The Jurors have finished their work, and the selected paintings are on the walls. Come to the Button Factory, October 2 to 30, to see Rhythm of Life, our annual juried show. This year's jurors - Peter Etril Snyder, Robert Achtemichuk, and Marshall Ward - have selected 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes, and 3 honourable mentions. The winners will be announced at the reception this Friday, October 9, 5pm to 7pm.
This year's reception will feature jazz music by Jazz Cafe Noir and food from Seven Shores Cafe.
Participating Artists are:
Wendy Albrecht
Rouaida Al-madrmani
Jane Bayne
Nicole Coviello
David Crow
Sanela Dizdar
Adele Figliomeni
Frances Gregory
Jim Heldmann
Carol Hughes
Pat Kalyn
Teri Keenliside
Linda Kellar
Jean Marshall
Kathleen Poste
Don Routly
Erwin Rummel
Dawna Saba
Ann Vandenberg Sczyrba
Gail Vanderzee
Nicole Waddick
Brian Whitfield
Leandra Zarnow
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Painting Contest, Word on the Street 2009
The Button Factory, Neruda Productions and Latin Life Magazine were at Victoria Park on Saturday for the Word on the Street festival. We hosted a painting contest for kids aged 5-14. The winner will have their painting featured on the front cover of the next issue of Latin Life! Other prizes included a Chapters gift card, and a night at the movies! We had 45 entries, and the decision was tough.
The theme of the paintings: fall.
The winners: Oliver and Eric!
Monday, September 21, 2009
10 Benefits for WCAC Members and 10 Reasons Why You Should Be a Member Too!
- WCAC Members get 15% off all WCAC courses and workshops
- WCAC members get 15% off at State of the Art Supplies (84 King Street North Waterloo, ON N2J 2X4 - (519) 725-8585)
- WCAC members can join the Sketch Club each Wednesday morning, 10am to 12noon for $2
- WCAC members can attend KWSA meetings, the first Tuesday of every month
- WCAC members can show their works in two annual exhibits: Colours of Art members show in April, and the Annual Juried Show in October
- WCAC members get the Program Catalogue first
- WCAC members can attend the Annual General Meeting each year and vote in members to the Board of Directors
- WCAC members get regualar emails informing them about upcoming events and exhibition opportunities
- WCAC members have free access to the media lab
- It only costs $30 for an individual and $50 for a family for 12 months!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Take the time to read this wonderful article by our own Life Drawing Instructor, Marshall Ward.
http://www.waterloochronicle.ca/opinions/article/187606
http://www.waterloochronicle.ca/opinions/article/187606
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Dear Members,
It is that time of year again, where we all gather for the Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors and I look forward to seeing you Thursday September 24 at 7pm at the Button Factory to present our annual report and financials, as well as a special tribute to our past Executive Director Sher DiCiccio.
Please look for a letter in the mail from me with the agenda and Board news, as well as a proxy voting form if you are unable to attend.
See you there!
- Lauren Judge, General Manager
It is that time of year again, where we all gather for the Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors and I look forward to seeing you Thursday September 24 at 7pm at the Button Factory to present our annual report and financials, as well as a special tribute to our past Executive Director Sher DiCiccio.
Please look for a letter in the mail from me with the agenda and Board news, as well as a proxy voting form if you are unable to attend.
See you there!
- Lauren Judge, General Manager
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Canadian Red Cross Exhibit Opens in KW
WATERLOO, August 11, 2009 - Pictures Talk, a Canadian Red Cross exhibition showcasing 25 photos taken by young survivors of the 2004 tsunami, was unveiled today at the Waterloo Button Factory and Kitchener's Fairview Park Mall. The exhibition offers a rare glimpse of post-tsunami recovery through a child's eyes.
"The children who took these photographs are survivors of the devastating tsunami - many of them lost loved ones and friends, their homes and all of their belongings," said Karen Charles, disaster response manager for the Red Cross in Southwestern Ontario. "By providing a glimpse into the lives of these children today, the exhibit offers a unique perspective on how life returns for young survivors in disaster-affected communities. Pictures Talk gives our community the opportunity to see up close the positive effect their tremendous outpouring of support has provided to the tsunami survivors."
In 2008, the Canadian Red Cross provided young Indonesians, aged eight to sixteen years old, with disposable cameras and an invitation to photograph what represented their world today. The result is Pictures Talk, a story of hope and renewal four years after the tsunami. The exhibit is a collection of 25 striking photographs selected from more than 1,000 photos taken by 41 Indonesian children.
Pictures Talk will be on display from August 11 to 21. The exhibition is open to the general public during regular business hours, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.
Red Cross delegate, Kathy Mueller, a former newscaster in London, ON was on hand for the unveiling. Ms. Mueller has been working in Indonesia for the last year and was able to provide updates on post-tsunami recovery.
"The Waterloo Community Arts Centre is pleased to have this exhibit on display, as it uses art to take a positive step in a community's development," said Lauren Judge, general manager of the Button Factory.
Many Canadians will recall watching news on Boxing Day 2004, of the Indian Ocean tsunami and subsequent earthquakes which killed more than 225,000 people and left another 1.6 million homeless. Tens of thousands of homes, schools and hospitals were destroyed.
Canadians responded to the disaster in record-breaking numbers, donating more than $200 million to the Canadian Red Cross. These donations had even more impact when CIDA introduced a matching program, contributing another $131 million. Canadian donations have helped almost 4 million survivors rebuild their lives.
Individuals and corporations in the Kitchener-Waterloo area were especially generous, donating more than $2 million to the Red Cross to support tsunami relief and recovery.
"The response in our community was overwhelming," said Ms. Charles. "Pictures Talk is an opportunity for everyone here to see how their donations continue to touch the lives of so many people who were affected by the tsunami."
For more information about the Red Cross tsunami relief and to view the virtual Pictures Talk exhibit, please visit www.redcross.ca/tsunami
"The children who took these photographs are survivors of the devastating tsunami - many of them lost loved ones and friends, their homes and all of their belongings," said Karen Charles, disaster response manager for the Red Cross in Southwestern Ontario. "By providing a glimpse into the lives of these children today, the exhibit offers a unique perspective on how life returns for young survivors in disaster-affected communities. Pictures Talk gives our community the opportunity to see up close the positive effect their tremendous outpouring of support has provided to the tsunami survivors."
In 2008, the Canadian Red Cross provided young Indonesians, aged eight to sixteen years old, with disposable cameras and an invitation to photograph what represented their world today. The result is Pictures Talk, a story of hope and renewal four years after the tsunami. The exhibit is a collection of 25 striking photographs selected from more than 1,000 photos taken by 41 Indonesian children.
Pictures Talk will be on display from August 11 to 21. The exhibition is open to the general public during regular business hours, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.
Red Cross delegate, Kathy Mueller, a former newscaster in London, ON was on hand for the unveiling. Ms. Mueller has been working in Indonesia for the last year and was able to provide updates on post-tsunami recovery.
"The Waterloo Community Arts Centre is pleased to have this exhibit on display, as it uses art to take a positive step in a community's development," said Lauren Judge, general manager of the Button Factory.
Many Canadians will recall watching news on Boxing Day 2004, of the Indian Ocean tsunami and subsequent earthquakes which killed more than 225,000 people and left another 1.6 million homeless. Tens of thousands of homes, schools and hospitals were destroyed.
Canadians responded to the disaster in record-breaking numbers, donating more than $200 million to the Canadian Red Cross. These donations had even more impact when CIDA introduced a matching program, contributing another $131 million. Canadian donations have helped almost 4 million survivors rebuild their lives.
Individuals and corporations in the Kitchener-Waterloo area were especially generous, donating more than $2 million to the Red Cross to support tsunami relief and recovery.
"The response in our community was overwhelming," said Ms. Charles. "Pictures Talk is an opportunity for everyone here to see how their donations continue to touch the lives of so many people who were affected by the tsunami."
For more information about the Red Cross tsunami relief and to view the virtual Pictures Talk exhibit, please visit www.redcross.ca/tsunami
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
People's Choice Award 2009
The People's Choice Award winner for this year's IMAGE photo exhibit is:
Robin Andrade for her photo "Snoop".
Robin has won a beautiful set of photo albums from
Bent's Foto Source in Uptown Waterloo.
Robin Andrade for her photo "Snoop".
Robin has won a beautiful set of photo albums from
Bent's Foto Source in Uptown Waterloo.
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