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Art & the city – Winnipeg Free Press
A two-week day camp focusing on architecture and art has helped high school students get back in learning mode.
The City Builders Camp, a program set up by the Winnipeg Arts Council and the Seven Oaks School Division, introduced a group of students from grades 9-12 to architects, a contemporary dance group, photography, film and the some of the city public art installations.
“My favourite was the one about the butterfly. There was the caterpillar representing a newborn girl and a chrysalis representing a teenage female and they had the butterfly blooming into your full potential.” ‐ Belanna Johnston
“When I was joining the camp, it said architecture, and I thought this would be interesting, so I joined it for the architecture side,” says Belanna Johnston, who will be going into Grade 12 at the Met School at Maples Collegiate in September. “When I started to realize they were focusing on all kinds of art, it was interesting to see what a camp could do, like going places and learning about art. It was very amazing.”
The arts council has been holding the City Builders Camp off and on since 2014, says Dominic Lloyd, the council’s program and arts development manager. It adapted this year’s camp to COVID-19 restrictions by having many of the events taking place outdoors so that everyone could be at least two metres apart.
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Lucas John Ursel, 15, learns how to draw their model home to paper from Romilie Calotes. (Jesse Boily / Winnipeg Free Press)
“We find ways to connect the arts to the process of city building, whether that’s through planning, architecture or design, so we run camps for young people to see the connections between artistic practice, and how the physical world around them is created and how it’s built and operates.” Lloyd says.
“It’s not just roads and bridges and engineers. There are artistic elements to everything we do that makes the city interesting.”
One of the memorable works Johnston saw on the public-art tour was Life Journey, a butterfly-focused mosaic sculpture at Northeast Pioneers Greenway that was created by Denis Préfontaine and the Kildonan East Collegiate Girls’ Club in 2015.
“My favourite was the one about the butterfly,” Johnston says. “There was the caterpillar representing a newborn girl and a chrysalis representing a teenage female and they had the butterfly blooming into your full potential.”
Architects from Grey and Ivy Architecture and Design helped the group work on playhouse designs, which they first created after a visit to Old Market Square. They went on to create models of their designs using cardboard, paint and decorative materials, Johnston says.
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Ursel, left, with architect Romilie Calotes of Grey and Ivy Architecture and Design. (Jesse Boily / Winnipeg Free Press)
“We learned about making the layout of the homes, almost like blueprints,” she says. “And we learned about the planning and the final part of (designing a home), the overview and the side view.”
The campers also attended an outdoor dance session by Weather Parade Dance Theatre, who then offered lessons and choreography tips so they group could come up with their own dance number.
“The dance my group did was like fighting but we were really in control of our fighting movements and we formed it into a dance with a beat in the background,” Johnston says. “We only had that one day to practise, so we only practised it three times and then we performed it for the professional dance group.”
The photography sessions took place at Martha Street Studio in the Exchange District. That also meant putting their cellphone cameras away, she says.
“We did photography with real cameras instead of cellphones, which was real cool for me,” says Johnston, who added the group also learned different printmaking techniques.
City Builders gave the day campers a chance to explore subjects they never would have learned at school, Johnston says, and perhaps the camp will steer them to future career plans.
“I’m at the age when I’m trying to figure out what I would want to do when I’m older,” Johnston says. “Grade 12 is more like that big jump where you figure out what you want to do.”
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Belahha Johnston, 16, left, learns how to draw a model home. (Jesse Boily / Winnipeg Free Press)
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Arts and Life Editor
Alan Small was named the editor of the Free Press Arts and Life section in January 2013 after almost 15 years at the paper in a variety of editing roles.
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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”
On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”
The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.
Blaze in the West Wing
The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.
About Somerset House
Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.
Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.
Sudbury’s annual art and music festival is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating its long-standing impact on the local cultural scene. The festival, which has grown from a small community event to a major celebration of creativity, brings together artists, musicians, and visitors from across the region for a weekend of vibrant performances and exhibitions.
The event features a diverse range of activities, from live music performances to art installations, workshops, and interactive exhibits that highlight both emerging and established talent. This year’s milestone celebration will also honor the festival’s history by showcasing some of the artists and performers who have contributed to its success over the years.
Organizers are excited to see how the festival has evolved, becoming a cornerstone of Sudbury’s cultural landscape. “This festival is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent we have here in Sudbury,” said one of the event’s coordinators. “It’s amazing to see how it has grown and the impact it continues to have on the arts community.”
With this year’s milestone celebration, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a full lineup of exciting events, workshops, and performances that will inspire and engage attendees of all ages.
The festival’s milestone is not just a reflection of its past success but a celebration of the continued vibrancy of Sudbury’s arts scene.
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