Participants will have a chance to present informative and engaging demonstrations, displaying their skills and a selection of their products for sale.
Heritage Artisans in Action takes place the first Sunday of the month, June – October, Noon until 4 p.m.
June 1st, Wood and Leather
July 6th, Metal and Glass
August 3rd, Fibre and Pottery
September 7th, Paint Avondale (a collaboration with Paint Windsor and Paint Hantsport)
October 5th, Traditional Mi’kmaq, Acadian and Planter Crafts & Techniques
These events have a limit of 5 artists per medium and we will be accepting applicants on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in participating, or know of any other artists or artisans who may be, please contact us at least 3-4 weeks prior to the event to book your spot.
There is a $30 entry fee to participate, snacks and refreshments will be provided to participants by the Lydia and Sally Cafe.
Last year's revival of the popular event proved to be a valuable networking experience for the participating artists and we hope to continue to grow the series into an annual tradition. This year's series is partially funded through the department of Communities, Culture and Heritage through Support4Culture and is being heavily promoted locally. In the weeks and days leading up to the event we will profile each artist individually as well as providing live coverage the day of via social media.
Please see our facebook page for a look back at the 2013 season. www.facebook.com/pages/Avon-River-Heritage-Society-Museum/127599430612690
In addition, this year we will also be recording interviews with interested artist. These "mini documentaries" will be added to an online "Heritage Artisans in Acton" archive on both the www.avonriver.ca site and www.hantscountyartscouncil.ca, and each listing will link back to the artist own person page/site. This will provide each artists with a marketing tool that lives on after the initial event.
We are currently still accepting artists for all themed events, contact us ASAP at arts@avonriver.ca. to book your spot!
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