Bits and pieces about arts and culture events in the west-end neighbourhood known as the Junction Toronto, and about some cultural events coming up in the GTA. Hello and welcome to Our #JunctionTO Neighbourhood!
The Junction will be full of fall spirit, with activities for all ages. Those in costume can go trick-or-treating at local businesses (local for the Pumpkinfest Trick or Treat Location decal on their windows) and participate in The Junction City Music Hall’s Monster Mash Costume Dance Party from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
The Monster Mash is a family event, it is $5 per group, and everyone is welcome. Come on out with your costumes, dance, and play pinball and win some great prizes.
Weather permitting, there will be a Bouncy Castle at Junction Health.
Zalucky Contemporary, a local contemporary art gallery, is currently collecting donations of unused and over-worn clothing that will be used in an upcoming exhibition in February 2017 by Toronto-based artist Lili Huston-Herterich.
"I am interested in producing 'quilted portraits' of the Junction community through recycled textile materials that are no longer useable. So really, clothes that have been loved and worn to the point of rags - holey socks, stained shirts, ripped or torn garments, or otherwise are all fair game! The final works will be photographic, and I will be acknowledging the support of all participating clothing donators (upon permission)."
Donations can be made directly to the gallery, through the front door mail-slot. Please make sure to leave your name and contact details if you would like to receive public credit.
Reba's Café & GalleryEvents & NewsOctober 2009 Reba's 3rd Anniversary Celebration Thursday, October 22 from 6-10 Barbeque & Live Music featuring Michael Menegon & Friends October Programming In Tandem II Paintings by Ulla-Britt Cole & Gord Cole October 2009 Artist Reception & Barbeque Thursday Oct. 15 6-9 Performance by "The Just Us Band"
The Coles follow their successful 2008 exhibition at Rebas with new watercolor and mixed media paintings. Ulla-Britt Cole is a fine watercolorist. Her romantic landscapes capture her creative passion for all to see. A painter since childhood, Gord’s watercolors express a developed complexity of vision. Gord’s art is enriched by his music. He plays drums and pedal steel guitar with various Toronto bands. Ulla &Gord share, support, love & have lots of fun & it shows! ulla.gord@ sympatico.com
Upcoming Art Shows November "Drifted Landscapes" Multi-Media Wall Works by Jessie Malacarne
December "The Flowering Heart" Sculpture & Paintings By Stephen Lye & Andrea Blonde
January "Shadow Land" Photographs By Jennifer Stellings Patio Update Our Patio is open. It is quiet, comfortable and inviting. There is a smoking and non-smoking area to accommodate everyone. Join us while the weather holds. For the hardy, our patio will be open in the winter too! Visit our website for last minute announcement www.rebascafe.com
In the Works… We are currently updating our Musical Barbeque & Brunch Scheduling for future programming. Many other events are in the works so keep us in touch with your comments & suggestions and we will keep you informed as events develops.
Screenshot: Wise Daughters Craft Market Newsletter, October 2009 Credit: wisedaughters.com
Hello Craft Fans,
Here is your October newsletter. There is much activity at Wise Daughters next month! Come by often to check out the new merchandise, and if you're feeling the creative urge, you'll find lots of options on the list of workshops for adults and kids.
Here are just a few of the new items now available:
Gorgeous, cozy upcycled patchwork scarves by Betty Harris.
Screen-printed vintage ties by Epidemic Clothing.
Stunning upcycled hairbands by Tweek. Look for Tweek’s laptop sleeves and umbrella holsters soon!
The upcycled/sustainable theme continues with t-shirts manufactured in Toronto, hand-painted with beautiful landscapes by Toronto artist Philippe Ménard.
Coming soon: Art Deco brass jewellery, charming coasters, napkins and hankies, gorgeous purses, flattering hats and funky texting gloves!
In the Downstairs Gallery
Sleeping Cats and Other Stories Exhibition by Lisa Pijuan-Nomura
An exploration of vintage papers, hand-written letters and found objects. The show continues through December. Visit often, as new collages keep arriving.
Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 – 4:00, $65 Handmade Holiday Gifts with Anna Redish Make 3 economical, personal gifts plus bags & tags.
Mon, Oct 19, 7:00 – 9:30, $35 Bookbinding with Amy Borkwood Learn Coptic stitch as you make a journal.
Sun, Oct 25, 11:30 – 3:30, $85 Encaustic Cards – SOLD OUT but Supria will be back!
Tues, Oct 27, 7:30 – 9:30, $50 Quilled Cards with Jen Pinsent Make 2 beautiful designs using twirled paper.
Saturdays starting Oct 3, 10:00 – 12:00 Parent/Child Crafty Saturdays with Anna Redish, Ages 4+ You’ll love making art together! $150 1st child, $100 2nd + for 5 weeks
Saturdays starting Oct 3, 1:00 – 3:00 Boys’ Craft Club with Anna Redish, Ages 6+ Craft projects especially geared to boys. $150 for 5 weeks
Wo-Built Home Design Series Each session $10, or all 5 for $40 Join us for 5 interactive talks covering all your design questions.
Wed, Oct 7, 7 - 9 pm Designing with colours, materials and fabrics
Wed, Oct 21, 7 - 9 pm How to go green
Wed, Nov 4, 7 - 9 pm Planning a large reno
Wed, Nov 25, 7 - 9 pm Conservatories, additions and more
Wed, Dec 16, 7 - 9 pm Solving problem spaces - bring photos of your home and get great ideas
Come meet friendly crafty people at Sit ‘n’ Stitch every Thursday evening from 7 – 9 (no charge).
MEDIA INFORMATION - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON, September 11, 2009
New this year, 1wave provides unlimited free Wi-Fi access to Twitter and TwitPic for the
2009 JUNCTION ARTSFESTIVAL!
For the first time, 1wave set up four "1wave Power Zones" (located strategically throughout the festival footprint along Dundas Street West), which allow free real time access to Twitter and TwitPic via Wi-Fi.
Attendees of the 2009 Junction Arts Festival (September 9 to 13) can immediately share their live festival experiences with the Internet community and send photos and tweets to friends and family.
1wave is your community wireless network. Our mission is to provide the best value for wireless Internet in the city, in partnership with the local community, its residents and businesses. We want to help build and foster a stronger community by leveraging the power of the Internet to accelerate awareness and involvement in community portals, blogs and other social medium.
The Junction Forum for Art and Culture (JFAC) is a non-profit arts presenting organization and its main project is the annual Junction Arts Festival. The JFAC Board of Directors, chaired by Councillor Bill Saundercook, consists of dedicated cultural producers, artists, residents, business owners and politicians, all of whom are based in the Junction.
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For media information, interviews and photos please contact: Laurie Lockhart, Publicist; 2009 Junction Arts Festival GET THE MESSAGE Publicity Tel: 416-988-2530 / E-mail: gtmessage@sympatico.ca Website: www.junctionartsfest.com
For general information, please contact: Dean Walderman, General Manager; 1wave Tel: 647-241-7996 / E-mail: adrian@1wave.ca Website: www.1wave.ca
Poster: The West Toronto Junction Arts Festival - September 9 to 13, 2009 Dundas West Street Closure - Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2009 Credit: junctionartsfest.com
Poster: The West Toronto Junction Arts Festival - September 9 to 13, 2009
Dundas West Street Closure - Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2009 Credit: junctionartsfest.com
MEDIA INFORMATION - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON, September 8, 2009
What is happening on 09/09/09, which won't occur for another 1001 years?
THE 2009 JUNCTION ARTS FESTIVAL!
[ ♪ ] Runs for five days; from opening night celebrations on Wednesday, September 9 (09/09/09) to closing day on Sunday, September 13, along Dundas Street West, from Keele Street to Quebec Avenue
[ ♪ ]Weaving Mosaics is the 2009 festival theme - all ages experience an adventure of visual, dance, literary, musical arts and more
[ ♪ ]Red Hot Art Spots - Junction galleries, shops, businesses and restaurants open their venues to feature festival visual, musical, and performance artists
[ ♪ ]Weekend Street closure on Saturday and Sunday only, Sept. 12 and 13:
The Junction Forum for Art and Culture (JFAC) is a non-profit arts presenting organization and its main project is the annual Junction Arts Festival. The JFAC Board of Directors, chaired by Councillor Bill Saundercook, consists of dedicated cultural producers, artists, residents, business owners and politicians, all of whom are based in the Junction.
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For media information, interviews and photos please contact: Laurie Lockhart, Publicist; 2009 Junction Arts Festival GET THE MESSAGE Publicity Tel: 416-988-2530 / E-mail: gtmessage@sympatico.ca Website: www.junctionartsfest.com
For general information, please contact: Michael Menegon, Creative Producer; 2009 Junction Arts Festival Tel: 416-767-5036 / E-mail: junctionartsfest@bellnet.ca Website: www.junctionartsfest.com Councillor Bill Saundercook (Ward 13, City of Toronto), JFAC Chair
Reba's Café & GalleryEvents & NewsSeptember 2009 Our quiet & comfortable BackPatio is now open.
"Dream Master" Paintings & Drawings by Rachel Persaud September 2009 Artist Reception & Barbeque Thurs. Sept. 17 6:00-9:00 pm
Dream Master is an exhibition of mystical paintings portraying the spirit that bridges the sub-conscious & conscious mind. A selection of illustrations from Dream Master will be featured in Rachel’s first novel, due for release January 2010. A lifelong creator of poetry, prose, music & art, Rachel Persaud is an active member of the Arts & Letters Club of Canada. Her musical ventures include 2 CDs & numerous performances across Canada.
We are taking Rebas on the road to the Junction Arts Festival. Look for our booth between High Park & Quebec on the south side of the street. It’s gonna be fun. See you there... Saturday Sept. 12 from 11:00-7:00 Sunday Sept. 13 from 11:00-6:00 (Our café will be closed those days)
Thursday Sept. 17 Artist Reception & Barbeque from 6-9 pm "Dream Master" paintings & drawing by Rachel Persaud
Sunday Sept. 20 Musical Brunch from 12-3 pm Emaline Delapaix with Sahra Featherstone They blend acoustic guitar, celtic harp, violin & vocals into a memorable music experience. ca.myspace.com/emalinedelapaix www.sahrafeatherstone.com
Thursday Sept 24 Musical Barbeque from 7-10 pm "Rockin’ Swing" Alan Stellings on cello & Frank Horvat on keyboard. Bach to Hendrix. It’s music past your imagination. www.mycellomusic.com
Sunday Sept. 27 Musical Brunch from 12-3 pm Aqualuna is Rob Thaller on piano/keyboard, Joanna Reynolds on saxophone/flute/vocals. Their mellow jazz is perfect for an autumn evening. www.aqualunamusic.com
In the Works… More Live Music Scheduling, Film Series and more. Keep us in touch with your comments & suggestions and we will keep you informed as programming develop
Rebas Cafe & Gallery Join the August Jump at Rebas: Art, Live Music, Sunday Brunches & Thursday Night Barbeques. 3289 Dundas St. W. (Just East of Runnymede Ave.) 416.626.7372 Tuesday-Friday 8:30-6:00 Saturday-Sunday 9:00-5:00 Evenings reserved for special events & by appointment http://www.rebascafe.com/
Screenshot: Junction Arts Festival - Weaving Mosaics - September 9 to 13, 2009
Dundas West Street Closure - Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2009 Credit: junctionartsfest.com
MEDIA INFORMATION - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please retain for kid-friendly event listings 17th ANNUAL JUNCTION ARTS FESTIVAL:
The KidZone is a FunZone; daily during the weekend street closure, September 12 and 13, 2009
Toronto, ON, September 1, 2009 - Like a mosaic, the 2009 Junction Arts Festival (September 9 - 13) weaves a multitude of eclectic cultural and artistic elements together to create one big celebration, and the KidZone is a fun creative adventure happening daily throughout the weekend street closure (Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 only, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Centrally located this year in the festival's epicentre area (Junction City Square, 2960 Dundas St. W. at Pacific Ave.), the KidZone features familiar hands-on creative activities, family-friendly workshops and community entertainment, plus the new sports complex, jumping castle and the ultimate in super slides; The Cliff-hanger.
JFAC Chair Councillor Bill Saundercook (Ward 13, City of Toronto) states, "We welcome kids of all ages to the Junction Arts Festival KidZone this year. It's bigger and better than ever before, where children can run free and play in a safe enclosed environment."
The KidZone (supported by Scotiabank) is a fun zone, where the children will enjoy the new games and rides and the parents will enjoy the affordable day passes and single ride tickets; priced at $10.00 for a day-pass or 50 cents per single ticket.
RIDES AND GAMES (DAY PASSES AND SINGLE TICKETS):
New sports complex (baseball, football, Frisbee, darts, basketball, soccer).
The Cliff-hanger (slide).
Jumping castle.
KIDZONE INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS (FREE; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.):
The 17th annual Junction Arts Festival is generously supported by title sponsor the Junction Business Improvement Area, the Toronto Arts Council, the Department of Canadian Heritage and the active involvement from Junction area businesses and residents.
The Junction Forum for Art and Culture (JFAC) is a non-profit arts presenting organization and its main project is the annual Junction Arts Festival. The JFAC Board of Directors, chaired by Councillor Bill Saundercook, consists of dedicated cultural producers, artists, residents, business owners and politicians, all of whom are based in the Junction.
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For media information, interviews and photos please contact: Laurie Lockhart, Publicist; 2009 Junction Arts Festival GET THE MESSAGE Publicity Tel: 416-988-2530 / E-mail: gtmessage@sympatico.ca Website: www.junctionartsfest.com
For general and information, please contact: 2009 Junction Arts Festival office Tel: 416-767-5036 / E-mail: junctionartsfest@bellnet.ca Website: www.junctionartsfest.com Councillor Bill Saundercook (Ward 13, City of Toronto), JFAC Chair
Screenshot: Wise Daughters Craft Market Newsletter, September 2009 Credit: wisedaughters.com
There’s something happening here...
Taking stock of how this adventure has played out over its first 8 months, I am quite amazed by just how much creative activity there has been at the shop. Wise Daughters has built up a talented roster of local artists, craftspeople and workshop instructors. There are now about 50 artists supplying the shop!
We’ve had workshops on everything from quilling and journaling to felt sculpture, mosaics, bookbinding and storytelling. There are lots of new offerings coming up this fall, plus the return of our most popular workshops.
I’m thrilled by how many repeat customers attend, but also by how the workshops attract such a diversity of participants from all over the GTA and beyond. Mums and sons, dads and daughters, friends and strangers – each expressing their individuality through art and crafts. Keep checking the website for new workshop listings for fall.
The summer kids’ camps have inspired more programming for children and families, and I look forward to all that youthful exuberance and artistic inhibition. Coming later this fall... crafting just for boys and parent/child craft sessions. And for the young at heart, arts & crafts "camp" for grown-ups.
Junction Arts Festival, Sept 9 – 13
Include these wonderful Wise Daughters happenings in your festival schedule:
Sleeping Cats and Other Stories Exhibition by Lisa Pijuan-Nomura Opens Wed, Sept 9, 6:30 - 8:30 with free short performances by Lisa and friends, refreshments
I Never Cared for Swimming: The Effects of Swiss Timekeeping on Global Water Levels Written and performed by Greg Thomas Thurs, Sept 10, 8 pm Pay-what-you-can, reservations recommended.
All weekend, you can make your own buttons at Wise Daughters. And be sure to check out our sidewalk sale!
New - Children's Art Classes Join artist Kathie Young for intimate small group classes in painting, drawing and felting. Tuesdays starting September 22 4:00 - 5:00 ages 6 - 8 5:15 - 6:15 ages 9 - 12 $100 for 4 week series
Art Cards to Make and Trade Sun, Sept 27, 1:00 - 3:30 Lisa Pijuan-Nomura leads the fun. Like baseball or playing cards... only they're one-of-a-kind works of art. No art experience necessary - the only rules are that cards need to be 2.5 x 3.5 and you have to trade at least a few of the cards you make, and leave one with Wise Daughters to display! Supplies provided. Pay-what-you-can, but please reserve.
Wise Daughters Book Club A small group of reading enthusiasts starting getting together last spring and will resume our reading and conversation this fall – more members welcome!
Come meet friendly crafty people at Sit ‘n’ Stitch every Thursday evening from 7 – 9 (no charge).
Screenshot: Junction Arts Festival - Weaving Mosaics - September 9 to 13, 2009
Dundas West Street Closure - Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2009 Credit: junctionartsfest.com
MEDIA INFORMATION - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please retain for literary listings 17th ANNUAL JUNCTION ARTS FESTIVAL:
They'll shout it from the rooftops, they'll stop you in the street; authors, poets, writers and readers challenge you to become a member of the "BookThug Nation", September 12 and 13
Toronto, ON, August 26, 2009 - The Junction Arts Festival (September 9 - 13, 2009) presents a mosaic of unique visual, dance, musical and literary arts, and independent Junction publisher BookThug seeks new recruits for its literary nation; writers and readers share and recite their work in unexpected and unusual ways (daily throughout the weekend street closure, Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.).
BookThug founder Jay MillAr states, "It's easy to be a citizen of the 'BookThug Nation': just be curious! We at BookThug are aware that our books are not for just anybody. So why not become somebody? Poetry, visual literature, conceptual literature, translation, the lyric, critical texts and fiction; each one is distinctly BookThug."
During the weekend only, BookThug (2009 Junction Arts Festival literary sponsor) is looking for new citizens to join the "BookThug Nation". Over 20 authors, poets, writers and readers present their work from many angles. They broadcast it from rooftops, perform it in the street, interrupt everyday conversations and challenge festival attendees to consider poetry and literature as part of their lives.
The "BookThug Nation" presents three literary street components:
Roaming Readers: Poetry read to you one on one by the author or by a BookThug youth.
Battling Bards: Look up, look way up. Poets battle it out (call and response style) with megaphones from rooftops and window sills.
Resting Readers: For traditionalists, there are four readings a day by various BookThug writers; on the back patio of the Troubadour bar (3071 Dundas St. W.). Schedule, TBA.
Attracting 200,000 visitors in 2008, the Junction Arts Festival (produced by the Junction Forum for Art and Culture) takes place along Dundas Street West between Keele Street and Quebec Avenue, and features five free days of artistry and innovation; Visual Art Exhibits (September 9 to 13), Live Music Concerts (September 11 and 12), and during the weekend - Street Performance Artists, Literary Artists, KidZone, Green Village and Artisan/Vendor Market (September 12 and 13).
BookThug is an independent literary publisher, founded by Jay MillAr, that operates out of Toronto's west end. For more information go to: www.bookthug.ca.
The 17th annual Junction Arts Festival is generously supported by title sponsor the Junction Business Improvement Area, the Toronto Arts Council and the active involvement from Junction area businesses and residents.
The Junction Forum for Art and Culture (JFAC) is a non-profit arts presenting organization and its main project is the annual Junction Arts Festival. The JFAC Board of Directors, chaired by Councillor Bill Saundercook, consists of dedicated cultural producers, artists, residents, business owners and politicians, all of whom are based in the Junction.
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For media information, interviews and photos please contact: Laurie Lockhart, Publicist; 2009 Junction Arts Festival GET THE MESSAGE Publicity Tel: 416-988-2530 / E-mail: gtmessage@sympatico.ca Website: www.junctionartsfest.com
For general and information, please contact: 2009 Junction Arts Festival office Tel: 416-767-5036 / E-mail: junctionartsfest@bellnet.ca Website: www.junctionartsfest.com Councillor Bill Saundercook (Ward 13, City of Toronto), JFAC Chair
Screenshot: Junction Arts Festival - Weaving Mosaics - September 9 to 13, 2009
Dundas West Street Closure - Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2009 Credit: junctionartsfest.com
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Mr. Something Something headlines Friday concert "event", with special guest openers The Framework and graffiti artists Art Fuzion; September 11
Toronto, ON, August 24, 2009 - The 2009 Junction Arts Festival (September 9 - 13) weaves a mosaic of unique visual, dance, literary and musical arts, and afro-beat groovesters Mr. Something Something headline the free Friday concert, where new-wave rockers The Framework kick off the night and Art Fuzion draw free-style; September 11 at 8:00 p.m. on the outdoor main stage (Junction City Square, 2960 Dundas Street West at Pacific Avenue).
Junction Arts Festival creative producer Michael Menegon states, "This is a concert 'event' with two powerful bands, experimental video and Art Fuzion (a group of graffiti artists inspired by the music). Of course Mr. Something Something will be needing more than just bicycle power for this concert, but rest assured their SoundCycle will be out in force on Sunday as part of the festival's Green Village."
Mr. Something Something, Johan Hultqvist (vocals/shaker), John MacLean (tenor sax, clarinet, flute), Larry Graves (drums/percussion), Paul MacDougall (guitar), Liam Smith (bass) and Jennifer Dallas (dance), is reputed for its high-energy live shows, fusing African rhythm with jazz and pop. Their second album "The Edge" was nominated for a 2007 Juno Award, and they recently released their fourth recording "Shine Your Face" on June 3, 2009.
The band has played over 450 shows and their interactive performances have become a vehicle for their green initiatives. Concerned with sustainability issues and hopefully to inspire audience participation, Mr. Something Something invented Canada's first bicycle-powered sound system called the SoundCycle.
Synth-rock band The Framework, Ryan Isojima (vocals/guitar), Chris Graham (vocals/guitar), Rayanne Lepieszo (synths/vocals), Scott Winter (bass), Tobias Smith (drums), now celebrate the release of their self-produced full length debut album "Before Tonight" (distributed on Last Gang Records, August 4, 2009) and the video for the first single "Always Left Behind" is currently airing on MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic.
In 2008, Inside E Magazine honoured The Framework as one of the top five bands at the North by Northeast Music Festival and they won third place in the Virgin Festival's Road to V contest (selected by fans and industry judges including Virgin CEO Richard Branson).
PLEASE NOTE: Further festival details and artist information is available at www.junctionartsfest.com.
Attracting 200,000 visitors in 2008, the Junction Arts Festival, produced by the Junction Forum for Art and Culture, takes place along Dundas Street West between Keele Street and Quebec Avenue, and features five free days of artistry and innovation; Visual Art Exhibits (September 9 to 13), Live Music Concerts (September 11 and 12), and during the weekend - Street Performance Artists, Literary Artists, KidZone, Green Village and Artisan/Vendor Market (September 12 and 13).
The 17th annual Junction Arts Festival is generously supported by title sponsor the Junction Business Improvement Area, the Toronto Arts Council and the active involvement from Junction area businesses and residents.
The Junction Forum for Art and Culture (JFAC) is a non-profit arts presenting organization and its main project is the annual Junction Arts Festival. The JFAC Board of Directors, chaired by Councillor Bill Saundercook, consists of dedicated cultural producers, artists, residents, business owners and politicians, all of whom are based in the Junction.
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For media information, interviews and photos please contact: Laurie Lockhart, Publicist; 2009 Junction Arts Festival GET THE MESSAGE Publicity Tel: 416-988-2530 / E-mail: gtmessage@sympatico.ca Website: www.junctionartsfest.com
For general and information, please contact: Michael Menegon 2009 Junction Arts Festival office Tel: 416-767-5036 / E-mail: junctionartsfest@bellnet.ca Website: www.junctionartsfest.com Councillor Bill Saundercook (Ward 13, City of Toronto), JFAC Chair
Screenshot: Junction Arts Festival - Weaving Mosaics - September 9 to 13, 2009
Dundas West Street Closure - Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2009 Credit: junctionartsfest.com
MEDIA INFORMATION - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please retain for events / music listings THE JUNCTION ARTS FESTIVAL:
The new "RedHotArtSpots" AND visual artists light the 2009 Junction Arts Festival on fire
Toronto, ON, August 20, 2009 - The 17th annual Junction Arts Festival (September 9 - 13, 2009) presents a mosaic of unique visual, dance, literary and musical arts, and visual artists light the festival on fire, competing in the 2009 Juried Art Exhibit and showcasing in (and out) of the brand new 'Red Hot Art Spots'; from opening day on Wednesday, September 9 through to Sunday, September 13.
The 2009 Juried Art Exhibit takes place at the Academy of Realist Art (2968 Dundas Street West at Pacific), and new to the festival this year are the "Red Hot Art Spots", where many Junction businesses, shops, galleries and restaurants step up and provide venues and space for the visual artists (plus performance, readers/writers and music artists) to showcase their works.
Juried Art Committee and Junction Forum for Art and Culture board member Colleen Johnston states, "I am extremely excited at the number and the calibre of artists participating this year. This community based juried art exhibition is growing at an amazing rate year to year and 2009 looks to be one of the best; the judges are going to have a very difficult time choosing the winners."
72 visual artists are entered in the Juried Art Exhibit this year, including Kathleen Coyle, whose stained glass horse mosaic (called "Painted Pony") acts as the 2009 Junction Arts Festival logo.
The juried art pieces, submitted based on photography, sculpture or painting/drawing categories, will be judged by three Toronto professionals (Rhonda Nolan, Rhonda Noland Designs; Fernando Freitas, Academy of Realist Art and Felix Russo, Publisher, Editor PhotoEd Magazine) and the winners will be announced on September 9 at 9:00 p.m., during the opening night celebrations in the Junction City Square (2960 Dundas St. West at Pacific Ave.). The first prize is a one-year scholarship to the Academy of Realist Art ($7,500.00 value), and Picture it Framed is providing $5000.00 in framing for the subsequent awards.
The new "Red Hot Art Spots" represents the Junction community and festival coming together in true creative collaboration. The participating venues, within the festival footprint and a number of satellite sites, open their doors to provide unexpected indoor and outdoor settings for festival programmed visual artists (painters, photographers), which include seven installation artists such as Reid English (outdoor/Junction artist) and Aaron Mitchell (indoor/Toronto artist).
In addition to visual artists, the "Red Hot Art Spots" also host travelling minstrels, writers, poets, dancers or street performers; some venues also present their own entertainment.
Attracting 200,000 visitors in 2008, the Junction Arts Festival (produced by the Junction Forum for Art and Culture) takes place along Dundas Street West between Keele Street and Quebec Avenue, and features five free days of artistry and innovation; Visual Art Exhibits (Sept. 9 to 13), Live Music Concerts (Sept. 11 and 12), and during the weekend - Street Performance Artists, Literary Artists, KidZone, Green Village and Artisan/Vendor Market (Sept. 12 and 13).
The 2009 Junction Arts Festival is generously supported by title sponsor the Junction Business Improvement Area and the active involvement from Junction area businesses and residents.
The Junction Forum for Art and Culture (JFAC) is a non-profit arts presenting organization and its main project is the annual Junction Arts Festival. The JFAC Board of Directors, chaired by Councillor Bill Saundercook, consists of dedicated cultural producers, artists, residents, business owners and politicians, all of whom are based in the Junction.
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For media information, interviews and photos please contact: Laurie Lockhart, Publicist; 2009 Junction Arts Festival GET THE MESSAGE Publicity Tel: 416-988-2530 / E-mail: gtmessage@sympatico.ca Website: www.junctionartsfest.com
For general and vendor information, please contact: 2009 Junction Arts Festival office Tel: 416-767-5036 / E-mail: junctionartsfest@bellnet.ca Website: www.junctionartsfest.com Councillor Bill Saundercook (Ward 13, City of Toronto), JFAC Chair
Google Map: New Red Hot Art Spots of the Junction Arts Festival 2009