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FIN and Art Gallery of NS to showcase Atlantic Canadian filmmakers – HalifaxToday.ca
Get ready to enjoy homegrown talent, as FIN Fridays hits the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia on the last Friday of every month.
Beginning January 31, 2020, FIN Atlantic International Film Festival and the gallery have partnered to focus on works by Atlantic Canadian filmmakers.
The event series – Atlantic Cinematheque – has Colin Stinson, director of marketing and visitor experience with the gallery, excited for the infusion of programming.
“We are happy to generate a more consistent partnership with FIN. This allows us to diversify our offerings, and we can look at a new medium, which is film, and bring in a new audience,” he said. “We can also enhance things for our current audience.”
“FIN knows the art of film like the back of their hands, so we are happy to be doing this with them.”
Stinson is always trying to feature local artists, and is happy they can feature local film now as well.
“We love this Atlantic Canadian content. To be able to showcase people from here or things that connect to here is important,” he said. “Our recent mission is to connect people and art together differently, and film is about the story. This element is important and helps us give museum goers and attendees something new.”
He said being able to do something of this magnitude with FIN shows how great it can be for two community and culture organizations to come together.
“Taking something like this that hasn’t been here before and doing it together shows the respect we have for each other as partners, and focuses on the work and our audience. I think it’ll be a great success,” he said. “For this gallery, community engagement, perception of what a gallery can be and more are important to how we serve our community.”
“We want to take the idea of an art gallery, flip it on its head, and serve a diverse community the way the gallery should. We are working on this in many ways, and this is one small way we can do that.”
This isn’t the first time the gallery and FIN have partnered, as the most recent September festival saw art-related screenings including films from Kenneth J. Harvey and Althea Thauberger, the latter of whom is part of an exhibition celebrating her work at the gallery now.
“The gallery and festival etched a relationship when Maudie was released, and each year we looked at ways to partner,” said Wayne Carter, executive director at FIN. “The Atlantic Cinematheque brand is something we see as a bigger picture thing, and doing this at the gallery is a great launch.
“More and more the theatrical window doesn’t last long for some Atlantic Canadian films, and if they hit streaming services, people may not even know. So when we talked to the gallery in earnest, they have the lovely new screen and projector for their room. We thought we should show films there.“
With the gallery recently opening Friday nights, and FIN’s 40th year on the cusp, Carter saw a way of opening this cinematheque theme.
“We can program this in quarters and react to things in the gallery. We can find synergies and connections with exhibits, and speak to that,” he said. “We want primarily Atlantic Canadian-based content, because it doesn’t get the exposure it should. There’s 50 years of content and films people may have missed.”
“We are looking at films like The Hanging Garden, which is huge in the Canadian canon, but they were released on DVD years ago but may not have BluRay releases or be spotlighted now. We want people to enjoy and relive these things, or see them for the first time.”
The curators of art and film will come together for FIN Fridays with the first film in the series, Perfume War, directed by Michael Melski. It charts friends Barb Stegemann and Afghanistan soldier Captain Trevor Greene. After the Taliban ends his tour violently, Greene and Stegemann try to continue his piece mission through perfume.
It screened at FIN (formerly the Atlantic Film Festival,) and garnered the Best Feature Documentary prize in 2016.
The winter schedule for FIN Fridays is now available on the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and FIN’s websites. Entry to the film is included in the cost of admission to the Gallery.
The FIN Fridays series will feature flicks by Atlantic Canadian filmmakers and films about Atlantic Canada, with shows screening in the Gallery’s Windsor Foundation. The screenings are first come, first serve.
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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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