All Entries Tagged With: "County artists"
Clic! – Photographic works of art in Arts Council’s newest show
Clic! Eastern Ontario Photography Show is the newest “baby” arts event to be presented by the Prince Edward County Arts Council. For nine days this summer, July 31st to August 8th, CLIC, a juried show and sale of photographic works of art, will take place in the second floor gallery of Books & Company at […]
Artists will Paint the County
Close to 20 artists are preparing to set up their easels to “Paint The County” Saturday, July 31st in an inaugural event initiated by Arts on Main and sponsored by Black Prince Winery and the Prince Edward County Arts Council. All artists will be easily recognized as they paint in various locations wearing Paint the […]
Teen artists show talent at Library gallery
By Bill Samuel Teen artists are showing off their talents at the Picton library’s Teen Room gallery until August 21. The Liam Garrett Memorial Teen Art Show opened Saturday with a reception. The event is named in memory of Garrett, in recognition of his many contributions. County residents between the ages of 13-19 were eligible […]
Visitors Share the Canvas
Art in the County invited visitors to express their inner creativity and “Share the Canvas” outside of the exhibition last Thursday, at the corner of Ross and King streets, Picton. A large blank canvas was set up between 4-7 p.m. where all were encouraged to pick up a paint brush and add their creative flare. […]
Jurors pleased with tremendously talented artists
Jurors for the annual Art in the County show were pleased with the extensive variety of disciplines and media represented in this 17th annual exhibition which opened Friday at 10 a.m. at the Picton Town Hall (corner of Ross and King streets). “It was a very pleasant and enjoyable experience for us,” they noted in […]
Talented teen artists take note
Talented teens are invited to feature their art at the public library in Picton during the annual Teen Summer Art show opening July 10. Teens ages 13-19 are invited to submit artwork to any branch library for display in the Teen Room at the Picton Branch. This year, the show is being judged by talented […]
Art in the County exhibits artists’ finest works
Don Pinder has been “hanging around” Prince Edward County’s prestigious Art in the County show and sale for the past 17 years, helping organize, set up and display the fine art event since its inception. Art in the County opens Friday morning and is always a highlight of the summer season, last year attracting some […]
Artists tamper with photographer’s work
Twenty-one artists have “tampered with” one of two of County photographer Peggy deWitt’s photographs. Their interpretations are on display until June 14 at her Paper Images Gallery, Elizabeth St., Picton. deWitt’s photography, on permanent display at the gallery, captures the beauty of Prince Edward County. Over the years, her pictures have inspired many fellow artists. […]
ArtWorks creations support County seniors
Participants in the new program “ArtWorks: The Art of Success in the Workplace” have chosen The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association as the charity to receive the proceeds from the sale of their creations. They are creating stained glass items, and handcrafted jewellery at the Red Barns on White Chapel Road. A […]
Award-winning Trails combine pleasures
Taste the County showcases Prince Edward’s finest arts and food in an unique bilingual “flip book” highlighting both the Arts Trail and Taste Trail. (Click for more) Taste Executive Director Kathleen Kennedy notes the book features 58 of the County’s fine craft and art studios, galleries, wineries, a brewery, a cidery, cafes, restaurants and a […]
