Two Peterborough Artists Featured in 30 Under 30 Show in Toronto
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Julie Douglas & Brianna Gosselin in the spotlight
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Spirits and Splatters Is A Great Night Out
/If you’re looking for a fun night out, try spending an evening with Peterborough's Spirits and Splatters. You’ll discover talents you didn’t even know you had, and have fun laughing amongst friends, co-workers and peers.
Simply head over to the website and find a painting that calls to you. Maybe it’s a painting that will match the decor in your home, or perhaps it's one that resembles something that is a part of your life or interests.
Having the opportunity to participate in one of these evenings is an absolute blast. Right from the beginning of the evening, the artist walks you through what to expect and explains each step slowly as to not make you feel lost or left behind.
Everyone is in it together and that vibe is clearly felt as you sit amongst rows of easels and paper plates with splats of bright colours on them. The artist explains the purpose of each paint brush and when to use it, and how to successfully create interesting or unusual colours.
It is so fun to watch your painting come to life and begin to resemble the design which you are trying to create.
**Tickets are usually $45 for Spirits and Splatters—but only $25 using the discount code "100parties"—and the evening usually runs about two and a half hours.
Spirits and Splatters is the only Canadian company that offers these paint events in Peterborough, and regularly host events at Ashburnham Ale House and Riley's in town.
Spirits and Splatters also offer the option to host your own private event or fundraiser, which is becoming extremely popular because everyone loves to paint and schmooze!
—Review by PtboCanada's Julie Morris
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Public Information Session For Hunter Street Bridge Public Art Project
/The City of Peterborough is holding a public information session on the public art project to be completed under the east bank arches of the Hunter Street Bridge.
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In 2014, the City completed renovations to James Stevenson Park including the installation of decorative pavers and picnic benches under the east end arches. In partnership with Artspace, a non-profit organization that assists artists with the presentation of new work, the City is undertaking a juried competition to create a public art installation on the walls of the bridge arches.
The public is welcome and encouraged to come to the Lions Club at 347 Burnham Street, on Thursday, June 25th at 7 p.m. to hear more about this exciting project. Refreshments will be served.
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PTBOCanada Pictures & Coverage: Art Battle #280
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Art Battle is a live competitive painting contest where each painter has 20 minutes to come up with a painting.
**The audience votes on the winners for each round, and the overall winner of the evening. On Thursday night, 12 contestants battled it out at The Venue hoping to secure a spot in the upcoming regional finals happening in June in Kingston.
Round 1
Round 2
Final Round
And the winner is...
LOOK: PTBO Art Mashup by Jason Wilkins
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Graffiti Artist In Peterborough Really Likes The Movie Zoolander
/Someone in Peterborough really likes Zoolander. Electric City Live's Gabe Pollock snapped this pic walking on the rail bridge. Oh, and beauty backdrop.
So great movie? Let's discuss.
Art Battle Canada Returns to Peterborough November 13th
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Art Battle returns to Peterborough on November 13th at The Venue, where 12 painters (sign up to compete here) will try to paint their best work in 20 minutes. Last season, local resident Paul Nabuurs raised through the ranks to compete nationally in Toronto.
Purchase your tickets online for $10 (early bird special) or $15 at the door.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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Look At The Amazing Image Created To Greet Travel Media Association Of Canada Next Year
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Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism (PKT) is hosting the 2015 Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) Conference & AGM in Peterborough in June 2015—the first time the well known association has chosen to host its conference in a rural destination.
This is a huge opportunity to showcase Peterborough and the Kawarthas—and all it has to offer—to travel journalists, photographers and bloggers across the country.
PKT are using a striking image (see above) by local artist John Climenhage that represents Peterborough & the Kawarthas to be included on marketing and conference materials, the conference website, email communications and collateral.
The image showcases a variety of local experiences, landmarks and landscapes, and will become a signature art piece to display at the Visitor Centre located at 1400 Crawford Drive.
