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Notes from Hosts: Leanne Wright
Stick It To the TOM on Slow Art Day!
That which is not worth contemplating in life, is not worth recreating in art. Ayn Rand, author
On April 12th“Stick it to the TOM on Slow Art Day” visitors will be provided with post it notes and pencils and we’ll be asking you to write down your responses to the works on view and let us know what you think of them. Following the model set up in the Convergence and Look What We Have! exhibitions, these responses will be posted on the walls next to the artworks so that other people can read and discover what moved/inspired/challenged/
We will also be offering a virtual platform for those who cannot physically visit the TOM on April 12th. On that day we will be posting images from our collection and inviting people to “Stick it to the TOM on Slow Art Day” by posting their responses to the images on our Facebook page. We’ll be tweeting some of the post it note responses on our Twitter page with the hashtags #StickItToTheTOM and #SlowArtDay if you want to follow the dialogue there as well.
The TOM is a regional art centre and INTERNATIONAL cultural attraction dedicated to the innovative spirit of landscape artist and Canadian icon, Tom Thomson. The TOM celebrates excellence in the visual arts locally, nationally and internationally, through exhibitions of historical and contemporary art, education programs and the enrichment and interpretation of its significant permanent collection. We have one of the largest collections of Tom Thomson’s work (74 pieces including artifacts), over 90 pieces by the Group of Seven, 42 pieces by world renowned photographer Edward Burtynsky as well as work by Emily Carr, John Hartman and a substantial collection of work by women and First Nation artists. We look to engage our immediate and broader audience in meaningful ways through our exhibitions and onsite and offsite programs. The TOM is the region’s main disseminator of contemporary art. Through excellent exhibitions, publications, and engaging social media platforms and education programs, the Gallery provides a unique experience for its audiences.
So on April 12, come down to the Gallery or visit us online and tell us what you think!
Admission to the TOM is by donation.
There’s always something going on at the TOM!
– Leanne Wright
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Notes From Hosts: Sabine Klement
Dear fellow-hosts,
dear Slow Art Day-coordination department ;),
cordial greetings from Cologne, where I’m happy to arrange a Slow Art-venue for the second time.
After coming to know Slow Art-movement last year and ‘putting together’ spontaneously a small event in a museum during two weeks, I started my promotion earlier this time, counting 12 participants for now (which is actually completely enough…).
Slow Art Day is accidently falling together with Cologne Art Fair, a quiet meaningful art-event which fills the city and all ‘important’ art-institutions up with art-lovers.
As a counterpoint I decided to invite the Slow Art-group to the studio of an artist, I’m representing in my art-agency: Ulrike Heidkamp. Her works deserve any attention possible and pay back with as well asthetically valuable and touching impressions. (Thus witnessing the vitality of representational painting – if you are interested in taking a look at some of Ulrike Heidkamps paintings klick here .)
I consider the setting as corresponding to the ‘less is more’-approach. The event offers – after Ulrike being a very secluded artist – a rare opportunity to take an intense look at her paintings in the privacy of her studio.
Besides, the studio is placed in the biggest german studio-building under residents’ self-administration, with lots of cultural activities taking place regularly. By the way Slow-Art-Day-participants will gain insight into Cologne’s cultural ‘off’-scene.
I don’t know, what it’s like at your places, dear fellow-hosts – here, in Cologne, western Germany, spring is just arriving powerfully, sun sending it’s first really warm rays, birds singing out loud, everything blossoming and greening – very fitting athmosphere to take in some fresh art-impressions and exchange with others on the experience – so I have totally optimistic expectations about the event!
I wish you all the best and even if it may appear stale… THANKS incredibly lot to the Slow Art Day-Team for keeping the fire burning and doing a great organizational job for all, who participate in one way or the other in Slow Art Day 2014!
– Sabine Klement
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Notes from Hosts: Miriam Machado
Dear Hosts,
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum located on the main campus of Florida International University, Miami , Florida is proud to host its second Slow Art Day. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, we have exciting and world class exhibitions on view. This Slow Art Day is dedicated to the memory of Helen Venero, a dedicated docent, volunteer, and art lover who helped us launch with great enthusiasm our first Slow Art Day.
This Slow Art Day participants will get a chance to “slow down” in our grand galleries with Our America: the Latino presence in American art exhibition. Each participant can pick up a visual analysis worksheet if they wish to use as they are looking. Bring your lunch or purchase one at our nearby food court and then join others on our beautiful terrace overlooking a lake.
Parking is free on Saturdays.
Miriam Machado
Curator of Education
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Notes from Hosts: Roni Gilpin
Greetings to Slow Art hosts,
First Southern Community Art Center in Stanford, Kentucky is participating in our very first Slow art Day. We are a not for profit center for Visual Art, Drama and Music, run completely by volunteers. We are small town, rural and agriculturally based but have wonderful local artists and art. We are looking forward to participating in this initiative, and spending a chunk of the day with people who want to look at art.
Stop by and check us out.
– Roni Gilpin
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Notes from Hosts: Kathrine Schlageck
Notes From Hosts: Tonianne Wyner
The Gold & Treasure Coast Chapter of Slow Food USA will once again host international Slow Art Day, Sat. April 12, 2014.
Again this year, we will host a U-Drive tour of the permanent public art collection.
Lists & map of public art will be available on our FaceBook page……..Slow Food Gold & Treasure Coast.
Participants are invited to gather at Heathcote Botanical Gardens where Slow Food will host a MadHatter’s Tea @ 3PM
no charge for the map or tour.
Tea is $25 and includes admission and tour of the botanical gardens, great Teas, tea treats & a free raffle ticket on 1 of 4 fabulous “FaerieArtBirdhouses” by Palm Beach artist Laurie Tuttell
– Tonianne Wyner
Notes From Hosts: Joanna Essen
Compton Verney Art Gallery situated in Warwickshire, England will be hosting slow art day for our second year. We were thrilled to take part in 2013, with an important movement allowing engagement at your own pace.
This year we will be providing a trail to highlight parts of our six permanent collections and have invited a local Kineton Thai Chi group to run sessions throughout the afternoon in our ‘Capability’ Brown Landscape.
We will also be celebrating our 10th anniversary year as an Art gallery and attempting to break the world record for the longest line of bunting. Visitors will be able to take part at their own leisure and make paper flags for the line of bunting.
We are also encouraging participants to take part at home and send them to us.
Follow our social media sites for progress on the world record attempt and activities happening on Saturday 12 April.
Kind Regards
Joanna Essen
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– Karen
The Countdown Begins…
It seems like only yesterday we were kicking off Slow Art Day 2013 last April. Now we’ve come full circle yet again for an exciting day of art discovery.
With over 180+ venues already, participants can join the worldwide movement in any number of locations – from Adelaide, Australia to Yountville, California.
We heartily invite you to make 2014 your first slow looking experience. There’s no better time to start than now.
Keep apprised of our preparations by checking our facebook page, tumblr blog, and twitter feed for more updates.
“See” you all soon.
– Karen
Is it Art? Museum visitors invited to decide for themselves – Dothan Eagle Article featuring Slow Art Day mention
by Peggy Ussery
Published in Dothan Eagle : February 2014
“Beginning Feb. 25, the museum will begin hosting a series called “Is it Art?” and asking visitors to join a conversation about why a piece of art is art.
The series is based on Slow Art Day, an international art appreciation event held in April that the Dothan museum began participating in two years ago. Visitors come into museums, spend an extended period of time just looking at a work of art and then stick around to talk about it…”