June 2013 - Arts Ottawa East / Arts Ottawa Est

ARTSOE.CA
june 2013
A World of Fibre Awaits Page 7
Music and Beyond
International Flavour Page 9
Amped After Dark Page 10

ISSN 1195-2229 | Volume 26, No. 2
ABOUT ARTNEWS:
ARTnews is AOE Arts Council’s arts magazine that provides upcoming event
information, highlights opportunities for professional development, addresses
current issues in the arts sector, recognizes the achievements of artists and
arts organizations in the community, and profiles AOE members.
To advertise or submit articles contact: cristiane@artsoe.ca
AOE ARTS COUNCIL | Shenkman Arts Centre
245 Centrum Blvd., Suite 260
Ottawa, ON K1E 0A1 | 613.580.2767
Deadline for the October issue: August 31, 2013
Date to reserve ad space: August 19, 2013
On the cover: Red Spider Dance, by textile artist Krystyna Sadej as
shown in an outdoor installation at the Triennale International des Arts
Textiles en Outaouais 2010. See this textile work and many other of her
pieces on exhibit, as part of the 2013 Triennale, at the AOE Gallery from
August 25 to October 10, 2013. Photo: Ken Ewen
ARTNEWS TEAM:
Publisher and Editor: Cristiane Doherty
French Editor: Denis St-Jules
Contributors: Julie Cruikshank, Lindsay Mann, Aileen Murray,
Annie Taylor
Design and layout: Michael Rhodes, RGD
Printing: So-Tek Graphics
AOE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Kathy MacLellan, President
Michael Curran, Vice-President /Director Business Outreach
Denis St-Jules, Vice-President/ Director Public Affairs
Eric Robineau, Treasurer/Secretary
Marlene Hoff, Director Membership
Marc Ouimet-McPherson, Director Legal Affairs
Don Roy, Director Outreach
Anik Bouvrette, Director-at-large
Karen Goetzinger, Director-at-large
Heather Jamieson, Past-President/Recording Secretary
AOE ADMINISTRATION:
Micheline Joanisse, Executive Director
Louise Michaud, Program Director
Cristiane Doherty, Director of Communications
Jocelyne Garbutt, Membership Administrator
Cassandra Olsthoorn, Program Coordinator and ARTicipate Coordinator
Rachel Crossan, Office Administrator and Development Coordinator
Jacquie Embleton, Bookkeeper
AOE SPONSORS:
AOE Arts Council welcomes
the following new members
who joined from February 1 to
May 1, 2013:
ARTISANS
Edda Brown
PHOTOGRAPHY
Claude Brazeau
DONATIONS WELCOME:
AOE Arts Council is a Registered Charitable Organization and welcomes tax
deductible donations from its supporters. Donors to the United Way Campaign
are encouraged to designate AOE Arts Council as the recipient of their
charitable payroll deduction. Charitable Registration Number: 12177 7023
RR001. Donations can also be made at www.artsoe.ca or over the phone.
ABOUT AOE ARTS COUNCIL:
AOE Arts Council (AOE) has been serving the arts community for 25
years. As a not-for-profit charitable organization, AOE acknowledges the
generosity of its donors, funders and partners who assist the Council to
promote, support and develop the arts in Ottawa. AOE represents a bilingual
membership, from all art disciplines, of over 450 artists, organizations
and supporters. Join AOE today at www.artsoe.ca or by phone at
613.580.2767.
FOLLOW US:
Sign up for AOE e-news at www.artsoe.ca
@AOEOttawa
Like our Fan Page at ArtsOE
FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
DANCE
Lana Morton
LITERARY ARTS
Aurore Alessandra
SUPPORTERS
Larissa Bondarchuk, Bond Professional Consulting Sevices
VISUAL ARTS
Marie Arsenault
Shahrukh Ashraf
Louise Butler
Gisèle Dallaire
Olga Dobrinevskaya
Helen Drouin
Alain Godbout
Gillian King
Diana Kline
Tina Petrovicz
Olivia Quesnel
Madeleine Rathwell
Melanie Ritchie
Sylvie Sabourin
MEDIA SPONSORS:
Councillors: Bob Monette, Stephen Blais, Rainer Bloess, Tim Tierney
PROUD RESIDENT
ARTS PARTNER:

SAVE
Editor’s Note
There is something about this time of
year that heightens the senses.
Maybe it’s the intensity of the sun,
the smell of grilled food, the laughter of
company on the deck and the visual array of
flora in its abundant glory. There are so
many possible outcomes for fantastic
weekends and extended weekday evenings,
that sadly, in our climate we just have to do
our best to squeeze it all in during this
season.
This issue of ARTnews is giving you
a glimpse of some potential seasonal
activities. If you like nature walks with a
twist, art tours, artistic destinations for family
experiences, and not-to-be-missed outdoor
performances, then keep this magazine as
your go-to summer read.
Share the common thread of fibre art with
over 26 artists involved with the second
International Triennial of Textile Arts in the
Outaouais on pages 6 to 7. Want to add
more international flavour to your itinerary?
Then see page 9 for performances in the
Music & Beyond Festival and turn to page 11
for the National Gallery of Canada’s Sakahàn:
International Indigenous Art exhibit.
Discover
public art
in your community
Vision Weave, by textile artists Thoma Ewen
and Gabby Ewen, is a visual expression of
inter-cultural and inter-generational creative
collaboration. Hidden within the woven wool
banners suspended from the foyer ceiling
of the Albion Heatherington Community
Centre are over 100 ‘vision messages’ for
the present and future written by members
of that community.
The artist team set up their portable loom
outdoors at the Better Beginnings Better
Futures June celebration, and in the centre
throughout July 2010 to teach, animate,
communicate and direct the weaving of
the Vision Weave project with community
members of all ages. On strips of ribbon
and fabric entwined throughout the textiles
contributors declared their shared hopes,
dreams and visions for a vibrant, peaceful
and creative community.
Z
As always, we welcome your comments.
Send us an email with story ideas and
images at cristiane@artsoe.ca. Of note,
we will only be publishing a third and final
issue for this year in October. Deadlines for
content submissions, booking ad space
dates, and our 2013 advertising rate card
are posted online at www.artsoe.ca.
Cristiane Doherty
Use this card for a 5% discount on most purchases & RONA will make a
corresponding donation to ARTicipate (ARTicipate.ca). You will support local
artists at the Shenkman Arts Centre.
Photo: City of Ottawa
Utilisez cette carte et obtenez 5% de rabais sur la plupart des achats à
RONA et ARTicipez (ARTicipez.ca) recevra un don correspondant de RONA afin
d’appuyer les artistes locaux au Centre des Arts Shenkman.
RONA, 1880 Innes, Gloucester, 613-741-6331, PIN# 1570
RONA, 585 West Hunt Club, Nepean, 613-226-5636, PIN# 1699
Vision Weave, by textile artists Thoma Ewen
and Gabby Ewen
The Public Art Program commissions
artists’ works for display in public spaces.
A percentage of funds for municipal
development projects are allocated for
public art in order to enhance communal
spaces and make art accessible to
everyone.
For more information about the artist and
new public art visit ottawa.ca.
ommercial
counter at:
te carte au
merciales:
Compte # : ART
Compte # : ART
We believe
that art
matters.
Established by AOE Arts
Council, the ARTicipate
Endowment Fund enables
local artists and arts
organizations to present
their work at the
Shenkman Arts Centre.
Utilisez cette carte et obtenez 5% de rabais sur la
plupart des achats à RONA et ARTicipez
(ARTicipez.ca) recevra un don correspondant de
RONA afin d’appuyer les artistes locaux au Centre
des Arts Shenkman.
5
%
& RONA will make a corresponding donation to
ARTicipate (ARTicipate.ca). You will support local
artists at the Shenkman Arts Centre.
Use this card for a 5% discount on most purchases
ÉPARGNEZ
Every visit
Present this card at the Commercial Sales counter at:
Présentez cette carte au comptoir des ventes commerciales:
RONA, 1880 Innes, Gloucester, 613-741-6331, PIN# 1570
RONA, 585 West Hunt Club, Nepean, 613-226-5636, PIN# 1699
Use the card below to
receive a 5% discount
on most purchases and
RONA will make a matching
donation to the fund.
Make a donation at
www.articipate.ca
5 %
À chaque visite
FONDS DE DOTATION
ENDOWMENT FUND
ARTnews 5.13 Promo
RONA, 1880 Innes, Gloucester, 613-741-6331, PIN# 1570
RONA, 585 West Hunt Club, Nepean, 613-226-5636, PIN# 1699
ARTNEWS JUNE 2013 3

AOE News
AOE Arts Council Board for 2013-14
AOE Arts Council is pleased to announce
that, following its March 27, 2013 AGM,
Kathy MacLellan has been elected President
of its Board of Directors, replacing Heather
Jamieson, who acted as President for
the past six years. Kathy brings with her
experience from serving as Chair of MASC
from 2007-2013 and as a past Director of
the Ottawa School of Speech & Drama. Her
connection to the performing arts world as
a writer, narrator, actor, puppeteer and Co-
Artistic Director with Rag and Bone Puppet
Theatre will certainly complement the insight
she will contribute during her tenure with the
Board.
The Board has added two new directors
who are members of the artistic community;
Anik Bouvrette, Artistic Director of Tara
Luz Danse, and Karen Goetzinger, who is
an established fibre artist. A new role was
also appointed to Denis St. Jules as Vice-
President/Director Public.
AOE’s staff and Board are happy to
welcome these appointments as we work
together to fulfill the Council’s strategic
directions in the coming year.
“We are happy to see even more artist
representation on our Board of Directors,”
says Micheline Joanisse, Executive Director
of AOE Arts Council. “By engaging new
President........................................................................ Kathy MacLellan
Vice-President/Director Business Outreach................. Michael Curran
Vice-President/Director Public Affairs.......................... Denis St. Jules
Treasurer/Secretary...................................................... Eric Robineau
Director Membership..................................................... Marlene Hoff
Director Legal Affairs.................................................... Marc Ouimet-McPherson
Director Outreach.......................................................... Don Roy
Director-at-large........................................................... Anik Bouvrette
Director-at-large........................................................... Karen Goetzinger
Past-President/Recording Secretary............................ Heather Jamieson
Kathy MacLellan,
President
Anik Bouvrette,
Director-at-large
directors, we can create even more
opportunities for artists and promote the
creative industries. We also look forward to
working with Kathy as our President and
Photo: Michael Slobodian
Karen Goetzinger,
Director-at-large
thank Heather for her hard work, dedication
and leadership.”
Stirring emotion for 50 years and counting
Provoquer des émotions depuis 50 ans
et ce n’est pas fini
www.arts.on.ca
4 ARTSOE.CA

Mon.-Fri., 9:00-4:30 p.m.
Shenkman Arts Centre,
245 Centrum Blvd., Ottawa
www.artsoe.ca
Presented by:
Ruth Dick: Hydrogen Bonds May 28 to June 27, 2013
“Exploring the complexity of the mundane” is the intention of photographer Ruth Dick, who
captures the intricacy of an often overlooked world in her latest exhibition. Focusing on the
elaborate miniature structures that compose the everyday matter surrounding us, Ruth finds
harmony in the labyrinthine networks of line, shape, and texture.
Beginning her photographic practice only two years ago, Ruth Dick was inspired by the work
of friends appearing on social media. A self-proclaimed “obsessive shooter,” Ruth brings
her camera with her everywhere and never misses an opportunity to capture the beauty that
surrounds her.
Meet Ruth at the vernissage on June 2 from 1-3 p.m.
Hydrogen Bonds, Ruth Dick
ruthiedick@gmail.com
Jacqueline Milner & Erica Taylor: Branches July 3 to August 15, 2013
“Branches” is the latest photography and sculpture joint exhibition by collaborative artists Jacqueline Milner and Erica Taylor that explores
the life and plight of trees and forests. With a shared passion for environmental preservation, these two artists push the dialogue about the
impact of the modern world on the sacred spaces in nature. Jacqueline and Erica find inspiration in the web-like structures of a forested
space, and see the branches as an endless muse: representing reach,
change, and choice.
“Choosing the materials and methods of working which have the least
amount of impact on our environment” is a choice Jacqueline Milner
stands by in her artistic endeavors. For this collaborative exhibition, Jacqueline
experiments with photography, an interest she’s explored since
her youth. Jacqueline aspires to continue the conversation in sustaining
biodiversity and uses her creativity to voice her opinions.
Meet the artists at the vernissage on July 7 from 1-3 p.m.
www.image-inephotography.com
www.ericataylorart.com
Le reste de la journée, Jacqueline Milner
Treeform, Erica Taylor
Save the Date
NOV
7 13
Shenkman Arts Centre
Join AOE Arts Council in raising funds to create
opportunities for artists and to support the ARTicipate
Endowment Fund.
6:30 p.m.
Shenkman Arts Centre
Early Bird Tickets on sale until
September 30
$65 individual $ 325 group (6 tickets)
• Silent auction and draw
• Catered food stations
• Entertainment
• Artistic demonstrations
To buy tickets, donate to the auction or become a sponsor
visit: www.artsoe.ca
ARTNEWS JUNE 2013 5

FIBRE ARTIST PROFILE – Cristiane Doherty
Past
and present:
Looking at the
past through a
new perspective
Photos: Joanna Jarecka
As part of the Triennale Internationale
des Arts Textiles en Outaouais 2013,
from August 25 to October 10, 2013
the AOE Gallery will present a showcase of
an accomplished contemporary tapestry
and mixed media artist whose unique
experimental work incorporates a dynamic
range of textures, designs, colors, and
recycled materials.
This retrospective of Krystyna Sadej’s
work, illustrates an evolution of
approaching traditional weaving methods
with her playful filling of space, which
transcend art activism, creating beauty out
of environmental waste.
Krystyna is mostly known as a tapestry
artist, and this woven medium has greatly
influenced her mixed-media art. These
texture-rich works reflect her own unique
philosophy of allowing herself “looseness
of expression.” Her work tends to veer
away from conventional forms and
landscapes by creating new relationships
with her interpretive approaches.
“I am fascinated with experimenting and
searching for new and abstract ways to
share expression through fine art and
art tapestry,” says Sadej. “I am more
interested in colour, form, and space than
in creating realistic images.”
She is energized by the often fresh and
impressionistic look that can be achieved
by using unconventional materials. For
instance, she can attain amazing results
when weaving vibrant colours from t-shirt
strips and obtain dramatic effects from foil
and woven plastic.
“For the past few years, I have been
concentrating on creating woven pieces
from recyclable materials,” she adds. “I
“I would like to
encourage and inspire
more artists to adopt
something old to
create something
new, while making a
small contribution to
protecting our exhausted
environment.”
- Krystyna Sadej
would like to encourage and inspire more
artists to adopt something old to create
something new, while making a small
contribution to protecting our exhausted
environment.”
Originally from Poland, Krystyna has
exhibited in solo and group shows
internationally over the last 30 years, and
her art is owned by collectors in Europe,
Canada, and the United States. She
has certainly played a role in the fiber art
world, having founded the Harmony and
Woven Bridges Fiber Art Groups and
as a member of the Canadian Tapestry
Network.
Krystyna holds fine art diplomas from the
School of Art, Montreal and the School
of Art, Wroclaw. A self-taught fibre artist,
she has shared her passion of visual arts
through workshops and classes taught in
Ottawa, Korea and privately, in her artist
space, Studio Sadej.
www.krystynasadej.com
1. Icescape I
2. Icescape II
3. Galactic I
4. Detail:
Recycling
Galaxy
4
1 2
3
6
ARTSOE.CA

A World of Fibre Art Awaits
Moon Rain Centre in the Gatineau hills will present the second International
Triennial of Textile Arts in the Outaouais 2013 - a rare opportunity to experience
the world of contemporary international textile art.
The theme for this edition is matrices, by definition an environment for creation and
development; a surrounding web or structure.
This event includes an artists’ residency for the creation of outdoor textile arts installations,
exhibitions and conferences presented in collaboration with exhibition centres throughout
the Ottawa and Outaouais regions, and a series of textile art workshops taught onsite at
Moon Rain Centre by world-renowned textile artists.
“We were overwhelmed with the support for the event in 2010 and
knew we had to continue to expand the view of the Canadian textile
arts community by way of this type of cultural exchange and growth
experiences with other international artists,” says Gabby Ewen, event
organizer and textile artist.
Outdoor Textile Art Installations
This outdoor laboratory brings together 26 artists in the creation of 13
outdoor textile art installations along a 1.5 km walking trail at Moon Rain
Centre. The stroll will leave you in awe at how teams made up of one
emerging artist with one experienced artist integrate textile arts into the
natural environment.
“It is a great opportunity to be collaborating with other artists, and to
really step into being an artist,” says emerging fibre artist Hanna Ranger.
Fibre Art Exhibitions
See a spectrum of textile arts
exhibitions by professional
Quebecois, Canadian and
international artists at multiple
exhibition spaces throughout the
Ottawa and Outaouais region. Plan
your custom art tour by visiting
the website for shows, dates and
locations.
“The Mississippi Valley Textile
Museum is thrilled to showcase
these intentional exhibitions.
Visitors will experience textiles
Garden Wall by Susan Tabor Avila
produced by masters of the craft,
from the ancient Egyptians to
dazzlingly modern designs by a renowned international tapestry weaver,” says Michael Rikley-
Lancaster, Executive Director of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. These exhibits will
add to the already fascinating material that can be enjoyed at this National Historic Site, The
Rosamond Woollen Company circa 1867.
Collective Fibre Creations
The public and professional textile artists will be working together to create collective fibre
works and contemporary textile art installations in situ. Look for these opportunities to
participate and view the impressive collaborative efforts across the Outaouais region.
Visit www.moonrain.ca for complete details, calendar of events, participating exhibition
sites and artists, directions, workshop descriptions, and registration.
Installation from 2010 walk by Andie Haltrich, Quebec
ARTNEWS JUNE 2013 7
Photo: Joanne de Nobriga

AOE MEMBERS
Singing their song
Capital Chordettes:
50 years of music,
fun and friendship
This year, the Capital Chordettes celebrates
50 years of entertaining Ottawa area
audiences and developing bonds of
friendship among women of all ages and
from all walks of life who share a love of
singing in harmony.
In 1963, the group chartered with Harmony,
Inc., an international, non-profit organization
whose purpose is to empower all women
through education, friendship and a cappella
singing in the barbershop style. The
group competes annually in Harmony, Inc.
contests and has distinguished itself three
times as International Champion.
With just four directors in their history, the
Capital Chordettes has benefited from great
continuity in its musical leadership. Musical
Director Carolyn Henderson is talented,
energetic, and dedicated to helping the
group be the best performers that they
can be. The daughter of a charter member
and a former director, Carolyn brings an
extensive music background and significant
performance experience to her role in the
chorus.
Capital Chordettes – in 1963
As an active member of
the Ottawa area cultural
community the chorus
performs regularly and has
made several recordings. The
Capital Chordettes has been
a proud member of AOE Arts
Council for many years and
appreciates the Council’s
continuous support.
Performance highlights over the
years have included Canada Day
celebrations on Parliament Hill, opening
ceremonies for the Canadian Museum
of Civilization and Ottawa City Hall, and
singing for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince
Philip on the occasion of their 50th wedding
anniversary.
The Capital Chordettes rehearse most
Tuesdays from mid-August to mid-June and
welcome visitors and new members for a
great evening of music, fun, and friendship.
Come join their song!
The Capital Chordettes – in 2013
Photo by Raylene Mulrooney
The chorus has a number of 50th
anniversary events planned throughout
the year, including an exciting Musical
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre on June
7 and 8, 2013. You can enjoy their recent
commemorative CD, Happy Together, by
ordering a copy on their website.
www.capitalchordettes.ca
Aileen Murray
Of brush and clay
A pairing of artists’ work with texture
and colour
For ceramic artist Marie Paquette and
painter Ann Gruchy, the decision to display
their work together nine years ago has
flourished into an annual spring exhibition
full of fabulous complicity.
Both artists have evolved over the years,
along similar paths exploring texture and
colour in their respective media. They have
since distanced themselves from functional
or figurative work.
Ann works in watercolour, inks and acrylic,
always emphasizing light and atmosphere
in her paintings, which range from semi
to complete abstractions. Some of her
watercolours are produced on canvas
allowing its woven surface to show through
the transparent pigments. In her acrylics,
the paints are often applied onto a surface
prepared with plaster to achieve texture.
Recently, she has been painting acrylic on
paper or terra skin and mounting it on wood
cradleboards.
Marie shapes her clay objects by hand,
working with the clay while never imposing
her vision; she lets the medium guide
the final creation. By folding, pinching,
stretching, pressing and decorating the clay
with bark or wood, Marie creates naturally
textured objects. Her pieces are often
African Queen by Ann Gruchy
wood-fired through a
process of intense fire,
flames and ash that give
birth to unpredictable, Vase by Marie Paquette
unique, earthy surfaces.
Take a summer drive to 1584 Sobeau Court
in Kars to see their latest ceramics and
paintings displayed in thoughtful, common
settings on June 8 and 9, open from 10 a.m
to 5 p.m.
www.anngruchy.com
www.mariepaquette.blogspot.ca
8
ARTSOE.CA

ARTS COMMUNITY
World-class
performances of
Music and Beyond
Festival to showcase talents of
artists from around the world
Ottawa is well-known for being packed
with festivals in summertime. No matter
what your passion is, chances are there is
a festival for you. A highlight of the season
and one you will definitely want to check
out is Music and Beyond from July 4 to
15. Now in its fourth year, the festival is
known for bringing distinguished classical
musicians and performers to the Ottawa
area, and 2013 is no exception.
One of the major features of Music and
Beyond is the chance to see classical
artists from all over the world. Each year
the festival creates a truly international
flavour, showcasing performances that
reflect the diversity of music. Among the
performers making their way to Ottawa
this year for Music and Beyond are the
Grammy nominated Armenian-Canadian
soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian, known for
her vocal work for The Lord of the Rings:
The Two Towers, and the Borodin Quartet
from Russia. Founded in 1945, the Borodin
Quartet is one of the longest-standing string
quartets in the world.
Also appearing at Music and Beyond
this year is American composer,
musician, and satirist Peter Schickele and
Germany’s Auryn Quartet, one of the most
internationally sought-after performing
ensembles. Peter Schickele is probably best
known for his elaborate comedy persona,
P.D.Q. Bach, whose offbeat and absurd
compositions include Grand Serenade for
an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion, and
A Little Nightmare Music.
Families with children will want to check out
the free Kids’ Music and Arts Day on July 7
(11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) for the chance to take part
in workshops and activities, performances,
and instrument demonstrations. Another
major highlight is the July 9 Piano Gala,
featuring 65 pianists and 10 Steinway
Concert Grand pianos. With world-class
performances, comedy, and events for
children of all ages, Music and Beyond will
surely be one of the highlights of the summer.
http://musicandbeyond.ca/
www.facebook.com/musicandbeyond
Julie Cruikshank
ChILdREn
&TEEn
SummER
CAmpS
CAmpS d’ÉTÉ
EnFAnTS ET
AdoLESCEnTS
FuEL youR CREATIVITy
LIBÈRE TA CRÉATIVITÉ
Monday to Friday, 9 aM to 4 pM
July and august
age groups: 6-8 / 9-12 / 13-15
lundi au vendredi, 9 h à 16 h
Juillet et août
groupes d’âge: 6-8 / 9-12 / 13-15
245 boul Centrum boulevard, orlÉans, on
shenkman arts Centre des arts shenkman
613.580.2765 | artottawa.Ca
faCebook.Com/artottawa.Ca | twitter@artottawa
ARTNEWS JUNE 2013 9

OTTAWA CREATIVE SCENE
JAZZ FESTIVAL – AFTER DARK SERIES
Amped After Dark
The Jazz Festival is promising to be
something special this year, not only
because of the wonderful lineup on the main
stage, but because of the After Dark series.
Instead of heading home after catching acts
like David Byrne and St. Vincent you can
walk over to the OLG tent across the road
at Marion Dewar Plaza for something a little
different.
“People generally don’t want to go home
right after a concert,” says Evan Clark,
marketing and media coordinator. “Everyone
is buzzed from the great show they just
saw and the After Dark series allows those
smiles to not just stay fixed on people’s
faces but to stretch them even wider.”
You may remember a similar series from
years past but After Dark is taking the late
night scene to a new level. Artists who
aren’t labeled as traditional jazz but who are
influenced by the genre will be featured on
this stage.
“There is a conscious effort on behalf of
the festival to attract new audiences,” Clark
continues. “This series allows us to do that
by programming artists that fall outside of
the jazz milieu while still being consistent
with our brand and satisfying our audience.”
Clark’s passion for this series is infectious.
He’s particularly excited to see Tortured
Soul, who will be performing on Saturday,
June 22. He promises they are “going to
burn the place down.” Young Galaxy, a
Montreal-based band will be playing the
following night, right after the David Byrne
and St. Vincent slot.
“There’s really just so much at the Festival.
Our lineup is deep and every series is so
strong that picking any given concert will
inspire the hell out of you. All of the artists
we present are of such high quality and skill
that you can really just roll the dice and still
have an excellent time.”
For those who
can’t wait, the
Jazz Festival’s
website has been
completely redone
and deserves
a visit (www.
ottawaafterdark.
ca). Here you can
get a taste of the
talent to come and
connect directly
with the artists on
Twitter. The website
will stay live through
the year so that you can continue to follow
the artists you’ve discovered — at least until
next year.
If dancing is your thing, you’ll definitely find
the right atmosphere at the After Dark series
of the Jazz Festival. If you’re more of the
listening type, there will be seating available
as well; so bring a blanket and take it in.
“We’ve poured a lot of love into this series
and I’m really excited for everyone to reap
the benefits.”
Lindsay Mann
Photo: Adam Hughes
Photo: Brian Goldschmied
10
Art in the Park
The New Art Festival
is celebrating its 20th
anniversary this year.
Rain or shine, the juried
festival will be presenting
original art and fine crafts
in the Glebe’s Central Park
on June 15 & 16. It is a
wonderful event for the
whole family with handson
activities offered for children. Boasting a low carbon footprint, all of the
artwork, food and music presented are created by the artists and artisans
who are featured at the festival. It promises a wonderful opportunity to
meet an estimated 200 artists from Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.
The artist lineup can be found on their website www.newartfestival.ca.
ARTSOE.CA
Shakespeare Under the Stars
The Company of Fools theatre troupe has been
bringing Shakespeare to Ottawa in innovative and
fun ways since the 1990s. They are known for
their imaginative presentations which combine the
physical theatre techniques of clown, mask and
puppetry with classical plays. While their shows
are suitable for all ages, children are encouraged to
accompany their parents. This July, you can catch
the Fools performing The Merry Wives of Windsor
in various Ottawa parks. This production is being
put on in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the
troupe’s Torchlight Shakespeare
series. This September,
celebrations continue with
Hal and Falstaff, which will be
presented indoors. Scan the QR
code to like their Facebook page.

OTTAWA CREATIVE SCENE
Indigenous art
lights a fire
in Ottawa
This summer the National Gallery of
Canada (NGC) hosts Sakahàn: International
Indigenous Art, an ambitious exhibition of
contemporary Indigenous art. Sakahàn
will only be on display in Ottawa, despite
drawing international interest. “Really, it’s too
big to tour,” said NGC director Marc Mayer.
“If we were to tour it, it would be much,
much smaller. We really want people to
experience the whole thing, the sheer size of
it, in Ottawa.”
The collection is so expansive that 13
organizations, galleries and institutions
have partnered with the NGC to showcase
related installations across the city. Sakahàn
means “to light a fire” in the language of the
Algonquin peoples.
More than 150 contemporary artworks
in a variety of media will be presented,
from performance art to installations,
photography, paintings, drawings, sculpture
and video. Artists from Australia, Colombia,
Norway, Taiwan and other countries will
be in Ottawa joining Canadian artists such
as Annie Pootoogook, Brian Jungen, and
Rebecca Belmore.
Although many of the opening activities
and presentations may have already taken
place, there are still a few events not to be
missed. One partner organization is the
Ottawa School of Art (OSA), which has been
hosting a lecture series with internationally
recognized artists. In August, Regina José
Galindo will be joining them from Guatemala
to discuss her controversial “body art.”
Galindo often uses her body to enact the
themes and issues which lie beneath her
artistic discourse. She is currently the only
Central American artist to have received the
Golden Lion award at the Venice Biennale.
“This is one of the biggest international
events OSA has been involved in,” says
Jeff Stellick, OSA executive director. “These
lectures and workshops will be great
opportunities to discover new and exciting
artists and at the same time discover new
peoples and cultural traditions.”
Sakahàn opened at the NGC along with the
participating local organizations in May and
will continue through to September.
Lindsay Mann
www.gallery.ca/sakahan
1. Toru Kaizawa
Identity 1, 2011
Katsura tree
Foundation for Research and Promotion of
Ainu Culture, Sapporo
2. Jamasee Padluq Pitseolak
Handcuffs, 2011
Stone and caribou antler
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
Purchased 2012
Photo © NGC
3. Rebecca Belmore
Fringe, 20089
Cibachrome transparency in fluorescent
lightbox
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
Purchased 2011
Photo © NGC
4. Marie Watt
Three Sisters: Cousin Rose, Sky Woman, Four
Pelts and All My Relations (detail), 2007
Wool blankets, satin binding, thread, salvaged
industrial yellow cedar timber base
Collection of Seattle Art Museum, Seattle
Washington
General Acquisition Fund, in honor of the 75th
Anniversary of the Seattle Art Museum
Photo: Courtesy of the artist
4
1
http://artottawa.ca/sakahan-artistlectures-and-workshops-at-osa/
2
3
ARTNEWS JUNE 2013 11

Collaborations
Embracing change
1
as an artist
Louise Michaud, AOE’s highly-respected
Program Director will be returning to
teaching in the fall of this year. An artist
and teacher by training, a creative soul at
heart, Louise is a dedicated, hardworking
individual who’s passionate about her
work. Louise’s involvement with AOE goes
back 14 years. She originally became a
member to benefit from the services and
opportunities the Council had to offer.
Soon afterwards, she was hired to lead a
community arts project which transformed
the façade of AOE’s former home, the
Cyrville Community Centre, into a colourful
mural celebrating the arts and the artists in
our community.
It didn’t take long before Louise was enticed
to become a volunteer and found herself
involved in organizing festivARTS – AOE’s
annual showcase and celebration of artists,
artisans and local history. Over the years,
with Louise at the helm as Artistic Director,
this event evolved into the successful
Orléans Festival.
In 2009, Louise was hired as Program
Coordinator. With her experience as a
visual artist, she understood the challenges
faced by the arts community. She has
continued to garner great respect from our
membership and artists throughout the
region by increasing
opportunities
for professional
development,
exhibitions,
demonstrations, performances, networking
and engagement with the public through
community arts.
Her talents, sense of humour and
organizational ability; including events such
as ARTinis & Appetizers, SELECTIONS,
potlucks, vernissages, community arts
projects and managing the AOE Gallery
have greatly benefitted artists and are a
testimony of her dedication to AOE and
support of the local arts scene.
For many, Louise has been a source of
inspiration providing encouragement to
pursue a career in the arts and follow their
2
3
1. June 2009 opening of AOE Arts Council
at the Shenkman Arts Centre
2. Accepting member works for Selections
2011
3. FestivARTS 2005
creative path. She has mentored
students while helping them prepare
their artistic portfolios and her door
has always been open to members
seeking advice. She has poured her
energy into planning the 2013 ARTpreneur
conference to be held at the Shenkman Arts
Centre this fall.
We wish Louise all the best as she returns
to teaching young students who will
undoubtedly benefit from her creativity in the
classroom. Like other AOE alumni, she will
never be too far to lend a hand and give her
support to AOE and the arts.
As of June, Cassandra Olsthoorn will
enthusiastically be taking on the role of
Program Coordinator in addition to her
duties of coordinating the ARTicipate
Endowment Fund granting program.
TRANSFORM YOUR PASSION
INTO A PROFESSION
2013 ARTPRENEUR
REBRANDING
THE ARTIST
CONFERENCE | OCTOBER 19, 2013
SHENKMAN ARTS CENTRE
SAVE AND GET
YOUR EARLY BIRD
TICKETS AT $ 30
(AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPT. 1, 2013)
REGISTER ONLINE NOW:
ARTPRENEUROTTAWA.COM
Keynote speaker:
SUKI LEE
Breakout sessions
Vendors market
Networking breakfast
and lunch
Financing pavilion
Demos
Register to attend Ottawa’s one day
conference dedicated to
helping artists succeed in business.
• Gain valuable insight from leading
creative industries experts.
• Walk away with tips and advice.
• Connect with granting officers, vendors,
suppliers and other artists.
ART PRENEUR
Helping artists succeed in business.
Follow Us: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn
12
ARTSOE.CA