Artist-in-Residence (AiR) Program
The Centre’s Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program aims to strengthen artists and to enrich audiences through high quality arts experiences and community arts engagement programs.
In early November, a small group of artists representing all creative disciplines were selected by the Centre’s Director and an independent Jury to receive the distinction of the Nectar Centre’s 2013 Artists-in-Residence. Those receiving residencies include Mi Casa Theatre, Herd Magazine, Claudia Gutierrez, Connect Dance, the Ottawa Stilt Union, and collective (gulp). Each residency is specifically tailored to the particular needs and rhythms of the individual artist or group.
Introducing the Winners…
Claudia Gutierrez
With her Artist-in-Residency Award, Claudia Gutierrez will be developing an ambitious suite of new work to be presented in New Edinburgh House. An emerging artist in the Canadian art scene, Claudia Gutierrez works as an abstract painter. Claudia studied Fine Art, specializing in painting and drawing during her diploma at the Ottawa School of Art. Claudia’s work derives influences from her Latin heritage, bringing forth a fresh and contemporary palette and style. www.claudiagutierrez.ca
Mi Casa Theatre
Mi Casa Theatre blends cabaret, circus and vaudeville with contemporary approaches in interdisciplinary collaboration. By unravelling the secret life of lost and discarded objects, the company gives them new life, while exposing the magical qualities of the mundane and texturing the tragic with surprise and whimsy. During their residency, Mi Casa will be rehearsing their new play Collapsible. This will be presented to the community in the fall of 2013. In addition to this major project, Mi Casa will lead a Drama Class for youth and adults that will culminate in the production of a community play, to be presented this time next year: listen up all you aspiring thespians and join the fun!
www.micasatheatre.com
Connect Dance
Connect Dance is a project based dance company founded by Artistic Director, Claire Berry. It is focused on creating dance performances, classes, and workshops for the joy of the community. Connect Dance was founded earlier this year to promote the art of dance that is entertaining and stimulating, and to bring communities together through inspiration and education. Claire will be running classes here at the Centre starting in the Spring of 2013. She will also become a familiar face in our summer camps.
www.ccdo.org
Ottawa Stilt Union
Une nouvelle sorte de compagnie de théâtre : Le Ottawa Stilt Union est une compagnie de théâtre fondée sur l’amour des représentations en échasses. Nous sommes une compagnie bilingue de la région d’Ottawa qui crée du théâtre en utilisant des échasses, des acrobaties et d’autres formes de théâtre physique pour raconter des histoires.
www.ottawastiltunion.ca
Collective (gulp) Dance Projects
Driven by a shared sense of humour and desire to make thoughtful and thought-provoking works, Alexis and Elizabeth have developed an original form of dance-based interdisciplinary performance. During their residency Alexis and Elizabeth will be orchestrating a series of bilingual workshops on movement improvisation open to all. They will also be building new relationships and collaborative works for presentation in 2013. www.collectivegulp.com
Herd Magazine
Photographer, Pat Bolduc, Writer, Stephanie Vicente and Graphic Designer, Joey Arseneau will enliven Studio 5 with Ottawa culture. Their publication, Herd Magazine is raw, organic, and provocative. They offer freely distributed literature covering local arts and culture on a quarterly basis.
Their publication is unique to the region as they value exceptionally progressive writing and design equally. We are proudly unconventional and naturally alternative. Herd Magazine aims to stimulate the young adults of our city with bold words and intrepid visuals. Content is developed to reflect and endorse the capitl’s creative professionals. www.herdmag.ca
Thanks to Our Jury
The NECTAR Centre would like to thank our valued Jury members, Barbara Laskin (Meta 4), Isobel Bisby (Board), Jeffrey Matt (Photographer), Jennifer Cartwright (Cartwright Appraisals), John Jarrett (Mainworks Visual Artist), Martha Nixon (Visual Artist), Paula Thompson (Board), Robert Marnier (Performing Artist), Scott Florence (Company of Fools), Sue Hall (Staff), and Victoria Henry (The Art Bank). Their informed and balanced perspectives contributed greatly to the integrity and success of the selection process.
