ARTS SCENE

As part of the Ontario Society of Artists' 140th Anniversary celebration in 2012, the OSA has collaborated with the Woodstock Art Gallery and is presenting an exciting exhibition tour of collaborative works by 11 pairs of emerging and experienced artists, called partners: a collaboration. The intent of this collaboration is to fulfil the education mandates of both the Ontario Society of Artists and the Woodstock Art Gallery. The grand opening of the tour will take place at the brand new facility of the Woodstock Art Gallery on Saturday, November 19, at 2 p.m., 449 Dundas St. Woodstock, Ontario. Nov. 12, 2011 - Jan. 14, 2012.

Education had always been a fundamental part of the Ontario Society of Art's philosophy, from its inception in 1872. Through the partners Project, we have fulfilled the OSA's education mandate by offering emerging artists a unique opportunity to begin their professional art careers after completing university and college Art programs. By collaborating with the Woodstock Art Gallery, we hope to provide young artists exposure of their work to public and private galleries across Ontario.

All too often, talented young artists fall by the wayside as they become discouraged because of inadequate support for entering the professional world of art. By placing them in partnership with experienced artists in the OSA, we would like to make their transition into the business world of art easier and more accessible.

EXPERIENCED ARTISTS
Lynn Bishop
Carmel Brennan
Corinne Duchesne
Cathy Groulx
Judith Finch
Diana Harding Tucker
Janet Hendershot
Robert Montgomery
Audra Noble
Janet Read
Ernestine Tahedl

EMERGING ARTISTS
Laura Bydlowska
Sarah Fortais
Scott Gamble
Waab -shki -makoons
Greg Locke
Alyssa Nicholls
Matthew Palmer
Rui Pimenta
Lorraine Thomson
Santiago Tavera
Jessica Robertson

GALLERIES ON THE partners:a collaboration TOUR

Woodstock Art Gallery
The Woodstock Art Gallery was originally founded by the Oxford County Art Association as a Centennial project in 1967. Today, the Woodstock Art Gallery is housed in a state-of-the-art new facility in the heart of downtown Woodstock. The gallery has the largest collection of works by Florence Carlyle, one of the most successful Canadian women painters of the early 20th century.
Nov. 12, 2011 - Jan. 14, 2012
Gallery hours: Tuesday through Friday 11 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Opening reception: Saturday, November 19, 2 p.m.
Woodstock Art Gallery ● 449 Dundas Street ● Woodstock, ON ● N4S 0A7 ● Telephone: 519 539-6761

you me gallery
"I want many things for you me gallery - I still want to find ways to awaken the community to the eye and mind-widening force of art. I want it to be a place where art and artists matter. Excelsior to you and me."
- BRYCE KANBARA proprietor, artist & curator
Feb 10 - Mar 4, 2012
Gallery hours: Wed-Sun, 12- 5 p.m.
Opening reception: Friday, Feb 10, 7 - 10 pm
you me gallery ● 330 James St. North ● Hamilton ON ● L8L 1H2 ● Telephone: 905 523-7754

Japanese Paper Place Gallery
In 1982, owner Nancy Jacobi opened The Japanese Paper Place retail store in Toronto to encourage artists and creative people everywhere to learn about the unique qualities of traditional Japanese papers. Now, almost thirty years later, The JPP warehouse supplies several thousand different kinds of Japanese paper to retailers, manufacturers and artists around the world. The Japanese Paper Place is one of the partners in the collaboration.
Feb.1 - 29, 2012
Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 - 5 , Saturday 12 - 5 p.m.
Opening Reception: Sat. Feb. 4, 2 - 4pm
Japanese Paper Place Gallery ● 77 Brock Avenue ● Toronto ON M6K 2L3 ● Telephone: 416 538-9669

Aurora Cultural Centre
The Aurora Cultural Centre is a non-profit vibrant arts and cultural centre providing opportunities for York Region communities to develop and foster an appreciation for the arts, culture and heritage. We are committed to presenting art exhibits, performances, education and programs that enrich the community. Due to the high standard of quality concerts and exhibits that we maintain, the Aurora Cultural Centre is already attracting art and music lovers, tourists, history buffs and locals alike. The Aurora Cultural Centre is ideally located in downtown Aurora, 45 minutes from Toronto, and is wheelchair accessible.
May 8 - May 26, 2012
Gallery Hours: Tues - Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m. or by appointment
Opening reception: Saturday May 12, 2 - 4 p.m.
Aurora Cultural Centre ● 22 Church St. ● Aurora ON ● L4G ● Telephone: 905 713-1818

The John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto
The John B. Aird Gallery occupies a unique place in the history of Ontario's public art galleries. Located in the heart of the Provincial government complex, the Gallery maintains an arms length association with the Government of Ontario. In 1984, it was named in honour of the twenty-third Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario to recognize his exceptional support of the visual arts in Canada.
June 26, - July 20, 2012
Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 28, 6 - 8 p.m.
900 Bay Street. Macdonald Block ● Toronto, ON ● M7A 1C2 ● Telephone: 416-928-6772

Pentimento Fine Art Gallery
Pentimento Fine Art Gallery opened in the summer of 2006 as a bright new exhibition space in the heart of Leslieville. Offering art in a wide variety of media, the gallery shows contemporary Canadian artists at all stages of their careers. We offer consultations, private viewings, commissions, and installation.
August 2 - August 27, 2012
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sunday, 12 - 6 p.m.
Opening Reception: TBA
1164 Queen Street East ● Toronto ON ● M4M 1L4 ● Telephone: 416 406-6772