ARTFEST - NANAIMO'S ORIGINALS ONLY

Go to the New Artfest 2008 Site

Due to some technical issues. I can't update much of this original site so I had to create a new Artfest site at:

http://artfest-nanaimo.blogspot.com

You will find all the current info for the 2008 Artfest event including the Downloadable Application forms and map of the site so you can pick the spot you want. Keep in mind that it is first come first serve so pay your Registration Fee ASAP and grab your spot.

If you have any questions you can call the Nanaimo Art Gallery (250) 740-6350

email Richard Hoedl at artguy@2artists.ca

Welcome to Artfest Nanaimo 2008

Mark your calenders and spread the word! Saturday and Sunday, August 16th and 17th, the Fifth Annual Artfest - Nanaimo's Originals Only fine art show and sale takes place at Pioneer Waterfront Plaza, by the bastion, overlooking beautiful Nanaimo Harbour.

This is a premier art event in the city, featuring some of the island's finest painters, sculptors and print makers, all presenting their original works of art for your enjoyment, and for sale.

Just like last year, Artfest and the Summertime Blues Festival which will be in the Harbourfront Plaza, are working together to make downtown come alive with art and music.

Call to Artists

Our first meeting is Tuesday, May 27th at 6:30 pm at the Nanaimo Art Gallery Downtown at 150 Commercial Street.

If you get lost or have some questions call the gallery at (250) 740-6350.

All artists who are interested in being at the Artfest event this year should make every effort to attend or find someone to attend on your behalf. Your participation is vital!

This years Artfest promises to be as spectacular as last years. There are still spots available. If you would like to participate you can contact the Nanaimo Art Gallery for an application form.

We also hope to have the pdf. version available soon on the blog.

Another Artfest comes to a close!

Thank you to all the participants and visitors to the 2007 Artfest. This year has been quite the success... despite the rain!

This summer has proven to be a bit more of a trial for all outdoor events not just the Artfest. But considering the weather everything else went off with out a hitch.

We are planning to have a summery meeting to tie up lose ends and to evaluate where improvements can be made. We will let everyone know when that will be as soon as we know ourselves!

Thanks again to everyone including our volunteers, sponsors, the customers, the artists and especially the Nanaimo Art Gallery which continues to go over and above to make this event happen.

See you all next year for an even bigger and better Artfest 2008!
(and hopefully drier!)

Richard Hoedl
Art Guy

WELCOME TO ARTFEST NANAIMO 2007

Mark your calenders and spread the word! Saturday and Sunday, August 18th and 19th, the fourth annual Artfest - Nanaimo's Originals Only fine art show and sale takes place at Pioneer Waterfront Plaza, by the bastion, overlooking beautiful Nanaimo Harbour.

This is a premier art event in the city, featuring some of the island's finest painters, sculptors and print makers, all presenting their original works of art for your enjoyment, and for sale.

This year, Artfest and the Summertime Blues Festival which will be in the Harbourfront Plaza, are working together to make downtown come alive with art and music.

CALL TO ARTISTS

This years Artfest promises to be as spectacular as last years. There are still spots available. If you would like to participate you can contact the Nanaimo Art Gallery for an application form.

We also hope to have the pdf. version available soon on the blog.

Sampling of Participating Artist's Work

RICHARD HOEDL

Richard creates original oil paintings inspired by the Canadian landscape. His works are held in collections worldwide.

Kathleen Purse

Kathleen comes to us from Ontario and specializes in watercolours, heritage buildings and lino-block prints.

INA von WISTINGHAUSEN

Born in Holland, Ina is an award winning, versatile oil painter. Now specializing in flower paintings her works are in collections all over the world.

BEAN HOLDEN

Bean is a Vancouver Island artist who paints in both oil and acrylics. She has an amazing ability to paint from her imagination. Her paintings are varied themes and rich in color.

KATHI RUDKO

Kathi paints acrylics and watercolors that reflect her love of the west coast and the human figure. She enjoys the informality of displaying her work in the Originals Only outdoor shows.

LEE STEAD

Lee invites the viewer to experience a fresh perspective of the ordinary. Lee has a unique style and mixes it up with an array of painting mediums.

EILEEN WILLIAMSON

Eileen has worked as a photographer and darkroom tech, paste up artist, writer, muralist, illustrator, art's and craft instructor, desktop publisher and graphic designer. She now works in acrylics.

DARLENE ZIMMERMAN

Darlene's love of nature,and delight in painting can be seen in her landscapes, wildlife and floral's. Whatever the subject, there is always a sense of peace conveyed in her work.

CHRISTINE HOUGHTON

Christine paints colorful whimsical coastal scenes of places around Vancouver Island.

DENNA PRESS

Denna Press trained at San Francisco Art Institute. Her favorite media is watercolor with collage effects. She specializes in west coast subjects.

NANA COOK

Nana Cook is a Canadian artist and author. In 1997 she began painting her impressions of the American Southwest - a land she roamed and loved as a child. Her vibrant color choices and representational style celebrate this diverse land.

LINDA SKALENDA

Born and raised in Victoria, Linda Skalenda started full time painting in 1997, originally in watercolors. In pursuit of more brilliant color she studied and explored pastels, acrylics, and oils- the medium she loves.

ROHANA LAING

A graduate of Emily Carr Rohana integrated her training in drawing, painting, print making and design in the art of the batik. She has pent many years practicing art and currently teaches out of her studio on Gabriola Island.

LISA DANESIN

Lisa has always been fascinated by the abundant life of the oceans. She is presently working on a series of acrylic paintings that convey the mysterious and often magical quality of the world beneath the sea.

MARILYN RIDSDALE

Born in Wales, she spent most of her childhood in North Vancouver. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Fine Arts, from U.B.C.

EUNMI CONACHER

Eunmi is currently working in oil, with a focus on paintings which reflect the diversity of human devotion. Art with attitude is this artist's passion.

HAZEL SIRETT

Hazels landscapes reflect an appreciation for nature and convey feelings of warmth and a vibrant sense of life in her use of color and light.

HELEN WEBSTER

Year's of traveling and sailing have provided Helen with hundreds of sketches and memories to interpret in paintings. She uses both watercolor and acrylic to capture the beauty of islands and shores of British Colombia.