Universe Looking After "Me" while I Can't

It's been an interesting few months for me, now working full-time and unable to work at my practice or at Gallery 111 as much as I would like.  But somehow, things have a way of happening that still let you know your efforts don't go unnoticed.  I just received notice last week that I have been nominated by Sarah Uffelmann for the Contributions to the Community Arts Award for the City of Barrie.  And while I was way up in Midland hosting the opening of a wonderful new show of Ila Kellerman's work at Quest Art, somehow, my work was featured on CTV as part of the Maclaren's Annual Art Auction; an event I was sad to miss.  Check out the video to see my work featured first on the clip, and then watch to listen to Siobhan Byrne, an emerging photographer we are trying to get to show at Gallery 111.  Barrie art auction 'Off the Hook' | CTV Barrie News

Crafted Realities will be Unreal!

December 5th Gallery 111 will be hosting the work of Jesse Bromm along with some new mixed media textiles by myself.  I first saw Jesse's work at the Artist Project 2 years ago and again this summer at the Toronto Outdoor Show.  There is something extremely playful about his work, and yet layers of meaning come to the work when you spend time investigating his juxtaposition of materials.  What I didn't realize originally is that Jesse actually hand blows his own glass containers for his work.  It is this level of craftsmanship that I would like to bring to my own practice. I am really excited to see how his miniature vignettes will look beside my enlarged photos of embroidery hoops.  

Web Savvy Seminars for Creatives from Jill Price Studios

Many people have been asking me about how I manage my online presence and still find time to create.  What I tell them is that you need to look at your web presence as part of your creative process.  Due to many inquiries and puzzled looks about the world of social media, I have designed two six week courses; Website Wednesdays & Facebook Fridays, that I will be offering out of Gallery 111 beginning in May.   With only 8 spots in each, be sure to sign up early to reserve your place around the table.  Not the right times or day for you, contact me about setting up one on one mentoring to suit your timetable.

705-229-5211, jp@jillpricestudios

Website Wednesdays

Are you a business or a creative without a website?  Then join me at Gallery 111 Wednesday evenings from 7 til 9 to have fun while setting up your own blog or website.  You’ll learn the importance of branding, while learning how to use free online templates and design tools.

Wed. May 15^{th –} Form and Function: How should it work?

Wed. May 22nd ^- Choose your weapon: Blog or Website?

Wed. May 29th ^- Time to Personalize: Layout and Design

Wed. June 5th ^- Content, Content, Content: Editing & Uploading

Wed. June 12^{th -} Link your way to success: Social Media & More

Wed. June 26th^th – The Big Launch: Finding a Domain & Host.

Full Course: $200.00

Individual Sessions: $40.00

Facebook Fridays

Does Social Media seem overwhelming, but you know it’s time to embrace it?  Then join me Friday mornings from 9:00am to 11:00am to at Gallery 111 to learn how to use Facebook to increase your audience and share news effectively.  Participants will need a laptop as well as saved photos, logos and info they would like to work with.

Friday May 3^rd: Opening Your Personal Account,

Friday May 11^th: Building and Organizing Content

Friday May 24th^th: Inviting Friends & Building Contacts

Friday June 7th: Separating Life from Business

Friday June 28th: Creating and Sharing Events

Friday July 12th: Advertising Your Page & Events

Full Course: $200.00

Individual Sessions: $40.00