Nelson & District Arts Council

2012 Cultural Ambassador: Call for Applications (category: Dance)

NDAC — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:25:29 +0000

The Cultural Development Commission (CDC), on behalf of the City of Nelson, is currently inviting applications and nominations for the position of 2012′s Nelson Cultural Ambassador in the category of Dance. The winner will be announced at the City of Nelson’s Inaugural Meeting in December.

Applicants should be professionals performing in a recognized form of dance, be it traditional, contemporary, experimental or historical (i.e. folk, ballroom, etc.). Applications can be made on an individual basis or on the behalf of a dance troupe or company for a field of work. Preference will be given to dancers or companies who will be performing outside the City limits, in addition to in Nelson.

The deadline for applications is October 28th. Please see the 2012 Cultural Ambassador Press Release, and please contact me for further details.

Joy Barrett
Cultural Development Officer
City of Nelson
cultural@nelson.ca
tel: 250-354-9169

Welcome to our new Board!

Impatient ME — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:20:04 +0000

Our AGM and ArtWalk party was a big success, and we are happy to announce a new Board of Directors: please check out our Members page for all the details. Onwards!

Join Us for the Arts Council AGM & ArtWalk 2011 Party!

Impatient ME — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:57:26 +0000

NELSON AND DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
And ArtWalk Wrap-up Party

Date : Thursday, September 15, 2011
Time: 7:00
Location : Hume Hotel (Hume Room)

AGENDA
ArtWalk report and celebration
President’s report: Review of where we are and where we are going
Presentation of financial statements
Election of new Board members and officers
Reception : great food and drinks provided
Raffle : fabulous Carol Reynolds painting to go home with some lucky attendee!

Everyone is welcome. Please come for the free food and to hear about what is happening in the arts these days.

And here is the ArtWalk 2011 Brochure

Impatient ME — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:51:52 +0000

ArtWalk Brochure 2011
Click here to download the brochure: ArtWalk Brochure 2011

And the Artists Are…

Impatient ME — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:07:25 +0000

The Nelson & District Arts Council is pleased to present the list of artists showing during ArtWalk 2011:

Oliver Arthur,
Anju Baysse,
Seathra Bell,
Lainey Benson,
Natasha Bogdasavich,
Kaila Burke,
Brenda (Desjardins) Dowedoff,
Richard Dowedoff,
Marjorie Francis,
Jennifer Gare,
Karen Guilbault,
Dylan Humphreys,
Sandra Irvine,
Raya Kelson,
Grace Kruchkowski,
Andrew Leus,
Kathleen Luchtan,
Paul Macdonald,
Yoshie Measures,
Lynn Melanson,
Yvonne Vanens Munro,
laura parr,
Katherine Pettit,
Bradley Poole,
Tea Preville,
Len Seabey,
Keira Zaslove

ArtWalk 2011

Impatient ME — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:35:51 +0000

Click here for our fabulous ArtWalk 2011 poster.

CALLING ALL CHALK ARTISTS!

Impatient ME — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:38:40 +0000

ArtWalk 2011 is looking for a few inspired and inspiring artists to create sidewalk masterpieces for the Grand Opening on July 22nd. Fee provided. Please contact Joy Barrett, the City of Nelson’s Cultural Development Officer, at cultural@nelson.ca for more details.

ArtWalk Calling!

Impatient ME — Sun, 08 May 2011 00:12:47 +0000

Nelson’s premier arts festival is back for its 23^rd year. ArtWalk is calling for applications from emerging and professional artists to display original work in downtown venues in one six-week extravaganza beginning July 22.

Nelson’s ArtWalk offers area artists the opportunity to have their work viewed by more than a thousand art-lovers; it gives downtown businesses a doorway into creative culture; and it’s a veritable feast for the ArtWalking public.

This cultural smorgasbord is served up by the the Nelson & District Arts Council with the genreous support of the Cultural Development Commission, the City of Nelson, the Columbia Basin Trust and everyone involved. Locals and tourists alike simply pick up a brochure and get ArtWalking.

Artists may contact Cultural Development Officer Joy Barrett at cultural@nelson.ca for more information. Deadline for applications is 4:30 pm, Friday, May 27^th.

ARTWALK2011ArtistGuidelines

ARTWALK 2011 APPLICATION FORM

Yes, ArtWalk 2011 is happening!

Impatient ME — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:20:31 +0000

Details will be published here next week, so stay tuned.

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