Art on the Block Photos, Art Gallery of Alberta

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The Art Gallery of Alberta knows how to put on a fun party. Their fundraiser this year was no exception. Here are a few pictures from Art on the Block at the Art Gallery of Alberta.

Alexis Marie & Aaron Chute, image copyright Alexis Marie Chute

Alexis Marie & Aaron Chute, image copyright Alexis Marie Chute

"Blue Flow" acrylic painting copyright Alexis Marie Chute

“Blue Flow” acrylic painting copyright Alexis Marie Chute

Mayor Don Iveson & Alexis Marie Chute, image copyright Alexis Marie Chute

Mayor Don Iveson & Alexis Marie Chute, image copyright Alexis Marie Chute

Aaron Chute at the silent auction, copyright Alexis Marie Chute

Aaron Chute at the silent auction, copyright Alexis Marie Chute

Art on the Block, Art Gallery of Alberta, copyright Alexis Marie Chute

Art on the Block, Art Gallery of Alberta, copyright Alexis Marie Chute

Support the Art Gallery of Alberta at Art on the Block

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The annual fundraiser for the Art Gallery of Alberta is three days away! Do you have your tickets to Art on the Block? If not, click here to purchase. The event looks wildly entertaining this year, with a theme of outbidding your friends. There is so much awesome artwork. Check out the fundraiser website by clicking here to preview the show. Aaron and I will be there. If you can make it, come and say hello.

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Art on the Block 2015

Friday, May 8, 7-10pm

2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

Tickets: $135 (A portion of the price is eligible for a charitable tax receipt via the CRA)

7pm – Reception and the start of the silent auction

9pm – First block closes

10pm – Final block closes

10:30pm – Auction item pick-up begins   

The event includes music, cocktails, and gourmet bites from Zinc restaurant.

 

Check out the painting I donated to the fundraiser. Come and bid!

Alexis Marie Chute Art on the Block Art Gallery of Alberta Blue Flow Painting

 

Art is part of who I am, the AR&S Gallery at the AGA represent my work and I am happy to support them right back! That’s why I donated one of my paintings for the event.

 

Art on the Block coming soon at the Art Gallery of Alberta

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I love the taglines for this year’s Art on the Block fundraiser for the Art Gallery of Alberta:

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“Show no mercy in the name of art.”

 

The idea is to bid a lot and often and compete with other art lovers for prized artwork. All the proceeds go towards funding the educational programs and exhibitions at the gallery.

 

Art is part of who I am, the AR&S Gallery at the AGA represent my work and I am happy to support them right back! That’s why I donated one of my paintings for the event. Check it out:

Alexis Marie Chute Art on the Block Art Gallery of Alberta Blue Flow Painting

 

Make sure to mark your calendars and purchase tickets to Art on the Block. It will be a silent auction and fundraising gala like no other.

Art on the Block 2015

Friday, May 8, 7-10pm

2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

Tickets: $135 (A portion of the price is eligible for a charitable tax receipt via the CRA)

7pm – Reception and the start of the silent auction

9pm – First block closes

10pm – Final block closes

10:30pm – Auction item pick-up begins   

The event includes music, cocktails, and gourmet bites from Zinc restaurant.

 

Check out all the artists that have donated artwork to the fundraiser on the Art on the Block website. This is a great way to plan your bids and get excited for the event. I look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

Giving with Style this Holiday Season

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Last year I sold my art at a fabulous event called Giving with Style and it’s that time of year again. Giving with Style is the best way to kick off the holiday season as supporting a good cause is the best type of generosity as it will live longer in the world than a traditional gift. Helping others is extremely rewarding.

 

At Giving with Style attendees can give to two charities: the Hand Up Leadership Development Program AND Stepping Stones. There will be artwork for sale by a select group of Edmonton artists as well as other beautiful handmade and locally designed products such as jewelry and seasonal items. Purchase gifts for the holidays and a portion of the sale will be donated back to the charities by the vendors.

 

I will be exhibiting and selling some of my brand new, never before seen paintings, wood sculptures and new art cards. Plus, I will reveal my secret hobby – candle making – they smell delicious and bring my colorful artwork into the realm of stylish décor.  Come find me and say hi!

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Giving with Style

Saturday,  November 16, 2013

7:30pm

McElheran’s Fine Furniture Showroom

10114-124 Street, Edmonton (free parking)

$25 per person which includes:

–       Gourmet appetizers, chocolate & cheese

–       Live music with Matt Day and Bare ‘n Von Hair Musical Humor Duo (mattday.ca)

–       Wine tasting with tutorials & pairings

–       Christmas photo booth

–       The chance to win fabulous door prizes

Buy tickets by phoning 780-887-2978 or online www.GivingWithStyle.ca

I look forward to seeing you there!

Save the date: Kinetic Exhibition at Harcourt House

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The 25th anniversary of Harcourt House Gallery and Artist Run Centre in Edmonton will be celebrated with another stellar event, the annual Member’s Exhibition. As a part of the Works Art and Design Festival, the theme and title of the show is Kinetic.

 

This event doubles as a fundraiser for the gallery and I encourage all to come out and lend support to an amazing local organization. I will be selling my new (never before seen) work to support Harcourt and their impressive list of programs.

 

As the Artist in Residence at Harcourt House, I will be opening my studio, giving a poetry reading and demonstrating the woodworking techniques I have developed in my current body of work entitled, “The Quiet Rebuild.” It is going to be an exciting opening and exhibition!

 

Save the date! Here are the details:

 

Kinetic Exhibition, June 13 – July 5, 2013

Opening reception: Thursday, June 20th from 6-10pm

Harcourt House Gallery

10215-112 Street

 

My open studio, poetry reading and demo:

Harcourt House Annex

(Yellow metal building on the corner)

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Art & Craft Lovers, the Harcourt House Art Market is Today!

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Need a reason to get out of the house today? Come from your house to ours! I’ve got just the thing for you: The Art Market in ‘da House. Harcourt House Gallery and Artist Run Centre. One of my favorite artists will be there: yours truly of course!

 

The Harcourt House Art Market is unique as it takes place right in the gallery and each artist’s booth acts as a mini exhibition. This is an event you don’t want to miss if you are an art lover in Edmonton. Come support the gallery and purchase original art from local emerging and established artists. There will be something for everyone, traditional art to experimental works. Even craft and design!
I will also be selling my new favorite goodies: sweet smelling candles and creative cards.

 

Come out for a great Saturday event! Here are the details:

 

Event details Harcourt House Gallery and Artist Run Centre Art Market show and sale May 25 2013

 

Art Market

An art and design show and sale

Saturday, May 25th, 2013

1:00 – 7:00pm

Harcourt House Gallery

10215-112 Street

Entry by donation

 

 

It will be a great day as my work shares the gallery walls with these amazing artists:

 

  • Kristen Anderson
  • Drake Avila
  • Alexis Marie Chute
  • Matthew Clark
  • Nancy Corrigan
  • Larysa Eliuk
  • Kari Fell
  • Shiela Gosselin
  • Sabine Hahnel
  • Zach Hoskin
  • William Johnson
  • Kari Martin
  • Hilary Mussell
  • Laura O’Connor
  • Andrew Olivier
  • Judi Popham
  • Deltra Powney
  • Claire Reid
  • Caitlin Richardson
  • Emily Sedor & Lucy Hlachuk
  • Ruby Serben
  • Ellie Shuster
  • Sean Simpson
  • Kelsey Stevenson
  • Keith Turnbull

Art Market in ‘da House, Harcourt House

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I cannot tell you how much I love my wonderful art patrons. You buy my work, attend my openings and generally cheer me on. Thank you!

This Saturday I will be exhibiting some never before seen artwork I created while I lived in New Zealand. I’ve got paintings made with the very sand and sea shells of the Eastern Beach where my hubby and I took up residence for two years. The work is colorful, textural and ready to be adopted into good homes.

I’m also offering some newer works and even showing a sneak peak piece from my upcoming solo exhibition entitled “The Quiet Rebuild” which will adorn the main gallery of Harcourt in a solo exhibition in October of this year.

For some art is a hobby. As a professional artist, the boundary between hobby and work often overlap and blur. But that’s fine with me. One of my newest hobbies, candle making, will debut at the Harcourt Art Market and I’m thrilled. If you are looking for a handmade gift with a creative twist, these candles are for you! Vintage meets chic style – but that’s all I will say for now. Come and see for yourself.

Art Market

An art and design show and sale

Saturday, May 25th, 2013

1:00 – 7:00pm

Harcourt House Gallery

10215-112 Street

Entry by donation

Save the Date for an Art Market Extravaganza

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One week from now a select number of Edmonton’s fine artists will gather to exhibit their work at Harcourt House Gallery and Artist Run Centre. As the gallery’s Artist in Residence, I’m proud to be taking part in this creative endeavor, which serves as a fundraiser for this awesome local gallery and creative hub in our city.

 

Speaking of the important role Harcourt plays, and this impact extends well beyond only our art community, this Market and festivities mark the 25th anniversary of Harcourt in Edmonton.  Be there to be part of this special event. Save the date!

Invite to Harcourt House Gallery and Artist Run Centre Art Market show and sale May 25 2013

Art Market – An art and design show and sale

Saturday, May 25th, 2013

1:00 – 7:00pm

Harcourt House Gallery

10215-112 Street

Entry by donation

Evening event – $5 at the door

8:00 – 10:00pm

Annex Building

10211-112 Street

– A multimedia retrospective with Absolutely No Respect, Plan 9 From Outer Space

– Music by Wind Rose AKA Gary James Joynes, Bong Sample AKA Peter Thiessen, Reinhard Von Berg, Allison Balcetis & F13m

 

Fashion for Freedom a Huge Success for A21

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Last Saturday saw conceptual clothing, or art-ware, walk the runway at Fashion for Freedom, an event that raised money and support for the A21 Campaign. The event was a smashing success bringing in around $7000. Poiema Productions did a fabulous job and are such a wonderful group of ladies! I look forward to future collaborations with them.

A21, which stands for abolishing injustice in the 21st Century, aims to shift the negative tides of human trafficking – a very real problem even in our day and age, even in Canada.  Jessica Corbeil shared her experience working with A21 and the importance of the issue . For more info about the campaign, visit: www.thea21campaign.org

With over 20 designers, an amazing dance performance Entrelacement Dance of the Edmonton School of Ballet and a musical number written specially for A21 performed by Jeremy Blackwood– the event was a creative smash up of amazing talent. (If you missed Fashion for Freedom this year, attend in 2014! Poiema Productions is gearing it up to be an annual fundraiser.)

Two of my dresses walked the runway. One is made out of party confetti – over 16,000 pieces of it! The other dress is constructed of shower curtain and shower curtain rings. I want to thank my amazing model, Whitney Allen! It was a pleasure!

To learn more about Fashion for Freedom and to get involved in the 2014 event, please visit: www.fashionforfreedom.ca

Here are some photos of the event.

Entrelacement Dance of the Edmonton School of Ballet

Entrelacement Dance of the Edmonton School of Ballet

Entrelacement Dance of the Edmonton School of Ballet

Entrelacement Dance of the Edmonton School of Ballet

Party confetti dress by Alexis Marie Chute

Party confetti dress by Alexis Marie Chute

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Party confetti dress by Alexis Marie Chute

Mylar dress by Christa Joy Hoefling

Mylar dress by Christa Joy Hoefling

End of Avant guard runway show

End of Avant guard runway show

Shower curtain dress by Alexis Marie Chute

Shower curtain dress by Alexis Marie Chute

Shower curtain dress by Alexis Marie Chute

Shower curtain dress by Alexis Marie Chute

Shower curtain dress by Alexis Marie Chute

Shower curtain dress by Alexis Marie Chute

Plastic wrap dress by Andrew Doerksen

Plastic wrap dress by Andrew Doerksen

Grocery bag dress by Katie Foisy

Grocery bag dress by Katie Foisy

End of the Couture runway show

End of the Couture runway show

Musical performance by Jeremy Blackwood

Musical performance by Jeremy Blackwood

Musical performance by Jeremy Blackwood

Musical performance by Jeremy Blackwood

Art Donation for YESS Edmonton

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It was my pleasure to donate a piece of my artwork for Rock ‘n’ Robes, a fundraiser for YESS Edmonton. YESS, Youth Empowerment and Support Services, is a quintessential not-for-profit in Edmonton which is “unconditionally devoted to helping youth facing difficult realities.”

I had the pleasure of interacting with Katie Clackson who is one of the fundraiser organizers. She sold me on the event describing it as: Rock ‘n’ Robes is a battle of the bands event in which a number of musically talented lawyers and judges will be performing for their colleagues and other members of the Edmonton community.

How fun is that! What a creative idea to bring people together to raise funds for a great cause!

YESS is a great cause, but over the years they have experienced significant difficulty reaching their funding goals. I have tweeted often in support for YESS, circulating a request for help letter they put out to the media and community not long ago.

Please visit the YESS website to learn about donating, or if you are able please get involved.

Our community can be strong and healthy when we commit ourselves to do good.