March 2015 – Alexis Marie Chute

Win Free Tickets to the Edmonton Home and Garden Show

March 20, 2015/0 Comments/in Art Update, Commissions, Exhibitions, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography Update, The Life of an Artist /by Alexis Marie Chute

The Edmonton Home and Garden Show kicked off yesterday and what a fun event! I painted live and had passers-by peering over my shoulders watching the painting progress. I’m in an area called The M(art)ket with other creative folks; painters, photographers and crafters. My booth numbers are 1373 and 1474 in hall B.

Come visit me and find some art for your space!

I have tickets to give away to the Home Show and am doing a random draw from NEW WEBSITE SUBSCRIBERS FROM TODAY. So, if you want free tickets please click here and subscribe. Enter your name and email address at the bottom of my homepage. With the subscription you will receive tasteful and timely notifications of my blog posts about upcoming exhibitions and other fun artsy events and features to check out.

Subscribe today to be in the running for Edmonton Home and Garden Show tickets!

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Also, visit me on Twitter where I’m running another competition for free tickets. My handle is @_Alexis_Marie

The theme of the home show is: Real Advice, Real Inspiration, Real Experts. In that line of thought, please comment below on what inspires you. For me as an artist, I find inspiration in nature, in its colours, textures and movement.

Happy Friday everyone! And good luck!

Edmonton Home and Garden Show:

Friday, March 20 – Noon to 9pm

Saturday, March 21 – 10am to 9pm

Sunday, March 22 – 10am to 5pm

Edmonton Expo Centre

7517-118 Avenue NW

Check out my artist business information on the home show website, click here.

I will also be offering consultations for personalized art commissions – the perfect way to get amazing art with a story behind it.

Exhibiting at the Edmonton Home and Garden Show

March 6, 2015/0 Comments/in Art Update, Commissions, Exhibitions, Gallery Openings, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography Update /by Alexis Marie Chute

I am excited to announce that I will be exhibiting and selling my art at the Edmonton Home and Garden Show! This will be a fun new venue for my paintings and photography. I’m located in a special feature called M(ART)KET. There I will sell my original paintings (new, never before seen artwork!) and offer commissions.

Here’s where to find me:

Edmonton Home and Garden Show 2015

Alexis Marie Art Booths:

#1373 & #1474 (Beside each other)

Location:

Northlands, Edmonton Expo Centre
113 Avenue & Wayne Gretzky Drive (76th St)
Edmonton, AB T5J 2N5
780-378-5547

Parking:

Northlands controls all on-site parking.
The cost is $15.00 and there are over 700 parking spots available.

Hours:

Thursday, March 19, 2015 – Noon to 9:00 pm

Friday, March 20, 2015 – Noon to 9:00 pm

Saturday, March 21, 2015 – 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

Sunday, March 22, 2015 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tickets:

$15/person at show doors ($12 online)

$12/Seniors at show doors ($9 online)

Children 12 years of age and under are free

Click here to purchase tickets.

I hope to see you at the show!

Over the next two weeks I will post previews of the artwork I will be selling at the show. Stay tuned!

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

March 4, 2015/0 Comments/in Conferences, Creative Writing Update, Register for this Awesome Class!, The Writing Life /by Alexis Marie Chute

I love teaching writing – both in the practical nuts and bolts right to the hands-on workshops. I have multiple workshops available and want to share two conferences where I will be presenting in the next four months.

Words in 3 Dimensions

WHERE: Chateau Lacombe Hotel, Edmonton, AB, CAN

WHEN: May 22 – 24, 2015

DETAILS: Words in 3D is unique because it gives writers connection to the full scope of industry resources, workshops and networks. This includes writing, editing and publishing.

WHAT: I will be meeting with aspiring writers in the Blue Pencil Café, giving advice and feedback. I will also be teaching two seminars:

How to Take a Picture Worthy of Your Words – Saturday, May 23, 2015 (Breakout Session 2)

DESCRIPTION: Covering the basics of good photography, including exposure, composition, and technical requirements for different publications, Alexis Marie Chute shares what writers need to know about taking great photos for their projects. This session includes a group brainstorm for attendees’ current projects and recommendations from Alexis Marie on making your photography a stronger statement to support your words.

Memorable Memoir: Writing Personal Stories –Saturday, May 23, 2015 (Breakout Session 4)

DESCRIPTION: Alexis Marie Chute offers tools and techniques for writing your personal story: removing sentimentality, finding alternatives to strict chronological structure, and building authenticity. Featuring memory recall exercises, this presentation is a must-see for anyone writing personal narratives.

38^th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends

WHERE: The Hyatt Regency, Dallas, Texas, USA

WHEN: July 10-12, 2015

DETAILS: This is a conference for those who grieve the loss of a child (or sibling or grandchild). The conference aims to form a community and give support, both for the bereaved and bereavement workers.

WHAT: I will be delivering two workshops: