This May, check out Dylan Miner’s multi-media show “Waawaashkeshi // Anikoobijigan” at Artspace, where you will also find a series of music shows happening this month. Also, the Annual 50/50 Artspace fundraiser is coming up on Saturday, May 6th at 7 p.m.
In other locations this month, Proximity Fine Art opens for another season, Christensen Fine Art presents a series of new paintings by Marilyn Goslin, The Arts and Heritage Centre present Ann Jaeger’s “your house is on fire”, Acme Art and Sailboat Co. shows “New Shapes” by Joe Stable, the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon presents “Vernissage” paintings by Lorraine Thayer and, last but not least, Seeds of Change will be hosting weekly pop-up Art Hives!
Proximity Fine Art opens for another season!
Proximity Fine Art continues to show work on the shore of Stony Lake. Gallery operator Christy Haldane has passed the torch to recent OCAD graduate Robert Rachfalowski. He is going to be operating the gallery this summer. Robert is familiar with the terrain, having already worked with Christy in the gallery for a summer, and subsequently for Carveth’s Marina. Robert is himself a cottager on Stony Lake and knows the local community, and he is also an artist and drawing instructor at Durham College.
Proximity Fine Art will be hosting a reception to mark the beginning of the summer season on Saturday, May 20th from 2 until 4 p.m. Drop by to meet Robert and take in a selection of new work from artists in the area.
At the moment Robert is accepting submissions for the summer season. Please e-mail him for further information at robertrachfalowski@gmail.com.
Proximity Fine Art is located upstairs at Carveth’s Marina (426 Carveth’s Marina Rd., Lakefield). It’s open from noon to 5 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday or by appointment. For more information, email Robert Rachfalowski at robertrachfalowski@gmail.com.
Artspace presents Dylan Miner’s “Waawaashkeshi // Anikoobijigan”
A detail from Dylan Miner’s exhibition “Waawaashkeshi // Anikoobijigan”. (Photo courtesy of Artspace)
“Waawaashkeshi // Anikoobijigan” represents Dylan Miner’s latest exploration in an ongoing project. This project looks at Dylan’s gichi-aanikoobijigan (grandfather’s grandfather) and his experience of being arrested in November of 1906 for hunting deer in the Georgian Bay Territory.
The project has evolved above and beyond the initial reclamation of his family’s story of injustice and their fight for rights to subsistence hunting and harvesting. He explores further family connections in this latest body of work comprised of a film and video of Dylan’s trip to Parry Sound that coincides with the release of a related publication.
The opening reception will be held on Friday May 26th, from 7 until 10 p.m. and the show runs until July 14th.
Artspace is an accessible space located at 378 Aylmer Street in downtown Peterborough. Regular hours of operation are from Tuesday to Friday from noon until 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon until 4 p.m. Parking is available in the municipal lot on Hunter Street between Aylmer and George. For more information, call Artspace at 705-748-3883 or visit them online at artspace-arc.org.
Artspace is also hosting three live music events this May.
Artspace hosts Fiver performing Audible Songs from Rockwood
Drop by Artspace on Thursday, May 11th at 8 p.m. to listen to Fiver play selections from Audible Songs from Rockwood
Fiver is the solo project of Toronto-based singer-songwriter Simone Schmidt, known for fronting The Highest Order and acclaimed country band One Hundred Dollars. Her latest album Audible Songs From Rockwood is a series of 11 fictional field recordings, gathered from case files of patients at the Rockwood Asylum for the Criminally Insane between 1854 and 1881. The album is accompanied by a book written by fictional ethnomusicologist, Simone Carver, written in the style of the liner notes of Smithsonian Folkways compilations.
Pay what you can at the door.
VIDEO: The Writing of Audible Songs from Rockwood
Artspace presents Cover me Badd — the ultimate cover band challenge
On Friday, May 12th at 8 p.m., the Cover Me Badd cover band challenge will begin!
Drop by and see what hidden talents this town has to offer and if you’re lucky you’ll get to see your friends and acquaintances rock out on stage!
The actual cover for this event is $10 or pay what you can.
Artspace hosts Bry Webb with Bird City
Bry Webb performs at Artspace on May 14. (Photo: Bry Webb)
Bry Webb, the lead singer of popular band The Constantines, teams up with lap steel guitarist Rich Burnet and Jenny Mitchell (aka jenny omnichord) of Bird City, for a performance at Artspace.
This event takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 14th and admission is $10 at the door.
Christensen Fine Art presents Marilyn Goslin
Marilyn Goslin is a prolific painter known for her bold colour schemes and striking brushwork. Her colourful paintings represent towns cities and parks throughout Canada with a focus on Ontario, where she spends most of her time.
Working both in her studio and on site, Marilyn has amassed a large collection of new work which will be on display at Christensen Fine Art for the month of May.
An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 5th from 6 until 9 p.m.. Come out and meet the artist while viewing her latest paintings in person. The show will be on display in the gallery until May 31st.
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 or call Peer Christensen at 705-876-9623.
The Arts and Heritage Centre Presents Ann Jaeger’s “Your House is on Fire”
This series of black-and-white acrylic painting, collage and hand-stitching on tarp, displayed alongside sculptures of papier mache and fabric, are the artist’s response and reaction to problems facing society today.
“Whether we are witnesses or victims, what language can describe and help us process the 21st-century diet of collective trauma and powerlessness we experience, along with a side of banal entertainment?” asks artist Ann Jaeger.
The show will be on display at the Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth from Friday, May 5th until May 28th, with an opening reception on Saturday, May 6th from 2 until 4 p.m..
On Sunday, May 14th from 1 to 2 p.m., Ann will be giving a talk at the centre about her work.
Ah! Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth is located at 35 Church Street in downtown Warkworth. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For more information, please contact Rebecca Baptista, Arts Administrator, at info@ahcentre.ca or 705-925-4450.
Acme Art and Sailboat Co. presents “New Shapes” by Joe Stable
Another art crawl is planned for Hunter Street in downtown Peterborough and artist Joe Stable is showing new work and some paintings from 2007.
Drop by and see what is on display from 7 p.m. onwards on Friday, May 5th.
Acme Art and Sailboat Company is located at 129-1/2 Hunter Street West, 3rd floor, in downtown Peterborough.
Culinary Celebration and Art Exhibit at the Lakeview Arts Barn
Local artist Lorraine Thayer’s series “Vernissage” will be on display at the Lakeview Arts Barn from Wednesday, May 10th until Saturday, May 13th. Join in the opening reception on May 10th from 2 to 7 p.m. Complimentary canapés will be served as the finishing touches are put on the exhibition.
If you happen to be attending Globus Theatre’s Culinary Celebration, also coming up at the Lakeview Arts Barn from May 11th to 13th, you can appreciate Lorraine’s work as you sample delicious delicacies with a local flavour and dance the night away in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary.
The Lakeview Arts Barn is located at 2300 Pigeon Lake Road in Bobcaygeon and can be contacted via phone at 705-738-2037 or 1-800-304-7897 or by e-mail at info@globustheatre.com. You can visit them online at www.globustheatre.com .
Seeds of Change hosts Art Pop-Up: Peterborough Art Hive
During the months of May and June, the Peterborough Art Hive is partnering with Seeds of Change to run a weekly Pop Up Art Studio intended to foster creativity and creativity.
People are to gather every Friday at Seeds of Change (534 George St. N., Peterborough 705-874-3553) from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m and pursue creative projects together. You will be welcome to work either on group projects, or whatever you are working on by yourself in the shared space. This “art hive” will encourage community building as well as creativity.
This is for people of all ages, all orientations, all abilities, all walks of life. No art experience necessary and supplies will be provided. The event is free of charge but donations are welcome.
For more information, visit www.seedsofchangeptbo.org.
