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WELLINGTON ARTISTS' GALLERY AND ART CENTRE

SERVING LOCAL AND AREA VISUAL ARTISTS

OPEN DAILY APRIL 30, 2011 to NOV 13, 2011 - 10:00 to 5:00

Wellington Artists' Gallery and Art Centre opens for its Fourth Season April 30, 2011. The Opening Ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m. We have an outstanding program to launch our upcoming season. During the winter our members have completed our customary winter project. These year the theme was "The Power of Three" . All will be interested to see the creation each member has produced in his /her chosen media. Our featured Guest Artist is our member Carolyn Keating who will be presenting her new works produced during her annual sojourn in Italy. In the Lower Gallery, our prolific member, Denis Hopkins, is presenting many of his canvases. Denis studied in France for six years, learning the style of the old masters. He is currently one of a number of internationally known artists who study at Stowe in Vermont each year where each shares his skill and knowledge. One can see that our Fourth Season is off to a great start with the fascinating work of our winter theme "The Power of Three" and exhibitions by our members, Carolyn and Denis, who study internationally. The quality of work displayed for one's viewing and purchasing pleasure will most definitely be in keeping with the exceptional exhibits we have been able to present during our previous Seasons.

Warden of Wellington County and Mayor of Centre Wellington, Joanne Ross-Zui, Warden, who is a staunch supporter of the Gallery will bring greetings from the Township and the County. We are honoured to have Anne MacKay, the new director of the Guelph Arts Council speak on behalf of the Arts Council. Bob Bouteillier will again entertain us his most enjoyable renditions on the keyboard.

Throughout the Season , in addition to the outstanding work of our regular members, we will be presenting exhibitions of individual guest artists and art groups. Through these exhibitions we will be fulfillling our mission .......to promote visual arts within Wellington County and area by providing a setting to benefit artists in showcasing and marketing their work. The Gallery will also provide opportunities for artists to develop their talents through participation in workshops and to advantage of networking opportunities. Perusal of this website will indicate the various activities and programs we will be presenting throughout the season and we invite and welcome the attendance of our many current supporters and all new visitors.

Located on a major thoroughfare, Wellington County Rd 29, directions can be found under "Location" in the drop down Menu under "Welcome" .

Information is available under "Membership" for those who consider joining.

Gallery - 4th Season - April 30, 2011

Photos by Dawn Cottrill

Denis Hopkins' Show - Lower Gallery

Denis Hopkins' Show Lower Gallery

Linda Batten and Denis Hopkins

Bob Bouteiller on his Keyboard

Part of the 'Power of Three' Exhibit

Uta Strelive looking things over

Monte Wright and John Stares

Valerie Becking and Donna Stares

John Stares and Monte Wright

Donna Stares

John Stares

Juanita Johnston, Doris Billing and Thea Jansen

Anne MacKay, Beryl Dawsn and Joanne Ross-Zui

Beryl Dawson, Noreen Toye and Denis Hopkins

Uta Strelive

In the foreground Jim and Jean Watson with Monte Wright

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Monte Wright's Show in Florence Italy November 2010 - Carolyn Keating took in Monte Wright's show in Italy in November 2010. The following is the report she has written.

Monte Wright… “A New Day” in Florence

By chance, I discovered that our new member, Monte Wright, would be having two shows in fall 2010, one as the featured artist at WAG in October and a second, in Florence, Italy the following month. I’d already booked my annual flight to Tuscany and would be staying a mere 30 minutes away by train. I made it a point to put his exhibit on my agenda. Once in the city, I set out on foot to locate the Auditorium al Duomo in Via de' Cerretani, 54r and was thrilled to find it in the very heart of Florence just a few steps from the Duomo itself.

Monte’s work was part of an international art exhibition organized by Viviana Puello Villa and the VIVIDARTS Network of NYC. Working alongside other artists, Viviana has been “working now within the care sector using involvement in the arts as a tool to promote greater involvement of the individual in their own communities.” The VIVIDARTS Network strives to “effect change” in the lives of women and children around the world. It partnered with ECPAT, a global network that works toward eliminating child prostitution, child pornography and child trafficking. A video presentation produced by ECPAT which showed their efforts worldwide drew lots of press attention to the show. Part of the proceeds from the show “A New Day” (Nov. 8-13, 2010) went to this worthy group.

“A New Day” was a very appropriate theme for the exhibition which included 16 international artists from USA, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Dominican Republic, Armenia, Colombia, and Netherlands. Entering the Auditorium al Duomo on opening night, I was immediately struck by the unity in the show and how cohesive the works of art appeared despite their diverse media and styles. There was everything from the wildly abstract to paintings so precise they seemed to be photographs. A very impressive exhibit in general! In Monte’s three large paintings from his “Behind the Mask” exploration, I knew instantly why his work was chosen as part of the exhibit. To me, there is the impression of ancient places being constructed yet in looking closer there are futuristic workers and modern tools. I rushed off to catch my train that night after talking with several of the artists about their art backgrounds and chosen styles and ideas but not before enjoying the food and prosecco, exchanging business cards and discussing Monte’s “opere d’arte”. I’d been told, advised my own art teacher that beyond technique, significance and scope, a completed work of art must evoke some unexplainable quality. I certainly view Monte’s creativity that way.

Congratulations to Monte for being part of a wonderful international exhibit in La Bella Italia!

The following 6 pictures are from Monte's show in Florence.