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Hi there! A big thank you to all the outstanding artists who took part in our “Shade” Challenge. We have put all the paintings on display in our 3D gallery for you to enjoy. You can follow the link below.  thanks to Anca Dimoff for her hard work on assembling this gallery, and to MilenaContinue reading “Big Thank You”

Join us for a Plein Air Session at Burnaby Mountain, August 23, 2025 RSVP Chris@ostenstad.ca

To view the YouTube version of this announcement, please click on the link below.  Honorable Mention 1: S. Dearing – Minerva in the Morning A whimsical and deeply personal interpretation of the theme. The composition is totally engaging, and the image literally made me smile the moment I saw it. That emotional lift was everything!Continue reading “Announcing the Winners of the Shade Challenge!”

Hi there! and Happy Canada Day Weekend! We are pleased to announce the publishing of our latest 3D gallery which features the works of the contestants of the BEST of IWS CANADA contest.  Please follow this link to view. https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/14515710/best-iws-canada Special thanks to Anca Dimoff for arranging this wonderful gallery!

New information! We are pleased to finally present the show rules and our sign up form to submit work for our 2025 United Through Watercolour exhibition at the Etobicoke Civic Centre in Toronto. Located conveniently for easy access, 10 minutes from the airport, and 2 minutes from major highways by the 427 and Burnhamthorpe. ThisContinue reading “2025 United Through Watercolour Exhibition”

We are pleased to announce the winner, Lorraine Simonds for our “Best of IWS Canada” Contest, for her painting “Flower Gal”, to represent us as the showpiece painting for our publications around the IWS Canada exhibition September 28th to October 24th at The Etobicoke Civic Centre.Our expert judge and master watercolour artist Luan Quach hadContinue reading “Winner of “Best in IWS Canada” Contest”

Our annual art show is fast approaching. We are excited to announce that this year your artwork will now hang for an entire month in the very elegant space of the Etobicoke Civic Centre. (Former City hall for Etobicoke back before the days of the “Megacity” of Toronto) Hanging day is September 21st and OpeningContinue reading “Annual Art Show !”

Hi there! We have extended our deadline for our “Best of IWS Canada” contest! we are looking for an iconic painting for the cover of our promotions for our September show. Do you feel you have what it takes to represent IWS Canada? Send your work to the following link before June 8th! The winnerContinue reading “Deadline for “Best of IWS Canada” contest .. June 8th”

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