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
Joanne Zeppa
BIO
After retiring from teaching high school art I decided to develop my desire to use my own artistic skills.
Under the guidance of such wonderful artists and teachers as John Keast, Linda WilsonSzabo and Doug Bradford I now enjoy painting with oils, acrylics and my most favourite, watercolours.
Inspired by these talented artists and the beauty of Northern Ontario landscapes I have spent years painting and creating many pieces that I am very proud of.
I also enjoy creating landscapes and other works with wool by needle felting.
Alcohol ink and acrylic poring are also fun to experiment with.
There are so many artistic techniques and possibilities that I look forward to exploring.
