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""2" " off. telling me about my on â€" what Members of the Crit Group are organizing a collective show this weekend called Box 09 at the former Boehmer Box Factory in Kitchener. works for them. and what doesn't." we ”th wow In an effort to unite local anists. landlord with some of the areas play a central role in helping to to address with Box 09." Fatima Gar/an, Irina Iikholet. [)arr liarwell provided a hub: her own that could be addressed â€" little buildavibrantcommuniry, Clearly. Box 09 is a business lean Morris. Michelle Salter. erik sunlit studio on the second floor of things like lighting and security â€" Farwell said she especially likes model based on working together. Sansom and Denise Strong. A per- the old factory. In addition. she rec- that make a big difference, espe~ the idea that old factories that no said Farwell. “It's these opportuni- centage of all sales finalized during ognized studio space in old facto- cially to women artists. like me. longer serve their original purpos- ties for emerging artists to show the show will be donated to l‘he ries to be not only a great setting for working late at night." es. often standing empty in post- their work. while paying tribute to Kitchener and Waterloo (bmmunr artists to make their work, but also Indeed. imagination and inno- industrial neighbourhoods. are the original creative innovators in ry Foundation “WI/(IF), a unique venue to sell their art when are abundant in our creative winning a second life and being our community â€" those who built Rosemary Smith, CEO of The through public events like Box 09. industries. but places for artists to transformed into studios â€" and these factories and industries â€" KWCF. will beguest curator. i-‘arwell finds the peace and work in Waterloo Region are some- now exhibition spaceâ€"for artists. that we're so excited about. It's an inspiration of the factory ideal for times in short supply, That's why “There are so many fabulous inspirational time to be involved her creations. and realizes such 'lhe Crit Group see events like Box artists here, and there is a percepâ€" with the arts" BOX 09 arts-enriched spaces are an impor- 09 not only as opportunities to tion that there aren't enough The Crit Group presents: Box 09. tam factor in urban regeneration. showcase local artists and their opportunities for artists to exhibit on Saturday. Nov. 14 and Sunday. Boehmer BOX Factory “Those of us who have studio work. but also to acknowledge locally in galleries and sell their Nov, 15 from 1 pm, to 5 pm. at the Corner ofDukeand space (in the old Boehmer Box fac- those providing affordable anists‘ work.” said Farwell. “If you want to old Boehmer Box Factory on the Breithaupt Streets. Kitchener (cry) recognize there's precious lit- studios â€" a necessary building be a practicing artist in Waterloo corner of Duke and Breithaupt NOV. 14-15. 1 pm. toS pm. tie space like this left in the core." block for the future of visual arts in Region, you have to be able to sell Streets in Kitchener. Free to the Call 519-504-3277 she said, “And we‘re committed to this area. Owners of old factories your art to make a living â€"â€" and public. the exhibition will feature Email cfarwell@sympatico.ca making it work while helping the like Boehmer Box realize artists that’s one of the things we're trying the work of artists Cathy Farwell. w In“ m m «an... “at!!! d in If I“ tutâ€"u w'â€" NM “I. O u an. nu. : so. ""' I ... N. can ' H7 ... ' MV‘f‘Wâ€"‘W'AA . ., y v SIMPSONS FLOORING lava-unusual. “mm.“ . ' l 7 . . « ‘ Sic-ma. M-mosnu-uop . . - - . Wfimflglhl m aim-WhlIM-W ' "1 ‘1' f't‘: . -,