DEFINITELY
SUPERIOR ART GALLERY
est. 1988
PAINT
BOMB THE MAC'S @ 346 May St N.
DIE ACTIVE
COLLECTIVE
BIG REVEAL
+ BACK ALLEY PARTY
Saturday May 5th @
5pm
Definitely
Superior Art Gallery's youth art collective "DIE ACTIVE," will be
taking on a large public painting project in partnership with Mac's
Convenience stores and the City of Thunder Bay's Crime Prevention Council.
This initiative is a pilot project developed in celebration of youth, community
and arts in Thunder Bay. A collective of youngblooded Die Active artists,
including local professional graffiti artists, will be "Paintbombing the
Mac's" at 346 May Street North in Thunder Bay. A large-scale
professional contemporary wall art painting will be designed and executed by Die
Active youth, following mentorship workshops and training at Definitely Superior
Art Gallery. It all culminates Saturday, May 5th at 5pm with A BIG REVEAL
and a BAcKAlleY Party to which everyone in the community is invited.
Featuring break dancing and DJ performances by Classic Roots, with Die Active
youth artists in attendance, pizza by Eat Local: Pizza&Pastry, car
stereos, film crews, media and supporters! This innovative art partnership
project builds upon the growing strength/phenomena of the Die Active youth art
collective, now entering into its 4th year of contemporary art activities
involving new generation artists. Part of National Youth Arts Week.
MAC'S @ 346 May Street North - Saturday May 5th @ 5pm
LAKEHEAD
UNIVERSITY - RETROGRAD SHOW
PAINTING /
DRAWING / PRINTMAKING / SCULPTURE / CERAMICS
May 11, 2012 to
June 9, 2012
Definitely
Superior Art Gallery presents: Lakehead University RetroGraduate Exhibition 2012.
Enjoy a Gala Opening Reception at Definitely Superior Art Gallery for an
exciting multidisciplinary convergence on Friday May 11th starting at 7pm.
Featuring: The Lakehead University RetroGraduate Exhibition comprised of artwork
the students have created / selected over a four year period of their program
including new works. Congratulations to: Ashley Walter, Sarah Anne Eby, Aaron
Veldstra, Ella Grace Bell, Elizabeth Hoskin, Brittney Dupuis, Hannah Johnson,
Kathleen Twomey, Jessica Buzanko, Leanna Resengren, Breanna Bakkelund, Christina
Kehler, Cindy Arpin, and Ginnie Culver Anatoniazzi. Music by Rory Bohler
along with a bevy of fresh spring refreshments provided by Sweet Pea Home
Catering & Restaurant . Artists in attendance. Support the
artists of the future!
Gallery 1 & 2
opening reception Friday May 11 * 7pm
SUPERIOR
ART - LOCAL ART IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT
E-BOOK LAUNCH
CRITICAL
WRITING + 21 ARTISTS
May 11, 2012 to
June 9, 2012
The
Advanced Institute for Globalization and Culture (aig+c) and Definitely Superior
Art Gallery, are hosting a gala opening and E-Book Launch for Superior Art:
Local Art in a Global Context edited by Clara Sacchetti, Kezia Picard, Mark
Nisenholt, and Todd Dufresne. Superior Art began with the recognition that
there is excellent art made within, and about, Thunder Bay. Indeed,
Superior Art showcases 21 diverse and accomplished artists: Oliver Reimer,
Marianne Kyryluk, Kasia Piech, Duncan Weller, Ann Clarke, Quentin Maki, Julie
Cosgrove, Guy Dufresne, Patrick Doyle, Linda Dell, Mark Nisenholt, Ryan
Slivchak, Sam Shahsahabi, Elizabeth Buset, Sarah Link, Roland Martin, Christian
Chapman, Chris Stones, Alison Kendall, Luke Nicol, and Mavourneen Trainor.
The E-Book will be projected via slide presentation on the large screen for all
to see. Artists in attendance. Music by Rory Bohler along with a
bevy of fresh spring refreshments provided by Sweet Pea Home Catering &
Restaurant .
Gallery 3
opening reception Friday May 11 * 7pm
posted: May 1, 2012