The Photo Op Cutout Project is a series of interactive face-in-hole panels installed around Elliot Lake to create unique photo opportunities.
An initiative of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, this project is the first stage of a public art revitalization plan to bring engaging, interactive pieces to the community, unified under a Woodlands theme.
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A panel of judges comprised of Arts and Culture Advisory Committee members and City Councillors reviewed and scored each submission (provided anonymously). The first round of judging determined a shortlist of 14 pieces, and a second round of judging determined the 5 pieces selected for printing and installation. The artists of the selected pieces were each awarded an honourarium of $100. |
Winners
Note: Participants in every category are listed in alphabetical order.
Congratulations to the following five artists whose pieces have been selected. Expect to see these pieces displayed around town this 2023 summer:
Ian Hastings, "Happy Elliot Lake"
Location: Spruce Beach (Spruce Ave.)
Artist's Description: Happy outdoor experiences with water and nature trails. Thought of our Fire Tower, lakes, trails and wildlife.
Julie Merk, "Don’t worry, beach happy!"
Location: Spine Beach (Spine Rd.)
Artist's Description: Not one, but two beautiful beaches close to everyone’s proximity! Potential locations: Westview Park, Spruce or Spine beach, Splash Pad, Boat Launch, Horne Lake Trail.
Linda Duke, "Prospectors’ Camp"
Location: Symbol Park (Kilborn Way)
Artist's Description: Franc Joubin’s Prospector Tent, in the Nuclear Mining Museum, reminds us of the beginnings of our community, The area near the Uranium Symbol would be a good place for this!
Linda Finn, "Fire Spotters in the Lookout Tower"
Location: Fire Tower Lookout (Fire Tower Rd.)
Artist's Description: Some local animals are inside the cupola, on the lookout for forest fires, including a moose that has managed to climb up the ladder on the outside of the tower and is clinging to a window frame. This panel could be located outside the Ranger’s cabin at the Lookout.
Scarlett McCartney, "Dufour Days"
Location: Mt. Dufour Ski Hill (installation pending)
Artist's Description: Whether skiing or snowboarding, Mt Dufour is fun for everyone! I would want to display at the ski hill.
Honourable Mentions
The following pieces were highly regarded by the judges and made the shortlist of the competition:
| Alicia Lenson, "Buddies Under the Northern Aurora" |
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Artist's Description: I have two little girls so I let them pick out the animals and for my children the stars you can see here are their favourite part. Being from the city, their father grew up here so we moved here to lay our roots. As their mom, I just wanted to submit my art because it was a design me and my children made. |
| Bella Arsenault |
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Artist's Description: A bear about to eat a fox in a forest with a bunch of flowers. |
| Callum Goulah, "Teddies on the Trail" |
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Artist's Description: The potential location is West View park. The design includes three cutouts of bears on a trail. One bear is holding a jar of honey, a basket of blueberries and another is holding a fishing rod. There are small creatures such as a raccoon, and a chipmunk hiding behind a tree, and sitting on a rock. The bears are standing at the trail that can be interpreted as the trail at Sheriff's Creek or the trail to the docks from Westview. |
| Ellie Elizabeth Smith, "Fun Times at Spruce Beach" |
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Artist's Description: When I was young I would enjoy going swimming at Spruce Beach. I love the natural beauty of Elliot Lake. It has such beautiful nature. |
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| Keanna Wannan DaSilva, "The Outdoor Campfire" |
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Artist's Description: Local animals getting together for a campfire at Westview Park. |
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Tam Racicot, "Eagles’ Nest" |
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Artist's Description: Parents watching over their chicks |
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Tam Racicot, "Firefly Patrol" |
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Artist's Description: Three fireflies shining bright. |
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Tam Racicot, "Pond Party" |
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Artist's Description: Two toads and a lily meet in the pond for their party. |
Other Entries
We would like to thank all of the talented individuals who submitted their art to this contest:
| Abbey Killingsworth, "Spruce Beach Pets" |
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Artist's Description: A dog on top of "The Rock" and a turtle hanging out on Spruce Breach. A third spot for the shining sun! |
| Andie Young, "The Animals of Elliot Lake" |
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Artist's Description: Drawing of the animals you might see around Elliot Lake. |
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Avrianna Milton, "Bear Standing" |
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Artist's Description: Bear in a park standing up. |
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Blake Gear, "Blake's Nature" |
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Artist's Description: A bear, a fox, a big tree, trees, flowers. |
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Blake Gear, "People Snowshoeing" |
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Colbie Williams, "Forest Animals" |
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Artist's Description: A variety of forest animals (fox, wolf, etc.) |
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Danielle Elizabeth Burnham, "Good Day Fishing" |
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Artist's Description: A worm on a fishing hook and two fish looking at it. |
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Danielle Elizabeth Burnham, "Moose Riding" |
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Artist's Description: Two people riding a moose. |
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Elly Whitney, "Mushroom Ville" |
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, Artist's Description: Fox on a mushroom and a bear on a log. |
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Emma Wannan, "The Bear-Chase" |
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Artist's Description: It was a peaceful day at the golf course when a bear suddenly popped up out of nowhere! Uh oh, you forgot how to deal with a bear, so you just ran for your life! |
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Forrest Heard, "Trip Around The Rock" |
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Artist's Description: I wanted the design to represent Elliot Lake. I didn't want it to be something that could be just anywhere. I have great memories growing up in Elliot Lake and one memory I am sure I share with many is spending time at the beach and the great joy of finally being able to swim to "the rock" we all know so well. I wanted this art to give people a smile and think of the wonderful summers and great opportunities we have with the nature we are so blessed to have around us in this city. I miss the nature surrounding Elliot Lake and have often found myself at awe whenever I return from my many journeys away from my home town. |
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Guillaume Daoust |
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Artist's Description: A hunter hunting a moose near lake Elliot in a forest. |
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Hudson Gear, "A Floaty at the Beach" |
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Jeremy Smythe, "Skating Moose" |
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Artist's Description: A real Canadian winter Eh! Ice skating on Horne Lake with a moose. |
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Josh Purych, "Little Red Squirrel" |
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Artist's Description: It is a squirrel sitting on a wooden beam next to a tree. |
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Kayla Veilleux |
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Linda Duke, "We Made It! THE ROCK" |
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Artist's Description: Swimming to the Rock is a test for generations. Two have made it! |
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Malcolm Collett, "Fishing" |
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Artist's Description: Boy and girl fishing off a dock. |
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Malcolm Collett, "Miner" |
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Artist's Description: Two miners standing on a mine site near a head frame. |
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Malcolm Collett, "Wildlife" |
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Artist's Description: Wildlife scene of a bear and deer in the natural environment. |
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Myla Goulding, "Beaver" |
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Artist's Description: It's a Beaver eating a tree. |
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Nancy-Jo Wannan, "A Hiker's Paradise" |
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Rose Duhaime, "The Rock" |
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Sienna Bender, "A Nice Summer Day" |
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Artist's Description: Three friends making memories in the summer. |
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Tam Racicot, "Dragonfly Party" |
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Artist's Description: Three dragonflies chilling on cattails. |
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Tam Racicot, "Fishing with Murphy..." |
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Artist's Description: Murphy's Law shouldn't go fishing... |
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Tam Racicot, "Fly Like an Eagle" |
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Artist's Description: Soaring like an eagle; free as a bird. |
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Tam Racicot, "Mosquitos So Big..." |
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Artist's Description: Mosquitos flying people around at dusk. |
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Tam Racicot, "We Love Fishing" |
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Artist's Description: Three worms on hooks waiting for dinner. |
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Tessa Amyotte |
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