Installation photos

A collection of new works by Maggie Hogan that explore the ideas and objects connected to play.

Press Release
Artist’s Website

A new exhibit will be opening at the Artel this Thursday: ??Play?? — a collection of works by Kingston artist Maggie Hogan.  The opening reception will be held on Saturday night at 7pm — everyone is welcome to attend, and there will be refreshments.

From the press release:

The Artel will be presenting new works by Kingston artist Maggie Hogan that will focus on ideas and objects associated with play (for all ages). By using a variety of materials, Hogan attempts to look at play concepts and materials through a new lens.

Hogan’s three dimensional work attempts to place used and discarded materials and forms in a new context in an effort to focus on their underappreciated qualities and create new life for them. By rethinking and updating ordinarily play things, Hogan attempts draw our attention to the small and often overlooked material of our everyday lives. By actually incorporating these familiar non-art materials into her presentation, she hopes to evoke a multitude of associations for the viewer.

Calling all artists — Lighthouse Wire Magazine is sending out a call for submissions, and everyone is invited to submit!  Here’s a message from Talie Shalmon:

I’m on the editorial board for Lighthouse Wire Magazine, a Queen’s publication that features the visual arts. It’s a pretty sweet magazine and we’re now accepting submissions! You’re invited to submit your drawings, paintings, photography, photos of sculptures/installations, video stills, experimental writing, etc. Pretty much anything lovely you made. It’s not limited to Queen’s students so if you know anyone who might like to submit you’re welcome to forward this email. It’s a great opportunity to have your work seen! Just send a good quality digital image to lighthousewire@gmail.com by Dec.8th. It’s that easy, baby!

Nick Csernak (organizer of the 24 Hour Comics Day in Kingston) is having an exhibition of his work at Minotaur Games, and there will be a reception on Thursday (November 30th, 2006) from 6pm-10pm. View some of his framed originals, print books, and comics, and enjoy some refreshments and good company!

Time for some shameless horn-tooting!

A number of Artel residents (past and present) have works up for auction as part of the big Art Auction fundraiser for Modern Fuel and The Grand Theatre:

duerst

Irina Skvortsova

Rebecca Soudant

Cameron Tomsett

Lisa Visser

More about the auction:

Art Auction
Contemporary and Fine Art from Kingston and Canadian Artists
December 3, 2006 1-4PM at the Wellington Theatre

Visit http://www.artauction2006.org/ for more information

(Some of the art auction promotion was done by Artel committee members - Benjamin Nelson did the logo and graphics and Wendy Huot did the website)

You’re in for a special treat — some of the comics produced during the 24 Hour Comics Day are available ONLINE for FREE in their ENTIRETY!!! Here they are — select the artist’s name on the right hand menu to view their comic:

24 Hour Comics Day Kingston

The Artel extends a hearty round of applause to Nick Csernak, a very talented local illustrator/comic artist and the mastermind behind the 24 Hour Comics Day in Kingston. Thanks for organizing such a great event at the Artel, and double thanks for making provisions for getting the artists’ work online!

We have some event photos of the 24 hour comic event here on the Artel website, and the 24 Hour Comics Day Kingston site has even more.

The Artel will be hosting its first multi-night theatrical performance: WHERE so I START — a new play directed by Caroline Baillie. Full Event Information