These folks went through a second jury process Friday, September 7, for the determination of the prizes: Best of Show, $150, Best of Fine Arts, $100, Best of Crafts, $100, and Best of Mixed Media, $100. PLEASE NOTE THE WINNERS BELOW!
There was a final award chosen by all the PEOPLE who visit the show, and it is called the People's Choice Award, $50. Each visitor to the show completes a ballot for their favorite exhibitor and the Award is made at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 8.This years winner was ANNE MOFFITT.
We had good weather on Friday, however Saturday morning during the Award's Breakfast we realized the rain would necessitate bringing the show indoors. Two of our parish members who stayed in the church overnight to guard the grounds had worked out a plan for moving folks inside. Within an hour our volunteers had relocated everyone into the church with a few hearty souls remaining outside in enclosed tents.
We had musical entertainment highlighted by the Wula's Drum Circle from 1-3, the Saxiphonics from 3-4, and the St. Barnabas Brass after 4. IT WAS AMAZING!
We were also very blessed to have an exhibit by the Valley Artisans' Co-op from Deep River. This group is know for the fine quality of their work. They were not part of the jury process for prizes, however, they will be selling original "from the valley" work, very similar to what they sell in their retail gallery in Deep River, ON. We also had a wonderful exhibit from the Mackensie School here in Deep River brought to us by Cathy Walsh.
This was a great opportunity to come and support working artisans!!! We estimate that even with the rain we had over 500 visitors to the show over the two days of the event.
Here are our juried exhibitors!
Blackell, Margo: Oil and Watercolour Painting:
Margo has been a working artist since 1962. “Every growing and living thing on this planet has a breathing essence that I try to honor in my painting. I love painting. I love life, and I transfer that love through my hand to the canvas. That is why I see my paintings as my children.”
Jenny believes that fashion is an art and an expression of self. She designs with natural stone, beads, vintage finds, pearls, wood, ceramic and more. Her textile pieces are free-form and made with a variety of fine materials, including silk.
Sara designs and makes jewelry incorporating her own lampwork beads, those of other artists, semi-precious stones, sterling silver, and a variety of other glass, stone and shell beads. Sara is a member of the Valley Artisans’ Co-op.
Emond, Alex: Acrylic Painting:
Alex is one of our two high-school art exhibitors this year. He says of his work, “My paintings are just like a child: simple, thoughtful, frantic and wild.”
Susan has a background as a biologist, which informs her highly, detailed work in drawing and painting. Her subjects include deer, owls, wolves, and black bears, which she regularly sees on her Ottawa valley acreage. Susan was granted Drawing Master Status by the Drawing Society of Canada. Susan is a member of the Valley Artisans’ Co-op and will be demonstrating during the show.
Carol enjoys exploring a wide variety of techniques and materials in her decorative raku, high-fired functional pottery and sculptural forms. A combination of thrown and coil built parts allows Carol’s abstract sculptures to develop in ways not possible by pure throwing. Carol is a member of the Valley Artisans’ Co-opand will be demonstrating wheel throwing during the show.
Boni’s original watercolours exude her passion for the pristine, serene landscape she loves. Her colours are soulful, romantic and compliment her contemporary style. Boni also excels at creating special, unique pieces of jewelry with semi-precious stones, glass, and beads. Boni is a member of the Valley Artisans’ Co-op and will be demonstrating during the show.
Ketsia Lessard was born in Montréal in 1983 to a devout francophone Protestant family. Exposure to biblical symbolism from very early on in life had a lasting influence on her imagination. She is a predominantly self-taught artist who combines realism and symbolism to create detailed acrylic paintings that illustrate Bible verses and spiritual experience.
Moffatt, Anne: Dried Floral Arrangements:
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
Anne is returning to the world of fine craft after being away from it for ten years. Anne’s original inspiration came from natural materials she raised and processed herself. Now she is working with artificial materials mixed with natural and found objects. Her design sense is impeccable.
Moses, Bev: Fine Art Photography:
Bev has been creating art for most of her life. She has always been interested in photography and in more recent years has been able to get out into nature and take photos. “Let the beauty we see and love be what we do.”
Martin has been involved with making finely handcrafted leather goods for over 30 years. His designs reflect a love of the material and the careful craftsmanship that is almost a lost art. His recent work includes bags of all sizes, dog leashes and collars, belts, cell phone covers, and custom work. Martin is a member of the Valley Artisans’ Co-op and will be demonstrating during the show.
Elizabeth’s love of both clear, vibrant colour, and the interaction and flow of pigments, combined with her signature curvilinear style infuse her work with vitality and rhythm. Her work is represented in many private and corporate collections.
Richmond, Angela: Painting, Drawing and Sculpture:
Angela is one of our two high school exhibitors this year. She likes to focus on people, and their inter-relationships. A common theme between many of her works is the expression of tenderness. “ I’ve grown away from realistic portrayal in my work to exaggerated interpretation of feelings and emotions.”
Adriana was born and educated in the Netherlands. After arriving in Canada in 1967 she worked as a graphic designer until her retirement, after which she returned to her first love: painting the subjects she finds around her home on Constant Lake in the Ottawa Valley. Her work can be found in public and private collections in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Painting with dyes on silk Dale create sculptures, masks, kites, wall hangings, kimonos and framed paintings. Her newest works incorporate wood cut printing on hand-painted-silk.
Sutton, Rachel: Photography and Polymer Jewelry:
Photography has always been a passion for Rachel. She has a special fondness for photographing children and their essence of youth. Rachel loves the natural world and it influences her creative process. Rachel also works in polymer jewelry, applying her love of natural forms to each piece.
Nancy is a calligraphy and letterpress specialist, and is the proprietor of Ducks In A Row Press. Her work reflects the “thin-ness” between this world and the next. Nancy‘s work can be found in private, museum, and library collections in North America and Europe. She is a member of the Valley Artisans’ Co-op in Deep River. Nancy will be demonstrating calligraphy, stone inscription carving, and bookbinding.
