Events

As of January 1,2020, I am the director and curator for the Gallery of AdviniaCare, 7Loring Hills Avenue, Salem, Ma
Please join us to welcome the Swampscott Arts Association for their Reception and award ceremony. There is one outstanding award as we wait for the residents of AdviniaCare , and will be awarded later this month.

Second Wind is a group of 3 women who started second careers as artists. Isabelle K. Brown, Barbara Dowd and Linda Bertrand will display paintings of familiar North Shore site which demand a second look leading to fresh oil paintings . This is the 4th exhibit of Second Wind and includes all new paintings
Please join us for the artist reception on Sunday, February 9 from 2-4 pm.

Group exhibit of 3 artists who have painted and exhibited together over the past 10 years.
Note the date of thr reception has been changed to February 9 from 2-4 pm.

This exhibition will feature two of my artworks, "Wind And Maple" and "Can't See The Forest For The Trees Are All Gone".

Dix aquarellistes de l'Association Eau Vive exposent des peintures en permanence au Café Moulin Lafayette. Formats, styles et prix variés. Juste à temps pour les Fêtes !!!
Vernissage 28 novembre de 17h00 à 19h00 hre

I have 3 small paintings at the Federation Gallery all from my Boro( a Japanese mending stitch) Series. They will be available to the end March and are located in the Shrink-wrap bins. Check it out if you are on the Island. You can also view the images of these paintings by clicking on the FederationGallery.com link above or preview them on this website under the Small Artworks Gallery. They can be purchased on line from the Federation site.

A collaborative show with the Delta Photo Club where photo club members provide photos and guild member artists show work painted from them. Gallery hours Thur - Sun 11am - 4pm
At Gallery 1710 in the Longhouse building on the campus of the South Delta Rec Centre.

The South Delta Artists Guild is sponsoring a combined Art Show with the Delta Photography Group. It is going to be an exciting show. Do come and visit. I will have two paintings in this show, inspired by two different photographs.

I am delighted to have a piece accepted in this juried exhibit at the Granville Island gallery of the Federation of Canadian Artists, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Group of Seven.

My latest painting 'The Peak' has been juried into the Group of Seven exhibition. It was inspired by a photograph I took, at the summit of Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver.
Works are honouring the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Group of Seven founders, their style and favourite subject matter.

Red Birches(Diptych)
Mixed Media on Canvas
48 inches by 48inches

Towering birches alight the sky with flaming red leaves.

HEAD IN THE CLOUDS is a group gallery show at Coast Collective Arts Centre, in Colwood.
I will be showing a painting 'Mountain Aura' at this show.
Come on out to the opening reception Saturday Feb 29, 1-3pm, hope to see you there!

A group show with four artists showing paintings in acrylic and encaustic.
Artist are Susan Geddes, Lisa Jackson, Lynda Lombardi and Dawna McGowan.

The gallery at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria
Monday & Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sundays - Closed

The first opening of the year will be an exhibition offering artists and art lovers alike the chance to view pieces of artwork featured in the exhibit which will be on display until March 18.

Erotic art by artists from Salt Spring and the Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island and Vancouver.

Wow - I have the Opportunity to show my work again at this fabulous venue. Located right in side the main doors of the University of Alberta Hospital it is accessible 24/7. Come and check out my mixed media - Solo show!

Join this Oil Painting Class with wonderful people. The experience is of all levels and I move around aiding students with what they need and this of course varies according to where they are and what they need. It is exciting to see the work that this class produces.

This is a great group of people that paints together and each one has their own style. Occasionally we all paint a painting together however if you do not want to do our chosen you are free to do your own picture. We are a fun group each developing our styles and wanting to learn.

I love showing my paintings at Allium Restaurant in Westboro, Ottawa, and so I'm very happy to be able to say that in September 2019 I'll be exhibiting a new selection of works for the clients of this lovely establishment. Details to come closer to the date!

Taking a trip from YVR? You'll spy two of my paintings in the domestic terminal.

Two of my paintings were accepted in the Annexe Gallery. They will be shown sometime in the next year, but you may ask to see them if you wish at any time. They are square, 20" x 20" and use gold leaf and oil and cold wax. I have posted one of them above, 'Bedrock III', and you can see the other on my website, 'Bedrock !V'

Judith is interested in the potential for interactions between Art and Science. She and partner Mike enthusiastically support the endeavors of the Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, Ontario. Eight of Judith's paintings have been accepted into the Perimeter Institute's art collection and installed in various venues within the Perimeter.

I will be giving a live demo continuing the subject of working up a tonal under-painting in oils from photographic references at the Don Valley Art Club (in the Forest Hill Library) - 666 Eglinton West.

Platinum Painters, Visual Artists present “At Home”, an exhibit of visual works that includes a special section devoted to what Vancouver Island represents to each of the 9 artists in the group.

The exhibit will run from February 28-March 5, 2020
at ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth St. in Sidney.

Featuring current works by:

PEGGY ACOMBA
PATRICIA BOYES
ROBERTA CALDER
KATHRYN COMPTON
CHRISTINE CRAWFORD
GAIL DOLYN
NILLE FIBIGER
MARIE GREEN
LOIS KISSINGER

Smart Art Event - PAINT NITE with a "TWIST"
1p to 4pm

$45.00 each

Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the new Smart Art “Paint In” with three hours of painting. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way.
Instructed by a professional and talented artist, you'll be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it.Smart Art events give you everything you need too! Instruction is provided by an expert coach, so no experience is required, and everything you need is supplied. You will also be given a take home kit with a supplies list and complete instructions included so that you can recreate this painting again if you wish.Grab your friends to paint and enjoy an awesome Painting Event.
15 seats available.
ages – 13+

After a very successful residency this July, I have been invited to display some of my work in the coffee shop for the month of March at the Hotel Grand Pacific. Coffee is great and treats are exceptional!!!!

Watercolor painting show

This painting was accepted into the Abstracted Show at the FCA Gallery on Granville Island.

CRITTERS: Celebrating wild and domestic critters found in the North Peace Region

The West Fine Art Show presents a spectacular array of art at its largest show yet this Spring! Langley School District Foundation will host the third annual early-spring edition of the West Fine Art Show on the weekend of March 6-8. The West Fine Art Show is, once again, planning a destination-social-event that will offer breathtaking interpretations of our western Canada lifestyle as well as the rare opportunity to meet and speak with each artist.
Features:
20 Artists in Attendance
Emerging Young Artists, a special display of Langley student art.
Kids Art Centre, a popular spot for youngsters while Mom and Dad enjoy the art show.
A portion of all art sales will be directed to the Langley School District Foundation.

Show hours:
March 6 7:00pm - 9:00pm
March 7 11:00am - 7:00pm
March 8 11:00am - 5:00pm

An exciting show celebrating birds, songs, and combinations of the two, in anticipation of Spring on the west coast. Reception March 8, 2020 from 1 to 3 pm.

I'm excited to be part of this amazing art show alongside 21 talented artists! I look forward to seeing you there.

Jan

A collection of artworks derived from common resource material to showcase the variety of interpretations by the artists of Flying Colours Artists Association. This is one of our favorite shows of the year, not to be missed.

Smart Art Event - PAINT NITE with a "TWIST"
1pm to 4pm

$45.00 each

Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the new Smart Art “Paint In” with three hours of painting. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way.
Instructed by a professional and talented artist, you'll be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it.Smart Art events give you everything you need too! Instruction is provided by an expert coach, so no experience is required, and everything you need is supplied. You will also be given a take home kit with a supplies list and complete instructions included so that you can recreate this painting again if you wish.Grab your friends to paint and enjoy an awesome Painting Event.
15 seats available.
ages – 13+

CANADA BLOOM IS A YEARLY EVENT IN TORONTO AT THE EXHIBITION CENTRE .

Artists are invited to participate showing or demonstrate some of they work.
I am happy to be again there with my artist friend Elizabeth. We will be demonstrating how to paint flowers and everyone can try they hands on making a small painting them self. Just for fun.
Hope to see you all and bring as many friends as possible.
The CANADA BLOOM SHOW IS combined with the Home show.

SEE YOU ON SATURDAY MARCH 14, WE WILL BE THERE FROM 11AM TO 2PM

Artist Amy Minson presents on painting and her art in the recent Columbia Museum of Art “En Pleine Aire in South Carolina” Exhibit..

I will again be participating in this popular event. Over 100 paintings will be displayed in the temporary classrooms at Glenlyon School by the Victoria Sketch Club from March 17 - 22. Opening reception is from 7 - 9 pm on March 17.

I will be participating in the Victoria Sketch Club members show March 17- March 22 at Glenlyon Norfolk junior school in Oak Bay, Victoria BC.
Opening reception is at 7pm on March 17th.
This will be the 111th annual VSC members show to take place at the school. The VSC has a long history as Victoria's longest running art group. I will have a 5 paintings in the show. There will be a good mix & variety of members work.

Pastels are one of the most immediate and satisfying mediums to work in. They can produce intense, vivid colours or soft and subtle shades. In this workshop you will be able to experience different techniques using colour and composition that will add atmosphere and depth to your paintings. There will be demos and plenty of one on one instruction. Joyce will demo on Sanded paper and Suede Board. Whether you are just beginning or an intermediate pastelist you will be able to develop your skills in this class and create a good working foundation for continuing your work at home. Catch the enthusiasm of pastel and work on your own reference material in this class or use the picture being demonstrated. No previous experience is necessary.

This workshop is now FULL. Waitlist available via above link.

Smart Art Event - PAINT NITE with a "TWIST"
1pm to 4pm
$45.00 each
Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the new Smart Art “Paint In” with three hours of painting. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way.
Instructed by a professional and talented artist, you'll be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it.Smart Art events give you everything you need too! Instruction is provided by an expert coach, so no experience is required, and everything you need is supplied. You will also be given a take home kit with a supplies list and complete instructions included so that you can recreate this painting again if you wish.Grab your friends to paint and enjoy an awesome Painting Event.
15 seats available.
ages – 13+

We are a group of 6 painters; some beginners, some life long artists.
We learn from each other, encourage and support each other.
Each of us has chosen a photograph or two that we want to paint.
Our goal: to produce 4 to 6 versions of each photo, each one our personal interpretation.
This will be our exhibit.
Linda Anderson, Linda Simrose, Linda Kirsten, Bernadette Doyle, Catherine Mottashed, Elaine Hughes.

Opening reception April 18 from 1 to 3 pm.
Workshops by Linda Anderson, acrylics using palette knives, April 19 and Elaine Hughes, watercolour perspective, May 3.

Celebrating 11 years on Salt Spring Island, Gallery 8's opening group show reception on April 17th, 5-8 p.m. Come by and meet the artists!

A Solo Exhibition by Cheryl Bailey OSA concerning native meadows, native plants and the imperative need to vastly increase the use of these plants to increase the native pollinator populations in a time of biodiversity crisis. Please subscribe to my (infrequent) newsletter for scheduled events during the exhibition. There will be two speakers(Lorraine Johnson -author and Don Scallen -naturalist) as well as artist talks.

This one day class is open to JDF 55+ Activity Centre members only. In this class we will revamp our palettes with a view to creating personalized colour wheels of paint that will produce vibrant, beautiful colours. Out with the mud!

Grand Bend Studio Tour - Enjoy the very best of the Art, Food and Music Grand Bend and area has to offer. Visit artists in their studios, enjoy chef's new creations and catch some great music, all happening May 1-3rd, 2020 in Grand Bend and area. Tour maps for 2020 will be available on the website at www.grandbendstudiotour.com by April. T

The Grand Bend Area Studio Tour features talented area artists working in a variety of mediums, as well as chefs and musicians. I will be displaying my photos at Baillie's Picture Framing and Sunset Arts Gallery, both at 63 River Road in Grand Bend.

In this one day workshop we will explore the use of hue, value, intensity, and detail to create atmospheric perspective in the landscape. We will also look at the use of wet on wet painting and glazing, to see how those techniques can help create distance and dimension. Participants are encouraged to bring their own reference materials, as well as having their drawings done and their paper mounted on a painting support before class begins, so that the full day can be spent on the actual painting. There will be some instructor demos as well as individual consultations and a group critique.10 am to 4 pm with half an hour for lunch. Supply list available from Artpod.

$45.00 each

The New Smart Art event
Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the new Smart Art “Paint In” with three hours of painting. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Instructed by a professional and talented artist, you'll be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it.
Smart Art events give you everything you need too! Instruction is provided by an expert coach, so no experience is required, and everything you need is supplied. You will also be given a take home kit with a supplies list and complete instructions so that you can recreate this painting again if you wish.
Grab your friends to paint and enjoy an awesome Painting Event.
15 seats available. ages – 13+

This course is now full. Waitlist available. See link above.

This is the 50th anniversary at the Sunnybrook Health Center in Toronto. Volunteers put up every year a wonderful art show with works from local artists, a milestone, it will be also a commemoration of Stan and Daphne Tully, who run the program/show for many years.

The show will be running from Sat.MAY 9.2020 TO JUNE 20.2020

I have the honor to show some of my paintings and like to invite everyone to come and see a wonderful show of fine art.

I like to thank the conveyors of the show my sincerely thanks, spec. Jenny and Neville Reid.

Rosemarie Dickob.com, for more info please e-mail me. Thanks a lot

One of B. C.’s largest art shows, the highly popular West Fine Art Show presents 18 exceptionally talented western Canadian artists and their breathtaking interpretations of our western Canada lifestyle. Beautifully staged, the West Fine Art Show offers soothing artistic ambiance accentuated by guitar music performed by John Gilliat and visitors to the show will enjoy the opportunity to meet and speak with each artist.

Featuring 18 Artists
John Gilliat Performing on guitar at our Art Show Center Stage
Childrens Art Center
Wine Bar

The large print boards will finally be printed in spring or early summer 2020 on Granville Island.

Scattered Artists are once again inviting the public to come out and see what they do and how they do it. Centered around the Cedar Hill Golf Course,the homes and gardens are open May 23 and 24 from 11 - 4pm. I will be showing my paintings in my half acre garden along with a very talented potter, jewelry maker, weaver and collectible knife maker. Would love to have you visit. My garden is at 3735 Ascot Drive, north end of the Cedar Hill Golf Course. Lots of parking at King's pond.

“Two Artists, Two Ways of Building Success” – Art Talk & Workshop
Anne Bowen & Richard Wong Presentation

Sat, June 27, 9:30am – 3:30pm
$95 + gst

PERFECT for EMERGING ARTISTS, and ANYONE who wants to learn how these two artists built a thriving art business in Victoria, BC! This is one event you won’t want to miss.

Anne Bowen and Richard Wong are two well known Victoria artists who took two different routes from each other to build their successful art business.

Join us to find out how Anne’s top three selling methods work to help her sell locally and internationally. She will share her method of finding venues for displaying art with the help of brandy laced hot chocolate, as well as where and how to market your work. Hear how Richard uses his market knowledge to build a thriving, diversified business that allows one to find out who customers are and what they’ll buy, in advance!

Bring pen and paper for notes (no recording devices please), hear their stories, and have a few laughs. Both Anne Bowen and Richard Wong promises to entertain, share and tell all; the good, the bad, and the ugly!

The Day:
Part 1: Art talk, presentations, success stories, best selling practices and more.
Part 2: Workshop, details, questions answered.



Registration: Call (250) 391-5522, In-Person, or click https://www.coastcollective.ca/courses/classes-calendar/

Exposition solo tout le mois de juillet.
Entrée gratuite

Solo exhibition, Month of July 2020
Entrance: Free

I am thrilled to be back painting in the Hotel Grand Pacific for the month of July. My paintings will be displayed throughout the lobby for the month and I hope to be painting 3 or 4 days a week on site.

Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday.

The CliffSide 6 will be exhibiting their themed show a second time at the Cedar Hill Cafe Gallery in the fall of 2020. Look for the reception date, demo times and other details closer to the date!

Works on display will include ceramic sculpture, original hand-pulled prints using a variety of processes and abstracted acrylic paintings.

A selection of the best of my paintings done en Plein Air during several painting trips to Provence. Reception date to be announced

The eleventh-annual Late-Summer edition of the West Fine Art Show, offers a perfect weekend adventure. Hosted at Glass House Estate Winery in beautiful south Langley, the show will feature 20 exceptional artists in a three-day exhibition. Langley Hospice Society and Glass House Estate Winery are hosting the West Fine Art Show which will once again present an exceptional group of artists. The result will be a destination art show, with free admission, that will welcome thousands of art lovers.

GLASS HOUSE ESTATE WINERY is located at 23449 0 Avenue Langley, B.C
Free parking and admission
Show hours:
Friday, Sep 18   7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, Sep 19   11:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday, Sep 20   11:00am - 5:00pm

In this class we will explore ways to make your watercolour paintings bolder, brighter and more powerful using colour. The session will focus first on materials, and secondly on how to use colour intensity to your advantage. You will be asked to bring examples of your own work that you feel are too timid, dull or muddy, as well as reference material that you want to work from and your usual paints and papers. We will triage your palette and discuss how to make high and low intensity colours. Through classroom exercises, demos, critiques and working through a new version of your subject, you will learn how to bring more vibrancy to your work. 10 am to 4 pm. See the Coast Collective website for a supply list.

In this class we will explore ways to make your watercolour paintings bolder, brighter and more powerful using values. In the first part of the class we will look at planning a value design, and how values relate to creating a strong focal point. We will then look at techniques you can use to save the white of your paper, and will practice various masking and painting ideas. We will also look at various methods to create dark values, including different pigments, lowered intensity, and methods of tinting other colours. We will learn how to make black and discuss why you might not want to! Bring examples of your own work that you feel are too timid, dull or muddy, as well as reference material that you want to work from and your usual paints and papers. Through classroom exercises, demos, critiques and working through a new version of your subject, you will learn how to bring more vibrancy to your work. See Coast Collective website for the supply list. 10 am to 4 pm.

Keep an eye on the ASSC website for when this exciting workshop comes. As requested by so many it is going to be done with Mixed Media and we will be working with the focus of composition. So excited to be offering this weekend workshop.

In July 2021 my art will be featured in a wall calendar, produced by Suzanne Heron at Blue Heron Arts. Look for them at retail outlets throughout Victoria!