Hours: By appointment from 9am-4pm. UNB Art Centre: Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, UNB Campus, Fredericton | Phone: 453-4623 | Website: www.cel.unb.ca/pce | Hours: Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.
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2013-14 Fredericton Arts Alliance Board Members EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Penny Pacey - President Allen Bentley - Vice President Cynthia Ryder - Treasurer Russ Hunt - Secretary Jean Rooney - Past President
BOARD MEMBERS Sabine Campbell Derek Davidson Dan Gleason Heather McTiernan Tony Merzetti Forrest Orser George Strunz
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