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World Paint Out Day Event: Heritage Paint Out Shoot Out Bringing Heritage to Life - September 15 How exciting that our Heritage Paint Out Shoot Out event is part of World Paint Out Day - we will be joining artists who will be participating in plein air events all over the world! Heritage Paint Out Shoot Out is an annual collaboration with the Nanaimo Community Heritage Commission and the Nanaimo Museum where painters and photographers gather at 10:00 am at the Museum to randomly draw their Heritage Site. After spending the day bringing their site to life in their artwork they will return to the museum by 3:00 where the work will be judged in two categories: Painting (Dan Gray) and Photography (Bill Lyons). This contest is open to all community members and winners receive cash prizes as well as the opportunity to exhibit their work in October in the NAC Gallery. Entrants also have the opportunity to win two tickets to any Spotlight Event donated by the Port Theatre and a Fred Peters prize bag donated by the Nanaimo Museum. Entries for NAC members are $8 and non NAC members $10 Entry details are available at the Gallery or online and the event is registered with the International Plein Air Painters World Paint Out Day Event. http://ipap.homestead.com/paintout.html 6 Mandatory Reading for NAC Members One of NAC’s strengths is its members - their dedication and loyalty are over the past forty five years have been second to none. This is one of the main reasons NAC has survived the past several years of cuts. However (you knew there was a “but” coming didn’t you), many of our long term members are ready to pass the reins on to new members. If you have ideas for NAC - whether for the Gallery or other programs - SPEAK UP and get involved. NAC is a community based organization, this means that our programs are run by volunteers. One half time staff position is not enough to create new and current programming. The Board and other interested NAC members have spent some time recently developing Terms of Reference for a variety of committees and now we need people to help fill these committees. The more people who volunteer, the less work for everyone. The following are areas that NAC needs volunteers in: Committees: Gallery - all aspects of Gallery management including but not limited to Shows, Physical Space, Volunteers, Hanging, Jury Program: programming events within the Gallery and the community that reflect organizational goals Membership: growing and maintaining membership Community Engagement: includes marketing, promotion and fundraising Ad-Hoc as needed to put on specific events such as a Volunteer Recognition event or Artes de Carnivale Board - to advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, assist with leadership and general promotion of the Nanaimo Arts Council Positions: Historian - to keep NAC archives up to date and accessible Member Database Manager - to keep Access database up to date and produce reports and member lists Webmaster - to keep our website fresh and relevant NANAIMO ARTS COUNCIL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, September 20, 7:00 pm, Bowen Park “Celebrating NAC” This is a great opportunity to check out some of NAC’s successes both past and recent. There will be a screening of the 2011 VI Short Film Festival Best Film “What He Left You” by Brady Cackler, a chance to read the winning entries from the Short Fiction Contest 2012 and see winning artwork from various Showcases. In addition volunteers have been working on our scrapbooks which are an amazing collection. You could also win one of two pairs of tickets to the Global Film Festival. If you have winning artwork to display please contact the Manager
VISFF Celebrates 8th Year! The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF) is now accepting submissions for the 2013 show. The VISFF, which will celebrate its eighth anniversary in 2013, is an annual event that brings filmmakers and filmgoers together and continues to be the only short film festival on Vancouver Island that focuses on local talent. Thanks to the continued support of the Nanaimo Arts Council and its members, this year promises to be the best yet! The Malaspina Theatre on the Nanaimo Campus of Vancouver Island University will play host to the Festival on February 1st and 2nd at 7PM. The 2013 show will be comprised of 12 - 20 juried films. The deadline for entry is December 1st, 2012. The Festival is looking for films in all genres, created by filmmakers of all levels of experience, with a running time of 12 minutes or less (including credits). Filmmakers may submit multiple entries, but each film requires a separate entry form and fee of $30. Each film must be submitted separately (on a separate DVD etc.), and no filmmaker shall have more than 2 films selected for the show. The VISFF is a juried event, and filmmakers receiving the distinction of official selection are entitled to artist fees. For more information regarding film submission, visit visff.com for entry forms and Festival guidelines. Films submitted before October 1 st will qualify for the early–bird entry fee rate of $25. This year’s Festival will also include a Filmmakers’ Q&A. The Q&A is your chance to engage in a dialogue by asking questions of local filmmakers, and an opportunity to hear filmmakers speak passionately about their work. Now in its 8 th exciting year, the VISFF is a hugely successful event. Building on the success of seven previous years, the Festival continues to support local talent by providing filmmakers with an opportunity to screen their films in front of an audience. “Our main goal is to turn the spotlight on our talented local filmmakers”, said Festival director Johnny Blakeborough. “More than anything, this festival is for them. It’s an opportunity to show their films to a large audience.” The Festival also has a commitment to rewarding local filmmakers that produce outstanding work. Cash awards will be given out in several categories, including Best Film. Drop off entries at the Nanaimo Arts Council in Nanaimo North Town Centre or mail to #259, 4750 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 4K6. Entry forms and Festival guidelines are available at www.visff.com. Global Film Festival - September 28 & 29, VIU, for more details contact Sacia at sacia.burton@hotmail.com or check out www.nanaimofilmfest.org Community Film Award Call for Submissions: To produce an environmental, social or economic justice related short video. Award includes: Scholarship to Gulf Islands Film & Television School one-week intensive, $500 travel expense, $1,000 production costs. Winning film will be announced at the 2012 Global Film Festival and will premiere at next year’s festival For more details contact: Gregory.suz3@gmail.com 7 A SAD GOODBYE IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS that we announce the passing of NAC Past President, Eva Lazi. Eva Lazi, 81, passed away August 17, 2012 in the Palliative Care Unit of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with her husband at her side, after a long struggle with cancer. Eva was born March 29, 1931 in Berlin, Germany. Her family settled in Montreal, Quebec after World War II where she met and married John Lazi in 1950. Eva studied at both Sir George Williams and McGill Universities, graduating from McGill University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Education. Eva taught at high schools in Quebec and British Columbia, specializing in art and special education. Eva enjoyed all forms of art but was an accomplished potter and painter. She was active in the Tozan Cultural Society as well as in the Nanaimo Arts Council. After her first battle with cancer, Eva joined and later became president of the Central Vancouver Island Chapter of the UOAC. Eva worked tirelessly to help improve the lives of fellow ostomates through her monthly newsletters and helpful assistance. She is survived by her husband John, daughter Betty, son John and sister Gisela and was predeceased by her sister Mary. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to either the Palliative Care Unit of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Central Vancouver Island Chapter of the UOAC.
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