[BCMA] Island Mountain Arts Spring Newsletter - Mini Murals, Summer Programs & ArtsWells Excitement

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> Happy Spring!
> At Island Mountain Arts, even though the snow is still far from melting, we are gearing up for an exciting summer of programs, including the Toni Onley Artists' Project, the 28th Annual International Harp School, Pre-Festival Workshops, and a host of other workshops from pottery and painting, to writing and ukulele. All of our workshops are now listed on our website and the course calendar will be landing in your mailbox soon. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, just send an email to info at imarts.com, or call 1-800-442-2787.
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> Below I've highlighted some of the upcoming workshops, as well as information on buying your ArtsWells Tickets (including the discount you get as a member of Island Mountain Arts), bidding on a Mini Mural, entering the BC Musician Songwriting Contestand summer positions available for students.
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> I sincerely hope to see you in Wells, it truly is an experience like no other!
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> Julie Fowler, Executive Director
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> BID ON AN ARTSWELLS MINI MURAL!
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> Bidding ends this Thursday, March 20 at 4pm
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> Mural by Lee-Anne Chisholm
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> Mural by Mythos
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> Mural by Nick Lakowski
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> Enter the BC Musician Magazine 
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> Deadline to apply is April 25th, 2014!
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> Win a scholarship to attend the four-day intensive Songwriting Camp, July 29th – August 1st with Canadianindy music legend, Dave Bidini and his band, Bidiniband. Along with the scholarship (valued at $479), the winner will be invited to perform at the 11th Annual ArtsWells Festival, August 1 – 4, 2014 and will be featured both in BCMusician Magazine and in an interview on CBC Radio’s province wide arts and culture program North by Northwest with Sheryl MacKay.
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> Back by popular demand, the Songwriting Camp withBidiniband will focus on songwriting with Dave Bidini, but will also cover areas such as production with drummer and producer Don Kerr; improvisation with bassist DougFriesen; and musicianship with guitar virtuoso PaulLinklater. The program includes a number of special events including the opportunity to perform your new songs as part of a student showcase on the Friday night of the ArtsWells Festival. 
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> Besides entering the contest, funding is also available through FACTOR’s Songwriter’s Workshop Supportprogram, as well as through Island Mountain Arts.
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> 38th Annual Summer School fo the Arts
> What could be better than immersing yourself in art in the vibrant, historic town of Wells, BC? Island Mountain Arts offers wide range of inspiring programs to ignite your creativity and develop your skills. Dedicated to making our workshops accessible, scholarships and bursaries are available for all of our programs. Deadline to apply is May 15 (May 1 for the Toni Onley Artists' Project). Register by June 1 to receive the Early Bird rate!
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> Understanding Glazes with Ron Roy
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> July 5 – 8
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> Study with this master of clay and glazes. Co-author of the best selling book - Mastering Cone 6 Glazes - Ron is traveling all the way out from Toronto to share his extensive knowledge.
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> Life Drawing with Evelyn Armstrong
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> July 5 – 8
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> Join much loved IMA instructor, Evelyn Armstrong for this course that is suited to all levels. Working with live models students will focus on mastering traditional skills while introducing elements for personal exploration. 
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> Acrylic Painting: Nature and Self with Lori Goldberg
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> July 5 – 8
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> IMA is pleased to welcome back this excellent teacher for an intensive painting workshop. Learn up to 20 different techniques for this versatile medium, from glazing to impasto.
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> Inspiring Writing with Betsy Trumpener
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> July 12 – 15
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> Known for her award winning journalism on CBC Radio, Betsy will encourage and inspire new writers, while offering experienced writers creative challenges and thoughtful critique. 
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> Painting Your Inner Mandala with Kalsang Dawa
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> July 17 – 20
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> Join Tibetan thangka painter, Kalsang Dawa in this guided process of meditation and sacred ritual. Students will learn to make pigments through grinding semi-precious minerals, and develop sacred symbols and geometry to create a Mandala of their own. 
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> Ukulele, Guitars & Song with Jenny Lester
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> August 11 - 15
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> Dynamic bluegrass performer and multi-instrumentalist, Jenny Lester will bring a selection of campfire, old tyme, bluegrass, and folk repertoires for students to play together. Understand keys, chords, chord progressions and have a lot of fun in creating ensemble dynamics. 
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> International Harp and Music School
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> August 11 -15
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> The 28th annual Harp School is more international that ever, and a once-in-every-decade step outside our usual format. Students will register for the week as usual, but will choose two different classes; one in the mornings and one in the afternoon. The possibilities of combing harp study with singing, fiddle or ukulele classes, make this year a very exciting opportunity at IMA!
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> Scotland's Maeve Gilchrist to teach at the Harp School this yearas well as, harpists Sharlene Wallace and Sunita Staneslow
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> Toni Onley Artists' Project
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> July 12 - 20
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> The Artists’ Project has had a tremendous impact on the artistic development of those who have taken part in it. Participating artists spend nine days in Wells working in the IMA studios under the mentorship of senior artists. IMA is very honoured to welcome this summer mentors, Joseph Sanchez from Santa Fe, and Leigh Bridges and Mark Neufeld from Winnipeg. The scholarship and bursary deadline is May 1.  
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> Children and Youth Programs
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> Songwriting, Rhythm & Dance 
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> July 29 - August 1
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> Corwin Fox, Kia Kadiri & Jake Evans
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> IMA is excited to add breakdancing with Jake Evans to this popular annual program with Corwin Fox and KiaKadiri. Combining elements of musical theory, improvisation techniques, lyric writing, dancing, collaboration with peers and working one-on-one with the instructors, students get and incredibly dynamic and transformational experience. 
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> SAVE THE DATE!
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> NORTHERN EXPOSURE CONFERENCE
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> OCTOBER 10-12, 2014, Wells, BC
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> A conference for presenters and organizers of arts and culture with panels, workshops, round tables, networking and artist showcases.
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> The Northern Exposure conference aims to draw together individuals, festivals, organizations and artists to share ideas and knowledge on arts presentation and event organization, and to foster growth and support networks in the north and central interior. The agenda will cover such issues as: Group Marketing initiatives, Project Management devices, Merchandising, Financial Sustainability, Volunteer Management, Funding and Community Partnerships. 
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> Please join us in Wells for this exciting first time event presented by Island Mountain Arts and the ArtsWells Festival, and sponsored by Community Futures North Cariboo. 
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> Employment Opportunities at IMA
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> Are you a student under thirty? Want to work in a dynamic team environment for the summer? Consider applying to work at Island Mountain Arts. Taking applications now.
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> This incredible painting byHagensborg artist TahirihGoffic graces the cover of the 2014 Course Calendar. To get your copy just send an emailto  info at imarts.com, or call 1-800-442-2787 Tahirih will also be showing at the IMAGallery this summer.
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> S upport ArtsWells - Bid on a Mini Mural!
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> During the 2013 ArtsWells Festival nine visual artists each created a 4' x 4' mural that they donated to raise funds for ArtsWells, as well as to beautify the town of Wells. Even if you don't live in Wells you can sponsor a mural to hang on a building in town. Bidding takes place online, click on any of the mural images to go to the bidding site. Thanks to all the artists who contributed!
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> Early Bird Tickets on Sale 
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> Get your ArtsWells Weekend Passes for $125 until May 30. Festival camping is also available online for $20 per person for the weekend. Again this year your weekend pass includes a $15 voucher for artist merchandise at the Merch Booth.  Become a member of Island Mountain Arts and save $5 off a weekend pass. Email or call for details
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> finding our voices  n saying them with billbissett
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> July 31 - August 1
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> An exciting opportunity to study with legendaryCanadian poet, bill bissett. Known for his unconventional writing style and spirited performances, bissettdispenses with standard written English, connecting with language on an elemental level that some have considered shaman-like.
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> Fiddle with GalShahar
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> Master of the fiddle,Israel's Gal Shahar will be teaching both before theArtsWells Festival, July 31 - August 1 and a longer session during the Harp School, August 11 - 15.
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> Singing with MichalShahar
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> Multi-musician, music therapist and teacher,Michal Shahar wants to Free Your Voice! Join her workshops running both before the ArtsWellsFestival,  July 31 - August 1 and a longer session during the Harp School, August 11 - 15.
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> International Vegetarian Cooking with Martin Comtois
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> July 12 – 14
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> An intensive exploration into the world’s vegetarian culinary traditions. Martin has been cooking for over 25 years and has been cooking for theArtsWells Festival for the last 8 years. 
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> Sharlene Wallace
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> Sunita Staneslow
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> Joseph Sanchez
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> Leigh Bridges
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> Music & Pottery for Kids  (Ages 6 - 14) 
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> August 11 - 15   
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> Jenny Lester & 
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> A five-day Music and Pottery workshop where half the day students will be working with Jenny learning about musical instruments and song and the other half of the day with Lesley making pottery. This class is running during the Harp School.
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