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How do we take care of our local public art?

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Remaining wood sculptures in Truro coming down | Truro News

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TRURO, N.S. - It's the end of an era. For years they graced the streets of Truro, familiar landmarks that both fascinated tourists and served to remind us of our heritage. But within days, the town's few remaining wood sculptures

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Clay Cafe Truro | Your fun local clay cafe!

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The Clay Cafe Truro, Drop in, Pick a Piece, Paint it, and Always have fun!

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Photographs are of a collection of artwork taken from various CCRCE buildings (school board, schools, etc

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Here is an example of an article from an Art magazine from Atlantic Canada.

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This is an example of multimedia
art: author, visual artist, singer, song writter

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STATEMENT BY GORD DOWNIE Ogoki Post, Ontario

September 9, 2016

Mike Downie introduced me to Chanie Wenjack; he gave me the story from Ian Adam's Maclean's magazine story dating back to February 6, 1967, "The Lonely Death of Charlie Wenjack."

Chanie was a young boy who died on October 22, 1966, walking the railroad tracks, trying to escape from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School to walk home. Chanie's home was 400 miles away. He didn't know that. He didn't know where it was, nor know how to find it, but, like so many kids - more than anyone will be able to imagine - he tried. I never knew Chanie, the child his teachers misnamed Charlie, but I will always love him.

Chanie haunts me. His story is Canada's story. This is about Canada. We are not the country we thought we were. History will be re-written. We are all accountable, but this begins in the late 1800s and goes to 1996. "White" Canada knew - on somebody's purpose - nothing about this. We weren't taught it; it was hardly ever mentioned.

All of those Governments, and all of those Churches, for all of those years, misused themselves. They hurt many children. They broke up many families. They erased entire communities. It will take seven generations to fix this. Seven. Seven is not arbitrary. This is far from over. Things up north have never been harder. Canada is not Canada. We are not the country we think we are.

I am trying in this small way to help spread what Murray Sinclair said, "This is not an aboriginal problem. This is a Canadian problem. Because at the same time that aboriginal people were being demeaned in the schools and their culture and language were being taken away from them and they were being told that they were inferior, they were pagans, that they were heathens and savages and that they were unworthy of being respected - that very same message was being given to the non-aboriginal children in the public schools as well...They need to know that history includes them." (Murray Sinclair, Ottawa Citizen, May 24, 2015)

I have always wondered why, even as a kid, I never thought of Canada as a country - It's not a popular thought; you keep it to yourself - I never wrote of it as so. The next hundred years are going to be painful as we come to know Chanie Wenjack and thousands like him - as we find out about ourselves, about all of us - but only when we do can we truly call ourselves, "Canada."

"Do we want to live in a haunted house the rest of our lives?" - Joseph Boyden

Proceeds from the sale of Secret Path will go to The Gord Downie Secret Path Fund for Truth and Reconciliation via The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at The University of Manitoba.

Gord Downie began Secret Path as ten poems incited by the story of Chanie Wenjack, a twelve year-old boy who died fifty years ago on October 22, 1966, in flight from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School near Kenora, Ontario, walking home to the family he was taken from over 400 miles away. Gord was introduced to Chanie Wenjack (miscalled "Charlie" by his teachers) by Mike Downie, his brother, who shared with him Ian Adams' Maclean 's story from February 6, 1967, "The Lonely Death of Charlie Wenjack."

The stories Gord's poems tell were fleshed into the ten songs of Secret Path with producers Kevin Drew and Dave Hamelin. Recording took place over two sessions at the Bathouse in Bath, Ontario, November and December 2013. The music features Downie on vocals and guitars, with Drew and Hamelin playing all other instruments, except guest contributions by Charles Spearin (bass), Ohad Benchetrit (lap steel/guitar), Kevin Hearn (piano), and Dave "Billy Ray" Koster (drums).

In winter 2014, Gord and Mike brought the recently finished music to comic artist Jeff Lemire for his help illustrating Chanie's story, bringing him and the many children like him to life.

Secret Path acknowledges a dark part of Canada's history - the long-supressed mistreatment of Indigenous children and families by the residential school system - with the hope of starting our country on a road to reconciliation.

The ten song album will be released by Arts & Crafts accompanied by Lemire's eighty-eight page graphic novel published by Simon & Schuster Canada. Secret Path will arrive on October 18, 2016, in a deluxe vinyl and book edition, and as a book with album download.

Downie's music and Lemire's illustrations inspired The Secret Path, an animated film broadcast by CBC in an hour-long commercial-free television special in Sunday, October 23. The Secret Path and Road to Reconciliation panel discussion can be watched at cbc.ca/secretpath.

1. The Stranger
2. Swing Set
3. Seven Matches
4. I Will Not Be Struck
5. Son
6. Secret Path
7. Don't Let This Touch You
8. Haunt Them, Haunt Them, Haunt Them
9. The Only Place To Be
10. Here, Here and Here

STATEMENT BY JEFF LEMIRE
I first met Gord Downie and his brother Mike back in the winter of 2014. They wanted to discuss a potential project and, over coffee, they told me the story of Chanie "Charlie" Wenjack. Gord was then in the final stages of recording his incredible songs based on Chanie's life and he shared the rough mixes with me in the hopes that I would be interested in creating a graphic novel to accompany his album. Before we left the coffee shop I knew I was going to do it. I had to. Chanie's story is one that will not let you go once you hear it. It's a story that can't be ignored. And yet, somehow, it has been ignored. By nearly all of us.

Growing up white in Southern Ontario, I never learned about Chanie Wenjack or about any of the tens of thousands of other indigenous children like him who were part of Canada's residential school system. This is such a massive part of our country's history, yet our schools didn't teach us about it. Why? Maybe because it's easier to live with ourselves if we pretend stories like Chanie's never happened. But they did happen, and still happen. Chanie Wenjack lived and died, and no one knows his story.

I've spent the last three years living with Chanie's story and living inside Gord's music. Gord's haunting songs introduced me to Chanie Wenjack. Music is universal. It crosses languages and cultures and speaks to everyone, and I've always felt the medium of comics could do the same. It's our hope that one day Secret Path will be taught in schools and that it will help to shed a light on this all too often ignored part of Canada's past. I think, above all else, that's what Gord and I wanted to create: something that can't be ignored. Every Canadian should know Chanie Wenjack's name and I hope Secret Path helps to make that a reality.

The Secret Path is an animated film adaptation of Gord Downie's album and Jeff Lemire's graphic novel. Working with Downie's poetry and music, Lemire has created a powerful visual representation of the life of Chanie Wenjack. The film is divided into ten chapters, each a song from Downie's musical retelling of Chanie's story - from his escape from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School, to his subsequent and heartbreaking death from hunger and exposure to the harsh weather. The final product is a uniquely immersive emotional experience - an insight into the life of a little boy who, as Gord has said, he never knew, "but will always love."

The Secret Path was created, written, and directed by Gord Downie, composed by Gord Downie with Kevin Drew and Dave Hamelin, and illustrated by author Jeff Lemire. The film is executive produced by Mike Downie, Patrick Downie, Gord Downie, and Sarah Polley. The Secret Path is produced by Entertainment One (eOne) and Antica Productions Ltd. in association with CBC, with the participation of the Canada Media Fund and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit. Jocelyn Hamilton is executive producer for eOne Television and Stuart Coxe is executive producer for Antica Productions. Animation is directed by Justin Stephenson, produced at Solis Animation Inc. and composited by Even Steven Inc.

The Secret Path was broadcast by CBC in an hour-long commercial-free television special in Sunday, October 23. The Secret Path and Road to Reconciliation panel discussion can be watched at cbc.ca/secretpath.

Proceeds from the sale of Secret Path go to the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and have supported initiatives such as The Gord Downie Secret Path Fund for Truth and Reconciliation via The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at The University of Manitoba.

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) is a registered national charity that aims to build cultural understanding and create a path towards reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. With two national programs, Legacy Schools and Legacy Spaces, DWF aims to improve the lives of Indigenous people by building awareness, education, and connections between all peoples in Canada.

DWF's ability to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples is sustained by the generosity of our supporters. Every dollar raised directly supports the development of resources for DWF programming such as Legacy Schools, Legacy Spaces, and events that will improve awareness, and increase education and connections throughout Canada. Please visit www.downiewenjack.ca for information on how you can #DoSomething to further reconciliation.

For Willo, Clare, Louis, Clemens

For the place called 'Canada' - past, present, future

All of us.

Words by
GORD DOWNIE

Graphic Novel & Illustrations by
JEFF LEMIRE

Songs by GORD DOWNIE
with KEVIN DREW & DAVE HAMELIN

Produced and Mixed by
KEVIN DREW & DAVE HAMELIN

Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitars by GORD DOWNIE
All other instrumentation by KEVIN DREW & DAVE HAMELIN

Guest Musicians:
CHARLES SPEARIN - Bass
OHAD BENCHETRIT - Lap Steel & Additional Guitar
KEVIN HEARN - Additional Keys
DAVE "BILLY RAY" KOSTER - Drums

Engineered by NYLES SPENCER

Recorded and Mixed at The Bathouse Recording Studios, Bath, ON, Canada
November 3 - November 10, 2013
November 27 - December 2, 2013

Mastered by ERIC BOULANGER, The Bakery, Culver City, CA, USA

Art Direction by JONATHAN SHEDLETZKY
Design & Layout by ISIS ESSERY
Website Design by IAN PORTER

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Secret Path is a ten song album by Gord Downie with a graphic novel by Jeff Lemire that tells the story of Chanie Wenjack, a twelve year-old boy who died fifty years ago on October 22, 1966, in flight from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School near Kenora, Ontario, trying to walk over 400 miles home to the family he was taken from.

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Authors are artist too...here is an interview with Joseph Boyden

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The celebrated Canadian author broke his silence over an investigation into his long-claimed Indigenous heritage Click here for the full story: http://www.cbc.ca/1.3931284 """ Subscribe to The National to watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 Voice Your Opinion & Connect With Us Online: The National Updates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenational The National Updates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCTheNational The National Updates on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+CBCTheNational """ """ """ """ """ The National is CBC Television's flagship news program.

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In the spirit of Aboriginal Month, here are some amazing Aboriginal Artwork

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cultural visual artwork from canada - Google Search

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Emily Carr

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cultural visual artwork from canada - Google Search

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Although I'm not an artist, I still enjoy drawing, painting and other art expressions. I wanted to share the tips that might help you enjoy the art process and help you be more satisfied with your artwork. These tips are pretty simple and maybe you already do some of them, but for me it was a learning process of discovery.

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There are a lot of lists out there that compile an opinionated view of the best visual artists of all time. This list is NOT another one of those.

Sure, some of the greatest artists of all time appear on this list, but this list is about influence. What kind of an influence has this particular artist had on other artists, on the development of art movements in history, and on visual art as a whole. Some on this list may surprise you, while others will not. Just keep in mind that this list is only my humble opinion.

The Most Influential Visual Artists

10. Rene Magritte (1898 - 1967) Rene Magritte has influenced numerous painters and musicians and even helped to influence the movement of Pop Art. He is a Belgian born Surrealist painter whose work aimed to challenge the visual perception experienced by the viewer.

One example of Magritte's aim to challenge the viewer can be seen in the painting entitled "The Treachery of Images". In this painting, a representational painting of a pipe is displayed above the phrase "This is not a pipe". Of course it's not a pipe, it's a painting of a pipe. Some of the artists that Magritte has influenced include Andy Warhol, John Baldessari, and Jasper Johns.

9. Paul Cezanne (1839 - 1906) Paul Cezanne has been labeled as the "Father of Modern Art". How's that for influence? Cezanne was a French Post-Impressionist painter that fit the transition from Impressionism to Cubism. Cezanne was interested in breaking objects down into basic forms and shapes and was particularly interested in how we perceive objects.

We see with two eyes, so essentially we see two separate images. Cezanne wanted to include this in his paintings. The likes of Picasso and Matisse site Cezanne as a direct influence on their painting styles.

8. Marcel Duchamp (1887 - 1968) Marcel Duchamp is a rather controversial pick in this list. However, it is my opinion that he was one of the most influential artists. Remember that this list is about influence only, not a judgment on the artworks themselves.

Although Marcel Duchamp's body of artwork is not very large, the artwork he produced served as a catalyst for the avante-garde. His "ready-mades" produced much controversy but did force the art world to look deeper into what makes an artist an artist and specifically what makes art, art. He is credited as influencing the Surrealists, and his attitudes toward the "Art Establishment" of the time latter influenced the Pop Art movement.

7. Vincent Van Gogh (1853 - 1890) You cannot talk about the most influential artists of all time without mentioning Vincent Van Gogh. Van Gogh did not decide to become an artist until the end of his short life. But in that short time, he created over 800 paintings.

His grasp of color relationships and unique brush work has distinguished him as one of the most profound artists of all time. Van Gogh's influence continues today. His work inspires Modern Impressionists around the world and because he is probably the most well-known artist from history, his works and legacy are introduced to young artists daily.

6. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 - 1669) This Dutch painter and printmaker is credited as being the "first artist to create for art's sake". Ironically, he is also perhaps the most prolific Biblical painter from history. He is well known for his vast collections of work and his notable portraits.

Many of which were self portraits. Rembrandt has had a vast influence on a variety of Genre. Many portrait artists will site Rembrandt as an influence on their composition and brushstroke work. Rembrandt influenced many painters of the Romantic period, and Georges Seurat has noted Rembrandt as a notable influence on his work.

5. Claude Monet (1840 - 1926) Monet is recognized as the founder of Impressionism with his painting entitled "Impression-Sunrise". Impressionism places an emphasis on loose brushstrokes and the optical perceptions of color. The Impressionist movement, which included artists such as Renoir, Manet, and Seurat , went on to influence the likes of Van Gogh and many abstract artists there after.

4. Leonardo Da Vinci (1452 - 1519) No list of influential artists would be complete without mention of Leonardo Da Vinci. Da Vinci was a man of "many hats", but is perhaps best known for creating the most famous painting of all, The "Mona Lisa".

It could be argued that Leonardo Da Vinci could be one of the most influential people of all time. Besides his contemporaries, Da Vinci has influenced countless painters and artists throughout history.

3. Titian (1480 - 1576) Titian is one of the most important Italian artists to ever have lived. Most of his paintings featured scenes of the religious, but were painted with a dramatic attention to detail. Countless artists have been influenced by Titian, the most notable of the list being El Greco.

2. Michelangelo (1475 - 1564) Michelangelo, a true artist-(sculptor and painter) has influenced both painters and sculptors throughout history. Michelangelo is best known for his "David" and the famed Sistine Chapel frescos. His works has influenced many, most notable his Renaissance contemporaries and Artists such as Raphael.

1. Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) The most influential artist of all time is Pablo Picasso. Picasso, the co-founder of Cubism, has transformed the world of art.

A prodigy of artistic skill, Picasso changed the way artists approach a canvas. Cubism opened the door to the world of Abstraction and a new way of seeing. Picasso is credited to influencing artists such as Salvador Dali and Paul Klee, among countless others.

Remember that this list is my opinion only. I'm sure that I have left others off of the list that many may find worthy.

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Top 10 Most Influential Visual Artists of All Time

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There are a lot of lists out there that compile an opinionated view of the best visual artists of all time. This list is NOT another one of those. Sure, some of the greatest artists of all time appear on this list, but this list is about influence.