Master Class in Art Writing with American writer and art critic Barry Schwabsky Monday, September 30 10 a.m. to noon at aka artist-run, 424 20th St. West Free Admission Art critic Barry Schwabsky will discuss the process of putting together the collection of essays for his upcoming book, Words for Art: Criticism, History, Theory, Practice. […]
Continue readingThe latest SaskCulture e – update is out with many postings and opportunities (including a call for submissions to the Mann Art Gallery, and jobs at the Saskatchewan Craft Council, Mackenzie Art Gallery, aka, OSAC and the City of Regina ), and there is also a call for submissions from Struts Gallery and Faucet Media […]
Continue readingI wasn’t completely unfamiliar with the concept of a “bezoar” before I encountered it in the works of Tamara Rusnak (specifically in her installation / sculpture An Ecology of Feeling). It’s a powerful mythic “object” that is presumed to have the ability to cure any manner of ills when ingested. This would require a somewhat […]
Continue readingThe latest from AGAVF, and you can peruse them here to see if any catch your interest, and check them out at their site. 1. appels en français du Canada Galerie Circulaire – Montréal – 15 novembre L’œil de poisson – Québec – 15 octobre Maison des artistes visuels – Saint-Boniface – 13 septembre Zocalo […]
Continue readingaka artist-run is seeking a creative and dynamic person to take over the position of Director. Hours: 30 – 40 hours per week including some evenings and weekends, 2-year contract, $33 – 36K per annum depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Start date: late November or early December. aka is an artist-run gallery whose role […]
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