Thursday, September 5, 2013

GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Sept 12

Time: 6 pm
Date: Thursday, September 12
Place: Auditorium, North End Library, 2285 Gottingen St.

A meeting to review the summer's events and discuss directions for the future.

Open to ALL interested.


For further information write to halifaxfreeartschool@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

ET AL Reading Collective - Meeting August 1


The ET AL READING COLLECTIVE invites anyone interested to join:

Time: 5 pm
Date: Thursday, August 1
Place: Army Navy Studios (2660 Agricola Street)

"This is a discussion group for anyone interested in the casual perusal of short texts, audio or video material pertaining to art history/theory/criticism. It is hoped that this collective will be conducive to a free + open exchange of whatever its participants are into right now. Material for weekly discussion is to be suggested by 1 or 2 members of the group on a rotating basis, which, in addition to meeting details, will be determined based on common consent. An initiatory meeting will be held to discuss logistics and mutual interests."

Contact Merray (merray_gerges@hotmail.com) for more details or just drop by!

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Eco Materialism - Meeting July 29

The Eco Materialism discussion group invites anyone interested to join the first meeting:

Time: 7:30 PM
Date: Monday, July 29
Place: 
Army Navy Studios (2660 Agricola Street)

No need to confirm attendance. Open to all.


"Call it "eco materialism" (or maybe "eco conceptualism"?), this open group will focus on discussing and developing environmentally conscientious art practices through our consideration of material choice and material restraint."

Monday, July 22, 2013

ET AL Reading Collective - Meeting July 25


The ET AL READING COLLECTIVE invites anyone interested to join the first meeting:

Time: 7 pm
Date: Thursday, July 25
Place: Army Navy Studios (2660 Agricola Street)

"This is a discussion group for anyone interested in the casual perusal of short texts, audio or video material pertaining to art history/theory/criticism. It is hoped that this collective will be conducive to a free + open exchange of whatever its participants are into right now. Material for weekly discussion is to be suggested by 1 or 2 members of the group on a rotating basis, which, in addition to meeting details, will be determined based on common consent. An initiatory meeting will be held to discuss logistics and mutual interests."

Contact Merray (merray_gerges@hotmail.com) for more details or just drop by!

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Copyright Discussion Group - Meeting July 18

A discussion group on the topic of "independent artists and the ownership of art online":

Time: 7 pm
Date: Thursday, July 18
Place: Khyber Centre for the Arts (1588 Barrington Street)


"Copyright is, at face value, the legal rights of a creator to copy their work and/or receive reimbursement. On June 29, 2012, however, bill C-11 was passed, making many changes to existing Canadian copyright law. How does copyright relate to broader conceptions of art and ownership? This discussion group focuses on art, ownership, and copyright in a digital age."

Artists/musicians of all types and practices and non-artists are welcome. In depth knowledge of copyright is not required. 
No need to confirm attendance. Open to all.

What c-11 means for you:
http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/6694/


Halifax Free Art School
http://halifaxfreeartschool.blogspot.ca/2013/06/summer-2013-workgroups-and-workshops.html

Friday, July 5, 2013

Studio Critique Group - Meeting July 10

The  Studio Critique Group invites anyone interested to discuss the current exhibition at the Anna Leonowens at the following time:

Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Date: Wednesday, July 10
Place: Anna Leonowens Gallery (1891 Granville Street)

No need to confirm attendance. Open to all.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

FIELD TRIP #1


FIELD TRIPPING
Alderney Ferry, the Happy Face Museum, and Fisher's Stationary Store 

*** Due to the physical size of our destinations, I only have room for 10 participants on this trip. Please RSVP me (Kate) at paperscissorsrock@gmail.com quickly to reserve your spot ***

On Saturday July 6th, we will meet at the Halifax Ferry Terminal at 12:45 for a brief orientation. At 1pm we will take the ferry to Alderney Landing and, while on the boat, discuss Critical Art Ensemble's notorious 2002 visit to Halifax, their approach to public art and the ramifications of the projects they did here.  
Arriving in Dartmouth shortly after 1pm, we will walk for 10 minutes to the Happy Face Museum, owned and operated within the home/dog-grooming business of collector, Debbie Power. 
After touring the museum, we will end the trip by visiting Fisher's Stationary, an office supply/card shop that has been around for 50 years. While it is certainly an excellent resource for old notebooks, lettraset sheets and other art supplies, we will also discuss Fisher's dual function as vernacular museum. 
At this point (probably 2:30pm?) we can disband and you can take the ferry back to Halifax with me if you like. 

I know this is FREE school but please bring $2.25 for the ferry ride or you'll miss the boat (plus another $2.25 if you need to get back). The Happy Face Museum's admission is by donation, but I strongly encourage bringing five bucks...to quote Happy Face Museum owner Debbie Power: "Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life."