Comments on: Framing Harper: A National Portrait Contest http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/ political art & cultural policy Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:24:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kathy http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-1365 Kathy Tue, 26 May 2009 18:00:16 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-1365 I saw the 23 finalists on flickr.com; now I am waiting to find out who won; anyone know who won??? and when will the show be in Ottawa or Montreal? I saw the 23 finalists on flickr.com; now I am waiting to find out who won; anyone know who won???
and when will the show be in Ottawa or Montreal?

]]> By: Phil Portugal http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-1352 Phil Portugal Tue, 19 May 2009 16:20:25 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-1352 Any update ? Any results ? Any update ? Any results ?

]]> By: adam bergeron http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-1318 adam bergeron Sun, 03 May 2009 16:27:50 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-1318 mmm... it's May now, WHO ARE THE FINALISTS! mmm… it's May now, WHO ARE THE FINALISTS!

]]> By: Shane Wilcox http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-1120 Shane Wilcox Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:01:37 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-1120 I cant wait to see some of the submissions :) He certainly gives an artist a ton of inspiration involved with his constant poor decision making. I cant wait to see some of the submissions :) He certainly gives an artist a ton of inspiration involved with his constant poor decision making.

]]> By: Adam Bergeron http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-1113 Adam Bergeron Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:15:18 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-1113 Some News folks? Some News folks?

]]> By: Marshall Robinson http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-1013 Marshall Robinson Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:13:56 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-1013 Oh great! Now I hear about this.... what am I supposed to come up with in an hour and a half? I coulda nailed this sucker! Oh well... Oh great! Now I hear about this…. what am I supposed to come up with in an hour and a half? I coulda nailed this sucker! Oh well…

]]> By: Jamiecreates http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-991 Jamiecreates Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:51:43 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-991 Love it! GREAT idea!! Boo Stephen Harper... Love it! GREAT idea!! Boo Stephen Harper…

]]> By: Rob Maguire http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-882 Rob Maguire Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:53:14 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-882 @redstarcafe: We'll do our best! ;) @redstarcafe: We’ll do our best! ;)

]]> By: redstarcafe http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-848 redstarcafe Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:28:24 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-848 No offense to the winner, but may I suggest locating the portrait in one of Toronto's older and seedier bathroom-tile subway stations? Or in one of those wonderful back alleys lined with graffiti where Rick Mercer does his harangues? No offense to the winner, but may I suggest locating the portrait in one of Toronto’s older and seedier bathroom-tile subway stations? Or in one of those wonderful back alleys lined with graffiti where Rick Mercer does his harangues?

]]> By: Adam P. Yorick http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-464 Adam P. Yorick Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:39:17 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-464 Hey folks, I just wondered -- what if Harper gets kicked out of office next January: are you still going to have a "Harper portrait gallery" competition? Let me know soon, so that I can know whether to begin doing my own bit of 'playing with his head,' okay? Thanks. Hey folks,
I just wondered — what if Harper gets kicked out of office next January: are you still going to have a “Harper portrait gallery” competition? Let me know soon, so that I can know whether to begin doing my own bit of ‘playing with his head,’ okay? Thanks.

]]> By: Vittorio http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-390 Vittorio Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:14:19 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-390 Harper a side, we are witnessing times of political decadence that asks for a reform of a political system that can't relay on the democratic concept of majority votes. While all western countries are asking to be guided them by an economist, we have already forgotten how Paul Martin fitted the bill. Vittorio Harper a side, we are witnessing times of political decadence that asks for a reform of a political system that can’t relay on the democratic concept of majority votes.
While all western countries are asking to be guided them by an economist, we have already forgotten how Paul Martin fitted the bill.

Vittorio

]]> By: Stephen Harper Doesn’t Care About Art People - Hey Kids: An Artblog http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-373 Stephen Harper Doesn’t Care About Art People - Hey Kids: An Artblog Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:28:52 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-373 [...] Canadians don’t care about art, and canceling the National Portrait Gallery project. This inspired some to fight back with a portrait gallery of their own, and since I still needed a final person for my Interp likeness project, I figured hey, why not [...] [...] Canadians don’t care about art, and canceling the National Portrait Gallery project. This inspired some to fight back with a portrait gallery of their own, and since I still needed a final person for my Interp likeness project, I figured hey, why not [...]

]]> By: Art Threat: Framing Stephen Harper « Her*itage and His*tory http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-303 Art Threat: Framing Stephen Harper « Her*itage and His*tory Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:31:08 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-303 [...] the cancellation of the National Portrait Gallery, Art Threat, a political art blog has announced a National Portrait Contest of Stephen Harper [...] [...] the cancellation of the National Portrait Gallery, Art Threat, a political art blog has announced a National Portrait Contest of Stephen Harper [...]

]]> By: Phil Portugal http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-289 Phil Portugal Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:10:18 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-289 I can wait to participate. I've got several ideas. The topic is great. Phil. I can wait to participate. I’ve got several ideas. The topic is great.
Phil.

]]> By: Framing Harper: Revenge for Arts Cuts | Excited Delirium http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Framing Harper: Revenge for Arts Cuts | Excited Delirium Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:09:19 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-78 [...] a National Portrait Gallery, individuals have taken the process virtual and have created ‘Framing Harper [...] [...] a National Portrait Gallery, individuals have taken the process virtual and have created ‘Framing Harper [...]

]]> By: Canadian Portrait Gallery | Illustration Friday http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Canadian Portrait Gallery | Illustration Friday Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:53:29 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-58 [...] is an article on Drawn discussing the same issue. Art threat has decided to create a Stephen Harper Portrait Gallery and are offering a chance to win fame and [...] [...] is an article on Drawn discussing the same issue. Art threat has decided to create a Stephen Harper Portrait Gallery and are offering a chance to win fame and [...]

]]> By: Trout Kazinsky http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Trout Kazinsky Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:09:41 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-57 Amazing Idea! Go Art Threat! Let's hope that Canadian artists step up to the plate with plenty of submissions. Who is on the jury? Fantastic work, keep it up!! Amazing Idea!
Go Art Threat! Let’s hope that Canadian artists step up to the plate with plenty of submissions. Who is on the jury? Fantastic work, keep it up!!

]]> By: Bookninja » Blog Archive » Framing Harper http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-56 Bookninja » Blog Archive » Framing Harper Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:01:48 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-56 [...] by his recent decision to can the National Portrait Gallery, some enterprising young advocates have created a site where you can “frame” Harper yourself. Send in your portraits of our frightening PM, in any medium. Sounds like fun. I suggest [...] [...] by his recent decision to can the National Portrait Gallery, some enterprising young advocates have created a site where you can “frame” Harper yourself. Send in your portraits of our frightening PM, in any medium. Sounds like fun. I suggest [...]

]]> By: Stephen Harper Portrait Contest | Sugar Mob http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Stephen Harper Portrait Contest | Sugar Mob Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:05:40 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-55 [...] Art Threat, the political art blog, taken matters into their own hands: Since Stephen Harper canceled the [...] [...] Art Threat, the political art blog, taken matters into their own hands: Since Stephen Harper canceled the [...]

]]> By: Stephen Harper Portrait Contest » Drawn! The Illustration and Cartooning Blog http://artthreat.net/2008/11/framing-harper-national-portrait-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Stephen Harper Portrait Contest » Drawn! The Illustration and Cartooning Blog Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:34:33 +0000 http://artthreat.net/?p=1009#comment-54 [...] Art Threat, the political art blog, has decided to take matters into their own hands: Since Stephen Harper [...] [...] Art Threat, the political art blog, has decided to take matters into their own hands: Since Stephen Harper [...]

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