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AFAC 2010
Conference and Art Show
Art For All Canada, Inc.
presents
AFAC 2009 Artist
Conference and Art
Show
Conference for Artists:
only on Saturday, March 14th 10am-4pm;
Art Show (unattended)
continues 14th to Thursday, 19th March.
at
Metro Hall (between
Wellington and King Streets), Toronto
Not-for-profit Events for
artists by artists
Art Show in the main floor
Rotunda : (14-19th March) - FREE ADMISSION.
The theme
of this Art Show is "Toronto" and paintings, sculptures
and photographs should feature or relate to "Toronto".
Confirmed artists may display their work (up to framed 20"wide
x30"high in size) in the Art Show 14-19th March. Buyers will
contact artists directly. Art For All Canada (AFAC) does not charge
artists any commissions on the sale of their work.
Conference on 3rd Floor:
(14th March only) - all-day Conference Fee: $65.
With the theme
"Empowering Artists in Toronto" the agenda includes
educational presentations by successful artists
as well as product demonstrations from reputable art materials
suppliers. Conference attendees will learn how they can become
more successful artists by learning how to sharpen their skills and
talents, identifying and using better marketing opportunities to show
and sell their work.
Conference Fee: $65 (payment
at door in cash only). Register
to attend and collect your conference pass / badge at Room 309.
Conference Agenda (speakers
and schedule subject to change without notice)
8-10am Artists
Set up Art Show in the Rotunda
10:15
Welcome and Opening announcements at Rotunda
Sheila J. Mitchell, Executive Director, Art For All Canada, Inc.
10:30
Conference
starts on 3rd Floor
Track
1 - Room 308 - Art
For All
10:30
What is Paint?
by Doug Purdon
11:30
Colour &
Design. Understanding Colour and Colour Trends, Colour & Design Trends
by Michael Pacitti
12:00
Networking Lunch Break - visit the Art Show in the Rotunda
1:00
Colour &
Design. Part 2. Understanding Design Trends by Michael Pacitti
1:30
"Make Your Mark"- Discovering
the facts about your paper - Ed Brickler.
2:15 ARTIFY
- New
Partnerships in Art Marketing by Susan L. Brown
3:00
Grants for Artists:
an introduction to alternative funding; by Catherine X Blank
Marketing Strategies for Artists by Tiffany Joy
Villahermosa, VAO
3:30
"What Galleries Want from
Artists": Roundtable discussion, moderated by
Catherine X Blank
featuring artists Christian
Bernard Singer , Kathryn
Bemrose and Tiffany
Joy Villahermosa
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Track
2 - Room 314 - Painting
and Sculpting
10:30
A Studio View of
Public Art (sculpture); by Ruth Abernethy
11:15 Demonstration:
Abstract Watercolour Painting Wet-On-Wet; by Bianka Guna
12:00 Networking
Lunch Break - visit the Art Show in the Rotunda
12:45
Oil
Painting for the 21st Century;
by Doug Purdon, Winsor and Newton
1:45
The
characteristics and advantages of water soluble oils; by John
Stuart Pryce
2:30
An
Introduction to Pastel & Portrait Demo by Glenn
Bernabe
3:15
Tom Thomson Was A
Weatherman! by Phil
(the Forecaster) Chadwick.
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Track 1 - Art For All
10:30am
Audience Suitable: All
Title of Presentation: "What
is Paint?" (sponsored by Winsor and Newton).
This presentation will focus on the
history of artists' materials and pigments. You will learn their
working properties and how you can use them to the best effect in
your paintings. Special attention will be given to the archival
properties of Oil, Acrylic and Watercolour.
Presented by: Doug Purdon
Doug Purdon is a full time painter
and a member of the SCA, and OSA. He is currently the Educational
Advisor for Winsor and Newton and teaches at Loyalist College and the
School of Continuing Studies - University of Toronto. His work is
exhibited in galleries in Canada, US and Britain.
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11:30
Audience Suitable: All
Title of Presentation: Colour
& Design. Part 1. Understanding Colour and Colour Trends
Here we will focus on color. You'll
find out how and where stylish and traditional colors have been used
in art over the past 100 years, giving you a solid understanding of
how to forecast the next big trends. You'll also discover innovative
techniques for determining specific color themes and variations as
well as helpful tips for successfully guiding you through the
color selection process. Now's your chance to learn a lot more about
color and the color trends.
Presented by: Michael Pacitti,
Fotiou Frames.
Michael's association with the
Color Marketing Group including 25 plus years of involvement with the
Fine Art, Framing and Photography industry has led to these seminars
and workshops reaching North America, China & Europe.
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12:00 Networking
Lunch Break - visit the Art Show in the Rotunda
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1:00: Colour
& Design. Part 2. Understanding Design Trends
Here you will understand the
influence of design on custom framing. You'll see various design
styles from the past 100 years that have been used for picture
frames, art, interior motifs, and more. You'll also take a closer
look at the history of the "Picture Frame" and its unique
array of moulding patterns, including when and where they originated.
As well, you will be able to recognize the difference between
architectural and furniture moulding designs, and how to effectively
use specific motifs while working with custom frames. Studying these
designs will help you better identify the right moulding for
Photographic art, images, canvas art, etc. Included in this program
are handout reference materials, Official Color & Design
Certificate, and full session of the workshop on CD and a
professional DVD program of "The History of The Picture
Frame" This DVD is a 29 minute pictorial covering the last 600
years of the Picture Frame with Baroque musical background,
illustrations, Motif definitions and colourful Photography.
Presented by: Michael Pacitti,
Fotiou Frames.
Michael's association with the
Color Marketing Group including 25 plus years of involvement with the
Fine Art, Framing and Photography industry has led to these seminars
and workshops reaching North America, China & Europe.
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1:30
Audience Suitable: Artists who
use paper for pencil or pastel drawing or painting.
Title of Presentation: "Make
Your Mark"- Discovering the facts about your paper
How to choose the paper that's best
for your art? This presentation has the answers you need and will
discuss: * Paper Making and Paper Materials * Weight & Texture *
Achievability * Sizing * A Review of Paper Choices * Paper
Applications * Digital Papers
Presented by: Ed Brickler
Ed is a working artist and has been
an art materials consultant for over twenty years. His previous
employment included MacPherson's, Koh-I-Noor and Grumbacher in many
sales related positions, but always served as a technical consultant.
Ed has lectured in over 150 art schools in North America on materials
and techniques, has also taught drawing and painting, and has
conducted color mixing, pen & ink, painting, and composition
workshops. He has also lectured and traveled extensively in Europe
and served as a consultant for many art museums including the Tate
Museum of Art, National Gallery of Art, and the Getty Museum.
Brickler has published many articles in The Artist's Magazine,
Watercolor Magic, and Art Materials Today. He was also a contributing
editor for Grumbachers Palette Talk, and has been acknowledged in
more than a dozen art books for his contributions. Ed's formal art
education was received at Moravian College, in Bethlehem, PA.,
and Baum School of Art, in Allentown, PA.
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2:15
Audience Suitable: Visual
Artists, Artists' Associations, Designers, Publishers, Arts
Acquisition and Rental user groups
Title of Presentation: Artify
: Artist-based Networking and Marketing Partnerships
An introduction to a new venture in
marketing Canadian artists' work, Artify has been established to
represent artists to a wide range of client groups through partnering
with a consumer club. Join a discussion around marketing art in
non-traditional settings.
Presented by: Susan L. Brown
Susan is a visual artist and arts
educator. Her work has been exhibited at the Market Gallery at
St. Lawrence Market and at Miles Nadal Center in Toronto. She founded
the Artists' Garden Cooperative www.artistsgardencoop.com in 2000
which promotes artists-run summer workshops and arts conferences for
adult learners.
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3:00
Audience Suitable: Beginning,
emerging and mid-career artists
Title of Presentation: Grants
for Artists: an introduction to alternative funding
This presentation provides an
introduction to alternative funding and is an overview of the grants
available to artists of varying career levels. Structured on the
"who, where, when and how" questions about funding
sources, we will examine some sources of accessible funding, where to
find them, the types and levels of grants and, most important, the
process of applying.
Presented by: Catherine X Blank
Catherine is a Toronto-based
artist, working primarily in graphite, book arts, cast paper and
oils. A graduate of Brock University's Visual Arts program, her
recent activities include both solo and group exhibitions, primarily
in the Toronto area and Oregon. Her works are represented in
corporate and private collections throughout Canada, the U.S.A. and Europe.
This presentation Includes Marketing
Strategies for Artists by Tiffany Joy Villahermosa, VAO
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3:30
Audience Suitable: All
"What
Galleries Want from
Artists": Roundtable panel discussion featuring artists:
Christian
Bernard Singer, is a graduate of the Ontario College of
Art and Design; received his MFA from the New York State College of
Ceramics at Alfred University; and teaches sculpture at the Ontario
College of Art and Design and the Toronto School of Art. As well,
Singer has managed grant application programs for both The Canada
Council and the Ministry of Culture and Communications (Ontario); was
Director of the 2005 Contemporary Art Forum - Kitchener and Area
(CAFKA); Curator and Associate Director of Lehmann Leskiw Fine Art;
and has served as board member to several arts organizations. He is
director of Rouge Contemporary Projects.
Kathryn
Bemrose, a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and
Design and a Member Royal Canadian Academy of Art (R.C.A.) Kathryn is
a Toronto artist who has been painting professionally for more than
twenty years. Bemrose is one of the finest colourists painting today
and her knowledge, experience and clear communications makes her a
natural fit for this roundtable. Kathryn is a member of staff at
Woolfitt's Art Supplies.
Tiffany
Joy Villahermosa, received a bachelor degree of Fine
Arts, Visual Arts from York University in 1998. Villahermosa’s
creations have graced various exhibitions, and fundraising events,
throughout North and Central America. Villahermosa also devotes
herself to making a difference in the lives of others through various
art commitments especially her work as an arts educator, with Arts
For Children and Youth. Tiffany is with Visual Arts Ontario.
Roundtable Moderated by
Catherine X Blank.
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Track 2 - Painting and Sculpting
10:30
Audience Suitable: All
Title of Presentation: A Studio
View of Public Art
This presentation of images
illustrates the stages, method and fabrication of numerous public art
portraits and installations plus offerings from the artist's own
studio creations.
Presented by: Ruth Abernathy
Ruth grew up in rural Ontario. Her
passion for art, design and travel led to twenty years of
professional prop making for theatre and film throughout Canada. This
was a perfect apprenticeship for her solo art practice, begun in 1996
with an introduction to lost wax casting in bronze.
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11:15
Audience Suitable: Adult
Intermediate to Established Watercolour painters, art groups, art
suppliers, art book publishers.
Title of Presentation: DEMONSTRATION
Abstract Watercolour Painting Wet-On-Wet
The demonstration will start with
images of Bianka Guna's works in a power point presentation of
20 minutes, then she will demonstrate her approach to paint
abstraction wet-on-wet for about 40 minutes.
Abstract Watercolour Wet-on-Wet
Painting on Cold Pressed 200lb Saunders Waterford Paper Presentation.
This abstraction painting class is designed for the intermediate and
advanced painters who want to take their work to a higher
level, using the same rules of composition, design, colour harmony,
texture using materials in their studio, to create a new
contemporary look for their creations. This presentation will
provide instruction and information about the use of colour and
surface (w/c paper, Yupo paper, canvas) in painting w/c and /or fluid
acrylic abstract as the artist's works from "Dreams",
"Winter", "Relative Reality" collections.
Presented by: Bianka Guna.
Bianka actively participates in
various artist groups, shows, and communities. Her previous art
knowledge comprised of graduating as an illustrator from Art
Instruction Schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota (where she was also
elected "Graduate of the Year" in 2007). Bianka is
the winner of many distinguished awards. Her work can be found
worldwide (Romania, Israel, Hong Kong, Australia, Germany, Sweden,
UK, Canada, and the USA) in many private and corporate collections.
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12:00: Lunch
Break - visit the Art Show in the Rotunda
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1:00
Audience Suitable: Oil painters
Title of Presentation: OIL
PAINTING for the 21st CENTURY:
Learn about the new exciting paints
and mediums you can use in your oil paintings. You will learn the
proper painting practices required to produce an archival painting
and how to use mediums to control paint handling characteristics and
drying times. Proper preparation and type of supports will be covered.
Presented by: Doug Purdon
Doug Purdon is a full time painter
and a member of the SCA, and OSA. He is currently the Educational
Advisor for Winsor and Newton and teaches at Loyalist College and the
School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto. His work is
exhibited in galleries in Canada, US and Britain.
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1:45
Audience Suitable: Watercolour painters
Title of Presentation: The
characteristics and advantages of water-soluble oils.
This presentation will explore the
advantages of working with an oil paint without the use of harmful solvents.
Presented by: John Stuart Pryce
John's love for art began at a very
early age, as he discovered the great satisfaction derived from his
ability to draw and paint. He continued developing his artistic
interests, and eventually became an art major at the highly acclaimed
H.B. Beal Tech. in London, Ontario. Since that time John has worked
and studied in Montreal, Chicago and Toronto. During a successful
career as an architectural illustrator, his work was used in projects
around the world. His seemingly loose yet eloquent technique is the
result of years of experience in the disciplines of drawing, colour
and composition. John currently divides his time between painting and
sharing his artistic knowledge with others through his painting
workshops. "The purest and most rewarding form of painting, in
my opinion, is "en plein air" as it challenges all of the
skills and discipline of the artist".
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2:30
Audience Suitable: All ages
Title of Presentation: An
Introduction to Pastel & Portrait Demo
This demo will focus on the
foundations of pastel painting with an emphasis on proper handling,
ground and support options. A portrait demonstration will give
examples of application and usage.
Presented by: Glenn Bernabe
Glenn Bernabe is a graduate of OCAD
and a member of Pastel Artists Canada. He was awarded The Grand Prize
at The PAC Juried Show in 2008. In 2003 he made Top 100 in the Pastel
Journal Magazine's Pastel 100. He has taught workshops in
pastel to artists since 2003.
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3:15
Audience Suitable: All
interested in art with a science twist.
Title of Presentation: Tom
Thomson Was A Weatherman!
The art of Tom Thomson is used to
prove that he was indeed a weatherman. The proof is the predominance
of his art that features weather and sometimes very obscure cloud
formations. Tom painted all types of clouds and precipitation and
this occupies a large portion of his creations.
Presented by: Phil (the
Forecaster) Chadwick
Phil Trained at Queen's University
as a nuclear physicist and "Phil the Forecaster" has been a
professional meteorologist since 1976. However, painting has
been his passion forever. Phil paints what he knows best: weather,
nature, canoes and his family. There aren't enough hours in the day
to record the inspiration that abounds.
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