Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Stan Adams to be featured in "Rural Roots"

Former Visual Arts Brampton member and current Simcoe resident Stan Adams will be featured in Artway's next exhibit, Rural Roots. Now in its third year, the exhibit will include his oil landscapes, many of which feature Ontario's distinctive barns.

Today's issue of the Guardian includes mention of Stan's guesting in the article "Country visits the city in new exhibit". Also mentioned in this issue is the EnviroArt contest, in its final days for entry; see the article "Last call for submissions".

Monday, August 04, 2008

EnviroArt Contest

Visual Arts Brampton is looking for entries into its new EnivroArt Contest, to bring a green-message to Fridge Front Gallery in Shoppers World. No matter your age or skill level, we invite you to participate in the exhibition.

Entries should meet one of the following three themes:

  • art depicting awareness of ecological/enivronmental issues
  • art depicting humans' relation to/impact on the environment
  • art created using environmentally friendly/sustainmental/reused media

All art must be no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches, and hangable by magnets. Any works larger than the maximum size, or three-dimensional, can be photographed.

HOW TO ENTER: To enter, drop off your artwork to the customer service desk of Shoppers World Brampton, between Sears Outlet and Winners, before 6 pm, August 30, 2008. On the back of your entry, legibly write a sentence describing how the piece fits the criteria. Also include your name and telephone number.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Artists of any age or skill level.

PRIZES AND JUDGES: TBA