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Photograph by Paul Orenstein
[L - R] Toni Onley with fellow artist
and
good friend Robert Murray
in the Georgian Bay.
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In The IMA Gallery:
Toni Onley "In the Studio"
May 20 -
June 18, 2007
A Rare Exhibition and Sale of Artwork by Renowned BC Painter, Toni Onley
(1928 - 2004)
The Island Mountain Arts Public Gallery is pleased to present "In the
Studio", a rare exhibition and sale of artwork by renowned British Columbian painter, Toni Onley (1928 - 2004) from May 20 to June 18.
Joan Richardson, writing for the Winchester Gallery in Victoria says, "Toni
Onley is one of the most widely known and admired painters of British Columbia. He combined a traditional British watercolour technique with
modernist abstract form and oriental brush painting to invent a unique vision of landscape. Onley's theme was solitude in nature. He sought
remote and desolate locations by plane and boat and astonished many with his ability to quickly capture a scene in precise and spontaneous strokes of
the Chinese goat hair brush he favoured."
Featured in the exhibition are prints that have been generously donated to
the Island Mountain Arts Society from the Toni Onley Estate in order to help raise funds towards a legacy fund in his name. The fund will help to
provide scholarships to emerging and professional visual artists to attend the newly re-named Toni Onley Artists' Project (formerly the Wells
Artists' Project), which is an eight-day artist mentorship program. Down the road plans are in place to expand this program into an eight-month
artist-in-residence program in Wells called the Toni Onley School for Professional and Emerging Artists. Also featured in the exhibition and
sale are a number of Onley's signature watercolours.
A unique aspect of this exhibition will be the installation of the 7' x 12'
painting wall from Onley's studio. The wall, with its many layers of paint, provides a rare insight into the artist's creative process. Along with
the wall there is a collection of his brushes, palette and a painting board he used for his watercolours. Combined theses items provide the name and
back drop for this important exhibition - "In the Studio". These special pieces appear courtesy of the permanent collection of the Art Gallery
of the South Okanagan in Penticton.
Though Toni never made it to Wells, he had discussed with Paul Crawford his
desire to fly his LA4 Buccaneer amphibious plane up to paint in and around Wells, Barkerville and the Bowron Lakes. Sadly his life tragically ended
on February 29Th, 2004 when he had a heart attack while flying his plane and crashed into the Fraser River.
With a great respect for the life and work of this remarkable BC painter,
Island Mountain Arts is honoured to have the use of his name for the legacy fund and school. Toni Onley very much embodied the spirit of this
project, as he had a great passion for going into remote areas in order to gain inspiration and paint, he also was very savvy in the business of
being a successful Canadian artist. With the Toni Onley School in Wells we hope to honour and celebrate these aspects of Toni and create a program
that will help artists to develop their studio practice, as well as their knowledge of the business side of art, explains Island Mountain Arts'
president, Dennis Bogle.
It is with great pleasure and excitement that
we welcome you to view the work of this celebrated Canadian artist in one of the only exhibitions and sales of his work to take place in Northern BC.
A limited number of historic Toni Onley exhibition posters will also be for sale. For more information about the exhibition or about this summer's
Toni Onley Artists' Project please contact Island Mountain Arts by phone (1-800-442-2787) or email (info@imarts.com).
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BC Musician and IMA Instructor
Ken Hamm.
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The deadline for IMA's Early Bird Tuition
has been extended to June 15,
so don't delay and register today! 1-800-442-2787
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Summer Course Profile:
Slide & Finger-style for Acoustic Guitar
Tuesday July 31 - Friday August 3
Instructor: Ken Hamm
Early Bird Fee: $385 + GST (If paid by June 15)
Regular Fee: $425 +
GST
Learn to fingerpick and play slide guitar using standard
and open tunings. Four full days of workshop with instructor and performer Ken Hamm. Designed to include guitar players of all skill levels. Focused
commitment is required from all participants.
An introductory morning session will be spent on basic
fingerpicking and slide techniques, including a short discussion of the variety of tools available. The techniques that are introduced will then be
studied and practiced in detail, with individual guidance where needed. Ken uses songs from his performance repertoire to teach the various slide and
fingerstyle techniques for standard and open tunings. Students can expect to learn detailed execution of three songs during the course of the
workshop.
Note that this course will be taught in an interactive
style, and questions and contributions from all participants will be a part of the learning process. Please keep in mind that--no matter if you are a
raw beginner or an advanced performer--we've all got something to learn and we've all got something to teach.
Ken Hamm is a renowned picker and slide guitar player of exceptional skill and energy. His work inspires fans and fellow
musicians alike. A busy performer, Ken regularly tours from Ottawa to Vancouver Island as well as in Britain and continental Europe. Ken has been
performing for thirty-plus years. Ken's inclusive approach in workshops, combined with his remarkable skills, have drawn students back again and
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Williams Lake Potter and
IMA Instructor Lesley Lloyd teaching pottery at
IMA.
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Kid's Pottery & Visual Arts
Saturday July 14 - Tuesday July
17
Instructors: Lesley Lloyd & Jessica Demers
Early Bird Fee: $175 + GST
(If paid by June 15)
Regular Fee: $209 + GST
Materials Fee: $10
+ GST
Students will be broken into two groups (Ages 6 - 8 & Ages 9-12).
They will spend half the day working with clay and half the day creating visual arts.
In Pottery students will spend
their time working with clay to create their own works of art through handbuilding and other techniques. Lesley will guide students through a number
of projects and will bring her portable kiln to fire the new creations.
In the Visual Arts component of the course students will express their imagination, while exploring a wide range of art materials and techniques. Over the four-day course,
students will work in drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Children will be introduced to the work of inspiring artists and will learn new
approaches, which they can build on in the future.
Hailing from Williams Lake, Lesley Lloyd is a potter who has
been teaching youngsters clay and pottery since 1990. She loves to share her passion for clay with children and IMA is happy to welcome Lesley back
this summer.
Jessica
Demers began teaching art to children and
adults ten years ago in her hometown of Victoria. Jessica started taking art classes at the Victoria College of Art at age twelve, and
graduated with a Diploma of Fine Art age nineteen. In 2003, she received a Bachelor of Fine Art from NSCAD University in Halifax. In 2006
Jessica worked as the children and youth programming coordinator at Island Mountain Arts, and she now lives in Vancouver where she teaches art and
drama to children. Jessica has exhibited her artwork in BC, Nova Scotia, and throughout Europe. |
2006 Wells Artists' Project Participant
Katie Brennan.
Photo By Carl Anderson.
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Calling All Visual Artists...
First offered in 2000 with distinguished Canadian artist Norman Yates, The Wells
Artists’ Project (now named the Toni Onley Artists' Project) has had a tremendous impact on the artistic development of those who have
taken part. Participating artists will spend nine days in Wells (8 days of instruction, July 25th is a self directed day) painting in the IMA studios
under the mentorship of two senior Canadian artists, Chris Cran, RCA and Michelle Forsyth.
This is a forum for artists to explore and develop their ideas in relation to
visual arts practice. With hands on experimentation as the starting point, artists will engage in an exchange of ideas aimed at better understanding
the possibilities of the creative act - an ideal experience for artists wishing to hone their craft while in a creative, supportive and learning
environment. The artist mentors, with their vast knowledge and experience from working as professional visual artists in Canada and internationally,
will give valuable keys to those artists keen to forward their artistic practice in the visual arts and spur production of new bodies of work.
A shorter four-day session (July 21st – July 24th ) is also available.
Scholarships/Bursaries Available
1. Sonia Cornwall
Scholarship: This scholarship, which covers the full tuition (value $800), is available for one
emerging artist living in the Cariboo.
2. IMA Scholarships: This scholarship covers the tuition for the four-day
session, July 21 - 24 (value $410) and is open to artists from across Canada.
3. IMA Bursaries: If not selected for a scholarship Island Mountain Arts has a
limited number partial bursaries based on financial need. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for a bursary.
Selection
Criteria:
Island Mountain Arts is seeking professional and emerging artists who
demonstrate a dedication to their craft and a keen interest in participating in a studio experience with their peers and mentors.
Applications must include the following:
- A letter stating what you hope to gain from this experience
- An artist statement/bio
- 6 - 10 images of artwork created in the last year either as digital images.
- A commitment to attend the course if accepted
To apply for this scholarship please send the above requested information Attn: Julie Fowler, Artistic Director by email (media@imarts.com) or regular mail to Box 65, Wells, BC, V0K 2R0.
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4Th Annual
ArtsWells Festival of All Things
Art
August 3 - 6, 2007, Wells/Barkerville BC
Tickets $40, Youth 13 - 18 $20, 12 and under
free
Call 1-800-442-2787 - only 750 tickets
available!
Over 4 days, 5 stages (outdoor and indoor), in Wells and Barkerville,
BC, ArtsWells is multidisciplinary festival featuring live performances, workshops, and visual art from across BC and Canada. Of
course ArtsWells features a healthy dose of regional talent, as there are a great number of artists in the area.
Over 40 musical acts will perform a wide range of music including folk, alternative, jazz,
acoustic, didgeridoo, rock, hip-hop, soul, reggae, funk, ska, country, roots, electronic, progressive, freestyle, and pops. The 8Th
International One Minute Play Festival (where all are welcome to perform a play in one minute for cash prizes...there is also a category for the one
minute excuse as to why you did not write a one minute play,) is now accepting submissions. ArtsWells offers 2 days of more than
30 workshops such as songwriting, belly dancing, djembe drumming, mandala making. Activities for kids of all ages include the Rosie
Snow puppet show and face painting. The visually and sensory stimulating ArtWalk around town to the local galleries and businesses in Wells
will feature local and visiting artists, artisans, and craftspeople selling their wares.
Festival-goers also love the hospitality and natural beauty of Wells and the ability to see
performers that would otherwise not travel up to the region. There is also amazing hiking or other eco-adventure excursions to be
experienced. ArtsWells also offers discounts to local attractions like Barkerville Historic Town - where you can catch more ArtsWells musical
acts.
Volunteers are often the first introduction to the festival. ArtsWells is always looking
for enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic volunteers to help run 4 days of ongoing entertainment. Volunteers will receive a free day pass
to the festival, free camping and one complimentary meal for a minimum 4 hour shift. Those who volunteer for a minimum of 12 hours will
receive a full festival pass!
The ArtsWells Festival Line Up is comprised of over 100 artists including:
Alpha Baby
Ana Bonbon
Geoff
Berner
Cottonweeds
Kris
Demeanor
Leela
Gilday
Joey Only
Outlaw Band
Mamaguroove
Tamara
Nile
No Luck
Club
Shane
Philip
Ember
Swift
And Many Many More….
To view the full ArtsWells line up with links, please see our website. To volunteer, submit a one minute play, or for more information contact artswellsfestival@imarts.com.
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