Prints & Inks is a new celebration of print and graphic arts in the capital. This weekend-long show presented by Spins & Needles will feature the work of exciting Canadian talent in print, illustration and design, alongside a pop-up shop, hands-on print activities, and a late-night art party. Work by Spins & Needles Silkscreening 101 workshop alumni will be on display. Original, affordable artwork, limited edition prints, clothing and zines will be available for purchase. We’ll be at the new multidisciplinary collaboration venue, IdeaSpace, top floor. :: OPENING NIGHT Opening night is Friday, June 20 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.,with resident DJ Jason Skilz spinning underground beats, cash bar and hands-on print activities. Works will be for sale and several artists will be in attendance. :: WEEKEND HOURS The show is open to view from Saturday June 21 and Sunday June 22, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. :: PRINT LAB The Spins & Needles print lab will be running throughout the weekend. Silkscreen your own Prints & Inks poster or experiment with the other screens available. :: FEATURED ARTISTS x ILLUSTRATORS X DESIGNERS Featuring over 30 selected Canadian artists, illustrators and designers from Ottawa and other cities, working in the diverse field of print and graphic arts. A mix of emerging and established talent, many of whom are showing in the capital for the first time. Curated by Melanie Yugo, Spins & Needles Creative Director. Raymond Biesinger (Montreal) Andrew Benson (Edmonton) Diane Bond (Ottawa) Gregory Brunet (Montreal) Julia Dickens (Toronto) Michael Haddad (Ottawa) Merle Hartley (Halifax) Josh Holinaty (Edmonton) Danny Hussey (Ottawa) Kid Icarus (Toronto) JP King (Toronto) Jenn Kitagawa (Toronto) Jadyn Klassen (Winnipeg) Eunice Luk (Toronto) Kirsten McCrea (Toronto) Drew Mosley (Ottawa) Elyse Moir (Halifax) Alicia Nauta (Toronto) Le Pire Shirt du Monde (Montreal) Popolo Press (Montreal) Ross Proulx (Ottawa) Luke Ramsey (Pender Island, BC) Marta Ryczko (Toronto) Stephanie St-Jean Aubre (Gatineau/Montreal) Amery Sandford (Halifax) Jill Stanton (Edmonton) Anne Tessier (Ottawa) Guillermo Trejo (Ottawa) UNIK Print Shop (Montreal) whatisadam (Montreal) Colin White (Ottawa) :: SOCIAL MEDIA spinsandneedles | Twitter: @spinsandneedles | Instagram: @spinsandneedles Hashtag: #PrintsandInks Facebook: Spins & Needles :: DETAILS What: Prints & Inks 2014 presented by Spins & Needles When: Friday, June 20, to Sunday, June 22, 2014 Opening Party: Friday, June 20 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Weekend Hours: Saturday, June 21 to Sunday, June 22: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: IdeaSpace (131 Bank St., Ottawa), (top floor) Admission: Free Curated by: Melanie Yugo, Spins & Needles Creative Director
Posted on: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 16:56:26 +0000