Arts
Visiting Artists in Port Stanley & Belmont K L M
William Street Gallery 172 William Street, PORT STANLEY • 519-782-1126 The Studio of Robin Baratta (by appt) 211 Brentwood Cr, BELMONT • 519-644-0546 The Studio of Catherine Craig (by appt) 128 Dyer St, BELMONT • 519-644-0893
A Selection of Art Events There are several art events held in Elgin County each year. For details on these and other events in Elgin, visit www.relishelgin.ca.
Fri July 10, 2009 ST. THOMAS ELGIN PUBLIC ART CENTRE 40th ANNIVERSARY GALA Fri July 10, 2009 MUSIC & ART IN THE PARK, MILLER PARK, WEST LORNE Come experience music by various bands and browse the unique displays by artists, crafters, and local shops. BBQ at 6pm; cruise night and old-time rock n’ roll at 7pm; open air dance from 9pm – 1am. Supports the Center Ice Youth Centre. For more information call Monica at 519.768.0020. Fri Aug 7, 2009 ART WALK PORT STANLEY This is a wonderful opportunity to chat with the artists at the galleries of William, Bridge, Colborne and Main Streets, from 5-9pm. Look for the balloons at participating gallery locations. Tour from gallery to gallery, stop in at one of the great Port Stanley restaurants for a snack, visit some of the shops and enjoy the harbour views. Sat Sept 26 & Sun Sept 27, 2009 PORT STANLEY ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR Pick up your map and follow the yellow flags. Contact Portside Gallery at 195 Main St., or call 519.782.7066 for more information.
Wed Oct 21 – Fri Nov 6, 2009 THE HEALING PALETTE 4TH ANNUAL ART EXHIBT This exhibit highlights the role creativity plays in the healing process of mental health. The exhibit will be at the Trillium House Fine Art Gallery, 563 Talbot St., St. Thomas. The opening reception is on Fri Oct 16, 7:30pm at the Talbot Teen Centre (745 Talbot Street, St. Thomas). For more information call 519.637.8354 or visit www.thehealingpalettehome.com.
Darren Thompson
acrylic painter, graphic artist, curator
crickets studio gallery 6333 Yarmouth Centre Rd, West of Sparta 519-633-1599
william street gallery
172 William Street, Port Stanley Wednesday to Sunday 11am-4pm 519-782-1126 www.darrenthompson.ca
Nov 6, 7, 8, 2009 ‘TWAS THE ART BEFORE CHRISTMAS The St. Thomas-Elgin Artists’ Guild’s 3rd Annual Show & Sale will be held at the Elgin Labour Temple, St. Thomas. Feb 1 – 28, 2010 PORTSIDE GALLERY MINIATURE SHOW Wed May 5 – Sat May 8, 2010 APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS A presentation of art, music and verse at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 436 Elm Street (at Park Ave & Elm), St. Thomas. For more information contact David Auckland at 519.644.0543. STEPAC EXHIBITS The St. Thomas Elgin Public Arts Centre hosts several exhibits throughout the year. For a complete listing visit their website at www.stepac.ca.
RELISH ELGIN ARTS IN ELGIN EDITION SUMMER 2009
Roxanne E. Jervis
landscapes & mixed media 11 Harrow Court, London (by appt) 519-686-0938 roxannejervis@sympatico.ca Roxanne shares her travels with you, using the medium which inspires her. Member of the Port Stanley Artists’ Guild
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