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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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