After two yearsâ absence and 2022âs âonline editionâ, SJACâs popular fundraiser is back LIVE for 2023 to answer the burning question, âWhatâs in the Box?â!
When is âWhatâs in the Box?â
Thursday, April 20, 7-9pm, join us for an entertaining evening of delicious food, fine drink, and an opportunity to support your community arts centre! (A $25 tax receipt can be issued for each $75 ticket.) Please note that online ticket purchasers will be added to our guest list at the door, and do not require a a physical ticket.
What actually *is* in the box?
By filling out a ballot (or more than one), youâll have the unique chance to purchase for $100 a âmystery boxâ containing an original artwork, which has been generously donated by one of over 50 local professional artists.
If youâre not one of the lucky 50 whose ballot is drawn, maybe youâll see a work youâd like to own in the one-night-only exhibition of works by our donor artists!
(Please note that the ballot/chance to be drawn is not part of the event ticket price and is entirely optional. Attendees who choose to take part in the draw commit to buying one of the âmystery boxesâ of art for $100 if their ballot is drawn.)
Why support this fundraiser?
Funds from this event support our programs, including our important Artistsâ Rights Fees program, to support the artists who share their works in the galleries of SJAC.
Please note: face masks are encouraged while not actively eating or drinking.
The Saint John Arts Centre invites you to join us with the artists for an opening celebrating our new exhibitions! These shows in the first exhibit cycle of 2023 run from January 13/23 to March 10/23.
Opening: Friday, January 13, 2023, 5pm-7:30pm
*Please note that face masks are required.*
Regular galley hours Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; gallery visits are free (donations gratefully accepted!) Reminders for social distancing and extra sanitizing measures are in place for your protection.
The featured exhibits are:
Port Saint John Gallery: Kevin Goggan â Time Machine City Gallery: Melanie Craig-Hansford â Processing Cedar Canada Games Gallery: Chris Donovan â Stay Solid or Move West Library & Rotunda Galleries:First Time for the Last Time â Sculpture Saint John 2022 Workshops Creations
Take fun seriously! In this workshop Tara will facilitate playful, mixed media exploration to create imaginative artworks. With a variety of textures, colours and media to choose from, students will learn to relax and have fun with their work while also getting to know themselves better in the process. This is beginner to intermediate level for teens (13-17).
Age group:Â Teens (13-17) Time:Â 6:30-8:30PM Dates:Â January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2023 Duration:Â 4 weeks Tuition:Â $90 Supplies cost:Â $35, purchased from instructor at first class Skill level:Â Beginner to Intermediate Capacity:Â 10 students
Lily Morrow teaches painting with acrylics through weekly exercises that explore a variety of techniques such as mixed media, painting with squeegees, and brushwork. Topics like âthe polka dot pop art pumpkinâ to âthe 4-season treeâ will make learning how to paint fun and exciting.
Some of the topics covered:
Collage techniques on canvas
Painting with a squeegee
Non-traditional paint techniques
The 4-season tree.
All materials are provided within the workshop fee, and students should wear an apron or old shirt.
Age group:Â Kids aged 9-12 Time:Â 1-3pm Dates:Â Saturday afternoons â January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2023 Duration:Â 4 weeks Fees:Â $100, all supplies included Skill level:Â Beginner Capacity:Â maximum 10 students
Make your own nature-inspired Fundy mosaic or mirror frame as Tim Isaac guides you through the design and creation of your own beautiful work of art that you can take home. No experience is needed and anyone can do this! Youâll be treated to a wonderous âbuffetâ of rocks, shells, and even raku fired masks and tiles, and feel free to bring along your own seashells, pebbles or other treasures also, to incorporate into your work.
Age group:Â All ages (kids must be with a registered adult to participate)
Tim Isaac is well known for his beautiful raku pottery, unique mosaic art, and as a member of the acclaimed NB roots duo âIsaac & Blewettâ.  He loves to share his creative process with others, and in the last few years has devoted more time to teaching and giving workshops in raku firing, pottery, and mosaic art. This is a unique opportunity to learn some of his techniques and to express yourself through a fun and creative project.Â
November 23, 2022
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7:30 pm
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November 27, 2022
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9:00 pm
The Elm City String Quartet continues their season with two absolute staples in the quartet repertoire. If you love immersive and expansive masterpieces, this concert is for you. The concert begins with the second string quartet of Johannes Brahms, which is an A-minor feat of musical transcendence. The second piece in the program is Benjamin Brittenâs second string quartet: a meditative, intricate, and brazen musical journey.Â
String Quartet No. 2 in a minor, Op. 51, No. 2 Â – J. Brahms (1833 â 1897)
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Andante moderato
III. Quasi minuetto, moderato â Allegretto vivace
IV. Finale. Allegro non assai
(Intermission)
String Quartet No. 2 in C major, Op. 36 – Benjamin Britten (1913 â 1976)
September 23, 2022
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7:30 pm
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September 25, 2022
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9:00 pm
The Elm City String Quartet is kicking off their first full season with a bit of everything. We will be starting with one of the great Beethoven quartets, the opus 18, no. 4 in C minor, full of drive, energy, and passion. Following that, we will introduce you to âStrum,â an exciting piece by Jessie Montgomery, an American composer whoâs making a big name for herself. The concert will be concluded with Philip Glassâ fifth quartet, a pure minimal masterpiece.
Where are we? Where are we going? And how will we get there?
Wayfinding brings together a group of ten artists, of varied disciplines and diverse practices, all based in so-called New Brunswick.
Catherine Arseneault Maryse Arseneault Angela Beek Jean-Michel Cliche Tara Francis Thandiwe McCarthy Jesse Mea Christiana Myers Brittany Schuler Starlit Simon
