Michelle Casey, Canadian Gharana Arts Opening, Ottawa, June 2012
In June I was pleased to participate in a group art exhibition: “Inspirations of India” held by the Canadian Gharana Arts Festival here in Ottawa. The event was a celebration of arts being practiced by Indo-Canadian and Canadian artists alike inspired by India. For three days: music, vocals, dance, literature, visual art and film were featured at venues across the city. It was the festival’s first time in Ottawa. The opening was a lively event replete with mouth-watering India cuisine!
Many thanks to those friends and relatives of mine who made it out to the opening or stopped by to check out the show during the weekend. Special thanks to Rashmi Gupta, Arts and Literature Coordinator, for overseeing the exhibition and Shenkman Centre Arts Programmer Mike Taylor for taking such great care coordinating the exhibit – the Shenkman Arts Centre is an amazing space and the show was set up beautifully in the Lalande and Doyle Exhibition Space. Last but not least thanks to my husband Kevin Casey for his support and my photographer Peter Farris Manning for capturing these lovely photos of the show.
Kevin & Michelle Casey, Canadian Gharana Arts Opening, Ottawa, June 2012
Michelle Casey & artist Krystyna Sadej, Canadian Gharana Arts Opening, Ottawa, June 2012
Lalande & Doyle Exhibition Space, Canadian Gharana Arts Opening, Ottawa, June 2012
I selected one of my favourite collages: "Losing My Religion" for the exhibition.
View of some art works, Canadian Gharana Arts Opening, Ottawa, June 2012
View of some art works, Canadian Gharana Arts Opening, Ottawa, June 2012
Visitors, Canadian Gharana Arts Opening, Ottawa, June 2012
Visitors, Canadian Gharana Arts Opening, Ottawa, June 2012
Visitors, Canadian Gharana Arts Opening, Ottawa, June 2012
Special Note: Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian subscribers! Best wishes to those in the United States who’ll be celebrating Independence Day on July 4th!
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What a great idea for a festival! Is it an annual event in Ottawa? Great photos.
Hi Colleen, Thanks for stopping by. Glad you liked the photos. I can’t believe I actually got Kev to pose for a shot! This is the first time the festival is being held in Ottawa. I believe it’s also held in Toronto and Montreal. Here’s a great link if you’d like more information: http://www.gharanaarts.com/frequently-asked-questions/. Best to you and Rich xo Michelle