Thursday, November 20, 2008


Headwaters Arts Professional Development Workshop

SATURDAY, NOV. 29, 2008 9:30AM - 3PM
Theatre Orangeville
87 Broadway, Orangeville

Tickets:
$20 for Members $30 for Non-Members

A Light lunch provided.


Call 519 943 1149 to purchase your tickets. Limited number available!

To help us confirm numbers for catering Please RSVP by N
ov.26

Applying to a juried exhibition?
Want to improve your marketability?
Every artist should attend this workshop!


Fabulous Line Up of Speakers!
Ted Fullerton (artist/teacher), John Hartman (artist), Sarah Beveridge (Curator, MacLaren Art Centre), Emma Quin (General Manager, Ontario Crafts Council), Joan Hope (Dragonfly Arts on Broadway), and local artists/photographers: Pete Paterson, Pete Herlihy, Rosemary Hasner

Discussion topics:
- Responding to a Call for Entry
- Photography - documenting/presenting your work professionally
- Juried Exhibitions - demystifying the process
- Curating and public galleries
- Best practices for artists working with galleries

The support of the Government of Ontario through the
Ministry of Culture is
acknowledged.


RBC Orangeville Branches
& RBC Mortgage Specialist Wendy Poletek

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Opening Night Success!

The Headwaters Arts Festival is underway and celebrated its opening with its most successful Launch Party yet! Friday evening saw 350 people celebrate the arts season in the Hills of Headwaters. An art show that featured 40 local artists was the focal point around which these people came together to admire their creative talents and enjoy the music, special awards, good conversation and an abundance of great food that made it a most memorable evening.

Robert Bateman spoke most eloquently about his friend Paul Burdette as he presented Paul with a special Lifetime Achievement Award for the contributions Burdette has made to the arts in Canada and in the Headwaters region throughout his long career. In addition to Paul Burdette the launch party also included a memorial tribute to Ken Danby. The audience applauded enthusiastically when Gillian Danby spoke about her late husband and the pride she and his family took in participating in the naming of a local elementary school in his honour.

The jurors did an admirable job of selecting the following recipients for this year’s awards. Pavel Charousek won the Helen Gardner Memorial Award for pottery and ceramics, and jurors’ awards sponsored by SGI Canada went to Monica O’Halloran-Schut, Ron Pitts, Jim Reid, Jim Stewart, and Nancy Turner. Because they had so much talent to choose from the jurors also gave honourable mentions to Rosalinde Baumgartner, Sue Powell, Anne-Marie Warburton and Barry Young. John Ashbourne received the Artists’ Choice Award sponsored by Navis Pack & Ship. To round out the celebration of arts in the region visitors, enjoyed the award-winning art of the Student Art Show that was held in May.

No party is complete without refreshments and this year the q
uests enjoyed a stand-up gourmet dinner by Gourmandissimo Fine Foods & Catering in Caledon East and Orangeville’s One99 Restaurant with refreshments provided by the Wine Coaches and Mill Street Brewery. The musical entertainment was provided by Rusty Ephemeris and Susan Lind who offered beautiful Celtic music. Thank you to RBC Dominion Securities for sponsoring this event.

If you couldn’t join
in the launch festivities you can still enjoy the remarkable Art Show & Sale. It will be open next weekend at the SGI Centre for Education and Culture in Alton, Saturday and Sunday, 4 and 5 October, from 11am to 5pm both days and admission is free.



Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Ken Danby Tribute at the SGI Centre

KEN DANBY (1940-2007)

Danby was one of only a few contemporary artists who have created paintings that make the transition from artwork to cultural icon. His outstanding and timeless images earned him international recognition as one of the world’s foremost realist artists. Danby’s original works have been acquired by many major museums and corporate collections, including The National Gallery of Canada, New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Vancouver Art Gallery, the Art Institute of Chicago, to name only a few. Ken Danby was an elected member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Among the many awards he received are the Jessie Dow Prize, the 125th Anniversary Commemorative Medal of Canada, and spanning twenty-five years of recognition, both the Queen’s Silver and Golden Jubilee Medals. He was invested in the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada, the province’s and country’s highest and most prestigious honours.

The Headwaters Arts Festival Art Show & Sale is pleased to exhibit a selection of works courtesy of Ken Danby Studios, Odon Wagner Gallery and Gallery Moos.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Headwaters Arts Lifetime Achievement Award for Paul Burdette

(Image: Robert Bateman, Paul Burdette)

Biography

Paul met his wife Dolly in 1953 and they were married in 1954. They have three sons, Glenn, Brett and Mark.

Paul has led a rich and varied life, which has encompassed many different careers. After leaving school he went into the elevator business and became superintendent of new construction for the Otis Elevator Co. where he worked on many of the skyscrapers in Toronto. It was during those years that he went back to his love for Arts and started into Wildfowl Sculpting.

Having a love for the outdoors, this was a natural subject matter. It wasn't too long before his Art endeavours were recognized and his works were being exhibited in some of the most prestigious Galleries and Museums.

Some of these include the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institute - Washington, Carnegie Mellon Museum - Pittsburgh, The Cleveland Museum of Art - Ohio, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum - Wisconsin, The Royal Ontario Museum - Toronto and The Gairdner Gallery - Toronto, to name a few. His pieces are also in the collections of The Los Angeles Museum - California, The Denver Museum - Colorado, The Wildlife World Museum - Colorado and The Ward Foundation Museum in Salisbury, Maryland. In 1974 Paul won the World Decoy Pairs Championship and in 1976 he came 2nd in the World in the Lifesize Decorative class. In 1976 Paul was also voted by his peers to Master of the Wildfowl Sculptors Guild.

In 1977 Paul started to build the Burdette Gallery and in 1979 Paul and his wife Dolly retired from their jobs in Toronto and opened the gallery in 1980. The success of the Gallery required them to have two of their sons, Glenn and Mark come to work for them. Having their help freed up enough of Paul's time to open the first school in North America to teach Wildfowl Sculpting. In the ensuing years, Paul taught over five thousand students, some of them in large seminars that he did throughout Canada and the USA.

He also started a catalogue mail order business selling supplies to the Artists in this field. As well, they could purchase them at the Gallery.

One of Paul's passions was helping to promote other Artists and their work. In 1981 Paul held the first show of its kind promoting an Artist at the Gallery and having the Artist there to meet the patrons. He knew full well that the people wanted to meet the Artists and those type of shows became immediate successes.

The next venture was High Country Press starting him into the publishing business. Because he felt it was so hard for Artists to get with an established company, he saw the value of promoting and helping them with their careers through that venue.

Because of the demand for Paul's work, he went into the Art Statuary casting business and produced over twenty Limited Edition Castings in bronze and resin for many corporations.

We look forward to presenting Paul with this Award.

FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY & ART SHOW PREVIEW
Fri Sept 26, 5:30pm Awards at 6:45pm
SGI Canada Caledon Centre, 20490 Porterfield Rd, Caledon
Refreshments provided by Gourmandissimo Catering & Fine Food Shop, One99 Restaurant, The Wine Coaches and Mill Street Brewery.
Sponsored by RBC Dominion Securities

Special features:
• Stand-up gourmet dinner with beer and wine
• Sneak preview of the art show and sale
• Celtic music by Rusty Ephemeris and Susan Lind
• Award presentations including the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to Paul Burdette presented by long-time friend, Robert Bateman
• 2008 Student Art Show winners
• A special tribute honouring Ken Danby


Tickets: $50 - Call 519 943 1149

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Small Towns: Big Impact

Interesting reading... the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s research into grantmaking in small Ontario communities 2007.

The Foundation's research found that many small towns are rallying to address local challenges with innovation, energy and optimistic commitment. These are exemplified by strong leadership and committed volunteers. They’re reclaiming and rejuvenating their communities and building them with a new resilience and adaptability. In the process, small towns are learning to trust their own abilities, embrace new opportunities, and find promise for the future.

http://www.trilliumfoundation.org/cms/en/sm_towns_grantmaking07.aspx

Thanks again to all our volunteers!

Monday, August 11, 2008

Artist Party and Information Session

Thank you to the juried artists that attended the Artist Party and Info Session on Saturday, July 26 at Sally and Jefferson Mappin's. The event was a great success. Thank you also to all those that brought the delicious food for the potluck.

Thanks to the artists for volunteering your time to help make this year's festival a fantastic show. We've never had so many volunteers before and it's a HUGE help.

If you are interesting in helping the festival with brochure distribution or invitation mailing please contact the office at 519 943 1149.

And a BIG thank you to Sally and Jefferson for being such generous hosts!

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Rogers TV Interview

Wayne Baguley, President of the Headwaters Arts Festival, will be appearing in a brief segment about the Festival on First Local -- Rogers Cable Channel 63 at 6pm during the week of September 15-18. Be sure to check it out!

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Volunteer Opportunity

Bookkeeper for non-profit volunteer-run arts organization in the Hills of Headwaters

Duties: weekly invoicing, payables, running financial reports and maintaining balance sheets. Reconcile bank deposits and credit card transactions, tax receipts. Arranging yearly tax preparation. Reporting to the Treasurer of Headwaters Arts.

Requirements:
Bookkeeping experience.
Time Commitment:
2 hrs per week (additional hours required during the Arts Festival in September/October and tax prep).
Satisfactions: You will receive the satisfaction of supporting local arts, artists and arts education. You will have the opportunity to work/socialize with the board of Headwaters Arts and many members of the local arts community.
Email: info@headwatersartsfestival.com
Phone: 519-943-1149

Recommend this position to a friend!



Ten professional development benefits of volunteering
By Merrill Associates - July 10, 2006


1. Volunteering offers incredible networking opportunities.
2. Volunteering helps you retain and sharpen old skills.
3. Volunteering is the perfect place to develop new skills.

4. Volunteering offers opportunities to practice skills in a relatively risk free environment.
5. Volunteering can help you expand your horizons and explore new career options.
6. Volunteering give you the satisfaction of knowing you are doing good and being involved in your community.
7. Volunteering gives you visibility.
8. Volunteering can be energizing/renewing.

9. Volunteering can create leaders.

10. Volunteering demonstrates workplace skills/management skills/customer service skills/leadership skills that can be documented in a resume.

Entire article available at Merrill Associates

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Congratulations!




Congratulations are in order for three Headwaters Arts Board Members.

Congrats to Jefferson Mappin for receiving The 2008 Tourism Ambassador of the Year Award & to
Monica O'Halloran Schut for receiving The 2008 Artisan of the Year Award (Croi Go Lamh Studio) from the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association.

Also - congrats to Anne-Marie Warburton on her nomination for retailer of the year - Gallery Gemma Inc. Much deserved recognition! Congrats from all of us at Headwaters Arts.

Note - Jefferson, this doesn't entitle you to park anywhere you like without getting a ticket!

Alton Mill Gallery - Preview Exhibition

A big thank you to the Alton Mill Gallery Committee for volunteering to dismantle, clean and install the new Preview Exhibition at the Alton Mill Gallery. A special thank you is extended to John Ashbourne who generously contributed peg board, paint and time, in order to create even more display space at the Mill. The energy, dedication and care that everyone took with this project was amazing.

The new exhibition truly showcases the incredible talent we have here in the Hills of Headwaters. Be sure to come by and get a taste of what is to come this fall at the Festival Art Show & Sale. The Show runs from July 4 - October 26.

If you are interested in helping with this committee please email - info@headwatersartsfestival.com More volunteers are needed.

We are currently planning a fundraiser to raise money for further improvements to the gallery (i.e. lighting, painting). More information on Mystery Mini
Masterpieces --to follow!

Thursday, June 19, 2008

2008 Headwaters Arts Festival Artists

Join us for the Headwaters Arts Festival Preview Show
Thursday, July 3 – Sunday, October 26, 2008
Historic Alton Mill - 1402 Queen St. Alton, ON
Hours: Wed. - Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. Noon-5pm


Headwaters Arts Festival Artists:

1. John Adams
2. John Ashbourne

3. Naomi Assenheim
4. Rosalinde Baumgartner

5. Craig Bell
6. Patrick Bogert - Nest 1 - elm wood
7. Sandy Bogert
8. Douglas Brown

9. Marlene Bulas

10. Pat
Burns-Wendland
11. Ellen Cameron

12. Iris Casey

13. Pavel Charousek (Charō) - Mother Nature - glazed earthenware
14. Trayc Dudgeon
15. Fabienne Good

16. Rosemary
Hasner
17. Merle Harstone
18. Nathan Hiller

19. Brenda Koechlin
20. Rudolf Kurz
21. Roslyn Levin

22. Kathie Lloyd
23. Virginia May - No reservations - watercolour
24. Gina McCloskey

25. Laurie McGaw

26. Kai-Liis McInnes

27. Rosemary Molesworth
28. Paul Morin
29. Monica O’Halloran Schut
30. Ron Pitts
31. Susan Powell
32. Jim Reid
33. Jim Stewart

34. Peggy Taylor Reid

35. Kathryn Thomson
36. Andrea Trace
37. Nancy Turner - Where Are We? - fabric, embroidery, mixed media
38. Anne-Marie Warburton

39. Jacek Wolski
40. Barry Young

The Headwaters Arts Festival Show & Sale
runs from September 26 to October 5th.

Works can be viewed at the SGI Caledon Centre for Culture and Education, 5 minutes south of Orangeville.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Jury Day

Jury day for this year's Headwaters Arts Festival Art Show & Sale took place on June 2nd. It was a difficult day of decisions to say the least!

The 12th Annual Art Show & Sale will feature 40 of our area’s most talented artists along with winners from our Spring Youth Art Show and a special memorial tribute to Ken Danby with assistance from his wife Gillian Danby. Awards will be presented to participating artists at our Festival Gala along with a special Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Paul Burdette, former owner of the Burdette Gallery.

Our panel of distinguished jurors included:

John Kissick: Artist and writer who has published an art history text Art: Context and Criticism, published reviews and is currently the Director of the School of Fine Art and Music at the University of Guelph, Ontario. His artwork is represented by Leo Kamen Gallery, Toronto.

Ted Fullerton: Program Coordinator - Fine Arts at Georgian College. Fullerton works in contemporary painting, printmaking and sculpture and is represented by Bau-Xi Gallery in Toronto.

(Image: Anne Stubbs, Ted Fullerton, John Kissick, Janet Dawson)

Janet Dawson: Freelance art historian and former gallery owner, Ms. Dawson has lectured on a variety of topics in Canada, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Mexico. Dividing her time between Toronto, Ontario and Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico, Ms. Dawson is currently writing on the art of Colombian artist Juanita Perez who is now based in Mexico City.

Anne Stubbs: Designer and owner of Beaver Mills Design Inc., in Erin which showcases a mix of antique and modern furnishings and art. Ms. Stubbs’ academic background in history, fine art and museology provides an understanding of the curatorial process and exposure to a variety of artistic styles and media.

Tony Meers: General Director of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Association of Canada. Prior to this position, Meers worked as a freelance illustrator for 20 years.

The exhibition will consist of approximately 200 works of art, including ceramics, sculpture, glass, drawing, painting, fibre, jewellery, photography, glass and mixed media. All works will be for sale.

The artists contributing to the Headwaters Arts Festival Art Show & Sale live, work or exhibit in the Hills of Headwaters. The Hills of Headwaters region includes Halton/Peel, Dufferin and Wellington Counties, the Towns of Caledon and Erin and surrounding areas northwest of Toronto, Ontario.

The premier event of the Headwaters Arts Festival, the opening night Festival Launch Party on September 26, launches our 17 day festival with an evening of art, music, wine and beer, and a stand-up gourmet dinner by local award winning restaurant, One99. Musical guests this year will include Rusty Ephemeris and Susan Lind’s beautiful blend of Celtic music. We invite guests to preview the Art Show & Sale and meet the artists, community partners, art lovers and supporters that make the festival happen.

The Exhibition runs from September 26 to October 5th. Works can be viewed at the SGI Caledon Centre for Culture and Education, 5 minutes south of Orangeville.



(Pictured above: Tony Meers, John Kissick, Ted Fullerton)

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Youth Arts Day - Saturday May 10th - Updated Images!

Thank you to all volunteers who helped make Youth Arts Day/Kidsfest at the Dufferin County Museum & Archives a success: Darrell Keenie, Ruby Qureshi, Jefferson Mappin, Shelagh Roberts, Mary Lazier and Wayne Baguley.

Thank you to
Greenspaces for Wellington for helping to teach us about rebuilding habitats for blue birds and bats and to Rita Reitsma for showing us all of her wonderful bookmaking skills and to Al the Pal - for clowning around.




Congratulations to all of the student award winners:



Visual Arts Program Program of the Year
Sponsored by Wayne Baguley, Sales Rep. Royal LePage RCR Realty
Westside Secondary School









Hugh & Cheryl Russel Award
Niki Sehmbi
Humberview Secondary School













Headwaters Arts Festival Award
Rosanna Casalinuovo

Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School











Headwaters Arts Festival Award
Rachel Reist
Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School











Dufferin County
Museum People's Choice Award
John Flemister
Centre Dufferin District High School












Booklore Honourable Mention
Cassie McReavy

Orangeville Secondary School












Maggiolly Art
Supplies Honourable Mention
Lindsay McEwen
Westside Secondary School
(award accepted on her behalf)











Papermoon Framing Honourable Mention
Leslie Kristjanson
Banting Memorial High School








Thank you to the Mayfield Secondary School Jazz Ensemble for entertaining the crowd!