Entries by Camila Funes

SAC Seeks Local Artists to Exhibit in 2024-2025

January 10, 2024 in /by

The Steinbach Arts Council is seeking local artists to apply to exhibit their artwork in our Hall Art Gallery in our 2024-2025 season.   “We are thrilled to kick off the new exhibit season at The Steinbach Arts Council and bring attention to the incredible talent of our local artists. Our mission is to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work and connect with the community. We cannot wait to share their unique and thought-provoking creations with our audience. Join us in celebrating the diversity and creativity of our local art scene!” Camila Funes-Giesbrecht, assistant Arts Instructor Coordinator.  Every year, local artists are given the platform to showcase their artwork to the public in our hall gallery and online through the Virtual Gallery – which was implemented during the pandemic to give the community a new way to experience art.   The Hall Art Gallery, which is located at the Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre, can hang 15-30 pieces of artwork in an exhibit, and is changed every 2 months. We accept hung displays in all kinds of mediums. Exhibitors are encouraged to invite their patrons to an opening ceremony as well. The hall gallery is open to the public and the artwork is available for purchase during the exhibit.     To apply and learn more about art exhibits with the Steinbach Arts Council, visit steinbacharts.ca. If you have any questions, please call 204.346.1077. Deadline to apply is April 19, 2024.   Thank You to our Sponsors!  A huge thank-you to our Hall Gallery Sponsor, Good N’ Natural. We could not do this without you! Our sponsors help us provide our community with new and diverse art for the public to enjoy, provide a new platform for local and guest artists to show and sell their works and provide emerging artists with an opportunity to experience and learn how to prepare for, facilitate and exhibit.  ###

Eugene Kabrun to Exhibit at the Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre

January 8, 2024 in /by

The Steinbach Arts Council is proudly presenting the third visual arts exhibit of the season. To open the new year, this exhibit will feature artwork from Ukrainian artist Eugene Kabrun at the Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre. The exhibit opens to the public for viewing on Friday, January 19th, 2024, and will close on Friday, February 23rd, 2024. There will be an opening ceremony on Friday, January 19th at 7:00 pm. The exhibit will also be made available for viewing online in our Virtual Gallery at Steinbacharts.ca.  The Artist and the Artwork Born in Kyiv, Ukraine Eugene Kabrun has had an interest in art since childhood, taking art lessons since the age of five and participating in painting lessons at the age of ten, Eugene’s artistic talent quickly grew. Eugene’s artwork has graced exhibitions all over the world, including the United States, Israel, Canada, Russia and more. Known for his special 3D author’s technique, this artist creates captivating mixed media pieces that leave a lasting impression on anyone who sees them. In addition to his innovative style, Eugene also offers portrait commissions of any size, as well as landscape and still-life pieces. With a passion for art that shines through in every brushstroke, this artist is truly one to watch in the local and international art scene.   Camila Funes-Giesbrecht, Assistant Arts Instructor Coordinator is honored to host Eugene Kabrun at the Steinbach Arts Council Hall Gallery in the new year. “Each of Eugene’s pieces tells a story, inviting the viewer to engage with the work on a deeper level. The layering of materials and textures creates a sense of depth and complexity, drawing the eye in and inviting the viewer to explore every inch of the canvas. We are honored to exhibit Eugene Kabrun’s work in our gallery!” Thank You To Our Sponsor A huge thank-you to our Hall Gallery Sponsor, Good N’ Natural. We could not do this without you! Our sponsors help us provide our community with new and diverse art for the public to enjoy, provide a new platform for local and guest artists to show and sell their works and provide emerging artists with an opportunity to experience and learn how to prepare for, facilitate and exhibit.