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Recreation and Culture

Photo Op Cutout Contest

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The Photo Op Cutout Project is a ongoing series of interactive face-in-hole panels installed around Elliot Lake to create unique photo opportunities.


On Display

"Hockey Fun" by Kevin Clancy

Photo Op Cutout Panel - Kevin Clancy

Location: Centennial Arena (Pending)

Artist's Description: 

Kevin Clancy states that the memories from his hockey days are priceless and that the training he received in that time was invaluable: “the teamwork we learn as kids pays back ten-fold when we enter the workforce. Alone, one can get a lot done but a team that works together can do anything.”

Kevin is very grateful for the community of Elliot Lake for allowing him to follow his dreams and give him and his loved ones a place to call home. He thanks the City of Elliot Lake staff, volunteers, and coaches for all of their help with the arena and hockey programs and to all of the hockey players, Kevin’s message is: “the Championship is yours.” 

"Happy Elliot Lake" by Ian Hastings

Ian Hastings' Panel

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.

"Don’t worry, beach happy!" by Julie Merk

Julie Merk's Panel

Location: Spine Beach (Spine Rd.)

Artist's Description: Not one, but two beautiful beaches close to everyone’s proximity!

"Prospectors’ Camp" by Linda Duke

Linda Duke's Panel

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.

"Fire Spotters in the Lookout Tower" by Linda Finn

Linda Finn's Panel

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. 

"Dufour Days" by Scarlett McCartney

Scarlett McCartney's Photo Op Panel

Location: Mt. Dufour Ski Area

Artist's Description: Whether skiing or snowboarding, Mt Dufour is fun for everyone!

2024 Contest

In August of 2024, the project was continued to help celebrate our Kraft Hockeyville win. The winning panel was unveiled at our September 27th Kraft Hockeyville Community Celebration and will be permanently installed at our Centennial Arena.

Guidelines

This contest was available for all ages and for any resident of the City of Elliot Lake or Serpent River First Nations.

Designs must meet the following specifications for consideration in the contest:

  • Vertical or horizontal orientation
  • Scaled for 4ft x 6ft (122cm by 183cm)

8.5" x 11" Template      11" x 17" Template

  • Minimum of two (2) face cutouts
  • Any art medium (digital included)
  • Original design
  • Follows theme: Elliot Lake is Kraft Hockeyville

All participants must agree to the following terms and conditions to participate:

  • Must be a resident of Elliot Lake or Serpent River First Nation to enter.
  • All entries must comply with City of Elliot Lake policies.
  • If the Kraft Hockeyville logo appears in the design, it is not altered in any way.
  • Artwork is original design and submitted by the individual who holds exclusive rights.
  • Designs will be reviewed by an independent panel by Sept. 16, 2024, and all decisions will be final.
  • The chosen artwork will become the property of the City of Elliot Lake.
Selection Process

Designs must be submitted by the deadline: September 15th, 2024, at 11:55PM.

Al eligible designs will be reviewed by an independent panel on September 16th, 2024, and winning designs will be announced same-day.

Artists of winning designs will receive a $100 honourarium and recognition on the finalized panel and at the Kraft Hockeyville Community Celebration on September 27th, 2024.

Winner

Kevin Clancy, "Happy Elliot Lake"

Photo Op Cutout Panel - Kevin Clancy

Location: Centennial Arena (Pending)

Artist's Description: 

Kevin Clancy states that the memories from his hockey days are priceless and that the training he received in that time was invaluable: “the teamwork we learn as kids pays back ten-fold when we enter the workforce. Alone, one can get a lot done but a team that works together can do anything.”

Kevin is very grateful for the community of Elliot Lake for allowing him to follow his dreams and give him and his loved ones a place to call home. He thanks the City of Elliot Lake staff, volunteers, and coaches for all of their help with the arena and hockey programs and to all of the hockey players, Kevin’s message is: “the Championship is yours.” 

2023 Contest

This project was an initiative of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee as part of a public art revitalization plan to bring engaging, interactive pieces to the community, unified under a Woodlands theme.

Guidelines

  • Design can be vertical or horizontal
  • Should have space for at least 2 holes
  • Finished panels will be 4ft by 6ft (122cm by 183cm)
  • Prepare your design TO SCALE in full colour
  • Your design will be enlarged to be digitally printed so make it bright and clear
  • Must be an original design & can be inspired by a specific location or Woodlands theme
    • open to multiple interpretations including natural resources, four seasons, wildlife, history, & recreational activities
Adjudication

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.

Ian Hastings, "Happy Elliot Lake"

Ian Hastings' Panel

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!"

Julie Merk's Panel

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"
Linda Duke's Panel

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"

Linda Finn's Panel

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"

Scarlett McCartney's Photo Op Panel

Location: Mt. Dufour Ski Area

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"

Alicia Lenson Submission

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 

Bella Arsenault Submission

Artist's Description: A bear about to eat a fox in a forest with a bunch of flowers.

Callum Goulah, "Teddies on the Trail"

Callum Goulah Submission

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"

Ellie Smith Submission

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.

Joseph Logan Hammond
Logan Hammond Submission
Keanna Wannan DaSilva, "The Outdoor Campfire"

Keanna Wannan DaSilva Submission

Artist's Description: Local animals getting together for a campfire at Westview Park.

Tam Racicot, "Eagles’ Nest"

Tam Racicot Submission

Artist's Description: Parents watching over their chicks

Tam Racicot, "Firefly Patrol"

Tam Racicot Submission

Artist's Description: Three fireflies shining bright.

Tam Racicot, "Pond Party"

Tam Racicot Submission

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"

Abbey Killingsworth Submission

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"

Andie Young Submission

Artist's Description: Drawing of the animals you might see around Elliot Lake.

Avrianna Milton, "Bear Standing"

Avrianna Milton Submission

Artist's Description: Bear in a park standing up. 

Blake Gear, "Blake's Nature"

Blake Gear Submission

Artist's Description: A bear, a fox, a big tree, trees, flowers. 

Blake Gear, "People Snowshoeing"

Blake Gear Submission

Colbie Williams, "Forest Animals"

Colbie Williams Submission

Artist's Description: A variety of forest animals (fox, wolf, etc.)

Danielle Elizabeth Burnham, "Good Day Fishing"

Danielle Burnham Submission

Artist's Description: A worm on a fishing hook and two fish looking at it.

Danielle Elizabeth Burnham, "Moose Riding"

Danielle Burnham Submission

Artist's Description: Two people riding a moose.

Elly Whitney, "Mushroom Ville"

,Elly Whitney Submission

Artist's Description: Fox on a mushroom and a bear on a log.

Emma Wannan, "The Bear-Chase"

Emma Wannan Submission

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!

Forrest Heard, "Trip Around The Rock"

 Forrest Heard Submission   Forrest Heard Submission

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.

Guillaume Daoust

Guillaume Daoust Submission

Artist's Description: A hunter hunting a moose near lake Elliot in a forest.

Hudson Gear, "A Floaty at the Beach"

Hudson Gear Submission

Jeremy Smythe, "Skating Moose"

Jeremy Smythe Submission

Artist's Description: A real Canadian winter Eh! Ice skating on Horne Lake with a moose.

Josh Purych, "Little Red Squirrel"

Josh Purych Submission

Artist's Description: It is a squirrel sitting on a wooden beam next to a tree.

Kayla Veilleux

Kayla Veilleux Submission

Linda Duke, "We Made It! THE ROCK"

Linda Duke Submission

Artist's Description: Swimming to the Rock is a test for generations. Two have made it!

Malcolm Collett, "Fishing"

Malcolm Collett Submission     Malcolm Collett Submission

Artist's Description: Boy and girl fishing off a dock.

Malcolm Collett, "Miner"

Malcolm Collett Submission    Malcolm Collett Submission

Artist's Description: Two miners standing on a mine site near a head frame.

Malcolm Collett, "Wildlife"

Malcolm Collett Submission     Malcolm Collett Submission

Artist's Description: Wildlife scene of a bear and deer in the natural environment.

Myla Goulding, "Beaver"

Myla Goulding Submission

Artist's Description: It's a Beaver eating a tree.

Nancy-Jo Wannan, "A Hiker's Paradise"

Nancy-Jo Wannan Submission

Rose Duhaime, "The Rock"

Rose Duhaime Submission

Sienna Bender, "A Nice Summer Day"

Sienna Bender Submission

Artist's Description: Three friends making memories in the summer.

Tam Racicot, "Dragonfly Party"

Tam Racicot Submission

Artist's Description: Three dragonflies chilling on cattails.

Tam Racicot, "Fishing with Murphy..."

Tam Racicot Submission

Artist's Description: Murphy's Law shouldn't go fishing...

Tam Racicot, "Fly Like an Eagle"

Tam Racicot Submission

Artist's Description: Soaring like an eagle; free as a bird.

Tam Racicot, "Mosquitos So Big..."

Tam Racicot Submission

Artist's Description: Mosquitos flying people around at dusk.

Tam Racicot, "We Love Fishing"

Tam Racicot Submission

Artist's Description: Three worms on hooks waiting for dinner.

Tessa Amyotte

Tessa Amyotte Submission

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