Featured Artist in the Gift Shop of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum for Month of February 2024

Irene Oktaba's beautiful display of paintings and art cards for sale in the Gift Shop of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum:

• Paintings by Irene Oktaba for sale Paintings by Irene Oktaba for sale
• Art cards by Irene Oktaba for sale Art cards by Irene Oktaba for sale
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Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Held on Thursday, February 15th, 2024

Four members showed their intrepretation of the same photo:

• Darlene Robb Darlene Robb
• Judy Henderson Judy Henderson
• Marcella Whillans Marcella Whillans
• Valerie Hurdle Valerie Hurdle
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Ken Hagerman spoke about some of the pitfalls to watch out for when working from photographs for your paintings:

• Ken Hagerman Ken Hagerman
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APRIL 2024

Photo of Sharon Mulligan with her beautiful display of paintings and unframed art pieces for sale in the Gift Shop of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum during the month of April:

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Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Held on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024

Cherie Ahvenniemi was the proud winner of the gifted presentation of a table top easel generously donated by Kim Conway-Capell.

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Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Held on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Members viewed and voted for their favorite painting to be shown in the 2025 NOAA Calendar.  Judy Henderson was very honored and surprised to have her painting chosen.

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Victoria Quon drew names for the Gifted Presentation.

• Victoria Quon - Gifted Presentation Draw Victoria Quon - Gifted Presentation Draw
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Opening of Algoma Art Society Hub Exhibition - Held on Thursday May 9th, 2024

• Art Hub Exhibition Opening Art Hub Exhibition Opening
• Art Hub Exhibition Opening Art Hub Exhibition Opening
• Art Hub Exhibition Opening - Proud Grampa Art Hub Exhibition Opening - Proud Grampa
• Marcella Whillans - 1st framed painting sold Marcella Whillans - 1st framed painting sold
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Coloured Pencil Workshop by Duff Jennings - Held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at the Main Public Library

Members and non-members enjoyed a fascinating Coloured Pencil Workshop of a Butterfly put on by Duff Jennings.  

 

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Plein Air Get Together at Bellevue Park on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

Due to inclement weather conditions, Algoma Art Society members who attended the Plein Air spent their time sketching and socializing in the Bellevue Park Greenhouse.  They had a great time!

• Rudy, Victoria, Sharon, Valerie, Ken and Lil Rudy, Victoria, Sharon, Valerie, Ken and Lil
• Plein Air in Bellevue Park Greenhouse Plein Air in Bellevue Park Greenhouse
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Featured Artist in the Gift Shop of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum for Mid-July and Month of August 2024

Photo of Lillian Burke with her beautiful display of paintings, unframed art pieces and art cards for sale in the Gift Shop of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum on display from mid-July and the month of August 2024:

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Featured Artist in the Gift Shop of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum for September 2024 - Rutger Becker

Rutger Becker's display of beautiful paintings for sale in the gift shop of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum for the month of September 2024.

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Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Held on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Members presented 6x6" paintings which will be available for sale in the Museum Gift Shop from September 20th, 2024.  Proceeds from the sale go to ARCH and the Sault Ste. Marie Museum.

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• 6x6" paintings created by Judy 6x6" paintings created by Judy
• 6x6" watercolour paintings created by Nora. 6x6" watercolour paintings created by Nora.
• Valerie displaying her 6x6" paintings. Valerie displaying her 6x6" paintings.
• Valerie displaying her 6x6" painting. Valerie displaying her 6x6" painting.
• Victoria displaying her 6x6" paintings. Victoria displaying her 6x6" paintings.
• Victoria displaying her 6x6" paintings. Victoria displaying her 6x6" paintings.
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Opening of Algoma Art Society's 6x6 Art Show & Sale held in the Main Gallery of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum.  Paintings sell for $20 with proceeds going to ARCH and the Sault Ste. Marie Museum.

• Display of 6x6 paintings for sale. Display of 6x6 paintings for sale.
• Display of 6x6 paintings for sale. Display of 6x6 paintings for sale.
• Display of 6x6 paintings for sale. Display of 6x6 paintings for sale.
• Display of 6x6 paintings for sale. Display of 6x6 paintings for sale.
• Katie and son Sam. Katie and son Sam.
• Lucia Laford Lucia Laford
• Opening Reception Table Opening Reception Table
• Valerie Hurdle speaking to ARCH rep at Opening. Valerie Hurdle speaking to ARCH rep at Opening.
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Featured Artist in the Gift Shop of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum for October 2024 - Kathy Godfrey

• Museum Gift Shop Display - Kathy Godfrey Museum Gift Shop Display - Kathy Godfrey
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Featured Artist in the Gift Shop of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum for November 2024 - Irene Oktaba

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Opening of 68th NOAA on Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at the Art Gallery of Algoma. It was well attended.

 

• Josie Jones with her painting in 68th NOAA Josie Jones with her painting in 68th NOAA
• 68th NOAA Opening Crowd 68th NOAA Opening Crowd
• Five paintings accepted in 68th NOAA by AAS members Five paintings accepted in 68th NOAA by AAS members
• 68th NOAA Display at the Art Gallery of Algoma 68th NOAA Display at the Art Gallery of Algoma
• 68th NOAA at the Art Gallery of Algoma 68th NOAA at the Art Gallery of Algoma
• 68th NOAA Opening Crowd 68th NOAA Opening Crowd
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Opening of Algoma Art Society Exhibition at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024.

Opening followed the brief November monthly meeting.

• AAS President Cherie giving Opening Speech AAS President Cherie giving Opening Speech
• AAS President giving Opening Speech AAS President giving Opening Speech
• Cherie & husband in front of her painting Cherie & husband in front of her painting
• Josie with her floral painting Josie with her floral painting
• Judy with her ice sculpture painting Judy with her ice sculpture painting
• Marcella & Wendy sharing conversation at Opening Marcella & Wendy sharing conversation at Opening
• AAS members viewing paintings at Opening AAS members viewing paintings at Opening
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Three Algoma Art Society Members Participated in an Art & Craft Show & Sale held in the McMeeken Centre Lobby on Saturday, November 30th, 2024

• Anna Lafave Anna Lafave
• Judy Henderson Judy Henderson
• Lillian Burke Lillian Burke
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• City Garden Display for AAS 75th Anniversary City Garden Display for AAS 75th Anniversary
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View the embedded image gallery online at:
https://algomaartsociety.ca/archives/2020-present#sigProIda3c2dd3c26

On January 16th, 2023 the Algoma Art Society celebrated its' 75th Anniversary

The first event of 2023 was the opening of the Algoma Art Society's 75th Anniversary Art Exhibition that officially opened in the Main Gallery of the Art Gallery of Algoma on Friday, January 6th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.  

Speakers at the Official Opening were Jasmina Jovanovic, Executive Director/Chief Curator of the Art Gallery of Algoma, Rutger Becker, President of the Algoma Art Society and Mark Lapore, Chairman of the Board at the Art Gallery of Algoma.

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The Opening  of the 75th Anniversary Art Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Algoma was a great success and well attended.  

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The following news articles can be found online regarding the Algoma Art Society's 75th Anniversary Exhibition:

- CTV News Northern Ontario video and news article on Algoma Art Society's 75th Anniversary Exhibition at Art Gallery of Algoma: https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/algoma-art-society-celebrates-75-years-1.6219852

- Sault Star Article on 75th Anniversary Exhibition by Brian Kelly who attended the Opening: Algoma Art Society celebrates 75 years | Sault Star

- Sault Online News Article on 75th Anniversary: From A. Y. Jackson to today; Algoma Art Society has 75th anniversary exhibition | SaultOnline.com

- 75th Anniversary of Algoma Art Society News article on SooToday: Celebrating Algoma Art Society’s 75th Anniversary at the AGA - Sault Ste. Marie News (sootoday.com)

This 75th Anniversary Exhibition at the AGA features fifty-three paintings. 

- Twenty-five of the paintings are by current members of the Algoma Art Society.

- Nine paintings and one photograph are by former deceased members of the Algoma Art Society.

- Ten paintings are by former Algoma Art Society members that are now in the Art Gallery of Algoma's permanent collection.

- Eight art works on display were donated to the Art Gallery of Algoma by the Algoma Art Society.

 Paintings by 25 Current Members of the Algoma Art Society:

 

• Fantasia by Carmen Boniferro in Acrylic Fantasia by Carmen Boniferro in Acrylic
• In the Gloaming by Cherie Ahvenniemi in WC In the Gloaming by Cherie Ahvenniemi in WC
• Still Afloat by Duff Jennings in Coloured Pencil Still Afloat by Duff Jennings in Coloured Pencil
• Patrician by Gary Manzo - drawing Patrician by Gary Manzo - drawing
• Scented Breeze by Josie Jones in WC Scented Breeze by Josie Jones in WC
• Early Winter by Judy Henderson in WC/Pen & Ink Early Winter by Judy Henderson in WC/Pen & Ink
• Path to Beauty by Kathy Godfrey in WC Path to Beauty by Kathy Godfrey in WC
• De l'eau by Katie Marchese in WC De l'eau by Katie Marchese in WC
• Algoma Autumn by Ken Hagerman in Oil Algoma Autumn by Ken Hagerman in Oil
• Cherished Memories by Kim Conway-Capell in Pencil/Coloured Pencil Cherished Memories by Kim Conway-Capell in Pencil/Coloured Pencil
• Rococo by Lotte Steube in Mixed Media Rococo by Lotte Steube in Mixed Media
• Spring Awakening by Lucia Laford in Acrylic Spring Awakening by Lucia Laford in Acrylic
• Whispering Memories by Marcella Whillans in WC Whispering Memories by Marcella Whillans in WC
• Dancing in the Wind by Mary Stevenson in Textile/Acrylic/Collage Dancing in the Wind by Mary Stevenson in Textile/Acrylic/Collage
• Evolution by Mary-Lou MacDonald in Mixed Media/Collage Evolution by Mary-Lou MacDonald in Mixed Media/Collage
• In the Park by Nancy Norman in Acrylic In the Park by Nancy Norman in Acrylic
• Algoma Rocky Cove by Nora Ann Harrison in WC Algoma Rocky Cove by Nora Ann Harrison in WC
• Moose by Pat Caldwell in Wood Moose by Pat Caldwell in Wood
• Morning Calm by Rutger Becker in Acrylic Morning Calm by Rutger Becker in Acrylic
• Blue Heron by Sharon Mulligan in WC Blue Heron by Sharon Mulligan in WC
• Thunder by Sophie Nash in Mixed Media Thunder by Sophie Nash in Mixed Media
• Big Sky South Africa by Susan Balog in WC Big Sky South Africa by Susan Balog in WC
• Not Spring on the Onaping River by Valerie Hurdle in Oil Not Spring on the Onaping River by Valerie Hurdle in Oil
• New Winter Coat by Warren Peterson in Acrylic New Winter Coat by Warren Peterson in Acrylic
• Chickadee by Wendy Easterbrook in Oil Chickadee by Wendy Easterbrook in Oil
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Paintings and photograph by 10 former deceased members of the Algoma Art Society:

 

• Abandoned by Doris Foster in WC Abandoned by Doris Foster in WC
• Winter Steel Plant by Eddie Kosiba in Oil Winter Steel Plant by Eddie Kosiba in Oil
• Tea Pot by Fran Pond in Alkyd Tea Pot by Fran Pond in Alkyd
• Touched by the Spirit of God by Gordon Stone - oiled photograph Touched by the Spirit of God by Gordon Stone - oiled photograph
• Winter Run Off by Jack Armstrong in Acrylic Winter Run Off by Jack Armstrong in Acrylic
• Untitled by Jacques Lalouette in Oil Untitled by Jacques Lalouette in Oil
• Lillian by Janina Krywienczyk in Acrylic Lillian by Janina Krywienczyk in Acrylic
• Untitled by John Metheany in Oil Untitled by John Metheany in Oil
• Successful Hunt by Nancy Caldwell in WC Successful Hunt by Nancy Caldwell in WC
• SSM Backyards by Rita Tuckett in Graphite SSM Backyards by Rita Tuckett in Graphite
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Paintings by 10 Former Members of the Algoma Art Society in the Art Gallery of Algoma's Permanent Collection:

• Heart Stone by Alison Moorhouse in Mixed Media Heart Stone by Alison Moorhouse in Mixed Media
• Study by Asheleigh Moorhouse in Acrylic Study by Asheleigh Moorhouse in Acrylic
• Untitled by Asheleigh Moorhouse in Mixed Media Untitled by Asheleigh Moorhouse in Mixed Media
• Untitled by Bob Mackereth in Acrylic Untitled by Bob Mackereth in Acrylic
• Trapani by Charles Carrington in WC Trapani by Charles Carrington in WC
• Untitled by Charles Carrington in WC Untitled by Charles Carrington in WC
• Audrey on Blue by Charles Carrington in WC/Graphite Audrey on Blue by Charles Carrington in WC/Graphite
• Childhood Memories by Elsebeth Lien in Pastel Childhood Memories by Elsebeth Lien in Pastel
• Children in the Snow by Myrtle Harrison in Oil Children in the Snow by Myrtle Harrison in Oil
• Grey Day by Myrtle Harrison in Oil Grey Day by Myrtle Harrison in Oil
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Paintings and photographs donated by the Algoma Art Society to the Art Gallery of Algoma:

 

• Photo of AY Jackson Photo of AY Jackson
• Bylot by Pond Inlet by AY Jackson in Pencil Bylot by Pond Inlet by AY Jackson in Pencil
• Caravan by Aba Bayefsky in Mixed Media Caravan by Aba Bayefsky in Mixed Media
• Inland Fog by Anne Meredith Barry - Collagraph Inland Fog by Anne Meredith Barry - Collagraph
• Happy Day by Charles Carrington in WC Happy Day by Charles Carrington in WC
• Photo of Jacques de Tonnancour Photo of Jacques de Tonnancour
• El Castillo by Gustav Weisman in Mixed Media El Castillo by Gustav Weisman in Mixed Media
• Untitled by Russel Dawson in Acrylic Untitled by Russel Dawson in Acrylic
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January 2023 - Featured Artist - Kim Conway-Capell - in the Gift Shop at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

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February 2023 - Featured Artist - Judy Henderson - in the Gift Shop at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

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 Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Tues. Feb. 07, 2023 at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Nora Ann Harrison shared and displayed a multitude of creative artistic ideas using cardboard toilet paper rolls.

  

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Taking Chances Art Exhibition at Art Gallery of Algoma - Official Opening - Thursday, February 16, 2023

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"Congratulations" to the following new, former and current Algoma Art Society members received Awards and Honorable Mentions at the Taking Chances Art Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Algoma:

• Best in Show by former AAS member Carol Holmberg Best in Show by former AAS member Carol Holmberg
• 2nd Prize awarded to Josie Jones 2nd Prize awarded to Josie Jones
• Honorable Mention awarded to Lucia Laford Honorable Mention awarded to Lucia Laford
• Most Innovative Award + Free AAS Membership awarded to Tammy Fiegehen Most Innovative Award + Free AAS Membership awarded to Tammy Fiegehen
• Honorable Mention awarded to Nancy Norman Honorable Mention awarded to Nancy Norman
• Honorable Mention awarded to Penny Gabor Honorable Mention awarded to Penny Gabor
• Honorable Mention awarded to Zoey Wood-Salomon Honorable Mention awarded to Zoey Wood-Salomon
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March 2023 - Featured Artist - Marcella Whillans - in the Gift Shop at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

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Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Wed. March 08, 2023 at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Highlight of the meeting was selecting a painting from the Algoma Art Society to go in the next NOAA Calendar.  A beautiful painting by Valerie Hurdle was chosen. 

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April 2023 - Featured Artist - Valerie Hurdle - in the Gift Shop at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

 

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Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Wed. April 12, 2023 at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

As a special feature at our April meeting Duff Jennings showed examples of her coloured pencil drawings, explained some of her creative process and told members about the brands and types of art materials she prefers to work with.  Duff also demonstrated how she works with the coloured pencils and assisted several members who were trying the process.

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Algoma Art Society Exhibition at the Art Hub - May 2-25, 2023

The Official Opening held on Friday, May 5th from 7 to 9 p.m. was well attended.   The Opening evening also featured the talents of a pianist.

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Brian Kelly from the Sault Star attended and took photos which were included in the following news items featured on the Sault Star website:

https://www.saultstar.com/gallery/algoma-art-society-launches-spring-show-gallery

Twenty-six members of the Algoma Art Society exhibited 50 of the following art pieces which were for sale:

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Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Wed. May 10, 2023 at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Algoma Art Society member Lucia Laford who works in and teaches the Woodland style of art spoke about her love of working on and painting Murals.  She talked about the local murals she has and is currently working on at local schools and all the preparation and work involved as she includes the students and teachers in the planning and work and showed photos of some of her completed murals.

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Lucia was also featured in the following news item showing her completion of a mural on May 19, 2023 at  Superior Heights school:

https://www.sootoday.com/local-entertainment/symbol-of-reconciliation-superior-heights-students-unveil-new-mural-7025625

Exhibition Opening by Algoma Art Society member Penny Gabor at the Art Hub - Thursday evening, June 8, 2023

Penny's exhibition will be on display for the month of June at the Art Hub on Queen Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

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June 2023 - Featured Artist - Zoey Wood-Salomon - in the Gift Shop at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

 

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On Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Zoey was interviewed on CTV Northern Ontario News regarding her exhibition at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum.

Click here to see the video:https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/indigenous-artist-featured-at-sault-ste-marie-museum-1.6448686

Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Wed. June 14, 2023 at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Member Kathy Godfrey explained that by cropping and such one can find hidden gems in their less successful paintings.

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Vice president Cherie Ahvenniemi presented outgoing Algoma Art Society president Rutger Becker with a card and gift to show the Society's great appreciation for his role as president of the Society for the past five years.

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The following two photos were taken by Brittany MacLean of members who attended the meeting:

 

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Summer Moon Festival - Sale of 6x6 inch paintings as a fundraiser for ARCH - Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

A total of 38 paintings were sold at the Summer Moon Festival Tent on the Mill Market grounds.  A total of $760.00 was raised for ARCH.  Algoma Art Society members contributed over 100 6x6" paintings towards this sale.  The remaining unsold paintings will be handed over to ARCH for them to sell.

 

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Plein Air Painting Get-together - Saturday, June 24, 2023

A number of Algoma Art Society members got together on Saturday, June 24th at Bellevue Park and painted "en plein air", socialized, shared skills and had lunch.  All who attended had a memorable time.

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August 2023 - Featured Artist - Rutger Becker - in the Gift Shop at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

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Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Wed. Sept. 13, 2023 at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

This was the first meeting for new Algoma Art Society president Katie Marchese.  Katie was welcomed by members into to her new position. 

Members were asked to each bring and show a painted version of a photo submitted by Susan Balog at the June 2023 Algoma Art Society meeting.

 

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All the paintings displayed by members were found to be very interesting.

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Photos taken by Valerie Hurdle of the Algoma Art Society 75th Anniversary Flower Garden Display:

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October 2023 - Featured Artist - Nancy Norman - in the Gift Shop at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

• Nancy Norman - Featured Artist - Museum Gift Shop - Oct-23 Nancy Norman - Featured Artist - Museum Gift Shop - Oct-23
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Opening of 67th NOAA - Held at the Art Gallery of Algoma - Thursday, November 9th, 2023 - from 7 to 9 p.m.

• Valerie Hurdle with her award winning painting Valerie Hurdle with her award winning painting
• Josie Jones with her accepted painting Josie Jones with her accepted painting
• Lotte Steube with her award winning painting Lotte Steube with her award winning painting
• Opening speeches by Duff Jennings and Jasmina Opening speeches by Duff Jennings and Jasmina
• Public viewing 67th NOAA at Art Gallery of Algoma Public viewing 67th NOAA at Art Gallery of Algoma
• Gord MacKenzie with Judy, Josie and Cherie at 67th NOAA Gord MacKenzie with Judy, Josie and Cherie at 67th NOAA
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November 2023 - Featured Artist - Josie Jones - in the Gift Shop at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

• Josie Jones - Featured Artist - Museum Gift Shop Josie Jones - Featured Artist - Museum Gift Shop
• Josie Jones - Featured Artist - Museum Gift Shop Josie Jones - Featured Artist - Museum Gift Shop
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Opening of Dreams & Desires Exhibition - Held at the Art Gallery of Algoma - Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 - from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

 

• Viewing Dreams & Desires Exhibition at AGA Viewing Dreams & Desires Exhibition at AGA
• Opening - Awards Presentation Opening - Awards Presentation
• Opening - Awards Presentation Opening - Awards Presentation
• Art by Barb Vogel and Victoria Quon Art by Barb Vogel and Victoria Quon
• Art by Carmen Boniferro Art by Carmen Boniferro
• Best in Show by Cherie Ahvenniemi Best in Show by Cherie Ahvenniemi
• Art by Duff Jennings Art by Duff Jennings
• Art by Irene Oktaba Art by Irene Oktaba
• Art by Jeni Bourgeois Art by Jeni Bourgeois
• Art by Josie Jones Art by Josie Jones
• Art by Kathy Godfrey and Marcella Whillans Art by Kathy Godfrey and Marcella Whillans
• Art by Ken Wierzbicki Art by Ken Wierzbicki
• Art by Ken Hagerman Art by Ken Hagerman
• Art by Kim Conway-Capell Art by Kim Conway-Capell
• Art by Lil Burke Art by Lil Burke
• Art by Elizabreth Kars and Jeni Bourgeois Art by Elizabreth Kars and Jeni Bourgeois
• Art by Lotte Steube Art by Lotte Steube
• Art by Lucia Laford Art by Lucia Laford
• Art by Mary Stevenson Art by Mary Stevenson
• Art by Murray Lamothe Art by Murray Lamothe
• Art by Nancy Norman Art by Nancy Norman
• Art by Katie Marchese and Nora Ann Harrison Art by Katie Marchese and Nora Ann Harrison
• Art by Rutger Becker and Judy Henderson Art by Rutger Becker and Judy Henderson
• Art by Sharon Mulligan Art by Sharon Mulligan
• Art by Sophie Nash Art by Sophie Nash
• Art by Valerie Hurdle Art by Valerie Hurdle
• Art by Wendy Easterbrook and Therese Guillemette Art by Wendy Easterbrook and Therese Guillemette
• Viewing Dreams & Desires Exhibition at AGA Viewing Dreams & Desires Exhibition at AGA
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Opening of Christmas Art Exhibition and Sale by the Algoma Art Society at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

 

• Refreshment table at Museum Opening Refreshment table at Museum Opening
• Judy Henderson - Superior Shoreline Judy Henderson - Superior Shoreline
• Ken Hagerman and grandson by Ken's paintings Ken Hagerman and grandson by Ken's paintings
• Kim Conway-Capell with art work Kim Conway-Capell with art work
• Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum
• Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum
• Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum
• Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum
• Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum
• Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum
• Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum Algoma Art Society Exhibition at Museum
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December 2023 - Featured Artist - Carmen Boniferro - in the Gift Shop at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

• Carmen's Display in Museum Gift Shop in Dec 2023 Carmen's Display in Museum Gift Shop in Dec 2023
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Algoma Art Society Christmas Social at Ginos Restaurant - Wednesday, December 13, 2023

• Susan Balog and her Husband and Kathy Godfrey Susan Balog and her Husband and Kathy Godfrey
• Society members socializing at Ginos Society members socializing at Ginos
• Valerie Hurdle and Husband Valerie Hurdle and Husband
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Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - 4:00 p.m. (Meeting at Art Gallery of Algoma)

Fourteen members attended the meeting held at the Art Gallery of Algoma. NOAA rep Kathy Godfrey did an excellent presentation on how to display a watercolour without framing and glass which are now accepted at most art exhibitions.  Kathy explained the steps involved which are featured in the current Watercolour Artist magazine.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 4:00 p.m. (Meeting at Art Gallery of Algoma)

At our meeting Nora Ann Harrison did a very interesting presentation on different types of salt combined with watercolour paint to achieve different effects using plastic wrap and bubble wrap. Nora emphasized playing around with colour and textures. Lots of samples of her work were passed around to view.

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As part of Show & Tell members presented their art pieces from the studio floor that were never finished and explained the trial and tribulations of the piece.

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Virtual Opening at Art Gallery of Algoma - March 10, 2022 - Winter Festival of Art - I Share My Love of ...

The Most Innovative Award in Memory of Nancy Caldwell and a one year membership to the Algoma Art Society was presented to Hanna Ellis for her Portrait Dress done in cotton.

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Awards were received at Virtual Opening of the Winter Festival of Art entitled "I Share My Love of.. " held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 by the following Algoma Art Society members:

3rd Place - Warren Peterson

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Honorable Mentions - Hilkka Pellikka, Mary Stevenson, Nora Ann Harrison and Zoey Wood-Salomon.

• Oil by Hilkka Pellikka Oil by Hilkka Pellikka
• Fabric Collage by Mary Stevenson Fabric Collage by Mary Stevenson
• Watercolour by Nora Ann Harrison Watercolour by Nora Ann Harrison
• Acrylic by Zoey Wood-Salomon Acrylic by Zoey Wood-Salomon
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The following u-tube videos were taken in March 2022 of Algoma Art Society members at the Art Gallery at the Winter Festival of Art - I Share My Love of ..:

Rutger Becker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR3CV6oFNFM

Kathy Godfrey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R3xaNWzc4w&t=147s

Ken Hagerman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34WEbhriWs4&t=101s

Duff Jennings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dSjASLQcb4&t=111s

Sharon Mulligan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXcI3qXr6ms

Sophie Nash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72AbMpuNcmQ&t=8s

Lotte Steube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofl_zp5Kw8A

Zoey Wood-Salomon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmp3JiHe9Wo&t=27s

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 4:00 p.m. (Meeting at Art Gallery of Algoma)

Members brought paintings and explained why that painting held a special meaning to them. Kim showed works she did on Ukraine.  Other members who displayed art works that held special meaning for them were Cherie, Pat, Rudy, Nora and Sharon.

• Cherie Cherie
• Kim on Ukraine Kim on Ukraine
• Nora Nora
• Pat Pat
• Pat Pat
• Rudy Rudy
• Sharon Sharon
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Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - 4:00 p.m. (Meeting at Art Gallery of Algoma)

Members submitted paintings for the upcoming NOAA 2023 Calendar.  Three oil paintings by Ken Hagerman, Wendy Easterbrook and Judy Henderson were selected as finalists.  The oil painting by Wendy Easterbrook shown in the middle was selected as the Algoma Art Society painting entry for the NOAA Calendar.

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Meeting with New NOAA President, Lois Cookman - Friday, June 3, 2022

Algoma Art Society member and NOAA Rep Kathy Godfrey, Cherie Ahvenniemi and Judy Henderson enjoyed their visit with Lois Cookman, new president of the NOAA who was in Sault Ste. Marie visiting family.

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Algoma Art Society Plein Air Painting Get-together at Bellevue Park - Saturday, June 18, 2022

Several Algoma Art Society members enjoyed their social and plein air painting get-together at Bellevue Park.

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66th NOAA Juried Exhibition - September 2022 to September 2023

Congratulations to the following eight Algoma Art Society members:

Rutger Becker who had his acrylic painting entitled "Lily Pond" accepted, Ken Hagerman who had his oil entitled "The Mighty Mississagi" accepted, Judy Henderson who had her oil entitled "Artistic Legend" accepted, Dawn Jennings who had her Coloured Pencil and Ink entitled "Nothing Gold Can Stay" accepted, Mary-Lou MacDonald who had her Mixed Media entitled "Commissioned-Decommissioned" accepted, Gary Manzo who had his acrylic entitled "Figure in Motion"  accepted, Hilkka Pellikka who had her acrylic entitled "March in Hiawatha Park" accepted, and Warren Peterson who had his Acrylic entitled "White Water Rapids Pukaskwa National Park" accepted.

• Best in Show - Commissioned-Decommissioned - Mixed Media - by Mary-Lou MacDonald Best in Show - Commissioned-Decommissioned - Mixed Media - by Mary-Lou MacDonald
• Honorable Mention - The Mighty Mississagi - Oil - by Ken Hagerman Honorable Mention - The Mighty Mississagi - Oil - by Ken Hagerman
• Honorable Mention - Artistic Legend - Oil - by Judy Henderson Honorable Mention - Artistic Legend - Oil - by Judy Henderson
• Nothing Gold Can Stay - Coloured Pencil/Ink - by Duff Jennings Nothing Gold Can Stay - Coloured Pencil/Ink - by Duff Jennings
• Figure in Motion - Acrylic - by Gary Manzo Figure in Motion - Acrylic - by Gary Manzo
• March in Hiawatha Park - Acrylic - by Hilkka Pellikka March in Hiawatha Park - Acrylic - by Hilkka Pellikka
• Lily Pond - Acrylic - by Rutger Becker Lily Pond - Acrylic - by Rutger Becker
• White River Rapids, Pukaskwa National Park - Acrylic - by Warren Peterson White River Rapids, Pukaskwa National Park - Acrylic - by Warren Peterson
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Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Sept. 14, 2022 at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Following the meeting business, members Cherie, Valerie, Katie, Ken, Sharon and Rudy talked about and displayed their plein air paintings.

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Mary-Lou MacDonald, who won Best in Show in the 66th NOAA, explained the artistic process in achieving her award winning painting.

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Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Wed. Oct. 12, 2022 at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Guest Speaker – Lucia O’Connor(legal name), Lucia Laford (artist name) told us about herself as a Woodland Style Artist and her experience as co-juror for the 66th NOAA hosted by the Algoma Art Society.

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• Woodland style artist, went to Ryerson University, teaches at Algoma University
• Indigenous artist John Laford’s daughter, John passed away last November
• John had hard time talking about his past - shared his art with her, he painted every day
• Her dad always said to her – “Pick up your paint brush”. Painted with bold colours, black lines.
• Lucia started teaching 5 years ago in Toronto, 2 years ago in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
• Her work was formed by her father’s work, evolved into her own Woodland style
• Lucia was co-juror with Taimi Poldmaa for 66^th NOAA, shared her jurying process
• Marks as follows: Top = 47-50, Honorable Mentions=44-46, Selected = 39-43, Not selected = 38 or lower. Taimi and Lucia agreed on Top and Hon Mentions, some discussion on selected
• Proportion looked at, purposeful or not purposeful, atmosphere important
• Presentation – problem with jurying online
• Critiques – focused on positive comments
• Loved Top piece – (Title: Commissioned – Decommissioned) - created most interest, great composition
• Overall Lucia spent 25 to 30 hours
• Bad photo can be a problem
• Titles can help the viewer and should help the art piece

Opening of Christmas Art Show & Sale at Sault Ste. Marie Museum - Friday, Nov. 18th, 2022 - 7 to 9 p.m.

The Opening was well attended by membersd and some were accompanied by their spouses.  Along with viewing the beautiful display of paintings, members socialized and enjoyed the delicious refreshments.

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Meeting with Lucia Laford at Art Gallery of Algoma in December 2022

Judy Henderson and Doug Iles met with Lucia Laford at the Art Gallery of Algoma where she spoke about her Woodland painting style and talked about her paintings which were in a display along with those of her recently deceased father and mentor, John Laford.

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Algoma Art Society Monthly Meeting - Wed. Dec. 14, 2022 at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Members enjoyed an assortment of Christmas goodies at the meeting.  Nora Ann Harrison displayed and talked about her sketches which she found to be a very calming project with all the busyness that the Christmas Season can bring.

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Saturday, March 13, 2021 (Meeting at Art Gallery of Algoma)

A number of Algoma Art Society members attended the March 13, 2021 Algoma Art Society meeting held in the Main Gallery of the Art Gallery of Algoma. Members got to view the Winter Festival of Art Exhibition with the theme "Finding Joy!" 

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Desiree Watson won the Most Innovative Award which was presented by the Algoma Art Society in memory of Nancy Caldwell.  Desiree also received a cheque for $50.00 and a free membership to the Algoma Art Society valid until September 2021.

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Algoma Art Society member Mary Stevenson received a Third Place Award and three members received Honorable Mentions in the exhibition. Honorable Mentions went to paintings by Duff Jennings, Penny Gabor and Zoey Wood-Salomon.  Congratulations everyone!

 

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 Society members displayed and talked about their paintings that they were presenting for consideration for the upcoming NOAA Calendar project.  The Algoma Art Society is also considering a Calendar Project.

 

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Following is a close up of those individual entrees:

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Pat Caldwell spoke again about the display case his is creating to display the Algoma Art Society's City Cultural Award received in November 2020.  When completed the case will be on display at the Art Gallery of Algoma.

 

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 September 8, 2021

At the Algoma Art Society meeting held in the Main Gallery of the Art Gallery of Algoma on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 members talked about their favorite art books. Sharon spoke about the Art Magazine that she subscribes to.  The latest one features portrait painting and how to paint winter scenes. Ken said his favorite book is his sketch book and highly recommends the book Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting. Irene finds the book of paintings by the Prince of Wales to be fascinating.  She also recommends the book of paintings by Tony Bennett. Kim displayed the book The Art of Drawing and finds it interesting and helpful. Elizabeth spoke about the painting book by Charles Evans.  She said that it is a good book on mixing colours, techniques and brushes. Kathy finds the painting book by Jeanne Hanes inspiring. Josie said that her go-to book on watercolours is by Gordon MacKenzie. Cherie finds u-tube videos extremely helpful. Rudy spoke about several of his favorite books. 1500 Recipes in Oil, Acrylic and Watercolour by William Powell is his go-to book. Also helpful is his book The Secrets of Composition by Barbara Nuss, as well as the books 14 Formulas of Landscape Painting and Painting Wildlife Step by Step.

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021 (Meeting was held at the Art Gallery of Algoma.)  

Guest speaker was Marnie Stone from Stone's Office Supply who spoke about:

• Interest in art has increased due to Covid
• Stones taking on larger role in providing art supply brands. Can compete with on-line suppliers. Brian Tremblay will head dept.
• Expanding to provide studio space for art community. $250 - $300/month – artists renting would have key, could leave work set up
• Want to offer space for art classes - complimenting what is already offered in community - could be offered once a week or once a month
• There is room locally for enhancement
• Artist of the Month Window has been well received by community – booked to end of 2023
• Contact Marnie at Stones with feedback.
• Final word from Marnie “Keep Creating!”

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  Wednesday, November 10th, 2021

Algoma Art Society members met in Gallery I of the Art Gallery of Algoma between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.

The beautiful display case featuring Algoma Art Society's 2019 Cultural Award and created by talented Algoma Art Society member Pat Caldwell was on display in the Art Gallery of Algoma foyer.

Part way through the meeting members took time to view the paintings by Franklin Carmichael in the Gallery I and talk about which painting inspired and affected them the most.  At the end of the meeting Valerie Hurdle proudly displayed her award winning painting selected in this year's NOAA.

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Algoma Art Society Christmas Art Exhibition - L&D's Art Gallery and Framing - November to December 2021

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February 1, 2020

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 for Algoma Art Society member Nancy Caldwell at the Art Gallery of Algoma.

Nancy passed away in December 2019. Those attending were honored with the opportunity to view many of Nancy's artistic accomplishments in various media, especially watercolour.  Nancy was always open to experimenting with multiple methods and medias and loved to share her knowledge with others.  Nancy contributed much to the Algoma Art Society and will be greatly missed. Her husband, who has shared over 60 years with her, gave a moving speech of their life together.  One of the highlights was when they biked across Canada to celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary.  Her son, who recently celebrated his 50th birthday, which Nancy attended, also spoke very highly of his mother.  Her son in law talked about when he first met Nancy and her husband and how they introduced him to waterskiing with their daughter and his then future wife on his shoulders. After the speeches family and friends attending were treated to a delicious lunch and were welcomed to take home one or more unframed paintings of Nancy's as a keepsake. It was a wonderful evening and tribute to Nancy who will never be forgotten by Art Society members.

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February 7, 2020

The Winter Festival of Art officially opened at the Art Gallery of Algoma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020.

Dignitaries opening the exhibition were Mark A. Lepore, President of the AGA Board, Jasmina Jovanovic, Executive Director, the Honorable Ross Romano, Sault Ste. Marie MPP and Minister of Colleges and Universities, and the Honorable Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture.  All spoke and distributed awards.  Jasmina and Ross Romano thanked Society member Nora Ann Harrison for being the initiator of the Winter Festival of Art and providing the awards for the previous six years. Prizes this year are sponsored by David Ellis, Member of the AGA Board.

Also speaking and presenting an award was Algoma Art Society president Rutger Becker, who talked about the Art Society's connection to the NOAA, benefits of being a member and the Society's proud past connection to the Group of Seven.  Rutger then presented an Algoma Art Society Award, in honour of recently deceased member Nancy Caldwell, to the artist chosen for having the Most Innovative Piece of art work at the exhibition.  Winner Penny Gabor was presented with a cheque for $50.00 along with a free membership to the Algoma Art Society until September 2020. Members of the Algoma Art Society can be very proud of the number of awards they received.  Member Zoey Wood-Salomon received second prize and top prize at the exhibition went to member Theresa Baic.  Members Pat Caldwell, Cheryl Thomas and Darlene Robb all received Honorable Mentions.  Ken Hagerman's young granddaughter also very proudly received a Participation Award.

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February 12, 2020

Sophie Nash was the featured artist at the February 12, 2020 Algoma Art Society meeting. Sophie displayed several of her art pieces and passed around a portfolio of her work which members enjoyed viewing. Sophie said that she does a lot of drawing and has been working with watercolour and watercolour with ink lately but that her favourite medium is acrylics.  She likes to listen to music while painting.  She is currently experimenting with painting landscapes.

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March 11, 2020

Karin Doleske (Court) was the featured artist at the Algoma Art Society's meeting held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the Thompson Room at the Civic Centre. Karin was born in a refugee camp in Germany. She is well travelled. She has toured many galleries and loves history museums and has an interest in the psychological and in economics.  She is now 70 years old and has many years of art shows and achievements. Says "Art is her Lover".  She doesn't work big anymore and prefers to put together collages of clippings in scrap books which she shared with members at the meeting.

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September 13, 2020 (Plein Air Painting and Meeting)

On Sunday, September 13th, 2020 Algoma Art Society members got together at the Gazebo in Bellevue Park where we proudly displayed our new Algoma Art Society Banner. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rudy, Sharon, Ken and Valerie worked on Plein Air Paintings exploring various interesting park subjects such as florals and landscapes.

The Algoma Art Society meeting followed.  It was the first meeting held in six months due to Covic-19 restrictions. Fourteen members attended and a number of Agenda items were discussed.  As a feature Rudy discussed and displayed several good quality pieces of framed art that he found and saved from local dump site Share Sheds.

 

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October 14, 2020 (Meeting at Art Gallery of Algoma)

On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Algoma Art Society members met in Gallery I of the Art Gallery of Algoma between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. The meeting opened with 15 minutes of  figure sketching led by Kathy Godfrey as several members posed. Cherie Ahvenniemi chaired the meeting and then shared several of her paintings that she was currently working on, welcoming feedback. Throughout the meeting members wore masks and self distanced. Algoma Art Society members appreciate the Art Gallery of Algoma providing us this with this artistically inspiring space to meet.

Gallery I featured a display entitled "Wrapped in Culture", a travelling exhibition from the Ottawa Art Gallery. This was a collaborative project that brought together ten Indigenous artists from Australia and Canada. Working over the course of three weeks in November 2017, the artists created contemporary versions of an Australian Aboriginal possum skin cloak and a Blackfoot buffalo robe: two culturally distinct, yet similar, artistic traditions that historically held both sacred and practical purposes. The goal of this project was to encourage an inter-cultural sharing of material history to produce a work reflective of Indigenous traditions, cultures, and communities both past and present. This project was made possible through the Canada Council for the Arts New Chapter and partnerships with the City of Ottawa and Carleton University Art Gallery.

 

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November 24, 2020 (Opening of Christmas Collection Art Exhibition and Sale)

24 Algoma Art Society Artists at L&D's Art Gallery and Framing, 348 Bruce Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

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December 09, 2020 (Meeting at Art Gallery of Algoma)

A number of members attending the December meeting displayed and talked about their favorite painting.  It was an opportunity for members to get to know each other better.

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Pat Caldwell spoke about the display case his is creating to display the Algoma Art Society's City Cultural Award received in November 2020.  When completed the case will be on display at the Art Gallery of Algoma.

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