As we confirm the program for NFOTA’s upcoming festival, to be announced soon, we look back on previous festivals. Here is part of Kim Doolittle’s performance at the Festival of the Arts in 2019. About Kim: Kim Doolittle is a singer, songwriter, storyteller and musician. Her 9th studio album, “Into the Blue,” came out in…
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Meet the Faces Behind NFOTA: Pam Royl
“Therein lies the very act of creativity; revealing oneself to others. And what better way to do so than a festival designed to share and inspire.“ Pam Royl Pam volunteers on NFOTA’s Communications/Marketing Committee Who you are? I am a fiction writer of women’s stories inspired by history. Creativity has fueled my soul, through a…
Get Ready for Drama! by Jessica Outram and Felicity Sidnell Reid
The NFOTA Drama Project Committee is delighted to announce the names of the three one-act plays chosen for presentation as staged readings during the Festival. Congratulations go to Donald J Anderson for his play Screwed, Christopher Cameron for Nail Polish and Karen Palmer for Wind on Weller’s Bay. Eighteen local playwrights submitted, and an independent…
Northumberland Art Lovers: Katie Kennedy and Abigail Miller from Northumberland County Archives and Museum
“It’s a fact that arts and culture improve health and well-being. The support of arts and culture institutions and arts festivals in the county is important to reduce social isolation and enhance well-being.” Katie Kennedy, curator at NCAM Today NFOTA’s Felicity Sidnell Reid interviews Katie Kennedy and Abigail Miller about the soon-to-open new facility for…
Meet the Faces Behind NFOTA: Donna Wootton
“I think it’s awesome how many people are involved in some aspect of the arts and how diverse the arts scene here is. After years of limited exposure due to the pandemic I believe people will want to celebrate these talents.” Donna Wootton Donna volunteers on the NFOTA Communications/Marketing Committee. Who are you? I am…
A Cup of Conversation: Slow Art Day at the Art Gallery of Northumberland
“I am learning how to look at pictures. What has changed is my capacity of feeling. Art opens the heart.” Jeanette Winterson On April 2, the Art Gallery of Northumberland is celebrating Slow Art Day with A Cup of Conversation, an opportunity to explore art works and have conversations about art with other art lovers…
Einstein’s Fridge: a one-act play by Ronald Mackay
As we confirm the program for NFOTA’s upcoming festival, to be announced soon, we look back on previous festivals. Here is Ronald Mackay’s one-act play, Einstein’s Fridge, from Festival of the Arts 2019. This video was filmed by Wally Keeler. About Ron: A career in international development has persuaded Ronald that cultures have always borrowed…
Art for Change: What Can We Do? by Diane Taylor
“One of these beautiful prints stands tall on my desk as I write these words and fills me with inspiration, and gratitude that good is everywhere, and hope that peace is not illusive.” Diane Taylor This series explores how art can change our lives and bring more beauty, connection, and community to the world. Northumberland…