MARCH MEETING PRESENTERS

All Artists: meet the curators from MacLaren at OMAH on March 25th at 7 pm. Orillia Fine Arts Association welcomes all non artists members to meet the curators from MacLaren. Non OFAA members $5.00 at the door. Contact: Shimera Dione at 705-325-2156 or email: shimerad1@gmail.com to reserve a seat.

Orillia arts award nominees announced | Orillia Packet and Times

Orillia arts award nominees announced | Orillia Packet and Times

White Lions Tea House Changeover

HELLO FELLOW ARTISTS UP AND COMING IS THE
CHANGE OVER.

DATE:      MARCH 5TH

TIME:       3:30 PM SHARP

WHERE:  WHITE LIONS TEA HOUSE

WHO IS SIGNED UP TO EXHIBIT

Lesley Bridges
Anna Zwicker
Louise Cohen
Hope Herbst
Eleanor Dickie
Gwen Reilly
Betty Wells
Brenda Goss

PLEASE SEND YOUR  ARTWORK INFORMATION TO LINDA STREMEL
linda_london61@hotmail.com before MARCH 2, 2014. 
LABELS FOR ARTWORK REQUIRE:   Name, title, medium, price, size ( w and H) and your
contact information.  (in that order please)

WHO MUST PICK UP THERE ART PIECES

Teresa Trainer
Mary Romundt
Sandy Atkinson
Shimera Dione
Gwen Riley
Valerie Connor
Linda Stremel

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

Minimum 2 pieces per Artist,  Maximum size 24 inches, and minimum size 12 inches including frame

Please ensure that your artwork is properley wired and labelled as per the guidelines. ( ie: a label
must be attached to the back with the same information as the OFAA label. )

ANY INFORMATION REQUIRED CAN BE LOOKED UP ON THE
OFAA WEBSITE.

THANK YOU
Linda London-Stremel
Art Exhibit Chair

OPERA HOUSE CHANGEOVER - FREE EVENT!

Hello OFAA Members: The changeover for the OPERA HOUSE will take place on February 24 th at 9:30 a m sharp (not before). Please see attachments for full details. Contact: matere.trainer@rogers.com to register. Details. Show Title: "FUN" ( your interpretation) Installation Date: Feb. 24th Time: 9:30 am Register with Teresa before Feb. 19th Registration after Feb. 19th to Feb. 21st. contact: Linda Stremel linda_stremel61@hotmail.com Attached is the information tags for painting, guidelines for wiring and everyone knows the drill. Register soon as this Fun show will display at least 18 to 26 paintings. Currently the Mariposa Arts theater foundation is using the theater for a couple of productions. Lots of people attending and lots of opportunities to sell. Register soon!! NO FEE at this venue

A belated Valentines From VP Hope Herbst

Valentine Day! Time to romance your own soul. What a better time than Valentine’s Day to give yourself a “I love me” hug. Year by year we go through our days doing what “has to be done”. Looking back and reflecting benefits us spiritually and artistically. It brings an appreciate to the who, what, when and how of not only our accomplishments but also the people who have supported us. Looking ahead engages oneself in consciously making life choices and an opportunity to build your hopes and dreams. Its hard to be faithful to yourself/dreams when so much is pulling at us every day. There is something about writing out our hopes and dreams that helps them come alive. I believe we owe it to ourselves to celebrate “ourselves”, as we all have so much to give/share with the world – artistically and spiritually. (see attached file). Love the one you’re with – you! Kindest regards, Hope

Haliburton School of the Arts News

Barr Gilmore appointed head of Integrated Design at Haliburton School of The Arts Haliburton School of The Arts at Fleming College is pleased to announce the appointment of Barr Gilmore as a Professor and Coordinator of the new Integrated Design program. BARR GILMORE (RCA, MDes) has been a graphic, environmental graphic and industrial designer under his company name Barr Gilmore Art + Design since 2005 with such clients as Gagosian Gallery, Art Gallery of Alberta, Art Gallery of York University, Alberta College of Art and Design, MoCCA, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Scotiabank Photography Award, Design Exchange and Gardiner Museum, among others. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture and printmaking from UBC, Vancouver (1987); was the Production Manager and Studio Assistant to the renowned Canadian art collective General Idea (1991-95); and a Senior Design Associate at Bruce Mau Design (1996-2005). In 2011, he completed Master of Design in the Interdisciplinary Masters in Art, Media and Design graduate program at OCADU, Toronto for which he won the prestigious Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal. His book and exhibition designs have won numerous awards and in 2009, he was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts for his graphic design work. DESIGN YOUR FUTURE. Fleming College’s new Integrated Design diploma program will give you the fundamental design and critical thinking skills needed to become a successful designer in the 21st century. This one-of-a-kind, accelerated diploma program incorporates a hands-on approach to material culture, sustainability and fine craftsmanship. In three semesters you’ll explore and experiment, collaborate, communicate, and discover your design talent. You will be prepared to apply your knowledge and skills developed in the program to whatever design specialty you choose to pursue. For more information and how to apply to the program, go to www.flemingcollege.ca/programs/integrated-design. Haliburton School of The Arts/Fleming College 297 College Dr. Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0 1-866-353-6464 www.flemingcollege.ca/school/haliburton-school-of-the-arts www.flemingcollege.ca/programs/integrated-design Barr Gilmore ‘The Son’ - An environmental graphic comprised of 569 sequenced light bulbs and painted aluminum. This piece was created in 2012 for the Koffler Gallery’s ‘Summer Special’ offsite exhibition at Honest Ed’s.

Maclaren Art Centre Presenters

Bistro 179 NEWS

Bistro 179 The end of March will be the OFAA’s final exhibit at Bistro 179. We have been very fortunate to have this site for several years. So, this decision was made with a great deal of consideration for the betterment of the entire membership. When work is selling at other venues and not this one, it is imperative to step back and assess the situation. It simply doesn't work for us anymore. With the fee charged for every show we are loosing money and our artists are not gaining recognition. The tentative date is March 26th at 3 pm. All artists currently showing at Bistro 179 will be notified with a confirmed date and time. We do support members who wish to exhibit at Bistro 179 to contact Anthony. And make arrangements as an independent artist, not under the umbrella of the OFAA. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. Warmly Shimera

Streets Alive

Congratulations to OFAA Members Linda Stremel, Catherine Cadieux, Marlene Bulas and Gwen Reilly have had their designs chosen for the Streets Alive Outdoor Art for 2014!  Congratulations to all of you.

Members Gallery Photos for OFAA Website

Hello OFAA Members,

Thank you to those who have submitted their Members Gallery Image that best represents your art.

Just a reminder of how to send image:

1. Send email to hopeherbst@Hotmail.com
2. Email subject line: Members Gallery Image
3. Body of email: your full name_ your email address (Example: HOPE HERBST -hopeherbst@hotmail.com
4. Insert your image
5. Send
6. I will email you once your image is up on the website.

To all of you who are not sure “how to get their image to their computer” or if you “aren’t sure what image to send” – please contact me by email and lets chat. I can talk you through the process. For those of our members who "don't have a camera" but want their art photographed, please contact Shimera to chat about dates someone can take the image for you.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me (hopeherbst@hotmail.com).

Kindest  regards,

Starry Night

Hello Fellow OFAA Members

2014 is the 10th Anniversary of Starry Night!

OFAA has been a dedicated participant and part of the organizing team for many years.

How could we make this anniversary a very special year?

Each year about 1000 people attend over 20 venues to enjoy the amazing Orillia Arts community.  Last year we closed off Mississaga St. for the first time.  This allowed both the art community and our visitors to enjoy a relaxing and friendly evening strolling along while visiting the shops, restaurants, galleries and the music stage.  What could we do this year to make it even better? 

We are also working on an artsVest grant, which matches sponsorship dollars from the business community to enhance our marketing and promotions ability.  If you know of any business (small or large) that might be interested in developing a partnership with the arts community, let me know right away, as our deadline for submission is drawing near.

Get your creative brains going, and let's see what we can create. If you have any ideas I would love to hear them and share them with the committee.   Send me an email or call me at 705 259-0407. We will be discussing this soon at the OFAA General Meeting with the hopes of generating some creative ideas of how we can make this year really spectacular.  

Louise Cohen

705 259-0407

Opera House Changeover