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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
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