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Annual Redtail Cocktail Party and Silent Auction May 26, 2018

Stepac
Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Redtail Golf Course at 7020 Mill Road
Port Stanley , Ontario , Canada , N5L 1J2
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

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This year the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre will be hosting their annual “Redtail Silent Auction and Cocktail Party”, on Saturday, May 26, 2018, from 4:00 to 7:30pm, in the club house of the beautiful and exclusive Redtail Golf Course.  As their major signature event, the funds raised during the afternoon go to support education programming and exhibitions throughout the year.

Every year, the Art Centre relies on the support of its members, donors, and community members to continue to realize their mission of promoting the appreciation of the visual arts through countless exhibitions of historical and contemporary artwork, bringing art education and access to thousands of children and adults in St. Thomas and Elgin County and through maintaining a quality permanent collection.

Tickets are limited.  $100 per guest (Includes $65 Tax receipt)

Call the Art Centre for details

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ALL IN THE FAMILY—Selections from the Permanent Collection

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018 to Saturday, June 16, 2018
St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre
301 Talbot Street
Saint Thomas , Ontario , Canada ,
N5P 1B5
This is a free event!
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

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Gallery ONE and TWO

This exhibition examines the significant influence of family with the work of Robert Reginald Whale and his  sons John Claude and Robert Heard and nephew John Hicks Whale.

Robert Reginald Whale,  a self-taught artist was born in Cornwall County, England, in 1805. He was one of the first  professional artists to work in what is now southwestern Ontario. Best known for a handful of frequently reproduced landscapes – panoramic views of Hamilton and Dundas from the NIAGARA ESCARPMENT and of Niagara Falls – he also specialized in portraiture and genre painting.

Unable to support a growing family, Whale, his wife Ellen Heard and 5 children emigrated to Canada  in June 1852. They settled first in the rural village of Burford, then in 1864 moved to the nearby town of Brantford, where Whale established a family studio that employed his sons John Claude (1852-1905) and Robert Heard (1857-1906) and his nephew John Hicks Whale (1829-1905), all 3 of whom went on to establish professional careers of their own.

The paintings drawn together for this exhibition demonstrate the Whale family’s important artistic and cultural legacy and  help to define the  impact of the family influence.

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Port Stanley Artists Guild Show & Sale June 1-3

Port Stanley Artists Guild

The Port Stanley Artists Guild invites you to their 28th Annual Show & Sale June 1-3, 2018 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Port Stanley, Ontario. A wide range of mediums, styles, sizes, and prices of original art by many talented artists. Choose from a unique variety of one-of-a-kind pieces that will enhance your home or select that perfect gift for someone special. Admittance is free, meet the artists, soak up the Port Stanley ambiance, and enjoy beautiful art by this creative local group. A special invite is extended to you to join us for refreshments at our Friday evening opening reception, June 1, from 6-9.

Port Stanley Artists Guild

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TWAS THE ART BEFORE CHRISTMAS, IN ST. THOMAS ONTARIO

November 7th ,8th and 9th, 2014.

Enjoy affordable, original, art by the artist members of the St. Thomas Elgin Artists Guild Art in all mediums as is beautifully showcased at the restored, historic, Canada Southern Railway Station at 750 Talbot St. (Main street), behind Giant Tiger ADMISSION is free and Christmas Treats enjoyed in the tea room.

As a member of the St. Thomas Elgin Artists Guild Art, Ann-Marie Cheung will be showing 12 works of art.

HOURS:
Opening reception at Nov. 7th at 6pm to 9pm. Nov. 8th from 10 am to 6 pm and Nov. 9th from 12 noon to 6 pm.

St Thomas-Elgin Artists Guild Show

 

 

Honourable Mention awarded to Ann-Marie Cheung's "Bird" 2014 Mixed Media/Encaustic
Honourable Mention awarded to Ann-Marie Cheung’s “Bird” 2014 Mixed Media/Encaustic at the St Thomas-Elgin Artists Guild Show