THE ARCHIVES
Jasper 2005...thanks for the memories
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Thinking of taking a train to Jasper this summer? Be sure to take a Thursday train - and experience Alberta art. Every second Thursday May through August 2005 Via Rail will host an author or a musician or a visual artist...in honour of 100 years of Arts and Cultures in Alberta.
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Friday May 6th at 6pm
Wine and Cheese at Pyramid Lake Resort Jasper National Park
LARISA SEMBALIUK-CHELADYN
GLOBAL's 'WOMAN OF VISION' FOR MAY 2005!
New Touring Exhibition - Celebrating Women
Celebrating Women is a national touring art exhibition honouring the pride, passion and perseverance of Canadian Women.
Saturday May 7th 9am to 5pm
An Interactive Workshop with Larisa Semabaliuk-Cheladyn www.artbylarisa.com
Thinking of spending the weekend? Special prices for Arts Patrons available at the Lodge. Call reservations 1.888.962.2522
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Fair Trade Fair, May 6th
An opportunity to pick up your Dreamers and Doers artwork and DVD's and a lot more! May 6th at the City Arts Centre in Edmonton.
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May 19th and 20th
Pyramid Lake Resort welcomes Trudy Golley RCA, potter and Paul Leathers, goldsmith to Jasper. "A confluence of ceramics and metals practise"
‘Dreamers and Doers’ running this summer
by Alisen Charlten
Wednesday June 15, 2005
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Trudy
Golley (above) is one of the artists who has already visited Jasper as
part of the ‘Dreamers and Doers’ project. Alisen
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Jasper
Booster — Rolling farm
lands, cowboys, dinosaurs and pumpjacks come to the minds of many when they
consider Alberta.
Perhaps less recognized is the diverse collection of artists scattered amongst
the cities and small farming communities that make up this province.
This summer, the ‘Dreamers and Doers’ project aims to increase the awareness
of the numerous creative souls in the province and honour their contribution to
Alberta’s arts and culture.
As part of Alberta’s Centennial celebrations, ‘Dreamers and Doers’ has
begun featuring many of these artists at three different venues here in Jasper.
Art On The Rails uses VIA Rail trains as one of the spots where artists are
currently being featured every other week on trips between Edmonton and Jasper.
Every second Thursday, until August 25, a different artist is accompanying
passengers on their trip to Jasper, during which time they will give workshops
or performances to entertain passengers. Tickets are available through VIA Rail
and artists will be performing or conducting workshops in the activity cars of
the train.
During their stay in Jasper, the artists’ work will be displayed and an
additional workshop may be given at one of two venues: the Sawridge Inn and
Conference Centre or Pyramid Lake Resort. These presentations are open to the
public and both visitors and locals are welcome.
After their stay, artists will return to Edmonton on Saturday aboard VIA Rail
during which time they will give another exhibition of their talents.
Other artists featured as part of Art On The Rails
will also be highlighted at different times throughout the year at either the Sawridge
or Pyramid Lake Resort. Among them are
locals Ray Syrja, Jason
Bartziokas and Ben Gadd.
Other artists in the project who have already visited Jasper include: Larisa
Sembaliuk Cheladyn with her collection of paintings entitled Celebrating
Women, ceramic artist Trudy Golley and
metalsmith Paul Leathers, and, author John McLay and painter Diane Way, with
their collaborative book entitled ‘On Mountain Top Rock’.
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Many thanks to Alisen at the Jasper Booster!
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JUNE 2nd and 3rd
Growing up in a small town always has its stories and unforgettable characters. Jasper is no exception! "On Mountaintop Rock is a summer adventure that will take you back to your own childhood." Mel Hurtig Author John McLay reads from this story for all ages - accompanied by illustrator and painter Diane Way.
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June 16th and 17th
"The Hammstrings", Bill and Keith Hamm
From the Rosebud School of the Arts
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JUNE 20TH ~ ONE NIGHT ONLY
ALLEN DOBB and KATRINA KADOSKI
Allen will entertain with his newest recordings from "Rosetown".
In 2002 the Alberta-raised musician’s Bottomland (Skipping Stone/ Pacific Music) won critical acclaim for its lyrical narratives and vivid sonic landscapes. Allen's new release Rosetown builds upon these songwriting strengths right from the cinematic scope of the opening track’s seductive pedal steel guitar and African walking rhythms.
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Jason Bartziokas, June 24th
Alberta College of Art and Design graduate one man show June 2005.
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June 30th and July 1st 2005 7pm
Join author and naturalist Ben Gadd while he reads from 'Raven's End" - enter the world of Zack and Molly and Colin - the world of the raven. "Most people who live in raven country have marvelled at their acrobatics on the wing and their intelligience. Ben Gadd has reached deep into the mystery in this book - a real classic." Andy Russell
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Jeff Collins, July 14 and 15
Artist Statement
"The problem with writing an artist statement is that you are using words to describe what you are trying to accomplish with images. I use to share a studio space with a fellow painter who had a quote on his wall that went something like this: 'This is where the languages stops.'
I think that sums it up
pretty well. For me, painting is about using the elements of painting – colour,
line, form, composition, paint, subject … - to express an experience or an
emotion that for me is impossible, to express in words.
Painting is a visual way of understanding my relationship to this natural
world."
Jeff will be accompanied on his 'Artists on Rails' trek by Dell Collins.
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For those of you who would like a glimpse into the art world of Peter von Tiesenhausen - ride Via Rail's Skeena to Prince George.
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SKEENA from the TRAIN SUITE
The Skeena leaves Jasper every Friday for Prince George, it returns to Jasper every Saturday...what better way to spend a Friday night? Peter's exhibition opens at the Two Rivers Art Gallery in Prince George on July 21st.
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Celebrate Aboriginal Arts
Noon to 8pm
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July 28th and 29th 2005
Thursday in the Columbia Room, and a Plein Air Experience on Friday at the base of Pyramid Mountain - celebrate Alberta Heritage in the Rockies!
Visual artist and Instructor Ray Syrja
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Another great article from the Jasper Booster
Artist to share his love of nature at
workshop
by Alisen Charlten
Wednesday July 13, 2005
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| Jasperite Ray Syrja, seen here in his cosy home
studio, will be conducting a workshop at Pyramid Lake Resort at the end
of the month.
Alisen Charlten photo
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Local visual artist and instructor Ray Syrja is preparing to bring his love of art and nature to fellow painters in an upcoming workshop session in Jasper.
Artists of all skill levels are offered a chance to learn from this experienced teacher and creator during workshops being offered by the Alberta Centennial project, entitled ‘Dreamers and Doers’.
“I try to make my artwork a celebration of nature, of life, physical and spiritual. Jasper National Park is such a wonderful creation, I feel compelled to praise it through re-creation,” said Syrja.
As one of three painters chosen for the project, he is pleased to be recognized as an artist outside the community level.
“I’m very, very excited about it. I see it as recognition as an Alberta artist.”
For 30 years, he’s been experimenting in fine and graphic arts using watercolours, acrylics and computers. Eight of those years he spent as a full-time artist and instructor.
Over the years, Syrja has taught courses ranging from watercolour landscapes and figure drawing to heritage buildings and portraits.
He is the co-author of two watercolour instruction books and his projects have included fine art shows, billboards, museum displays, restaurant menus, chalk boards and travel displays.
Along with fellow Jasper artist Alan Butler, Syrja has developed interesting visual aids for use in his teaching including a spinning colour wheel designed to help students better understand colour.
“People who are interested in art are visual so the best way to teach them is through visual aids.”
Syrja will be giving a watercolour painting workshop at Pyramid Lake Resort on July 28 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. He will also be conducting workshops on the VIA Rail train July 28 and 30.
The Pyramid Lake workshop is $30. All materials are provided and spots are still available. Those interested should register with Ray at (780)852-4160 or raysyrja@hotmail.com or with Marianne Garrah at (780)852-0359.
On July 29 there will also be a free Plein Air (outdoors) session on the new barbecue patio at the resort at 2 p.m. If weather permits, Syrja said they may even go to the Pyramid Lake island to paint.
According to Syrja, the session will be suitable for all skill levels.
The public is also invited to come view Syrja’s work on display at Pyramid Lake Resort during the workshop.
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AUGUST 11 and 12 2005
Musician Cam Neufeld will treat train patrons and park visitors for two days!! Cam's compositions reflect the traditions of Canadian and American fiddle styles, while using elements of jazz and blues to create an original and dynamic show.
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Sawridge Hotel and Conference Centre
The Athabasca Valley, Lawren Harris 1924 (Edmonton Art Gallery)
August 26 at the Sawridge Hotel
Author and Art Historian, Lisa will present the history of Art in the Canadian Rockies as seen through the eyes of the painters known as the 'Canadian Group Of Seven'.
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THE GRAND FINALE OCTOBER 1 2005
UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT WAS
POSTPONED DUE TO CENTENNIAL FATIGUE!!
At the turn of the twentieth century, Hotel Selkirk was the Edmonton hotel to see and be seen in, catering to an A-list of clientele that included prominent musicians, actors, politicians, and authors, until it was destroyed by fire in 1962. This October it will once again host musicians, authors and artists....
OCTOBER 1 2005 ~ CELEBRATE ALBERTA ART
Spend the day - the evening - or the night in this historic Hotel!
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Student Writing Initiative
Gideon Hofer, an Alberta student (and his class) will be honoured for his submission:
"Alberta is a province of freedom,
Rocky Mountains rise in the west,
Bears roam the Rocky Mountains,
Full of rivers and lakes,
Alberta has lots of fish,
The Foothills are so beautiful,
The Banff Resort is so nice,
Jasper has a National Park,
Very cold winters,
Remember the Turtle Mountain Slide,
Plains that roll, roll, and roll,
They have rich crops,
That is so nice and rainy,
Native peoples roamed our land,
Plains, blue sky in the prairie,
Have lots of elevators,
Lots of farms,
Alberta has lots of oil,
Alberta is 100 years old this year,
Everybody is friendly in Alberta
Number 1 Province
Alberta"
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November 12th 2005
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NOVEMBER 26th
Sculpting and Watercolour Workshops
at the Palisades Centre Jasper National Park
Saturday ~ Three Sessions
9:30 to noon 12:30 to 3pm 3:30 to 6pm
Sunday ~ Two Sessions
9:30 to noon 12:30 to 3pm
Both days include lunch
Spend all day with your muse ~ or choose ~ watercolour or handbuilding with clay!!
The weekend is only $175
MEET AND GREET on Friday night at 7pm!!
sponsored by DTMInc and The European Beauty and Wellness Spa
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