past exhibitions
The Artist Project
at Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place Toronto
from Thursday, Mar 04, 2010 to Sunday, Mar 07, 2010
Friday 12m - 9pm Saturday 11am - 8pm Sunday 11am - 6pm The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, collectors and art enthusiasts. View and purchase original art from over 175 carefully juried contemporary artists and enjoy an eclectic program of talks, special features and art installations. Whether you are a first time buyer or seasoned collector, this four day art fair is a rare opportunity to meet and purchase directly from independent artists.
McMichael Gallery
Autumn Show
at 10465 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, Ontario L0J 1C0
from Friday, Oct 23, 2009 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2009
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection
905-893-1121 www.mcmichaelvolunteers.com
Go Figure
Life-Drawing Show
at Propellor Gallery 984 Queen Street West
from Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 to Sunday, Aug 30, 2009
Throughout history, the human body has been of central interest to the artist. The figure, a beautifully unique and highly complex series of forms and remains an enduring theme within the fine arts. It ignites both inspiration and intrigue; the task of mastering the various shapes, gestures and positions of the body, is arguably one of the most challenging skills an artist develops. More often than not, the best way to learn about rendering the complex human form is to draw directly from life. This involves careful observation, combined with whatever knowledge of anatomy is available to the observer. As each body remains entirely different, the artist is continually faced with a new set of challenges. Through patience and the ability to persevere, solutions arise, sometimes seemingly defying logic in the process. While most artists begin as students and learn this drawing exercise in class, others carefully observe and do their best to render what they see. Later, interpretation and play build upon this base. Due to ones own curiosity, the complexity and variety of the human figure, it becomes difficult to truly exhaust the potential of this exercise. Resulting from this passionate curiosity, the practice of figure drawing has given rise to the vital need for open and institutional drawing groups among communities. This show highlights the vital and active community of figure drawing groups, and their importance in the Toronto area.
416-504-7142 www.propellerctr.com
Port Credit's 11th Annual Outdoor Show
at Credit VIllage Marina
from Friday, Jul 17, 2009 to Sunday, Jul 19, 2009
12 Stavebank Rd. S. Port Credit Ontario
Juried show created to bring art to everyday people in an informal and fun atmosphere.
905-278-7742 www.portcredit.com
Jerry Riley Photographs
at DK Gallery 1332 Queen St. West
from Thursday, Jun 04, 2009 to Sunday, Jun 28, 2009
Found Worlds Photographs of Elva Hook's paint trays.... You have to see this.
Reflections in the Oasis
Paintings by Elva Hook
at Marten Arts Gallery
from Friday, May 29, 2009 to Friday, Jun 19, 2009
17 a Main St., Bayfield, Ontario, Canada
Recent paintings inspired by the Oasis of High Park in Toronto
519-565-2222 www.martenarts.com
New paintings
at Gallery 1313
from Wednesday, Jan 07, 2009 to Sunday, Jan 25, 2009
1313 Queen Street West, Toronto
Recent drip paintings, created with assistance from the Ontario Arts Council. (In the Cell Gallery)
