We’ve got a pretty fun, public-fueled projection installation piece happening tonight in the Eastern Edge Gallery Parking lot, during the 24 Hour Art Marathon. You can also check out what’s being submitted to our piece by visitors to the marathon, in real time!
Just head over here after dark: www.pickmeupart.com/24ham

A Proud Newfoundlander Wit A Cat Called Danny :  Allen Walbourne
A1C Art Gallery April 1st – 23rd, 2011
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Den Area Installation : Hunting For Wealth, Love & Fame, Mixed Media, 2011

Above artwork:   Manufactured Right Here, Oil Drums with spray paint graffiti, 2011
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YEP! We’re so proud of Jill and Allen!! Congratulations!! Also a congrats to Jason, who we also love!

The Emerging Artist Award Shortlist
Jason Holley, Amherst Cove
Jillian Waite, St. John’s
Allen Walbourne, St. John’s
This year’s EVA Awards jury reviewed submissions from across the province, representing a wide spectrum of artistic mediums and styles, from painting to installation, conceptual art, fine craft, and printmaking.  The jury decided to release a shortlist only for the Emerging
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Join us on the 3rd floor of Rocket Bakery (formerly Auntie Crae’s,) TODAY Sunday May 1st, 10am – 5pm.
There’ll be lots of art and craft goodness in addition to coffee, tea and some pretty delectable edible treats!
Stop by!

Send your love across the seas with a postcard from the PMU Postcard Collection!
Each set contains six limited edition postcards from PMU members: Craig Joseph, Jillian Waite, Hillary Winter, Danielle Reardon, Jonathan Cohlmeyer and Kelly Bastow (past member)! Only $10, tax and shipping included!

MAYDAY! YAYDAY!  Silent Art Auction and Craft Fair
Call for Entries
It’s a silent art auction of juried artwork provided by members of the Pick-Me-Up Artists’ Collective! It’s a craft fair for you to set up a table and sell your products! It’s so easy to be involved in this busy weekend of exciting handmade opportunities. We’ll showcase artwork, crafts, and handmade goods.  MAYDAY! YAYDAY! is a one day event taking place on the 3rd floor of the brand new Rocket Bakery
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A Proud Newfoundlander Wit A Cat Called Danny
A solo exhibition of recent works by Allen Walbourne
April 1 – 22, 2011
OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, April 1 2011 @ 8PM
A1C Gallery hours: Thurs – Sat, 12PM – 5PM
“A fascination with art pulls me to combine personal guilty pleasures of colour, texture & bold landscapes together with subtle comments on the contemporary everyday.
My current work is the product of an addiction to touch, exploring art through the use of mark making. Something
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Location? Age? Education?
West Side St. John’s, NFLD. 24 yrs. Bach. Fine Arts (Visual Arts) Memorial University
How would you describe your work to someone?
A merging of traditional Newfoundland customs and fluid contemporary urban lifestyles.

Influences?
My main influence is the materials. I will hunt for fabrics with bold fabrics and patterns to pair with objects that complete the work. I love to reference  Newfoundland cabin and kitchen culture. The ridiculous hidden gems scattered across St. John’s just waiting to be found. I want
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Location? Age? Education? Website?
St. John’s, NL.
Currently 25.
BFA from Memorial University, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
This IS my website.
How would you describe your work to someone?
Photographic love songs.

Influences?
The men I’ve shared moments and experiences with… all of them really, regardless of their longevity in my life. Oh, and  Music.
But if you want me to drop some names…
Sabrina Ward Harrison. Gregory Crewdson. Nan Goldin. John K. Samson. Jann Arden. Marlene MacCallum. Milan Kundera. Conor Oberst.
Working routine? Music?
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