Renovations are finally finished at Valerie Kent’s Cavan Art studio. The walls of the main floor gallery are now covered with art including some remarkable work from a local photographer and some of her own work, all offered for sale at accessible prices. After spending time getting to know the… Continue reading
Switching gears from the works of renown Royal Canadian Academy artists, Galerie Q Curator Kathryn Last launched a new exhibit this weekend offering Canadian paintings priced below $1000. With a self-explanatory title: Paintings Under $1000, the gallery has set up a group exhibition featuring over 100 artworks by a diverse… Continue reading
A private fundraising event organized by Peterborough City Councillor Pat Parnell and hosted by Galerie Q last month raised $8000 towards YES shelter for youth and family’s “Raise the Roof” campaign. The organization has set a $50,000 fundraising campaign target to allow them to replace the roof on their aging… Continue reading
By Karen Graham This year artists in and around Bethany are opening their doors again for Mother’s Day weekend. The artists work in a wide variety of media, creating works of beauty, purpose and often whimsy to express their creative vision in their unique settings. From quilts to photographs, beautiful… Continue reading
Galerie Q is hosting a new group exhibition entitled “La feminine” which features 21 works by 10 Canadian artists, three of whom are recognized Canadian Masters. The diverse and expansive body of work exhibited in La féminine presents femininity as a fluid concept. Using paint and brush to explore the… Continue reading
I, unlike a lot of people my age, have always been interested in Shakespeare. It would be unfair, though, to say that everyone about my age dislikes the Bard’s plays. When my school, IE Weldon, held open auditions for a production of Macbeth, I was one of many to show up…. Continue reading
By Karen Graham Valerie Kent has been busy. The renovations on her studio gallery art school just north of the four corners of Cavan are nearing completion, and she can`t wait to move in. On the main level, Valerie will offer a gallery featuring works at accessible prices from local… Continue reading
Valerie Kent It is true that many small towns lose their younger members when they go off to schools and to work in larger centres. It is always exciting when someone returns from a positive experience away from their home town to another new adventure back home again. Dorothea Hines… Continue reading
Melodie Seto Sometimes one does not need to travel long distances to have an immersive cultural experience, and that is especially the case for those living in or near the South Monaghan Township. ZimArt– Rice Lake Gallery –has been operating in Bailieboro for 16 years and is a free outdoor… Continue reading
