Beyond the Rhythm - The Association of African Canadian Artists
Beyond the Rhythm - The Association of African Canadian Artists Beyond the Rhythm - The Association of African Canadian Artists
Rick Waugh As Canada’s most international bank, as well as the leading bank in the Caribbean, Scotiabank is proud to support the Caribana Festival in celebrating Toronto’s magnificent cultural diversity. And we’re excited to see the richness of the Caribbean experience reflected in Beyond the Rhythm, a visual art exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum. 4 | beyond the rhythm The arts have extraordinary power to enrich our lives, as individuals and as a community. Scotiabank is a strong supporter of arts and cultural programming in the locations we serve, in some 50 countries around the world. This includes 27 countries in the Caribbean and Central America, where we are marking 120 years of service in 2009. We believe the arts should remain accessible to as many people as possible, and that emerging local talent must be encouraged to flourish — through exhibits such as Beyond the Rhythm, which features 50 creations by 25 talented artists, inspired by a poem written by the curator, Joan Butterfield. We hope you have a wonderful time at Scotiabank Caribana 2009, and enjoy the Caribana Art Exhibit. Rick Waugh President & Chief Executive Officer Scotiabank
Joan Butterfield The Association of African Canadian Artists is proud to present Beyond the Rhythm a visual art exhibit of fifty works on canvas — celebrating our survival and accomplishments beyond the boundaries of hardship and sorrow. Heartfelt thanks to Joe Halstead and my fellow FMC partners for once again affording us the opportunity to produce the Scotia Caribana Visual Art Exhibit. To the Royal Ontario Museum — thanks for welcoming us back into the halls of this great institute. This years exhibit consists of 50 large works, created by twenty-five artists — 11 male and 14 female — ranging in age from the 20’s to the 60’s. Selection of final works was a two-stage process. The first was by a jury of the artists’ peers and their choice was then viewed by an independent jury of art lovers. I salute the twenty-five artist who produced this extraordinary collection — you occupy a special place in my heart and I do believe your work and commitment to this project will indeed have a significant impact on Canadian Art. It is my hope that you — the viewing audience, will indeed discover “Who dwells beyond the Rhythm”. Regards, Joan Butterfield — Art Director/Curator Association of African Canadian Artists Festival Management Committee — Board Member Scotiabank Caribana 2009 beyond the rhythm | 5
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Joan Butterfield<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>African</strong> <strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Artists</strong> is proud to present<br />
<strong>Beyond</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Rhythm</strong> a visual art exhibit <strong>of</strong> fifty works on canvas<br />
— celebrating our survival and accomplishments beyond <strong>the</strong><br />
boundaries <strong>of</strong> hardship and sorrow.<br />
Heartfelt thanks to Joe Halstead and my fellow FMC partners<br />
for once again affording us <strong>the</strong> opportunity to produce <strong>the</strong><br />
Scotia Caribana Visual Art Exhibit.<br />
To <strong>the</strong> Royal Ontario Museum — thanks for welcoming us<br />
back into <strong>the</strong> halls <strong>of</strong> this great institute.<br />
This years exhibit consists <strong>of</strong> 50 large works, created by<br />
twenty-five artists — 11 male and 14 female — ranging in age<br />
from <strong>the</strong> 20’s to <strong>the</strong> 60’s.<br />
Selection <strong>of</strong> final works was a two-stage process. <strong>The</strong> first<br />
was by a jury <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> artists’ peers and <strong>the</strong>ir choice was <strong>the</strong>n<br />
viewed by an independent jury <strong>of</strong> art lovers.<br />
I salute <strong>the</strong> twenty-five artist who produced this extraordinary<br />
collection — you occupy a special place in my heart and I do<br />
believe your work and commitment to this project will indeed<br />
have a significant impact on <strong>Canadian</strong> Art.<br />
It is my hope that you — <strong>the</strong> viewing audience, will indeed<br />
discover “Who dwells beyond <strong>the</strong> <strong>Rhythm</strong>”.<br />
Regards,<br />
Joan Butterfield — Art Director/Curator<br />
<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>African</strong> <strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Artists</strong><br />
Festival Management Committee — Board Member<br />
Scotiabank Caribana 2009<br />
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