Roxanne Dyer’s beautiful video of "Little Peony" STORY of an OIL PAINTING:
Roxanne says, the video, "Little Peony" STORY of an OIL PAINTING, has been posted on YouTube. The painting process story of this original artwork from idea to completion is laid out in visuals as I narrate my journey to create this small piece. I hope you enjoy it."
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National Flag of Canada Day — February 15th. At the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill. On the same day in 1996, National Flag of Canada Day was declared. Our national flag is a symbol that unites Canadians and reflects the common values we take pride in — democracy, inclusion and equity.
On February 15, let’s celebrate 60 years of our Canadian flag!
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For MMFA members:
Come listen to the heady instrumental music of Mélissa Fortin, keyboardist of the band Bon Enfant, and explore the exhibition Heart On in the company of our Gallery Guides, who will help you learn more about the Canadian artist Joyce Wieland and her radical creativity. Friday, February 21 | from 5 to 9 p.m.
Book your place: Member Fridays
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At the McCord:
It is thanks to generous and passionate individuals like you that we are able to present the exhibition Costume Balls: Dressing Up History, 1870-1927. It tells the extraordinary story of magnificent events through some of the most striking objects in the Museum’s collections. In a nod to Valentine's Day, dive into the process behind the restoration work of the fan from the costume “A Deck of Cards” worn in 1887.
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Oscar Buzz – A Concordian alum is up for an award:
Alum Patrice Vermette nominated for Academy Award for Dune: Part 2. Past winner for Best Production Design returns to the Oscars in 2025.
Patrice Vermette (right), BA 23, with set decorator and co-nominee Shane Vieau (middle) and head scenic painter Serge Archambault
Also, From Super 8 to Sundance, with a vital stop at Concordia along the way. ‘Some of the best times of my life’ were spent in the Department of Communication Studies, recalls award-winning film director and cinematographer Alfonso Maiorana.
Alfonso Maiorana pictured on the set of Goddess of Slide: The Forgotten Story of Ellen McIlwaine, 2023. | Credit: Beatrice Mazloum
And, Henry E. Beissel (1929-2025): Renowned author, playwright, poet and translator. The distinguished professor emeritus helped establish Concordia’s Creative Writing program.
Beissel, pictured with his wife Arlette Francière, BFA 89, at Concordia’s 2016 Alumni Recognition Awards where he was recognized with Honorary Lifetime Membership.
Distinguished writer, poet, playwright, translator and editor Henry E. Beissel passed away on January 9, 2025. He was 95.
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Road to the Juno’s:
This year’s nominees: https://junoawards.ca/nominees/
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