October Studio Tours

The fall seems to be prime time for art studio tours. Get out of the city and enjoy the work of local artists as well as fantastic scenery.

October 3, 4 & 5 is the Saugeen Autumn Leaves Studio Tour a very popular tour. Tour hours are 10 - 5 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Between Mount Forest and south of Meaford, look for the yellow and red signs to point you in the right direction. The weather looks good and the leaves they are a changin'.

October 11, 12 & 13 is the Blue Mountain Arts Tour, Look for the signs in Thornbury and Clarksburg. Enjoy the art and country views, extra special at this time of year. Check the Tour Of The Arts Web site for more information.

Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts

Is anyone else as surprised as I am that BMFA is going to close their retail location? I take that to mean that they will not open as a gallery space. I'm sure a lot of artists in the area will be disappointed. I understand they will be "revitalizing their Arts Centre" to offer a broader range of programming in this region. They are continuing with activities and events. I wish them well.

They plan to return to their origins and be stronger than ever.

The retail operation will close on September 30, 2008. 

The Art Map Support

The Art Map was created to promote professional artists in small towns and rural settings in this area. Please support these local talented artists, who are creating amazing original art. Purchase their work for yourself and give as gifts to others. We list art shows, art schools, tours and art suppliers who would appreciate your support as well.

If you use and like this web site as a reference guide of local artists please support us by telling the artists that you saw them here on The Art Map web site or on The Art Map print version. I imagine that The Art Map is well liked. When I'm out on the road delivering it, people are excited to see it and say "Oh good ... The Art Map. Who's on it this year?"

If you have interesting stories while out on the road using The Art Map please email them to me and I will post them here ... anonymously. If you don't mind your name being used let me know.

August Art Happenings

Art Town Third Thursday Aug 21
From 4-9 visit studios and galleries in Owen Sound that aren't often open to the public. See the Art Town web site for details.

"The Show"
Walters Falls Group of Artists
August 22, 23, 24, 2008
at Walter's Falls Community Hall
Friday from 7-10, Saturday from 10-5, Sunday from 10-4
This is always a great show with many talented artists from the Walter's Falls area.

July Art Events

July 17th Art Town 2008 Third Thursday
Owen Sound Galleries will be open the third Thursday evening of the month from 4-9 pm.
Third Thursdays continue until September 18.

July 19th Loft Gallery Opening Reception
Bruce Trail and Niagara Escarpment Art Exhibition, opening from 6-9 pm. The show continues until August 4

Nature's MillWorks Art Show June 28 - July 6

James Swartz shows at Nature's Millworks for the first time. His strong images in bold colours created in oils, acrylics and photography will grace the second floor exhibition hall at the mill.

A show not to be missed. For details go to Nature's Millwork's web site. The show opening night is June 28th featuring Dark Angel Blues Band from 7-10 pm. Meet James as well. Show continues until July 6th.

June Art Events

June 19, 2008

Art Town Third Thursdays
Art studios and galleries around the city of Owen Sound will be open the third thursday evening of each month, from 4-9 pm. What better way to enjoy a hot summer night than to stroll around Owen Sound looking at fabulous art.
See the web site for more details and locations.

May Art Events

This weekend's art events:

Blue Mountains Art Tour in Clarksburg and Thornbury, Ontario. 10 am - 5 pm. Stop by The Loft Gallery and meet Debra Lynn Carroll and guests Peter John Reid and Laurie De Camillis. Check their web site for more details.

Art Town - Third Thursdays
May 15, Owen Sound

Artists of the Hub Art Show May 17 and 18th
Flesherton Kinplex, at the arena grounds.
Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-5,
Flesherton Farmers' Market opening day is this weekend also. Open until 1pm on Saturday.

Gyspsy Creek Show Art by the Falls
Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 12-5pm.
Check their web site for location info.

Annual 17th Open Juried Show - Call for entry

Purely Pastel
August 9 - September 21, 2008
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Jean and Ross Fischer Gallery
Deadline June 1, 2008
Digital entries are accepted, open to all artists working in dry pastel. For a full information package visit www.pastelartists.com

Art at Eugenia Falls - Call to artists

This year is the second year of “ART AT EUGENIA FALLS” a celebration of art in nature at the Eugenia Falls Conservation area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 5th.

Join us in showcasing your talents through creating art and music at Eugenia Falls.

We are seeking local artists to come out to the conservation area and paint, sketch, carve, sculpt and show their art at the event. The idea is to promote the idea of art in nature and nature in art.

This new addition to the annual Gold Rush Days will allow you to show and sell your art, as well as creating art.

Cost for a booth is $35 for the day. This new event will be juried.

The event will be held at the Eugenia Falls Conservation Area in Eugenia, Ontario. The day at the Conservation area will include a display of historic images of the Falls, the sale of history books about the falls, Gold Minds convention, gold panning, and more events will continue at the community park. Contact Kate Russell.

Visit the Eugenia Gold Rush web site for event details and application form.

Call to Artists

Up Your Alley, 1st annual event, Southampton Art School & Gallery.

Saturday June 7, from 10 am-4 pm in the alley.
Artists can rent a 4 or 8 ft table. They are encouraged to actively demonstrate their craft while selling their wares.
For more information please call Aly at (519) 797-5068.
BBQ lunch will be held on site and tours of the renovated art school will be taking place.
Go to Southampton Art School & Gallery for more info

Loft Gallery presents "Spring Warmth"

"Spring Warmth" Art Show
May 10 to May 25
Reception: May 10, 6-9 pm
A bit of warmth goes a long way.

Jazzmania at the Loft Gallery April 25, 08

The Loft Gallery is a host venue for the Georgian Sound Festival on Friday April 25, 2008
For Info & Tickets: www.festival.georgiansound.ca or 519-599-3223

Time: April 25, 2008 8:00 - 12:00 (45 minute sessions)
The Loft Gallery is located at 183 Marsh Street in Clarksburg just south of Thornbury. The gallery will showcase vibrant original art from both local and other Ontario artists.
Come in for a glass of wine and savour both the sights and sounds surrounding you!
Entertainment: The Charlie Bell Trio

Join Charlie Bell on tenor sax and clarinet for an intimate evening of jazz standards and styles from ballads and bossas to hard swingin' blues and be-bop. Charlie is joined by Jack McFadden on acoustic bass and Andy Harasymczuk on guitar.

Refreshments: Wine & Beer, Personal Pizzas and Panzorottis from Don's Mountain Shores Pizza & Deli on Hwy 26 in Craigleith (705-445-8047)

Shuttle buses will transport you from one venue to another throughout the evening.

Jon Butler Photographer

This just in from Jon... "It is once again an honour to have one of my photos included in the Art of Nature Exhibit and Sale with the proceeds going towards organizations such as World Wildlife Fund Canada, Ontario Nature, Environmental Defence and Nature Conservancy of Canada.

www.artofnature.ca/J_Butler.html

The exhibit and sale is part of The Green Living Show April 25 - 27 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Guest speakers include Bill Clinton, Ed Begley Jr, Michael Clemons, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Mark Cullen, Simon Jackson and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

toronto.greenlivingshow.ca

Last year, Art of Nature contributed over $100,000 to Canadian environmental organizations, a splendid result for a first-time event.

I hope you have a moment to take a look and pass the word onto your friends and neighbours."

Artist talk and Earth Hour at the Durham Art Gallery

Please join in at the Durham Art Gallery tonight for an artist talk and slide presentation by Michael Tweed starting at 7pm. Michael will reflect on the development of his exhibition Disproportion of the World, he worked on during a three-month residency in Krems, Austria.

Next event:
Earth Hour @ the Gallery with the Saugeen Sacred Harp Singers, Saturday, March 29 @ 8pm.
Please arrive by 7:45pm, since we are powering down at 8.

www.durhamart.on.ca

The Art of Karen Cheeseman, Joan Fraser and Barbara Pearn

Opening reception March 1st from 11 am - 1 pm
Show continues until April 12, 2008 at the Minto Heritage Gallery in Harriston.

The Harriston-Minto Heritage Gallery is a non-profit volunteer-run art gallery founded in 1996 and opened on May 22, 1997 in the upper floor of the historic Harriston Carnegie Library.

A unique mix of mediums and artists come together for a great display of talent. Hardshell gourds, fibre art, oil and acrylics on canvas will be showcased. Uniquely designed hardshell gourds display the graphic and creative talents that Karen Cheeseman is known for. Joan's creative fibre art uses elements of surprise. Barbara's paintings showcase local rural and natural landscape in bold strokes.

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
For more information on the Harriston-Minto Heritage Gallery contact the Minto Arts Council at 519-338-3756 or visit http://guelpharts.ca/mintoarts/

Loft Gallery - Jan 26 to February 10

Blue Mountain Foundation For the Arts Show Feb 2 - 26, 2008

Headwaters Studios Revisit
Opening reception Saturday February 2nd 3-5 pm

Lola Welwood, Trine Jenson, Pat Burns-Wendland, Arnold DeGraoff, Tara Imerson, Jim Lorriman, Al Pace, Pete Herlihy and Iris Casey

Don't miss the Headwaters group of artists who will present their work in a variety of media, including ceramics, wood, photography, painting and textile.

Location
Arts Centre - Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
163 Hurontario St. Collingwood, ON.

Call for artists

The Willisville Mountain Project
Call for Artists

The Willisville Mountain Project is an artistic project to celebrate
the four seasons of The Willisville Mountain by artists who have been
inspired by its natural beauty.

Willisville Mountain is located in the heart of the La Cloche
Mountains, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. Less than
two billion years ago and before glacial erosion these beautiful
quartzite and granite mountains were as high as the Rockies.

It is a beautiful, spiritual home to many birds and animals native to
the area including bear, wolves, deer, fox, hawks and bald eagles.
It's a beacon to travellers, the destination for thousands of families
that have climbed to the summit to enjoy the fabulous view and the
inspiration for hundreds of artists including members of Canada's
Group of 7.

TO SUBMIT: visual artists, photographers, musicians, writers, poets
and performing artists, installation & multi-media artists are invited
to submit a letter of interest along with a current CV/bio and a
digital sampling of your artwork.

A maximum of 30 artists will be selected and invited to participate
with representation from each genre. Artists will be invited to
create up to four pieces each that have been inspired by Willisville
Mountain. A multi-disciplinary exhibit of the work will be scheduled
for the summer/fall of 2009 as The Willisville Mountain Project.

DEADLINE: March 20, 2008

Send submissions to:

The Willisville Mountain Project
c/o Jon Butler, Willisville
P.O. Box 153, Whitefish Falls, ON
P0P 2H0
Email: willisvillemountain@gmail.com

For more information follow the link at www.willisville.ca

Pear and Cheese Gallery

A new gallery is open online. Although there's no physical store there is quite a selection of art. Items can be ordered through the secure shopping cart from the comfort of your own keyboard. Browse through a variety of work in glass, metal, fiber, hardshell gourds, paintings, photography, t-shirts and more.

Most items are originals, with a variety of reproductions and cards. New art will be added on a regular basis. So check back often.

Artwork will be shipped to you via Canada Post.

January Blues

Feature Show – 'January Blues'

New work in acrylics by
Ed Kornachuk

January 5 – 29, 2008
Opening reception Saturday January 5, 3 – 5 p.m.

Ed Kornachuk brings a warmth and graphic quality to his outstanding winter landscapes.
at the Arts Centre – Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
163 Hurontario St. Collingwood ON.
705 445-7843 www.bmfa.on.ca

Cornucopia - A Bounty of Artistic Delights

Saturday December 15 until February 15, 2008

Ron de Boer of Gallery de Boer has selected a diverse range of works for your consideration.
From Trish Romance to Carl Beam. Art for every budget. See the gallery's web site for more information.

100 Squares

Artists are again submitting artwork for the Tom Tomson Art Gallery's show. The show starts December 7. A portion of the proceeds support programming at the gallery. Deadline for submissions is Nov 30, 2007. The size is limited to 10 cm x 10 cm.

See their newly designed web site for a downloadable entry form as well as lots of information about upcoming and current events.

Jewelry Day at Loft Gallery

December 2 from 11-6 pm.
Loft Gallery has invited local jewelers to show and sell their hand-crafted jewelry to the public free of charge. Drop in and check out what is new at the gallery. 519-599-5912.
A wonderful place to see jewelry surrounded by beautiful paintings.

Tour of the Arts - October 6-8

The Tour of the Arts gallery and studio tour. Look for the red and white signs. Enjoy the fall colours and the views in the Beaver Valley at the same time.

Check out their website for more information.

Wild for the Arts - September 21, 22, 23

Wild for the Arts is a festival that celebrates nature as a source of inspiration for creativity. I am proud to be able to participate in the festival this year as an artist. As the publisher of The Art Map, I don't get an opportunity to paint as much as I'd like or participate in art shows for that matter. This event gives me a chance to do many things that I really enjoy; create art, meet new people, hang out with other artists and camp at MacGregor Point.

There will be hikes, workshops, Campground Studio Tour art show and sale, performers Friday and Saturday evening. Check out the event web site for more info.

I hope to see you there.

Autumn Leaves Studio Tour September 28, 29 & 30

Tour the studios, enjoy the art and scenery at the same time.
Visit 26 different studios. Many studios play host to guest artists as well.
The art ranges from paintings to wood, glass, woven fabrics, textured stoneware, pottery, ceramics, hardshell gourds and much more.
For more information visit www.autumnleavesstudiotour.ca

Art by the Falls August 25 and August 26

ART BY THE FALLS gets underway at Gypsy Creek this weekend, Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26, from 12pm-5pm each day. Come join Ken Dunn and Anna Green once again for this celebration of art and nature!

Details and directions can be found on their website at www.gypsycreek.blogspot.com

Home Town - Until November 23, 2007

Owen Sound Portrayed by Artists
Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery

In celebration of Owen Sound's 150th Anniversary, the exhibition looks at how artists have portrayed the city by the bay in their work over the past century and a half. Iconic images of the harbour grain elevators, the meandering Sydenham river, the downtown streetscape, waterfalls and parks will showcase the urban beauty of the city, and will chronicle the lives of artists that have chosen to call it home.

The show will draw heavily upon the permanent collection of the Tom Thomson Art Gallery, featuring works by Tom Thomson, George Thomson, Flo Campbell, William Parrott, Roly Fenwick, Kris Rosar, Lorne Wagman, Alan Glicksman, Charles Meanwell and others. The show will also include invited submissions from contemporary artists that live and work in Owen Sound .

Join one of the Gallery's Volunteer Tour Guides for a guided tour of current exhibitions on August 19 at 2 p.m.

Visions of La Cloche September 7 to October 13

La Cloche Photograph Exhibit
Visions of La Cloche

"Simple but very complex", "Zen photography" and "Photos that invoke spirituality" are some of the phrases used to describe photographer Jon Butler's upcoming exhibit at the Centennial Museum & Gallery in Sheguiandah on Manitoulin Island.

Butler, a resident of Willisville, is a retired newspaper executive
who changed his clothes to enjoy the passing seasons of life. He has
been capturing and enjoying the light of La Cloche for more than 25
years. Concentrating on solitary, contemplative landscapes and
atmospheric effects his analog photographs reflect years of meditation
on the subject matter and draw viewers into the light of La Cloche.

The opening reception at the Centennial Museum & Gallery, Sheguiandah will be on Friday, September 7 at 7 p.m. There will be a second reception on Saturday, October 6 from 2 p.m. to 3:30. Butler will at both receptions and all are welcome.

"The Show" August 24, 25 & 26

Walter's Falls Group of Artists

Friday 7-10
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-4

Walter's Falls Community Hall. Always an interesting show.
Contact us by e-mail.

Art@The Chesley Branch Library

FAYE DAWE is exhibiting watercolours and acrylics in her show, THE PLEASURE OF PAINTING, at the Chesley Branch Library.
Until August 30.

Drop into the library anytime during regular hours to see her paintings.

About the artist: Faye Dawe of Markdale paints in watercolour, acrylic, oil and chalk pastel. Since she began painting in May 2001 she has exhibited in many shows in this area, including the Walkerton Juried Show for the last 3 years and, most recently, the Saugeen Artists' Show and Sale in Hanover, July 26 – 28, 2007. Faye comes to Chesley regularly for art purposes. She has displayed her paintings at Scooter’s Restaurant during Artspots for the last three years, and is a regular attendee of the Chesley Life Drawing sessions at Soulmates. Faye is a member of The Artists of the Hub, Markdale and area, and The Saugeen Artists’ Co-op, Hanover and area.

Minds in the Landscape, Landscapes in the Mind

Gallery de Boer
July 15-September 15. Upstairs 970 - 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound.

Take time out to join them at Gallery de Boer for great art.

Be transported to a different place by Siggy Blum's pastel paintings and the mental landscapes of Roman Zuzuk's humorous, witty and vital art.

For more info see Gallery de Boer's web site.

The Fringe Film Festival- Aug 2

The 6th Fabulous Festival of Fringe Film is on its way. The Grey Zone Collective and the Durham Art Gallery are pleased to bring you another exciting summer festival of delightful and striking fringe, documentary, independent and performance related films.

The festival kicks off at the Gallery on Thursday, August 2 at 7pm with the opening of two captivating and hilarious media works: Christopher Flower’s Science of the Quotidian and the cinematic masterpiece The Way Things Go by Fischli/Weiss. The opening night will continue at the Hanover Drive-In Theatre at 9pm with a program called Love and Automobiles, a series of 35mm films that explore cultural ideas about movies and cars starting @ 9pm.

A festival pass to all events is available for $40. Tickets to screenings are $8. Kids and admission to the Gallery: free

For details and the complete festival program please check out our website www.durhamart.on.ca/film

See you at the festival!

"Artsburg Day" Saturday July 28

The Loft Gallery invites you to a special event... "Artsburg Day" in Clarksburg

Grand opening of BeMused and Curio, first anniversary of Bayswater Antique Market, Marsh Street Centre artists and food, Michael Pocock the Ironworks, Cynthia on Marsh and open studios with painters at work.

For more info contact the Loft Gallery

La Cloche Art Show July 7-15

The 30th annual juried art show and sale. Whitefish Falls Community Centre, Whitefish Falls. Open July 7-14 from 1-7 pm. Open July 15 1-5 pm.

2007 Distinguished Artists are Peg Forbes, Emerson Lloyd (in memoriam) and Ivan Wheale.

On July 6 between 4 and 6 p.m. there will be a Distinguished Artist workshop with Ivan Wheale. This workshop is open to all artists who have entered this years La Cloche Art Show.

Visit their web site for more information. Or e-mail.

Gold Minds' Convention July 14, 12-2pm

Eugenia Falls Conservation Area
Looking for a way to share your creativity with others? This is an opportunity for writers of all ages published or unpublished to enjoy the company of like minds.

You are invited to share some of your own work or the work of others who have inspired you or just bring yourself... your choice.

Come and enjoy a time of relaxation and motivation in the natural beauty of Eugenia Falls. Part of the Eugenia Gold Rush Days festival. Eugenia Ontario.

There will be artists there, guided hikes on the Bruce Trail, guided heritage walks in Eugenia, Music in the park, Hunt for real gold, Chili cook-off. Lots of fun things to do.

Opening Durham Art Gallery June 2nd, 2-4pm

Spectrum
May 26 - July 22 , 2007
Opening: Saturday, June 2, 2 - 4
Artist Talk / Studio Visit, Thursday, June 14, 7:00pm.
Visit the Durham Art Gallery for the opening of the show SPECTRUM, a retrospective by Ernestine Tahedl spanning 60 years of her art making. Tahedl’s art transfigures material forms of nature and invests them with a spiritual aura that speaks to our senses rather than the intellect. Come out and be mesmerized by her timeless imagery and abundant imagination.
Further information you will find on our website.

Artist Open Doors - May 26 and 27, 2007

Join 10 artists at as they present their work at 4 local Open Houses in Southgate Township, Grey County.
Saturday, May 26 and Sunday May 27 from 10 am to 5 pm

392068 Holstein Jane Longstaffe-Metal Sculpture, Georg Maier-Floral Artist, Eileen Sweeney-Painter, Susan Rankin-Fiber Art/Collage

183647 Grey County Rd. 9 Laurie Aitken-Acrylics & Watercolours, Peter Illingworth-Sculpture & Mixed Media

572676 Southgate Sideroad 57 Karen Cheeseman-Gourd Art, Joan Fraser- Mixed Media Fiber Art

224476 Southgate Road 22 Anthony Moore-Artisan Blacksmith, David Wilde-Architectural Glass