Marlene Madole Water-mark Watercolour Show Opening

The Newspaper article in the Independent & Free Press about Marlene Madole’s show: www.theifp.ca/whats-on/madole-opens-water-mark-on-saturday

Also: You can read about the Mississauga Seniors Art Sale and their classes with Glen Williams artist Marlene Madole: http://www.mississauga.com/what%27s%20on/article/1229610--seniors-sell-their-art

You won't want to miss -

Water-mark: Paintings by Marlene Madole CSPWC

Williams Mill Art Gallery
October 5 to November 6, 2011

Opening Reception: Saturday October 15 from 7-10 pm
Artist also in Gallery on Sunday October 16 from 1-4 pm

Marlene Madole’s watercolour paintings
of the Canadian landscape, based on her travels from coast to coast, are shaped by the power of water – by rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

Williams Mill Art Gallery,
515 Main St., Glen Williams, Ontario L7G 3S9
(905) 873-8203 www.williamsmill.com
Open Wednesday to Sunday 12-5 pm and Thanksgiving Monday

13 Cat Paintings, Friday the 13th & Other Lucky Numbers

Christine Montague, known for her figurative landscape and portraiture oil paintings,  has a lot on the go outside her stone building studio, too. Accepted as one of the 24 artists for the Salmon Run Project, she recently appeared as a guest on Rogers TV's "daytime" along with Rob Freeman, Curator of the Art Gallery of Mississauga. Search "Salmon Run" on Christine's blog Camera and Canvas to read about the process and to see the finished project.

Christine is also up for the 2011 MARTY emerging artist award, a Mississauga Arts Council annual award. This year, competition is vigorous with 17 other visual artists vying for this award, so wish Christine luck this coming Friday the 13th!

Speaking of luck, no black cats here! There is, however,  a cloudier of thirteen cats  of various other hues,  heading for the window of Dragonfly Arts on Broadway in Orangeville, Ontario.  "What the Cat Saw" is a collection of Christine's oil paintings that feature or include an image of a cat. From petite to larger than life images celebrating our feline friends. This exhibit starts May 11 and runs until May 23rd at Dragonfly. Dragonfly Gallery and the Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre are  part of the Art a la Car collective of art venues.  Curious as to  "What the Cat Saw"? Visit the show to find out!

Christine also has a new blog.  100littleportraits.wordpress.com Follow Christine as she creates 100 6" x 6" oil painting portraits portraits.

 

Photography Art Show in Candace Slack Studio at Williams Mill

Candace Slack has arranged a photography show for her Studio M6 (yellow mill building) at the Williams Mill. Emerging Halton Hills photographer Jodi Kimm will be exhibiting "Through My Eyes" from Jan. 30 - Feb 27, 2011.  Please "Meet the Artist"  at the Opening Reception: Sunday, January 30, 2011. 12 - 5 p.m.
Plenty of free parking.

Please note: The Williams Mill Gallery and some of the other artist studios will be open during this show opening. Normal hours for most studios are Fridays & Saturdays 12 - 5 p.m.

Artist Candace Slack "Seeing Red" at Alton Mill Gallery

Candace Slack, (Yellow Mill Building)  is one of the artists featured in this small group show "Seeing Red" at the Alton Mill Gallery in Alton Village, Caledon, Ontario. Alton Mill is one of Williams Mill  partners in "Art a la car". Both venues are  beautifully restored heritage mills revitalized as arts centres of studios, galleries and art classes. 

Painting of Christine Montague Williams Mill Studio at Art Gallery of Mississauga

An oil  painting of Christine Montague's studio in the Williams Mill Stone Building has been accepted into the 33rd annual Visual Arts Mississauga Juried Art Show until Feb 26th at the Art Gallery of Mississauga, by Square One.  That's not the only mill connection. Christine's daughter, the figure featured in the painting, and the subject of many of the paintings within the painting, worked at the Williams Mill Gallery, thanks to a summer student grant.

New Year, New Art Show

The Life Drawing Group invites you to its 3^rd Annual Life Drawing Exhibition at the Williams Mill Gallery. The show runs Jan. 14th - Feb. 28th.
Please join us at the “Reception with the Artists” Saturday, January 29, 2011 from noon to 5:00 pm.  The participating artists are Lynda Burns, Carmen Hickson, Martha Jones, Katy Leask, Linda Leask, and Williams Mill artists - Marlene Madole (Courtyard Studio) and Candace Slack (Yellow Mill).


Important: Please note the Williams Mill Gallery winter hours: Friday, Saturday,& Sunday. Noon to 5 p.m. 

Williams Mill Artist Kudos and Congratulations

The artists at the Williams Mill are not part of a co-operative, but they still work together to get things done!  The Mill Artists Group, known as MAG, has a new chair person for 2011 – award-winning book illustrator Karen Reczuch. (To see Karen's amazing list of books , click here). Sculptor Gabrielle Fischer Horvath is the new vice-chair, and painter Gord Stuart , glass blower Julia Hillyer, and wood carver Bryan Turner have generously volunteered to serve as building reps. Kudos to them all!

Congratulations are due to watercolour artist Gord Stuart. His watercolour painting “Winter Magic “ is  this year’s image on the City of Brampton Christmas Card. Beautifully framed, this full sheet watercolor painting, (which was also juried into the 2010 John Sommer’s Annual Juried Show) is now for sale in his Williams Mill studio.

Congratulations to Mary Ellen Farrow for her sculpture prize at the latest Colour and Form Society: 58th Annual Open Juried Show. Mary Ellen's beautifully executed sculptures always bring a smile to our faces. We at "The Mill" were already in "the know"- All Mary Ellen's stone sculpture are prize worthy! The CFS show is on until Nov. 26, 2010. Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery. 

Congratulations to Christine Montague. Her representational oil painting “Down the Lighthouse Stairs” was accepted into "Where They Are Now!" the OCADU Alumni Juried Show – an exciting initiative that invited all 12 disciplines of OCAD University to submit art work. Jurors were Melissa Bennett, Curator of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of Hamilton, Maggie Broda, President of OCAD Alumni Association, & William Huffman, Associate Director of Toronto Arts Council. Nov. 10 - 28th. Opening Nov. 12.  Art Square Gallery, (Across from AGO) Toronto, Ontario.

"Party of Three" art show opening reception this Friday the 17th from 7 - 9 pm in the gallery

Please join artists Susan Wakefield, Bev De Jong, and Carmen Hickson in the gallery Friday, September 17th from 7 - 9 pm. The Williams Mill Gallery Coordinator Karen Potter will also be in attendance and we are all looking forward to seeing old friends and new faces.

Candace and Sonja team up again

Candace Slack and Sonja Mortimer team up once again to bring us "Two Artists Four Directions this October in the gallery.

Second Saturday this weekend August 14, 210

A trip to the Williams Mill will definitely be in order this weekend if you are thinking of adding to your art collection. Several more artists will be participating in this "Second Saturday Event". Investing in an original work of art is an experience you can be proud of. The artists of the Williams Mill are creating special works just for the Second Saturday Event and you can be sure that even the artists will be looking in on their neighbors to see what unique piece will be available that day.
Second Saturday is meant to promote the purchasing of original art and we hope to do that by offering one special piece at a very reasonable price. Most original works can run into the hundreds or thousands of dollars but one Saturday each month is now your opportunity to acquire art for much, much less.
Studios open at 12 so don't be late or someone might beat to you that perfect piece.

Second Saturdays in more studios in August

July's Second Saturday event was once a again held in the lower studios of Carmen Hickson and Christine Montague. Carmen offered a figurative piece in browns and gold foil while Christine's special work featured a young boy frolicking on the beach (the oil paint was still wet, that's how new the work was).
Next month expect to see more studios participating in Second Saturdays including Marg Peter, Joe Walterson, Mike Young, and Christine Ford.
Make a note to come out to the Mill to see what treasures you can find.

Annual Eyeful Salon Show in the Gallery

A feast for the eyes awaits visitors of the Williams Mill Gallery this summer as we present Eyeful IV from June 30 - Sept. 6, 2010. This Parisian style salon show is always a huge success and should not be missed.

Marlene Madole celebrates 15 years at the Williams Mill with reception on July 3rd, 1 - 4pm

Click on poster for larger image.

The 1st "Second Saturday" event

Christine Montague and Carmen Hickson stand by their work offered at the 1st ever "Second Saturday" event in their studio at the Williams Mill. The next "Second Saturday" event takes place July 10th, 2010. A new work by each artist will be offered at a very affordable price but for one day only.
This event is meant to introduce the luxury and thrill of collecting original art to the novice collector. You never know what might be offered, perhaps one of Christine's great cat paintings or a whimsical rabbit by Carmen. The only way to find out will be to attend "Second Saturday" on July 10th.
See you there!

2nd Saturday Collectors' Special in the studios of Carmen Hickson and Christine Montague

"Second Saturday Collectors' Special" is a new event happening downstairs in the Stone building. The second Saturday of each month artists Carmen Hickson and Christine Montague will each unveil a new art work priced comfortably for those new to purchasing original art.

Keep posted for more exciting news about this event!

Christine Ford has new Studio Hours

Christine’s Studio is now open to the public with a new extended schedule!

Starting June 3rd the studio will now be open to the public Thursday to Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. Guests may also visit the studio during other times by appointment.

New work is being displayed every week. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings the Williams Mill has to offer and come see what’s new!

Williams Mill sculptor in the news again...

The Williams Mill has long been known to have some of the best artists in Canada maintaining their studios here but one in particular is quietly gaining the attention of discerning art buyers. Michael Young, a long time resident of Oakville, Ontario has been chosen by that town to create the individual art pieces that will be presented to the Oakville Community Spirit Award winners. You can read more about this special honour at insidehalton.com
Congratulations Michael!

Mary Ellen Farrow at Gallery Stratford

Williams Mill Stone Sculptor Mary Ellen Farrow is showing at the OSA's 138th Anniversary show at Gallery Stratford. Her alabaster piece is titled "Dream the Dream". Find out more at:
www.ontariosocietyofartists.org

Spring into Art Event coming up!

Jim Reid at Lonsdale Gallery

Looking Ahead: Lonsdale Gallery Anniversary Show

November 12-December 13, 2009
Opening Reception Thursday, November 12 from 7-10pm

Lonsdale Gallery is entering its fifteenth year in Toronto. Over this time Lonsdale has fostered the careers of many great artists and worked to achieve its mandate to exhibit works that challenge interpretation and elicit reaction: contemporary painting, sculpture, experimental photography and installation.

This exhibition serves and an homage to the shows and artists who have helped to make our gallery what it is today and to the new talents who will be part of our future. For our celebration, we are showcasing a selection of just some of the great artists we have had the pleasure to work with. Please join us for the opening reception for special presentations and performances.

Featured Artists:
Ruth Adler, Nadia Amorroso, George Boileau, Jamie Bradbury, Cathy Daley, Maurice Ducret, Sheila Gregory, Osheen Haruthoonyan, Phil Irish, Philip Iverson, Joan Kaufman, Nobuo Kubota, Amanda MCavour, Alex McLeod, William Mokrynski, Julie Oakes, Mabel Odessey, Liz Pead, Jim Reid, Gretchen Sankey, Peggy Taylor-Reid, Tyler Vipond, Francesca Vivenza, Jay Wilson, Ilan Wolff, Pedie Wolfond
For more information, visit our website at lonsdalegallery.com.

Lonsdale Gallery is located in Forest Hill Village and was founded in 1995
as a gallery of contemporary painting, sculpture and photography.
For information contact Stanzie Tooth at 416-487-8733; info@lonsdalegallery.com
410 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5P 2W2, Wednesday-Sunday 12-5pm