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Wellspring Visual ArtNetwork Association
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An Association of Artists from Central Alberta including Olds, Sundre, Didsbury, Innisfail and Carstairs.
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Hey Instagram and Facebook friends, can you lend a hand?
‘Ashes and Embers’ is slowly making its way out there in the world but it could sure use your help.
The response to the song from friends and strangers has been consistent and very positive so it might have a chance to catch on a bit. Here’s where you come in.
Many of you have already downloaded it, shared it or even cheered for the song at a live show!
There is no thank you big enough for that but, thank you!
The Spotify link for the song is in my bio and will be in the Facebook post.
open.spotify.com/track/02aEwcHtFstNymK8SSZF0t?si=Pd2flX2uTvOR5bBa2OOlLA
I hope you feel the song has a place and if so, please share it, stream it or even download it onto your playlist.
Any royalties collected from the streaming of this song will be donated to the Jasper Community Team Society so if it catches on, who knows, maybe it can generate enough to help. @mikeszabomusic @jaspercommunityteamsociety #albertamusic #countrymusicalberta #albertacountrymusic #albertastrong #comebackstronger #bettertogether #firefighters #wildfires #jaspernationalpark #jasperalberta ... See MoreSee Less
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I spent the afternoon painting on the beach!
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Buttermaker's House Artist Residency presents a special event with CLAIRE BUTLER at Fensala Hall in Markerville on Friday, August 30th from 11 am to noon!
MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR KIDS is a FREE event with no experience required. It's open to kids of all ages 4 years and up. Drop-ins welcome, or RSVP to claire@shinemusiccamp.ca
Bring the kids to Fensala Hall for a free fun hour of music games and songs with musician and educator Claire Butler! ... See MoreSee Less
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#HistoricMarkerville’s Supper and Song moved indoors on Thursday due to smoke in the air (the second time we’ve had to this summer). Katy and Mike Szabo were the entertainment this time, and they played a song Mike wrote a while ago for a friend and that he just recorded and released today.
Mike Szabo Music: “It seems fitting that this song comes out today as the residents of Jasper, begin to go back. I can’t begin to fathom what that will be like for them but there are all too many Albertans that can.
“Yesterday, on a beauty sunny day, Katy and I had to play inside due to the smoke so yes, this song is coming out when it should.
It is my profound hope that it will somehow help and you can be a big part of that.
“Proceeds for this song will go towards the rebuilding efforts in Jasper so please add it to your music libraries and share the heck out of it like or love it on social media and perhaps even email you favourite radio host if you think they should play it.”
Ashes and Embers
Mike Szabo
youtu.be/F5zZ_NnJU44?si=XJjgo073S2N7oKCr
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Thank you so very much for sharing my song🙏
We welcome Michele Brewster - Landscape Artist, to our Heritage Day Hootenanny Artisan Market!
In her own words,
"I knew I wanted to be an artist at a very young age. Like many others, I wish to create images that inspire an emotional response.
My formal education was at the Alberta College of Art, but I feel that the experiences of life and an appreciation of nature have had the most influence on my work. Keeping standards high is what forces me to grow as an artist, something that is ongoing as I attempt to do more with my time and energy. Integrity is necessary in this process. I find I have a lot more to learn.
I enjoy all mediums, but find the most satisfaction from working with oil, graphite or gouache. I try to use design theory to create a strong composition. At a certain point, a painting really starts to breathe. It becomes exciting to see it through to completion."
Her work has found homes in Europe, the United States, as well as in Canadian corporate and private collections.
Discover more about Michele here!
wvanart.com/michelebrewster/
More Heritage Day Hootenanny info right here!
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Jyn-Ting Ying, a visiting artist currently staying at the Buttermaker's House, is putting together a MUSICAL COMPOSITION WORKSHOP to be held at the Markerville Lutheran Church. Join us Friday, August 2 from 2-4 pm at the historic Church for this Artist Residency event!
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The Hootenanny Artisan Market welcomes Aims Abson of Big Blue Barn Designs.
Aims Abson is a self-taught mixed media artist.
It was her love for “Oh shiny!” that began her jewelry-making journey. Add that to the fact that she doesn’t like to follow the herd and you get Aims’ unique one of a kind pieces.
Bashing metal, playing with torches or wrangling different types of clay are all part of the mystique behind each creation. You can find a number of different materials incorporated in most pieces, right down to twisted silverware or that lone cow’s tooth she found on the side of the river. Aims believes that anything is possible and wants to catch it, put it around your wrist or hang it from your ears.
You won’t meet anyone wearing an identical Big Blue Barn design. That’s the joy of being unique!
Discover Big Blue Barn Designs
www.bigbluebarndesigns.com
Heritage Day Hootenanny right here
reddeermuseum.com/heritage-day/
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Another amazing artist making his way to our Hootenanny Artisan Market - introducing Blair Thorson!
Blair was an Editorial Cartoonist for 6 years with Newspapers throughout the Peace Country, BC. He had over 800 editorials published and compiled select cartoons into a book.
Though Blair’s initial artistic experiences have been painting on maps and cartooning. He has found yet another avenue to express his artistic creativity. He first started Bark Carving since he moved to Spruce View and is thoroughly enjoying the new experience. The wood material is local and he is enjoying foraging for it throughout the year.
You can find out more about Blair and his work here
blairthorson.com/
Discover more about our Heritage Day Hootenanny artists
reddeermuseum.com/heritage-day/
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Rocking Rocky Mountain House today
Join is at the Legion farmers market
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There are plenty of fun summer activities on right now and coming up soon in #HistoricMarkerville! The Kaffistofa summer hours are in effect meaning you can enjoy your favourite ICE CREAM TREAT 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm!
HAPPENING RIGHT NOW this weekend you can enjoy WOOD BARK CARVING demonstrations and view the artwork of Blair Thorson and Jim Martin on display and for sale. Look for the pop-up tent in front of the Buttermaker's House from 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.
EVERYONE LOVES A STORY! Join a storyteller who will introduce the art of oral storytelling for adults! You can listen and enjoy, or join in with your own humorous exploits during STORIES WITH A SMILE! It starts at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 & 21, under the tent in the Creamery Courtyard!
• EVERY THURSDAY afternoon until the end of August you can catch SUPPER AND SONG in the Creamery Courtyard. Supper is available for purchase for $15 starting at 5pm, and the FREE CONCERT starts at 6:30. A different meal and artist is featured every week! July 25th features Roberta Fetch!
• SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH is our CREAM DAY celebration with activities and demonstrations for the whole family to enjoy.
• SUNDAY, AUGUST 18TH is the annual SHOW AND SHINE. There will be arts and crafts vendors on site, and 100 vehicles to feast your eyes on! ... See MoreSee Less
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It's sunshine everywhere I look in Markerville, and a perfect day for our outdoor art show. Please stop by and visit the artists in their tents along Johnson Avenue and check out the displays! Happy Canada Day! ... See MoreSee Less
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It would be a ways for me to come, but I would love to. Which booth is yours.
I hope you had a wonderful show and sale. Sorry to have missed it this year!
Stop in at the Creamery today for a piece of Canada Day cake!
Then stroll up to Johnson Avenue and take in Artists on the Avenue 5th Annual Art Show and Sale, on until 5 pm! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Canada Day! The Outdoor Art Show and Sale continues on July 1st in Historic Markerville! The sun is starting to shine as the artists are busy setting up for what we're anticipating to be a lovely day! Come out and join us in the fresh air for this annual FREE event! Check out the displays and chat with the artists. ... See MoreSee Less
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Day two had a little less sunshine than the first day of our show and sale. By noon a little rain began, and just kept persisting. A couple of our artists had items that just can't take moisture, and needed to pack up a little early. The rest hung in there until 3 pm and a few more needed to leave. The remaining artists stayed till 5 pm, and are going to set up for Monday, July 1st for a third day of Outdoor Art Show fun!
We are letting the weather be our guide, and in the morning I'll update everyone on the start time. At the moment, we're shooting for 10 am.
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We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the art show today! Here's a few more photos of the artists getting ready for 10 a.m. for day two of Artists on the Avenue. See you in Markerville! ... See MoreSee Less
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Setup is underway for Day Two of the outdoor art show and sale in Markerville! See you Sunday, June 30 at 10 am. We're here till 5 pm. ... See MoreSee Less
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The first day of our Long Weekend Art Show and Sale is over, but we'll all be here on Sunday to welcome you back to Artists on the Avenue! Hope to see you on June 30th from 10am to 5 pm!
Here are a few more photos from Saturday.
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