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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-03-26, Page 29Feature - •u Wroxeter artist, Morris Darling has painting chosen for cover of brochure BLYTH - The Blyth Festi,val's 1986 season brochures are now rolling off Doug Whit- more's printing press in Blyth - 30,000 in all! The brochure, designed by graphic artist Karen Fletcher of Waterloo, shows a detail from the painting "Pete" by Morris Darl- ing, an artist living in Wroxeter. The entire painting will form the 1986 Blyth Festival poster. "I really • liked Morris Darling's work when I saw it for the first time last year in an ,exhibition in the Festival Gallery" said Artistic Director Katherine Kaszas. "I felt there was a strong connection between what he does on canvas and what we do on stage - reflecting life and the quality of life of the people of this area. As with all good art, its timelessness makes its, appeal universal. I'm thrilled that we are able to use one of his paintings for our poster this year." rete uutlseu t whose real name is actually Gordon), is now in his eighties and living in the Teeswater area. He used to reside in Wroxeter and has worked as a farmer and in a feed mill in the past; he remembers cut- ting the grain by hand with a scythe! The mailing of brochures to those current- ly on the Festival's mailing list, nearly 10,000 names, took a mere two days, thanks to the Festival's computer which sorts and prints all the addresses by postal code. (In pre -computer days, it used to take a couple of weeks to get the brochures sorted for mailing!) If your name is in our computer, you will be receiving your brochure in the mail very soon. Please let us know if you are receiving duplicate copies or if we have an incorrect address. Bulk distribution off brochures- to stores, nutels, information booths, etc., is mainly done in person by Philippa Borgal I(Publici- ty Director) with help from Sally Leitch and the board of directors. (Brochures are widely distributed - from, Chatham to Barrie, Wiar- ton to'Hamilton, Sarnia to Toronto If you can't find /a brochure in i ,shop or library near you, and you aren't panning a drive through Blyth in the near fu ure, call (519) 523-9300/9225 and ask for a br chure to be sent to you. (This will also en use your name is on the mailing list for nex year.) Vouchers for the Blyth Festival are cur- rently on sale. Members only may exchange their vouchers between April 7 and 11. After April 14, all voucher holders may exchange, and group tickets will go on sale. After May 16, tickets go on sale to the general public. Box Office hours from now to• May 30 are from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The hunt is on for quality craft people BLYTH - The hunt is on for fine quality craftspeople who would like to take part in a quality craft sale to be held at Blyth Memorial Hall on June 28. This one -day event, organized by the visual arts commit- tee to support the operations of the Blyth. Festival Gallery, is intended to provide a showcase for some of the many talented ar- tisans working in the region. There will be demonstrations of techniques and a fine ar- ray of different crafts displayed on the lawn and in the basement of the hall. The long term goal of the committee is to develop the craft show into a major annual exhibition and sale. This year's show is a first step, anti tut mat aea,uu 1L wut ue a small one. The space is limited. Craftspeo- ple will be carefully pre -selected by the committee on the basis of variety and ex- cellence in design and skill. Preference will be given to regional artists. . Like any first step, it is an exciting gam- ble. Brigitte Wolf, co-ordinator of the event, knows how to make.a new venture like this a success. She helped to organize a farmer's market in New Brunswick that has become a feature of life there. A craftswoman herself, Brigitte is sensitive to the needs of both the area artists and the community. "l can see a place for a well -organized CI aft. tau in biyui. the fact that there are ho other major fairs at that time, just when the summer holidays are beginning, ,ought to make it an attractive event for everyone." The Blyth Festival Gallery extends an in- vitation to all craftspeople to apply for a place in this exciting first show.'Applica- tions are now available. Submissioas will be accepted until May 1. Forms will b sent on request (a self-addressed, tamped envelope is required). If you are interested in exhibiting or volunteering to help with the event, please contact either Brigitte Wolf, RR No. 3, Lucknow, NOG 2R0 at 519,-529-7007 or the Blyth Festival Gallery;Box 10, Blyth. Art Gallery of Ontario to feature (,f �i'.�1ouart Mallet in Anril rPi�. rN tri r �- 111�i 1. 1111VLJ <JY'il TORONTO - The Prints of' Edouard Manet, the first major retrospective of Manet's prints to be shown in North America will be on display at the Art Gallery of Ontario from March 29 through May 11. Organized by the International Exhibition Foundation, Washington, DC, the exhibition shows the genius of the great French painter in a new light - as an innovative master printmaker. Edouard Manet the "father of modern art", was born in Paris in 1832. Often described as an Impressionist, he was highly respected during his lifetime by members of the French avant-garde. His radically new; personal approach to subject matter. and technique created a scandal at the 1863 Salon des Refuses, and kept him in the centre of controversy most of 'leis life. Despite being a member of ' the Impres- sionists, Manet guarded his artistic in- dependence and sought recognition from the official Salon throughout his career. Ac - FROM WAR AMPS TO CHAMPS The War Amps' Chief Executive Offici�r H. Clifford Chadderton with Champ Louis Leduc. -Many Canadians rely on The War Amps' Key Tags When a lost key set. identifier) Hy ()LIT confidentially coded tag. is dropped. into, any rflallhox. it is sent to The War Amps We -returned more than 30,000 lost key sets for homes. cars and safety deposit hoxes last year WHAT .:DO KEY TAGS HAVE TO DO WITH KIDS'? Donations to the Key lag Service assist the many youngster~ in our Child Amputee (CHAMP) Pro gram. CHAMP provides rnyo electric arms' ind sports limbs for children so they can lead active lives AND IN THE FUTURE? When there are no longer war amputees. we will become The Canadian A.rnputees Foundation. With your support. our legacy to assist a4nputees will continue Wish to call us, Dial toll free Area codes 519. 613, 70,5. 1 800 268-8821. All other codes: 1 800 2688917. Toronto residents: 1416) 4880600. ' pNNIVFR The War Amputations of 0i`C ' • Canaria ,s n registered p, -)., charitable organization open ,r �' Med on a non profit basis. 9i under the control and direr rv,� ���, tion entirely of our own Members The War At, ps r'- - does not receive government '9. cyab funds . 1 r..e•t d•. io..t�t,n„n, Numbre t)1N1i(31 09 10 The War Amputations of Canada National Headlqu3rters 2827 Riverside Drive Ottawa. Ontario K1V 0C4 ' SW ARTS claimed today as the precursor of a for- malist approach to painting, , Manet con- tinues to be an important influence for some of the most progressive painters of our time. Although Manet appreciated the tradi- tional role of printmaking, and effectively used his etchings and lithographs to popularize his art, this exhibition demonstrates that he also saw his prints as works of art in themselves, and exploited their creative potential to the fullest. Early in his career, from 1862 to 1868, Manet made approximately 100 etchings and lithographs. The 76 works in this exhibi- tion include all of Manet's important prints, and many rare lifetime impressions of his etchings, which display his brilliance as a drraLlehtsman and place him in the forefront he 1860s. of some the late Intain ex- xhibition eorge A. Institute, to loan to of the etchink revival in France of Because of the astute judgemen North American collectors durin 1800s, museums on this continent c traordinary Manet holdings. This. is drawn primarily from the G Lucas Collection of The Maryland College of Art, which is on indefini the Baltimore Museum of Art, a well as from the Samuel P. Avery Collection of the New York Public Library and rom the Rouart Collection of the Detroit I stitute of Arts. , Prints of Edouard .Manet s guest citrated for the. International xhibition Foundationby Jay McKean Fisher, Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs at The Baltimore Museum . of Art. A fully il- lustrated catalogue; written by the curator, accompanies the.exhibition, and is available in the AGO Book Shop. On April 20, at 3:30 p.m. Jay F'sher will give a slide lecture on the current' xhibition in The Jackman Hall. GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1986 -PAGE 9A TOWN OF GODERICH BOULEVARD TREES The Works and Engineering Department, In conjunction with the Parks and Water- front Committee, are taking orders for trees to be planted on Town boulevards this Spring. Due to location and tree diseases, the type of trees to be planted shall be at the discretion of the Town, however, owner preference will be accommodated when possible. If you wish a tree(s) to be planted In front of your residence or business, please con- tact the office of the Commissioner of Works, Mr. Kenneth C. Hunter, at 524-9492 before April 11, 1986. There ore a limited number of trees available, so please call early. Councillor Jim Seeds. - Chairman Works & Property Committee 57 West Street Goderich, Ontario N7 A 2K5 519-524-9492 Seldane' terfenadine 60 mg Relieves Sneezing, Runny Nose, Itchy, Weepy Eyes. Non Sedating' Antihistamine 12 tablets For 6 days " 'r; W Seldane terfenadine 60mg ANTIHISTAMINE Hayfever 8, Seasonal Allergies NON SEDATING 60 MG. 4 • SECRET FASHION' PANTY HOSE ASSORTED COLOURS ri DEL MONTE PACK JUICE 3 x 250 ML. in 9 250 ML. REFILL T da FABERGE 90 ML. BRUT LOTION $iO?0 1 SABON SUPER SOAP GERBER MIXED CEREAL 227 GRAM • Instore Photo- finishing In before 3 p.m. mono same day sorvlse NAKAMURA PHARMACY SUNCOAST MALL, GODERICH, 524-2195 a .......... . 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