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    18TH ANNUAL PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY STUDIO TOUR

    Friday, September 16th, 2011

    September 16 – 18, 2011

    Thirty-four artists and studios will open their doors for the 18th Annual Prince Edward County Studio Tour for 3 days, Friday Sept 16 until Sunday Sept 18, and the Executive Committee is pleased to make an important announcement:

    “On behalf of the Studio Tour Executive and all the Tour members, we are very pleased that Wendy Mathews has agreed to accept the role of Chair for the 2012 Tour,” announced Joy Williams, Chair of the 2011 Prince Edward County Studio Tour. “Although not an artist herself, she has a deep understanding of the challenges in creating a successful Studio Tour, and her professional background and skills will be a great benefit to the organization.”

    Joy has been involved with the tour for many years, and was Co-Chair for 2 years before assuming the full Chair role. “Every year, the highlight is always the Tour weekend – when all the time and effort of all the members pays off, and the public enjoys 3 days of exploring the world-of-art.”

    Prince Edward County has an extremely vibrant art community that is a vital part of the County’s tourism industry bringing thousands of visitors to the County each year. The Studio Tour weekend is a marvelous time to meet the talented artists in their studios, and see first hand how they work. Tour artists are reporting that the new Studio Tour permanent signs, along with the annual brochure, have been enticing many visitors to their studios over the summer.

    Ready to lead this popular cultural event in its 19th year, Wendy is well aware of the many challenges. “As with any non-profit organization that is run mainly by volunteers, we are always aware of the both the costs and the amount of work involved. Businesses in the County have regularly supported The Studio Tour, but each year there is the need to secure new funding and encourage volunteer involvement.”

    In addition to enjoying life in the County, Wendy works as an education advisor to a UN recognized community development project in rural Cambodia. Schools have become much livelier places of learning since she and her Cambodian colleagues have shown teachers how to use the arts in their classroom programs. Wendy lives in Wellington with her husband, photographer Rick Matthews

    The popular tradition of a gift basket prize draw, with items from many of the participating artists, will take place. Ballots are available during the weekend at all tour locations and The Waring House Inn.

    This year’s sponsors include: The Waring House Inn, Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership, and the Prince Edward County Arts Council.

    The Information Centre at The Waring House Inn is open Friday – Sunday, September 16-18 from 10am to 5pm.

    Tour Dates: September 16-17-18
    Time: 10am to 5pm daily
    Admission: FREE.

    In addition to a virtual tour at www.pecstudiotour.com, visitors can join our Facebook group and Twitter @ 2011StudioTour.

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    CLIC Eastern Ontario Photo Show Prince Edward County

    Monday, August 1st, 2011

    Jurors Announce “Best in Show Winner” ahead of Opening Night

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    As organizers finalize details for the upcoming CLIC Eastern Ontario Photo Show and Sale, being held July 30th to August 7th in Picton, the show’s jurors (acclaimed Canadian photographers John DeVisser, Pat LaCroix and Lynda Wilde) are thrilled to announce that the 2011 “Best in Show” winner is Dawn Oosterhoff of Ottawa, Ontario for her image “Driver’s Seat”.

     

    Dawn is also being awarded the Doug Boult Award for Excellence In Photography. She will be presented with both prestigious awards, including a $200 cash prize from the Prince Edward County Arts Council, at the Opening Night celebrations on Saturday, July 30th at 7:00 PM at the second floor Gallery of Books & Company, 289 Main Street, Picton, in beautiful Prince Edward County.

     

    After many long hours reviewing close to 300 submissions, the juror’s decision about the “Best in Show” image was unanimous. “For us, this image brought to mind the “story telling paintings” of Norman Rockwell. Dawn clearly translated a moment that will reach out and touch everyone who sees this fantastic shot,” said juror and award-winning photographer, Pat LaCroix.

     

    The Eastern Ontario Photo Show was established in 2010 to celebrate photography as an art form and the creative vision of photographers from across Eastern Ontario. The inaugural show in 2010 was a huge success with over 70 photographers participating and 1,200 visitors to the show over nine days. The 2011 show is already shaping up to be a great success with over 100 photographers juried-in and over 160 stunning images being readied for display.

     

    “The quality of the images this year is astounding”, said LaCroix. “This photography show is a real testament to the craft, and I am thrilled to see an exhibition of this calibre growing and thriving in Eastern Ontario,” he added. “I think everyone is going to be very impressed – it’s going to be a real treat to take in this show.”

     

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    Arts Trail Turns One

    Thursday, June 11th, 2009

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    June 2009 month marks the one year anniversary of the launch of Prince Edward County, Ontario’s Arts Trail (www.artstrail.ca), a tour route that winds over 200 kilometres to link together the galleries and studios of local artists.

    Like the Taste Trail (www.tastetrail.ca), the region’s epicurean trail, the Arts Trail comprises a bilingual print brochure/map, a website and road signs that help guide the way. More than an opportunity to admire and snap up original artworks, it offers the public the ability to meet artists, to tour their studios and to enjoy special insight into understanding their work. It was developed to shine a spotlight on Prince Edward County’s vibrant creative community and so far it is working.

    Despite the economic downtown, the trail enjoyed a successful first year with many participants reporting an increase in both traffic and sales. David Drown of Wellington Pottery says 2008 was his “best season ever” and photographer Graham Davies admits that despite initial reservations about the project’s potential to bring consumers to his door that it worked, “I saw a lot of customers with the Arts Trail in hand.”

    This year’s edition includes 21 participating locations. They are: Windswept Studio; Wellington Pottery; Bloomin’ Barn Studio; Armstrong Glassworks; SideStreet Gallery; Suites-on-the-Lake Studio; Beach Street Studio; Shattered Gallery/Studio; Oeno Gallery; Angeline’s Restaurant, Inn & Spa; Covent Garden Contemporary Fine Art & Funktional Art & Design; Bloomfield Studios, Peta Hall Gallery; Mad Dog Gallery; Bald Photographer Gallery; La De Dah Sculpture Studio; Red Roof Gallery; Riccaro Jewellery Studio & Gallery; The Red Barns (an artisan’s playground); and two newcomers: Moontide Studio Gallery and Round the Bend Gallery.

    Visit www.artstrail.ca or, better yet, travel the trail, to learn more.

    Photo credit: Graham Davies.

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    Chamber Christmas Meet and Greet

    Thursday, December 11th, 2008

    chamberchristmasJenn, Kathy and I attended the Christmas Meet and Greet for the Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism & Commerce (PECCTAC) held at the Victory on Tuesday evening.

    A beautiful space, the Victory is Picton’s former Post Office (205 Main Street), and houses the Canadian Society of Marine Artists. Founded in 1983, the non-profit society is dedicated to Canadian artists who are inspired by our oceans, lakes, ships and sailors. I would highly recommend that you stop in and browse through the many books or enjoy the various art pieces on display, many of which are for sale.

    At the event, presentations were made by Gillian Chapman, Business Development Manager of PELA CFDC to the winners of the 2008 Business Competition.

    The Grand Prize, a $50,000 interest-free loan, went to Shryl Nussey and Tamara Porter for e & co., a destination store that will soon open in Picton which will provide customers with a wide array of green products.

    Additionally, awards were presented to Brad Lynd of Picton’s Bean Counter Cafe, and Chuck Taylor of Artmount Laminating of Bloomfield for $5,000 interest-free loans and renovations support packages provided by Home Hardware in Picton.

    Following the presentations, a live auction of wrapped Christmas gifts donated by attending guests raised over $1000 for the Children’s Aid Society.

    Congratulations and thank you for a lovely evening.

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    Rednersvill Road Culture Crawl

    Thursday, November 13th, 2008

    dsc09630_webLast evening, after a busy day at the office, the Taste team headed out to attend the Cultural Crawl on Rednersville Road.

    Hosted by the Cultural Round Table, a group of people who represent a wide variety of cultural constituencies in Prince Edward County, the Crawl is the second a series, the first of which took place in Picton last July.

    Kicked off at Oeno Gallery, about 20 people mingled and sipped County wine while taking in the works of numerous artists including those of Sylvain Louis-Seize. Created from materials including oil, tar, metals and acid, Louis-Seize’s works feature moody depictions of industrial landscapes sealed under a glossy coat of resin.

    Before moving on to the next location, Oeno co-owner Carlyn Moulton spoke to the group about the County’s thriving cultural community, particularly its happy marriage of fine food, art and wine, referring to the region as Canada’s Tuscany.

    Next it was on to Albury Church, the oldest nondenominational church in Ontario, which recently celebrated the opening of a new entrance whose ultimate goal is to be fully accessible. While the crowd admired its charming cornflower blue sanctuary, they learned a little of the church’s history including how it got its name. In the 19th century when the Peck family gave the land to Ameliasburgh it was under the stipulation that it be used to house a church, a school and a cemetery where anyone could be buried…hence the name, a fusion of the words “all” and “bury.”

    Down the road at cozy Sweet Water Cabin, owner Janice Hubbs gave a fire-side talk. Over coffee and homemade oatmeal cookies (made with maple syrup, of course!), Janice shared stories and folklore about the circa 1830 cabin’s origin in Lanark County and the scores of maple-related artifacts it now houses. We learned about everything from sugar tongs and shavers to the habits of fishers — one of the very few animals who prey on porcupines.

    Unfortunately, none of the Taste group could make it to potluck dinner at the Crawl’s final stop, the Art House Gallery. Formerly the Rednersville United Church, the space now is open to hosting everything from art classes to small scale musical performances.

    For more information about the Cultural Round Table (including upcoming Culture Crawls), be sure to check out the organization’s website, www.culturalroundtable.ca.

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