February 2015 – Alexis Marie Chute

The Quiet Rebuild: New Portraits Exhibit opens Tomorrow!

February 27, 2015/0 Comments/in Art Inspirations, Art Update, Artist Talks, Exhibitions, Gallery Openings, Healing & Art Therapy, Photography Inspirations, Photography Update, Volunteer for The Quiet Rebuild /by Alexis Marie Chute

The Quiet Rebuild: New Portraits

Award-winning photographer and writer Alexis Marie Chute builds on her series of provocative images of individuals in their time of healing following hardship. The exhibition features never before seen photographs in the noteworthy series, now aptly exhibited at Harcourt House where the work was first conceived during Alexis Marie’s term as Artist in Residence in 2012/2013. In The Quiet Rebuild, Alexis Marie compassionately exposes the private struggles of volunteer models in large black and white photographs.

Artist Talk: Art and Healing

Alexis Marie Chute will speak about her photographs in The Quiet Rebuild –New Portraits. She will share the stories of her volunteer models and discuss the connection between creativity, healing and resiliency.

Details of The Quiet Rebuild: New Portraits:

Location:

Drawing Room, Annex Building,

Harcourt House Artist Run Centre

10211-112 Street, Edmonton, AB, CAN

Exhibit Hours:

Saturday, February 28, 2015, 10:00am – 10:00pm

Sunday, March 1, 2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm

Events:

Artist Talk – Saturday, February 28, 6:30pm

Opening Reception – Saturday, February 28, 7:00pm

Please click here for a preview of the images in The Quiet Rebuild.

Hope to see you at the exhibition!

Publication Update

February 25, 2015/0 Comments/in Canadian Authors Association, Creative Writing Update /by Alexis Marie Chute

As I diligently work away at some of my big writing projects, it’s always nice to pause and celebrate the smaller works that have made their way out into the world. Here are some of my publications from the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015:

“The Quiet Rebuild” Portraits – Bellingham Review, Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USA
“Legacy of Love,” Perspectives Magazine, TSC Alliance

“Her Opinion: Art and the Canadian Landscape,” Women’s Art Museum Society of Canada, Anthology
“Her Threads: Spotlight on Current Artistic Practice,” Women’s Art Museum Society of Canada, Anthology
“How to Honour a Bereaved Mother on Mother’s Day,” Today’s Parent Magazine
“The Tiny Voice that Saved Me,” essay in the Three Minus One anthology, She Writes Press
“NaNoWriMo: An Exciting Challenge for Writers,” Branchline Magazine, Canadian Author’s Association, Alberta Branch

What have you been working on lately?

Opportunities for Photographers: Photo Competitions

February 25, 2015/0 Comments/in Art Resources, Awards, Call for Submissions, Photography Inspirations, Photography Update, Publication /by Alexis Marie Chute

Sharing the wealth of opportunities for photographers, here is a list of competitions! Note: Some of the deadlines are soon!

I do not support or endorse any of these organizations and encourage everyone to do their research before submitting.

GOOD LUCK!

Communication Arts Magazine – Photography

Deadline: March 13, 2015

Black & White Spider Awards

Early Closing Deadline: March 20, 2015

Closing Deadline: April 24, 2015, midnight

PDN Magazine – Emerging Photographer

Deadline: March 5, 2015

PDN Magazine – The Curator

Deadline: March 26, 2015

Rangefinder Magazine – Seeing the Light

Deadline: March 5, 2015

Kontinent Awards

Deadline: May 1, 2015

International Photographic Salon Varna Bulgaria

Deadline: June 10, 2015

Other Non-Photography Competitions:

Communication Arts Magazine – Design

Deadline: May 1, 2015

Communication Arts Magazine – Advertising

Deadline: May 1, 2015

Communication Arts Magazine – Typography

Deadline: September 4, 2015

Communication Arts Magazine – Interactive

Deadline: October 2, 2015

Musical Performance by Evan Crawford at “The Quiet Rebuild: New Portraits” Exhibit

February 24, 2015/0 Comments/in Art Update, Artist Talks, Exhibitions, Gallery Openings, Photography Inspirations, Photography Update, Volunteer for The Quiet Rebuild /by Alexis Marie Chute

The Quiet Rebuild: New Portraits exhibition is this coming weekend and I’m excited! There are new portraits from individuals and families from across Canada. These photographs capture people who inspire viewers with their strength, determination and resiliency to overcome challenging obstacles and hardship. Their stories will touch your heart. They touched mine.

I am excited to announce that Evan Crawford will be the musical feature at the opening reception Saturday night, February 28th. I am passionate about supporting local musicians – plus, cross-discipline collaborations are awesome.

Get to know Evan Crawford:

Coming from a family of talented musicians, Evan Crawford learned to find something he loved about many different kinds of music. His early influences include country, blues and rock and roll. His country roots taught him how to make something beautiful in its simplicity, while incorporating the darker sound of blues, and the edgy lyricism of rock and roll. These things combined create an alternative sound that can be enjoyed in both peaceful and up-beat environments.

His upcoming EP called In Her Hands, marks his coming to grips with falling in love, while at the same time thinking that anybody who loved him was fated for unhappiness. The five song EP begins with the initial concept of not wanting nor deserving love and ends with a song conveying his acceptance. His single Among the Stars pays tribute to his guitar teacher who passed away when Evan was fourteen, who still remains his single greatest influence in music.

Preview his music on Reverbnation and check out Evan on Facebook.

Details of The Quiet Rebuild: New Portraits:

Location:

Drawing Room, Annex Building,

Harcourt House Artist Run Centre

10211-112 Street, Edmonton, AB, CAN

Exhibit Hours:

Saturday, February 28, 2015, 10:00am – 10:00pm

Sunday, March 1, 2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm

Events:

Artist Talk – Saturday, February 28, 6:30pm

Opening Reception – Saturday, February 28, 7:00pm

Please click here for a preview of the images in The Quiet Rebuild.

Come be Inspired by Photography at InFocus Edmonton – Exhibition starts Tomorrow!

February 20, 2015/0 Comments/in Art Update, Artist Talks, Curating, Exhibitions, Gallery Openings, InFocus Photo Exhibit, Photography Update /by Alexis Marie Chute

InFocus Edmonton starts tomorrow and you don’t want to miss it! The doors open at 10:00am on Saturday, February 21, followed by evening activities beginning at 6:30pm with the Curator Talk by yours truly. After that, at 7:00pm the opening party officially kicks off with wine and snacks. It will be a great time of mingling, creative conversations and, most importantly, amazing photography by some of Edmonton’s artistic gems. Later in the evening, Mohsin Zaman will grace us with his music. It is sure to be a very memorable night! Then Sunday, February 22, the gallery is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

InFocus Edmonton photographers:

Akemi Matsubuchi

Al Dixon

Alicia Proudfoot

Bethany MacCallum

Brady Simpson

Bri Vos

Candace Makowichuk

Chan Rin

Christine Rossi

Christopher Shaw

Colin Vince

Curtis Trent

Dan McKechnie

Darrin Hagen

Daryl Kozub

David Aaron

Dawn LeBlanc

Eric Petersen

Gerry Dotto

Hedy Bach

Jenn Hang

Jonathan Schell

Karue Wahchira

Kevin Tuong

Marc Chalifoux

Martin Snider

Nicolas Abarca

Robert Pohl

Tim Lutic

Wilfred Kozub

InFocus Edmonton:

Location:

Drawing Room, Annex Building,

Harcourt House Artist Run Centre

10211-112 Street, Edmonton, AB, CAN

Exhibit Hours:

Saturday, February 21, 2015, 10:00am – 10:00pm

Sunday, February 22, 2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm

Events:

Curator Talk – Saturday, February 21, 6:30pm

Opening Reception – Saturday, February 21, 7:00pm

Please click here to learn more about InFocus Edmonton and to RSVP to the opening.

Also, connect with InFocus on Twitter and also on Facebook.

We look forward to seeing you at InFocus!

InFocus Edmonton Musical Collaboration with Mohsin Zaman

February 17, 2015/0 Comments/in Art Update, Curating, Exhibitions, Gallery Openings, InFocus Photo Exhibit, Photography Update /by Alexis Marie Chute

InFocus Edmonton is only four days away! The group photography exhibit will be an amazing presentation of the creativity and vision of Edmonton and area photographers and artists.

I am excited to announce that Mohsin Zaman will be playing his music at our opening reception Saturday night, February 21^st. I love supporting local musicians. I believe collaboration across artistic disciplines benefits us all. Plus, I’m really excited to listen to some awesome music while looking at great art. Sounds like a perfect night.

Please join us!

Get to know Mohsin Zaman:

From the bustling streets of Dubai to the wintry turf of Edmonton, Mohsin Zaman is old hand at being a newcomer. With a voice haunted by heartbreak, curiosity and ever-bearing hope, he sings, writes, and performs with a wealth of skill and spirit far beyond his years. His album Waking Up charts his ambitious journey from the Middle East to Canada, narrating the romance, joy and nostalgia he witnessed through passing frames. Mohsin Zaman is a cherished performer and musician in the Edmonton Music scene; he bears a soul power and honesty that propels his audience into new space, changes the atmosphere of a room with a sole song, and inspires any and everyone in his path.

Preview his music on SoundCloud or check out Mohsin on Facebook.

Details of InFocus Edmonton:

Location:

Drawing Room, Annex Building,

Harcourt House Artist Run Centre

10211-112 Street, Edmonton, AB, CAN

Exhibit Hours:

Saturday, February 21, 2015, 10:00am – 10:00pm

Sunday, February 22, 2015, 10:00am – 5:00pm

Events:

Curator Talk – Saturday, February 21, 6:30pm

Opening Reception – Saturday, February 21, 7:00pm

Please click here to learn more about InFocus Edmonton and to RSVP to the opening.

Also, connect with InFocus on Twitter and also on Facebook.

We look forward to seeing you at InFocus!

Exciting Updates: Unfulfilled Precognition exhibits, sales & book!

February 5, 2015/0 Comments/in Art Inspirations, Art Update, Exhibitions, Gallery Openings, Gallery Representation, Photography Update /by Alexis Marie Chute

My fine art photographic series, Unfulfilled Precognition, is drumming up lots of exciting news lately.

1. My photograph entitled Walk to Remember was sold to a lovely and inspiring couple, Nick & Kacey Keyko. The image was on exhibit at Kit and Ace for the past three months in the Whyte Avenue store’s gallery space called The Wall.

Photo credit: Vivid Ribbon Photography & Design

2. I will be having a solo exhibition of Unfulfilled Precognition in Scottsdale Arizona at Method Art Gallery, who represent my work in the region. Dates TBD.

3. One of my current projects is designing a photography book from this series. It will also feature my creative non-fiction writing in a sweet blend of genres. Stay tuned in the next six months for further updates. It will be awesome – that’s all I can say for now.

These photos are from the sale party for Walk to Remember.

Exposure Photography Festival Kicks-off around Alberta

February 2, 2015/2 Comments/in Art Inspirations, Art Update, Artist Talks, Curating, Exhibitions, Gallery Openings, Healing & Art Therapy, InFocus Photo Exhibit, Photography Inspirations, Photography Update, Volunteer for The Quiet Rebuild /by Alexis Marie Chute

February is an exciting month – and even more so now as the much-enjoyed Exposure Photography Festival spreads across the province for the first time. Up to 2015, Exposure was only celebrated in Calgary, Banff and Canmore – but no longer!

Personally, I am thrilled that all of Alberta, particularly our capital region of Edmonton, will have the chance to host exhibitions, artist talks and other programming about photography.

Along with my tireless partner, Aaron Chute, I am curating an exhibit called InFocus. The show will feature Edmonton and area photographers under one roof in the drawing room at Harcourt House. We have such a creative community and this is a fabulous opportunity to show it off!

Not only am I working away at InFocus, but I also have a solo exhibition of my own work, entitled The Quiet Rebuild: New Portraits. These images feature volunteer models from across Canada who have endured struggle and tragedy and yet embody an incredible amount of resiliency. It is truly a pleasure to share the stories of others and be a part of their journey.