Exhibitions
Current Show
May 3 – 24
4th Annual Secondary School Students' Juried Exhibition
Work submitted by the Art Departments of our five Regional High Schools fill the Gallery. The Juror is Olexander Wlasenko, Curator/Director of the Station Gallery, Whitby, Ontario.
The five high schools who are participating are:
- Haliburton Highland Secondary School
- Brock High School
- I.E. Weldon Secondary School
- Lindsay Collegiate & Vocational Institute
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
AWARDS HANDED OUT ON MAY 3rd
Helene Baker Memorial Award
for Highest Achievement
$100
Presented by her son, Jim Baker
William Pentesco
HHSS, Grade 12
Sleeping
Juror’s comments: The use of text to create the image is conceptually
sophisticated and evocative. Outstanding!
Rhoda Humphreys Memorial Award
for a City of Kawartha Lakes Student
who is going on to post-secondary studies in the arts.
$100
Presented by her niece, Donna Swanson
Natasha Petras
LCVI, Grade 12
Pleasant Yellow Face
Juror’s Comments: Its subdued colour choices and mood express the internal complexity of the sitter.
The Creative Sense of Balance and Composition Award
The Kiwanis Club of Lindsay
$50
Presented by a Board Member
Emerald King
STASS, Grade 12
Tree Mobile (detail)
Juror’s Comments: The interplay of natural shapes and materials
gives an overall harmonius balance in the mobile.
The Technical Skill and Use of Colour Award
Settler’s Village Artists
$50
Presented by Gord Wilson
Amy Hein
IEWSS, Grade 10
The Colosseum
Juror’s Comments: The diagonal composition is striking!
The colours of the mosaic pieces enriches its visual impact.
Technical Skills and Creative Use of Medium in 3-D Form
The Retired Teachers of Ontario,
District 18, Kawartha Lakes
$50
Presented by Mary Dickson, President
Amanda McColligan
STASS, Grade 12
Seven Deadly Sins
Juror’s Comments: The moral dilemma translates into visual terms
in an extremely successful way.
The Interpretation of Personal Vision Award
Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
$50
Presented by Peter Carroll, President
Trevor Nicholls
LCVI, Grade 12
One With Nature
Juror’s Comments: The innovative use of Photoshop communicates
the relationship between humans and trees.
Juror’s Choice Award
Kawartha Arts Festival
$50
Presented by Gord Wilson
Aiden Mitchelmore
IEWSS, Grade 11
Dining with Gehry
Juror’s Comments: This maquette is a wonderful conversation
with the architect and his practice.
Juror’s Choice Award
Settler’s Village Artists
$50
Presented by Gord Wilson
Natasha Petras
LCVI, Grade 12
Beardsley Study
Juror’s Comments: The technical skills in this work is outstanding.
Juror’s Choice Award
Victoria County Studio Tour Association
$50
Presented by Sandor Tandory, President
Elizabeth Nicholls
LCVI, Grade 11
Paris, France
Juror’s Comments: An adept and skilful translation of
photography with a difficult medium.
Honourable Mention
Royal Canadian Legion
Sir Sam Hughes Branch 67
$25
Presented by Margaret Mowat
Karolina Slabewska and Natasha Petras
LCVI, Grade 12
Diptych
Juror’s Comments: This collaborative effect is mercurial.
Honourable Mention
Royal Canadian Legion
Sir Sam Hughes Branch 67
$25
Presented by Margaret Mowat
Mike Wills
LCVI, Grade 12
Energy in Circles
Juror’s Comments: Excellent use of form and colour.
Honourable Mention
Royal Canadian Legion
Sir Sam Hughes Branch 67
$25
Presented by Margaret Mowat
Mhairi Treharne
HHSS, Grade 12
Flautist
Juror’s Comments: The energetic line work is fluid.
Honourable Mention
Royal Canadian Legion
Sir Sam Hughes Branch 67
$25
Presented by Margaret Mowat
Jessica Pottier
HHSS, Grade 12
Strip
Juror’s Comment: Terrific balance of colour, materials and symbols.
Honourable Mention
The Optimists’ Club of Lindsay
$25
Presented by Rodger Smith or Lindsay Gallery Board Member
Emily Sands
HHSS, Grade 12
Epiphone SG
Juror’s Comment: Imaginative composition and material choices.
Upcoming Shows 2008
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May 29 – June 28 Large vibrant acrylic paintings by this Lindsay artist present hints or clues to a hidden view for our imaginations. Opening Reception: Thursday, May 29th, 7- 8:30 pm |
 With Dawn's Thick Skin |
July 3 – 26 Over 35 works of art by Gallery members and area Artists selected by this year's juror, Linda Jansma, Curator, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa. Deadline for Entry Forms: June 17th |
 Nichol Jeffrey - 07 Juror's Choice award winner |
July 29 – August 30 Sometimes whimsical, sometimes poignant, sometimes satirical, but always insightful, this artist’s style is influenced by his experiences an animation designer and director. A fresh, exciting, and very intimate way of looking at the world. Opening Reception: July 31st, 7 – 8:30 pm |
 A Henry Flower |
September 3 – 27 The inspiration for this series of paintings were letters written to the artist’s grandmother during both World Wars. The artist is also a printmaker, and her exhibit will include serigraphs, lithographs and etchings. Opening Reception: Thursday, September 4, 7 pm |
 Letter to Bessie |
October 2 – 31 Best known as a songwriter and musician, Fred’s painting has become a passion. His bold, vibrant, impasto paintings are imbued with a strong sense of immediacy and elicit strong emotional responses from viewers. Opening Reception: Thursday, October 2, 7-9 pm |
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November 4 – 29 This Little Britain artist takes a magical look at nature as it reveals the joy of dance in a variety of sculptures and mixed media. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 6, 7-9 |
 Fotographix 08 |
December 2 - 19 Opening Reception: Thursday, December 4th, 7 – 8:30 pm |
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