The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

WAFERLOO CHRONICLE - Wednesday. March 4, 2009 - 2| ‘ ,- , ~ ~ ~ mmâ€" ~H t - tn “ v: ,. t , t Harbin er unveils new exhibition "penance 8 WA II mm "P g No matter what the weather is like outside. I'he Harbinger Gallery presents Recently. Van (ieest has been funher mused of her time in New- 1 L an exhibition of new paintings by Included in Carte Blanche Vol 2: foundland that "everything falls you can be comfortab'e 3" year round Pearl Van (ieest, called incident Painting. a Magenta Foundation away and you are left with your - - - Horizon. and a glass feature of publication that documents ('anar sketchbook and canvases and the we seerce Free FinanCIHQ works by lerre Davidson from dian painting today. wonder of the ever»changing sur- a" brands! estimates! available! March 728. Her work over the years has roundings engaging all your sens- A graduate from the Ontario been shaped byher various experi» es. The light is clear and rich. - 2 College of Art and Design. Van ences through study. travel and Everything is here and is at once (it-est has been exhibiting since work in art galleries. grand and intimate, harsh and del» 24 lllllll‘ K I 1996. During the summer of 2005 she icate and brash and subtle." serum: _ She has been the subject of completed a residency at Pouch Through her impassioned v - reviews, has received grants and Cove Foundation, Newfoundland. observations of her surroundings. . l .1 P awards for her work. including returned in 2007 and her experi- Van Geest composes work where i g -‘5_ ‘ AV being selected as a serttivfinalist for ences there have left an indelible colour. form and texture render d the RBC Painting Competition impression on her that is reflected energy both seen and felt. 'Heat‘ 2003, and her paintings are part of in her current body ofwork. Harbinger Gallery is located in , ‘5 "g and ““9 the Canada Council‘s Art Bank col~ Described by Van Geest as "a uptown Waterloo. at 22 Dupont St. coo lection. dreamland for painters.” she has E. can W Watson gallery opens summer arts school /519 223 a." I I I the new Homer Watson Summer School of Art has The gallery recogniyes the importance of an appli- A . ‘ ‘ l i ' r | just got started. cant's natural talent and enthusiasm for the creative t ‘ ’ ‘ m l a The gallery is now accepting applications from process. and so requires that the applicant complete SALESMAN nuns-n“ enthusiastic anvminded individuals between the ages an application form. Along with the application form. of [2717 with demonstrated ability in visual ans. and individuals are required to submit a minimum of three 3 I . who show the motivation to further develop their abili- samples of their creative ability as this is an essential ’ , I. bring your Store to 32'000 dm'= ty to engage in their an and practice, pan of the acceptance criteria. Samples of artwork can " ' 5 M COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER ' 51 ' ' ' The primary aim of this program is to offer an include a combination of the following: drawings. 5: ~5¢Wi WWWMWWIWâ€" exclusive two-week summer school of art for highly prints or paintings; collage and other mixed media TERI-‘6 HR NI ’ interested and motivated individuals. The program work: and sculpture and ceramics. offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn Photographic representations of and experience visual ans through progressive instruc» artwork are preferred and must tion, constructive peer learning and lively in~studi0 include details of size and media application, used. however. original drawings Both traditional and contemporary an forms will be may be submitted if they are no examined and explored. Fundamental drawing. paint- larger than nine by 12 inches. The ing and sculpture techniques are covered in various application deadline is lune l. mediums, Art discussions. critiques. assessments. an Go to www.homen~atson.on.ca - history lessons, gallery trips and tours. guest artists. to get the application form or call location sketching to local areas and film reviews will the gallery to have one mailed to beincluded. you. An application fee of $15 is All students will have exposure to the exhibition required and nonrefundable. ' process and the opponunity to exhibit their work. All applicants may request the . Program dates are July 1324 or Aug. 10-21. The cost return of their submitted artwork. is $525, and includes studio time. instruction. art Please enclose a self-addressed materials. fees for films and rentals. fees for travel. envelope with sufficient postage trips, tours and admission to galleries visited. Also attached for the return of your an- ' included in the cost of the program is the last day work. ; 4 ' luncheon that is provided to art school students. Email or fax submissions will The school is located on the grounds of Homer Wat> not be accepted, Application pack- son House and Gallery. A mecca for an-minded Cana- ages along with application fee. dians for more than 100 years. this location is the for» may be dropped off or mailed to mer residence, studio and gallery of Waterloo Region's Homer Watson House and Gallery. famed landscape painter Homer Watson, and has Attention: Chandra Erlendson. attracted such anists as Group of Seven members. AJ. 1754 Old Mill Rd, Kitchener. Ont.. Caswn. FrederickVarley and A.Y, lackson. N2? 1H7. ’Ihe gallery is proud to have the opportunity ofcon~ For questions email pro- tinuing the tradition of an education and association grams@homerwatson.on.ca or call M0 m with the early development of young artists in Canada. Chandra at 519-748-4377. ext. 222. 570 UHlW'SllY AW!- E.. SUM 905 350 Conestoga. 3M1 Unit 38 519-886-2416 519-620-4327 I A. \ I I , I [ ‘ .‘ ”WW“ EVEN I - Storewrde Savmgs...Shop Now! â€"