DON RIGLEY
Art Discipline(s)
- Literary Arts
- Media Arts
- Multidisciplinary
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
Fredericton | (506) 454-1542
Preferred School District(s)
- ASD-South
Preferred Grade Level(s)
- K-2
- 3-5
- 6-8
- 9-12
Can provide residency in
- English
Indigenous Artist
- No
Completed Policy 701
- Yes
Space/Material Requirements
- Rehearsal space / art space (classroom) and performance space (i.e. gymnasium)
Bio
Don Rigley (Born 1957) has produced fine art, illustrations, carvings, portraits and other commissioned work. He studied art at Algonquin College, Ottawa, O.N. As a musician, he has performed throughout Eastern Canada and in the U.S.A and Ireland. He has released four CD’s since 2001 and his music has been used in television and film productions in Japan, Germany, Canada, the U.K., etc. As part of a theatre troupe, Don worked as a musician, actor, prop maker and playwright (Many People Often Say, a one-act comedy). In 2017 he and his partner, Michelle Daigle wrote and mounted a one-act musical, The Paris Crew. In 2013, Don formed Frantically Atlantic Entertainment with Michelle Daigle.
Residency Project
This project combines aspects of drama, music, dance and art with an Atlantic Canadian historical bent. The project will ultimately culminate in a collaborative student/artist/teacher public performance. Together with Michelle Daigle (musician, actor, director and visual artist), we will incorporate fiddle, bouzouki, bodhran, spoon, hammered dulcimer, tin whistle and guitar into our sessions. Students will be introduced to traditional stories, songs and dances. We can also design programs to suit the needs and wants of individual schools.
Teaching Experience
Artist-in-residence and ArtSmart projects since 2013.
Art instruction for students of the Youth Care Worker program at NBCC Miramichi (1995-2005).
Music and art instruction, adult evening classes, NBCC Miramichi (1987-1990).