Boynton House is an art exhibition space in Richmond Hill with four display rooms. The house is an historic site under the Ontario Heritage Act and dates back to about 1875. It is an example of the classic Ontario farmhouse, with unique details of its era. Our Opening Day event begins at 12 noon andContinue reading “Boynton House, Richmond Hill”
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Daniel Smith Awards!
DANIEL SMITH: Artists’ Materials have very kindly donated 3 awards for our Symphony in Watercolour Exhibition. The awards will be announced at our opening event on September 28th at Boynton House on Richmond Green. Katherine Taylor will also be there to demo Daniel Smith products to our visitors. Thank you Daniel Smith from all ofContinue reading “Daniel Smith Awards!”
Your Invitation to our Festivities
IWS Canada and CSPWC/SCPA Invite you to a 5 Day Celebration Event – September 28 to October 3, 2018 (Exact times and details may change due to weather conditions or events beyond our control). This event is a celebration of not only watercolour but of how diverse cultures, by working together, can strengthen and enhanceContinue reading “Your Invitation to our Festivities”
Finalists announced for A Symphony in Watercolour!
Our jurors Peter Marsh CSPWC, OSA, SCA, TWS, Anne McCartney CSPWC, AWS, TWSA and Rainbow Ze (youth juror) have completed their task in choosing the paintings that will be exhibited during our ‘A Symphony in Watercolour’ exhibition this fall, September 28th to October 27th, in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. A huge thank you to themContinue reading “Finalists announced for A Symphony in Watercolour!”
Featured Member – Tony Cook
Meet Tony Cook! “I was born in England and worked as a newspaper reporter before serving in the Royal Artillery for my national service. I wanted to go to Korea with my unit – I mean, free travel and all – but wiser heads prevailed and I was given a War Office job testing newContinue reading “Featured Member – Tony Cook”
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 secondContinue reading “Featured Member – Esmie Gayo McLaren”
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 welcomeContinue reading “Call to Artists – Prospectus for our 2018 Biennale!”
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 andContinue reading “Greetings from our President – and some news!”
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:Continue reading “Honourable Mentions Given to…”
Featured: 1st Place National Winner
From Antarctica to the North Pole and with great emphasis on the Canadian wilderness, artist David McEown celebrates some of the most beautiful, yet fragile, natural heritage of our planet through the creative act of painting.
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