ERNESTINE TAHEDL: PASSAGES

Ernestine Tahedl: PASSAGES, Works Inspired by my Travels is on view from January 11 to February 4, 2011. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, January 13, 6-8 pm.

Ernestine Tahedl is an internationally known artist and longtime resident of King City, Ontario. This latest large-size series of acrylic paintings by the artist is co-presented with TRIAS GALLERY, Toronto. The artist states, “I explore and try to find the balance between the realistic image and pictorial values in my paintings. The concept of multiple canvases and panels has always fascinated me. It leads me towards the medieval concept of religious paintings and their spirituality. Spirituality and serenity are integral to my work. Colour and light are additional factors that guide me. Colour to me is light.”

CALL FOR ENTRY: DRAWING 2011

Entry Deadline: January 21, 2011

DRAWING 2011 is the John B. Aird Gallery's 12th Annual Juried Drawing Exhibition. JURORS: Sadko Hadzihasanovic, Artist and Educator represented by Paul Petro Contemporary Art and Dale Barrett, Director / Curator of the John B. Aird Gallery. Cash Prizes will be awarded. The exhibition will be on view at the John B. Aird Gallery from February 8 – March 4, 2011.

Completed entry forms should be mailed to:

John B. Aird Gallery

900 Bay Street

Macdonald Block

Toronto, ON M7A 1C2

FRAGILE SPACES, December 2010

FRAGILE SPACES, an exhibition of artworks by the Bayside Artists collective, is on view from December 14, 2010 to January 7, 2011. An opening reception takes place on Thursday, December 16 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm with the artists in attendance.

The Bayside Artists: Mary Lynne Atkinson, Sheila Bristow, Patricia Guinn, Norma Jacobs, Margaret Ann Paradis, Carmen O. Prieto, Kate Ramos, Hala Saab, Joe Saab, and Eileen Sweeney work in and around the city of Barrie. The collective was inspired by and choose to produce works in response to a quote by John Updike, “What art offers is Space – a certain breathing room for the spirit.” The end result is a diverse collection of abstract and representational paintings in oil, acrylic and mixed media.

CALL FOR ENTRY: DRAWING 2011

Entry Deadline: January 21, 2011

DRAWING 2011 is the John B. Aird Gallery's 12th Annual Juried Drawing Exhibition. JURORS: Sadko Hadzihasanovic, Artist and Educator represented by Paul Petro Contemporary Art and Dale Barrett, Director / Curator of the John B. Aird Gallery. Cash Prizes will be awarded. The exhibition will be on view at the John B. Aird Gallery from February 8 – March 4, 2011.

Completed entry forms should be mailed to:

John B. Aird Gallery

900 Bay Street

Macdonald Block

Toronto, ON M7A 1C2

OPEN WATER 2010

"OPEN WATER"

The 85th Open Juried Exhibition of the

Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour

October 26 - November 26, 2010

"Critical Mass", Sept. 28 - Oct. 22, 2010

The John B. Aird Gallery presents "Critical Mass", organized by the Sculptors Society of Canada and on view from September 28 to October 22.

Participating artists include: Adrienne Alison, Holly Atkinson, Gordon Becker, Sam Blaugg, Patricia Brennan, Yeon-Tak Chang, John Clinton, Brett Davis, Eamon, Mary Ellen Farrow, Barbara Fletcher, Camie Geary-Martin, Roger Golden, Al Green, Marina Guglielmi, Judy Raymer Ivkoff, Elaine Jaques, Saulius Jaskus, Sun Mi Jung, Maryon Kantaroff, Marlene Kawalez, Evgueni Kogan, J.Mac, Bastien Martel, Lilly Otasevic, Andrew Pawlowski, Octavia Proca, Desmond Scott, Alex Tavares, Tyzo David Toccalino, Dina Torrans, Peter Wirun, Xiaojing Yan, Daniel Yu.