Archive for category: Arts

/ February 3, 2012 6:41 pm

Winter Arts Festival

Experience the glory of winter in Northern Minnesota where the sparkling winterscape is mesmerizing. The Winter Arts Festival is comprised of two unique events, the Snow Carving Symposium & Winter Plein Air, rousing artists to dress warm and discover the joy of winter. Winter Plein Air brings a unique set of challenges to plein air painting such as a subtle [...]

/ January 30, 2012 2:55 am

Sense of Place: Alistair MacLeod, Nino Ricci + Rebecca Belmore in Thunder Bay

By Tiffany Jarva Photos by Alastair MacKay The Thunder Bay Art Gallery audience was silent as acclaimed Canadian author Alistair MacLeod, in his soft lilting voice, read from his short story “The Boat,” in amongst the pieces of the touring Sense of Place printmakers exhibition. The award-winning MacLeod, author of two short story collections and the critically acclaimed 1999 novel [...]

/ January 21, 2012 6:40 pm

Derelicte 4

January 21, 8pm-2am “Derelicte 4 – A Fashion Odyssey” Black Pirates Pub, 215 Red River Road Presented by Definitely Superior Art Gallery One extreme night of wearable art, fashion, music & performance on the catwalk! Featuring: 7 local fashion houses, 15 “wearable art” fashion exhibitions, 5 performance acts, 5 live bands, 2 DJ’s, hundreds in raffle/best D.I.Y. fashion/costume prizes & [...]

/ December 2, 2011 3:47 am

The Walleye Wins Arts + Heritage Award

Arts + Culture Contributions Recognized in the City of Thunder Bay The 2011 Thunder Bay Arts and Heritage Awards were handed out last night at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. The Walleye was there, nominated for two awards, and won in the Cultural Business category. Thanks to our nominators, the jury, all of our readers, contributors and supporters! What a [...]

/ October 26, 2011 12:27 pm

One Day “Holiday” Art Sale

One Day “Holiday” Art Sale Local Colour Art Gallery -Saturday, December 10, 2011 11 am to 4 pm Meet & Chat with Local Thunder Bay Artists! FREE Gift Wrapping with every purchase! FREE Refreshments! Art for sale – BIG & small! Gift Certificates available! Featuring works by local Thunder Bay Artists. Artists will be in attendance. Free parking behind Kilroy’s, [...]

/ October 26, 2011 12:24 pm

Small Works

A Unique “Holiday” Fine Art Show & Sale to be held at Local Colour Art Gallery – Saturday, November 12, 2011 11 am to 4 pm Featuring “Small Works” by local Thunder Bay artists. Artists will be in attendance. Free parking behind Kilroy’s, the building next to the gallery.

/ October 23, 2011 5:10 pm

October Studio Walkabout

Story + Photo by Tara George A showcase of the work of local artisans was on display this weekend for the third annual October Studio Walkabout.  Five artists in the College Heights and Mariday Park areas opened their homes to the public to display the works of ten local artists.  As I followed my tour map from one house to [...]

/ October 7, 2011 11:57 pm

October Studio Walkabout

A neighborhood walking tour of five studios/homes showcasing work by ten artists in the north end. All work is for sale featuring pottery, glass, painting, sculpture, prints, and beadwork. Members of the group are Tim Alexander, John Books, Joshua Dowbak, Sarah Link, Alison Kendall, Luke Nicol, Mark Nisenholt, Liz & Pete Powlowski, and James Woodbeck. October 21 to October 23, [...]

/ October 7, 2011 11:36 pm

Echo’s of Nature

An art exhibit show casing the work of Susan Dykstra and Biljana Baker. The twist to this show will be that Biljana will interpret Susan landscape photos in a watercolour format. NewsLetterForWeb.PDF (487 KB)

/ October 1, 2011 7:44 pm

Framing & Art Centre presents…

A Solo Exhibit and sale of original oil paintings by Stephen J. Krasemann. Opening Reception on October 1st. View a collection of Stephens’ most recent work and enjoy an evening filled with art and inspiration. Framing & Art Centre – McIntyre Centre, 1186 Memorial Ave., Thunder Bay.