Featured Member – Esmie Gayo McLaren

As mentioned in our previous post, in the coming months we will be featuring the new full members of IWS Canada. The order in which they are featured is a simple reflection of their promptness in responding to our suggestion that they allow us to do so.

Vancouver-based artist Esmie Gayo McLaren , our second featured member, approaches art as an extension of her experiences. Her love for gardens, dance, people, and travel provides infinite inspiration, translating to paintings filled with sensitivity and movement. Each painting is a combination of instinctive and calculated interaction between her and the image.
McLaren is based in Vancouver, Canada, a metropolis of varied cultures. The lines are often blurred between her art and community work as she enjoys bridging cultures through her art.

Below is an example of Esmie’s work.  You may view more at her website.

‘Practice’
Watercolour on Paper
18×12″

Featured Member – Roy Tibbits

In the coming months we will be featuring the new full members of IWS Canada.  The order in which they will be featured is a simple reflection of their promptness in responding to our suggestion that they allow us to do so.

Our first featured member is Roy Tibbits.

Self-taught watercolour artist Roy Tibbits began painting in 1990 and is an active Member of the “Federation of Canadian Artists”.  Roy’s art has been selected in a number of juried shows at their gallery in Vancouver B.C.

Roy’s paintings were featured in the March/April 2004 and March /April 2007 Issues of “Art Avenue” a Federation Of Canadian Artists publication.

Roy has had his work selected into the Thompson Nicola Shuswap juried show for 2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017.

Roy’s work has been frequently selected  as a finalist in the “Art of the Automobile ” competition, sponsored by the “Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, with works traveling to various cities.

Roy is an associate member of the “Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour.  In 2006, three of his paintings were submitted to the “Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour Atlantic associates” juried show where one received “Best Building Category” and the other two received “Honourable Mention”.  In 2015 Roy’s work was selected to the 90th “Open Water” international juried show.  In 2016 Roy’s work was selected to the 91st “Open Water” international juried show, with “Old Comrades” winning the S J Sloan Award .

In 2015 two of Roy’s works were accepted into the “Society of Canadian Artists” 47th national juried show at the “Gainesborough Gallery” in Calgary Alberta.

In 2016 Roy was elected in to the “Society Of Canadian Artists “.

In 2017 one of Roy’s paintings was accepted in the “Society of Canadian Artists”  juried show “Oh Canada-Our Home and Native Land” at “Gallery 78” in Frederiction New Brunswick.

Here is an example of his work.  More can be found at his website.

Call to Artists – Prospectus for our 2018 Biennale!

IWS Canada /CSPWC
Symphony in Watercolour Juried Exhibition 2018
Prospectus

(Faites défiler vers le bas pour le français)

Exhibition Jurors:
Peter Marsh CSPWC
Anne McCartney CSPWC
Rainbow Ze (Youth Juror)

Entry Rules and Guidelines:
Who is eligible to enter
Open to all artists 15 years of age and older.
Artists from any country are welcome to enter.

How much is the entry fee
$40 (Canadian) for IWS Canada or CSPWC Members/Associates, and $50 for non- members. This enables you to submit 2 paintings.
For an extra $5 all entrants may submit a third painting.  The fees are non-refundable.

What subject or genre can I paint
There is no specific theme for this exhibit; the choice of subject is your own.

What reference material can I use
Your artwork must not be a copy or likeness of another’s work (i.e. painting, drawing, photograph, digital image or print). Only your own original artwork is accepted.
Artwork painted in a workshop or under instruction by another artist will be disqualified.
Your reference photo MUST be your own.
PLEASE NOTE: If an artist breaches copyright of another artist’s work, or uses any image from the internet as a reference, they will be ineligible to enter an IWS Canada or CSPWC exhibition for 5 years.

What size do my paintings need to be
All paintings must be either 11 inches by 15 inches (28cm by 38cm) or 15 inches by 22 inches (38cm by 56cm) in size.

What materials can I use to create my painting
All paintings must be 90% watercolour and should be painted in a transparent manner.
The use of Gouache is accepted if used in a transparent manner. Acrylic, egg tempera, casein is not accepted.
Works on paper, watercolour canvas, aquaboard, gesso coated paper, or yupo are all acceptable.
Computer generated work will not be accepted.

Pricing the paintings
Paintings for sale must be priced in Canadian dollars. The amount cannot be changed after the entry is processed.
Artists have the option of having a work “not for sale”.
In the event of a sale, IWS Canada/CSPWC will charge a 30% commission fee.

Do I need to frame my work
You have two options:
You can mail your painting rolled in a tube:
For this option there will be an additional fee of $90.00 CAD$. The festival committee will mat and frame your work for the exhibition, then return the piece to you unframed.
If you wish to provide your own framing:
We are requesting that all frames are made of metal and are silver in colour.
Mats need to be white or off white and of archival quality.
Use foam core backing board. No cardboard.
No saw-tooth hangers. Please use D hooks and wires.
Do not use glass if you intend to ship your painting. Use Plexiglas or Varnish to protect your work.

Shipping Information
Shipping paintings to and from the exhibition is the responsibility of the artist. This includes shipping costs, brokerage fees, and any taxes or duties payable.
A prepaid return shipping label, or credit card details for direct payment of return shipping, must be sent to IWS Canada at the beginning of the exhibition.
Any painting mailed to the exhibition without prepaid return shipping or credit card information will be treated as donations to IWS Canada/CSPWC.
Paintings will be returned in the same packaging/materials in which they were sent/shipped. This includes those packaged in mailing tubes.

Insurance
IWS Canada/CSPWC does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to paintings or frames during shipping or during the exhibition at the gallery.
Artists should carry their own insurance.

Removing an entry or painting from the Exhibition

Paintings should be regarded as ‘on hold’ once they have been submitted.  Paintings, even those not accepted yet, are subject to the 30% commission outlined in our entry information from the time they have been processed.
If an accepted artist withdraws their work after entry, they will be not allowed to enter an IWS Canada or CSPWC exhibition for 2 years.
Accepted entries must remain on display until October 29th, 2018.

IWS Canada/CSPWC Rights
IWS Canada/CSPWC reserves the right to reproduce entered work for promotional material.
IWS Canada/CSPWC reserves the right not to hang any painting which does not conform to all the rules of the competition. This includes framing instructions and the medium used.
No substitutions of accepted work allowed.
The jurors’ decisions are final.
Prizes must be accepted as awarded.

How to Enter:

Artists may submit up to 3 entries.
Please prepare good quality photographs of your paintings. Each should be 1920 pixels on the long side at a resolution of 300dpi. File size for each image no larger than 2MB. Photographs of work should include the painting image ONLY.
Label each jpg with your first name_lastname_name of painting_year produced
e.g. John_Smith_ Garden in Fall_2016.jpg
Please email iwscanada@gmail.com with the following information:
1.  Your name
2.  Your age (15-25, or over 25, exact age is not needed)
3.  Painting title
4.  Price of painting in Canadian Dollars
5.  Country of residence
6.  Size of painting in cm or inches (height x length)
7.  Your email
Don’t forget to attach your photos before you send the email.

When we have received your entry by email and checked all the information is correct, you will be sent an invoice for your entry fee. Your entry will only be processed once payment has been received. Payment to be made by Paypal which accepts most major credit cards.

Important Dates:

  • Open for submissions January 15, 2018.
  • Last submissions by 6pm EST, March 20, 2018 (late entries will not be accepted).
  • Accepted artists will be notified by email by May 15th. 2018.
  • Accepted artists’ names will be posted on IWS Canada website on May 16, 2018.
  • All artists who entered will receive a courtesy email by May 20th, 2018.

Accepted Artists’ Deadlines (detailed information to follow upon acceptance)

  • Deadline for paintings that need framing to be received by August 1, 2018.
  • Deadline for shipping of already framed paintings by August 31st, 2018.
  • Drop off for hand-delivered paintings September 26th, 2018; 10am-12 midday.
  • Exhibition Opening and Awards Presentation September 28th, 2018.
  • 5 day Celebration of Watercolour Event:September 28th-October 3rd 2018.
  • Last day of full exhibition at Boynton House 14th October, 2018.
  • Winners and invited masters’ paintings to move to Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts October 15th, 2018 and will remain until October 29th, 2018.
  • October 27th A Symphony in Watercolour performance by the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra.
  • Paintings not sold will be taken to the courier or mailed by November 16th, 2018.

IWS CANADA/CSPWC
Symphonie a l’aquarelle
EXPOSITION JURÉE
2018

Les Jurés:

Peter Marsh CSPWC

Anne McCartney CSPWC

Rainbow Ze ( juré de la jeunesse)

Règles d’entrée et lignes directrices

Eligibilité
Ouvert à tous les artistes 15 ans ou plus vieux et de n’importe quel pays.

Frais d’entrée
$40 canadiens pour les membres ou associés de IWS Canada et de CSPWC et, $50 canadiens pour non membres. Ça vous donne l’opportunité de soumettre deux peintures.
$5 de plus vous pouvez soumettre une troisième peinture.  Les frais sont non-remboursables.

Sujet /genre
Il n’y a pas de thème pour cette exposition: le choix et le vôtre.

Material de référence
Le comité n’acceptera que les peintures originales.
Les oeuvrages d’art qui ont été peinturées dans un atelier ou en construction par un autre artiste seront disqualifies.
La photo de reference doit être le vôtre.
N.B. Si un artiste transgresse les droits d’un autre auteur or emploie des images de l’internet comme référence, cet artiste sera ineligible de participer dans une exposition de IWS ou CSPWC pour 5 ans.

Taille de peintures
11 pouce x 15 pouces ( 28cmsx38cms) ou 15 pouce x 22 pouces ( 38cmsx56cms).

Les Matériaux
Chaque peinture ne doit pas être moins de 90% aquarelle et doit être peinteuer dans un matérial transparent.
Un artiste peut employer “Gouache” si dans une manière transparente. La comité n’acceptera pas acrilique, tempera à l’oeuf ou caséine.
Les peintures sur papier, aquarelle de toile, aquaboard, papier couché gesso ou yupo sont tous acceptables.
Les peintures générés par ordinateur ne seront pas acceptées.

Prix des peintures
Si un artiste désire vendre son oeuvre, le prix doit être en dollars canadiens. Après que la peinture est traitée ( acceptée) le prix ne peut pas être modifiée.
L’artiste peut avoir l’option de “pas à vendre” pour une ( ou plus) peinture.
Dans le cas où un artiste vend une ( ou plus) peinture(s) IWS/CSPWC Canada vous charger un frais de commission de 30%.

Encadrement des peintures
Il y a deux options:
Envoyer la peinture roulée dans un tube et la comité peut la tapisser et encadrer pour un frais de $90. La peinture sera retourner, après la competition,sans cadre.
Encadrer la peinture vour même:
1. cadre – fait de métal et argenté en couleur.
2. les mats doivent être blanc et de qualité archive.
3.non papier carton
4. ni hangars de scie, et les crochets de fils doivent être “D”.
5. si vous envoyerez vos peintures – s’il vous plait utilisez plexiglass ou vernis pour proteger la peinture.

La( les) peinture(s) sera(seront) retournée(s) avec le même emballage, mêmes celles emballées en tube.

Informations sur la livraison

● C’est la responsabilité de l’artiste d’envoyer les peintures à et de l’exposition . Ceci comprend les frais de livraison, frais de courtage at toutes les taxes ou droits payables.
● L’artiste doit envoyer (au début de l’exposition) une étiquette d’éxposition de retour prépayée, ou détails de la carte crédit à IWS Canada.
● Si IWS Canada reçoit une peinture sans étiquette de retour ou détails de carte crédit, cette peinture sera considerée comme don à IWS Canada/CSPWC
● Les peintures seront retournées dans le même emballage dans lequel elles ont été expédiées. Ceci compred celles qui étaitaient envoyer dans les tubes d’expédition.

Insurance
IWS/CSPWC n’acceptera pas responsabilité pour la pert ou les dégâts ( des peintures ou cadres) pendant l’exposition ou à la galérie.

Enlèvement d’une peinture

Les peintures doivent être considérées comme «en attente» une fois qu’elles ont été soumises. Les peintures, même celles qui ne sont pas encore acceptées, sont sujettes à la commission de 30% indiquée dans nos informations d’entrée à partir du moment où elles ont été traitées.
Si un artiste veut retirer une peinture après la date de clôture il y aura une interdiction de leur peintures pour 2 ans.

Droits de IWSCanada/CSPWC
IWS Canada réserve le droit de réproduire les peintures entrées dans la competition pour materiel promotionnel.
IWS Canada réserve le droit de non accrocher pas une peinture qui ne conforme pas à les règles de la competition, ou comprenant les instructions pour le cadrement et le moyen employé.
Aucun substitution sera accepté
La décision des jurists est finale.
Les prix doivent être accepter comme attribués.

Comment entrer
un artiste peut entrer 3 peintures
il faut preparer des photos de bonne qualité de vos peintures
chaque photo doit être 1920 pixels sur la côté longue à une résolution de 300dpi.
la taille du fichier pour chaque image ne doit pas être plus grand que 2MB.
les photos doivent incluire seulement l’image de la peinture.
chaque jpeg doit être étiquetté avec ton nom( complète), nom de la peinture, et l’année produite.
Eg John_Smith_ Garden in Fall_ 2016 jpg

S’il vous plaît envoyer un courriel à:
iwscanada@gmail.com avec le suivant:
1.  Votre nom
2.  Votre âge (15-25 ans ou plus de 25 ans, l’âge exact n’est pas nécessaire)
3.  Le titre de la peinture
4.  Le prix de la peinture ($ canadien)
5.  Pays de résidence
6.  La taille de la peinture ( cms ou pouces – taille et longeur)

N’oubliez pas d’attacher vos photos au courriel.

Quand on a reçu votre entrée par courriel avec toute l’information nécessaire, on vous envoyera une facture pour le frais d’inscription. Votre entrée ne sera traité avant que votre paiement ne soit reçu. On acceptera votre paiement avec Pay Pal (qui accepte la majorité de cartes de credit.)

Dates Importantes

  • 1 janvier, 2018 – premier jour pour soumissions
  • 20 mars, 2018 – dernier jour pour soumissions ( 6PM) On n’acceptera pas des soumissions tardives
  • 15 mai, 2018 – les artistes qui sont acceptés seront notifies (par courriel)
  • 16 mai, 2018 les noms des artistes seront affichés sur le site internet de IWS Canada
  • 20 mai, 2018 on envoyera un e mail de courtoisie à chaque artiste

Délais pour artistes acceptés

  • 1 août 2018 réception des peintures qui doivent être cadrées
  • 31 août 2018 date limite d’expédition des peintures qui sont dejà cadrées
  • 26 septembre 2018 peintures delivrées en personne ( 10AM – 12 midi)
  • 28 septembre 2018 ouverture de l’exposition et presentation des prix
  • Célébration de 5 jours de l’aquarelle: du 28 septembre au 3 octobre 2018.
  • 14 octobre 2018 dernier jour de l’exposition complète à Boynton House
  • 15 octobre 2018 les gagnants et les maîtres invités seront transporter au Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts jusqu’à le 29 octobre 2018
  • 27 octobre 2018 une performance de “A Symphony in Watercolour” par l’orchestre philharmonique de Richmond Hill
  • Les peintures qui n’ont pas été vendues seront pris au courier ou envoyées par poste par le 16 novembre 2018

Greetings from our President – and some news!

Greetings to all our Friends of IWS Canada,

As vice-president and president of IWS Canada, Elizabeth and I would like to thank you all for being part of an exceptionally exciting 2017. Elizabeth and I would also like to thank our hard working IWS Canada Directors Helen Shideler, Anne McCartney, Lianne Todd, Tiina Price and Rose Butler without whose time and effort we would not have had such a successful year.

Our ‘150 Ways to Celebrate’ online competition, in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, was a huge success with over 1,400 entries worldwide and 150 finalists selected from all corners of the world. This definitely embraces our mission of love, peace, tolerance and acceptance of all cultures. A colourful and inspiring video was produced which has been viewed over 43,000 times on social media plus another 34,000 times on our website! If you haven’t already seen it be sure to check it out!

We are now looking forward to next year and are busily planning our 2018 Symphony in Watercolour Festival! We will be inviting you all to a week of celebration in Richmond Hill, Ontario, from September 28th- October 3rd, SO SAVE THE DATES!!!

Being part of IWS Canada has been rewarding and exciting. If you are interested in being more involved you can now become, not just a Friend of IWS Canada, but a full Member. For only $25 CDN ($15 for youth) Our new full members will be entitled to many benefits. Visit our membership page for complete information on how to apply.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best of the Holiday Season, that you have peace, joy, love and acceptance in your everyday life and that your 2018 is happy, healthy, prosperous and successful.

Happy Holidays
Ona Kingdon President of IWS Canada and Elizabeth Franchetto Irvine Vice President of IWS Canada

Honourable Mentions Given to…

Our IWS Canada ‘150 Ways to Celebrate’ online watercolour contest had 8 winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd National, 1st, 2nd and 3rd International, National Youth, and International Youth) which have all been featured in our previous blog posts.  The jurors felt that several other entries, however, deserved honourable mention.

Here they are, for your appreciation:

Galuh Tajimalela (Indonesia), My Everlasting Book:

O344
Honourable Mention: Galuh Tajimalela Indonesia My Everlasting Book 175×175 cm

David L. Stickel (USA), Room with a View – Duomo of Milan:

O28
Honourable Mention: David L. Stickel USA Room with a View – Duomo of Milan 54×38 cm

Anna Ivanova (Russia), Flowers:

O133
Honourable Mention: Anna Ivanova Russia Flowers 40×56 cm

Nanasaheb B. Yeole (India), Rainy Evening of Mumbai:

O844
Honourable Mention: Nanasaheb B Yeole India Rainy Evening of Mumbai 76×56 cm

Phyllis Tseng (USA), The Little Dreamer:

O704
Honourable Mention: Phyllis Tseng USA The Little Dreamer 12×16″

Sutee Kaenyuk (Thailand), Happy Baby:

O545
Honourable Mention: Sutee Kaenyuk Thailand Happy Baby 56×76 cm

Suresh Dhondiba Bhosale (India), Golden Mumbai:

O783
Honourable Mention: Suresh Dhondiba Bhosale India Golden Mumbai 30×43″

Fan Junrang (China), In the Mood for Love:

O757
Honourable Mention: Fan Junrang China In the Mood for Love 55×75 cm

Eudes Correia (Brazil), Life:

O386
Honourable Mention: Eudes Correia Brazil Life 29×38 cm

Marney Ward (Canada), Butchart’s Begonias:

C53
Honourable Mention: Marney Ward Canada Butchart’s Begonias 21×29″

Rene Thibault (Canada), Above the Rockies #27:

C10
Honourable Mention: Rene Thibault Canada Above the Rockies #27 18×12″

Margaret Roseman (Canada), Sisters:

C75
Honourable Mention: Margaret Roseman Canada Sisters 22×15″

Angelina Bloshchitsyna (youth) (Belarus) Still Life:

OY75
Angelina Bloshchitsyna Belarus (Youth) Still Life 70×50 cm

Rose Butler (youth) (Canada) Brown and Storey Square:

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Honourable Mention: Rose Butler Canada Brown and Storey Square 55×55 cm

Featured: International Youth Winner

Old Town

The International Youth Winner of our ‘150 Ways to Celebrate’ online watercolour contest is Mrinal Banik, of Bangladesh.  At the age of 24, he is a graduate of the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, having studied Drawing and Painting.  He is currently doing post-graduate studies in Painting at Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India.
We are sure to see more of Mrinal’s work in the future!

Featured: National Youth Winner

Blossoming Dreams

The National Youth Winner of our online watercolour contest ‘150 Ways to Celebrate’ is Canadian Iris Lee.  Born in 1999,  Iris possesses an ardent passion for fine art and has aspired to become a professional artist since she was in kindergarten.  With support from her family, she began to learn pencil sketching, watercolor, and calligraphy at the age of eight.  Later on, she also practiced other fine art mediums such as oil, acrylic, soft pastel, and traditional Chinese painting.  In addition, she started to learn digital painting when she was fourteen, granting her another perspective of art.

Gifted with mesmerizing scenery, British Columbia’s environment played a pivotal role in Iris’ paintings.  Interestingly, she often sought inspiration at a local town in Richmond- Steveston.  She prefers to delineate the beauty of nature; however, the subject of her paintings varies.  To elucidate, she has the propensity to challenge herself with different themes and experiment with different executions of the overall atmosphere.  Through the variations of colors and compositions, Iris hopes to lead the viewers to see the world through her eyes.

Although she had applied and been accepted to three universities in Canada – Emily Carr University of Art + Design,  Alberta College of Art and Design, and OCAD University, Iris decided to study abroad in Taiwan.  Pursuing her dream of becoming a professional artist and enriching her skills, she is now a first year fine art student at one of the best universities in Taiwan-National Taiwan Normal University, majoring in western painting.

Joint Meeting of IWS Canada leadership and CSPWC leadership

Yesterday, the leaders of the Canadian Branch of the International Watercolor Society, and the leaders of the Canadian Society Of Painters in Water Colour, gathered together in person and via Skype and telephone, to discuss a BIG joint project we have coming up next year – namely, an international  watercolour festival and exhibition, or Biennale.  Lots of great ideas were discussed, and the progress that has already been made on many of them was reviewed.  There is lots of work to be done but we have a very diligent and enthusiastic team.

Soon, we will reveal all of our plans and the excitement can begin for everyone!  In the meantime, we are looking for sponsors and filling out grant applications, to make this the best event possible.

We are so pleased to have received over 40,000 views of our contest results video on Facebook, and over 30,000 views of our website since October 1st.  Thank you to everyone who has supported us in this way!

Below are just a few photos of the people who attended the meeting in person. A few of the directors  Elizabeth Irvine, Helen Shideler, Tiina Price and Rose Butler also attended via skype and telephone.

Anita Cotter, Ona Kingdon, Rayne Tunley, Lianne Todd and Atanur Dogan

 

Featured: 3rd Place International Winner

‘Happy Nuns’

Moe Win, from Myanmar (Burma), lists artist Sai Myoe Myat as his art master, and his favourite medium as watercolour.

His other awards include the 1996 Visit Myanmar Year Logo Design award, and Second Prize in oil painting portrait at the Myanmar Traditional Arts Contest.

Moe’s activities include work as a secretary in Shan State Art Association, and he is a member of the New Treasure Art Gallery in Myanmar.

Exhibitions:

  •  -2017 -Peace and Love : East and West Art Exchange Exhibition.
  •  -2017 -Cherry Space  Art Exhibition. Myanmar Artist Organization.
  •  -2016 -Eleventh Anniversary of Artist U Thu Kha Exhibition.
  •  -2015 -Eighteenth Transparent Watercolor Movement Society 
            Exhibition.
  •  -2015 -Colour of the height Summit Art Gallery Exhibition.
  •  -2014 -New Treasure Art Gallery Monthly Exhibition.
  •  From  1987 and now on many local art exhibitions.

Featured: 3rd Place National Winner

“Tumble”

Gail Sutherland

“Expressing myself visually has always come naturally and my preferred medium is watercolour. This medium requires me to respond as much to it, as to my subject and best reflects my artistic pursuits and nature. I am an avid hiker and the rugged beauty of the Maritimes and the people who reside here have been an endless source of inspiration for my work. Art and the act of its creation have provided me with numerous gifts, insights and enrich my life immeasurably. My hope is that by sharing my work and passion, it will somehow do the same for others.”

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Gail Sutherland is originally from Montreal and moved to Nova Scotia in the spring of 1990. She obtained her Fine Arts degree at John Abbott College then completed her BFA at Concordia University, with a specialization in graphic design. While working as a graphic designer Gail pursued her love for painting in watercolour, studying with various artists including Helmut Gerth, Judy Garfin, Alvaro Castagnet and Brian Atyeo. In 2011, Gail became an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour.

“ To simplify, to focus, to balance the seen with the unseen,
to capture the spirit, heart & soul the painting’s reason for being. ”

GALLERIES
Bedford Eye Care, Bedford, NS Crouchers Pt. Gallery Glen Haven, NS Dunes Studio Gallery Brackley Beach, PE Lyghtesome Art Gallery, Antigonish, NS Teichert Gallery, Halifax, NS

EDUCATION
Watercolour workshops; Brian Atyeo, Alvaro Castagnet, Judy Garfin and Helmut Gerth NSCAD University Halifax, NS – Certificate in Computer Graphics Concordia University Montreal, QC – BFA, Specialization in Graphic Design Saidye Bronfman Centre, Montreal – classes in life drawing and watercolour
John Abbott College Ste. Anne de Bellevue, QC – DEC, Fine Arts Degree

EXHIBITIONS

Lunenburg Art Gallery / A Brush of Autumn Colour  / Plein Air / Lunenburg, NS / Sept 30th 2017
Paint Peggy’s Cove / Peggy’s Cove, NS / July 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017
Lunenburg Art Gallery / Coastal Impressions: Works by Three Nova Scotian Artists / May 30th – June 25th, 2017
​Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival / Parrsboro, NS / June 15th – June 18th, 2017
Plein Air Painters, Blue Mountain Birch Cove Wilderness Area / Group Show / Keshen Goodman Library, Halifax, NS / June 3 -30th, 2017 ​
Fabriano in Acquarello 2017 / Watercolour International Convention / Group Show/ Fabriano, Italy / April 20th – 23rd, 2017
​Teichert Gallery / Group Show / Halifax, NS / October 2016
IWS Canada / 1st International Watercolor Biennale / Juried Group Show / Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC / July 5 – 30, 2016
Crouchers Pt. Gallery /  “A Celebration of Art in Bedford” / Group Show / July 25-31, 2016
Lunenburg Art Gallery / Paint the Sea on Site / Group Show / Lunenburg, NS / July 16 & 17, 2016
SWOON at Novel Tea / Group Show / Truro, NS / February 2016
SWOON at Embassy Towers / Group Show / Halifax, NS / January 2016
Teichert Gallery / Group Show / Halifax, NS / October 2015
Crouchers Pt. Gallery / Group Show / Scott Manor House, Bedford, NS / August 24-29, 2015
SWOON Mini / Group Show / Halifax, NS / June – July 2015
Halifax Art Map / Group Show / Teichert Gallery , Halifax, NS / April 2014
SWOON Fine Art & Antiques “Farm Life”/  Group Show / Hammonds Plains, NS / July 2013
Dunes Studio Gallery / One of the Featured Artist at the Opening Reception / June 2013
Halifax Art Map / Group Show / Art Sales & Rental Gallery / May 2013
SWOON Fine Art & Antiques “Winterscene” / Group Show / Hammonds Plains, NS / 2013
Maples Gallery / Halifax, NS / 2012
Halifax Art Map FRED / Halifax, NS / 2010, 20011 & 2012
Art Sales & Rental / Halifax, NS / 2011
Visual Arts Nova Scotia “Paris Salon” / The Craig Gallery, Dartmouth, NS / 2011
Annual GAPACC Exhibit / Guysbourough, Antigonish & Pictou, NS / 2002,2003, 2004 & 2010
The Shubenacadie Art Show and Sale / Fairbanks Interpretive Centre, Dartmouth, NS / 2010
The Shubenacadie Art Connection / 2009
(Gallery 215, Tin Smith Shop Museum, Elmsdale Station, Advantage Frame and Gallery & Fairbanks Centre)
From Land and Sea / Book launch at Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, NS / 2009
Maples Decor Gallery / Featured Artist / Bedford, NS / 2009
Gallery 215 / Maitland, NS / 2009
Tatamagouche Film Festival / Tatamagouche, NS / 2006
Annual Invitational Group Show / Lyghtesome Art Gallery, Antigonish, NS / 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006
Romancing the Gallery / UCCB Art Gallery, Cape Breton, NS / 2006
Government House / Group Show / Halifax, NS / 2005
A Classic Tradition Life Drawing / Group Show / St. F.X. University Gallery, Antigonish, NS / 2005
Four Friends & a Potter / UCCB Art Gallery, Cape Breton, NS / 2004
I.O.D.E Annual Fall Art Show Featured Artist in 2001 / Sydney, NS / 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 & 2003
4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Annual Gala and Silent Auction / UCCB Art Gallery, Cape Breton, NS / 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003
Fortress of Louisbourg Historic Site of Canada /  Louisbourg, NS / 2000
Rare Earth / Group Show / Acadia University, Wolfville, NS / 2000
In-Sight Art Gallery / Sydney Mines, NS / 2001 & 2002
Seven Sisters / UCCB Art Gallery, Cape Breton, NS / 1999
Whitney Pier Festival of Visual Arts / Group Show/ Whitney Pier, NS / 1999
2nd Annual Gala and Silent Auction / UCCB Art Gallery, Cape Breton, NS / 1998
Centre Scolaire Etoile de L’Acadie / Sydney, NS / 1998
Center Bras d’ Or / Baddeck, NS / 1998
“Kindred Spirits”/ UCCB Art Gallery, Cape Breton, NS / 1998
Inaugural Exhibition “Images and Reflections” / Group Show / UCCB Art Gallery, Cape Breton, NS / 1997
Life & Landscapes “A view of Cape Breton Island” / Gardner’s Gallery, Sydney, NS / 1997

For more about Gail Sutherland, please visit her website at www.gailsutherland.ca