This summer's top artists' intensive in the area looks to improve and inspire the region's aspiring creators.
The Toni Onley Artists' Project takes place in Wells from July 6-14. Whether you are professional or emerging, the project is a place to take your art to its next level. A number of scholarships are available to offset the cost of attending. Wednesday is the deadline to apply for the funding help.
"You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying for, your eligibility will be determined by the jury," said a statement issued by Island Mountain Arts, the arts organization in Wells.
"Only artists who commit to the full nine days will be considered for a scholarship."
This year's two mentors are Diana Thorneycroft and Peter von Tiesenhausen. From Winnipeg and the Alberta side of Peace country, respectively, these two highly experienced and acclaimed creators will infuse participants with their perspectives on technique, expression, inspiration, exhibition, marketing, and the whole gamut of being a working artist.
"Participants will be provided studio space and direct and peer group mentorship with daily one-on-one critiques with the mentor artists and peers," said Island Mountain Arts organizers.
"Limited to a maximum of 20 participants working in any medium, artists spend nine days in Wells, working in the IMA studios under the mentorship of outstanding art practitioners. The project is an opportunity for emerging and professional artists to step out of their own studio and into IMA's shared studio space and work in an experimental, exploratory and risk-taking manner."
For more information, follow the links at the IMA website.
