In an attempt to help foster high school artists and musicians, the Thames Art Gallery would like to offer a performing opportunity for Secondary School Music bands/ensemble/solo artists. This opportunity is open …
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Crucifix Assaulted by Chair – A Paper Conservators Life is Exciting Too!
Marius Cini, paper conservator, has had many exciting challenges in his line of work. One such challenge was repairing the damage done to a pâper maché crucifix that was “assaulted by a chair” at a police station. This beautiful piece had to be restored using unique methods involving a test tube holder and a dental pick.
Mr. Cini will be sharing his solution to this unique project, as well as other projects that he has completed on Thursday, March 11 at the Chatham-Kent Museum. Read the full story »
In this class, learn to draw the human figure from a model. The human figure is one of the most enduring themes in the visual arts. Figure drawing can be applied to portraiture, …
A Creative Life by Jen Merritt
You may not know it, but I have dreams of being a globe-trotter. I have started working to this goal, but according to the ‘Where I’ve Been’ application on Facebook, …
March 11, 2010 at 7 pm the party begins! Nibbles will be provided by William Street Café. In the Ground Floor Gallery will be Sequential Desire- work from various artists based on …
On Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 7pm, the Kiwanis Theatre is thrilled to welcome back the contemporary dance company, Dancemakers.
Join Dancemakers’ Artistic Director Michael Trent for a talking/dancing Q&A conversation about …
Chatham-Kent author and historian John Gardiner will lead a workshop- style creative writing course focusing on the construction of a personal memoir. Using old photographs and tools like Memory Maps, participants will …
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Chatham-Kent is not short on artistic opportunities, but I have a secret: I’m dying to get my hands into some expressive arts! I love all the classes and events that …
Ridgetown’s earliest settlers received a shock to their systems when they were met by its primitive forests and wild animals – much different than the conditions in Britain and the United States …
Crystal Gage, a country music performer from Windsor, Ontario was born to perform, and for an audience of all ages. Come see her at the Kiwanis Theatre on Saturday, April 17, 2010 …
The Thames Art Gallery invites all kids between the ages of 8 and 12 to join Irene McCreadie and investigate Spaces and Places for March Break!
Learn about how an interior designer makes …
Lesley Grand, Kiwanis Theatre manager, recently caught up with Tom Lockwood. He is very enthusiastic about his next performance on Saturday, March 13th at 8pm, in Studio One of The Cultural Centre.
Lockwood …
The Board of CK On the Edge, Chatham-Kent’s newest traditional and contemporary summer arts festival is thrilled to have received $5,000 through the Municipality’s Community Partnership Fund. Application to the CPF was …
Ken Crone and The Ken Crone Trio are proud to announce that the special guest for their next concert on March 26 at 8pm is Barry Usher, saxophonist.
Barry Usher is a versatile woodwind …
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Last night I couldn’t sleep, so I hopped on my computer and around 3:30am snagged an Etsy Treasury. You may be wondering what a Treasury is (I know it probably …
Landscapes in Pencil with Scott Livingstone!
Monday, March 15, 2010
The purpose of this workshop will be to teach participants how to manipulate different types of pencils and erasers to achieve depth, form, and …
Deanna Bullard, the Museum Education Coordinator, has picked out some of her favourite and ‘always wanted to do’ crafts, games, and activities for kids aged 5-7. The March Break Camp will include …
On Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 8pm, Tom Lockwood and the Saturday Night Music Club welcome jazz vocalist Jaimee Paul to the stage in Studio One. Jaimee is returning to Chatham-Kent after …
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Oh the things we could do with our empty buildings…
A Creative Life by Jen Merritt
I’m taking a quick break between Boxing Day shopping and Pajama Party/Movie Night with friends, to catch up on some of my favourite blogs. I have a list of to-reads …
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ARTspace presents Mike Blazek: New Morning
ARTspace presents New Morning, an exhibition of photographs by artist Mike Blazek. This exhibition will be on display at ARTspace from March 3 to March 27 2010, with an opening reception taking …
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