Dufferin Bovines is a contemporary acrylic painting depicting and celebrating our agricultural roots in Orangeville and Headwaters country, and our contemporary art scene.
This particular herd Dufferin Bovines, demonstrated some animated components that inspired me, I was able to capture that in the painting. The herd was located…
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The concept of Becoming is all about the conversation that we must have with ourselves. We work hard taking care of the outside, but what about the inside? Becoming was created with many layers, just like all people. This design demonstrates…
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From the lush Himalayan foothills of Bhutan, to the bustling city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), the vibrant streets of Kathmandu, and the majestic fjords of Norway – Life’s journey has taken Milly to…
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Sophie Vertigan moved to Canada after completing her Fine Arts BA Hons in Sculpture at Lanchester University in the UK.
Sophie enjoys a successful career as a Special Effects Co-Ordinator in the Film and Television industry in …
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Wendy Reid, Fine Artist, Watercolourist, Illustrator, Instructor received her formal education from Georgian College’s Fine Arts Advanced program and…
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Michele began her creative work with photography. She is mostly known for her fashion photography which has won numerous international awards, including awards with…
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In the summer of 2012, in a dollar store in Bracebridge, my love of painting began. With dollar store canvas, paints and brushes in hand…
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Ali Leonard grew up in England where she loved to draw, paint and create whenever she had the opportunity. Ali spent many years playing with fiber arts (spinning and weaving) and raising…
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Kevin Dow is an acrylic painter, sculptor and long time arts educator. Born in Calgary, he has enjoyed the benefits of traveling and the influence it has had on his insight into…
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About 10 years ago a group of friends asked me if I would like to join them in learning to paint. One of the group was an accomplished artist who…
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Online award presentations are Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m. youtube.com/c/OrangevilleCouncil 🥂👏🏻For over 60 years, the Orangeville Art Group (OAG) has been supporting artists and the arts in Orangeville and the Headwaters region. The not-for-profit organization is membership-based and is focused on education and artistic development. In addition to providing opportunities for its members to display and sell their works, OAG offers workshops and events to encourage skill development while building connections and support in the community. The OAG’s vibrant membership of 100 artists represents all levels of skill and experience as well as a diversity of styles and media such as two-dimensional visual art in oil, acrylics, watercolour, photography, and mixed media and three-dimensional art in jewelry, pottery and ceramics, sculpture, and fabric art.
Congratulations to OAG for it's nomination for the Community Impact by an Organization award! Join us on Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m. as we celebrate with an online award presentation. More details at orangeville.ca/ac-awards.
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Congratulations!! Congratulations to the board and members of the Orangeville Art Group! The Town of Orangeville is delighted to inform OAG that your organization has been nominated for an Arts & Culture Award, presented by the Town of Orangeville. The nomination is for the "Community Impact by an Organization" award category. Special thanks to Katrina Lemire | Co-ordinator, Business, Tourism and Culture
Congratulations! Another talented artist - Michele Taras' painting brings an explosion of colour to a Kaycee Gardens utility box, Orangeville
Congratulations!! OAG's Wendy Reid has been awarded commissions by the Town of Orangeville for her 16'x10' mural, "Becoming", for the Alder St. Arena walking track, and for "Dufferin Bovines" - a utility box cover. Both to be installed September 2020. Check out Wendy's journey for the awards at: buff.ly/2ElZ3jr and buff.ly/2QgaH23
