Workshops & Round Table Discussions Series
Modern Fuel is committed to the professional development of emerging and mid-career artists. We offer a variety of workshops that cover a multitude of subjects important to anyone seeking to professionalize their artistic practice.
Making Art Work: Professional Development Series
Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre and Union Gallery are pleased to co-present the 2020–2021 Professional Development Series. Taking place over the fall and winter seasons, the series includes 6 free workshops co-facilitated by local artists and arts professionals from each organization, geared towards emerging, mid-career and student artists and curators. Participants will gain enhanced experiential learning opportunities, develop a toolkit of skills in preparing for a career in the arts, and extend networks with Kingston’s contemporary art galleries.
The fall workshops will take place online, please register to secure your spot. To join, participants will need to create a free Zoom account. The link for the virtual workshops will be sent to participants prior to the session.
- Sat, Mar 06Zoom
New Media Workshops
We are thrilled to announce an eight-part series of New Media Workshops in 2021. Workshops will begin on February 21 from 12-2PM with "Intro to Editing" led by Zakary Jiwa. The workshops will continue every Sunday and end with the final workshop on April 11.
The workshop series is made possible thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Film and Media Department at Queen's University.
Click Register to learn more about each event.
- Sun, Feb 28Online Workshop
- Sun, Mar 07Online Workshop
- Sun, Mar 14Online Workshop
- Sun, Mar 21Online Workshop
- Sun, Mar 28Online Workshop
- Sun, Apr 04Online Workshop
- Sun, Apr 11Online Workshop
Round Table Discussions
In the round table discussion series, a local artist, arts administrator, or arts academic brings forward a topic or burning question they want to discuss. They speak for 5 - 10 minutes to introduce the subject, and the rest of the session is an open conversation. Roundtables are non-hierarchical gatherings of artists and creatives to share with one another.
Upcoming Sessions:
Have a topic for a round table? Email
Past Sessions
September 18, 2019: Residencies led by Michelle Bunton.
October 9, 2019: Collaboration led by Emily Pelstring.
November 26, 2019: Art and Memory (from traumatic memory to historical memory) led by Raziel Miranda.
February 1, 2020: Artists as Climate Activists led by Michael Amar.
February 25, 2020: Art as Disruption led by Devin West.
April 28, 2020: Creating in Isolation led by Anne-Sophie Grenier.
November 4, 2020: Showcasing your artwork locally led by Anne-Sophie Grenier and Danielle Folkerts.
February 18, 2021: Art as an outlet for trauma led by Sarah Chasity-Johnson, also known as Chas.