Algoma Art Society Meeting held on Wed. January 8th, 2025

AAS President Cherie Ahvenniemi held a member appreciation night. Judy Henderson felt highly honored to be selected and was presented with a framed montage and a booklet containing a duplicate copy of the montage which all members present signed.  Judy was also honored to have her photo of her taken with members.

  

• Judy displaying framed montage she received Judy displaying framed montage she received
• Judy displaying her 2 oil paintings Judy displaying her 2 oil paintings
• Judy and Cherie Judy and Cherie
• Judy and Lil Judy and Lil
• Judy and Marcella Judy and Marcella
• Judy and Rudy Judy and Rudy
• Judy and Valerie Judy and Valerie
• Kim, Judy and Cherie Kim, Judy and Cherie
• Lil, Lotte and Judy Lil, Lotte and Judy
• Susan, Judy and Cherie Susan, Judy and Cherie
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Oil Monoprint Workshop held on Sunday, January 26th, 2025 at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Eleven Algoma Art Society members enjoyed participating in an Oil Monoprint Workshop with instructor Karen Nisbet.

• Karen demonstrating set up for oil monoprints. Karen demonstrating set up for oil monoprints.
• Karen displaying her examples of oil monoprints. Karen displaying her examples of oil monoprints.
• First Oil monoprints done by AAS members. First Oil monoprints done by AAS members.
• AAS members working on oil monoprints - Lil - Marcella and Wendy. AAS members working on oil monoprints - Lil - Marcella and Wendy.
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Sault Ste. Marie Museum Gift Shop Artist of the Month for February 2025 - Marcella Whillans

• Marcella Whillans - Museum Gift Shop Display Marcella Whillans - Museum Gift Shop Display
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50th Anniversary of the Art Gallery of Algoma - Members Exhibition Opening

• 50 Amazing Years at the AGA 50 Amazing Years at the AGA
• Silent Auction - 50 years ago Silent Auction - 50 years ago
• AGA Director Jasmina speaking at Opening AGA Director Jasmina speaking at Opening
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Top three winning paintings announced at AGA Opening

• Write up by Tania Taraniuk-Caputo Write up by Tania Taraniuk-Caputo
• Third Place Third Place
• Best in Show Best in Show
• Write up for Best in Show Write up for Best in Show
• Second Place Second Place
• 3rd Place Write up by artist Vernon Skyhawk 3rd Place Write up by artist Vernon Skyhawk
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Paintings by Three Algoma Art Society members that won Honorable Mentions

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• Josie Jones - Far Away Places - Honorable Mention Josie Jones - Far Away Places - Honorable Mention
• Josie presented with Honorable Mention Josie presented with Honorable Mention
• Lotte Steube - Heritage of Days Gone By - Honorable Mention - painting also sold Lotte Steube - Heritage of Days Gone By - Honorable Mention - painting also sold
• Mary Stevenson - Dazzling Splendour - Honorable Mention Mary Stevenson - Dazzling Splendour - Honorable Mention
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Paintings by all Algoma Art Society Members who entered paintings in the 50th Anniversary Exhibition at the AGA

• Barb Vogel - Cool Waters - thrilled her painting sold Barb Vogel - Cool Waters - thrilled her painting sold
• Carson Merriefield - Window to the World Carson Merriefield - Window to the World
• Carson Merriefield's write up Carson Merriefield's write up
• Cherie Ahvenniemi's write up Cherie Ahvenniemi's write up
• Cherie Ahvenniemi - Discovery Cherie Ahvenniemi - Discovery
• Duff Jennings' write up Duff Jennings' write up
• Duff Jennings - Love Lock Duff Jennings - Love Lock
• Judy Henderson - Artistic Legend Judy Henderson - Artistic Legend
• Judy Henderson's write up Judy Henderson's write up
• Kathy Godfrey's write up Kathy Godfrey's write up
• Kathy Godfrey - Adventure Awaits Kathy Godfrey - Adventure Awaits
• Katie Marchese's write up Katie Marchese's write up
• Katie Marchese - Son Katie Marchese - Son
• Ken Hagerman - Superior Shore Ken Hagerman - Superior Shore
• Kim Conway-Capell's write up Kim Conway-Capell's write up
• Kim Conway-Capell - Nature's Beauty Kim Conway-Capell - Nature's Beauty
• Lillian Burke - Spring's Resurrection Lillian Burke - Spring's Resurrection
• Lillian Burke's write up Lillian Burke's write up
• Nancy Norman's write up Nancy Norman's write up
• Nancy Norman - Fall in Its Glory Nancy Norman - Fall in Its Glory
• Rutger Becker - Edge of the Cut Rutger Becker - Edge of the Cut
• Sharon Mulligan - Crabapple Blossums Sharon Mulligan - Crabapple Blossums
• Sharon Mulligan's write up Sharon Mulligan's write up
• Valerie Hurdle's write up Valerie Hurdle's write up
• Valerie Hurdle - Blazing Snow Valerie Hurdle - Blazing Snow
• Victoria Quon's write up Victoria Quon's write up
• Victoria Quon - Vrikshasana (Tree Pose) Victoria Quon - Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
• Wendy Easterbrook - AGA Snowman Wendy Easterbrook - AGA Snowman
• Wendy Easterbrook's write up Wendy Easterbrook's write up
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Sault Ste. Marie Museum Gift Shop Artist of the Month for March 2025 - Ken Hagerman

 

• Display of oil paintings for sale in SSM Gift Shop by Ken Hagerman Display of oil paintings for sale in SSM Gift Shop by Ken Hagerman
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ARCH Cheque

Algoma Art Society member Valerie Hurdle and lady from ARCH proudly display cheque of $780.00 donated to ARCH from the proceeds of the sale of 6x6 paintings at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum.  Members of Algoma Art Society were the artists who provided the 6x6 paintings.

• AAS member Valerie Hurdle displayed cheque for 0.00 AAS member Valerie Hurdle displayed cheque for 0.00
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Algoma Art Society Meeting held on Wed. March 12th, 2025

Several members of the Algoma Art Society participated in a Group Paint. They painted or drew their interpretation of the same photo of the Bruce Mines Lighthouse.  After members voted for their favorite art piece, two members tied. They were Ken Hagerman and Susan Balog who each received a $25.00 gift card to Stones.

• Cherie with her painting of Bruce Mines Lighthouse Cherie with her painting of Bruce Mines Lighthouse
• Ken with painting of Bruce Mines Lighthouse Ken with painting of Bruce Mines Lighthouse
• Kim with her drawing of Bruce Mines Lighthouse Kim with her drawing of Bruce Mines Lighthouse
• Lil with her painting of Bruce Mines Lighthouse Lil with her painting of Bruce Mines Lighthouse
• Marcella's painting of Bruce Mines Lighthouse Marcella's painting of Bruce Mines Lighthouse
• Susan's painting of Bruce Mines Lighthouse Susan's painting of Bruce Mines Lighthouse
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Ken Hagerman then did a very positive critique of the members' paintings of the Bruce Mines Lighthouse.

• Ken critiquing painting by Kim of Bruce Mines Lighthouse Ken critiquing painting by Kim of Bruce Mines Lighthouse
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Sault Ste. Marie Museum Gift Shop Artist of the Month for April 2025 - Valerie Hurdle

 

• Valerie Hurdle - Museum Gift Shop - April 2025 Valerie Hurdle - Museum Gift Shop - April 2025
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Algoma Art Society Meeting held on Wed. April 9th, 2025

Algoma Art Society members welcomed Sault Ste. Marie's Crayon Lady who distributes crayons to children who are new arrivals in the city as well as to children in schools and other organizations.  The Algoma Art Society presented her with a cheque for $150.00 for the purchase of more crayons as part of our art club's community outreach.

 

• Crayon Lady Crayon Lady
• Crayons of the World - distributed by Crayon Lady Crayons of the World - distributed by Crayon Lady
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Algoma Art Society members brought no longer wanted art supplies which Rudy did a fantastic job at auctioning all the items to members.  Proceeds of the auction went to the Art Society.

• Rudy auctioning unwanted art items from AAS members Rudy auctioning unwanted art items from AAS members
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Art & Craft Show & Sale at the Senior Centre

Three members of the Algoma Art Society participated in an Art & Craft Show & Sale at the Senior Centre on Saturday, April 12th, 2025.

• Judy Henderson Judy Henderson
• Lillian Burke Lillian Burke
• Marcella Whillans Marcella Whillans
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Sault Ste. Marie Museum Gift Shop Artist of the Month for May 2025 - Wendy Easterbrook

• Paintings by Wendy Easterbrook in Museum Gift Shop Paintings by Wendy Easterbrook in Museum Gift Shop
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Art Show & Sale of Paintings by Carmen Boniferro at the Art Hub from Wed. April 30th to Sat. May 17th

Replicas of Group of Seven paintings by Carmen

• Replicas of paintings by A. J. Casson Replicas of paintings by A. J. Casson
• Replicas of paintings by A. Y. Jackson Replicas of paintings by A. Y. Jackson
• Replicas of paintings by Arthur Lismer Replicas of paintings by Arthur Lismer
• Carmen discussing his paintings to Ken Wierzbicki Carmen discussing his paintings to Ken Wierzbicki
• Carmen Boniferro in front of some of his replica paintings Carmen Boniferro in front of some of his replica paintings
• Replicas of paintings by Frank Carmichael Replicas of paintings by Frank Carmichael
• Replicas of paintings by Fred Varley Replicas of paintings by Fred Varley
• Replicas of paintings by J. E. MacDonald Replicas of paintings by J. E. MacDonald
• Replicas of paintings by Lauren Harris Replicas of paintings by Lauren Harris
• Replicas of paintings by Tom Thomson Replicas of paintings by Tom Thomson
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Personal Paintings by Carmen

• Paintings by Carmen Boniferro Paintings by Carmen Boniferro
• Painting by Carmen Boniferro Painting by Carmen Boniferro
• Paintings by Carmen Boniferro Paintings by Carmen Boniferro
• Paintings by Carmen Boniferro Paintings by Carmen Boniferro
• Painting by Carmen Boniferro Painting by Carmen Boniferro
• Painting by Carmen Boniferro Painting by Carmen Boniferro
• Paintings by Carmen Boniferro Paintings by Carmen Boniferro
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Algoma Art Society Meeting held on Wed. May 14th, 2025

What’s on Your Easel?  Many members brought in their work - some completed, some in process.  Ken Hagerman graciously critiqued the pieces and members shared their observations.  It was concluded that we have many talented artists in our Society and members would like this activity repeated.

 

• Kathy asking for suggestions re - her current art piece Kathy asking for suggestions re - her current art piece
• Ken admiring painting by Ken Wierzbicki Ken admiring painting by Ken Wierzbicki
• Ken admiring watercolour by Cherie Ken admiring watercolour by Cherie
• Ken with painting by Rudy Ken with painting by Rudy
• Ken with painting by Sharon Ken with painting by Sharon
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View the embedded image gallery online at:
https://algomaartsociety.ca/archives/2020-present/378-2025#sigProIddc2ed26c2d

Algoma Art Society Art Show & Sale held in the Sault Ste. Marie Museum on Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st.

Fifteen Algoma Art Society members participated.  It was well attended by the public.

• Cherie Ahvenniemi Cherie Ahvenniemi
• Duff Jennings Duff Jennings
• Elizabeth Stewart Elizabeth Stewart
• Gerri Proulx Gerri Proulx
• Kathy Godfrey Kathy Godfrey
• Ken Weirzbicki Ken Weirzbicki
• Ken Hagerman Ken Hagerman
• Kim Conway-Capell Kim Conway-Capell
• Marcella Whillans Marcella Whillans
• Mary-Lou MacDonald Mary-Lou MacDonald
• Nancy Norman Nancy Norman
• Rudy Becker Rudy Becker
• Susan Balog Susan Balog
• Zoey Wood-Salomon and her granddaughter Zoey Wood-Salomon and her granddaughter
• Zoey and Jim Wood-Salomon Zoey and Jim Wood-Salomon
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Figure Drawing Session held in Sault Ste. Marie Museum on Monday, June 9th

Five artists participated in a figure drawing session hosted by Algoma Art Society members Victoria Quon and Judy Henderson.  Raquel was the draped model.

• Anna Lefave and Vicky Taylor Anna Lefave and Vicky Taylor
• Sketch of model Raquel by Jean Grant Rose Sketch of model Raquel by Jean Grant Rose
• Model Raquel with pastel sketch by Judy Henderson Model Raquel with pastel sketch by Judy Henderson
• Final oil painted sketch by Victoria Quon Final oil painted sketch by Victoria Quon
• Beginnings of painted sketch by Victoria Quon Beginnings of painted sketch by Victoria Quon
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Sault Ste. Marie Museum Gift Shop Artist of the Month for June 2025 - Cherie Ahvenniemi

• Cherie Ahvenniemi - Museum Gift Shop - June 2025 Cherie Ahvenniemi - Museum Gift Shop - June 2025
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St. Marys River Remedial Action Plan Art Exhibition held on Sat. June 14, 2025 in Desbarats

Four Algoma Art Society members were invited to participate, Victoria Quon, Vicky Taylor, Anna Lafave and Judy Henderson.  Members were invited to display up to three paintings each with the St. Mary's River and water scenes being the theme.

• Anna Lafave Anna Lafave
• Judy Henderson Judy Henderson
• Vicky Taylor Vicky Taylor
• Victoria Quon Victoria Quon
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