Letters to the Earth: Between Despair and Hope

Letters to the Earth: Between Despair & Hope, the third edition of this exhibition, curated by Carmel Brennan, has grown into a powerful platform for candid discourse on environmental degradation and its impact on society. This exhibit unites artists from diverse backgrounds and mediums, each contributing their unique perspectives to a collective message of environmental urgency. Through painting, photography,  sculpture, and multimedia installation, the exhibition addresses themes of climate change, pollution, deforestation, sparking both reflection and a call to action . By blending despair with hope, the exhibit underscores the potential for change and the collective responsibility to protect our planet, serving as both a critique of current environmental practices and a call for sustainable solutions.

This exhibition featured  the works of: Dara Aram, Valerie Ashton, Kim Atkins, Ron Baird, Lara Band, Diana Bennett, Lynn Bishop, Michael Black, Lillian Yano Blakey, Carmel Brennan, Nancy R. Chalut, Sarah Cowley, Sheila Davis, D. Ahsén:nase Douglas, Alice Edwards, Jean Eng, Sue Ennis, Carlos Ferguson, Linda Finn, Cesar Forero, Sharron Corrigan Forrest, Janet Hendershot, Robin Kingsburgh, Sabrina Leeder, Bert Liverance, Tom Loach, Ian Mackenzie, Francis Muscat, Joseph Muscat, Mary Ng, Aileen Ogilvie, Gordana Olujic, Katharine Palmer, Frances Patella, Dominique Prevost, Mark Puigmarti, Janet Read, Heather Rigby, Wiley Saunders, Quan Steele, Carol Grant Stevens, Charles Stevens, Roger Sutcliffe, Joanna Swann, Judith Tinkl.

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Station Gallery: 1450 Henry Street, Whitby, On

www.stationgallery.ca


      Phone: 905 668-4185

 

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Feels Like Home

New art exhibition opens on September 26 - 29 October, 2024 at the RE/MAX Country Lakes Realty Inc Brokerage Gallery in Beaverton. Artist reception is on October 26, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 Feels Like Home showcases the talent of six Brock artists, Sheila Davis, Sarah Cowley, Darlene Hopkins, Carlos Ferguson, Penny Clayton and Kathy Andrews who have creatively used a diverse range of mediums and materials to explore the concept of home. Their work offers inspiration through their unique perspective and vision.  

Each piece in the exhibit reflects a harmonious blend of art and environment, encouraging viewers to reimagine their living spaces as extensions of their surrounding habitat. Whether through the use of organic materials, innovative techniques, or imaginative designs, these artists invite us to reflect on the ways we can create homes that not only provide comfort and beauty but also celebrate our relationship with nature.

From the textures of wood and textiles to the vibrant colors of paint, print, and pottery, Feels Like Home is a tribute to the art of living in harmony with both our personal environment while offering us new ways to enhance our home and habitat.

RE/MAX COUNTRY LAKES REALTY INC is located 364 Simcoe Street, Beaverton, Ontario L0K1A0

Opens Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday Closed.

Phone: 705 426 2905

The Savannah Sipping Society

 

The Beaverton Town Hall Players presented The Savannah Sipping Society, a heartwarming comedy penned by the talented author Jones Hope Wooten, and brought to life under the direction of producer Lucy Lehman. The play tells the story of four distinct Southern women, each grappling with personal challenges while seeking fresh starts. Through a mix of humor, deepening friendships, and the comfort of sharing their favorite drinks, the women embark on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way they realized they had much in common and delightfully brought the audience along  (relatively), to share the joy and fun of friendship negated to life while having a few sips of their drinks.

The production debuted on September 20th and will continue with evening performances on September 27th at 8:00 PM, as well as matinee shows on September 28th and 29th at 2:00 PM. Producer Lucy Lehman expressed particular excitement about the inclusive nature of the cast, highlighting the involvement of a performer who uses a wheelchair, further underscoring the production’s commitment to diversity and representation.

 

 

The theatre is wheelchair accessible with an elevator. It is located at 397 Simcoe Street,  2^nd floor Auditorium, Beaverton , Ontario.

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The second Annual Printmakers Festival

 The second Annual Printmakers Festival commenced on September 5th at the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture, bringing together a diverse array of talent in the realm of fine art printmaking. This year's collective exhibition showcases the intricate and evocative works of esteemed artists, including Ron Baird, Rashmi Baird, Sarah Cowley, Sergei Firer, Ted Fullerton, Fred Hagan, Stanley Lewis, JJ Martyn, Charles Pachter, Viktor Tinkl, and George Walker. Each artist contributes a unique voice to the exhibition, offering a rich tapestry of styles, techniques, and perspectives that span the spectrum of contemporary printmaking.

The exhibition is a celebration of the printmaking craft, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with works that explore various themes, from the deeply personal to the broadly cultural. The festival not only highlights the technical mastery involved in printmaking but also the creative expression that defines each piece.

Running through November 3rd, the festival includes several key events that invite deeper engagement with the artists and their work. An artist reception will be held on September 22nd from 12 to 2 pm, providing a chance for attendees to meet and converse with the featured artists in a relaxed setting. Additionally, Viktor Tinkl will offer insights into his work on October 6th, 12pm-2pm and Curator's Walk and Talk is scheduled for October 20th, with curator Charlote Hale offering more insights into the exhibition's themes and artistic significance. This event is a must-see for art enthusiasts and collectors alike, as it presents a rare opportunity to experience the works of some of the most prominent figures in contemporary printmaking in Canada.

The Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture is

located:149 High Street, Sutton, Ontario 

Phone: 905 722 9587

www:thegcac.ca

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B.A.C Raffle at Sunderland & Beaverton Fall Fair 2024

Stop by Brock Arts & Culture booth at the Sunderland Fall Fair on September, 10 -11, 2024 or at the Beaverton Fall fair September 13-14, 2024 to fill out a ballot to win this beautiful painting by Brock Artist Sheila Davis.

Sheila Davis is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists, the Ontario Society of Artists and a Signature Status member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Sheila’s work has been featured in magazines, on television and is included in private and corporate collections around the world. She is represented by various galleries throughout Canada and participates in select exhibitions throughout the year. 

Sheila is inspired by the friction and play of textures where surface planes meet. The tangled under growth competing for light and space. A play of forces, where colour and temperature meld or clash for dominance - a battle of the elements, Earth, Sky, Water and all they encompass. She believes an Artist interprets best what they know intimately…what surrounds them personally and they touch daily… what influences on a deep emotional level either conscious or unconscious. For her this is the untouched Ontario landscape… tangled, unfettered and unfinished…a work in progress, constantly growing and striving towards light, strength and freedom from constraint.(www.sheiladavis.ca)

A special thanks to artist Sheila Davis for her support and generous donation of this 12x12 painting on wood panel, value $450.00 for this raffle.

To learn more about Sheila or see more of her work you can visit her site: Sheila Davis SCA OSA SFCA - The Art of Sheila Davis

    

Sunderland Fall Fair: www.agfair.ca

Beaverton Fall Fair: www.beavertonfallfair.ca