Watercolour Woodcut Printing

VA-13-12 moko hanga (Watercolour Woodcut Printing) with Robert Achtemichuk
Saturday January 19 + 26,  1pm-4pm

$125 members/$140 non-members + $20 supply fee.

Register for this class by email or phone:
operations@buttonfactoryarts.ca
519.886.4577

Open Doors display at Button Factory

Display of photos, tools and other artifacts found in the building for Doors Open 2012.

Urban Landscape Painting class.

Urban Landscape Painting class taught by Robert Achtemichuk.

The class was asked to paint something they saw during a walk through downtown Waterloo we took the previous class. This was done from memory as the use of photos was discouraged. This was done to encourage insightful expression of an experience rather than copying a photo. lower attendance fees to this painting class was made possible through a grant from the Waterloo Regional Arts Fund and the cooperation of the Waterloo Community Art Centre (The Button Factory).

Ana Wilcken

Habiba Iqbal

Juana Duque

Loor Sakakini

Paul Gitschner

Salome Perez

Procession of the Species marks Earth Day

TheRecord - Procession of the Species marks Earth Day

New Online Members Gallery

WCAC is in the process of making an online gallery for members to show their work to the world!

If you are a member and would like to be a part of this, please email three images of your artwork in jpeg form and a 50 word bio to membersgallery@buttonfactoryarts.ca

If you would like to be part of the online gallery but you do not have images of your artwork available please call us at 519-886-4577.

SNAP Kitchener/Waterloo - Lauren Judge Art Opening

SNAP Kitchener/Waterloo - Lauren Judge Art Opening

PieceMeal First Dance

The piece pays special attention to play's critical stance on gender
performativity.  The characters wear traditional masculinity as a costume or
camouflage for self-defense purposes.  As a nod to this idea of 'passing',
I've employed an excessively 'feminine' aesthetic (lace, grace, quiet
flexibility, purity, ornamentality, etc) addressing the idea of conformity
as a coping mechanism in a culture unfriendly towards gender deviance.
In First Dance, the characters seek to deviate without seeming deviant and
find revolution without the boat-rocking as they work to carve new
traditions out of a history that excludes them.

In traditional ballroom dance, gender roles are forced upon participants by
the very mechanic of the medium.  With this comes the baggage of the subtle
violence inherent in gender roles under the surface. The dance steps
symbolize cultural expectations and freedom of expression within the
confines of allowed behaviours, and in First Dance, the feather step becomes
a metaphor for finding an opening within a tradition that appears to offer
little flexibility.  I've turned Alex Moore's feather step diagram into a
recurring, overlaying pattern in order to call attention to the plurality of
modes of gender expression and relationship types that exist, but are
sometimes invisible to us.

The characters describe a notable moment in a salsa club where two men begin
to dance and their actions deviate from expectation so much that
the normally-crowded floor clears around them. As this seems
symbolic of their personal struggles, I have chosen to recreate this moment
in the composition of the installation.

Star Portraits: Brenda Halloran

1st place

Janet Saunders

2nd place

Carol Melanson

3rd place

Debra Lengyell

The Waterloo Sketch Club presented its very own version of "Star Portraits",based on the popular tv show.  Our star this year is Mayor Brenda Halloran, who graciously consented to sit for us a few weeks ago at the Button Factory.  Our group has portrayed her in a variety of media, including acrylics, watercolours, ink, and collage!  The Mayor selected her favourite 3 pieces, and at the end of the show took home her First Choice!

Neighbours Mural for Pat the Dog's PieceMeal series

In this interpretation of Neighbours by Allie Bell, artist Jamie Quinn's aim was to tap into our collective memory as a society, and cause the viewer to use their critical, and cynical, eyes to analyze our shared world surroundings. With help from student volunteers, the group has created a striking visual piece called 'Foragers for Freedom', which reveals layers of sour notes about security, community and revolt. 

TheRecord - Daisy Rockwell to discuss painting international...

TheRecord - Daisy Rockwell to discuss painting international...

TheRecord - Waterloo Print Studio opens doors

TheRecord - Waterloo Print Studio opens doors

People's Choice Award 2011

People’s Choice winner for WCAC Annual Juried Show 2011
is Diana Erb’s painting, “Emerald City”.

Sarnia Winter Artwalk | Call for Vendors

 If you are a merchant or a vendor and want to have a booth this year at Sarnia Winter Artwalk register this week.

LINK

Making Money From Art - Identify Your Products

Making Money From Art - Identify Your Products

Some valuable tips for those who wish to get into the "business" of making art.

Waterloo Print Studio

Possibility Party

Article in Waterloo Chronicle

TheRecord - Playwright centre celebrates Trillium grant

TheRecord - Playwright centre celebrates Trillium grant

IMAGE 2011 Photography Exhibition Call for Entry

Call for entry: Ends June 24, 5PM

Drop off work: July 4, 2PM-6PM

Show: July 6-28

Reception: July 8

Registration forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Button Factory. 

Details can be found on the registration form or the Facebook event page.

Registration form  (pdf)

Currys Charitable Art Auction

Currys will be holding a Charitable Art Auction in October.

This fall, we are holding an Art Auction to showcase inspiring Canadian artistic talent and at the same time, help raise awareness and funds for Dystonia, a neurological movement disorder. Dystonia has affected a signifigant number of musicians & artists, making it a cause close to our hearts.

Three methods are being planned including a live auction, silent auction and an online sale. They are accepting all styles of drawing, painting and printmaking.

For more info see Currys website.

ARTifact[ory] | Call for Entry

an artistic and historic collaboration celebrating Waterloo's architectural heritage

featuring Button Factory Artists

September 14, 2011 to February 24, 2012

Proposals are now being accepted for participation in the upcoming exhibition at the
City of Waterloo Museum.

ARTifact[ory] is a first-time collaborative exhibition between the City of Waterloo Museum and the Waterloo Community Arts Centre at the Button Factory. We are seeking artists who work in various mediums to celebrate Waterloo’s architectural heritage through their one-of-a-kind artwork to be exhibited at the City of Waterloo Museum at Conestoga Mall.
Select one of Waterloo’s beautiful heritage homes or sites and let your creative juices flow! Find inspiration in a porch column, a window, the house or a winding park path. It’s up to you! A complete listing of these homes and sites can be found here or in printed form at the City of Waterloo Museum and the Waterloo Community Arts Centre at the Button Factory.

Reserve your heritage site selection early! Only 39 heritage sites are available, and as a result site selection will be on a first come basis. Please contact Judy Hunter at the City of Waterloo Museum at 519.885.8828 ext.16 with your selection and contact information. Additional information regarding the exhibition can be mailed out to you or an Artist Submission Packet is available for download in pdf. form.

All artwork will be exhibited at the City of Waterloo Museum at Conestoga Mall for public display from 14 September 2011 to 24 February 2012.

PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXHIBITION IS OPEN TO WATERLOO COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE MEMBERS ONLY. PLEASE CONTACT THE WATERLOO COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE AT 519.886.4577 FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP.