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Spring 2019 COVERING THE ARTS IN QUINTE Volume 28, Number 4
Celebrating Barbara Whelan: an artist of distinction
studying the Norseman. During art class at school, Ontario. She is well known for her many winter scenes
Barbara painted a depiction of the Norseman people, of children tobogganing, ice fishing huts scattered
a woman and man she remembers it plain as day. The on the bay creating little temporary villages, skating
judges were quick to conclude that the painting was on the harbour in Belleville, as well as the canal in
too good for the age group, but her teacher stepped in Ottawa. Her summer landscapes too capture those hot
offering an award to Barbara - a quarter. days enjoying the sun and the long beach at Sandbanks
Provincial Park.
While attending BCIVS, she continued to take art
classes. She recalls Miss Pallette, an excellent art Of her experience with her work, Barbara most enjoyed
teacher who would often take the class outside to paint. meeting other artists. She recalls with great admiration
Barbara remembers the back entrance of the old Corby the time she spent with Bea Williamson, travelling to
Painting by Barbara Whelan
By Umbrella Staff
Barbara Whelan is truly and deeply connected to her
community. Along with good friend Bea Williamson
and fellow artist Florence Lennox, she is a founding
member of the Belleville Art Association. She also
is a founding member of the Burlington Fine Arts Oil painting by Barbara Whelan
Association and Gallery One Twenty One. She founded
Art on the Fence in Ameliasburg. She has been a building catching her eye. She painted this historic Spain and Italy through an art program at Sheridan
long standing member of the East Central Ontario Art building and the flowers that naturally sprawled across College. “Bea was just the best travel partner a person
Association and the Quinte Arts Council. In 2003, the long stone wall. This may be one of the earliest could ever ask for,” recalls Barbara. She studied with
Barbara was awarded the Quinte Arts Council’s Arts pieces in her collection where the subject matter is Paavo Ariola and credits some of her techniques to
Recognition Award. historic. his teachings. She spent time with Don Fraser while
critiquing his work, those very strong paintings. “I
During a recent retrospective at the John M. Parrott In fact, when listening to Barbara describe her have never wanted to steal anything in my life - that is
Gallery, Barbara tells of a young woman who was so paintings, it is clear they are all historic in nature. until I saw Don Fraser’s sketch book.” She cherishes
moved by one of her paintings, she said to her friend, Whether it be historic buildings, historic locations, or
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“Can you hear the music?” The young woman went on the models used—all of whom are family and close
to purchase the painting, and then write classical music friends—these paintings capture a moment in history.
and lyrics inspired by it. She then introduced the music They are simply beautiful, hold memories that are
to the artist - Barbara could see her painting in the priceless and quite characteristically Canadian.
music; a full circle of inspiration. This issue sponsored by
Mainly working with oil and pastels, Barbara’s
Barbara recalls early affirmations of her paintings, in paintings are easily recognizable, and her particular Belleville Intelligencer
particular, her first award. She was in grade four and style lends itself nicely to the familiar scenes of
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A PUBLICATION OF THE
MESSAGE
to remind you that the deadline for the next student
FROM THE CHAIR bursaries (QAC bursary and the Hugh O’Neil bursary) is
April 29th. Furthermore, the Susan Richardson bursary
deadline is May 14th. Providing bursaries for arts
education is just one of the many important roles that the
QAC has in this community.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair Jenny Woods We pride ourselves in doing our very best to support,
Past Chair Dan Atkinson promote and advocate for the artists in this region.
Treasurer Laurel Hoard This Umbrella itself is a beautiful way to do just that,
Member Bob Blanchard reaching more than 5200 locations from Bancroft to
Member Anne Cunningham Brighton, from Prince Edward County to Napanee and
Member Fiona Campbell everywhere in between. If you would like to get more
Member Andrea Kerr involved, we are always looking for volunteers to assist
Member Brigitte Frances with the many events underway.
Member Debbie McKinney
Member Christopher Bennett The much anticipated biennial juried art show Expressions
Member Ben Reed (Youth Rep) is set to exhibit during the month of May. This juried
Jenny Woods, Chair show and sale features the works of artists in the Quinte
STAFF region and is open to both members and non-members
This Spring is promising to be a busy one for the Quinte of the arts council. Also in May, the outdoor painting
Janet Jarrell Arts Council. To begin with, we want to congratulate competition En Plein Air will see artists from all over
General Manager those schools awarded with the QAC Visual Arts set up their easels in many different locations, allowing
gm@quinteartscouncil.org bursaries. Trenton High School hosted local watercolour observers to see the work in progress. This festival will
painter Donna Bonin, Prince Charles Public School end with a lovely reception at the Parrott Gallery and the
Kim Lidstone Trenton was host to Tree Frog Percussion making drums, presentation of prizes totaling $7000.
Bookkeeper Trent River hosted guided painting by Sandra Candeloro
and Prince Charles School Belleville created a mural As we continue to grow we are always seeking new
accounting@quinteartscouncil.org
with Maureen Walton. volunteers whether it be for the board of directors or to
The Quinte Arts Council is a not-for-profit, charitable help out in the many various ways within the Quinte Arts
organization, registration number 107869448 RR 0001. The number of applications received in 2018 more than Council. If you are that person looking for an hour or 2 a
Publications mail agreement number 40667523. doubled for these bursaries. In these times when we see week to help out with the arts, come see us!
Umbrella is delivered without charge to QAC government cutbacks to funding for arts programs, more
members, to municipal, provincial and federal represen- than ever the schools depend on bursaries from places like I wish you a wonderful Spring and I’m looking forward
tatives, funding agencies, community arts councils, the QAC to continue to offer quality arts education to our to seeing you all at the many exciting QAC events.
Quinte region public libraries and to selected media and children.
public distribution outlets. Jenny Woods
As we continue to support art education, we want Chair, Quinte Arts Council
Editorial Staff Janet Jarrell
Fiona Campbell
Poetry Editor Kathy Figueroa
Design David Vaughan ...continued from page cover
Production Carol Bauer
Chris Bauer these relationships and has dedicated a wall in her home Barbara has been living with the effects of Parkinson’s
Published by The Quinte Arts Council to the many artists that have touched her life. This for over a decade now, and although this has changed
36 Bridge St. E., P. O. Box 22113 great wall includes the works of Lucy Manley, Robert her daily life, she continues to be a strong supporter
Belleville, Ontario K8N 2Z5 Huffman, Anne Fales, Linda Barber, Peter Bates and so and advocate of local art. Reflecting on more than eight
Hours: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
many more. Barbara is also grateful to the many long decades of work, with pieces in private and corporate
Tuesday - Friday
Administration: 613-962-1232 time and amazing relationships she has with people that collections all over the world, Barbara Whelan is truly
www.quinteartscouncil.org have bought her paintings over the years. an artist of distinction.
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Deadline for the Summer issue
(covering June, July, August 2019) Notice to the QAC Membership
is Monday, April 23, 2019
The Quinte Arts CouncilÊs
Umbrella welcomes submissions in the following cate-
gories: illustrations and photographs, articles on or about
the arts in the Quinte region, poetry or prose. Umbrella
Annual General Meeting
assumes no responsibility for unsolicited materials.
Material may be reprinted only with permission of the editor. will be held Friday, June 14, 2019
Umbrella reserves the right to edit, crop and editorialize all
submissions. Members are given space priority.
Umbrella is mailed to members and is delivered to a wide
variety of distribution points throughout Quinte and beyond.
The information and opinions contained in this newsletter
The Belleville Club, 210 Pinnacle Street, Belleville
are obtained from various sources believed to be reliable, but
their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The Quinte Arts
Council and its employees and agents assume no
responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages arising Please RSVP by June 4, 2019
from the use of the published information and opinions.
Readers are cautioned to consult their own professional gm@quinteartscouncil.org, 613-962-1232
advisors to determine the applicability of information and
opinions in this newsletter in any particular circumstances.
MISSION, VISION & VALUE STATEMENTS
Mission: Quinte Arts Council (QAC) is a registered
charitable umbrella organization dedicated to arts edu-
cation for local students, promoting artists and arts or-
ganizations in all disciplines and to further appreciation
of arts and culture in the region since 1967. The area we QAC programs are funded in part by:
serve is from Prince Edward County to Bancroft and
from Napanee to Brighton and we currently have over
440 members and groups representing more than 6,000
people in our area.
Vision: Cultivating Creativity
The
To achieve our mission, we:
• provide effective, accessible communication tools
John M. & Bernice and
• engage artists in our programs and events
• provide arts education opportunities for artists and
Parrott Foundation
students
• provide professional development activities for artists
• foster and engage in dialogue about the arts in our
community
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Quinte Ballet School of Canada sponsors Moving Stories
about dance at Belleville Downtown Docfest
Quinte Ballet School will sponsor Moving Stories at this year’s Docfest
People from a wide variety of ages, with a wide variety DocFest audiences have enjoyed a number of dance credit, Moving Stories unfolds the children’s journeys without
of interests, attend the Belleville Downtown DocFest. films through the Quinte Ballet/DocFest partnership. so much as a whisper of narration. Viewers are never told what
Since 2013, the Quinte Ballet School has been proud In 2017, Mr. Gaga featured the story of Ohad Naharin, to think or feel. They are instead invited to listen closely and
to sponsor films focusing on dance that their students renowned Israeli choreographer and Artistic Director of to hear the emotion in the children’s voices and the warmth,
attend each year. For 2019, Quinte Ballet’s dance the Batsheva Dance Company. (Toronto audiences can tolerance, and fun in what the teachers have to say.”
film selection is Moving Stories presented on March see performances by the company at Toronto’s Sony
2 at 1:30 pm at Pinnacle Playhouse. The 85-minute Centre on April 9.) The documentary, A Ballerina’s Rob Fruchtman, the Sundance award-winning director of
documentary is the story of six dancers from New Tale, (the 2016 selection) tells the remarkable story of Moving Stories says, “As we return to the basics of human
York’s Battery Dance Company as they travel to India, African-American ballerina Misty Copeland and her rise relationships - movement, touch, listening, storytelling,
Romania, Korea and Iraq to work with youth-at-risk to principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater. It creativity, self-expression - something transcendent is
through the Dancing to Connect program. These was paired with the short film, Dream to Dance, created communicated that breathes hope for a better, more humane
students, who have experienced poverty, violence and by one of Quinte Ballet’s graduates. Another film that future. And as race, religion and ethnicity divide people the
prejudice, respond in extraordinary ways as they prepare Quinte Ballet presented with DocFest was Pina, the world over, we hope that the film will show that we can
to perform in their communities after only a week of story of the legendary choreographer Pina Bausch and connect with each other through something fundamental to
workshops. her dance company. all humans: movement. The beauty of this kind of expression
is that it is unpredictable. It is an exploration, and for me,
For 30 years, the Battery Dance Company has worked with The magazine Psychology Today praised Moving Stories as, it’s thrilling, a bit scary and ultimately deeply rewarding for
youth-at-risk in New York schools. Students of all abilities “far more than how Dancing to Connect teaches stigmatized, those who come along with us for the ride.”
work under the guidance of Battery Dance’s teaching artists abused, frightened children to dance. It is about how the
involved in Dancing to Connect, who are also world-class children learn to unlock their hesitation and dance together. Quinte Ballet values our partnership with DocFest and
performers, creating and performing choreography of their It is also about how they learn to create dances that express their understanding of the importance of the creative arts,
own devising. optimism alongside a full range of strong emotions. To its vast particularly dance, in our community.
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Quinte Arts Council
June 8 is the deadline to nominate someone Art in the Community
for the QAC’s 2019 Arts Recognition Awards Gallery & Gift Shop
36 Bridge St. E., Belleville
The Quinte Arts Council wants to hear about individuals, groups or businesses that have shown
consistent and outstanding support for the arts in Quinte. If you know someone who has Paintings,
demonstrated this support, then all it takes are 250 words on why the nominee should be jewellery,
considered and at least two letters of support. Anyone may nominate those who have produced, pottery,
supported and/or promoted the arts within the Quinte community. Previous nominees who have glass art,
not received the award may be resubmitted. wood, soaps,
Past recipients have included visual artists, musicians,
books, CDs,
writers, actors, volunteers, musical and artistic directors, DVDs and
business leaders and corporate sponsors. See the names of more.
past recipients on the Quinte Arts Council website. Quixotic by Laurene
Tues-Fri, 9:30-4:30
Nomination forms are available from the QAC office at 36 613-962-1232 quinteartscouncil.org
Bridge St. E, Belleville, and at www.quinteartscouncil.org.
QAC Members get 10% off
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VISUAL ARTS
Local artist puts talent to work for good causes
Trees, 12” x 12”, acrylic on canvas by Angela Wiggins
Drawing from a photo, by Angela Wiggins
By Lise Lindenberg looking for raffle items, food items, door prizes, and
of course cash donations!” This year’s event will be
If you have ever met artist Angela Wiggins, you will held at Vic’s Place, 14 Bridge St. West, Belleville, on
know she is funny, dynamic, and most of all, humble. Sunday, April 7.
Her creativity extends beyond the canvas into a deep
commitment to helping her community. Last year, when As an emerging artist, Angela has displayed her
Fixed Fur Life was experiencing financial difficulties, Angela work at many art shows across Canada. She works
rallied and in three short weeks, she was able to pull together in a variety of mediums, including both oil and
food, a venue, silent auction prizes, and entertainment for an acrylic and has led many paint nights over the
exciting fundraiser that netted the charity $10,000. years. In an effort to raise funds for visual arts
supplies at ESS, she is offering to lead a paint
This year, she is all set to help two causes that are night on Tuesday, March 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
close to her heart. She is determined to help Fixed Every participant will be given a canvas and all
Fur Life again and help raise funds for the students the materials to complete an original painting. No Untitled, acrylic painted on black canvas by Angela
in the visual art classes at Eastside Secondary School prior experience in art is necessary to participate. Wiggins
(ESS). With regards to Fixed Fur Life, she says, “We Delicious snacks and drinks will be provided.
are on the road again to raise money for this great The cost is $40 per person. This is the first time
organization that has been taking in and helping so Eastside has hosted an event such as this, and if it For more information about the Fixed Fur Life
many poor sick cats and kittens… it cost them so weren’t for Angela’s kind offer, it probably would fundraiser on April 7 or the ESS Paint Night on March
much money to care for the poor little animals and not be happening. If it is popular, Angela has 26, email llindenberg@hpedsb.on.ca or call Eastside
they always do their best to make them well. [We are] already agreed to host a second one this year. Secondary School at 613-962-8668.
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May art explosion featuring Arts en
Plein Air Painting Competition
By Bob Blanchard Commerce (Family Artfest on May 25, held in West
Zwick’s Park). The plein air painting competition is a Calls
Big things are about to happen in the local arts community. four-day event from Thursday, May 23 (when painters
will arrive, complete their registrations and start for
We see the wealth of talent in our region. The interest of
our Belleville Mayor, coupled with the ongoing efforts
painting) to Sunday, May 26 (when we will close with
judging and the presentation of awards at the Parrott Visual
of the QAC, the proposals and suggestions of interested
individuals, the participation and involvement of many
Gallery). Prize money is expected to total $7,000.
Specific painting sites will be identified in and around Artists
artists and arts organizations, all working together, is the Quinte region, focusing on the downtown core,
creating something really exciting. A showcase of what parks, riverfront and harbour. Promotional information Art in the Community, Larger Than Life
is artistically and culturally available in the Quinte area will identify the specific painting locations, encouraging Show: Deadline to enter, March 22
is very positive for our artists, our visitors, our citizens visitors to travel around our beautiful community,
and our potential citizens. observing and interacting with the artists as they paint. Expressions: Deadline to submit entry
The QAC is hosting the 5th Plein Air Painting Festival We will ensure that our website and direct contact
form, April 6
which will run as a key component of a much larger number(s) allow interested members of the community
arts festival to take place in Belleville on Saturday, May to obtain information pertaining to the event. Please Arts en Plein Air Painting Competition:
25 from 10 am to 5 pm. By using plein air (outdoor) regularly check our website, quinteartscouncil.org, Registration, May 23
painting as the focus of an outdoor celebration of all for updates as we get closer to the festival. Online
the arts, we hope to establish a unique festival that will registration forms for plein air painters will soon be For more information about these shows, see
appeal to citizens near and far. posted. Specific questions may be answered by calling the Calendar section (under Opportunities on
the QAC office at 613-962-1232 or by calling Bob page 23), visit the QAC website
At this point, we have linked with the Chamber of Blanchard at 613-968-8056. (quinteartscouncil.org), or call 613-962-1232.
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3rd Generation Abstraction: Toronto
Painting 1970s to 1990s at Oeno
By Heather Fraser
Canadian painters with roots in Modern abstraction
found themselves with a problem in the late 1960s.
Just as these young abstract painters, including Paul
Fournier, Milly Ristvedt, Alex Cameron and David
Bolduc, were beginning their careers, they were told that
abstraction had run its course. When American Frank
Stella declared in 1964 that “What you see is what you
see” in his self-referential minimalist paintings, he said
out loud what some critics and artists were thinking:
there was nowhere for abstraction to go.
And yet, as Roald Nasgaard cogently observed in Lucy Manley on location.
Abstract Painting in Canada, “…the proclamations of
the demise of abstract painting had more to do with the
internal logic of the critical theories being applied to it
than to what was actually happening in artists’ studios.” Lucy Manley and
Indeed, what has become known as 3rd Generation
Abstraction in Toronto signalled clearly that the mode
was alive. Alive and fighting. As Toronto abstract painter
Frank A. Edwards
David Craven recalled, “...we were working in a time
when ‘painting is dead’ was the issue… feeling a little
bit under attack.” For the first time in the history of 20th
will jury the 2019
century painting, this generation found that abstraction
had been liberated from large historical movements.
Where critics and historians had been able to organize
Expressions Visual
changes in abstraction as “abstract expressionism”
Art Show
Expressions, the Quinte Arts Council’s biennial juried
visual art show and sale, will once again be held in the
John M. Parrott Gallery during the month of May. This
Monet Plane, 1971, acrylic on canvas, 66” x 38”, by Milly year we are pleased to announce that the jurors of the
Ristvedt exhibit are Lucy Manley and Frank A. Edwards.
expressionism as an indelibly American style, it was Lucy Manley started painting full time in 1990; her
Greenberg who championed what came next: Color Field works are represented in galleries all across Ontario and
and the ostensible catch-all, post-painterly abstraction. she has won numerous awards. She studied fine art at Sir
Sanford Fleming and Trent University, and her favourite
Ristvedt met Greenberg on several occasions while medium is oil painting. By the mid-1990s, this student
sharing a studio on Woolsley St. in Toronto with Jack turned into the teacher of the arts, teaching art classes for
Bush between 1968 and 1970. While her early paintings Continuing Education at Loyalist College in Warkworth,
arguably align with the ideas of Color Field painting— the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville, and the Gallery
as medium soaks into the unprimed canvas to become on the Lake in Buckhorn. She leads many workshops and
one—her paintings are a masterclass in the use of enjoys travelling to France with her students to paint on
colour. Ristvedt has said she was careful to maintain her location at Le Monastere. She was selected as Artist-in-
own vision around Greenberg. From the start, she gave Residence at Bon Echo Provincial Park in Cloyne, Ontario
allusive titles to her paintings that expanded their subject during the summers of 1995-96
matter to the world beyond the canvas. Her paintings,
underpinned by an emotional intelligence, evolved in Frank A. Edwards is a graduate of the Ontario College
scale and lyrical content. of Art ’63. He is a commercial artist/illustrator/painter.
Untitled No 1, 1974, acrylic on canvas, 77” x 64”, by
David Bolduc
Frank was a Medical artist at Queen’s University and the
“Painting is my freedom ‘to be’ in the world, to transform syndicated Political/Editorial Cartoonist at The Kingston
or “minimalism”, for example, such categorization what I think and feel about life, to express the essence of Whig Standard. The Canadian National Archives hold
suddenly seemed impossible. In the late 1960s, art things that matter. Colour is the magical sensation and 3000 Political and Editorial Cartoons designated as
practice splintered into many unique and exciting substance, the ‘philosopher’s stone,’ that for me represents National Treasures. He authors a blog—Painting for Life,
directions that were associated with, but not contained hope in a time of great challenge for us all.” A Window to Another Place and Time and has published
by, modern critical theory. a book—Landscapes from Life. Frank has taught college
Like Ristvedt, Alex Cameron met Greenberg through level Anatomy for Artists, Surface Anatomy/Life Drawing
This watershed period for abstraction in Canadian art Jack Bush. Working as Bush’s studio assistant between and the Story Illustration. He has been plein air painting
is in part captured by a new exhibition at Oeno Gallery, 1972 and 1976, Cameron absorbed the Greenbergian since 1975 and was the 2013 winner of the Plein Air
3rd Generation Abstraction: Toronto Painting 1970s aesthetic evident in the flat, animated areas of colour Festival in Belleville.
to 1990s. The exhibition highlights the works of Milly in his early work. Soon, however, Cameron’s canvases
Ristvedt, Paul Fournier, Alex Cameron and David gave way to impasto and the landscape. Bold texture, This juried show and sale features artists and artisans from
Bolduc - artists who were linked by time, place and an including ‘ropes’ of pigment applied directly from the throughout the Quinte region and is open to both members
early commitment to abstraction. tube, became a hallmark of his work linking Greenberg’s and non-members of the arts council. The exhibition will
post-painterly abstraction with the Canadian wilderness. be held May 2 to 30 at the John M. Parrott Gallery in the
In the 1960s, New York art critic Clement Greenberg Belleville Public Library. We look forward to entries from
(1909-1994) came to Canada to champion Painters 11 Pluralism marked the progress of abstraction through the artists working in any and all media, including potters,
co-founder Jack Bush (1909-1977) and to hold court at 1970s and 80s as the voice and influence of Greenberg weavers, glassblowers, quilters, painters, photographers,
the University of Saskatoon’s Emma Lake Workshops. dimmed. Fournier became known for his thinned woodworkers, carvers, sculptors, jewellers, metal
Greenberg was a dogmatic formalist. He espoused form medium and bright colours for which he was dubbed an workers, textile artists, folk artists, mixed media artists,
—colour, line, shape, texture—as the basis for judging “exotic Modernist” by New York critic Donald Kuspit. etc. Registration fees are $25 for QAC members and $50
quality in art and its place in history. For Greenberg, David Bolduc’s abstract canvases, rich in references for non-members. There will be an awards presentation
any discussion of subject was without purpose. Modern to his extensive travels through Asia, overlap organic for the Ontario Crafts Council Design Award, Jurors’
painting was defined as the inexorable move towards motifs on a painterly ground. Choice and People’s Choice Awards at the opening
pictorial flatness because, simply, the canvas is flat. In reception on May 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
his essay “Modernist Painting” (1960) Greenberg wrote: Through this period in Toronto, these five artists For registration forms and additional information, go to
“Because flatness was the only condition painting shared exhibited at the Carmen Lamanna Gallery, Mirvish quinteartscouncil.org or call 613-962-1232.
with no other art, Modernist painting oriented itself to Gallery, the Klonaridis Gallery and Moore Gallery.
flatness as it did to nothing else.” The deadline for artists to enter the show is April 6. Entry
Visit Oeno Gallery to experience the legacy of forms are online or can be picked up at the QAC, 36
While Greenberg and his rival Harold Rosenberg (1906- Modernism in 3rd Generation Abstraction: Toronto Bridge St. East, Belleville. Art drop-off and jurying will
1978) who coined the term “action painting” saw abstract Painting from April 6 to 21. be on April 27, 10 am to 2 pm at the Parrott Gallery.
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Spring exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Bancroft
By Leilah Ward adult education. Carolyn has a studio at the Women’s
Art Association of Canada, where she is currently the
The Art Gallery of Bancroft begins its 2019 season artist representative to the Board of Directors.
with the work of Peterborough artist Anne Renouf
from March 6 to 30 in an exhibition titled Unearthed. The opening reception will be on Friday, April 5 at 7:30 pm.
Renouf studied Fine Art at the University of Toronto,
specializing in drawing, painting and printmaking. For the month of May, the paintings of Bancroft area artist
Moving to Peterborough in 1997, she worked at Cossar Anita Murphy will be on exhibit from May 1 to June
Art Centre, where she had several solo exhibitions and 1. Her exhibition is titled Experiencing Yellow and will
group shows. feature oil and watercolour paintings encompassing the
various shades of yellow starting with the earthy tones of
Her mixed-media works, abstract landscape and tree ochre and how it has evolved over the last 40,000 years.
images use image-transfer and various drawing and
painting materials on canvas and panel. Her works are Murphy attended the Schneider School of Fine Arts, the
metaphorical journeys, studying themes of memory, St. Lawrence College in Brockville, and the Toronto
pilgrimage and the space around us, reflecting the School of Art. She says, “My art is an expression of not
natural beauty of her surroundings. just how I see the world but how it feels to me. It is my
hope that when you look at my work, I stir something
The opening reception will be on Friday, March 8 at 7:30 pm. in you, not just one emotion but all emotions. It is an
My World Turns And Goes Back To The Place, mixed
media on birch panel by Anne Renouf
of colour, pattern, and texture. Her creative process is
the subject of Weaver of Worlds, published by Inner
Traditions International.
Circle Dance, acrylic on canvas by Carolyn Jongeward Waiting for Tea, watercolour on paper by Anita Murphy
Her tapestries have been exhibited in Canada,
the U.S., and England and are held in private and essential way of speaking and my wish is for you to
From April 3 to 27, Toronto artist Carolyn Jongeward corporate collections. Carolyn has taught courses and experience it with your heart.”
will be showing acrylic paintings and handwoven workshops on tapestry, design, colour and creative
tapestries in her exhibition titled Correspondences: Arts process. In 1987 she completed a Master of Arts at The opening reception will be on Friday, May 3 at 7:30 pm.
of the Loom and the Easel. the Royal College of Art in London, England. In 1995
she completed her doctoral degree at the Ontario Art Gallery of Bancroft is located at 10 Flint Avenue in
Jongeward’s extensive experience as a tapestry artist Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Bancroft. For information on workshops and other gallery
informs her painting, as does her ongoing exploration Toronto, focused on the role of creativity and arts in events, go to artgallerybancroft.ca or call 613-332-1542.
CFUW family concerts bring Opera Candy to town!
By Elizabeth Ewashkiw, CFUW
What a great way for kids and families to finish off
March break!
Come and be immersed in the world of the lyrical music
of Hansel and Gretel as professional young musicians
from Jeunesses Musicales Canada (JMC) creatively
share their vocal talents in the fanciful and playful
production, Opera Candy.
Photo: Antoine Saito courtesy of Jeunesses Musicales Canada
Watch while Hansel, Gretel, and their mischievous pal
explore the delectable world of singing a story. What
will happen when they meet up with a wicked witch…
in the dark woods?
The excitement, fun, and energy all happen in the John
M. Parrott Gallery at the Belleville Public Library on
Saturday, March 16. The 11 am concert is geared to 3 to
5 year-olds; the 1:30 pm concert appeals to 6 to 12 year-
olds. Choose whichever one fits your family.
All tickets are $5 with children under two years admitted
free. Tickets are available now at the Belleville Public
Library Reader’s Advisory Desk during library hours Canadian musicians Guillaume Rodrigue, Celine Muhire, and Charlotte Gagnon of Jeunesses Musicles Canada
will introduce your family to the world of Hansel and Gretel, as they creatively share their vocal talents with their
and online anytime at cfuwbelleville.com by following accompanist Carl-Matthieu Neher on Saturday, March 16, 11 am and 1:30 pm in the Parrott Gallery of the Belleville
the link to Online Payments. Public Library.
Let the Canadian musicians Cecile Muhire, soprano, You can check out their website at jmcanada.ca. JMC We are able to keep our ticket prices at a modest and
Charlotte Gagnon, mezzo-soprano, and Guillaume has been dedicated for over 60 years to providing accessible $5 because of the generous support of
Rodrigue, singer/actor/narrator of JMC introduce classical music to young audiences and their families. McDonald’s Restaurants, Procter and Gamble, RBC
your family to the world of opera, with pianist Carl- Cecile Muhire, sopranos, states, “Our story is very Dominion Securities, The Elementary Teachers Federation
Matthieu Neher adding further atmosphere to this funny and I often want to burst out laughing right on of Ontario (Hastings and Prince Edward), Grills Orchards,
rich musical experience. the stage!” Best Western Hotels, plus a significant Community Arts
and Culture Fund Grant from the City of Belleville.
Centering on the human voice, they spark emotions These family concerts are the product of a collaboration
from sadness to hilarity, while combining theatre, of the Canadian Federation of University Women Bring your cushion and your enthusiasm.
music, dance, visual art, set design and costumes. (CFUW) Belleville and District, and the Belleville And, McDonald’s provides free refreshments after
Public Library. each concert!
6 Umbrella • Spring 2019
Spring shows at Gallery One-Twenty- Open 9 am
everyday for
One feature the unusual and unique Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
By Kathryn Fellows along the way. But for whatever reason I am drawn Join us on the
back in as if it’s an addiction. I can go months without south facing Patio,
As usual, we have some unique shows coming up for creating anything, then see an image or an art medium I overlooking the
the 2019 season. Our hats off to Anne Boyle, who is am intrigued by. And that can be all it takes to once again Bay of Quinte
constantly on the lookout for unusual, unique artists become immersed in the process. I would certainly say it
to display their works in our gallery. These shows are is the process of making art that stimulates me the most,
no exception! not necessarily the end result. There is a real physicality
CASUAL FINE DINING
to making art that appeals 449 Dundas St West, Belleville
From March 26 to May 4, to me. The handling of the
• We feature AAA reserve Angus prime rib & steaks
two guest artists will be brush and paint – for sure
joining the members of the some brushes feel ‘right’ • A selection of fresh salads
gallery to showcase their and others do not. Colours I • Eggs Benedict, pancakes, french toast and
works: Nicole McGrath go back to again and again, traditional breakfast
and Sandy Moody. An like Naples Yellow – ahh • Seafood, pasta, Atlantic lobster & premium steaks
opening reception will be butter! Collage is a process • Our sandwich meats are baked on the premises
held Saturday, March 30, that really intrigues me. I and our french fries and potatoes are cut in-house
from 2 to 4 pm. Everyone is love the tactile nature of • We feature local wine from Huff Estates as well
welcome. it, the handling of various as Private Label wines, a large selection of local
papers and materials, craft beers and Waupoos cider
Nicole McGrath describes found and repurposed • 55-seat room available for private parties
her journey in the art objects. Breaking the rules • Book your celebrations, Christmas parties and
world: “To be creative was is the norm along with corporate events
essential for me ever since the element of surprise.
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embroidery, playing the our muse or inspiration,
piano, and making clothes but what is that? For me
since a young age. I also it is a very personal thing,
often walked in the woods, something that connects me
observed the little creatures to a deeper place in myself.
and frequented places where What triggers this journey
there were birds and frog changes over time, just as I
songs. change, but the essence of it
remains constant. It has the
“Later I learned to draw at
the Ottawa School of Art.
Sandy Moody power to speak to me and
lead me down paths I would
ART COMMUNITY
IN
THE
After many years of working never tread otherwise. It is
in offices (non-governmental something I have to trust
SPRING
organizations, technology, completely.”
fair trade) and wanting to
paint, I finally started in Jan Coombs began
2008. I soon found a way painting for fun when she
to work with oil without retired from a long and
chemicals: the products used happy career in the world
Please join us at the
with the oil colours are the of education. According to
problem, not the colours, Jan, “I was always drawn to Opening Reception
so I often use only colours, creativity and having many Thursday, March 28
and rarely other products, opportunities to practice 4 to 7 pm
and these are the most eco- it, I did not realize at that
friendly and safe products time what a huge part of
available. my life it would become.
I am indebted to many Quinte Arts Council
“I’ve created portraits and wonderful teachers and
landscapes since 2008, colleagues at the Belleville
Gallery and Gift Shop
painted en-plein-air in Art Association who have 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville
the Cordillera Escalera, been part of my painting
Peru, the Great Lakes and journey, beginning with
their watersheds, and the Jeanette Campbell who got
Frontenac Arch Biosphere me hooked in the early days.
Reserve north of Kingston. Then a few years later I
I’m looking forward to took a course on Design and
sharing my work with Collage with Joan Reive,
the Belleville audience at Nicole McGrath which opened up a whole
Gallery One-Twenty-One.” new world of abstract and semi-abstract ideas, which is
my main area of interest these days. This of course fits
Although Sandy Moody has been known for painting beautifully with Claudia McCabe’s focus on play and
her crows in a whimsical fashion for years, she has a new finding out what is in our DNA, artistically speaking,
interest at stake. Acrylics on wood and acrylics on canvas when we design and play with ideas in our Studio Group.
is her comfort zone. Over the years, classes in abstract It has been a wonderful world of discovery combined
have helped to develop further creativity. with persistence, dedication, serious problem solving,
and lucky opportunities that have led me to this point.
Her latest inspiration comes from the works of Toller
Cranston. His work provides her with a wealth of “I have been working on my Piccadilly collection for the
information and understanding. Bright colours have Gallery One-Twenty-One show encouraged by member
always been part of her profile and the wish to put a Anne Boyle who enjoyed the collection as it began to
happy face to the onlooker is a major goal. Sandy lives in take shape. It combines abstract buildings with negative
Campbellford. painting, inspired by Linda Kemp, another Canadian artist
we have invited for workshops through the Belleville Art
The May 7 to June 15 show, will feature our own member Association. It is a whimsical collection of crazy condos
Marie Timbers, who along with the members of the for sale or rent, also demonstrating a bit of my fascination
gallery, will be joined by Jan Coombs and Christine with the famous F. Hundertwasser I am told. I just love
Walker Bird. An opening reception will be held Saturday, the word Piccadilly and it seemed to me like a fitting title
May 11 from 2 to 4 pm. Refreshments will be served, and for this collection with its focus on fun and yes, even
we’d love to see everyone at the show. silliness.”
In her own words, Marie Timbers says, “The creative Christine Walker Bird works primarily in wool and
life has its ups and downs, victories and disappointments ...continued on page 24
Umbrella • Spring 2019 7
Mother of All Craft Shows celebrates tenth birthday
Organizers Connie Yrjola and Barb Forgie take pride
in running the show with the perspective of seeing it
from both sides, as artisans and purchasers. Everything
at the show reflects their commitment to supporting the
handmade movement in our region and you will always
find something new. With their corporate marketing and
event planning expertise, and having operated 30 artisan
events since 2003, their endeavours to promote the show
and its artisans is bar none. And, the show’s loyal artisans
and followers will certainly agree.
As in previous years, The Mother of all Craft Shows
It’s a party and you’re invited! The Mother of all Craft Shows has grown and expanded, all the while maintaining sponsors Fixed Fur Life (fixedfurlife.com), a local
Shows is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Saturday, the intimacy between artisan and attendee. Providing charity that spays, neuters and fosters stray pets in our
May 4, 2019. an opportunity for artisans to showcase their skillfully community, with raffle prize draws and Plinko for Pets for
crafted goods, and for attendees to enjoy the shopping the chance to win great artisan-donated handcrafted items.
Grown out of the desire to present a well-run, juried experience, continues to be of the utmost importance for
show in the Quinte Region in the spring when one did not the annual event. Moving the show to a new, bigger, all- Mark your calendars and save May 4, 2019, from
previously exist, The Mother of all Craft Shows emerged indoor venue, the Travelodge Hotel, enables attendees 10 am to 4 pm, for the 10th annual The Mother of
on the weekend before Mother’s Day to help shoppers to personally meet the makers while learning about the all Craft Shows at the Travelodge Hotel, 11 Bay
find unique gifts to celebrate Mom. creative process of their handmade goods. So, when you Bridge Road, Belleville. For more information, visit
purchase that special item, you will appreciate the work motherofallcraftshows.com. Keep up to date by following
From its inception in 2010, The Mother of all Craft that went in to it and know that it is truly one-of-a-kind. them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Art in the Community, larger than life this spring
The next show, which opens on March 28, 4 to 7 pm at
the Quinte Arts Council’s Gallery and Gift Shop, features
the work of local artist Robert Tokley. This Larger than
Life exhibit showcases large works of art by Robert
Tokley and is complimented by other emerging artists in
the community.
If you have a work of art that qualifies (larger than
3’x4’), is ready to hang, and you are a current member of
the QAC, drop it off at the Gallery (36 Bridge St. East,
Belleville) on March 22, between 10 am and 4 pm, for
consideration in the show.
The next call to artists is for a show running from May
23 to July 15. The show will include Everyone Under
the Rainbow. Works considered for submission should
reflect, respect, feature and speak to the modern LGBTQ
October by Robert Tokley
community. Works should be delivered to the QAC on
May 17.
local artists and to offer artists expanded markets in which
The Art in the Community (AITC) program has been to show and sell their work. This program needs you in
running since 2003, showcasing the work of local artists order to continue. If you are interested in participating in
in the QAC Gallery and Gift Shop, in local restaurants, the program, or would simply like to see it stick around,
retail locations and business offices, including the Mayor please email gm@quinteartscouncil.org.
of Belleville.
A meeting is being organized (date in March TBD) to
The goals of AITC are two-fold: to provide the general move this valuable program forward. We look forward to
Pond Reflection by Robert Tokley public with increased opportunities to view the work of your support.
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8 Umbrella • Spring 2019
In his new book, The Shell Game, Richard Mansfield
urges us to “find meaning in our lives”
Canada has been described as a mosaic. Stories about more than his own from Hitler’s antics even before the Richard’s second wife, Linda Seaver, also a co-
how people came to these shores are often adventure war. Then came the Allies’ carpet bombing, Russian author and born in Connecticut, found her true
stories. How they made a place for themselves, gangs raping and killing their neighbours, and two purpose in life on a summer placement with Fr.
survived, thrived and became leaders in our society is years of starvation, as she describes in compelling and Robert Castle (the well-known “Cousin Bobby”) in
truly fascinating. intimate detail in her story Roots and Wings. the slums of Jersey City. So, after graduating from
Cornell with her Bachelor of Science degree, she
Richard Mansfield, a former Richard’s son-in-law and a co-author, chose to study for an MSW at Boston College, then
Loyalist College professor, Robbie Anderman, had some equally married another MSW, who later became a Canadian
successful local financial and fascinating experiences in North Anglican Priest on an “Indian” Reserve near The
lifestyle consultant, and author of America. He was born to a Jewish Pas, Manitoba!
Naturally Wealthy: A Practical family in Middletown, NY, whose
Guide to Personal and Financial ancestors just left Poland in time These were not easy times for any of the authors in
Well-Being, has woven his own to avoid the horrors there. He was The Shell Game. Beate became disabled, in constant
adventures into those of his searching for meaning during his pain for the last 25 of the 50 years she and Richard
family in this anthology, titled early adult years, and found were together. Robbie and Christina and their two
The Shell Game. Many of these “hippiedom”, a generations of family faced hard, cold lives in “The
stories were shaped by the second job with the Great White North” as Richard called it in one of his
“great” war, and others by the Hog Farm at “Bear Stories” (also in the book - positive, purposeful
peace, social justice and “back Woodstock, living does have lots of fun in it!), and Linda’s life was
to the land” movements in North drugs (for just as sad, as she lost her husband to a brain tumour
America. Each reveal a struggle Richard Mansfield, author a while), when her kids were just into their teens.
to find meaning and purpose of The Shell Game. music, and the
in desperate and challenging anti-Vietnam Linda and Richard’s extended family comprise four
circumstances and demonstrate movement to keep children and their spouses, ten grandchildren and one
the power of optimism. him occupied. spouse, and four great-grandchildren. All of those
However, his true who were age ten or over were also asked to describe
His own adventures were challenging enough. purpose was to go briefly what they feel is the meaning in their lives.
Conceived in 1934 in the back of a sedan in an East back to the land, and Their contributions are also included in The Shell
London garage by a wild teenage couple, he could he bought a 100-acre Game. The positive gene appears to be continuing into
easily have been aborted. As a seven-year-old in subsistence farm near the next generations.
1941 he was just missed by a “doodle bug” bomb that Killaloe, Ontario, in 1969, which he called
destroyed the next block of houses to his own, and Morninglory Farm, and which, in partnership with Richard recommends this collective family discussion
then in 1944 by a V2 rocket which did the same on the Richard’s daughter Christina, developed into a successful on the meaning of life as a way to share ideas, feelings
other side of his house. pioneering, off-grid, organic, fair-trade community that and hopes and learn much more about each other. For
will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. him it was a revelation and a very constructive process
He then got to Cambridge as a working-class kid, for all generations of his family.
emigrated to Canada, met and married and enjoyed 50 Robbie is also the bestselling author of The Healing
wonderful years with a German woman, Beate Kaller. Trees (now into its 4th printing) and considers all the The Shell Game can be purchased at the Quinte Arts
Her world-famous musical family had suffered much natural world to be a sacred trust. Council Gallery and Gift Shop.
Umbrella • Spring 2019 9
Between Friends II:
“Two Oaks Entwined”
Amahl
Arulanandam
Cello
Petya Stavreva
Piano
Sat. April 27, St.Paul’s United Church, Stirling
Afternoon Event For Children & Parents: 2 p.m. Free-Will Donation*
Evening Concert: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 * (Subsidized)
See Page 15 for details.
*This event subsidized by funding from
the Ontario Arts Council and Local Donors
Gilberto, oil by Judy Clark
Faces & Feelings:
TICKETS and info at www.qscmusic.com or call 613-473-4461
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
Please note: There has been a change to one of the lectures listed in the ad below. The May
Judy Clark goes
15 lecture will feature Professor John Allan, School of Policy Studies, Queen’s University and
his topic will be “The Emerging Corporate Oligarchy in the United States.”
solo
Prince Edward County’s Judy Clark is the featured artist
at artists & artisans gallery & studio in Belleville until
March 30 with a collection of paintings in oil and oil with
cold wax.
Later Life Learning Lecture Series Faces & Feelings explores a wide range of human feelings
familiar to us all. You may recognize a quiet celebration
of simple pleasures, like petting a cat or enjoying nature.
DEBATES ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE
You may identify with more serious emotions, such as
longing for a loved one or the frustration of dealing with
technology. You may recognize Gilberto. Judy started his
sketch in September and completed it after he passed away
A series of 5 lectures this past December. “I had this feeling Gilberto was looking
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon over my shoulder, directing and encouraging me,” she says.
Wednesdays
Gilberto’s portrait is one of a group of portraits of models
April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 who posed for a group of artists that meet regularly at
Elizabeth Dinkel’s studio in Belleville. Gilberto was one
The public square is always the scene of fairly vigorous debates, some primarily of those artists. There is also a portrait of Shelley, who
rational, some predominantly emotional. Whatever their origins and nature, these teaches Yoga; another of Harold, who posed in a Scottish
debates constantly preoccupy academics, writers, journalists and members of the costume. The collection also has a number of small
general public. This series of lectures will look at five topics which have given rise to framed oil sketches from live models who pose for the
discussion and controversy in recent years. Life Drawing program held at the Baxter Arts Centre in
Bloomfield.
April 24: PIPELINES VERSUS THE ENVIRONMENT IN CANADA The show is evolving, with new pieces being added
Mr. John Foster, International Energy Consultant throughout the run. People are encouraged to visit more
and Author of Oil and World Politics ( 2018) than once.
May 1: PRESSURES OF GLOBAL MIGRATION AND CANADIAN RESPONSES Faces & Feelings: new works by Judy Clark runs until
Professor Sharry Aiken, Faculty of Law, Queen’s University March 30 at artists & artisans gallery & studio at 54
Bridge St. East in Belleville. For more information, call
May 8: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: RIGHTS AND CLAIMS the gallery at 613-403-7329.
Mr. Alan Kary, Former Ontario Government Official and Consultant on Aboriginal issues.
May 15: ANTI-AMERICANISM:
NON-AMERICANISM AND CANADIAN EXCEPTIONALISM
Professor Asa McKercher, Department of History, Royal Military College
May 22: RELIGION VERSUS SECULARISM IN NORTH AMERICA
Amb. ® Louis Delvoie, Centre for International and Defence Policy, Queen’s University.
(lectures are 1 hour long, followed by a coffee break and a question & answer session)
The series -$50.00
Individual lecture - $15.00
Tickets available at the door preceding each lecture
St. Thomas’ Church
201 Church Street, Belleville
For information, contact Don Pysklywec 967-1258
Soft Touch, oil by Judy Clark
10 Umbrella • Spring 2019PERFORMING ARTS
Mozart Festival strives to build new audiences
Douglas Rice has always believed that “art defines a music, is epidemic on several fronts of society. Interest
civilization.” And all art aspires to music since it is in classical music has not subsided, only its exposure.
the greatest form of ingenuity to influence the human And therefore, Rice decided it was imperative to create
imagination, and one that reaches into the unseen, far this concert series.
reaching depths of the human soul.
The human psyche is complex, but music has proven to
Douglas Rice is a professional music educator and have a profound effect on the physiological, intellectual,
performer, and is the founder of the Quinte Mozart emotional, cognitive and behavioral responses in people.
Festival. This series is geared to building bigger The correlation between music and action of the listener
audiences for tomorrow, and broadening the scope is conspicuous. One need not be an expert to know the
of music education and appreciation in the Bay of value of how live music is useful as a learning tool, a
Quinte. In partnership with the John M. Parrott Art formula for communication, and for stimulating cerebral
Gallery, he is set to unveil the first season of three development. In an age where live musical exposure has
mesmerizing concerts offered for free to the public been replaced with technology, more people are now
in 2019. Rice and Susan Holland are working as an rediscovering the value and importance of participating
alliance in an exhilarating program series for people of as an audience.
all ages. Featuring a very high calibre of artists from the
Quinte region, in a sophisticated setting conducive to Parents, teachers and students, young and old, are
inspirational moments, they anticipate a very positive welcome to join us. The level of performance is going
Douglas Rice
response from the city and surrounding area. to surprise listeners who attend! The concerts are
free, and are centrally located on the third floor of the
Belleville is a city experiencing one of the most rapid The classical concerts set for the last Wednesday Belleville Public Library. Audiences are encouraged
areas of growth in Canada. Along with this population of the month serve a purpose that extends beyond to arrive at 12 pm as the concerts begin promptly at
and housing expansion is the generation of mutually entertainment. Although pop artists like Lady Gaga, 12:15 pm, ideal for anyone seeking an exceptional
beneficial cultural offerings between artists and Drake, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, and Miley Cyrus are lunch break from the office or classroom. The concert
audiences. When one considers the importance of art reputable, the concert series will focus on a greater goal duration is typically 30 to 40 minutes, with time
in all people’s lives, on every continent, it would be of offering live music that is created on an intrinsically enough to enjoy a coffee or light snack/refreshment at
impossible to imagine a day without music. Belleville higher level, whilst still offering an exquisite source of the café on the main floor.
boasts decades of rich artistic history dating back even entertainment. The need for this level of musical art is
to the early to mid 19th century when the city had its evident, and the dearth of opportunity, especially for The concerts in 2019 are Songs by Schubert on March
own opera house. young and adult people alike to engage in live classical 27 and The Bewitching Baroque on May 29.
Prince Edward County Jazz Festival to host two world-
class events this spring in our own backyard
For five decades, the late bandleader William On May 4, at Belleville’s Capers Restaurant, trumpeter/
“Count” Basie’s well-loved habit was to play April flugelhornist Guido Basso—one of Canada’s most
in Paris to appreciative jazz lovers around the decorated jazz musicians—will join JUNO-nominated
world. So, imagine live jazz of that quality in March singer Barbra Lica to headline the second annual jazz
in Belleville or Picton in May. dinner/fundraiser for the Jazz Education Program just
described. Basso and Lica are the returning headliners
It’s true. Jazz concerts featuring Grammy and after rave reviews at last year’s inaugural event. The two
Juno winners and an Order of Canada recipient are will play with Brian Barlow (drums), Scott Alexander
coming to Quinte this spring, courtesy of the Prince (bass), and John Sherwood (piano).
Edward County Jazz Festival.
“We sponsor this because high-quality jazz needs to
The Brian Barlow Big Band, with its magnificent cast be promoted and made easily available in our
of award-winning musicians (Grammys on down),
...continued on page 24
Guido Basso and Morgan Moore
will play with JUNO-nominated vocalist Heather
Bambrick at Picton’s Regent Theatre on Sunday,
March 24 at 2 pm. It’s the culminating concert for the
festival-sponsored Jazz Education Program, in which
70 high school musicians from across central and
eastern Ontario gather for a working-music weekend
at the Isaiah Tubbs resort under the tutelage of some
of Canada’s finest jazz stars. This year’s “mentors”
include Kelsley Grant (trombone), Jason Logue and
Brian jazz benefit
the Blair Yarranton (trumpet), Heather Bambrick (vocal),
and Marika Galea (bass).
dinner & concert
Barlow A unique and audience-pleasing aspect of the
final concert is that the young musicians also play
Guido Basso
with
Big Band
on stage with their mentors. For nearly a decade
now, participants in the Jazz Education Program
with special
have gone on to study music and even be hired as
performers at the Prince Edward County and other & Barbra Lica
festivals.
guest Heather Bambrick Saturday, May 4
and four student jazz ensembles
“I think this program is perhaps the most important
Capers Restaurant
initiative that the PEC Jazz Festival has,” says Jazz 272 Front Street, Belleville
Sunday, March 24, 2pm Ed coordinator Blair Yarranton. 5:30pm cocktails • 6:30pm dinner • 7:30pm concert
Tickets $90 • for reservations call Capers
For tickets call 613-476-8416 at 613-968-7979 or visit capers.ca
or visit theregenttheatre.org “For 11 years, we have worked with more than 1,000 All proceeds go to the Prince Edward County Jazz Education Program.
students in a non-competitive and highly cooperative
pecjazz.org environment that does not exist anywhere else. I’ve
have had my best experiences as an educator in this
pecjazz.org
program.”
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