ARA 37th Annual Art Exhibition Until Nov, 15, 2015

Local Artist Association Focuses on Preserving Representational Art

 

The Association of Representational Artists (ARA) of Windsor & Essex is holding an Art Exhibition (show & sale) from October 23rd to Nov.15th, 2015.

The exhibition will be located at Windsor Crossing Unit 780 (next to Bowring) -1555 Talbot Rd., LaSalle.

They are presenting their 37th annual installment to the public. You are invited to see the show and help support the local artists. There will be 39 artists displaying nearly 170 paintings. The Public is welcome to view and purchase original compositions in water-colour, acrylic, oil, pastel and other mediums. Side by side, the ARA has established artists; evolving artists and undiscovered talents that sell their work directly to the public. They make lasting connections with art patrons, dealer and collectors. Many of their painting hang in our area home and around the world.

The ARA was established by a small group of artists back in 1978 with a focus on preserving representational painting.

At that time there was much encroachment form contemporary abstract, expressionism and pop art movements. 

These founding Artists established the ARA in our region to continue the practice of realism and representational art in a painting format.

Gallery hours of operation will be; Thurs 10 am to 9 pm, Fri. 10 am to 9 pm, Sat. 10 am to 6 pm, Sun. 12 noon to 5 pm

Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. From Oct.23rd to Nov.15th 

For more information please contact:

-Mariano Klimowicz 226-347-7407 or 519-977-0729 and mariano.studio77@gmail.com

-Katrina Rutter 519-252-0601 or paintbynumbers@rocketmail.com

 

-ARA website www.arawindsor.com




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Children's Arts Festival, Sunday Oct. 25, 2015 at Bloomin Gardener

A new children’s festival is being planned and promoted by: the Windsor International Writers Conference; the Windsor Centre for Film, Digital Media & the Creative Arts; Olde Walkerville Theatre; the Film Camp for Kids & Youth; and the Arts Culture Collective (ACT).  These groups have joined forces to put on an exciting interactive event that is affordable and open to the public - $10 for adults and $5 for children; a family of four or more $25.

The Children’s Arts Festival: Choose Your Own Adventure takes place Sunday, October 25th from 11AM to 5PM at the Bloomin' Gardener, 6673 8^th Concession in Old Castle.  Children and youth of all ages will explore and experience the arts in this unique garden and holiday harvest setting. The festival is an indoor event, and the Bloomin’ Gardener will also have plenty for the parents to see and enjoy.  There are no worries about inclement weather!

“All of us need the arts,” says Pam Goldstein, chairman of the event. “Especially children. In this world of so much darkness and fear, children need the joy of creativity. With the Arts they get to express themselves. They learn to invent, experiment and make mistakes. The arts allows them to grow, take risks and have fun.”

Some of the Program Highlights include: Town Criers - Peter Hrastovec & Taras Natyshak; Diplomats Drum Corps; Amherstburg Bell Choir; Music by Ben Goldstein; Painting by Lorraine Steele and Anne Nantais; Jewellery making by Greg Deherte; the Essex Medieval Heritage Society Archery and Village Display; Creating a Garden by Klinck's Farms; Lakeshore Academy of Fine Arts; Magic by Bill Nuvo; The WI-WC Young Authors Group – Stories; Juniper and PB bookstores with storytelling times; Book Characters; Cooking by the Twisted Apron; Singing; Wand Lessons; Green Screen Costume Photos by the Film Camp for Kids & Youth; Photography by Joe Symchyshyn; the Stilt Guys.

 20-30 volunteers will also be needed so a good opportunity for high school students seeking community hours.  For more information or to volunteer, contact Pam Goldstein at pamelajeangoldstein@gmail.com.

Any questions on the event please also call Pam,

519-730-0315

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TVCOGECO VIDEOS FROM WINDSOR-ESSEX-KENT FEDERAL CANDIDATES

TVCOGECO has provided free air time to all federal candidates as a public service. Below are links to TVCOGECO’s Behind the Ballot – Meet the Candidate Speeches.  Please view and share to encourage community awareness on the issues.

 

TVCOGECO-Windsor YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3k_s4DeY0hbuclBuDX2cHg

Essex
Jennifer Alderson:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w-TvK4hMKg
Audrey Festeryga:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZFhWHECS5M
Tracey Ramsey:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AME1M1Zkrhc
Enver Villamizar:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQFDBJVt4B8
Jeff Watson:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Oz0sUKs4g

Windsor-West
Henry Lau:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X_mAnd7lAE
Brian Masse:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGPkUHZBKNU
Dave Sundin:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt9Wi3MSUSY
Margaret Villamizar:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a115RvTzjBk

Windsor-Tecumseh
Laura Chesnik:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYUwO5jE4pE
Jo-Anne Gignac:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOafNO7oB8Y
Cheryl Hardcastle:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX3-UFVT7NQ
Frank Schiller:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI7eCdPoM-g

Chatham-Kent-Leamington
Katie Omstead:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GME89Vl0jzw
Dave Van Kesteren:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjvFiGOwl0Y
Mark Vercouteren:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CVFmcjCRsw
Tony Walsh:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8k6YadLt-Q

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