About Algoma Art Society
The Algoma Art Society is the oldest Visual Art Group in the City of Sault Ste. Marie, since it’s inception on January 16, 1948. Our membership consists of visual artists working in Watercolours, Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, Yupo, Encaustics, Collage and Photography.
We are a non-profit organization whose aims are to promote local exhibitions, competitions, workshops, classes and lectures; provide access to prominent artists; to arrange for annual sales of members’ work and to support, encourage and develop the talent and ability of local artists by providing opportunities for them to become more proficient in their field.
Over the many years this organization has been in existence many prominent artists have been associated with us including members of the Group of Seven. Algoma Art Society members traveled on many outdoor painting excursions with F. H. Varley, A. J. Casson and A. Y. Jackson.
Featured Artist
Mary Stevenson
Mary Stevenson is a textile, mixed media artist from St. Joseph Island. She started her creative journey over 30 years ago designing a line of clothing, some may remember, called Island Comforts.
Over the years, Mary has transitioned her love of textile into a unique artistic expression, creating fine art in the form of collage using hand dyed fabrics, bits of recycled fabrics, acrylic paint and mediums. She is drawn to the vibrant colours seen in nature.
Mary says: My life, like my art, has been constantly changing and full of colourful texture and Joy! There is no lack of inspiration in the ever-changing beauty of this Algoma Great Lake region and the islands and coastal landscapes I have been blessed to live in.
Mary's mixed media work includes colourful textile collage, as well as wool, silk and fibre felt and stitch paintings.
You can view her work on instagram @Mary Stevenson Art or her website: https://www.marystevensonart.com/
