Photo-OP: 2nd Annual Juried Photography Exhibition

1st Prize: Photographer: Natalie Castellino 

2nd Prize: Photographer: Marco Buonocore


PHOTO-OP is the John B. Aird Gallery’s 2nd annual juried photography exhibition. Opening May 4 and running until May 28, PHOTO-OP presents 38 original photographs by emerging and established contemporary photographers. An opening reception / award ceremony takes place Thursday, May 6, 6-8 pm.

The PHOTO-OP jurors were Sara Angelucci, a photo and video artist living in Toronto; and Dale Barrett, Director of the John B. Aird Gallery. This year, 81 photographers submitted 156 photographs for consideration. From these, the jurors selected the 38 works in the exhibition and awarded cash prizes to three artists. They are: Natalie Castellino (1st Prize), Marco Buonocore (2nd Prize), Neil Fenton (3rd Prize).

Ontario Society of Artists, Cause & Effect Exhibition

Canadian Olympic Athletes: A Dialogue in Art

Installation views of the exhibition Canadian Olympic Athletes: A Dialogue in Art organized by the Portrait Society of Canada.

"PHOTO-OP" Open Call For Submission

The call for entry for PHOTO-OP (A Juried Photography Exhibition) is now open. Please download the entry form from our website (under 'Open Calls') or pick up a hard copy from the gallery in person. Please make sure that we receive all of the required material by the designated deadline.

"Canadian Olympic Athletes: A Dialogue in Art" Opening Reception

Please join us for the opening reception of "Canadian Olympic Athletes: A Dialogue in Art" on Thursday, March 4, 6-8 p.m.

The Portrait Society of Canada salutes Canada’s top Olympic athletes in an extraordinary, month-long exhibition of contemporary portraits. "Canadian Olympic Athletes: A Dialogue in Art" features fine art portraits of living Canadian Olympians and Paralympians, created by professional portraitists across Canada. The exhibition celebrates not only the Vancouver Olympic and Paralympics Games, but also the artists’ unique involvement with Canadian Olympic athletes. The show will be on display from March 2-26, 2010.

DRAWING 2010: Installation View