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The Artel — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:36:20 +0000

NOVEMBER 27TH, BOB WISEMAN

The Artel — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:27:20 +0000

Upcoming Events

The Artel — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:16:29 +0000

Howdy! We’ve got quite a few events coming up here at the Artel in the next few weeks. Be sure to come on out and see whats brewing in the Kingston Arts Community this november. Here is a summary of what we’ve got going on.

Wednesday November 18th, 2009 at 8:00pm - Ingrid Gatin Tambourine Concert. Starts at 8:00pm until 10:00pm
Friday November 20th, 2009 at 7:00pm - Roger Dorey Concert
Thursday November 26th, 2009 at 7:00pm - The Artel’s First Ever Art Jam!
Friday November 27th, 2009 at 7:00pm - Applecrisp presents Bob Wiseman + the launch of Syphon, Modernfuel’s new art newspaper.
Saturday November 28th at 10:00am - Kingston’s First Zine Market!

Welcome HERE - 2nd Call for Submissions

The Artel — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:47:00 +0000

THE ARTEL has 3 exhibition opportunities remaining in 2008.

Deadline for proposals: March 17, 2008

THE ARTEL has 3 exhibition opportunities remaining in 2008. Participation is open to emerging artists currently or formally living in Kingston Ontario and the surrounding communities, and is also open to artists with other kinds of connections to the Greater Kingston area.

The exhibition slots are scheduled for July, October and November 2008.

Those selected receive a 3-week exhibition slot in the Artel’s 530 sq/foot gallery, at no charge. Promotion, administration, installation assistance and gallery volunteers are all included. Some charges may apply for an opening reception. Proposals will be selected by The Artel Collective according to the artistic merit of the work.

As part of the project, The Artel Collective will host public dinners on April 12 and October 18, which the artists are requested to attend to contribute to discussion on ‘life as an artist in Kingston’.

If presenting your work in an alternative, community-minded arts venue sounds appealing please send your proposal by email to:
the.artel@gmail.com or drop off/mail to:
205 Sydenham Street, Kingston Ontario K7K 3M3

REQUIRED MATERIALS
Please include the following in your proposal package:
A one page description your project
AND/OR Your artist statement
AND Your artist resume / curriculum vitae
OR A descriptive and detailed overview of your arts experience
AND Images of your work, on CD, DVD, or colour print-out / portfolio, with an image list including titles, medium, and size of works
AND
A maximum half-page answer to the question
‘what is it like to be an artist in a place like Kingston?’

The Neologary @ The Union Gallery

The Artel — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:51:11 +0000

OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Artel — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:01:40 +0000

Love me or Leave me alone:
an anti-Valentine’s day card exhibit sure to sooth heartache & pains in the ass

February 7th - 17th
February 14th Party and comic book launch

Handmade cards of all shapes and sizes can be dropped off to:
The Artel, 205 Sydenham Street, by February 7th.
All cards received will be exhibited.

Attend the LOVE BITES reception, Valentine’s Day 7-9pm,
where bleeding hearts and broken dreams will be served on a bed of pink meringue.
Questions? Email The Artel at the.artel@gmail.com.

Cezanne’s Closet

The Artel — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:10:14 +0000

DEAR ARTIST FRIEND…

Re: artwork donations for Cezanne’s Closet, a unique, exciting funfilled fundraiser
for the Union Gallery. The gala fundraising event is happening February 9th 2008.

With that special day looming, we’d like to request your donation of artwork to
help make this event the best one yet (and also most successful)!

As in the past, we are looking for prints and paintings of a medium to small nature
and sculpture! We love art in general and we specifically love your art,
so please help out the Union Gallery for Cezanne’s Closet 2008!

Our next deadline for artwork donations is January 15th 2007.

Please mail your work to:
UNION GALLERY
STAUFFER LIBRARY, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
KINGSTON, ONT K7L 5C4

Or come in person if you are able to!

Any questions?
Call or email Jocelyn or Lisa
PHONE: 533-3171
EMAIL: UGALLERY@QUEENSU.CA

Call for Submissions

The Artel — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:31:45 +0000

Call for Submissions
Deadline for proposals: January 7, 2008

THE ARTEL announces eight exhibition opportunities in 2008 under the title Welcome HERE. This call is open to proposals from emerging artists currently or formally living in Kingston Ontario and the surrounding communities, and is also open to artists with other kinds of connections to the Greater Kingston area.

This exhibition series is scheduled to begin February 2008 and end November 2008. Those selected receive a 3-week exhibition slot in the Artel’s 530 sq/foot gallery, at no charge. Promotion, administration, installation assistance and gallery volunteers are all included. Some charges may apply for an opening reception. Proposals will be selected by The Artel Collective according to the artistic merit of the work.

As part of the project, The Artel Collective will host two public dinners, which the artists are requested to attend to contribute to discussion on ‘life as an artist in Kingston’.

THE ARTEL is a non-profit, community-based artist collective and artist’s residence located in Kingston, Ontario. Run by a volunteer group of 12 artists and community players, The Artel Collective is committed to supporting emerging artists practicing in a variety of media, including: visual and media arts, performance, installation, music, curatorial, community, activist and interdisciplinary work.

As a venue THE ARTEL is unique; equipped with a public gallery space on the first floor of an artist house. THE ARTEL encourages collaborative relationships between artists, between artists and institutions, and between artists and members of the Kingston community-at-large. THE ARTEL seeks to support diversity within Kingston’s arts scene, and welcomes involvement from a wide and overlapping range of artistic disciplines, approaches and interests.

If presenting your work in an alternative, community-minded arts venue sounds appealing please send your proposal by email to the.artel@gmail.com or drop off/mail to 205 Sydenham Street, Kingston Ontario K7K 3M3

For more information on The Artel visit www.the-artel.ca

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Please include the following in your proposal package:
A one page description of the project you would like to present
AND/OR
Your artist statement
AND
Your artist resume / curriculum vitae
OR
A descriptive and detailed overview of your arts experience
AND
Images of your work, on CD, DVD, or colour print-out / portfolio, with an image list including titles, medium, and size of works
* Indicate whether the work shown in your images is the work you are proposing for exhibition OR whether the images presented are providing examples of the type of work to be created for the exhibition. These materials will not be returned, but pick-up can be arranged.
AND
A maximum half-page answer to the question
‘what is it like to be an artist in a place like Kingston?’

Calling all Art Lovers — Modern Fuel Art Auction 2007 is coming!

The Artel — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:32:53 +0000

ARTISTS - SUBMIT YOUR ART

Come join us for an evening of spirited bidding on quality original art works, accompanied by Kingstonâ€™s newest band The Gertrudes, an Ambient Folk Collective featuring local musicians Annie Clifford, Greg Tilson, Owen Fernley, Chris Trimmer, Ian Montgomery, Matt Rogalsky, Josh Lyon and Jason Erb.

Modern Fuel is once again proud to be showcasing the work of some of Kingstonâ€™s finest artists, and pleased by the continued support from the visual arts community for this event. Featuring an exciting auctioneer and a great selection of works, proceeds from the sale of the works will go towards Modern Fuelâ€™s programming costs and costs associated with its upcoming facility relocation.

Attend the gala event to support Modern Fuel and share in the celebration of the centreâ€™s 30th anniversary! Tickets to the auction are $20 and are available at the public preview or at Modern Fuel 21A Queen St. Original works will be auctioned live at the Time to Laugh Comedy Club (394 Princess St.) on Sunday December 9th from 7â€“10pm. In addition, a silent auction of smaller works will be on display. In accordance with Modern Fuelâ€™s guiding principle on payment of artists, all donating artists have the option to give 40% 50% 60% or 100% of the sale of their work to the event.

26 November 2007 / ART AUCTION
Advance submission date for artists who want photos of their work featured in the Art Auction catalogue. How to Submit Your Art.

26 November- 1 December 2007 / ART AUCTION
Drop off dates for individual pieces at Modern Fuel Gallery between the hours of Monday-Saturday 12-5pm

4-8 December 2007 / ART AUCTION PREVIEW
Preview of the works to be held at 175 Princess St. 4pm-5pm Tues-Friday and 12-5pm Saturday. More about the Preview.

9 December 2007 / ART AUCTION GALA EVENT
7pm - 11pm, Tickets $20
Time to Laugh Comedy Club 394 Princess St. Catered with a cash bar.

Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre - Official Website

Saturday, November 24th, 8-11pm

The Artel — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:29:53 +0000