Author Archives: DCAG Staff
Lineage: A Conversation Between Shanda Fuller and Haley Bassett
By Haley Bassett, February 5th 2021 Memory Palace, a mixed media installation by Haley Bassett. Photo by kit fast This week, I sat down with Grande Prairie artist Shanda Fuller, the artist exhibiting alongside myself at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. Shanda’s show My Travels will be up until March 5th, while my show Lineage will […]
Artist Opportunity Roundup
By Haley Bassett, January 21st 2021 Yeehaw! Howdy, dear reader, this week I will be sharing some exciting opportunities for local artists that you won’t want to miss. BC Arts Council Pivot Grant In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new project assistance grant is being offered by BCAC to help artists adapt their practice […]
anne drew potter: Stories Told Through Bodies
By Haley Bassett, December 3rd, 2020 During a recent trip to the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, I experienced anne drew potter’s exhibition of figurative ceramic works, Age of Innocence, guest-curated by Derrick Chang. I then had the opportunity to speak with the artist about her practice as well as the issues explored in her […]
Tips and Tricks for Painters: Part Two
By Haley Bassett, December 23rd 2020 Hello, dear reader, and welcome to part two in this series where I will be sharing some handy tips that will help take your painting practice to the next level. You can find part one of this series here. Some points may seem obvious, while others might surprise you. […]
A Fork in the Narrow Road: Education and the Oil and Gas Industry in Dawson Creek
By Haley Bassett, December 11th 2020 For this week’s article, I spoke with renowned Canadian filmmaker Charles Wilkinson about his latest project, investigating the relationship between post-secondary education and the oil and gas industry in the Dawson Creek area. Wilkinson’s previous work has received top recognition from the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, the […]
Tips and Tricks for Painters, Part One
By Haley Bassett, December 18th 2020 Hello dear reader, in this series I will be offering some handy tidbits that will help take your painting practice to the next level. Some points may seem obvious, while others might surprise you. That said, there is no one way, or “right way” to paint, and everyone […]
