Art & Jules Gallery - Joaquin in His Shoes

Oliver...cutest art lover! Thank you to Keegan and Marilyn at Art & Jules for allowing us to show the artwork that will be travelling to Uruguay for two exhibits in February and March 2010.

Jennifer

Maxine

Some of the Exhibit Artists

Andrea

Jaqueline

Karen

Opening night at Art & Jules

Sarah Jane

Catherine

Joaquin In His Shoes at Art & Jules

Integration Exhibition

Andrea Pottyondy will be exhibiting with
The Society of Canadian Artists Integration Exhibition
at The Art Gallery of Hamilton
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 14th from 2pm - 4pm
Exhibit runs from November 14th, 2009 to January 24th, 2010

Shirley West

Shirley West, is joining some other women (including her daughter, Shelley) in a show and sale in Bedford. Here's the info:
Show and Sale of gems and silver from Earth Songs, delicate quilted creations and paper crafts from Crones Dawning, as well as the fine art of Shirley West.

Enjoy some sweet treats and bring all your friends. Door prize and fundraising for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Sunday, December 6th, 2009
1:00 - 6:00 pm
Greater Homes Building
380 Bedford Highway
Accepting cash or cheque only

Karen R. Phinney at Art & Jules

Karen R. Phinney is now hanging at Art & Jules.
2089 Gottingen Street, Halifax, B3K 3B2Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am–6pm; Sundays 12pm–5pm.

Art Sales & Rental Gallery The Annual Group Show

Opening Reception Thursday, November 5th from 7pm to 9pm
A salon-style juried exhibition with over two hundred artists invited to participate. Members of Artspa will be featured!

FREE FLOW - Monika Wright

Monika Wright's photograph of a long exposure of dancers on a stage starts off a process of collaborative image-making for ViewPoint Gallery Exhibit FREE FLOW 1272 Barrington Street through Sunday, Nov 1. Gallery is open from noon to 5pm and by appointment 420-0854.

Uruguayan Project - Joaquin Torres Garcia

After discussing all aspects of our Uruguayan Project/Exhibit at Monika's home Artspasians took a break and had a lovely glass of Spanish wine! Thank you Monika for hosting this meeting and for all your hard work.

Monika Wright

Monika's scarves and jewellery are at a new location: Joliette at 1870 Hollis St. Grand opening tomorrow night, Oct. 23rd. It's a really great new boutique with Canadian designs and very cool stuff.

From Land and Sea

The launch of from Land and Sea Nova Scotian's Contemporary Landscape Artists will be held at Argyle Fine Art in Halifax on Sunday, November 1st at 2pm.
Sarah Jane Conklin is one of the "artspa" artists featured in this book!

Art Therapy

ART THERAPY WORKSHOP WITH JACQUELINE STEUDLER
This workshop is specifically for art students (or related studies and interests) and artists that are interested in pursuing art therapy as a future career, or are working with people with special needs. We will work with paint and clay.

Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009 from
9:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Location: art&jules Gallery,
2089 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS

Fee: $ 120 (all materials included)
Students: $ 85 (all materials included)
Registration deadline: November 10, 2009
For registration or questions, please contact: Jacqueline Steudler,
phone: 902-861-2079 or e-mail: info@artjst.net.
Seats are limited; please register as soon as possible.

Tara Grude workshops

Beautiful Bowls
Explore 3 dimensional felting techniques as we create artistic and inviting sculptural vessels. A fun and interesting approach using some unconventional props!Friday October 16th 6-8:30pm $35 including all materials
Artistic AccentsEnjoy exploring the stunning results of nuno-felting (painting layers of wool roving over open weave fabrics) and turn your canvas into a cozy and eye-catching pillow.Truly one-of-a-kind.Friday November 27th 6-9pm $45 including most materialsSilversmithing Learn jewellery techniques and create your own one-of-a-kind wearable art in sterling silver and semi precious stones.Private and semi-private (1-3 people) classes.Ongoing, at your convenience. Cost is materials + $20/hr
Please contact Tara Grude (902-401-6088, tara.kg@live.ca ) for registration and for more information on materials and location. And visit www.arthalifax.wordpress.com to see the complete poster for these and other workshops.

In Sympathy

All members of Artspa send Catherine their deepest sympathy on the passing of her husband Gerald Joseph. We miss you Catherine and look forward to your return to Artspa. Love from all!

Chronicle Herald Article Shubenacadie Art Connection

http://thechronicleherald.ca/ArtsLife/1143252.html

The Shubenacadie Art Connection

You are invited
to a series of receptions
in honour of
The Shubenacadie Art Connection
an art exhibit by Nova Scotia artists
celebrating the Shubenacadie Canal and Waterway.
September 19 - October 4, 2009
Maitland
Reception: Saturday, September 19th, 2 p.m - 4 p.m
Gallery 215, 8247 Highway 215, Selma
Open: 7 Days, 10 a.m - 5 p.m
www.artgallery215.com
Shubenacadie
Reception: Sunday, September 20th, 2:00 p.m
Tin Smith Shop Museum, 2854 Main Street
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m - 4 p.m, Sunday: 12 p.m - 4 p.m
www.tinshopmuseum.ca
Elmsdale
Reception: Saturday, September 26th, 2:00 p.m
Elmsdale Station, Highway #2
Wednesday - Friday: 1 p.m - 5 p.m,
Saturday/Sunday: 12 p.m - 4 p.m
Fall River
Reception: Sunday, September 27th, 12 p.m - 3 p.m
Advantage Frame&Gallery 3269, Highway # 2
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m - 5 p.m, Saturday: 10 a.m - 5 p.m,
Sunday: 12 p.m - 5 p.m
www.advantageframe.ca
Dartmouth
Reception: Saturday, October 3rd, 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m
Fairbanks Centre, 54 Locks Road
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m,
Saturday, Sunday: 12 p.m - 4:30 p.m
www.shubie.chebucto.org

Uruguayan Evening at Patricia's and Universal Constructivism

Thank you Dominique for the beautiful gift of Uruguayan art to Artspa!

Memberes of Artspa attended a gathering at Patricia's to discuss a future exhibit in Uruguay based on the work of Joaquin Torres Garcia. We thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful slide show that Patricia presented and are inspired to have an exhibit and future trip to Uruguay. Thank you Patricia and Jason for hosting us!

Artspa Potluck

Thanks to all the members that came over with their significant others/greatest art supporters on July 17th!

J. Franklin Wright Gallery "Opening NIght"

Out & About Exhibit at the J. Franklin Wright Gallery in Port Hawkesbury

thank you to everyone that came out to see my exhibit, this gallery is one of the most beautiful in Nova Scotia!

Eye Level: Portraits of Women Artists

Eye Level: Portraits of Women Artists

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Andrea Pottyondy's Art Exhibit "Out and About"

"Out & About" an exhibit of my layered landscapes and colourful, textured narratives of Nova Scotia and away! Opening Thursday, July 2nd, 7pm at J. Franklin Wright Gallery, Port Hawkesbury, Cape Breton. On until August 20th, 2009.
J. Franklin Wright Gallery, Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, 606 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury, Cape Breton

Plein Air in the Park

On June 9th Artspa got together to paint plein at at Schubenacadie Canal and Waterway. It was a glorious day and we had a great time. As you can see we did a lot of apres plein air! For more information on Schubenacadie Art Connection: http://shubie.chebucto.org/art_connection/docs/TSAC_Guidelines.pdf

Patricia in Uruguay at Domi's 15th Birthday Party

In Uruguay a girl's 15th birthday is a big event, similar to our "sweet sixteenth" and Patricia, with a little help from Artspa members, created a beautiful banner for the party for Dominique, the beautiful birthday girl and Patricia's niece!

Becky Thompson's Boats

One of Becky's Boats is featured in the June 2009 edition of WHERE a Halifax information for travellers magazine www.where.com They are hot, hot, hot!

Plein Air in the Park

Artspa will be meeting at Fairbanks Centre, Schubenacadie Canal on Tuesday, June 9th between 10am - 10:30am to paint in the park.

Dartmouth Visual Artists Society Exhibit

There will be a show at the Craig Gallery (Alderney Landing) of The Dartmouth Visual Artists' Society. The show opens Wednesday evening, May 27th and continues until the 21st of June.

A 30th Anniversary Celebration

Halifax Art Map Exhibit at FRED

Halifax Art Map 2009
An exhibition of work by Halifax Art Map Artists will be showing at FRED. from Monday, April 27 to Saturday, June 20. The Opening Reception and Launch will be held at FRED. on Friday, May 1 from 7pm to 9pm. The artists will be present at the Reception. Please note the Gallery Hours are Monday 9-5, Tuesday to Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 10-3.

Art Show and Sale

An Art Show and Sale

Sackville Heights Community Centre,
Connolly Road, Sackville

Saturday, May 2, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

(A fundraiser for seniors' facility.)

Shirley West and Karen R. Phinney will be there, along with many others!

Becky's Boats

Becky Thompson's Boats...they are wonderful! To order, please visit her website (see the link on the side bar)

FLIGHT

A few Artspa members are in the show, hope everyone can come out to see it!

Schubenacadie Art Connection

Artspa members attended PAINTING THE WATERWAY by TOM FORRESTALL, a question and answer session with the artist. We all had a great time. Thanks Jacqueline for all your work in promoting The Shubenacadie Art Connection. For more information click below:
http://shubie.chebucto.org/art_connection/docs/TSAC_Guidelines.pdf

Art Bank Purchase Program Exhibit

Horizon Series: The Colour of Anticipation (24 x 48) mixed media

Andrea Pottyondy

Artwork purchased for the Nova Scotia Art Bank is being exhibited from May 6th to May 14th, 2009 at the Mary E. Black Gallery (which is situated next to Pier 21). I was fortunate to have my work accepted and looking forward to seeing all the artwork!

Lenoard Cohen Interview

Had to post this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugh8Xe6hX7U
Karen, I heard your letter read today on Q....too bad he didn't know that "ph" is pronounced as an "f"! Great letter!

Jacqueline Steudler in Group Show at Ross Creek

A Song for all Seasons

A Song for All Seasons - Sarah Jane Conklin' paintings featured at

Marigold Cultural Centre May 2 - 31, 2009

Reception, Saturday, May 2nd, 6-8pm

605 Prince Street

Truro, Nova Scotia

Gallery Hours Tuesday - Saturday 11 - 5

Andrea Pottyondy Exhibiting at Total Kneads

I will be exhibiting mixed media artworks at Total Kneads from March until May 2009. Open House is Saturday March 7th, 2009 from 3-6pm. 5555 Sullivan Street, Halifax (behind Oland Brewery). Total Kneads offers Massage Therapy, Colon Hydrotherapy, Integrative Medicine, Reflexology, Reiki and Body treatments (Detox body wraps and salt scrubs). http://www.totalkneads.ca/