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Paint the Town Exhibition
Our Paint the Town Exhibition will be on display at the Window Art Gallery from December 3 - 19, featuring artists who completed plein air creations during Paint the Town 2021.
PORTSMOUTH VILLAGE COMES ALIVE
Limestone, sailboats, water scenes, gardens, streetscapes and, of course, the iconic Portsmouth Tavern define the village of Portsmouth for visitors to the WAG this month. Forty-seven paintings by 22 artists make up the 8th Annual Paint the Town exhibition, which showcases work done in the village en plein air (and in some cases finished in the studio) during the weekend of September 10 to 12.
The annual fall Paint the Town (PTT) event has grown in recognition over the years, says PTT co-chair and KSOA Executive Director Moira Demorest. This year more than 75 artists participated. Aside from a dedicated core group, some artists were newcomers to Kingston, some were Queen’s students desperate for an interesting activity, and all were pleased that the three-day community experience took place outside.
"This event is an outreach opportunity for the art school,” continues Moira. “And it’s inclusive: all ages and levels have a chance to take part and show their work. We accepted all submissions for this show.”
While the PTT event saw artists dispersed throughout Portsmouth Village, two free morning workshops were offered at Domino Theatre, the former Harold Harvey Arena, which hosted the event. Plein air specialist Nancy Steele shared her knowledge and techniques, and former city councillor Liz Schell spoke about the area’s history.
In the WAG on December 2 the exhibition, curated by Nancy Steele, slowly emerged on the gallery walls: Peter’s Drugs, Portsmouth Village Pizza, the Portsmouth Harbour sculpture, the former Kingston Penitentiary and warden’s house, the old town hall and the former Rockwood Asylum--all recognizable village landmarks. More unusual, and providing a counterpoint, is a minimalist triptych in blue and red that focuses on a slice of steel hull reflected in a patch of water.
Hanging the artworks were Moira, gallery volunteer Toyin Oladapo, and PTT co-chair and KSOA board president Christianne Wojcik. “New this year, “ said Christianne, “was the inclusion of live models in the fall event. On Saturday morning, for two hours, five senior ballerinas aged 13 to 18 from The Conservatory, in full costume, held poses at various locations in the village. The dancers also make an appearance in a few of the paintings on display. They provide an interesting, albeit surprising, contrast to the architectural settings.
For this gallery goer, the 2021 exhibition proved to be the best so far.
Written and Photographed by Ulrike Bender, Volunteer
The annual fall Paint the Town (PTT) event has grown in recognition over the years, says PTT co-chair and KSOA Executive Director Moira Demorest. This year more than 75 artists participated. Aside from a dedicated core group, some artists were newcomers to Kingston, some were Queen’s students desperate for an interesting activity, and all were pleased that the three-day community experience took place outside.
"This event is an outreach opportunity for the art school,” continues Moira. “And it’s inclusive: all ages and levels have a chance to take part and show their work. We accepted all submissions for this show.”
While the PTT event saw artists dispersed throughout Portsmouth Village, two free morning workshops were offered at Domino Theatre, the former Harold Harvey Arena, which hosted the event. Plein air specialist Nancy Steele shared her knowledge and techniques, and former city councillor Liz Schell spoke about the area’s history.
In the WAG on December 2 the exhibition, curated by Nancy Steele, slowly emerged on the gallery walls: Peter’s Drugs, Portsmouth Village Pizza, the Portsmouth Harbour sculpture, the former Kingston Penitentiary and warden’s house, the old town hall and the former Rockwood Asylum--all recognizable village landmarks. More unusual, and providing a counterpoint, is a minimalist triptych in blue and red that focuses on a slice of steel hull reflected in a patch of water.
Hanging the artworks were Moira, gallery volunteer Toyin Oladapo, and PTT co-chair and KSOA board president Christianne Wojcik. “New this year, “ said Christianne, “was the inclusion of live models in the fall event. On Saturday morning, for two hours, five senior ballerinas aged 13 to 18 from The Conservatory, in full costume, held poses at various locations in the village. The dancers also make an appearance in a few of the paintings on display. They provide an interesting, albeit surprising, contrast to the architectural settings.
For this gallery goer, the 2021 exhibition proved to be the best so far.
Written and Photographed by Ulrike Bender, Volunteer
The perfect place for your solo or group art exhibition.
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