News - The Palette

For more information about these events or for any other information about the Gallery or Art School, please contact us at (519) 797-5068/1-800-806-8838 or email us at artschool@bmts.com

For hours of operation see our Gallery page.

2009 Catalogue now available.

Spring Newsletter

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Year of the Light Art Exhibition

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Chantry Island Lighthouse with a dynamic lighthouse -shaped exhibition of 150 unique artworks crfated by regional artists and artisans. $500 in cash prizes awarded to thetop fiveartworks.

August 1-September 1, 2009
Gala Opening & Awards Presentation
Friday, July 31 7-9 pm

This special exhibitis open to residens and visitors of Bruce & Grey Counties.
To participate, simply purchase a blank, pre-numbered canvas a the Southampton Art Gallery & Shop for $10 (tax incl.) All fine arts are welcome!

Artworks should reflect on or all of thefollowing relatad themes: marine heritage, marine landscapes, and/or ornithology (the study of birds). Deadline for submission of completed artworks is Tuesday, July 28, 2009.

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2nd Annual Up Your Alley

Please join us on Saturday, July 4 from 10 am – 3 pm up our alley between the Southampton Art Gallery & Shop and the Southampton Art School. This will be an outdoor art show and sale, unless we have rain, in which case the show will be moved inside the Gallery.
We ask that participating artists display their artwork and their talent throughout the day by demonstrating their craft in a casual way, to try to give the community a stronger understanding of the process behind the artwork, and the efforts of the artist. Sketching, sculpting, carving, photography and painting while working when you have quiet moments would be exactly what we are looking for.

Registration is limited to 35 tables. Only the first twenty eight tables will be guaranteed space indoors if it rains. We will refund payment if it rains to anyone who books after table twenty-eight.

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7th ANNUAL FEAST FOR THE EYES JURIED ART EXHIBITION

Featuring Emerging Artists of Grey & Bruce Counties

Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, May 10, 2009

Art saves lives. Through art we nourish our mental, creative and spiritual well-being. Feast for the Eyes links art to another of our basic needs: food for the hungry in our community. We ask all artists to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the local food bank. Please note: this is a juried show: we regret that the jury cannot guarantee the acceptance of all artworks in this show due to gallery space limitations. all are welcome with a donation of a non-perishable food item for the food bank.

2009 Feast for the Eyes Winners

Jurors Louise Moore, Barb Sprague, Odon Wagner

1. 1^st Prize Best in Show $300 Sponsored by the Southampton Arts Society & The Southampton Art Gallery & Shop  - Alicia Charlton from Chesley,  Buffalo, Soapstone
2. 2^nd Prize Best in Show S200 Sponsored by the Shoreline Artists 
   Birgit Clark from Hanover Crossing Over, Kiln Fired Glass
3. 3^rd Prize Best in Show $100 Sponsored by Harold Fenlon, McIntee Real Estate
   Glen Urquhart  from Kincardine Chicotique Crab Boats, Watercolour
4. The Al Downs Printmaking Award - $200 Sponsored by Al Downs. This is awarded for innovative and/or experimental approaches in the areas of printmaking (relief prints, monoprints, etc.), fabric arts or collage/mixed media: Josh Planz, Port Elgin - Riley, Woodblock
5. Visionary Award - $175 Anonymous Sponsor.
    Sharon Barfoot, Sauble Beach Masquerade, Ink on Yupo
6. Photography Award $150 Award donated by Professional Photographers Valerie Cargo, Michael Cannon and George Plant. This award is for excellence in photography. Lee-Anne Edmunds, Kincardine - The Last Train - Photograph
7. The Jane Champagne Courage of Your Convictions Award $100 Sponsored by the Estate of Jane Champagne. This award is for bold and innovative approaches to art in all mediums.
   Leslie Hallam, Kincardine Hardee, Charcoal and Conte
8. Honourable Mention Award - $100 Gift Certificate for Wyndham Art Supplies Sponsored by Wyndham Art Supplies
   Noel Martin, Owen Sound - Chicken Coupe, Oil on Canvas

Youth Awards

1. CIBC Youth Award for a Student between 18-25 years of age enrolled in a Post-Secondary School $200 Sponsored by CIBC 
   Alanna Young, Port Elgin - Thursday celebration and Wheels Working, photograph in litho and collagraph
2. CIBC Youth Award for a student under 18 enrolled in a Junior or Secondary School $100 Sponsored by CIBC
   Rosalie Wyonch, Southampton - Homage to Dali, acrylic on wood

Please note: the peoples choice award sponsored by Chantry Breezes B & B will be given out at the close of the show and will be based on visitors ballots. Thank you!

Printmakers Club

New in 2009, a Printmakers Club has been initiated that will give experienced printmakers an opportunity to use the Art School and press on days that it is not being used otherwise

(Sept - June). Applicants must have at least 10 working hours on the press and or the equivalent of 2 full weeks of a printmaking class at our Art School within the past 2 years. In other words, members must be dependable and self-sufficient with the press and our facility.

A one-year membership to the Club is $40 and there is a $10 facility fee per day usage.

We require a minimum of 4 members and no more than 8 at a time to warrant opening the school for usage.

For more information or to join the club please contact Meghan at (519)797-5068 / 1-800-866-8838 or artschool@bmts.com

Notice: Creative Volunteer Opportunities!

Stretch your talents by volunteering at the Southampton Art School Gallery & Gift Shop. Volunteers are always needed in a variety of areas, and we appreciate the donation of your time and skills. Call Aly at 797-5068 for information.