CARFAC Saskatchewan/CARFAC Alberta Wednesday webinar discussion
Making Public Art Happen with Alejandro Romero, Erin Pankratz and Christian Pérès Gibaut.
Wednesday September 27, 6:30pm – 8pm MDT / CST

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As visual artists, we make art for private and public use. We do not have to compromise our vision when we make art for private consumption. When we make Public Art we always need to consider the community who will be viewing the work…

ABOUT THE WEBINAR:

Speaking from the knowledge acquired as the Public Arts Consultant for the City of Saskatoon, Alejandro Romero will discuss how Public Art is used by municipalities to enrich the lives of its’ citizens. Alejandro will outline the Best Practices developed that protect both the city that commissions the work and the visual artists that make the work. Erin Pankratz and Christian Pérès Gibaut work together on Public Art projects in Edmonton. In their presentation, they will discuss what to expect when making public art, the unseen side of the process, and Public Art and your career.

After these two presentations, there will be about twenty minute Q+A based on your questions. As the webinar is on Zoom, we will unmute the audience so you can ask your own questions. Join us and learn more about Public Art and whether it can be work for your career.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:

Alejandro Romero:

Living in Saskatoon, Alejandro Romero is an independent interdisciplinary artist, curator, and consultant. His leadership as an arts administrator includes award-winning Public Art, public performances, lectures, and public speaking. He is the Public Arts Consultant for the City of Saskatoon, Alejandro exhibits in Puerto Rico, USA and Canada. His work explore anonymous interventions, social activism, cultural resistance, photography, painting and poetry with the concepts of identity, post-colonialism, prophecy, construction and perceptions of reality.

Red Knot Studio:

Red Knot Studio is Erin Pankratz’ and Christian Pérès Gibaut’s mosaic art studio. Based in Edmonton, they specialize in sculptures, murals and floors, and work with public and private clients. For their last project, they created child-friendly sculptures for Churchill Square and Centennial Plaza in Edmonton.

Erin Pankratz:

Born in Inuvik, NWT, Erin Pankratz lives and works in Edmonton, AB. She studied Art -Sculpture at the Alberta College of Art and Design and has received several grants and awards, including the 2013 & 2016 Innovation in Mosaics Awards by the Society of American Mosaic Artists and the 2021 Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund. In 2016, she became the first local artist to be awarded an International Public Art Call in Edmonton. She is a frequent lecturer and guest artist at international events.

Christian Pérès Gibaut:

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Christian Pérès Gibaut has a BA in Social Sciences and Humanities. He worked for many years as a Project Manager before starting a career in the arts in 2011. He has been awarded several grants from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Edmonton Arts Council to explore ideas of Identity, Immigration, Language, Meaning, and Estrangement. He shows his work regularly, and in 2022, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts acquired one of his paintings for its permanent collection.

HOSTS + MODERATORS:

Chris W. Carson: Executive Director at CARFAC Alberta

Wendy Nelson: Executive Director at CARFAC Saskatchewan

Call for Submissions 101 with Tyler Sherard and Lindsey Sharman
Co-hosted by the AGA and CARFAC Alberta
October 3 6:30pm-7:30pm

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Join us for a discussion about calls for submissions, organized with CARFAC Alberta. From experiences coordinating juried calls for McMullen Gallery, Tyler Sherard will offer advice and strategies for standing out when preparing submissions to juried calls for group and single person exhibitions. This professional development program will be hosted on Zoom and is FREE to attend. We will also be joined by AGA curator Lindsey Sharman who will speak about the upcoming call for submission at the Art Gallery of Alberta.

You can participate in this hour-long program online through watching our free Webinar livestream. At the end of this program, we will reserve time for an audience Q&A. Please register in advance.

This program is part of a partnership between CARFAC Alberta and the Art Gallery of Alberta, which supports the professional development of creatives in Alberta.

About Tyler Sherard

Tyler Sherard is an engaging leader who has worked in the Arts and Not-For-Profit sectors for 12 years. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, where he is also an MBA candidate. Tyler curates McMullen Gallery in the University of Alberta Hospital as a part of his role as Associate Director of Arts and Health for the University Hospital Foundation.

About Lindsey Sharman

Lindsey Sharman was born in the late 1900s and has been the Curator of the Art Gallery of Alberta since 2018. She has studied Art History and Curating in Canada, England, Switzerland and Austria, earning degrees from the University of Saskatchewan and the University of the Arts, Zurich. Learn more about Lindsey here.

Alberta Gallery of Art event link

First Wednesday Zoom at Noon: Mesh with CARFAC Alberta
With Sharon Moore-Foster + Danyon Reeves 
Wednesday October 4,  12:00-12:45pm

This is a free event. Register on Eventbrite.

Join CARFAC Alberta staff and members with your questions, concerns, and successes  for 45 minutes on the first Wednesday on every month at noon.  You are welcome to bring questions or share some of your new art for feedback from the group…

On October 4th, Sharon Moore Foster + Danyon Reeves will be present to answer questions and lead the discussion.

Working with + Working for Public Art Galleries
with Jill Janvier and Robin Lynch
Wednesday October 11,  6:30-8pm MDT/CST

Register on Eventbrite. Free for all CARFAC members across Canada. $25.00 for non-members. If you cannot afford the fee, email general@carfacalberta.com.

Join us for an exciting online event on Wed Oct 11, 2023 at 18:30 (MDT), where we delve into the world of public art galleries. Whether you’re an artist, curator, or simply passionate about art, this event is perfect for you!

Discover the insider tips and tricks of working with and for public art galleries. Our panel of experts will share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success in this dynamic field.

Learn about the collaborative opportunities available, how to navigate the selection process, and the importance of community engagement. Gain valuable knowledge on building relationships with gallery owners, curators, and fellow artists.

Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and gain invaluable insights from industry professionals. Register now and secure your spot for this exciting event!

CARFAC Alberta AGM

Monday, October 30 @ 7pm on Zoom.

Register before October 26 @ 3pm

Join anytime between 6:15 and 6:55 on Monday October 30 to socialize and get to know other CARFAC Alberta members before the AGM starts at 2pm.

Please RSVP as soon as possible for this meeting, so you will have time to read the Annual Report and Financial Statement before the meeting starts.

You must be a member in good standing to vote; if you are unsure of your membership status, email Sharon.

RSSVP for Monday October 30