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Newcomers invited to Stars Among Us deadline extendedThe Oakville Arts Council hasthis event is designed to highlight of the medium and (5) technical exe-submit art for exhibitextended the deadline for applicationsthat talent.cution of the medium.to nominate local artists for award atAward categories include Visual Each year our jury is made up of To celebrate the creative talents of Oakvilles diverse popula-this years Cogeco Stars Among Us.Arts (includes photography), Literary arts professionals from outside thetion, the Town is seeking artists to participate in the first-ever The deadline has been extendedArts, Media Arts, Performing Arts and Oakville area, and they have a veryNewcomers Art Exhibition to be held at Town Hall from Feb. 18 until Friday, Feb. 11 at noon.Young Artist (18 or younger).difficult task selecting the awardto April 1.The extension was made to allowEach category honours a local art-recipients from such a talented poolThe exhibition is open to established and emerging artists who Oakville artists who have not yetist that exemplifies excellence in his of artists. The creativity happening inlive in Oakville and to those who arrived in Canada in the past 10 applied to have the opportunity not toor her discipline. Winners receive Oakville is remarkable, said Meganyears. miss a chance to win $500 with an$500, media coverage and recognition Whittington, executive director or theArtists can submit a variety of works representing classical and award, media exposure and promo-at the awards ceremony. The ceremo-arts council, in a previous release.contemporary fine art, traditional craft and folk art.tional opportunities.ny will take place at the Oakville Applications are available at www.There is no entrance fee.We know that Oakville is richCentre for the Performing Arts on oakvillearts.com by clicking AwardsWe recognize that new Canadian artists face unique chal-with artistic talent of all kinds, saidMay 12.Applications on the homepage. Handlenges getting their foot in the door, said Claire Loughheed, Stacey Sinclair, chair of the JuryingApplications will be assessed on (1) delivered or mailed applications cansenior manager of Cultural Services.Committee, in a press release. Weartistic merit, (2) artistic message and be sent to the arts councils office,This exhibition was developed to provide an opportunity for want to ensure that each and everythe emotional impact, (3) originality located at 120 Navy St., Oakville,artists to add exhibition experience to their resumes and sell their artist in our community knows thatof concept or idea (4) innovative use Ontario, L6J 2Z4.work in their new country.The exhibition is presented in partnership with ArtWorks OaAbbozzo wants your art to support women's shelterkville Association and the Halton Multicultural Council.To register, artists must submit a completed entry form by Feb. Abbozzo Gallery in downtown plaque-mounted poster in good con-will be distributed to women who are4.Oakville is trying to help individuals dition to the gallery and in returnre-building their lives. The programForms are available at Town Hall, libraries, and recreation getting support at Halton Womens they will receive a $100 gift certificateruns January through to April.centres throughout Oakville and may be downloaded at www.Place and wants your help to do it.towards the purchase of an originalThe gallery is located at 179oakville.ca/cultureliveshere.htm.In fact the gallery will reward you piece of art at Abbozzo.Lakeshore Rd. E. For more informa-To receive a copy of the entry form, contact Lyne Mainville at for your contribution.The posters will then be donated totion call 905-844-4481 or visit www.lmainville@oakville.caor 905-845-6601, ext. 5004.People are asked to bring any Halton Womens Place where theyabbozzogallery.com.beauty & spaANNOUNCEMENTNowOpen2441 Lakeshore Rd. 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