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Pictograph Newsletter for May 4, 2009
April 30, 2009
Valerie Fraser
The Pictograph fundraising silent art, antique, collectible auction went very well last week. Thanks to some amazing donations and volunteers helping to accommodate extended hours to assist frequent bidders. A special thank you goes out to Karen Van Doorne for providing us with a wonderful door prize. Amazing treasures went to successful bidders. Did you get outbid? The enthusiasm was contagious, vintage kitchen items, glass milk bottle, Coalport pitchers, oil and watercolor paintings, prints, wood carving, pottery, perfume bottles, antique dresser, cain chair and more made up the vignette setting. Congratulations to the girls that created this inspirational setting, giving a nod to yesteryear.
Anne Siciliano's exhbit "A Splash of Color" opened Saturday May 3. The Pictograph Art Gallery and Anne are appreciative of the assistance from the Ontario Arts Council in making this exhibit possible. Anne never ceases to amzae us with her effervescent personality and talent. Her style of painting seems effortless and free, as she has mastered techniques that allow the paper and paint to create wonderful work. Vibrant colors offering depth and light to her paintings. Enjoy the exhibit from May 3 - May 23.
A core group of watercolor painting enthusiasts will get more expert instruction from Anne the weekend of May 22, 23 at the Pioneer Centre. Always a much anticipated weekend, I beleive the pre-booked annual workshop is full with participants, but do feel free to contact The Pictograph Art Gallery to express your interest to join the group in the event that someone is unable to attend, we will be happy to offer assistance. Phone 597-4344.
The month of May is shaping up to be a very busy one. A reminder to all local artists, expressions of interest and entry forms are due by May 30 for the Quetico Juried Art Exhibition to be held this August. Entry forms are available from any gallery board memeber or at the Gallery. A limit of two visual art forms permitted per artist, entry fee is $10.00 per submission. If you are wondering if you will have time to create something and would rather wait until closer to the date
we ask that artist express their interest now to assure the gallery will have enough display space to accomodate the entries. I know of several individuals already working on quilts, watercolors, and photographs. The contest is open to all visual mediums, all submissions must be new, full detials
are on the entry form. This promises to be a great torusit attraction timed well with the Quetico 100th celebrations. Participating in this exhibit will be a rewarding experience with a cache of prize to be won. We are pleased to announce we are the recipients of a Northern Arts Grant to facilitate this juried art exhibit.
Visit The Pictograph Art Galler, on the lower level of The Voyageur Mall, Tuesday - Saturday from 12: - 3:00 p.m.
Thank you for stopping in to see our Gallery and Gift Shop.
We hope you enjoyed your visit and will return.
The Pictograph Gallery - Atikokan Ontario - 1-807-597-4344
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