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Operated by the Calgary Contemporary Arts Society May 15 - May 31, 2003 |
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Curated by Aubrey Hallis, Recreation Program Specialist from the North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre, the exhibition showcases works by young artists (age 4 - 15) who were enrolled in the visual arts programmes conducted by professional Calgary-based artists at these two arts centres.
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ROCK,
PAPER, SCISSORS
Curated by Aubrey Hallis, Recreation Program Specialist from the North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre, the exhibition showcases works by young artists (age 4 - 15) who were enrolled in the visual arts programmes conducted by professional Calgary-based artists at these two arts centres. The presentation features the works in a variety of media: drawings, paintings, illustration, sculpture, ceramics, paper mache sculptures and multi-media installations. The exhibition promotes and celebrates children's creativity and their artistic talents, and serves as a special event during Calgary International Children Festival. The official opening of this exhibition will be held at the Gallery on Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. with young artists in attendance. Juror's Statement
Credit must be given to the Instructors of the Wildflower and North Mount Pleasant Arts Centres, for they have inspired the children to adeptly produce their best artistic efforts. Both of
us agreed that an artwork can be subtle or "razzle-dazzle" and have
its own artistic merit. Repeatedly, we were drawn to expressive,
free and loose artworks. Young artists are not Like the game that inspired our title "Rock, Paper and Scissors" let us be engaged by the playfulness inherent in this show. Jennifer Blair & Robert Reimer
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This
annual exhibition of children's art is produced in partnership with
North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower Arts Centres that are operated
by the City of Calgary. 
As
we looked at the varying artwork we knew that this was going to
be a difficult job. There were just so many great creations! Serendipitously,
we were quite in tune with each other as we chose the pieces for
this show. This made the selection process very enjoyable. 
preoccupied
with "getting it right", and for that, there is much they can teach
us older artists. While many artworks focus on youthful subject
matter and themes, the selected pieces show a mature understanding
of visual elements.