Welcome to the website of the newly formed Almaguin Highlands Arts Council. We are very excited that an organization to promote all our talented artists in the Almaguin Highlands Area has finally come to fruition. Now with an internet presence the entire world can see what we, in the Almaguin Highlands, have to offer through the entire gamut of artistic endeavours.
The Almaguin Highlands Arts Council is currently in the process of developing the 2012 Arts Directory see the links below to find out more information about being a part of this excellent resource.
to download the letter which explains how to be a part of the 2012 print directory
to download the information form for the print directory
to download and view the Print Art Directory
August 14th, 2011
The Almaguin Highlands Arts Council recognizes the multi-faceted contributions of artists to the Almaguin Highlands.
The Council strives to advance the connection between local artists and the Almaguin Highlands Community.
Objectives:
- To act as a co-ordinating body for all forms of art expression-visual, media, performing, literary – in the Almaguin Highlands area.
- To provide opportunites for communication and information sharing within the arts community.
- To gather, organize store and disseminate arts related information.
- To encourage tourism within the Almaguin Highlands area through the promotion of the arts.
Artists fall into diverse categories:
- Media – film, television, sound recording, radio, interactive digital media, web design
- Visual Arts – painting, photography, crafts, design, pottery, sculpture, jewellery, drawing, printmaking. Craft- clay, fibre, glass, leather, metal, paper, wood, decorative painting, mixed media. Design Arts -architecture, landscape architecture, graphic design, interior design, furniture, design
- Performing Arts – Theatre-directing, acting, producing. Dance - choreography, dancing (folk, jazz, traditional, ballet, modern,etc.) Music – composing, performing, recording, conducting, instrumental, vocal
- Literary- writing, editing, publishing, storytelling, spoken word.
August 14th, 2011
Almaguin Highlands Arts Council
Next Board Meeting
February 13, 2012 @ 7 p.m.
Caswell Resort Hotel
Board Room
Don’t forget if you want to be in the next Directory
Deadline is January 31, 2012
