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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday June 11, 2008 - 33 Art on the Bluffs a major draw have their work displayed. While the Town owns the house, the Bronte on the past occupants of the house, as well as Historical Society has since taken financial antiques that date from the early days of responsibility for the upkeep of the building, Trafalgar Township. which costs more than $6,000 per year. Sovereign House is not only a historical mas"This is a very good way for us to raise money terpiece, but also showcases masterpieces. to keep operating the house," Estall said. "And it The Art on the Bluffs exhibition has been held gives another reason for people to come here." every spring through fall for the past 10 years in Sovereign House is a victory for the Bronte the wooden addition to the house. Historical Society, but they have more to do and A new show is installed about every two many more buildings to save, members say. It weeks, with the emphasis on local talent. Artists has been an uphill battle to convince the Town range from talented beginners to renowned proand Ontario Municipal Board to preserve buildfessionals. The artwork also runs the gamut from ings when they are slated for demolition in order watercolours and acrylics to sculpture and mixed to be replaced by condos or parking lots, accordmedia. Some shows are solo ing to Estall. exhibitions, while others feature "Instead of knocking down "Instead of knocking a number of artists whose works our old buildings and our herdown our old buildings and come together under a common our heritage, this is the itage, this is the poster child theme. poster child for what old "Having art here works well for what old buildings can buildings can become and because people who come to see become and be repurposed be repurposed and used," it also see the house, and those and used." Estall said. coming to see the house are surSovereign House, 7 prised to see the beautiful art- Lyn Estall West River St. is open from work," said Lyn Estall, a member Bronte Historical Society member until late October on of the Bronte Historical Society Wednesdays, Saturdays and for 14 years and one of the coorSundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is by donadinators of Art on the Bluffs. tion. Free parking is available next door at The current show will be familiar for many as Bronte Bluffs Park. The north wing of the it features artwork based on Bronte images creSovereign House can be rented year-round. ated by a number of different artists. The show is The House's next major event is Tea on the appropriately entitled Bronte Through Artists' Bluffs on June 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Eyes. event features a traditional Devonshire tea served "The Bronte show was very popular last year, in the garden. 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