Headwaters Arts

Looking Back at 2008

2009-03-06T11:23:00.000-08:00

As this year's Festival planning is well underway, we thought that we would take a look back at some of the 2008 events held by Headwaters Arts...

Headwaters Arts Music Seminar
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

"People don't know what they missed!" This statement was made by a Sheridan student as she was leaving the day-long professional development workshop presented by Headwaters Arts. The quality of the speakers was top notch. Music industry experts, such as, Jeff Burns (Prism Music), Linda Dawe (Music Solutions Inc), Alex Andronache (Metalworks) and representatives from various schools, Bob Roper (Harris Institute), Jeff Wright (Trebas Institute) and Geoff Warder ( Fanshawe College), as well as Larry Kurtz of the Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival, and recording artist,Skye Sweetnam, each discussed their life experiences and areas of expertise and answered questions from the audience. The seminar also included four musical performances by Justin McDonald, Matt Marinelli (from the band, Borealis), Lisa Watson and Larry Kurtz. Thank you to all of our guest speakers who generously donated their time and expertise.

Advice from two of our speakers

In conversation with Bob Roper: Bob Roper has 38 years in the business. He is a Juno Award winner, former National Production Director at Capital/EMI, Tour Manager of Supertramp, A&R Director at Warner Music, Marketing Director for CPI and Executive Producer of the Juno Awards.

He began his presentation by speaking about some of the largest Canadian musicians today: Celine Dion, Shanya Tawain, Avril Lavagne, Diana Krawl, Nickleback. Many of these are solo Canadian musicians however there are between 150-250 people working under them (manager, lawyer, producer, tour manager, songwriters, musicians, road crews, promotion rep, consultant, etc.). There is an enormous opportunity to work in the industry. If you are able – move to get the job you want. There is a lot of demand for audio engineers. Look at television for example; there are 14 music channels. Move to India, China... It is not easy but there are lots of opportunities in recording, marketing, and publishing.

What are record companies looking for? Good songs, a unique live performance, and a focus. Start building your career early. Even if you have all of these things it is still a struggle. Independent labels do give artists more time to grow. Have fun with it and realize you can’t do it alone.

How do you protect your song? Record it on a CD or sheet music, or notes and mail it to yourself by registered mail. Turn intellectual property into physical property.

Skye Sweetnam discusses life in the industry: At only 20 years old, Skye has already toured 25 countries, performed for 2 million people and shared the stage with artists such as Britney Spears, Avril Lavinge, Hillary Duff and Ashlee Simpson and has appeared on the Tonight Show and was the voice for Barbie Diaries. Skye signed with Capital Records at age 14 and released her first CD Noise from the Basement. She was nominated for a Juno Award in 2006 and in 2007 released her second album Sound Soldier. She shared some of her experiences with the audience including some of her professional music videos, online (self directed) videos, and personal videos of visiting Capital Records in Hollywood, live performances and interacting with fans.

I create what I feel and what I like. I write, draw, act, do web design, videos and find it all very rewarding. My first break came at age 12. After doing talent shows and flogging a CD, my big break came when my CD made its way from a Bolton hair salon to EMI records through Sanderson Taylor. Zack Werner became my manager. James Robertson, age 20, became my song writer.

Skye discussed creating an EPK – Electronic Press Kit. It is an important tool that lets record companies understand more about you, your lifestyle and personality. Skye stated that her press kit was sent to Hollywood EMI at age 14 and shared a portion of it with the audience.

Skye's advice: The web is a great way to keep fans interested and excited. I have made videos, contests, keep an online journal. On the internet, you have complete artistic control which is fantastic. Always do what you can to keep the fans interested. I have a large fan base in Japan and released my album with a cover just for Japanese fans. That old saying – you’re only as good as your last hit. You can’t relax. You can have fun and it is great being creative all the time. Never be afraid of having rejection. Give them more than what they expect.

Check out some of Skye's online presence:

http://www.skyesweetnam.com/beta/
http://www.youtube.com/user/SkyeSweetnamVideo
http://www.myspace.com/skyesweetnam

Thank you:

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

Thank you to Theatre Orangeville and Taco Time (Orangeville) for their support, and to the Headwaters Arts Music Committee.

2008-11-20T10:13:00.000-08:00

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 Nov.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

Opening Night Success!

2008-10-02T11:16:00.000-07:00

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 quests 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.

Ken Danby Tribute at the SGI Centre

2008-09-23T15:33:00.000-07:00

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.

Headwaters Arts Lifetime Achievement Award for Paul Burdette

2008-09-11T08:18:00.000-07:00

(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

Small Towns: Big Impact

2008-08-28T14:49:00.000-07:00

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!

Artist Party and Information Session

2008-08-11T09:47:00.000-07:00

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!

Rogers TV Interview

2008-07-30T17:46:00.000-07:00

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!

Volunteer Opportunity

2008-07-17T11:59:00.000-07:00

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

Congratulations!

2008-07-15T14:07:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-15T13:35:00.000-07:00

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!

2008 Headwaters Arts Festival Artists

2008-06-19T10:44:00.001-07:00

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.

Jury Day

2008-06-10T10:57:00.000-07:00

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)

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

2008-05-13T13:06:00.000-07:00

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!

Call for Entry Deadline & Photo Shoot

2008-05-09T12:38:00.000-07:00

The Call for Entry - Photo Shoot took place the Alton Mill on May 3rd. A big thank you to Ross Hughes our photographer and volunteers, Rosemary Hasner and Mardi Steiner. The deadline for our Call for Entry is today, May 9th at 5PM. Good luck to all those that have entered.

Jurying will take place on June 2nd. Reminder - we strongly suggest that you submit one sample of your body of work for the jurying day. The piece must be dropped off for jurying at the SGI Caledon Centre for Culture and Education in Alton on Sunday, June 1 from 2-6PM. You must arrange for pick up of the work on Tuesday, June 3rd between 9AM and Noon.

Reminder:
Youth Arts Day at the Dufferin County Museum & Archives
Saturday, May 10, 2008
(Airport Rd & Hwy 89)

All Day: Student Art Show - featuring the very best in student artists from area secondary schools (continues to June 15)

Kidsfest Fun Events:

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sing-a-longs, magic tricks & listen to stories with performer Al the Pal throughout the morning

10:00 AM - Noon Birdhouse Building - for children between the age of two and ninety-two. Members of Greenspaces for Wellington, in the interest of our environment, will be hosting, between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm a make and take home birdhouse building workshop at a cost of $10 each (includes all materials)

10:00AM - Noon Bookmaking with Rita Reitsma - Join us in an introduction to making your own handmade books. Examples of handmade books and beautiful papers will be part of the presentation. Fundamental skills in folding, cutting and sewing paper will be taught with clear instructions to take home for more experimentation. There will be at least three different types of books made by each participant. All materials are provided. There is no fee. Children under eight need an adult to stay and help during the workshop.

Noon - 1:00 PM Lunch provided by Taco Time & Dairy Queen

2:00 PM Student Art Show Awards - Cash Prizes, Musical Performances by Mayfield Secondary School Students

FREE DRAW - win one of two pairs of tickets for a cooking class with award winning executive chef Robert Fracchioni, Millcroft Inn & Spa.

A big thank you to our Kidsfest Sponsor and our volunteers!

Wayne Baguley, Sales Rep.

Headwaters Arts First Event a Great Success!

2008-05-02T11:27:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all who attended and participated in this event.

The afternoon began with beautiful music performed by the Sea Kelpies (Rusty E phemeris and Susan Lind).

David Nairn welcomed everyone and thanked our sponsors, Black Birch Restaurant, Bistro Riviere, Theatre Orangeville, Hills of Headwaters Tourism and the Ministry of Culture.

Monica O'Halloran-Schut provided a brief history of the Headwaters Arts Network (HAN). HAN was created to address priorities identified by the arts community in the Hills of Headwaters through a series of planning meetings between 2003 and 2005. These priorities were addressed in an Action Plan, and four central themes, described as “pillars” were used to provide the focus for the planning and implementation process within the collective arts community, namely:

Business and Professional Development
Communication
Collaborative Marketing
Education of the Next Generation of Artists

As HAN shared common ground with the Headwaters Arts Festival it simply made sense to merge our efforts.

Jefferson Mappin spoke to the history of the Headwaters Arts Festival (HAF). HAF began in 1996 as a committee branching from the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association, along with a group of dedicated artists and volunteers. An annual festival emerged during the fall colours tourism season. In 2001, HAF become its own organization and continued to grow incorporating open studios and spring events such as Kidsfest. HAF has become a public showcase of the region's artistic diversity. To continue to grow the festival, create a membership program and obtain more volunteers, HAF agreed to join forces with HAN. To make that transition smoother, we have received a Ministry of Culture grant in partnership with Hills of Headwaters Tourism. The grant will allow Headwaters Arts to host a launch event, increase internal communications including this blog, create an arts sector calendar, pursue marketing and branding endeavours, board training, and provide professional workshops such as this one.

Margi Taylor Self announced the new Board of Headwaters Arts, reviewed a list of committees that need volunteers and introduced an emerging Membership Program.

Membership: The Board of Headwaters Arts is working on a membership program. Membership fees and benefits have not been finalized. We are thinking of ideas like:

Special, members-only pricing for:
- Entry fees to the juried Headwaters Art Show and Sale
- Listing fees for events and/or open studios for the annual arts festival
- Tickets for events, parties and seminars hosted by Headwaters Arts
- Memberships with our partner Headwaters Tourism
- Subscription to Headwaters Arts' e-newsletter (to help you stay in-touch with artistic happenings in the region)
- Basic web page with an image, contact information and short descriptive copy

Volunteers are the backbone of Headwaters Arts. Some put in many hours throughout the year. Others step in as they can to take on specific tasks. We’re seeking new members with energy and enthusiasm to participate in:

Membership Committee: We need people to assist us in developing a Membership Benefits Package.

Festival and Events Committees: While one group focuses on mounting our traditional fall Festival events, others are seeking to expand programming – such as the new Music Committee

Marketing Committee: This team plays a key role in promoting events, facilitating collaborative marketing, and supporting fundraising

Professional Development and Arts Education Committee: The goal of this committee is to provide business and professional development opportunities to established and emerging artists – through events, workshops, and information exchange.

Outreach and Internal Communications Committee: Focused on “people,” including volunteer recruitment and recognition, this committee connects artists and friends of the arts, and liaises with related community groups such as Arts Councils, municipal governments, Headwaters Tourism Association

Finance, Funding and Membership Committee: Headwaters Arts could not exist without the generous support of governments, corporate sponsors, and individual donors. This team leads the fundraising effort, and is building our new membership program.

Music Committee: Your chance to have your voice heard in this formative committee. Lots of ideas have come forward for professional development workshops, talent contests with prizes including recording studio time, local performances, etc.

Alton Mill Gallery Committee: We need people to assist us in developing the Alton Mill Gallery into a vibrant arts destination.

David Nairn encouraged those present to get involved with Headwaters Arts in any way they can. Volunteerism is so important in supporting our community.

Wayne Baguley, new President of Headwaters Arts, gave a heartfelt speech to the audience stating that only with a collective voice will we grow. It is our responsibility to nurture our artistic community. We want to make Headwaters a whole package - art, restaurants, golf, theatre, inns - an attractive destination to all visitors, nationally and eventually internationally.

Cory Trépanier provided the audience with an inspiring overview of his en plein air landscape painting style as well as the business of art. He outlined the unique challenges of painting in the arctic or northern Ontario - nightfall, the cold and wind, hurricanes, polar bears and carrying all that gear. Cory also related the challenges of marketing and promoting which is a daunting task to many but is so important to success.

Cory provided the following marketing tips: Build an effective mailing list. Start an email newsletter (that says something important each time you send it). Find a business mentor. Learn about marking--There are many podcasts and books to help you such as "The Art of Selling to the Affluent: How to Attract, Service, and Retain Wealthy Customers & Clients for Life" by Matt Oechsli. Build an effective website and change your homepage regularly. Tell your story and share your artistic process with your clients. Leverage the mystery of making art. Engage your clients. Why do all of this? To enable you to pursue your aspirations! Thank you Cory for sharing some of your experiences and your wonderful work! http://intothearctic.com/

2008/2009
Board of Directors

(left to right)
Wayne Baguley, President - Realtor
Monica O’Halloran-Schut, Vice-President - Artist
Jefferson Mappin, Treasurer - Actor
Janet Eagleson - Public Affairs Associate - Peel Health
Jeremy Grant - VP Development & Planning – Seaton Group (Alton Mill)
Rosemary Hasner - Artist
Adrian Horwood - Senior VP Marketing & Communications National Bank Financial
Mary Lazier - Artist
Janice Simpson - Organizational Consultant
Anne-Marie Warburton - Jewellery Artist / Gallery Owner
Margi Taylor Self, Past President - Artist / Conference & Event Organizer
Sharlene Rankin - Executive Director (in front)
David Nairn - Artistic Director, Theatre Orangeville (in front)

Thank you to all those volunteers that made this event happen. Thanks again to our sponsors!

Headwaters Arts April 25th Event

2008-04-22T12:49:00.000-07:00

Will you join us?

The Headwaters Arts Festival and Headwaters Arts Network
invite you to the first-ever event of the new, merged

HEADWATERS ARTS

When: Friday, April 25, 2008, 3 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Theatre Orangeville, 87 Broadway, Orangeville

Master of Ceremonies: David Nairn, Artistic Director, Theatre Orangeville

3 – 3:35 p.m.
• Welcome
• History of the two organizations
• New organizational structure and introduction of inaugural Board
• Update on grants and funding sources

3:35 – 4:15 p.m.
Presentation – “An Artist in the Wilderness” by
Cory Trépanier – noted Canadian landscape painter
and Hills of Headwaters resident – a lively look at
his art and innovations in marketing

4:15 – 5:30 p.m.
Reception (Refreshments. Hors d’oeuvres provided by
Black Birch Restaurant, Hockley Valley & Bistro Riviere, Erin)
Music by Rusty Ephemeris (Irish harp) and Susan Lind (flute)

Headwaters Arts is working to establish a vision for a new volunteer-based
organization that fosters the development, appreciation and enjoyment of all
arts in the Hills of Headwaters.

Headwaters Arts has recently received funding from the Ontario Ministry of Culture
to create increased opportunities for networking and professional development for
artists across the region through events such as this one.

Your voice is important – will you join us?

Volunteers are needed to sit on various committees and help shape the growth of this newly merged organization. Sign-up sheets will be available.

R.S.V.P. to 519-943-1149 or info@headwatersartsfestival.com