Friday, July 31, 2009

Art for the Home

Presented by Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
July 30-August 30, 2009
Featuring eight local artists who will help you choose the right home accent pieces from a full line of art including sculpture, glass, wood and pottery as well as paintings and prints. Please see the BMFA web site for more information.

Year of the Light Art Exhibition

July 31 from 7-9
Southampton Art Gallery Year of the Light Art Exhibition Gala Opening and Awards Presentation.
Organic wine from the Frog Pond Farm organic winery in Niagara will be served, along with refreshments. Fund-raising raffles will be taking place and you could win a wine and gift filled basket or the Chantry Island Gourmet Getaway package. Help the Southampton Art Gallery congratulate community artists upon their achievement for this important exhibit to honour Chantry Island Lighthouse’s 150th anniversary! For more details visit Southampton Art Gallery web site.

A great weekend of art in the area!

Update: An image of the Year of the Light Art Exhibition has been added. Thank you Aly, for sending this image in response to our request.


Bruce Peninsula Art Show

July 31, 7-9pm - opening and meet the artists Friday night. August 1, 2, & 3 Saturday, Sunday and holiday Monday the show is 11 am to 5 pm. This show takes place at the Lion's Head School on Moore Street. I enjoy going to this show and try to make it every year. The sales desk seems to be quite busy. Check the Bruce Peninsula Art Show web site for more details.

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Bruce Peninsula Artist's Studio Tour July 11 & 12

Meet the talented artists on the Bruce Peninsula this weekend. Maps are available at tourist info centres and area merchants and on their web site.

This year there is an exciting and diverse mix of talent and artistry with 27 artists at 14 locations. Art works featured include pottery; stained, fused and flame worked glass; mosaics; oil, acrylic and watercolour painting; hand painted tiles and plates; wood carving, silver and bead jewellery, photography and much more.

The Studio Tour provides a unique opportunity to meet artists, see where they create and often includes demonstrations of various art techniques.

Enjoy!