Newsletter Extracts

March, April, May 2004


34th Annual Art Auction

on April 17, 2004 at the Dundas Valley School of Art
Bring in your art submissions from Feb 2 to March 12, Early submissions would be appreciated
Free preview dates: Thurs. Apr, 15-9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. Apr. 16,-9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sat Apr. 17-9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Auction doors open at 7 p.m. Apr. 17
LIVE AUCTION STARTS AT 8p.m.
Pick up unsold works Saturday, April 24. — Cheques and receipts will be mailed by June 4.
Discovery Table: donations of smaller items or unframed pieces will be appreciated for our discovery table.
These items are to be full donation. From Mary Toplack


Ottawa Art Festival

April 16,17,18, 2004
Brigitte Huard, a relatively new member, has had her work juried into the upcoming Ottawa Art Festival.
It is to be held in the Aberdeen pavilion in Landsdowne Park, April 16,17,18, 2004.
The festival is sponsored by the The Kidney Foundation of Canada.
Congratulations to our Brigitte!


Hanging With the Best


Congratulations to Linda Towart, February 6, 2004
Linda was invited to exhibit 28 of her recent paintings from her "Hanging With the Best" series,
On February 6, in the Westin Prince Hotel in Toronto.


A Night On The Town


The annual Coldwell Banker National Awards and Recognition Event "A Night On The Town," was attended by 370 guests who enjoyed the gala dinner and dance, with the eight-piece Jazz Orchestra of Rick Sonata.
With a Frank Sinatra/Jazz theme,

Linda's 30" x 36" oils of legendary Jazz Artists, displayed throughout the ballroom and reception area, were well received.
A talented young piano player, Jason Hunter, enhanced the afternoon reception, surrounded by life-size-Jazz Musicians, on canvas.


Come and See Colville for yourself

May 11 Tuesday AGH-
Come and See Colville for yourself—
*Roundtrip coach transportation to Museum London.
*Tour of Eldon House. Restored 19th Century Home.
*Lunch at the Fork—rated "Where to eat in Canada".
*Tour and tasting at Bellamere Winery. — 527-6610 ext. 234.


DOUBLE VISION WATERCOLOUR

May 2-26, 2004 DOUBLE VISION WATERCOLOUR a Spring Show
by GRACE CHAMBERS & ANN KLOPPENBURG Artists will demonstrate Sunday May 9. at 2 p.m.
at RODMAN HALL ART CENTRE 109 St. Paul Cresc, ST. CATHARINES, ON L2S 1M3

Sunday Opening May 2.1:30—5 p.m., Closed Mondays, Tues-Fri. 11-4 p.m, Sat. & Sun. 1-5 p.m.
This Watercolour and Acrylic show will be the first scheduled following the Brock University restoration of Rodman Hall.
The tearoom and grounds are going to be lovely. As fund raiser, paintings are for rental as well as for sale.

Phone 905-684-2925


Hamilton's Best studio tour


May 8,9. Don't miss Hamilton's Best studio tour this Mother's Day Weekend.

The Southwest Hamilton Artists' Studio Walking Tour takes place
Saturday May 8, Sunday May 9 from 10 - 4p.m.
Ten studios and eighteen artists are featured in the Locke St South/Aberdeen Ave. area of Hamilton including the trendy shoppes and cafes on Locke St Painters, potters, garden artists, decoupage, woodworking and jewelry are featured in their unique home/studio locations.

Three WAAH: Artists, Sylvia Simpson, watercolour artist, will exhibit her work at 14 Chedoke Ave.; Jude Johnson will exhibit in her home gallery at 5 Pine St.; and Sandy Ewasiuk's vivid acrylic paintings are featured at 126 Homewood Ave.
The tour is an exceptional grouping of artists in a great neighbourhood of Hamilton. A great way to celebrate Mothers' Day with family and friends.
For more information— Call Sylvia Simpson 528-9350


En Plein Air

MAY 1 TO JUNE 12 ART GALLERY OF HAMILTON IS OFFERING
A SIX-SESSION, SATURDAY MORNING "EN PLEIN AIR" SUMMER WATERCOLOUR COURSE
LED BY - MYRNA PUTNS
FROM MAY 1 TO JUNE 12: MAY1 & 8 GAGE PARK. MAY 15 BATTLEFIELD HOUSE MUSEUM.
MAY 29 AND JUNE 5 - MOUNT MARY RETREAT CENTRE, ANCASTER.
JUNE 12 HAMILTON WATERFRONT TRAIL & BAY FRONT PARK
HOURS: 10a.m. to .12:30p.m.
Price: $85 for AGH members, $135 nonmembers
CONTACT ART GALLERY OF HAMILTON—905-527-6610 (ext. 273)