Events

Each year, the Art Collection Advisory Committee encourages local artists to participate in Strathcona County's Annual Art Acquisition program.

Culture Fest highlights the wonderful diversity of arts, culture, and the not for profit organizations that operate within Strathcona County. We hope that this three week event will be something the entire community can enjoy. Engage with many of the local arts & culture organizations that have all taken a hit to membership and engagement over the last year due to COVID-19. Let's all work together to bring art, joy, fun, and life back into our community.

Can you find all of the Golden Paintbrushes? Hidden amongst the displays are a secret number of paint golden paint brushes like this one.

Click on the link for map of art sites.

Sculpture by Gary Cherneff and textiles by Joanna Rogers.

I have quite a variety of art items in this little gallery...ranging from Art Dolls, stained glass, wood burning and so on. Come by and have a look. Open weekends from until 4, with artists in attendance to help you out. Distancing rules in effect.
Bring a friend and both your names will entered in our monthly draw for a $25 gift certificate to spend at the gallery. See you there. Judy

Ida & Celia circa 1943
24 by 18
Acrylics on Canvas

The inspiration for My Ladies of Summer series came from looking at old family photos. These two are mother and daughter enjoying a day at the beach circa 1943. They are both wearing sandals with socks. A very cute look!

This painting received, Honourable Mention - Pride and Centre 2021 at the Federation of Canadian Artists Juried Show.

This online show features work by artists from the Southern Gulf Islands.

Four of my paintings/mixed media works are available for sale in the Shop of the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts Web site. Please check it out.
Thanks!

I invite you to see two of my new paintings in this, the 36th Spring Show of the Toronto Watercolour Society

Each weekend during this event there will be different artists set up in this historic building on Whyte Avenue in Edmonton. Unlike other years it is indoors and will adhere to strict Covid-19 rules.

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

20 of Charlene's paintings will be on display, and available for sale, in this spectacular location

MY FIRST PAINTINGS DOING ACRYLIC POOR. SO MUCH FUN, CHECK IT OUT, WILL POST MORE WHEN MORE IS FINISHED.

HAPPY HEALTHY DAY TO EVERYONE. ROSEMARIE

In the Museum, guests will be able to tour the 2021 Members’ Juried Art Exhibition now on display in the Richard E. Winter Gallery and Torrey Family Gallery. Guests are invited to view the art in person or anytime in an online gallery at www.fredericremington.org. (go to "Browse" then "Exhibit". The exhibit is on display until September 12, 2021. Many of the works are for sale with one third of the proceeds benefiting the Frederic Remington Art Museum, and two thirds going to the artist.

An annual juried show of contemporary fine arts and crafts featuring work by more than 100 Southern Gulf Islands artists.

"Whether inside or out, we all have a light that shines..." Art show curated by Monica Bennett, featuring Pender Island artists.

Two of my paintings were chosen to be in the Rental and Sales Gallery. This one is called 'The Midas Touch', mixed media on rice paper. The other is titled 'Release', oil and cold wax on board, 24" x 24".

I'm thrilled to be the artist chosen for the SLCA 6 month exhibit at the Ogdensburg International Airport located on Route 812 in Ogdensburg, NY. If you're flying out from Ogdensburg check it out. Or, just head over to see it.

VAM43 JURIED SHOW OF FINE ARTS LAUNCH
Visual Arts Mississauga (VAM) at Riverwood is pleased to announce it will launch its anticipated 43rd Annual Juried Show of Fine Arts online today: Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 3pm live on the VAM Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/vamriverwood. The virtual exhibition will also be linked to VAM’s website at visualartsmississauga.com. This prestigious art exhibition will kick-off Mississauga’s 2021 season of cultural events.
VAM43 will showcase an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary visual art works. Over 150 artists applied to the exhibition province-wide. VAM's expert Jurors have selected 43 artworks to be on exhibition at vamjuriedshow.com from January 14 – December 31, 2021. The Awards are proudly sponsored by DeSerres.
Enjoy the exhibition!

Witness, oil on gallery wrapped canvas, 48" x48". Ready to hang, not framed.
This exhibition is very strong with very talented artists.
My painting received Honourable mention. I am flattered that my painting was chosen from among so many great images.

Windows hanging in the window at the Life of Pie bakery, 1134 Bank St., are for sale at the bakery.

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.

The CliffSide 6 will be taking their Collaborations show on the road, with a second stop at the new Esquimault Community Arts Hub. Featuring works from both our previous shows in Metchosin and Sooke, as well as new works, the core theme is collaboration with each other, and with artist friends from the community. ECAH is open Wed through Sat 10 am to 5 pm.

Des centaines d'oeuvres en miniature ont été sélectionnées, artistes de plusieurs pays et continents. Nombreux prix et distinctions.

Our first Art in the Garden event this year. Judi will be showing her exotic jewelry, Bob will be showing his collectible knives, Richard, his paintings are art cards and I will be showing my woven fashions and a few paintings. Social distancing will be in place. Lots of parking at King's Pond a few yards down the road.

In My Playground. Mixed Media on Canvas. 30" x 36"

A members show celebrating the summer sun! Open Wed through Sun 11 am to 4 pm.

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!

I have been invited to do a solo show at the Grand Pacific Hotel in their rather grand lobby for the month of July. It will be wonderful to be back there again this summer.

Girl on a Swing Mixed Media on Canvas. 36" x 36 "

Grandma’s Pink Serving Dish

36 by 48
Mixed Media on Paper

Grandma's Pink Dish

Pattern Code: RWISTAR
Description: Chintz, Floral, Red, Gold Trim
Pattern: Starflower by Royal Winton
Circa 1930

Once again the premier Southern Vancouver Island art show is online only, due to Covid 19 concerns, but I'm excited to have one piece accepted into the show again this year! More to come!

I will be showing my paintings in the lobby and restaurant again this August. So excited to be back again at the "Coast"

Members of Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography are pleased to announce their presentation of two group shows in conjunction with the Scotiabank CONTACT 2021 Photography Festival.

The twelvth-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 18 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 amaze you. Partial proceeds of all art sales at the show will be donated by the artists to the Langley Hospice Society. This event will operate in full compliance of the provincial health orders in effect at the time of the show.

I am thrilled to be back at Laurel Point Inn again this November. The hotel has had extension renovations and the lobby area is a stunning place to showcase art.