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 David
Moore Vernissage November 11th,
2007...Oh what an inspiring event!
David
Moore
is coming the the Laurentian
Contemporary Art Museum November 11th, 2007....see
more here.
“The Reality of
Absence” by David Moore: From 11 November to January
6th, 2008 Sculptures, installations, digital images, and
prints
by the well known artist David
Moore, who inquires absence as something real and expresses it in
universal forms, such as a bandaged figure curled in a fetal
position, or the absence of the body in an opened sarcophagus, as
well as inviting the spectators to interact. Moore visually
expresses, the emotions generated by the pain of rejection,
protecting oneself from the world, the reaction to change, and
sometimes energy. The show includes works created during a 30-year
period. Exhibit continues until January 6th. Musée d’art
contemporain des Laurentides, 101, place du Curé-Labelle,
Saint-Jérôme, 450-432-7171,
www.museelaurentides.ca
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Auction at the Laurentian Museum of
Contemporary Art, November 4th, 2007.
Over $26,000 auctioned off. A René Derouin engraving entitled "Roches
de feux, (1978, 56 c 76 vm 26/25, donated by Kittie Bruneau,) brought in a price exceeding the published catalogue value and so
did an oil painting entitled "Into the Light", (2007 20,3 x 29,2 cm)
by Dominique Normand. Most works were sold below the published
value, but above the starting price. The majority of the 77 pieces
offered were bid on. One bidder got 7 pieces - all exquisite
prints, including David Moore's digital prints, an engraving by Indira Nair, Linotype by Wim Huysecom, lithography by André
Fournelle, Silkscreen by Kittie Bruneau, a combination print
(lithography, silkscreen, digital) by Andréanne Bouchard, and the
two etchings by Louise Bloom. A charming small watercolour by
Eric
Slutsky ("sans titre" 28 x 25.5 cm, donated by Gaétan Morin) went
for a mere $200. The sculptor Pierre Leblanc who is known for his
public space monuments , such as the hospital in Ste. Agathe,
provided three works to be auctioned, all sold. The event was well
organized. The many volunteers worked hard. They presented the
works to bid on, set lovely tables with wine and cheese, circled
around replenishing bread, nuts and cheese, and filling wine
glasses. It was a wonderful afternoon at the museum. Everybody
involved should be complimented, the organizers as well as all 46
artists who gave artwork to benefit the museum. BRAVO!
June
24th St. Jean Fireworks
This photo
was published by Le Régional.
Laurentian Sun March 2007
A Nine-Year Leadership Takes a New Direction!
One person that is noticed at any cultural event in the Laurentians
has been Raymond Sealey, the Executive Director of Cammac.
Raymond Sealey was there, providing his leadership in promoting art
in all its forms. His leadership also meant representation for the
English community in just about every venue available. Raymond
Sealey has been in the forefront, participating in boards,
committees, and conferences, with good insight and positive
feedback, always at ease with public speaking, delivering opening
words with panache and a subtle sense of humour.
Last year, Raymond Sealey’s efforts culminated in bringing about the
completion of the most impressive project ever carried out in the
Laurentians. That is the construction of the new Cammac Lodge and
concert hall.
On February 13th, Raymond Sealey announced his departure
from Cammac. Sealey said: “I have had the privilege of spending
nine incredible years helping to bring the Lake MacDonald Music
Centre’s new building from dream to reality…” He stated that it is
entirely a personal decision “I think the timing is right for me to
rest a little and look at some new directions.” His departure from
CAMMAC will be gradual. He will remain as Executive Director until
the end of the summer ensuring a smooth transition.
Mr. Sealey emphasized that he is staying in the Laurentians and will
continue to lend his energies to culture and cultural tourism in the
region, “I love it here and intend to stay and continue my
involvement,” he stated.
 After developing the magnificent Lake MacDonald project Raymond
Sealey certainly deserves the rest. However, he is still involved
with quite a few cultural and tourism projects in the Laurentians,
and in addition, he was already “asked by several organizations
throughout Quebec to help in project analysis and planning
especially in the realm of cultural and municipal projects.”
Raymond Sealey says: “It will be rewarding to apply what I have
learned over the years and help other institutions.”
It is comforting to know that Raymond Sealey will still be around,
especially since the new Cammac Lodge stands a good chance of
becoming an award-winning project this year! And who but Raymond
Sealey should be there to receive it!
7th Annual Young Artist
Contest Winners Announced
(This was published in the
Feb 21st edition of Laurentian Sun.)
Photo: Nadia Myre and Amélie Guérin-Simard, winners of the 2007
Young Visual Artists Contest awarded at the Laurentian Contemporary
Art Museum, February 8th, 2007.
At a press conference at the Laurentian Contemporary Art Museum,
held on February 8th, the names of the winners of the 7th annual
young artists competition award. The 2007 winners are, Amélie
Guérin-Simard and Nadia Myre.
Amélie Guérin-Simard, a graduate of the UQAM Fine Arts School, who
is now enrolled in the Concordia University Fine Arts Masters
program, won $2000 award and an exhibit at the museum during the
season 2007-2008.
Nadia Myre studied art at Emily Carr School of Art and obtained a
Fine Arts Masters degree from Concordia University. Nadia won a
Silk-Screening training program at Atelier de l'île in Val David (an
approximate value of $1000).
The museum is announcing its 8th contest which will be open to all
young artists who either have less than 10 years professional
experience or are under 35 years of age. The contest is open to
artists who do: painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, video,
installation, performance art, electronic art, textile art, and
print-making. The portfolio has to include a CV, 10 digital images,
a list describing the works presented (title, year of production,
medium and size) and a duly completed registration form 2007-2008.
For more information, consult the museum website
http://www.museelaurentides.ca/
or telephone (450) 432-7171.
Photo: Amélie Guérin-Simard, Nadia Myre, the two 2007 young artists
contest winners with Andrée Matte, curator, and André Marion,
Director, Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides, at a press
conference held February 8th, in the hall exhibiting paintings of
the 2006 young artists contest winner, Yannick Picard.
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 What's
On December 2006-January2007
This
year the snow missed Christmas by one day! On December 23rd, it
was sheer ice...only 4-wheel drive cars could tackle the lake's icy
road, on the 25th some of it melted so people made it to dinner, and
then on boxing day we woke up to pure white-covered trees. I was
going through some very old documents and scanned some interesting
pictures and documents such as my
Mother's RAF
(Royal Air force) service in Cairo Egypt 1944-1946.
The new Faces of the
Laurentians Calendar for 2007
 Anne
writes: "This calendar was inspired by the unique and magical
community of Morin Heights, Quebec, a tiny town of 2500 in the
Laurentian Mountains also known as “the center of the universe.” Anne
Secor, the art director, moved to Morin Heights with her husband in
2005, after living and working in New York City for 25 years for clients
such as Martha Stewart, Estée Lauder and Saks Fifth Avenue. For
information about Anne, visit
www.annesecor.com. Melissa Caro
is an award-winning photographer living in Montréal. She has had a
residence in Morin Heights.... For more about Melissa, go to
www.view72.com."
http://www.annesecor.com/
http://www.view72.com/
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and dimensions artwork may be slightly different from the original.
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