NLIS 8
February 24, 2005
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)
Artists selected for National
Artist Program
Tourism, Culture and Recreation Minister Paul
Shelley today announced that four young artists in the province have been
selected to participate in the National Artist Program (NAP) as part of the 2005
Canada Games taking place from August 6-20, 2005 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
"The National Artist Program is an important element of the Canada Games and one
which enhances appreciation for the pursuit of excellence through sport and
cultural activity by the inclusion of the arts," said Minister Shelley. "The
four individuals selected will join qualifying athletes to form Team
Newfoundland and Labrador. We wish all members good luck as they continue to
prepare for the upcoming Canada Games and welcome the newest members to the
team."
Kristin Brown, a figure-skater from Wabush, was chosen as the creative athlete;
and Sarah Best, a visual artist from St. John�s, Allan Ricketts, a musician and
visual artist from Torbay, and Logan Wood, a visual artist from Gander, were
chosen as the three emerging artists by the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts
Council panel.
All NAP teams comprise three emerging artists and one creative athlete. Creative
athletes represent a sport that parallels the artistic merit exemplified by the
artist, while emerging artists collectively represent a variety of art
disciplines; literary arts, visual arts, dance/movement arts, theatre arts,
music arts, traditional cultural/folk practices, interarts and circus arts.
The National Artist Program selection process is committed to artistic
excellence, gender equity, the official languages, and the inclusion of
Aboriginal people. National Artist Program participants were selected based on
their demonstration of artistic excellence and commitment to the creative
development of their practice (art or sport). They are locally identified as an
emerging artist/creative athlete through peer recognition and community
accomplishment.
The National Artist Program will bring together 52 diverse emerging artists and
creative athletes with 10 professional Saskatchewan artists to collaborate in a
two-week interdisciplinary mentorship creative residency, culminating in a Gala
performance.
Media contact: Tansy Mundon, Communications, (709) 729-0928, 685-1741
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