CHINATOWN REMIXED 2ND ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL; Exhibits in unexpected spaces
Ottawa, ON May 8th - June 8th, 2010 -- Local shoppers and businesses brush shoulders with the art world this month, as the Chinatown Remixed Collective presents its 2nd annual art exhibition in Ottawa's Chinatown, a multi-cultural village with an Asian flavour. Exhibits in unexpected spaces: come see original art in the barbershop, gift shop, opticians, cafes and restaurants.
Kenny Jiang, from the Oriental Charm Gift Shop, is excited to be a part of Chinatown Remixed again this year. "I was excited to see the wonderful turnout last year and expect more people this year. It's the perfect family outing for a Mother's Day weekend."
The artists, mostly local, include the likes of STUART KINMOND, ANDREA STOKES and GREG PRITCHARD. Nearly 40 businesses in Ottawa's Chinatown, Somerset Street West from Bay Street to Preston Street, will be showing art throughout the month from May 8th to June 8th.
This month-long event kicks off on the 8th of May from 2pm-5pm with over 50 simultaneous Vernissages. Art Walking Tour maps will be distributed along Somerset Street West (or from www.ottawachinatown.ca) where participating businesses open their doors to art lovers and offer complimentary nibbles. You'll be delighted by street performers between venues where you can speak directly to the artist and get first hand insight into their work.
A Garden Mural in Chinatown! The Chinatown Remixed Collective in partnership with the Chinatown BIA and local business is commissioning a Garden Mural to add colour and flowers all year round. This year, Remixed is seeking a mural artist and needs your input. View the artists' proposals and vote for your favourite at the Shanghai Restaurant anytime during the festival. The winning artist will paint the mural on the East-facing wall of the Royal Treasure Restaurant in June.
Paintings, photographs and sculpture add a new dimension to Chinatown for the month.
This artistic mash-up of culture, art and food promises something for every taste. Come out and experience Chinatown like never before.
Openings/Vernissages: Saturday May 8th, 2pm - 5pm. Keep abreast of the event online; we're @chinatownremix on Twitter and view our facebook fan page (http://bit.ly/remix10) to view images or upload your own.
-ABOUT US-
The Chinatown Remixed Collective is an Ottawa based, not-for-profit, non-incorporated art collective working in collaboration with the Somerset Street Chinatown BIA. Our mission is to nurture the VISUAL ART community in Ottawa and to bring businesses and artists together.
For more information: The Chinatown Remixed Collective
email: ottawa.chinatown.remixed@gmail.com
website: http://ottawachinatown.ca/?act=remixed
Ottawa, ON May 8th - June 8th, 2010 -- Local shoppers and businesses brush shoulders with the art world this month, as the Chinatown Remixed Collective presents its 2nd annual art exhibition in Ottawa's Chinatown, a multi-cultural village with an Asian flavour. Exhibits in unexpected spaces: come see original art in the barbershop, gift shop, opticians, cafes and restaurants.
Kenny Jiang, from the Oriental Charm Gift Shop, is excited to be a part of Chinatown Remixed again this year. "I was excited to see the wonderful turnout last year and expect more people this year. It's the perfect family outing for a Mother's Day weekend."
The artists, mostly local, include the likes of STUART KINMOND, ANDREA STOKES and GREG PRITCHARD. Nearly 40 businesses in Ottawa's Chinatown, Somerset Street West from Bay Street to Preston Street, will be showing art throughout the month from May 8th to June 8th.
This month-long event kicks off on the 8th of May from 2pm-5pm with over 50 simultaneous Vernissages. Art Walking Tour maps will be distributed along Somerset Street West (or from www.ottawachinatown.ca) where participating businesses open their doors to art lovers and offer complimentary nibbles. You'll be delighted by street performers between venues where you can speak directly to the artist and get first hand insight into their work.
A Garden Mural in Chinatown! The Chinatown Remixed Collective in partnership with the Chinatown BIA and local business is commissioning a Garden Mural to add colour and flowers all year round. This year, Remixed is seeking a mural artist and needs your input. View the artists' proposals and vote for your favourite at the Shanghai Restaurant anytime during the festival. The winning artist will paint the mural on the East-facing wall of the Royal Treasure Restaurant in June.
Paintings, photographs and sculpture add a new dimension to Chinatown for the month.
This artistic mash-up of culture, art and food promises something for every taste. Come out and experience Chinatown like never before.
Openings/Vernissages: Saturday May 8th, 2pm - 5pm. Keep abreast of the event online; we're @chinatownremix on Twitter and view our facebook fan page (http://bit.ly/remix10) to view images or upload your own.
-ABOUT US-
The Chinatown Remixed Collective is an Ottawa based, not-for-profit, non-incorporated art collective working in collaboration with the Somerset Street Chinatown BIA. Our mission is to nurture the VISUAL ART community in Ottawa and to bring businesses and artists together.
For more information: The Chinatown Remixed Collective
email: ottawa.chinatown.remixed@gmail.com
website: http://ottawachinatown.ca/?act=remixed
