June Art Shows & Events

Until June 14, 2012

Bev Morgan Studio at the Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, ON
A new original watercolour & batik series entitled "Lighthouse Near & Far" will be exhibited by Bev Morgan at the Southampton Art Gallery as part of the visiting Artist program. On display May 14th- June 14th, 2012.

Until June 23, 2012

3rd Annual Juried Art And Photography Show 

At the Meaford Hall- Meaford, ON

The Third Annual Show draws upon the works of artists from Grey, Bruce and Simcoe Counties for exhibition in the beautiful, light-filled Galleries at historic Meaford Hall. Arts patrons can expect to see a wide array of mediums in both fine art and photography categories. Reception celebrating all artists including winning entries May 31 from 4 to 6pm.

June 1- 3, 2012 

Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Studio & Art Tour 2012. 

Artist Reception, May 30th, 5 to 7 pm

BMFA, Collingwood, ON

June 2-3, 2012 

Tom Thomson Art Gallery Owen Sound, ON  
Doors Open & Tom Thomson Art Gallery 
Doors Open coincides with the final weekend of Tactile Desires: The Work of Jack Sures. Visitors will have the exciting opportunity to experience some behind-the-scenes activity at the Gallery, not normally visible to the public. Staff will be on hand to discuss all the details, as they inspect, wrap and crate the over 130 fragile pieces of clay sculpture, and prepare it for shipment to the next venue. 
All Day Event


June 2 - July 1, 2012

Creemore, ON
Mad and Noisy Gallery presents: Un-Earthed: Dynamic Renderings of Nature’s Gifts
 Norma Lee, Sue Miller, Douglas Brown, Rosemary Molesworth, Frith Bail, Taylor Ledden, Elaine Wigle
 Opening Reception: June 2nd, 2:00 til 5:00 pm. 

During the month of June, Mad and Noisy’s “group of seven” will celebrate the beauty of nature’s elements through the mediums of jewellery, oil paintings, wood, clay, and watercolours.  Beyond the beautiful gem inlay and goldsmith work of Elaine Wigle, this show will juxtapose the work of three landscape artists against the creations of three vessel makers.  Whether the work captures the fantastic sunsets over large bodies of water, depicts the whimsy of wildlife, or reveals the inner beauty of our country’s magnificent trees, this exhibition will pay tribute to the natural materials, diverse textures, striking lines and organic shapes of our rich surroundings.


June 6-24, 2012
Monarchs of the North, Charles Pachter  
BMFA, Collingwood, ON

Opening Reception, June 9th 3 to 5 pm


Charles Pachter, painter, printmaker, sculptor, designer, historian, and lecturer, is one of Canada’s leading contemporary artists.  “Monarchs of the North,” will show concurrently with the finalists for the 2012 Murray J. Clerkson Art Award for emerging local artists, on view in the Clerkson Gallery at the Arts Centre.

June 9 at 10:00am until June 10 at 5:00pm
At Dancing Fools Pottery
495579 Veterans Rd. South, Holland Centre, Ontario
An arts and local food event celebrating the table and the custom of sharing meals with family and friends. Don't miss this chance to purchase fine crafts and local epicurean fare! 

June 10 - 24, 2012 
Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound, ON   

GROWING UP GAY IN BRUCE AND GREY 

The AIDS Committee of Guelph and Wellington County (now serving Grey Bruce) in co‐operation with the Tom Thomson Art Gallery and FotoArt, will be presenting a photography exhibit depicting life for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from the area.

June 10 - September 16 2012

Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound, ON  
“Echo Utopias” by Penelope Stewart 

A trans-disciplinary practice for twenty years exploring the shifts and interplay between what are often seen as binary tensions of architecture/ornament, nature/culture, visible/invisible, perception/memory, utopia/dystopia.  This is where the dualities of nature and architecture collide and collapse mutating into an indeterminate space or landscape.


June 10 - September 16 2012

Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound, ON  
“Derivation II” by Michael Jacob Ambedian
Paintings by the artist’s grandmother along with sculptures (sometimes kinetic) created by the artist using sawdust and carpenter’s glue that reference the landscape images in the paintings. This exhibition was specifically conceived and designed for this particular gallery space, and looks at the work of the artist and his great grandmother within the  continuum of Canadian art history.


June 10 - September 16 2012

Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound, ON  

100 Squares: Tout Le Monde (Exhibition & Sale)

The French phrase "Tout le Monde" translates to "everyone" or to "the whole world", which is fitting for a project that celebrates the diverse range of artistic practice within the region.


Saturday, June 16, 2012  

Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound, ON  

 7:00 PM 
Born to be Wild Again: A Rockin’ Gala  

 Join us for a thrilling event with live music, great food, door prizes, raffles, and much more. Back by popular demand - Bunkhouse Romeo - Dance the Night Away to your favorite classic rock covers. Take a walk on the Wild Side! Sponsored by Coffin Ridge Winery and MacLean’s Ales. 

Tickets $75 – Available at the Gallery or Call: 519.376.1932


Sunday, June 17, 2012   

Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound, ON  

Visit the Art Gallery Studio for an afternoon of family fun with arts & crafts activities. All are welcome. Free  

June 21-23 2012

Youth Theatre Coaltion’s Willy Wonka – The Musical 

Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound, ON 

Come and join the journey as an eccentric group of golden-ticket holders meet an even more eccentric candy maker with big ideas, and even bigger ambitions for these young wide-eyed children! Directed by Sean Morris, this production is sure to be fun for the whole family! The world tastes good because the candy man thinks it should!
Willy Wonka Performances:
Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 7 pm


Friday, June 22, 2012 at 7 pm


Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 2 pm


Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 7 pm
Adults and Seniors $20   Students $10

 

June 25-July 28, 2012

GALLERY Ways of Seeing at Meaford Hall. Meaford, ON

Ariel Lyons' up close/unusual viewpoint includes iridescent, interference, and metallic colours creating movement in textural compositions, communicating with the viewer on another level. 
Jane Hunter's series brings challenge in concept, imagery or technique. Meditative painting seeks to convey through composition, colour and rhythm a sense of being 'there' in spirit. Acrylic/watercolour on canvas


June 27-July 29, 2012
“Outside In” Show and sale featuring 40 artist members of GBACA

BMFA, Collingwood, ON

The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Centre Time: 11 am to 5 pm

Come to our Place 

June 30th-July 30th
“Come to Our Place” 20th Anniversary of Artists around the Sound at the Southampton Art Gallery, ON

Opening reception July 1st 2-4pm
Join us this holiday weekend to welcome the artists from the "Artists Around the Sound" for a celebration of their 20th anniversary with a feature exhibition “Come to Our Place”. This exhibit is an opportunity to experience 20 years of fantastic studio art work all in one location! Artists participating in this exhibit create works in a wide spectrum of mediums including pottery, wood turning, oil painting, weaving, organic sculpture and are highly influenced by the geography and beautiful landscapes that encompasses Georgian Bay, Grey and Bruce Counties. Free admission.


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Call to Artists - Grey Bruce and Simcoe

June 15th Deadline
Grey County Artists - Fine Art Exhibition & Sale
Culture Days Art Show at the Flesherton Kinplex, Flesherton Ontario
Sept 29 & Sept 30, 2012, 10 - 4 pm daily.

This call for entry is open to artists that reside in Grey, Bruce or Simcoe Counties.

$25 fee for membership.
Download membership form and more details, available on The Art Map website for a limited time.
Please share this with any artists you know in the area.

May Art Shows and Events

Apple Tree in Bloom by Vera Dernovsek

The Art Map 2012 calendar features Apple Tree in Bloom by Vera Dernovsek a Bruce County Artist.

May 13th is Mother's Day.

Is there really a better way to shop for Mom than using The Art Map as your shopping guide? The Art Map features artists who create original handmade jewellery, pottery, glass, paintings and metal work. Mom will love it. We have our galleries categorized by location as well as type of work, making your shopping experience much easier. Or on Mother's Day take Mom on an art gallery tour visiting some of the galleries listed here.

Please check back because I keep adding to this list.

May 1 to May 24
Meaford Hall Galleries, Meaford, ON
Queen's Jubilee Exhibit
About the history of the British Royalty as well as Meaford's historical connections with England.

May 2nd to 27th, 2012
Bridging Cultures, BMFA, Collingwood, ON
Xixojing Yan and Henna Kim
Paper sculpture and installations, mixed media on Korean paper and encaustic on board.
Opening reception and artists talk Tuesday May 15 from 7-9 pm

May 5 - 6, 2012
Meet some of the Saugeen Co Op artists at the Hanover Home and Garden Show.
At the P&H Centre in Hanover, ON.
Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 10-4 pm.

May 12 to June 30 2012
Gina Duque, Rebirth: A Journey Within
Marcello Suaznabar, Dreams and Temptations
Opening Reception May 12 2-4 pm at the Durham Art Gallery, Durham ON

Until May 13th, 2012
Feast for the Eyes Juried Art Exhibit and Food Fundraiser, Southampton Art School and Gallery Shop, Southampton, ON
10th Annual art exhibition

Until May 31st
, 2012
Uncommon Ground  Gallery de Boer, Owen Sound
, ON
Tuesday to Thursday 9:30 – 6:00; Friday: 9:30 – 7:00; Saturday: 9:30 – 5:00

May 26 to June 10th
Matilda Swanson Gallery, Clarksburg ON
1st Annual Spring Promotional Art Sale.

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May long weekend (May 21st is Victoria Day) signals the opening of Tobermory galleries
Paul Murray's Gallery
Golden Gallery
Circle Arts Gallery

May 21, 2012
Bruce Peninsula Artists' Co-op opens for the Season, Ferndale ON

Now Open Weekends
Perivale Gallery, May 20
Opens for the season on weekends. After June 15th gallery will be open 7 days a week.

April Art Shows 2012

Boat Lake by Gary Hammell

My copy of The Grey & Bruce Landscape calendar is turned to April, and this month's painting is by Gary Hammell at Beach Stone Studio in Sauble Beach.

Happy Easter Weekend everyone! The weather is a bit chilly but it looks like a great weekend to get out and about. Here are a few events happening in the area in April. The snow is gone.

April 2 - 28
Youth Juried Art Show
Meaford Hall, Meaford Ontario
2nd Annual Juried Art Show open to all under the age of 18 from Grey, Bruce and Simcoe Counties. The best in photography and fine art.

April 4 - 29, 2012
BMFA
the 32nd annual juried Member Art Show, reception April 5 from 5-7 pm in Collingwood, Ontario.

April 14 - 15, 2012
Cottage Country Show in Thornbury, Ontario
The Art Map Launch
We'll have copies of The Art Map with us hot off the press.

April 14, 2012 Bruce County Museum, Southampton, Ontario
Susan Seitz and Sharon Barfoot
Pushing Colour
Opening Reception Saturday April 14, 2012, 1-4 pm

Uncommon Ground Revisited
Continues at Gallery de Boer in Owen Sound, Ontario

April 13 to May 13
Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, Ontario
Feast for the Eyes, Juried Art Exhibit and Food Fundraiser

This is just a small sampling of what you can do in the area.
Visit The Art Map website for a full list of galleries and studios, many of which are open and have something going on. There is a pdf with a full list of all the locations in the area. It helps you plan your route.

Call to Artists & Hosts
Manitoulin Island Fine Arts Association.
Call for entry for artists and hosts for the 2012 Manitoulin Island Art Tour.
July 20, 21, 22 2012, 11-4pm each day.
Deadline for registration is May 18, 2012.

Check out the travel links for more on what there is to do in the area at this time of year. Do the  waterfall and lighthouse tours. The Bruce Trail runs through the area as well.

March Came in Like a Lion

March began with some wild weather but now looks very lamb like, much like Debra's painting.

My calendar is turned to March and Debra Lynn Carrol's wonderfully detailed oil painting, Winter Contours. If you would like to see this painting in person, at present it is hanging at the Loft Gallery in Clarksburg, ON. It's a fine example of Debra's detailed painting style.

Winter Contours by Debra Lynn Carrol

What's happening in March?

Poster for Lost and Found

If you into recycling you would probably enjoy this show at the BMFA in Collingwood, ON. This group takes recycling and repurposing to a new level.

Lost and Found
February 29 - March 30, 2012
March 17, 3-5pm
Artist Talk 5-6:30 pm
The Reclaimers Collective
Alanna Baird, Kevin Roach, Roger Wood, Susan Valyi, Kevin MacLean, Steven White and Winnipeg artist Peter C. Graham. Curated by Kevin MacLean and Kaz Jones.

All artists are working with found bits and pieces and making something interesting.

At the Tom Thomson Gallery you can actually bid on art created from recycled building materials.
A Tale of Two Steeples
March 20 to 24, 2012
Work by 18 artists who took discarded building materials from the old spire at St. George's church and made them into art. Reception on March 24 from 7-9 is the final bidding opportunity and close of the show.

Durham Art Gallery in Durham, ON
Opening March 17th at 2 pm
Shows run until May 6, 2012
Vessels of Prayer, by Cindy McKenna
Flood and Fiction by Paul Roorda
West Grey Photo Contest

Meaford Hall, Meaford ON
Pastel Artists Show
Saturday March 4 to Saturday March 31, 2012
Member artists from across Canada
Monday to Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday from 1 pm to 4 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm

Loft Gallery, Clarksburg, Ontario
Nature's Changing Palette
Opening March 24, 2012, show runs until April 9, 2012
Reception 2 pm - 6 pm Saturday March 24
Debra Lynn Carroll is famous for her large colourful and textural landscape paintings. For the first time in 10 years Debra is putting together a Solo Show and this time it's in her own gallery. Her paintings will fill the main gallery. The demand for her paintings has always been high. Don't miss this show if you are a fan of realistic nature paintings.

Call to Artists: The registration form for the Meaford Hall Annual Juried Show May 28 to June 23 currently is here.

Links to other galleries and shops with regular hours

Victoria Park Gallery, Kincardine, Ontario

Nature's Millworks, Paisley, Ontario

Owen Sound Artists Co-op, Owen Sound, Ontario

Southampton Art School and Gallery Shop, Southampton Ontario

Browse through over 50 galleries and studios listed on The Art Map.

The 8th edition of the printed version of The Art Map will be going to the printer this week. Look for it out there starting in April. We'll keep you posted.

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Fabulous February Gallery Events

From Ravenna by Ofra Svorai

It's February and my 2012 Grey Bruce calendar is turned to Ofra Svorai's painting From Ravenna by Ofra Svorai. This painting depicts the beautiful scenery that we are so fortunate to have in this part of Ontario.

Ofra was born and raised on a Kibbutz in Israel. Ofra has always been surrounded and inspired by nature. She moved to Canada in 1973 and enrolled at Sheridan College School of Design, graduating with honors in 1977. She works as a full time artist. Her work can be seen at galleries, her own showroom near Kimberley, Ontario and her website. www.ofrasvorai.com

Here's what's happening at the galleries. The weather has been great for driving this year so it's a great time to get out there and enjoy the snow.

Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound, Ontario
Teaching a Stone to Talk - Barbara Todd until March 25
Convergence the 49th Annual Juried Exhibition until March 25
Canadian Spirit - The Tom Thomson Experience - ongoing

Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound, Ontario
Seeing Red "The SEXibition" featuring burlesque and erotic art Feb 14 (Valentine's Day)
Presented by the Roxy Theatre and Tom Thomson Art Gallery
Tickets

Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Collingwood Ontario
BMFA Members Art Show - Feb 1-26

Gallery de Boer, Owen Sound, Ontario
Uncommon Ground Revisited now on

Meaford Hall Galleries, Meaford, Ontario
Lots going on in the theatre
In the gallery:
Abstractions: Works on Paper
Jean Francis, Terry Golletz, Sharon Barfoot, Peri Jolley, Lorraine Boucher, Pat Keeling, Val Kent, and Sandy Esplen. Meet the artists Feb 11 & 17

Links to some of the galleries and shops open with regular hours in the area, visit their websites for the lastest hours and days open.
Victoria Park Gallery, Kincardine, Ontario
Nature's Millworks, Paisley, Ontario
Durham Art Gallery, Durham Ontario
Loft Gallery, Clarksburg, Ontario
Owen Sound Artists Co-op, Owen Sound, Ontario
Southampton Art School and Gallery Shop, Southampton Ontario

Browse through over 50 galleries and studios listed on The Art Map.
We're working on the 8th edition of the printed version of The Art Map right now.
Look for it in early April.

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It's 2012 and Winter is here.

Winter Shadows in Bruce County by Tina Revie

Happy New Year Everyone!

A new year begins I want to thank everyone for their support and interest in The Art Map.
My 2012 Grey Bruce Landscape Calendar is turned to Tina Concetta Revie's January painting Winter Shadows in Bruce County. Want to purchase a calendar for yourself or a friend? Visit our website or just use the link to the right. This is the first year that we have produced a calendar and the response has been great.

What's happening at the galleries in January of 2012?

These galleries are open year-round.

At Tom Thomson Gallery, Owen Sound
Convergence - January 15 - March 25
The 49th Annual Juried Exhibition, I think this is the longest running annual show in the area. If I'm wrong please set me straight.
The opening is Sunday January 15 at 2 pm.
Barbara Todd
Teaching a stone to talk - January 15 - March 25
At the Gallery Shop
Portraits of Tom - January 15 to March 26
An exhibition and sale of art by regional artists.

Owen Sound Artist's Co-op, Owen Sound
Photovoice, a show of Photography with narratives taken and composed by local First Nations youth from Cape Croker and Saugeen. More details about the show can be found on the co-op website. This show is funded partly by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Gallery de Boer, Owen Sound
Uncommon Ground Revisited.
Not sure of the dates of this exhibit.

Griffin Gallery at the Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound
Beyond the Horizon until Feb 11, 2012
Paintings by Sarah Slater

Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton
New works are coming in.

Victoria Park Gallery, Kincardine
Visit their website for information.

Meaford Hall Galleries, Meaford
Quilt Exhibit, Friendship Circle Quilters from January 9 to February 4

Loft Gallery, Clarksburg
Visit their website for current events.

BMFA, Collingwood
2012 Visiting Artist Series
January 4 - 29
Reception January 13th at 7 pm.

The Colour Jar, Durham
Life Drawing Classes starting Jan 23 running to Feb 27
Other classes offered, check the website for more info or Durham Art School to register online.

Here's a list of other Studios and galleries in the Bruce, Grey, Southern Georgian Bay and Manitoulin Island that are open, open by appointment or open seasonally. There are hours listed and maps on each studio's page. They're divided into categories to make searching easier.

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It's Winter in Grey, Bruce and Manitoulin Island

Dec 3, 2011
A Christmas Festival of Art
at Christ Church Lion's Head
A show put on by the Bruce Peninsula Artists

Dec 1 - 24
24 Days to Christmas
The Saugeen Artists Co-op is having a show at a store in Hanover until Christmas. Visit their website for more details about the hours. The store will be open 7 days a week until Dec 24th, but the hours are different every day. Pop by and have a look at the work of 22 artists.

Dec 2011 and January 2012
Deck the Walls - GBACA's Annual Art Show and Sale
Collingwood Library
55 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood ON
The opening reception is Friday December 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 at the library. A visit to this unique art show will provide you with the chance to immerse yourself in beautiful art and do some shopping and support your library all at the same time as a generous donation will be made to the library by the artists for work purchased.

Of course there are lots of other things happening in the area this is just a sampling of the area's art shows.
Check out links to other galleries here.

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