Here we are, February, the frozen heart of winter. Or perhaps better described as the melting then freezing then melting heart of winter … regardless, it is clearly the perfect time to pop into Christensen Fine Art and experience the icy landscape of Antarctica, as seen through the large-format lens of photographer Arnold Zageris.
Other upcoming events include a day trip to the AGO, the second annual zine-fest at Artspace, and openings at Evans Contemporary and Acme Art and Sailboat Company. There will also be arts-related workshops, calls for submissions at Public Energy, and a show featuring still life painting at The Kawartha Artist’s Gallery.
So bundle up and get out of the house! After all, there is a lot to see and do this February!
Christensen Fine Art presents Antarctica: Exhibition and Book Launch
Arnold Zageris’ latest series of stunning large-scale photographs and corresponding book Antarctica will be featured this month at Christensen Fine Art, opening on the evening of Friday, February 3rd and continuing until Saturday, February 25th.
The book Antarctica contains not only striking pictures of a breathtaking place, but fascinating tales of the trips Arnold has taken over the years to obtain these images. The text provides insight into the pictures and process, and also provides us with a further experience of the place itself. It is the kind of book that you pick up and do not want to put down! His former publication On the Labrador, which is also available at Christensen Fine Art, is no different in this respect.
An opening reception will be held at Christensen Fine Art on Friday, February 3rd from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. with Arnold Zageris in attendance.
Christensen Fine Art is located at 432 George Street North in downtown Peterborough. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit www.christensenfineart.com.
Evans Contemporary presents printmaker Janne Laine
From Friday, February 17th until Saturday, March 25th, Evans Contemporary will feature the work of Finnish artist and master printmaker Janne Laine.
Janne gathers source images from the landscapes of Finland and Iceland and using these, creates stark dreamy images imbued with a sense of mystery. Alluring symmetrical compositions and beautiful subtleties of colour typify his printmaking style.
An opening reception will be held at Evans Contemporary on the evening of Friday, February 17th from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these lovely works in person.
Evans Contemporary is located at #2 Banker’s Common in downtown Peterborough. For more information, visit www.evanscontemporary.com or contact Paolo Fortin at evanscontemporary@gmail.com.
Join Artspace and Trent University on a day trip to the Art Gallery of Ontario
On Friday, February 10th, a chartered bus is scheduled to leave from Artspace (378 Aylmer St., Peterborough) at 9:30 a.m. and arrive in Toronto at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) at approximately 11:30 a.m. The bus will then depart from the AGO at 5 p.m. and arrive back in Peterborough at Artspace by approximately 7 p.m. The cost is $25 which includes the bus and general admission to the AGO.
This trip, organised by Artspace and Trent University’s School for the Study of Canada, will be bringing people to see Toronto: Tributes + Tributaries, 1971-1989. A show that highlights an innovative period in the history of the Toronto arts scene, it’s curated by Wanda Nanibush, the Assistant Curator of Canadian and Indigenous Art. For more information the exhibit, visit www.ago.net.
Space is limited, so if you would like to reserve a space please do so immediately. To reserve a space, please contact Jon Lockyer, Director of Artspace at jon@artspace-arc.org or 705-748-3883.
Payments must be made in person at Artspace (378 Aylmer St., Peterborough). Regular hours of operation are from Tuesday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
Artspace hosts Book + Zine Fest
This is exciting news!
Since the world of printed materials such as handmade books, comics, and graphic novels is more of an underground scene, these books and the associated artwork can be hard to come by.
On Saturday February 25th, artists will come to Peterborough from across the province to display and sell their work at the second annual Artspace Book + Zine Fest.
This event is free to attend and should have some interesting vendors!
Artspace is located at 378 Aylmer Street in downtown Peterborough.
Regular hours of operation are Tuesday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Parking is available in the municipal lot on Hunter Street between Aylmer and George.
For more information, call 705-748-3883 or visit artspace-arc.org.
Acme Art and Sailboat Company presents SHIELDS
A new series of work by Joe Stable will be on display on Friday, February 17th, at the Acme Art and Sailboat Company.
The opening reception will be from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
This will be an extra special celebration as it will also be a birthday party for Joe, and yes, there will be cake!
Acme Art and Sailboat Company is located at 129-1/2 Hunter Street West, 3rd floor, in downtown Peterborough.
Kawartha Artists Gallery and Studio presents Petals and Pitchers
“Vases and Vessels” by Carol Atkinson is one of the still-life oil paintings on display as part of “Petals and Pitchers” (photo courtesy of The Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio)
The Kawartha Artists Gallery and Studio presents Petals and Pitchers, a show and sale of still-life paintings.
The exhibition runs from Wednesday, February 15th until Sunday, March 12th, with an opening reception on Sunday, February 19th from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Kawartha Artists Gallery and Studio is a not-for-profit artist’s co-operative, located at 420 O’Connell Road in Peterborough.
Hours of operation are Wednesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information, visit www.kawarthaartists.org, call 705-741-2817, of find them on Facebook.
Public Energy Call for Submissions
Public Energy is a dynamic company that brings innovative contemporary dance theatre and performance to Peterborough, as well as provides support and opportunities to local performers, writers and choreographers.
Public Energy is currently seeking submissions for two separate programs: Alternating Currents and Dusk Dances.
Alternating Currents is a theatre and performance workshop process, led by dramaturge Kate Story, an award-winning writer and theatre artist. Alternating Currents is intended to benefit both individual and collaborative projects. The application deadline for Alternating Currents is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8th.
Dusk Dances is an outdoor dance festival featuring top quality contemporary dance and choreography. The festival takes place in public parks in cities across Ontario. One of these performances in the Peterborough location is slated for a local artist. The application deadline for submissions to Dusk Dances is Wednesday, February 15th.
For more information about eligibility and the application process for both Alternating Currents and Dusk Dances, visit publicenergy.ca. Please send all proposals by email to bill@publicenergy.ca or by mail to Public Energy, PO Box 2319, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7Y8.
artsVest returns to the Kawartha Lakes
The national flagship program of Business for the Arts (Canada’s national charitable organization of business members who support the arts), artsVest™ returns to the Kawartha Lakes after a successful pilot year.
This program helps provide funding and opportunities for small- to mid-sized arts organizations. Both sponsorship programs and workshop programs are intended to build sustainable partnerships between the arts and businesses.
VIDEO: artsVest Partner with the Arts
In 2013, artsVest tried a pilot year in the Kawartha Lakes and saw a successful cycle, where seven arts organisations created 26 partnerships with businesses, matching funds of over $38,000 and generating another $68,000 in private sector sponsorships. The investment impact on the Kawartha Lakes cultural economy is valued at over $107,000!
It’s exciting news to have this program come to our area! On Monday, February 27th, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., there will be a “Sponsorship 101” information session at workshop at Kawartha Lakes City Hall (26 Francis St., Lindsay), followed by a launch celebration for the artsVest Kawartha Lakes program.
Both events are free. For more information about the events on Monday, February 27th or to reserve your spot, please visit artsvestkawarthalakes.eventbrite.ca.
For more information about artsVest, visit www.artsvest.com.
