A Celebration of Canada show Opens in St. Albert

Glorious and Free: A Celebration of Canada  (VASA, St. Albert) opened on June 27 and will run until July 29. This juried show was open to all Albertan artists so the viewer will see a wide range of works. I was fortunate enough to have four of my pieces accepted. The opening/artist reception is July 6 from 6- 9:00 pm. A cash bar and appetizers will be served and I will be in attendance. Come out for a great show!

Hidden Treasures Open Studio is now over

The last two days were long but fruitful with many people coming out to the Red Barn/Ottewell Centre to see some great art. Thank you to everyone who came out! It was great to fun. And many people entered the draw for my door prize but, unfortunately, only one individual walked away with my fused glass pendant necklace.

And now I am off working on a series for an upcoming juried show. I will post images when the series is complete.

Setting up for the Hidden Treasures Open Studio Tour

So today was quite busy as I spent the morning setting up my "studio" in the Red Barn/Ottewell Centre, Sherwood Park. I will be showing a wide variety of art pieces from soft pastel to mixed media to monotype prints. I will also exhibit some of my fused glass platters. With the bright sunny weather forecast for this weekend, come out to the Red Barn, pick up a tour brochure and enjoy a day in Strathcona county.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA! An Exhibition Celebrating Canada

Yikes! With all the final preparations for the Open Studio tour this weekend (June 24-25) in Sherwood Park, I forgot to post another show in which you can view some of my small mixed media pieces. I was fortunate enough to be juried into the "Glorious and Free-A Celebration of Canada" held at VASA, St. Albert. The show runs from June 27 to July 29 with the opening reception on July 6 from 6-9 p.m..

Art Walk...Only One Week Left

With all the planning for the upcoming studio tour as well as trying to gain a handle on my lawn.garden, I almost forgot about the Art Walk @ The Bookstore on Perron Street, St. Albert. There is a little over a week left before I have to take down my pieces. With the upcoming forecast sunny days, head on over to the store and check out my work.

One of the pieces on display at The Bookstore

What's Around the Corner for Me? AN ART STUDIO TOUR!!!

So for the weekend of June 24 and 25 visitors can come out to the Red Barn/Ottewell Centre and view a group of artists at work, myself included. There will be snacks, draws, and, of course, great art available for purchase. Everyone is invited to attend this location as well as the other events taking place at the Clay Hut, Gallery 501 and the Sparks Gallery. So set aside some time that weekend, pray for good weather and come out and enjoy this cultural event!!!

Visit Spruce Grove to see Some Art

So, I entered the Open Seniors' Competition sponsored by the Allied Arts Council (Spruce Grove). I did not take home any prizes but I did come across this image of my work being displayed.  You can not see it too well but it is the graphite drawing top row, third from the left titled "The Country Road."
The show runs one more week until next Friday, June 16.

Celebration This Thursday!

A quick reminder that this Thursday June 8 is the reception at Gallery 501 for the Strathcona Salon Series at 7:00. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine or non-alcoholic drink (your preference),some great food supplied by Vicki's and view some fantastic local art !

P.S. I do have two pieces in the exhibition, although they can not be acquired by the County as they bought a piece last year.

Long Day...Trip to Calgary

ROAD TRIP!! Today I had to go to Calgary to pick up my art work that was on display at the South Jubilee Auditorium. The drive was great with a few stops along the way to give my back a break  (had to stop at Red Deer's Home Sense and Winners...always great selection there!!!).

With my piece returned I immediately submitted it for consideration in a St. Albert show at the public art gallery. Here's hoping that it will be juried into the show.

Renewal