101 Frames, Sat. Dec. 5, 2009

Here is my contribution to this year's fundraiser for Gallery 101, 101 Frames. Here is all the pertinent info.


GALLERY 101FRAMES- SILENT ART AUCTION AND PARTY - THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS PRIDE
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 7pm
Preview: December 3rd and 4th from 12pm – 9 pm 301 Bank Street Art Auction/Party: Saturday, December 5, 2008. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets: $10 at Gallery 101 or Mags & Fags or $15 at the door

PRIDE
On Saturday, December 5th, 2009, Gallery 101 will host the second of seven years of THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS. Each year artists interpret a different deadly sin. This year, G101 invited artists to make art that engages with the boldest sin in the bunch: PRIDE. We certainly want to show our PRIDE, and why not? This year, Gallery 101 is celebrating its 30th Anniversary of supporting Ottawa’s arts community, and we feel the need to brag, to boast, and to get a little narcissistic.

But that’s not the only way we are spicing it up. Other sinfully delightful features of this year’s event will be the best performance art, arrogant door prizes (including some very glorious big ticket items), and grand appetizers, all set to some choice tunes by the sauciest djs in a PRIDE-inspired setting. So come on out and show us you have PRIDE (for the arts) in Ottawa, indulge in a night of arts and culture, and support your local non-profit artist-run centre.

Proceeds from the auction help Gallery 101 maintain its services to artists and the community. This event is supported and made possible by our local artists, volunteers and friends. Special thanks to our sponsors Allen's Flowers, Bossarts - Beauty in Balance, Capital Xtra, Collected Works Bookstore, Giraffe The African Store, Hartman's Your Independent Grocer, Jack Of All Trades Design, La Bottega Nicastro Fine Food Shop, LaPointe's Seafood Grill Café, McAuslan Brewery, Mags & Fags, MediaStyle, Metro newspaper, Mikaza Home Modern Furniture, Patrick Gordan Framing, Pelee Island Winery, Pizza Shark, Pure Gelato, Schoeler & Heaton Architects Inc., Spins & Needles, The Scone Witch, The Village, The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro, Venus Envy, Vittoria Trattoria.

All frames generoulsy donated by FRAMES BY ROCKWELL. Gallery 101 greatly appreciates your support, which contributes to the long-term, financial stability and well being of the gallery.

Illustration Friday: Music

This is my entry for this week's IF topic "music" as well as my entry in the annual auction for Gallery 101, 101 Frames.

Just for the sake of context, Big Joe Mufferaw is the Canadian equivalent of American folk legend Paul Bunyan. Speaking of music, another Canadian Icon, Stompin' Tom Conners spins a few tales of the giant, French-Canadian lumberjack in his song "Big Joe Mufferaw".

Illustration Friday: Unbalanced

"Houses On My Street"

cereal box collage

These are all buildings in my neighbourhood. People move here because it has a "quaint", small-town feel. They buy quaint, small houses then knock them down and build ridiculously large houses . Unbalanced.

I'll be donating this piece to the annual fundraising auction at Saw Gallery, called Sketch, Friday, November 27, 8pm until 2am.

Urban Art at Minto Park

Here's another poster prototype for our upcoming event. Check out our the Urban art @ Minto Park show blog for participating artists and show information.

Aunt Evelyn's Night Out, Friday April 17, 8 pm

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This promises to be a great event for the benefit of Lady Evelyn Alternative School, where our kids attend. Hosted by Patrick Gordon Framing, Patrick and Jennifer have done a great job assembling a stellar cast of artists and sponsors for the art auction and raffle on friday night. Here's everything you need to know:

It’s an Art Party! It’s a Fundraiser. It’s open till 1:00 am!
Lady Evelyn Alternative School is holding its annual Fundraiser and Night Out at Patrick Gordon Framing on Friday, April 17th.A silent art auction of works donated by Heidi Conrod, Tanis Dennis, Katie Dutton, Tony Fouhse, Adrian Göllner, Christopher Griffin, Sarah Hallman, Meaghan Haughian, Timothy Hunt, Danny Hussey, Samuel Jan, Lois Kapitanik, Karina Kraenzle, Donald Kwan, Maria Lezon, Patti Normand, Erin Robertson, Ian Roy, Peter Shmeltzer, Andrea Stokes, Michael Tardioli, Amy Thompson, Tom Thompson, Remi Theriault and possibly a few others believe it or not.And if that’s not enough, there will be door prizes and raffles sponsored by Raw Sugar Café, Shanghai Restaurant, Wabi Sabi, Workshop Boutique, Whalesbone Restaurant, Canteen Art Shop+Gallery, The Green Door Restaurant, Oz Café, Il Piccolino Restaurant, Domus Café (courtesy of Tracy Arnett ), The Singing Pebble Book Store, HBK Concepts Salon, Star Gymnastics, Camp Fortune, Cuckoo's Nest Designs, and many others, including the always hotly contested Teacher "is it getting hot in here, or is it just me?" dinner.This year’s catered event will include delectable food provided by Chef Annette and Chef Allison.

Beer, wine and champagne! (Take a moment to put your socks back on as they have been no doubt knocked off.)

Music spun by Lady Evelyn's own, DJ Billy.Date: Friday, April 17thTime: 8:00PM - 1:00AM (Silent Auction bidding open from: 8:00pm to 10:30pm) Location: Patrick Gordon Framing @ 160 Elm St. (lots of parking off City Centre Drive side of Elm)Map of location: www.patrickgordonframing.caPhone: 613-232-7146
Email: info@patrickgordonframing.caSuggested admission $15.00 (includes chance to win one of the fabulous door prizes.)

Please join us for an awesome night of art, creative gifts, great food, great music, and a whole lot of fun. Wow! What a night!!

All money raised by the fundraiser helps fund forward-thinking initiatives in arts and sports related activities.