Current Events & Items of Interest
Art At The Lake is now over for 2009, and initial indications are
that it
was successful and well attended.
You can view a Gallery of photos by
clicking here. At the
opening page click on any thumbnail to view that photo in an enlarged
view. You can then use the left/right arrows in the top left
corner to navigate through the Gallery. Click on the square
between the arrows to return to the main gallery page, and then "return
to home
page" to exit the Gallery.
Following are the winning bids for the
Silent Auction at Art at The Lake
Rabbit - Acrylic on Stone - $55
Porcelain Bottle (Brown/Blue Glaze) - $20
Painting "Summer Beauty", flowers in vase,
Acrylic on Paper - $35
Encaustic Painting , framed,
- $20
We raised a total of $300 for Harmony For
Youth in this our first partnership. A warm Thank You to all
who contributed.
It is extremely easy to join SAW and enjoy the many benefits of
association with other Artists and the opportunities to be involved in
the "Art Scene" in Sarnia. Just
click here
to print the SAW Membership Application form.
Gallery In The Grove present
"Fire and Water" November 1st to 21st. Works by Potters Stef
Smalls, Carol Holmes-Kerr, Dewy Spizzirri, and Jane Danic.
Diane Nelles, a SAW member, is included in a group of 9 Canadian
Artists, whose art is used on Greeting cards to raise money for various
Food Banks across Canada. 100% of the proceeds go to these Charities.
Check it out.
Art Gallery of Ontario features Alexander Calder until January 10th,
2010. "The Paris Years 1926 - 1933" The focal point is "Calder's
Circus", a miniature three-dimensional work created between 1926 and
1931.
See details
King Tut "The Golden King & The Great Pharaohs" opens November 24th.
See details
Rita Viscount, Saw Treasurer and Artist, has just released a Children's
book, "Mimi the Inchworm", written by Sue Beth Balash, and illustrated
by Rita. Congratulations!! Click on Mimi the Inchworm in
"Interesting Artists Sites and Videos" above to see the cover.
Bev Fish, a Wallaceburg Artist and Art Teacher, won the 'Mayor's Award'
in the 6th Annual Floyd Gibson Colours Show and Sale at Lawrence
House. Her award was presented by Mayor Mike Bradley at Lawrence
House during "First Friday."
McMichael Gallery, Kleinburg continue with "Child's Play" to February
14th, 2010. It is an educational exhibition from McMichael's permanent
collection, exploring the theme of children in Canadian art.
