Some people live life, others create it
The short film industry is thriving, thanks in part to smaller competitions such as the OWL 48.5 Hour B Film Challenge in Stratford, Ont., where film enthusiasts come together to meet, experiment and have fun.
Tag: Art
CANstruction helps boost local food donations
BY RILEY LINSEMAN CANstruction is a unique charity art exhibition that raises funds, food and awareness for food banks. The international event was hosted locally by the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. From March 10 to 19, great structures built from unopened cans and other food items stood proudly in Conestoga Mall. Fifteen teams each built a structure, many featuring a theme on Canada’s 150th birthday. Many participants incorporated Canada’s … Continued
Wondrous Wood Creations at Wood Art in the Cities
By Roland Fleming
Photography workshop improves selfies
BY CASSIDY FOULDS Technology is amazing. The average person has the ability to walk around in their everyday life with a miniature computer in their pocket. These computers, aka cellphones, are packed with great functionalities, such as the camera. Because the camera is so accessible, pictures people have taken of themselves are all the more common. But where is the finesse? Where is the artistic skill? At the Kitchener-Waterloo Art … Continued
Aging starts when we are born
BY JOY STRUTHERS The opening reception of the Artful Aging Exhibition celebrated aging gracefully and creatively. It was held on the second floor of the Ashlar Gallery, which is located in a limestone building that used to house the Guelph Civic Museum, and is now called the Boarding House Gallery. The museum was at 6 Dublin St. S. for over 30 years before it moved to a new building beside … Continued
Film festival brings more than just movies
BY JOY STRUTHERS The opening night of the 10th annual Grand River Film Festival at the Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge brought a serious issue to the attention of the community, the problem of homelessness. The film Lowdown Tracks by Shelley Saywell showcased homeless musicians in the Toronto area celebrating their music and expressing their vulnerability. Juno award-winning musician Lorraine Segato recorded the stories of some of the people she met … Continued
Students encouraged to enter creative writing contest
BY SHAFAQ PARWEZ Something new this year during Cultural Diversity Week is a Creative Expressions Writing Contest. This is the perfect opportunity for all students who prefer to express themselves from the comfort of their computer screens. “We noticed that the students were looking for creative outlets to talk about important topics like diversity,” said Laura Black, Student Life programmer. In order to register for the contest, students are required … Continued
There’s so much to enjoy in Stratford
BY EMMIE SIROKY The aroma wafting out of local restaurants makes your mouth water; as you try to choose which one to dine at, another comes into view, making your choice even more difficult. It doesn’t matter which you pick, you will have a fantastic experience. You walk downtown and stop at the many beautiful stores that you never knew were there. Originally, you came for a play at one … Continued
Horoscopes for week of Jan. 18
Aries March 21 -April 19 January is a month to focus on your career. Now may be the perfect time to revisit projects previously put on hold. Libra September 23 – October 22 The scale is your sign. This month you may find yourself acting as a peacekeeper between loved ones. You see both sides of the story, do not let yourself be swayed. Taurus April 20 -May 20 This month the urge to travel and experience adventure may become overwhelming. You will benefit greatly from a … Continued
Behind the nails
BY SARAH VEENSTRA It’s a work of art. A modern day Picasso designed to withstand the simple, mundane activities of everyday life. It’s more than just a manicure. There’s a new business in town, travelling around, colouring women’s lives in a small but uplifting way. “There is nothing like working with someone who truly loves what they do,” said longtime client Erin White. “It was evident from the moment I … Continued
Kitchener artist’s mural will make neighbourhood dreamy
By Alex Riese It’s an ordinary fence, its wood weathered after exposure to the elements. To most, restoring that fence would be a nagging task on a honey-do list. To Kitchener artist Dave Whitley, it’s an opportunity to add some colour to his neighbourhood. At the beginning of the year, Whitley decided to heed his wife’s advice to paint something on the long stretch of worn-out fence that has surrounded … Continued
Why hide? Let’s get naked!
By RACHEL ROY People get excited about things “naughty” (just look at the popularity of 50 Shades of Grey), but nudity makes them feel nervous and embarrassed. Why is this? THEMUSEUM is hoping their new exhibit, Getting Naked, will change that. The Canadian Council Art Bank has 17,000 works of art some of which are nudes. These pieces have never been seen by the public due to their brashness. … Continued
Local airbrush artist becoming popular
By NATALEIGH MCCALLUM From a young age he was always able to draw. Growing up in England, his family never had much so he did pencil sketches to pass the time. But who knew he would come so far. Michael Brown, a 53-year-old Kitchener resident, has taken his lifelong skills of pencil sketching and turned it into so much more. The radio-controlled airplane fanatic was in the midst of building … Continued
Art demonstration for Skillz Manifesto
By Steph Smith
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