Rick Fraser Fine ArtRick Fraser Fine Arthttp://www.rickyfraser.com/blog/2011-12-28T01:42:14ZSquarespace... and you will always be songshttp://www.rickyfraser.com/blog/2011/10/23/and-you-will-always-be-songs.html[Your Name Here]2011-10-23T08:01:49Z2011-10-23T08:01:49Z  

 http://mini50records.bandcamp.com/album/and-you-will-always-be-songs 

 

]]>Annual Autumn Apex 2011http://www.rickyfraser.com/blog/2011/10/15/annual-autumn-apex-2011.html[Your Name Here]2011-10-15T21:27:02Z2011-10-15T21:27:02ZHello everyone.  Autumn Apex 2011 is this evening.  Packages of limited edition prints of some of my artwork will be up for auction at the event.  Included will be a new piece "Instrument Study 2" the 2nd of my creativity of the soul series. 

  

 Heres the information for the event , hope you can come!

On October 15th, 28 stories above the city, World Fit for Children is hosting their first Annual Autumn Apex!
Autumn Apex is a benefit concert featuring five local, folk rock indie bands, and silent auction featuring the work of several local artists! There is a fully licensed bar and $3 PBR!

Featured artists:

Scenic Route to Alaska

http://www.reverbnation.com/scenicroutetoalaska

The Mountaineer

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mountaineer/180042795379305

Spencer Jo

http://www.myspace.com/spencerjomusic

https://www.facebook.com/spencerjomusic

As promised, our two mystery guests were revealed at Fragments on Thursday October 6th!

We are pleased to announce that Nicolas Field and Joel Learoyd will be joining us!

Nicolas Field:

http://www.myspace.com/23678460

Joel Learoyd:

http://fragmentscalgary.com/joel-learoyd/

World Fit for Children is an international, not for profit, non-sectarian, charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children. All funds raised will go towards implementing international development projects, promoting and providing education, and advocating for the well being of children worldwide.

The Alberta chapter of World Fit for Children in Edmonton is currently funding the operations of a school in India which was built by previous World Fit fundraisers. Now that the school is built, we need to raise funds to create educational programs and hire teachers to pursue the schools educational initiatives of providing literacy programs for young girls in India. For more information on this program, and to see pictures of this amazing school in Bigha Village of West Benghal State, visit the following link:

http://wffcalberta.com/Projects.html

You can also visit our facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/wffcalberta?ref=ts&sk=wall

We hope that you can come out and enjoy the talents of this incredible group of artists, while at the same time helping to make a difference in the lives of the little ones that matter!

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Divine as well as at the door the night of the show!

Doors at 7pm

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=288959121115908

]]>Fragments Calgary 2011http://www.rickyfraser.com/blog/2011/10/6/fragments-calgary-2011.html[Your Name Here]2011-10-06T17:19:57Z2011-10-06T17:19:57ZOctober 6 2011 is this years Fragments Calgary event.  Tickets are almost sold out so get all the information at www.fragmentscalgary.com

I will have new artwork available at the event as well as limited runs of prints for sale. 

The show will feature a variety of artisans, musicians, performers and individuals of many talents.

As well, the talented Joel Learoyd performing as ''Brother Learoyd" will be releasing his new album "In the valley of silent men'' and performing a live show at the event.  The album features one of my latest paintings made exclusively for Joels album cover.  Copies are limited to 100 available at the show.

   

Check www.fragmentscalgary.com for all details.



]]>Upcoming Art and Music Events to be announcedhttp://www.rickyfraser.com/blog/2011/9/19/upcoming-art-and-music-events-to-be-announced.html[Your Name Here]2011-09-19T18:01:19Z2011-09-19T18:01:19ZWithin the next week Ill be posting information for a multi arts and music event just around the corner in october 2011.  Send an email to art@rickyfraser.com if you'd like to be added to the invite list.  Seating is limited so send soon as seats are running out.

Present at the festival and performing for his new album will be the very talented Joel Learoyd.  His new album "In the Valley of Silent Men"  will be released at this event.  Ive had the pleasure of creating a new piece of artwork for the cover of Joels new album.  Come check out the excellent music and all the other performers, musicians and artists there. 

Details to come!

]]>Performance Showcasehttp://www.rickyfraser.com/blog/2011/8/1/performance-showcase.html[Your Name Here]2011-08-01T15:59:17Z2011-08-01T15:59:17ZHello everyone, Performance Showcase is just a few days away.  Original artwork and limited edition prints and print sets from my 2011 work will be available at the event.  Come down, enjoy some live music, mingle with many talented artists and creatives, and find out about even larger events coming this year and next year from the team that puts together Fragments and Light and Motion.

You can get more info on the Performance showcase facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=132399043513616

Performance Showcase

A joint fundraiser from Fragments and Light & Motion

This fundraiser will help cover the venue costs of both events, your support is needed and appreciated.

This exclusive performance showcase is your chance to see some of the interesting works being crafted by some of the best talent in our local community. Also, craft brews.
...
Line up so far:

Serious Clouds - Live music
(Weaving together epic soundscapes and dancy beats, loops and crescendos. featuring members of the grim beat, along with chris tenz)

Nicolas Field - Live music
(Appallingly catchy, beautiful, well crafted songwriting)

Typist - Live electronic music
(Moody, beautiful, fun, and extremely danceable)

Carisa Hendrix - Surprise Sideshow Finale

Drew de Vries - Visual Art

Michelle Hume - Visual Art

Ricky Fraser - Visual Art

Emma Bolt - Visual Art

Many more TBA!...



Location: The Area, historic landmark in Inglewood
Dress: Formal
Cost: Minimum donation of 10$
Doors at: 8pm
Show starts at: 9pm
Potential Fire Jam (not associated with the event): 12pm)
All ages


]]>Ricky Fraser's Arthttp://www.rickyfraser.com/blog/2011/6/7/ricky-frasers-art.html[Your Name Here]2011-06-07T16:32:13Z2011-06-07T16:32:13ZHello everyone, Ill be continuing to update the site throughout the next months to come with new works and some new series that are different than anything Ive done before.  In the meantime, check out my facebook page as well.  Its www.facebook.com/ricky.art  Its currently still a personal facebook page so you have to befriend me but soon it will be transferring to a public business page.  You can contact me through there or through my email on this website art@rickyfraser.com.

 

Thanks so much


Ricky Fraser

]]>Light and Motion Festival 2011http://www.rickyfraser.com/blog/2011/6/3/light-and-motion-festival-2011.html[Your Name Here]2011-06-03T10:43:39Z2011-06-03T10:43:39ZDon't miss this year, June 4th and 5th 2011

Light and Motion is a unique, once a year, experience. Your chance to learn new prop manipulation and circus skills from the best and be surrounded by an amazing, warm and inspiring community of like minded individuals. 

Organized by multi talented performer Carisa Hendrix the Side Show Darling, Light and Motion is a weekend long Prop Intensive to deepen your understanding and skill in the many forms of prop manipulation and the art of working fire. You do not need to be a seasoned prop addict to attend, all you need is a growing love of the hoop, spinning, juggling or fire and a desire to take a break from the chaos of life, meet some like-minded people, and enrich the sense of wonder and direction in your life.

Tickets for the event are running out so grab them quick.  Theyre available at www.lightandmotion.ca

You can check out the many talents of Carisa Hendrix at www.carisahendrix.com

  

Ill be present at the event selling original artwork, as well as limited editions of prints.  Ill also be holding a draw for various prints for the winners.

http://vimeo.com/12107021

  

Hope to see you there

Ricky Fraser

]]>Lilac Fest 2011http://www.rickyfraser.com/blog/2011/5/20/lilac-fest-2011.html[Your Name Here]2011-05-21T03:56:04Z2011-05-21T03:56:04ZLilac Fest 2011

May 29th

9:00am - 6:00pm

Ricky Fraser Fine Art booth will be set up directly across from the Safeway on 4th Street SW.

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