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Unscripted Twillingate Digital Arts Festival

16 - 19 September 2021 #unscriptedfestival

 Call for Artists now Open for 2021

No accepting submissions from digital artists for the 2021 digital arts exhibit. Digital artists have until 15 August 2021 to submit entries to the Digital Art Exhibit that kicks off online with the Unscripted Twillingate Digital Arts Festival on 16 September 2021 and runs for 8 weeks. See the Call for Submissions and Submission Form here…

Something for Everyone

“Unscripted” has something for you: whether you create with a smart phone, an iPad or high-end gear; whether you are a wannabe, a social media nut, a hobbyist or are really good at it! But we have more than fun workshops, digital experiences and instagrammable moments.  The festival is also jam-packed with music, a kitchen party, a feast,  friends and more that is fun for the whole family!

COVID-19:  The Unscripted Festival had a changed format for 2020 – all of our workshops and events were virtual! Check out our Facebook and Youtube pages to view our event content from 2020, and view our music performance livestreams. Follow our Instagram for updates on the 2021 festival!

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Presenters

The Unscripted Twillingate Festival offers world class workshop leaders, well-known chefs and entertainers and a great lineup of events and adventures.

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Events

A Digital Arts Exhibit, a Kitchen Party, From the Bog and the Bay Feast,  Saturday Soirée, the Annual Root Cellar Race, and 5 top notch workshops.

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2020 Presenters

Unscripted 2020 Festival Schedule

Workshop: The Art of Intuitive Photography
By Mindy Veissid
Mindy Veissid
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
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Learn how to get out of your head and into your heart when approaching photography. In this 3-hour workshop, award-winning photographer Mindy Veissid emphasizes an intuitive approach to taking pictures, one where open awareness precedes technical perfection and aims to cultivate photography’s meditative potential.  Participants will practice being more mindful of their surroundings, attuned to […]
Opening Reception
04:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Online Livestream
Cost: Free
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The Opening Reception will kick-off the 2020 Unscripted Twillingate Digital Arts Festival! This year, along with all of our other events and workshops, the reception will be broadcast online. Join us virtually for a celebration of our festival, along with an overview of our events and workshops.           The Opening Reception […]
Online Digital Art Gallery
04:00 pm - 12:00 am
unscriptedfestival.com
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
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This year, our Digital Art Gallery will be taking place virtually! View some of our region’s best photography, videography and digital art right on our website. The Digital Art Gallery will open with our Opening Reception on Thursday, September 17 at 4:00pm, and remain open and accessible at any time throughout our festival. In addition […]
Kitchen Party with The Split Peas
07:30 pm - 09:30 pm
The Gate + Online Livestream
Cost: $15 + HST
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Join us for a traditional Twillingate Kitchen Party with The Split Peas as they wrap up their quarter century of playing together. Join us for an evening of hand-clapping, foot-stomping fun, laughter and music.
Online Digital Art Gallery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
unscriptedfestival.com
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
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Stop by the Digital Art Gallery in the Twillingate Masonic Lodge.  View some of our region's best photography, videography and digital art.
Workshop: Brand Building and Placemaking
By Jill Pitcher and Mel Hennigar
Jill Pitcher
Mel Hennigar
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
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Great brands give us more than a product, service, or place to work. They give us a story to be part of, where new chapters are written with every experience and people and place are at its centre. This workshop begins with a focus on storytelling – the narrative aspect of your brand, whether it […]
Workshop: Digital Video Storytelling
By Zach Goudie
Zach Goudie
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
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Looking to get more out of your digital videos? In this 1-hour workshop, CBC’s Zach Goudie will discuss best practices for digital video storytelling that anyone can apply, regardless of their gear or the kind of video they’re producing. The workshop will focus on crafting content, raising technical quality, and packaging and publishing for social […]
Workshop: Concept to Content: Turning your Passions Into Engaging Digital Media
By Mike Hickey
Mike Hickey
02:30 pm - 04:30 pm
Zoom Webinar
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
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As a multimedia creator, Mike Hickey has turned hobbies and interests into successful brands like Fright Hype, a horror news web series, and 3MI, a hockey podcast. In this workshop, Mike will walk participants through turning passions into content: finding your niche and taking ideas from your head to the web. We’ll brainstorm concepts to […]
From the Bog and the Bay Feast
By Roary MacPherson
Roary MacPherson
05:30 pm - 06:30 pm
Pickup at Georgie's Restaurant, Twillingate NL
Cost: $50 + HST/Fee
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A multi-course dinner with fresh and local seasonal produce that comes "from the bog and the bay", farmed and foraged with celebrity guest chefs at Georgie's Restaurant and a show with Mike Sixonate in Captain's Pub.
Friday Night Entertainment
08:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Gate + Facebook Livestream
Cost: $10 + HST
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The featured performance for our Unscripted Friday Night Entertainment this year is Causeway (Mike Sixonate and Mike Jenkins). Join the amazing Twillingate duo Mike Sixonate and Mike Jenkins for a Friday night filled with tall tales and great music at The Gate. The show is a mix of story telling, original music, and well loved […]
Online Digital Art Gallery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
unscriptedfestival.com
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
View Details Visit Gallery
This year, our Digital Art Gallery will be taking place virtually! View some of our region’s best photography, videography and digital art right on our website. The Digital Art Gallery will open with our Opening Reception on Thursday, September 17 at 4:00pm, and remain open and accessible at any time throughout our festival. In addition […]
Workshop: Get Known on Social Media
By Krystal Hobbs
Krystal Hobbs
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Zoom Webinar
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
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Is social media falling to the bottom of your to-do list? If you’re like most creators, knowing what to post on social media and staying consistent is a constant struggle. In this 1.5 hour hands-on session, we’ll develop your 3-point social media strategy and plan a weekly calendar that takes the guesswork out of what […]
Workshop: Sharing Your Food Story
By Lori McCarthy
Lori McCarthy
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
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Food is inherently a visual subject – we all know we eat with our eyes first! This workshop is designed to share with you a formula for impactful storytelling. Join presenter Lori McCarthy and photographer Marsha Tulk in this 2-hour workshop and learn what it takes to share your passion through food. This workshop will […]
DART 2020 Artist Talks
By Pierre LeBlanc and David Downton
Pierre LeBlanc Digital Arts Resident Twillingate
Pierre LeBlanc
 David Downton, Digital Arts Residence Twillingate
David Downton
01:00 pm - 02:30 pm
Zoom Webinar
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
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Meet our Artists in Residence Pierre LeBlanc and David Downton! This summer was the launch of our first Digital Arts Residency in Twillingate (DART) program. Artists Pierre LeBlanc and David Downton each created a body of work while in Twillingate that will be exhibited in our online digital art gallery. Pierre’s practice is best described […]
Saturday Soirée with The Kellie Loder Trio feat. Mark Bragg and Tiber Reardon
08:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Gate + Facebook Livestream
Cost: $20 + HST
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A Best-of Show, cheese and wine reception and a celebration party!
Online Digital Art Gallery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
unscriptedfestival.com
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
View Details Visit Gallery
This year, our Digital Art Gallery will be taking place virtually! View some of our region’s best photography, videography and digital art right on our website. The Digital Art Gallery will open with our Opening Reception on Thursday, September 17 at 4:00pm, and remain open and accessible at any time throughout our festival. In addition […]
Artist Talks
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
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Come join us on Zoom for a discussion and Q&A with Artists from this year’s online digital art gallery! Learn more about their art and what inspires them to create. Check back soon for our announcement of Unscripted 2020’s Featured Artists!
Pied Pirate Musical Stroll
By Mike Sixonate
Mike Sixonate
03:00 pm - 04:30 pm
Facebook Livestream
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
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Follow the Pied Pirate on a musical stroll of Twillingate. Listen to music and pirate stories with the Pied Pirate and discover unique spots in Twillingate.

2020 Sponsors

The Unscripted Twillingate Digital Arts Festival is currently seeking partnerships and sponsors for the 2021 festival.

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