Inspiration 6 Bringing “Seasons” to Fort St. John
The word “Seasons” evokes a wide variety of ideas for each of us. We are immersed in the seasons in our environment, as well as the seasons of our times, and the seasons of our own lives. Two years ago, six creative women from either side of the mighty Peace River gathered together to form INSPIRATION 6. Mary Parslow and Mary Mottishaw from Dawson Creek joined imaginative forces with the North Peace’s Cindy Vincent, Sandy Troudt, Judy Templeton and Barbara Daley. They were each in a season of their lives where creative expression was becoming a priority. They started with a website designed by Cary Walters, www.artistsnorthcanada.com. Then they took a leap of faith and booked their first collaborative art show, INSPIRATION 6: “A celebration of the Creative Spirit”, for a year ahead and began to meet monthly to plan the event, create a group vision and encourage each other along the way. The first INSPIRATION 6 show opened at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery in September 2010 and then moved across the river to Peace Gallery North in Fort St. John in October 2010. The shows were enthusiastically received by both communities.
While each of the artists pursues their own separate paths, they regularly meet as a group. Having been invited by the Fairview Art Centre to create an exhibit for October 2011, group members individually interpreted the theme of “Seasons” as well as planned collaborative pieces. “Window to the Soul” was a large collaborative piece that sold quickly in the last show, each pane of the window holding the unique style and interests of a particular artist. “Seasons” is traveling to Fort St. John in February and will be on exhibit at Peace Gallery North from February 3-29. From diverse painting and printmaking to photography, fibre art and mixed media, “Seasons” by INSPIRATION 6 will be sure to inspire YOUR creative spirit.
Spotlight 2011 Presents: Barb Daley
Barb Daley is a local artist with a studio that would blow your creative mind. She works in textiles and painting and art journaling and is usually found with a sketchbook of wonders. Barb is a part of the "Inspiration Six" with Canadian Federation artists such as Sandy Troudt, Mary Parslow, Mary Mottishaw, Cindy Vincent and Judy Templeton.
You can see the latest works of art done by Barb and the other Inspiration Six in the Loft during Spotlight while also listening to the smooth bluegrass by the Willms Sisters.
Please reserve your tickets in advance (they're free!) at the NPCC Box Office by coming down in person or calling 250-785-1992. Best hurry!
Barb Daley Sketches of Harpdog Brown at the Lido
Barb Daley's sketches are fantastic -- These were created last night at the Harpdog Brown concert last night at the Lido Theatre featuring Harpdog Brown, Graham Guest, and Andrew Bourcet. Barb was gracious enough to share them with us on our Facebook Page, and we wanted to share them with you.
What a great way to capture the event! Please leave comments below!
To find out more about Barb Daley, checkout her website.
Window to the Soul: Inspiration Six Take On the Seasons
When you walk into Barb Daley’s studio, you’re met with some pretty incredible sights. After getting past the guard dog, one of the aspects of the room you first notice are the amount of things filling the space. There is an antique sewing machine in the corner. There is a nun on coasters labeled “Hell on Wheels” on the table, and there are art journals. A whole bookcase full of art journals. You may get tired looking at it all, but you can’t help but feel inspired by the time you leave knowing Barb has spent many fond, loving, and sometimes frustrating hours working on every piece.
Barb Daley Sketches of Guy Davis Workshop
Barb Daley's attended the Guy Davis Blues Workshop yesterday at the North Peace Cultural Centre. When asked, "What is your instrument", she replied: "My sketchpad.".
"It was sublime, listening to all that sacred music, while being in the flow of drawing little scenes around the room.....no one quite LOOKS like they look, but we did capture the FEEL!" - Barb Daley
Barb Daley Art Exhibit "Postcards From The East" at NPCC
An amazing art exhibit is yours to behold at the North Peace Cultural Centre this week. Running from May 4 - 8, "Postcards from the East" is the latest collection of Barb Daley's work. The show is set up in the loft and is available for your enjoyment, free of charge.
Creating art journals is a passion for Barb. She has encouraged fellow artists, school children and women's groups to put their ideas and thoughts into art journalling as records of their life experiences.
Barb's trips to India, and most recently China, moved her to make travel journals of her own experiences. The sights and sounds of the East inspired her and stimulated Barb's unique sense of shapes and colours. She is bursting with Eastern visions, and these works allow her to share some of those images.
Please come down to the North Peace Cultural Centre and experience the magic that is 'Postcards from the East' inspired by the Peace region's own 'Daley Mama'.
Introductory Art Journal Mini-Retreat
Keeping an art journal is a very centering practice that enhances our experience of everyday life, slowing down for a few moments in the day to savour, reflect, and integrate. Our right brain gets to talk for a change….and that change is GOOD! We can keep a visual/art/sketchbook journal for an infinite array of reasons, from witnessing our daily life, to voicing our dreams and aspirations, to enhancing our experience of travel or any transition, or to just having a safe place to play (Imagine!).
On Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17, a small group of very diverse people gathered together in Dawson Creek at “Picture It!”, to enjoy a One Day Mini-Retreat of Introductory Art Journaling, including a hot lunch and all supplies for experimenting. Most participants felt that the highlight of the day was opening their personalized “stash injections”, prepared for them by Barb Daley, Art Journaler Extraordinaire. The next favourite part was having the whole day to create, with kindred spirits, and to learn ALL kinds of simple techniques for self-expression. Someone said it was like a spa for their spirit!
Barb Daley is currently planning a mini-retreat for a local group that will soon be travelling to China. Travelling with a Visual Journal is an excellent way to get the most out of any journey. She will be hosting that event in her home/studio, “Seven Bangles Art & Design”, on Feb 27 and/or Feb 28. She is also planning to host a presentation when she returns from China, in early April, with proceeds going to Haiti.
Also, watch for “Art Journalling for the Singer, Songwriter or Musician” coming later this spring. For more info contact Barb at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.barbarajdaley.com.
The Trews Sketch by Barb Daley
More and more people are starting to document the city's music and arts events in mediums besides photography. Last week we featured Amy Gothard's sketch of The Sweetwater Ramblers at Open Mic. This week we have another sketch, this one done by Barb Daley at The Trews Acoustic Show on November 30. Says Barb: "The Trews had such mad energy that I could no sooner NOT sketch them than I could stay sitting down ".
We would love to feature these sorts of articles on a regular basis - if you are a visual artist who has created (or would like to create) a piece at one of our local shows drop me a line: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
An Evening of Sensuality
No doubt if you've seen the posters for the event the Women's Resource
Centre is holding on Friday, November 14th you were intrigued. I know I
was, with their offer to “titillate, stimulate, and exhilarate” my
senses, who wouldn't be?
I talked to the shows producers and organizers, Tanya Clary and Niki
Hedges to gain a little more information about this sensual evening and by
the end of our discussion I was booking the night off work in order to
attend what is promising to be a fantastic night of entertainment and
artistry. Not only will our rich local talent be showcased through the
work of Barb Daley, Suzon Tremblay, Shannon Butler, Tom Kirschner, Aleisha Hendry, Jason Butler and countless others but there will also be a special guest, Lucki from Circus Aerials out of Vancouver will be performing aworld class silk aerial show!
There will be art ranging from photography to body casting displayed, and entertainment will run the gamut from blues, to fusion dancing, to comedy acts! Both Niki and Tanya assured me that the art displayed would be a chance to see our local artist's most interesting work, that which is not typically shown in our own art gallery. The night's food will be provided by North Peace Secondary School's Culinary Arts Program.
There will be an oyster bar, chocolate dipped strawberries, and chocolate martinis to name only a few of the decadent “edibles and libations” on hand. Innovations Cold Laser Esthetics's donated the roses to be used in the rose draw. The roses are being sold for $20.00 each and the lucky winners will receive top prizes!
If you've ever been involved with the Women's Resource Centre you know that they are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping not only the women of Fort St. John but women on a global level as well. They rely on the generous support of sponsors and like-minded people in the community to keep their gracious cause alive. The Women's Resource Centre supports the idea of healthy sensuality and sexuality on your own terms and hopes this event will showcase sensuality that promotes these attitudes.
The ladies hope to see this become an annual event, and are still looking for sponsors for this years show. Tickets are available at Cosmic Grounds for $30.00 general seating. The show runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Please make sure to attend this “stimulating” evening, you will enjoy prime entertainment and the chance to celebrate ourselves as truly sensual beings!
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