Category Archives: Miscellaneous

The Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa

Posted on August 28, 2019 by mariasaracino

by Maria Saracino When I stepped into the role as President of the National Capital Network of Sculptors, one of the goals was to have a bigger presence at the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. The Network has been … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Month

Posted on August 2, 2019 by mariasaracino

by Mary Lou Devine Even before I met Rosemary Breault-Landry, I was a fan of her work. In the first instance, a few years ago, I was visiting the Kemptville Public Library and came upon a recently dedicated bas relief … Continue reading →

Artist of the Month

Posted on July 5, 2019 by mariasaracino

By Mary Lou Devine If you are a visitor to or a resident of Ottawa, and if you take a tour around the city and its environs, you will see many beautiful examples of this month’s artist’s work. In the … Continue reading →

Artist of the Month

Posted on June 7, 2019 by NCNS admin

Every month we will be recognizing and celebrating an artist from the National Capital Network of Sculptors. Learn more about your favourite artists’ methods, inspiration, creative process and more. This month’s featured artist is Danny Barber. By Mary Lou … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Artist Joe Fafard

Posted on April 19, 2019 by mariasaracino

A Tribute to Artist Joe Fafard Posted on March 18, 2019 | Emily Carr News Artist Joe Fafard passed away over the weekend at the age of 76, at his home in Lumsden, Saskatchewan. He was a prolific Canadian artist who … Continue reading →

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Collecting Contemporary Art

Posted on October 3, 2018 by mariasaracino

The only reason someone who is really interested in contemporary art would not collect sculpture is because they have some prejudice about how much space they have, in which case they need to get over it. The field of sculpture … Continue reading →

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Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around

Posted on October 2, 2018 by mariasaracino

The beauty of sculpture is that it needs to be viewed from all angles to be truly appreciated. Lights and shadows will transform the sculpture in your home or garden throughout the day, making it feel new and fresh from one … Continue reading →

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Edmonia Lewis: First Female Black Sculptor to Achieve International Acclaim When Slavery Was Legal

Posted on February 1, 2017 by vipthings2014

“There is nothing so beautiful as the free forest. To catch a fish when you are hungry,cut the boughs of a tree, make a fire to roast it, and eat it in the open air, is the greatest of all … Continue reading →

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NCNS Glass Artist France Grice: January Member Interview by Glass Art Association of Canada

Posted on January 31, 2017 by vipthings2014

Here is a preview of the interview with NCNS glass artist France Grice, given to “Glass Art Association of Canada (GAAC)”, in January 2017. GAAC: What was it that drew you to glass as your artistic material of choice? France Grice: A … Continue reading →

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How do you react when one of your works is stolen?

Posted on November 28, 2016 by vipthings2014

This was a first experience of having my artwork stolen. I had poured my heart into its creation. I have experienced breakage (more than once) and that hurts, but I got over the disappointment and took measures to … Continue reading →

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