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Join us at Artfest on the Esplanade on May 26, 2018
Mother Nature must love the arts as she put a hold on the rain forecasted for that day which allowed us to hold another successful Artfest. Thanks to the loyal sponsorship of Ken Hall and Enbridge Pipelines Inc. for once again funding our Mask Magic event and to Rola Jaber for coordinating this very successful children’s activity. We are also thankful to the tire-less volunteers who helped Rola throughout the day – Nesrin Blair, Tanya Najib, Maggie Burgess and Gwen Williams so kids of all ages could paint, draw and glitter over 400 masks and have lots of fun with colour and design. Thanks also to artist Michael Jack and his youthful helpers Keira Mahoney, Thomas Liu and Emily Jack for teaching our young visitors how to create cartoons. Sculpting, carving and more!We’re also always grateful to sculptor Dorsey James for demonstrating and explaining his fascinating wood carvings. And to Mary Cook, our chief coordinator, cook and bottle-washer for this event and who was everywhere that day hanging sign sand banners, taking tons of photos, welcoming our PRAC exhibitors and making sure everyone was happy. And “manning” the Registration table in the very early hours was our indomitable team of Irene Seetner and Sam Murphy who under took the gargantuan task of registering all the artists, giving them their site locations, pointing them in the right direction and handing out information for the day. At our PRAC Tent we were happy and thankful to have Lynda Meredith, Elsie Hetherman and Anja Knuuttila on hand to answer questions, give directions and encourage passers-by to investigate the many arts opportunities available in our community. Another happy addition to Artfest this year was the celebration of the life and art of artist Bill Lishman who passed away last year. Members of the Lishman Family shared their personal perspective about Bill’s life and work. And more thanks to the Cdn. Progress Dur. Reg. Women, Krystal Ferguson, Tanya Ryce and the City of Pickering Staff and volunteers for helping to make this such a great family and arts oriented day. Confirmed Artists & Artisans Facebook Photos: Event | Masks Pickering Community Concert Band providing a live performance at the gazebo and afterwards an up close look at instruments at their Musical Instrument Petting Zoo and Station Gallery with a hands on activity at their SG Pop Up Studio.
One The Esplanade, Esplanade Park, Pickering From 11 am to 5 pm ~ RAIN OR SHINE In the Hands•On•Art Section: Pickering Public Library:
Mask Magic at Artfest Since 2014 Each year PineRidge Arts Council offers a new arts experience to visitors at Artfest. This year, thanks to the generosity of Enbridge Pipelines Inc., kids of all ages will be able to paint and decorate free wooden masks to take home. The annual popular outdoor event, Artfest on the Esplanade, brings families together at the arts and crafts tables. Parents, grandparents and kids will receive guidance and suggestions from a PRAC teaching artist (if they wish) and create their unique mask to show off and treasure.
Click for photos from Artfest 2018 Facebook Photos: Event | Masks 2016 PHOTOS ARTISTS | MASK MAGIC | SNAPD | NEWS ADVERTISTER 2015 PHOTOS ARTISTS | MASK MAGIC | SNAPD 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007,
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PineRidge Arts Council Inc., is a not-for-profit (Public Benefit Corporation) volunteer organization established in 1989.
PineRidge Arts Council
650 Kingston Road
P.O. Box 18258 Steeple Hill Postal Outlet
Pickering, Ontario L1V 1A0
Canada
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InstagramVision: We envision a world where the arts are valued and accessible to all,
and where we inspire others to embrace the arts as an essential part of their lives.
Mission: Our mission is to build a vibrant and inclusive arts community that celebrates
and supports visual, audio and new media art. We strive to connect and engage
diverse audiences while providing resources and opportunities for artists to thrive
and create impactful work.
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
We are currently located on land, which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange among the
Mississauga Peoples, and is the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.
We honour, recognize, and respect this nation and Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of the lands
and waters on which we meet today.
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