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t’art show at artery gallery + cabs of curiosity sneak preview

Once again the magic collaboration of UW asst profs Rob Gorbet (Centre for Knowledge Integration) and Lois Andison (Dept of Fine Arts) + their engineer+artist mashup of students has culminated in a really unique show that you can check out … Continue reading

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Setting the stage for a local jazz club

Yes, literally setting the stage for a cool new jazz club called The Jazz Room, set to open in September right here in Waterloo.

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Open Studio with Melissa Doherty–April 29 & 30

My very good friend and fabulously talented painter, Melissa Doherty is opening her new studio to the public on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 from 10am-5pm – Studio 430B, The Tannery in Kitchener (use the entrance off Charles … Continue reading

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Got BOX?–BOX artists exhibit at The Registry Theatre

Some great pieces from six of last year’s BOX artists were hung in The Registry Theatre in Kitchener this past (chilly) Monday night. Your remember the BOX10 show from last November, right?  Awesome venue + awesome art over on the … Continue reading

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David G. White in da house with Art Allies

My brother from the very same mother, Dave White, joined Art Allies to contribute to the creative ecosystem and sell some paintings!  Thanks to Jacqui Murphy and Art Allies for the support.

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Heather Sinclair–our first CEO of the CEEO

A super-exciting announcement early Thursday morning as Roger Farwell (left) and his team comprising the Creative Enterprise Enabling Organization (CEEO) welcomed Heather Sinclair as their first CEO.  This group is working double-time to support and extend the local creative ecosystem.  … Continue reading

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Engineering Makers at UW

  Today was the 11th Annual Design Project Symposium for students from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Waterloo to display their projects.  I’m fortunate that the Davis Centre at UW is on the walk to … Continue reading

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Authorized Urban Exploration in KW

On Sunday, I had an amazing opportunity to shoot photos at a large, now-closed, industrial site on Glasgow Street.  My very good friend, Cathy Farwell, invited me to join 16 other photographers for a 3-hour tour.  A 3-hour tour (see … Continue reading

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The maker’s maker–Peter Moir of The Sign Depot

I was super-fortunate to get an invite to tour The Sign Depot today and brought along three of my maker pals, James Bastow (with camera), Ben Brown (with beard), and Mark Pitcher (at right).  Our guide was none other than … Continue reading

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Karl Williams–The Machine Art Exhibit opens

My good friend Karl Williams opened his show at kwartzlab last week.  He’s playing with some interesting ideas around the translation of ideas to digital designs to realization of the work via machines such as his 3-axis CNC mill.  Here’s … Continue reading

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