Open Air Painting Sessions

Open Air Painting Sessions Saturday Sept/1/2012 and Sunday Sept/2/2012 9:00 am both days till when ever Corner of Bank and Laurier Ottawa,Ontario

Contest for Artists/Photographers

General Contest Information

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The effects of infertility and childlessness can be devastating - to the person, the couple, the extended family, and the broader community. 

The purpose of this competition is to share multiple perspectives on infertility through art and to tell the stories that are seldom told or understood. We felt that art (photography, painting, poetry/prose) would be a good vehicle to communicate the emotions and sentiments that shape how we experience infertility as individuals, as extended family members and as members of a community.

While this competition provides those who have had to deal with infertility an opportunity to convey their personal struggle, it also provides a challenge to others - who might not have had a personal experience with infertility - to explore the issue infertility through artistic expression. This competition aims to engage the broader community in a dialogue about something so personal, yet central to who we are as human beings.  
 

It is hoped that the works produced through this event will generate many perspectives and a deeper understanding about the struggles of those trying to conceive, and an acknowledgment of the effects on our society.  

We welcome you to attend the launch of this art competiton on August 23rd at the downtown Delta Hotel in Ottawa.

This competition is open to all.  We welcome and support contributions from professional and amateur artists.

CATEGORIES              

• Photography
• Painting/mixed media
• Poetry/prose

 AWARd                              

• $1,500 per category - $1,000 for 1^st prize; $500 for 2^nd prize.
• Awards sponsored by the Ottawa Fertility Centre

 PARTICIPATION

• This is a community event and participation is welcome and open to all. We particularly welcome and encourage both professional and amateur artists

• Employees of, members of the immediate family of, or those domiciled with an employee or owner of the Ottawa Fertility Centre as well contest volunteers, judges, and members of their immediate families. “Immediate family” is defined as parents, siblings, children or spouse.

EVENT LAUNCH

August 23, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 9:00pm

Delta Hotel, Pinnacle Room
101 Lyon Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 5T9      
    

Reception, entertainment, light hors d’oevres, and information about the competition

Guest Speaker from New Cap Radio's Hot 89.9 s

Admission is free.

RSVP at expressions@conceive.ca

For more information, please click on link below.

http://www.expressionsofinfertility.blogspot.ca/2012/07/general-informatio.html#comment-form

Final Art Party at the Gallery

Patrick's art predominates on the walls.

Such a wonderful stage!

Not just au plein air, in the dark, too.

Sketches by Patrick John Mills.

A view of the back yard from an upper window.

Lo El performing.

Live, Love Art Party Saturday Eve

At the Gallery on Hinchey. Tomorrow eve, Saturday. Come after 7:00 pm. Tons of entertainment and fun.
See you there!

Gallery Update

Gleaming like molten gold in the late-afternoon sunlight on Hinchey St, one of James Fletcher's sculptures. The gallery might be quasi-closed but art abounds! Beside the sculpture is one of Patrick's inimitable free-standing adverts for art.

Sad. Half the gallery property is up for sale. Money makes the world go 'round and if this is what it takes, Patrick is willing to do what he has to to continue with his art-vision.

The main floor of the gallery continues to have some art on the walls but it is predominantly a workshop as an elegant bathroom is retrofitted and other amendments made before a lucky tenant moves in Sept. 1.

Jacqui Du Toit and Patrick John Mills chatting.