Canada Arts News

Pop-artist Camilla d'Errico has announced the launch of her limited-edition clothing line, releasing the first of what will be a series of new, high-quality items over the course of 2012.

Come visit our summer camp site (Kingsway College School), take a tour and meet some of our 2012 camp staff! Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of camp fun and incredible arts programming!

A revolutionary work from one of the world’s greatest classical ballet companies

Latin passion and Russian technique will meet on February 3rd and 4th at the Royal Theatre in Victoria, when The National Ballet of Cuba present The Magic of Dance.

Chronicler Publishing will be releasing four new historical novels for the Spring market.

Tasha Zimich, a Simon Fraser University’s Visual Art Program student, took her upcoming Graduate Exhibition as an invitation to excel. Thanks to Crowdsourced Funding, her dream of producing her own Graphic Arts Books is becoming a reality.

JUSTIN BLAYNEY is involved in a group Art Show at Beaux-Arts Brampton from February 7 - 18, 2012. Justin will have 8-10 of his latest contemporary paintings on display at this show.

This coming Friday the 13th is a very lucky day for seven emerging visual designers. There will be the official unveiling of their large-scale urban art, “ART 4 Aitken” on Friday, January 13th at the Aitken University Centre at UNB.

Origo Books Gallery is proud to showcase a selection of works by local visual artists TATIANA MIHOWICH and ANITA McMASTER -- Friday February 3, 5pm. Downtown Toronto.

New Ottawa Art Gallery-Ottawa Gets Art Gallery in Westboro and Not Just Any Art Gallery Either! Looking for fine art? The Michael Gennis Gallery offers paintings, lithography, mixed media, blown glass, sculpture and fine art photography.

JENN PLAYFORD has been aired on What’s Cooking TV. Jenn was interviewed on the different techniques on using Furochic for holiday gift wrapping.

PhotographyCorner.com announces the 2011 Photograph of the Year contest, featuring nine sponsors with over $10,000 in prizes available to be won including a grand prize valued at $3,250. The contest is free to enter.

JUSTIN BLAYNEY will be showcasing his artwork in 2 art shows during the month of December 2011.

Join Love to Dance Studio at Famee Furlane for The Holiday Ball Challenge. Professional Performances in Latin & Ballroom Dance, dinner and a hot dance floor. Proceeds go to Horizon Arts Camp's Scholarship Program - launching Toronto's Future Dancers!

A Creative Faerie Year™ is a subscription club that features monthly prompts, exercises and guidance to inspire creative living in tune with Nature.

Canadian Short Screenplay Competition winning script brought to life by crowd-funding.

Writer and author Cendrine Marrouat re-introduces "Five Years and Counting. A Journey into the Mind of Soul Poetry" by releasing each chapter as a separate eBook.

Artweb.net is a newly launched fine art marketplace, set to radically shake up the art industry. The website uniquely allows art buyers to buy art at 0% commission, directly from jury-selected artists from around the world.

Origo Books Gallery is proud to showcase a selection of paintings by accomplished visual artist MAUREEN SHELLEAU -- Friday December 2, 5pm. Downtown Toronto.

This Special Commemorative Edition honors Steve Jobs for his contributions to the world of technology and his impact on our lives as photographers, both personally and in business. Also included are photo tips, techniques, and 3 Photoshop tutorials.

Musician Allison Crowe, one of the world's exciting and great artists, will soon launch her annual "Tidings" tour

Canadian songstress enchants train passengers and show-goers on VIA Train tour

A canvas of a different form; 12 women from the Terminal City All-Star roller derby team, were recently immortalized in plaster for an art exhibit and silent auction, all in the name of breast cancer prevention and education.

Attia Bano, Miss Pakistan Globe 2011 is representing Pakistan in the Miss Globe 2011 pageant in Europe.

The Kahrizak Foundation of Canada & Nawranji Iranian Association present DANCE ALONG THE SILK ROAD, a dance extravaganza featuring more than 30 dancers and traditions from regions along the ancient Silk Road including China, India and Azerbaijan.

Crystal Wind™ Announces The Release of two new paintings from Lisa Iris: Zeus and Fuji San.

Canadian artisan’s miniature homages turning heads this Halloween

Dukem Restaurant, 950 Danforth Ave, hosts an entertaining evening with Polish Canadian Photographer, Wlodek presenting a sound and light show based on his photos of Ethiopia. The exhibition includes photography of Ethiopian people and culture.

Are you the next Top Artist? Find out by joining the Art for Love competition. For your chance to be featured at the House of Moments art space in Toronto, plus win $25,000, full marketing support and an exclusive relationship with House of Moments.

Montreal-based audio and VFX house, Boogie Studio, announced a spate of new hires and appointments.

Toronto concert orchestra performs “russian romance” george weston recital hall,toronto, november 13, 2011 3:00 pm tickets are $35.00, student/senior $25.00 and are available at the toronto centre box office or call 1-855-985-2787.

Origo Books Gallery is proud to showcase a selection of paintings by local visual artist JULIE BARTOLOTTA -- Friday November 4, 5pm. Downtown Toronto.

Canadian Short Screenplay Competition winning script brought to life by crowd-funding

Modus FX, one of Canada’s emerging leaders in visual effects, announced today that it has signed with International Creative Management (“ICM”), one of the world's largest talent and literary agencies.

The Brush The Pen and Recovery, a 33 minute documentary film from Bridgeross Communications and the Gallery on the Bay , has been selected by the Hamilton Film Festival for screening on November 2, 2011 at 7:00 PM

David Cormican, Producer of both the short films ‘Minus Lara’ and ‘Rusted Pyre’ has been awarded a two-way tie between his films for the “Best in Canada” award as part of the 2011 Reel Rave International Film Festival.

Photographers will learn how composition, colour, and light can be used to create a sense of ‘mood’ and evoke an emotional response with their images. Also, learn the BEST way to backup your photos, how to shoot backgrounds, the Aurora, and more!

Samantha Somer-Wilson, co-star to Brooke Palsson in the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition short film has won the Best Actress in a Short Film category at the 2011 Tulsa International Film Festival this week.

Join author CLARA BLACKWOOD for a talk and the signing of her new poetry chapbook ARCANA -- Friday October 28, 5:00pm at Origo Books, downtown Toronto.

Casol Villas France and the international art fair Art Monaco renew their media partnership for the event that will be held at Le Grimaldi Forum of Monaco from April 5th to April 12th, 2012.

Origo Books Gallery is proud to showcase a selection of paintings by visual artist and entrepreneur GAIA ORION --- Friday October 7, 5pm. Downtown Toronto.

Explore the fundamentals of HDR photography, why it really exists and techniques for doing HDR 'the right way'. Additionally, readers learn the traits of successful photographers and how to define their own style. Also - Google+ for photographers.

Canadian teen opera pop crooner Aria Tesolin has been selected from among 500 artists featured in the August issue of Record Label Door's A&R Tip Sheet, a publication that reaches music industry executives to advise them on up and coming talent.

Canada-Hungary-Slovenia co-production "The Maiden Danced to Death" opens at Montreal Film Festival

(Trail, BC) – This year’s Canadian Country Music Awards are set to take place Sept 12th at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton Ontario, and will feature country music icons like; Johnny Reid, Emerson Drive, George Canyon and Terri Clark.

The CSSC, has earned one new honour: a triple play festival screening of all three CSSC short films: ‘Rusted Pyre’, “Minus Lara’ and a World premiere of ‘Seeing In The Dark’ as part of the 2011 Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF).

Spilling Horizon, a painting exhibition of 35 pieces by Khorso Berahmandi

Following a very successful showing at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con, comic book and fine artist Camilla d'Errico has relaunched her website in order to prepare for the variety of new projects that will continue throughout the year.

CHRISTA COUTURE: Her Story of Love, Loss and Finding Hope Through Her Music

This edition features tips for shooting outdoors during bright, mid-day sunlight. Additionally, readers will learn a Photoshop technique for increasing midtone contrast in landscapes. Also covered: Memory Card Q&A, and breaking creative boundaries.