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Art For All Canada
presents
AFAC 2010 Conference
for Artists and Art Show
a
not-for-profit event for artists by artists
Conference: March
6-7th, 2010, 10am-4pm;
Art Show:
March 6-13th
Metro Hall, 55 John Street,
Toronto
AFAC 2010
Art Show:
March 6-13th, 2010 - display your
art FREE! It will be seen by over 3,500 persons in
downtown Toronto.
To participate in the Art Show FREE:
Be one of the first 150
artists to register
for the conference (see
below) and you
can display your
art FREE in the Art Show. Bring one of your paintings,
framed sculptures or photographs (up to 20"wide x 24"high
in size framed) - ready to hang - and identified with: title
of work; price; artist's name and contact information attached, on
first day of conference. It will be hung for you and displayed for
one week FREE in the main floor Rotunda Art Show in Metro Hall, Toronto.
Artists must sign a liability
waiver. Security staff will oversee the art show during the week and
buyers will contact you directly.
PAY NO COMMISSIONS: Art For All
Canada (AFAC) does NOT charge artists any commissions on sale of
their work.
AFAC 2010 Conference,
March 6-7th, 2010,
3rd Floor, Metro Hall, Toronto - the only conference of its kind!
This conference is packed with
can't-afford-to-miss educational presentations and workshops by
successful professional artists as well as demonstrations of the
latest products from the leading art materials suppliers. Attendees
will learn how to become more successful artists, discover new
techniques to sharpen their skills, gain more media attention and
benefit from better marketing opportunities to show and sell their
work through:
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Unparalleled range of topics relating to painters, photographers and
sculptors to be discussed;
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Fantastic lineup of knowledgeable expert speakers addressing the
needs of all artists;
- Exciting
hands-on demos in acrylics, watercolour,
oils, pastels, wax and encaustics!
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Tons of personal and professional learning opportunities from highly
experienced artists;
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Loads of free samples to take away and prizes to win;
and,
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Delicious Networking Lunch each day.
Don't miss this once-a-year
opportunity to network with your peers over a complimentary buffet
lunch each day.
Full 2-day Conference fee is
only $250. Artists are strongly recommended to attend both days so as
to be able to see as many different presentations and demos as
possible. There is an option to attend for only one day at a cost of
only $150.
Conference is seating
is limited to only 50 persons per session.
Avoid disappointment, Register
now at www.ArtForAllCanada.org/registration.htm
to attend.
AFAC
2010 Conference Agenda "At A Glance" (details below)
(subject to change without notice).
The conference will have
presentations, demonstrations and workshops in Rooms 304,
303 and 302
in Metro Hall, King Street, Toronto. You may attend as many sessions
as you wish. Note: seating is limited to 50 persons per session.
Day
1: Saturday March 6th, 2010
8:30 Registration Opens in
Rotunda to receive art for the Art Show
8:30 - 9:45 Artists Deliver
Paintings for
Art Show in the Rotunda
9:45 - 9:55 R308
Opening Remarks by Sheila J. Mitchell, Executive Director, Art
For All Canada, Inc.
10:00-11:15 R304 Understanding
the properties of pigments in watercolour
by Doug Purdon
11:15-12:30 R304 Jazzing
the modern medium: understanding acrylics by Rheni Tauchid, Tri-Art
10:00-11:15 R303 Abstract
techniques demo using oil paint with cold wax by Barbara Chappelle
11:15-12:30 R303 Painting
demo with water-based oil and palette knife by Valerie Kent
10:00-11:15 R302 So
you want to be a professional artist - What's next? by Cathy Groulx
11:15-12:30 R302 How
to get exposed as a visual artist by Ashley McKenzie-Barnes
12:30 -1:30 Room 308
Buffet Lunch and Sponsor Exhibits
1:30-2:00 R304
The ABC's of canvas stretchers by Donato Cianci, Upper Canada Stretchers
2:00-3:00 R304 Encaustic
painting demo by Kathryn Bevier, Enkaustikos Wax Supplies,
Rochester, N.Y.
3:00-4:00 R304 Photoimpressionism
- Channeling Monet With a Camera Robert Fisher
1:30-3:00 R303 Crystalline
and brayer paper demonstration by
Valerie Kent
3:00-4:00 R303 How
to prepare an effective Artists Statement by Valerie Kent
1:30-2:00 R302 Art
Education: the great loss in our schools by Edwin Longueville
2:00-3:00 R302 Art
History: The Conspiracy of Silence by Suzanne Tevlin
3:00-4:00 R302 Anatomy
of a painting from concept to completion by Ed Yaghdjian
Day
2: Sunday March 7th, 2010
8:30 R308 Registration
Opens
9:45 R308
Opening Remarks by Sheila J. Mitchell, Executive Director, Art
For All Canada, Inc.
10:00-11:15 R304 Encaustic
Painting demo by Kathryn Bevier, Enkaustikos Wax
Supplies, Rochester, N.Y.
11:15-12:30 R304 Pastel
Portrait Drawing and Pet Drawing by Soudabeh Majidi
10:00-11:15 R303 SPEAK
UP! How to Talk About Your Art So People Listen by Heather Stubbs
11:15-12:30 R303 So
You Want to be a Professional Artist - What's Next? by Cathy Groulx
10:00-11:15 R302 Market
yourself effectively as an artist using the Internet by Joanna Turlej
11:15-12:30 R302 Marketing
Your Art without Selling Your Soul by Helen Walter
12:30-1:30 Room 308
Buffet Lunch and Sponsor Exhibits
1:30-3:00 R304 Introduction
to new Artist's Acrylic by Doug Purdon
3:00-3:30 R304
The ABC's of canvas stretchers by Donato Cianci, Upper Canada Stretchers
3:00-4:00 R304
Creating
magic from photographs
by TBA
1:30-3:00 R303 Creative
thinking for artists. Thinking outside the box by Liv Babra
3:00-4:00 R303 Obtaining
Grants for Visual Artists, by Janice Lambrakos
1:30-2:30 R302 Painting,
Drawing with Japanese Paper by Nancy Jacobi
2:30-4:00 R302 "Drawing
from Experience - A Life in Cartoons" by Bruce Outridge
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AFAC
2010 Conference Agenda
(subject
to change without notice)
The conference will have
presentations, demonstrations and workshops in Rooms 304,
303 and 302
in Metro Hall, King Street, Toronto. You may attend as many sessions
as you wish. Note: seating is limited to 50 persons per session.
Day
1: Saturday March 6th, 2010
8:30-9:45 Artists
Deliver Paintings to Art Show in Rotunda; Conference Registration in
Room 308
9:45am Opening Remarks in R308
by Sheila J. Mitchell, Executive Director, Art For All Canada, Inc.
10:00-11:15
in R304
Understanding
the properties of pigments in watercolour
by Doug Purdon
Learn how to use various new
pigments now available in watercolour to achieve brilliant effects in
your paintings. Produce exciting new colours by mixing them with each
other or combine them with traditional pigments to produce special
effects. You will also learn how to use watercolour mediums to alter
the working properties of your paint.
Doug a professional painter and is
Educational and Technical Advisor for Winsor & Newton. He
lectures on painting materials and techniques at colleges and
universities. He teaches at University of Toronto's School of
Continuing Studies and Loyalist College. His work is exhibited in
galleries in Canada, US and Britain.
11:15-12:30
in R304 Jazzing
the modern medium; understanding acrylics
Rheni Tauchid, Tri-Art
This presentation is a broad scope
presentation on understanding acrylic paints and mediums, and an
exploration of improvisational application methods and techniques.
Acrylics are a revolutionary medium, an evolving material.
Understanding how they work and how acrylic mediums can be used to
manipulated and dictate the behaviour and appearance of the acrylic
surface will enhance every painters creative process. The emphasis of
this presentation will be on high viscosity and Liquid acrylic
colours as well as a large array of acrylic mediums and additives.
The author of "The New
Acrylics" and it's sequel, "New Acrylics Essential
Sourcebook" (Watson-Guptill 2009), Rheni Tauchid has an
extensive working knowledge of acrylic paints from the point of view
of a painter, manufacturer and researcher. Materials consultant and
Acrylic Education program director for Tri-Art Manufacturing, her
passion is to paint, and to impart knowledge on the Acrylic materials.
10:00-11:00
in R303
Abstract
techniques demo using oil paint with cold wax
Barbara Chappelle
Barbara has returned to oil paint
and pure abstract work, experimenting with oil and cold wax as a
medium on substrates of cradled wood or canvas. Barbara, a painter
and ceramic sculptor, describes herself as "just an emerging
artist who has found a new direction for her work". Come and see
if that's true.
11:00-12:30
in R303 Painting
demo with water-based oil and palette knife
Valerie Kent
This demonstration shows the
versatility of watersoluable oil and focuses on a thick and juicy
layer application for impasto. Valerie Kent is an experienced artist
and teacher. She studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Montreal,
Concordia University, the University of Iowa, York University,
Ryerson, Saint Francis Xavier University, University of Toronto and
OSIE. B.F.A, B.Ed. M.F.A. Valerie facilitates workshops and courses
in Canada and Europe.
10:00-11:15
in R302
So you
want to be a Professional Artist - What's next?
Cathy Groulx
Cathy discusses all of the
important issues that need to be addressed once you decide to become
"a professional" including: your art background, future
needs, classes, instructors, setting goals, documenting your work,
importance of networking, product quality, location and safety of
your workplace; and, building a resume.
Cathy is a member of numerous art
organizations, including The Ontario Society of Artists. She has won
numerous awards, curated and exhibited Internationally. During her
career as a professional artist over 20 years Cathy has had 23 solo
exhibitions, over 175 group shows, her art is in numerous co-orporate
and private collections in nine countries. Cathy teaches, lectures
and judges art and photography competitions.
11:15-12:30
in R302
How to
get yourself exposed as an artist Ashley
McKenzie-Barnes
This presentation is focused on
showing visual artists how to market and brand themselves in a way
that will get them public exposure as well as how to position
themselves to attract media attention. This will include a
presentation on different means of social media, print, PR and word
of mouth.
Ashley has obtained certificates in
Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing from Centennial College and
graduated in 2005 with a diploma in Advertising & Graphic Design
from the Humber College School of Media Arts. Ashley has captured the
attention of internationally acclaimed personalities including
director LilX, screenplay writer/actress Trey Anthony, CBC Radio's
Garvia Bailey, and has been featured in a number of magazines
including CREAMWORLD, Caribana, Share, PEACE and SWAY magazine. As
well, she was featured alongside her Art Collective (SIXAHWI) as one
of the official project artists in Toronto's 2009 Scotiabank Nuit
Blanche contemporary Art showcase.
Ý 12:30
-1:30 Buffet Lunch and Sponsor Exhibits (Room
308)
1:30-2:00
in R304 The
ABC's of canvas stretchers Donato Cianci,
Upper Canada Stretchers
UCS's Donato Cianci, aged 74, was
brought up in British Columbia and learned the art of painting from
his parents; his father, Vito, an Art teacher for 40 years, and his
mother Sybil, a painter. Both parents were pupils and associates of
Group of Seven Painters, A.Y. Jackson, Arthur Lismer, Lawren Harris
and Fred Varley. Donato has discussed art and sold stretchers of all
sizes from 8" to 30' with hundreds of artists, conservators, and
framers across North America.
2:00-3:00
in R304 Encaustic
painting demo Kathryn Bevier, Enkaustikos,
Rochester, N.Y.
In this presentation you will learn
the fundamentals of working with Hot Cakes encaustics paints. Find
out how simple it is to get started and how easy it is to create a
wide range of results using various techniques.
Kathryn Bevier is the manager at
Enkaustikos Wax Art Supplies. Kathryn travels extensively to provide
learning opportunities, most notably at Rochester Institute of
Technology, Savannah College of Art and Design, NAMTA, the
International Encaustic Conferences and College Art Association.
Kathryn earned her BFA at Lyme Academy College of Fine Art.
3:00-4:00 R304
Photoimpressionism
- Channeling Monet With a Camera Robert
Fisher
This presentation will discuss the
creative process of photoimpressionism. It will encompass techniques
to create photoimpressionistic images. Techniques such as camera
movement, zoom explosion and multiple exposures will be covered.
Participants will leave with an understanding of the technique and
sufficient information to enable them to begin creating
photoimpressionistic images.
Robert Fisher is a freelance
photographer and writer whose primary artistic style is
photoimpressionism for over 10 years. Robert's work has been
published many times in local newspapers and magazines.
1:30-3:00
in R303 Crystalline
and Brayer paper demonstration Valerie
Kent
What is beautiful about Crystalline
paper is that it has a sleek transparency. It is made with tissue
paper covered with acrylic gloss gel. After it has dried, acrylic
paint is then poured on and manipulated, introducing the possibility
of adding other media to it, such as inks, glitter and specialty
acrylics. There is a gem-like quality to this type of work. Both
negative designs and positive images put on with stencils also are
possible and desirable.
Brayer Paper is opaque but is no
less beautiful. It is created by using tissue paper covered with
gesso and the more coats, the more leathery the texture. Color after
drying is rolled on in glazes and texturizing materials added to it
providing a very different feel and look. Again inks, glitter and
specialty acrylics give it a totally unique appearance. These papers
can be used alone, or can be incorporated into collages or other
mixed media pieces.
3:00-4:00
in R303 How
to prepare an effective Artists Statement
Valerie Kent
This workshop concentrates on how
to be ready when opportunity presents itself and your information is
needed. Artists must promote and self advocate. Important documents
for your personal repertoire are: press releases, statements of
personal philosophy, artists’ statement, and 50, 100 and 200
word bios. Template kits provided.
1:30-2:00
in R302
Art
education: the great loss in our schools
Edwin Longueville
We have all but abandoned Art
education in our schools, in grade school it is very much left to the
individual teacher, and in high school it is an elective, we are
heading towards an inartistic society. As Artists we have to step up
to the plate.( I will explain what I do and hopefully motivate others).
Born In Belgium and Graduated with
a M.A. in Art History, trained in painting, sculpture, etching Edwin
worked as High school Art Teacher in Australia, Taught Pottery for
Fleming college in Ontario and now operates his own pottery studio
and School, with the aim of training the future generation of potters.
2:00-3:00
in R302
Art
History: The Conspiracy of Silence Suzanne Tevlin
Art history is incredibly exciting
in its current state of flux. After centuries of “almost dead
white guys in suits”, the profile of the art historian is
changing. Students of every gender, race, and persuasion have been
set the task of redefining the narrative - for new questions require
new research, new ways of reading imagery and ultimately new answers.
A new history of art - what a concept!
Suzanne Tevlin is an artist, art
historian and writer. She has lectured on the history of art at the
University of Toronto for several years, as well as at USMC, OCAD,
Parsons-Paris, and Le Musee Ephrussi de Rothschild. She has had
exhibitions in Paris, Monaco, along the Cote d'Azur, in London, and
in Canada. She is represented in collections throughout Europe and
North America.
3:00
in R302
Anatomy
of a painting from concept to completion
Ed Yaghdjian
This presentation, accompanied by a
slide show, is an analysis of the key ingredients that, other than
the obvious required specific technical knowledge, go into the
creation of a successful work of art. I will discuss determining
intent, finding a focus, developing a concept and creating the
design. are discussed. I will examine specific technical issues
including the: interaction of colour; characteristics of light;
linear and atmospheric or optical perspective; line values, colour
and colour characteristics; use of white; use of black; and,
application of paint.
Yetvart (Ed) Garbis Yaghdjian, of
Armenian descent, born in Egypt, received his art training in Egypt
and Canada (U of T). He came to Canada in 1968 and settled in Toronto
where he resides. Since retiring in 1997 from his career in teaching,
he has devoted himself fully to his lifelong passion for painting.
Trained in the classic atelier manner, he works mainly with oil and
describes himself as a modern classic painter.
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Day
2: Sunday March 7th, 2010
8:30am Conference Registration
in Room 308
9:45am Opening Remarks in R308 by
Sheila J. Mitchell, Executive Director, Art For All Canada, Inc.
10:00-11:15
in R304 Encaustic
Painting demo
Kathryn Bevier, Enkaustikos, Rochester, N.Y.
Encaustic paints are not just for
painting! There are so many ways to work with encaustics from
printmaking to collage, image transfers to ceramics. Come to this
presentation to open your mind to a variety of exciting ways of
incorporating encaustic paints into your art.
Kathryn Bevier is the manager at
Enkaustikos Wax Art Supplies. Kathryn travels extensively to provide
learning opportunities, most notably at Rochester Institute of
Technology, Savannah College of Art and Design, NAMTA, the
International Encaustic Conferences and College Art Association.
Kathryn earned her BFA at Lyme Academy College of Fine Art.
11:15-12:30
in R304 Portrait
drawing and pet drawing in pastel Soudabeh
Majidi
I will start with a painted Canvas
(previously acrylic coated canvas, with a bright colour i.e. red).
Then, using a printed photo as my reference I will draw with a
different colour acrylic on the canvas (breaking the anatomy in
geometrical shapes); refine the blocks of geometric shapes adding the
curves; mix paints, one representing the light and the other
representing shadow; Indicate the light and dark area with just two
colors; add the mid tone in between the dark and light colour and
show how to blend; then add details. Bring your sketch pad and pencils.
Soudabeh began her work in
traditional painting in Iran. In Canada she enrolled in OCAD where
she had extensive studio practice in life drawing and painting and
was exposed to print making, multi media and three dimensional
designs. She has had several group and solo shows in Canada and Iran,
and has taught painting for many years.
10:00-11:15 in R303
Speak up! How to talk about your art so
people listen by Heather Stubbs
Effective communication combines
inner confidence and outer expressive skills. Develop speaking
confidence through a new perspective: re-define your audience from
adversary to partner. Polish your presentation with no-fail
techniques to connect with your listeners. Let a professional
performer show you how to get your listeners’ attention and keep it.
A Bachelor of Music, UBC; graduate
of London Opera Centre, England, Heather has performed leading roles
in opera and musical comedy in Canada and England; done extensive
concert touring throughout Canada and northwestern United States;
and, as a speaker and presentation skills trainer, Heather draws on a
lifetime of performing experience.
11:15-12:30
in R303 So
you want to be a professional artist - What's next?
by Cathy Groulx
Cathy discusses all of the
important issues that need to be addressed once you decide to become
"a professional" including: your art background, future
needs, classes, instructors, setting goals, documenting your work,
importance of networking, product quality, location and safety of
your workplace; and, building a resume.
Cathy is a member of numerous art
organizations, including The Ontario Society of Artists. She has won
numerous awards, curated and exhibited Internationally. During her
career as a professional artist over 20 years Cathy has had 23 solo
exhibitions, over 175 group shows, her art is in numerous co-orporate
and private collections in nine countries. Cathy teaches, lectures
and judges art and photography competitions.
10:00-11:15
in R302
Market
yourself effectively as an artist using the Internet
by Joanna Turlej
Many ways to use internet to market
yourself as artist will be discussed and demonstrated: Well designed
Web site, building of email database, periodic e-newsletter, society
memberships with gallery presence, Linkedin profile and Linkedin
groups, blog, Facebook, Twitter, Internet research and gallery direct contact.
Joanna Turlej graduated from
O.C.A.D., where she studied graphic design and fine art. She has a
graphic/Web site design business and she is a watercolour artist.
This unique position, allows her to understand artists’ need to
market themselves effectively. Joanna designed many artists' Web
sites which contributed to their success.
11:15-12:30
in R302
Marketing
your art without selling your soul by
Helen Walter
Selling your art is a business.
Selling your soul is not required. Attendees will come away with a
clearer understanding of buying motivations and how to approach
marketing their art. Topics covered include target markets, research,
the written word and persuasive communications.
Helen started Capstone
Communications Group, a marketing company, with her partner in 1982.
Capstone designs and develops marketing (websites, logos, brochures,
posters, postcards and complete campaigns) for large and small
companies in many industries. Helen, also a landscape painter,
understands and sympathizes with artistic minds.
Ý 12:30
-1:30 Buffet Lunch and Sponsor Exhibits (Room
308)
1:30-2:30
in R304
Introduction
to new artist's acrylic Doug Purdon
Winsor and Newton has just
introduced a New Artist’s Acrylic. Learn the exciting new
properties of this paint and how you can take advantage of them in
both non-representational and realist painting. You will also shown
the exciting new pigments now available and how they can be used in
your paintings.
Doug a professional painter and is
Educational and Technical Advisor for Winsor & Newton. He
lectures on painting materials and techniques at colleges and
universities. He teaches at University of Toronto's School of
Continuing Studies and Loyalist College. His work is exhibited in
galleries in Canada, US and Britain.
2:30-3:00
in R304
The
ABC's of canvas stretchers Donato Cianci,
Upper Canada Stretchers
UCS's Donato Cianci, aged 74, was
brought up in British Columbia and learned the art of painting from
his parents; his father, Vito, an Art teacher for 40 years, and his
mother Sybil, a painter. Both parents were pupils and associates of
Group of Seven Painters, A.Y. Jackson, Arthur Lismer, Lawren Harris
and Fred Varley. Donato has discussed art and sold stretchers of all
sizes from 8" to 30' with hundreds of artists, conservators, and
framers across North America.
3:00
in R304
Creating
magic from photographs
TBA
1:30-3:00
in R303 Creative
thinking for artists: thinking outside the box
Liv Babra
In this workshop artists will
identify their "box" and how it was created. With the aid
of thumb nails and other exercises one learns the process of creative
thinking. To participate fully bring a 2B pencil and a sketch pad.
Born in Kenya, Liv Babra grew up
spending holidays on the grand foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, where
his grandfather owned the local sawmills. It was here in the
tradition of family craftsmanship that he discovered his deep
appreciation and passion for wood. In this youthful time of learning,
Liv was also exposed to the fine art of African carvings, which left
a profound impression on his imaginative mind. He earned his Bachelor
of Fine Arts degree from Corcoran School of Art, in Washington D.C.
His creative energy is devoted to sculpting in wood and stone.
3:00-4:00
in R303 Obtaining
Grants for Visual Artists, by
Janice Lambrakos
Attend this session to learn more
about the Ontario Arts Council, it’s programs, and what involved
in the process of making an application for a grant. Janice Lambrakos
is the Information Services Coordinator with Ontario Arts Council.
1:30-2:30
in R302 Painting,
Drawing with Japanese Paper Nancy Jacobi
After looking through images of the
time-consuming technique of making washi and seeing examples of its
innovative use in many contemporary artworks including painting and
drawing, artists will be inspired to use this sustainable, flexible
material in unique ways. If you are want to take your work to
uncharted territory, don’t miss this presentation.
Nancy Jacobi is the president of
The Japanese Paper Place, the world’s largest distributor of
washi. Thirty years ago in Japan, she first discovered, and became
intrigued by Japanese paper and its creative potential. Since then,
she has documented her frequent visits to the papermaking villages,
organized exhibitions and travelled around the world to encourage
artists to get to know this important resource while it is still available.
2:30
in R302
"Drawing from Experience - A Life in Cartoons"
Bruce Outridge
Learn how to use the experiences in
life to create a unique career from your art.
Illustrator Bruce Outridge will
show you how to use your past experiences to create unique works of
art. Using his former career as a basis for his art Bruce has
developed a career revolving around caricatures, comics, and
cartoons. Unleash your unique take on life through the world of art
through this unique and amusing presentation. You'll enjoy it!
Conference SEATING IS STRICTLY
LIMITED TO 150 PERSONS, so Register
now to avoid disappointment.
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