Events

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

7PM: King Kong (1933); 9PM: North by Northwest (1959)
Thursday, September 6, 2007
The Artel (205 Sydenham Street)

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

On Friday September 7th from 9-5pm, stop by the Queen's University Sidewalk Sale to visit Modern Fuel's booth staffed by our friendly volunteers. Come to learn more about all the great resources we offer the Kingston Arts Community, to chat with staff and volunteers, and for your chance to win a fantastic prize pack.

Buttons, newsletter, and catalogues to be given away plus much more....

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

The Artel: Arts Accommodations and Venue is pleased to host:

Accommodating Ontario Artists
Live/work space, alternative space, and networking artists’ communities
CARFAC Ontario’s Annual General Meeting and Conference

Saturday, September 15, 2007 & Sunday, September 16, 2007

Saturday Afternoon: Discussion about live/work and alternative spaces in Kingston

Sunday: Networking brunch followed by our AGM and presentation/workshop about culture-led regeneration. This is your chance to think about alternative space-making in your community!!

www.carfacontario.ca

Ceremony and Reception: 15 September 2007
ORDER OF EVENTS
10am – 12:30pm Mark Prier opens Nomadsland Official Passport Office: Confederation Basin (Ontario Street), downtown Kingston. All visitors welcome! Become a citizen of NOMADSLAND with the assistance of delegate ‘Alex’ in the official consulate tent on Friday, Sept 14th, from 10 – 12:30, and 3 – 5:30pm.

On Saturday September 15th after the opening and ceremonies for our current show State Greetings, join us at the NGB Studios (12 Cataraqui St.) for the 24hr installation Tidal Mass where Modern Fuel will be showing films during the early hours of the event.

Tidal Mass is both an installation and an event. On September the 15th at 8pm the third floor of the N.G.B. studios at # 12 Cataraqui Street, Kingston, will be taken over by artists and musicians for a 24-hour event.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

The Artel: Arts Accommodations and Venue is pleased to host:

Accommodating Ontario Artists
Live/work space, alternative space, and networking artists’ communities
CARFAC Ontario’s Annual General Meeting and Conference

Saturday, September 15, 2007 & Sunday, September 16, 2007

Saturday Afternoon: Discussion about live/work and alternative spaces in Kingston

Sunday: Networking brunch followed by our AGM and presentation/workshop about culture-led regeneration. This is your chance to think about alternative space-making in your community!!

www.carfacontario.ca

On Saturday September 15th after the opening and ceremonies for our current show State Greetings, join us at the NGB Studios (12 Cataraqui St.) for the 24hr installation Tidal Mass where Modern Fuel will be showing films during the early hours of the event.

Tidal Mass is both an installation and an event. On September the 15th at 8pm the third floor of the N.G.B. studios at # 12 Cataraqui Street, Kingston, will be taken over by artists and musicians for a 24-hour event.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

STATE GREETINGS takes a platform to observe the social, cultural, and political phenomenon of Micronations: small entities that resemble, behave as, and sometimes parody independent nations or states.

Image: KC Adams, "INDIAN PRINCESS" Cyborg Hybrid KC (visual artist), 2005, digital print

The Union Gallery and The Modern Fuel Artist Run Centre invite you to the slide presentation and panel discussion

Revisions/Reversals: Current Trends in Contemporary Aboriginal Art

KC ADAMS, KENT MONKMAN and RYAN RICE
Moderated by Carla Taunton

Date: Tuesday October 2nd, 2007
Location: Agnes Etherington Art Centre, University Avenue at Bader Lane
Time: 7pm.-8:30pm

Image: KC Adams, “GANG MEMBER” Cyborg Hybrid Niki (visual artist, performance artist & videographer), 2006, digital print

“Someone Else’s Scenery” is a video installation that documents Ayaz Kamani’s interaction with a Fantasy Sci-Fi gaming subculture in Kingston and his manifold exploration of the fallibility of identity through role-playing. Ayaz Kamani lives and works in Kingston, Ontario.

Someone Else's Scenery Photos

Image: KC Adams, “GANG MEMBER” Cyborg Hybrid Niki (visual artist, performance artist & videographer), 2006, digital print

“Someone Else’s Scenery” is a video installation that documents Ayaz Kamani’s interaction with a Fantasy Sci-Fi gaming subculture in Kingston and his manifold exploration of the fallibility of identity through role-playing. Ayaz Kamani lives and works in Kingston, Ontario.

Someone Else's Scenery Photos

Image: KC Adams, “SNIFFER” Cyborg Hybrid Roger (visual artist), 2006, digital print

Please join us for the opening reception of Cyborg Hybrids beginning at 7pm at Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre on Thursday October 4th.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Modern Fuel via email at modernfuel@bellnet.ca or by phone (613) 548-4883.

Come mingle with Kingston's art crowd, support Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre, and above all, spend a great evening out!

Image: KC Adams, “GANG MEMBER” Cyborg Hybrid Niki (visual artist, performance artist & videographer), 2006, digital print

“Someone Else’s Scenery” is a video installation that documents Ayaz Kamani’s interaction with a Fantasy Sci-Fi gaming subculture in Kingston and his manifold exploration of the fallibility of identity through role-playing. Ayaz Kamani lives and works in Kingston, Ontario.

Someone Else's Scenery Photos

Image: KC Adams, “GANG MEMBER” Cyborg Hybrid Niki (visual artist, performance artist & videographer), 2006, digital print

“Someone Else’s Scenery” is a video installation that documents Ayaz Kamani’s interaction with a Fantasy Sci-Fi gaming subculture in Kingston and his manifold exploration of the fallibility of identity through role-playing. Ayaz Kamani lives and works in Kingston, Ontario.

Someone Else's Scenery Photos