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SCA NEWS
www.societyofcanadianartists.com
Winter 2014
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY
ELECTED MEMBERS!!!
Shelley Beach, Haliburton, ON
Eunmi Conacher, Nanaimo,
BC
In This Issue
Newly Elected Members
President’s Message
Members’ News
Associate News
Upcoming shows
Contacts
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Lisa Danesin, Lantzville, BC
Congratulations to Newly Elected Members, continued…
Barry Dicks, Peterborough, ON
David Harrison, Calgary, AB
Cher Pruys, Devlin, ON
Ming You Xu , Terrebonne, QC
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President’s Message
The Winter Holiday Party, organized by Ann Harvey, SCA, Director of Communications was
a lovely event with good food and fellowship! I was happy to present the slide show of the
works of our newest members which Kathy Hildebrandt, SCA, Director of Membership
prepared. Seven very deserving artists were elected, two of whom, Shelley Beach, SCA, and
Barry Dicks, SCA, were in attendance. The audience of peers clapped heartily for all the new
members. Many participated in the miniature exchange. Thank you to Angela Hennessey,
SCA, for again matting the paintings and running the draw.
I was recently back in Toronto for the weekend and attended a talk about Kenojuak Ashevak,
at the AGO presented by Ortansa Moraru, SCA, Social Media Director. I marvel at the talent
we have in the SCA, artists developing their careers, and dedicated to promoting art in
Canada. Your Board and Reps just had the first conference call of the New Year and it was
exciting hearing all the reports. Steve Wilson, SCA, Director of Exhibitions is putting the
finishing touches on the entry forms for the upcoming Open Juried and Member shows.
Tatianna O’Donnell, SCA, our Western Rep., is helping Steve with the Salmon Arm Show.
Both entry forms will soon be available on the website. Steve will retire from the Board at
our AGM in June. Who would like to take on the role of leading the Exhibitions Standing
Committee? Please contact me if you can serve in this important role.
Our Webmaster, Ann Kruzelecky, Associate, keeps the website up to date and adds
improvements such as Paypal. She works harder than I do. Kelly Borgers, SCA, is creating
a Society of Canadian Artists Facebook Group. All SCA Elected and Associate Members who
use Facebook will soon be able to join this group and post their upcoming shows, courses,
awards, or ask art questions or participate in discussions. This will make our large country
seem smaller as we connect coast to coast to coast. Iris Boyd-Cherian, Associate, is adding
the SCA to Wikipedia. If any members have documentation such as Newspaper articles to
substantiate our history, please contact Iris. I have only given a taste of the work being done
for the SCA but would like to thank all the Directors, Chairpersons and Regional
Representatives on your behalf. I look forward to seeing this newsletter. It will be the first
for our new Editor, Marissa Sweet, SCA. Enjoy a creative year everyone.
Josy Britton, SCA, President
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Le Mot du Président
La rencontre hivernale, organisée par Ann Harvey SAC notre directrice des
communications, a été un bel évènement et une occasion d’échanger amicalement devant
une bonne table. J’étais heureuse d’y présenter le diaporama des œuvres des nouveaux
membres préparé par Kathy Hildebrandt SAC, notre directrice de l’adhésion.
Sept artistes très méritants ont été élus dont deux étaient présents, Shelley Beach SAC et
Barry Dicks SAC. Le public a applaudi chaleureusement tous les nouveaux membres.
Plusieurs d’entre eux ont participé à l'échange de tableaux miniatures. Merci à Angela
Hennessey SAC pour la préparation des tableaux et l'exécution du tirage au sort.
J'étais récemment de retour à Toronto pour le week-end et j'ai assisté à une conférence sur
Kenojuak Ashevak présentée par Ortansa Moraru SAC, directrice des médias sociaux. Je ne
peux qu’être en admiration devant tout le talent que nous avons à la SAC. Les artistes sont
impliqués dans le développement de leur carrière et dédiés à la promotion de l'art au
Canada.
Votre conseil d'administration et ses représentants ont tenu leur première réunion de la
nouvelle année. C'était excitant de prendre connaissance de tous les rapports. Steve Wilson
SAC, directeur des expositions, met la touche finale aux formulaires d'inscription pour la
prochaine exposition concours à l’intention des membres et du grand public. Tatianna
O'Donnell SAC, notre représentante pour la région de l’Ouest, aide Steve à préparer
l’exposition de Salmon Arms. Les formulaires d'inscription seront bientôt disponibles sur le
site internet. Steve prendra sa retraite du Conseil lors de notre assemblée générale annuelle
en juin. Qui voudrait prendre le poste de directeur du comité permanent des expositions ?
Contactez-moi si vous pouvez agir dans ce rôle important.
Notre Webmaster, Ann Kruzelecky, membre associée, maintient le site internet à jour et y
ajoute des améliorations telles que le paiement avec Paypal. Elle travaille plus fort que moi.
Kelly Borgers SAC, est à créer un groupe Facebook au nom de la Société des artistes
canadiens. Tous les membres élus et associés de la SAC qui utilisent Facebook pourront
bientôt se joindre à ce groupe et afficher les expositions à venir, les cours et ateliers, les
prix remportés ou encore poser des questions sur l'art ou participer à des groupes de
discussion. Cela fera paraître notre grand pays plus petits puisque nous serons connectés
d’un océan à l’autre. Iris Boyd-Cherian, membre associée, ajoute la SAC à Wikipedia. Si les
membres ont des documents tels que des articles de journaux à l'appui de notre histoire,
s'il vous plaît, communiquer avec Iris. Je vous ai seulement donné un avant-goût du travail
accompli à la SAC. Je tiens à remercier tous les directeurs, présidents et représentants
régionaux en votre nom. Je suis impatient de voir le nouveau bulletin. Ce sera une
première pour notre nouvelle rédactrice en chef, Marissa Sweet SAC.
Je vous souhaite à tous une année créative.
Josy Britton SAC , présidente
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Members’ News
Photo: Josh (the model) and Doug with the painting at the
opening at the St. Brigid's Arts Centre in Ottawa, November 19.
Karin Richter SCA has been chosen for
DUCKS UNLIMITED's 2014 National Arts
Portfolio. Her pastel painting "Quiet Bay"
was one of 15 images selected from 1200
entries and will be used - in the form of
limited edition lithographs - to promote
and raise funds for DUC's wetlands
conservation work.
Charles Choi SCA is pleased to announce
his painting “Ship Repair” won “Best in
Show" at the 2013 Uxbridge Annual
Juried Art Show last September.
Doug Andrews SCA received third place
recognition for his painting "Josh" in the
Figure Works annual juried exhibition of
art involving the human form. The three
jurors commented that he had
successfully depicted the internal life of
the individual using a poignant language
of pose. They went on to note that the
painting has a dynamic composition,
captures the light beautifully and shows
sensitive and expressive handling of the
medium, describing it as "a beautiful and
accomplished Renaissance painting."
Quiet Bay, Pastel, Artist Karin Richter SCA 12" x 24"
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Edge of the Escarpment by Maria Sarkany SCA
Maria Sarkany SCA “Edge of the
Escarpment” acrylic on canvas has
received Honourable Mention Award by
the juror Peter Harris (Artist / Toronto) in
the Burlington Fine Arts Association’s
Annual Juried Exhibition in December
2013.
"Donna Jo Massie, SCA, is on the cover of
The Adelphean Magazine, Winter 20132014 with an accompanying article about
her art, teaching and hiking experiences
in the Canadian Rockies."
“Fledged” acrylic on canvas by Maria Sarkany SCA part of
Swarm, annual members’ exhibition at Hamilton Artists Inc.
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Andrea Pottyondy, SCA was invited to
participate in “Spring Fresh”, a group
exhibit at the Tevis Gallery in
Westminster, Maryland which will run
from the beginning of March until April
5th, 2014. In May, she will be one of the
featured artists at Swoon Fine Art Gallery
in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia.
“Art In Canada” Keith Campbell SCA
Steve Wilson, SCA would like to invite
you to his solo show opening at the
Joseph Carrier Gallery, in the Columbus
Center. Address at 901 Lawrence Ave W.
Toronto (corner of Dufferin and Lawrence).
Date of show; July 10th to Aug 25th with
the reception date July 10th from 6:30 –
9:30. This will be a 10 year retrospective
of his work from graphite to acrylic, mixed
media and 3 dimensional works.
“Chasing Rain” by Andrea Pottyondy,
Gallery owner, lecturer, curator and
author Jonathon Bancroft-Snell has
written a book called “ART IN CANADA”
published by Ronald P. Frye & Company
about Ceramic Artist Keith Campbell’s
signature installation work “TOAST” from
his one person touring exhibition
“Journey Through The Past”.
Artist: Steve Wilson SCA
Left Image: “Anticipation” Graphite on Paper
Right Image: “Dating Social Media Style”, Acrylic/Aqua
resin
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The painting and article will appear in the
April 2014 issue of The Pastel Journal.
“Play Ball” was also accepted into the 23rd
International Association of Pastel
Societies (IAPS) Juried Exhibition as well
as Pastel Artists CA 22nd Annual Juried
Exhibition.
Artist: Doug Purdon
“Breaking Surf” – Brenton Pt.
Doug Purdon, SCA is inviting everyone to
his solo exhibition “Capturing Light” at
Yorkminster Park Gallery, Yorkminster
Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge Street –
Toronto. Opening reception: Sunday
February 23 – Noon – 2pm.
Show runs from:
February 21 – March 31, 2014
“Play Ball” 17” x 19” Pastel on UArt Paper by Artist
Kathy Hildebrandt
Kathy Hildebrandt ASA, SCA, PAC,
AFCA is thrilled to announce that her
pastel painting “Play Ball” received the
Third Place Award (Still Life/Floral
category) in the upcoming Pastel Journal,
“Pastel 100 Competition”. With over
2500 entries worldwide every year it is an
honor to be selected with so many other
talented pastel artists. Play Ball is 17” x
19” and was painted on UArt 500 paper.
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Associates’ News
Nancy Stella Galianos will be exhibiting
her artworks, Symphony of Colours, at the
Verses Restaurant in the Nelligan Hotel
located in Old Montreal. The Opening
Reception was on January 9th 2014, the
exhibit continues to March 1st 2014.
Art Takes Time Square Contest
After reviewing all the submissions to the
Art Takes Times Square competition,
Artists Wanted, which took place in 2012,
the judges and Editorial Committee have
chosen one of Nancy Stella Galianos’
pieces to be featured in their upcoming
publication, Art Takes Times Square
2012 edition.
What’s New?
Society of Canadian Artists will have a
Facebook Group page where we can post
events and invite friends and family to shows
and events. It will be a fun way to
communicate with each other and promote
community within our organization. Stay tuned
to our website as to when this will be up and
running!
Deep from the Heart 30” x 24”
Artist: Nancy Galianos SCA
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Plein Air Workshops
Capture 2014
Elected SCA Artists, Ed Huner, Peter
Gough and Joy Snihur Laking are part of
Capture 2014….
Capture 2014: Nova Scotia Realism is a
contemporary survey of how twenty eight
Nova Scotian artists are developing the
tradition of realist art.
After lobbying to get realism better
representation in the province’s public art
galleries, Nova Scotia’s realist painters
mark the opening of Capture 2014: Nova
Scotian Realism on Jan. 16 at 8 p.m., at
the Dalhousie Art Gallery. It runs to
March 9.
James Middleton Plein Air Workshops
James Middleton SCA, will be teaching
four 5-day painting workshops on Nova
Scotia’s beautiful south shore this
summer.
The exhibit, triggered by the Professional
Living Artists of Nova Scotia, is curated by
noted Canadian art writer and curator
Tom Smart and Dalhousie Art Gallery
director-curator Peter Dykhuis.
The workshops will be a good balance
between friendly interchange and
education. Days will include
demonstrations, personal instruction,
exercises, encouragement and positive
critiques for personal growth ... and fun!
Exhibiting artists are Alan Bateman,
Douglas Boutilier, Malcolm Callaway,
Anthony Clementi, Richard Davis, Tom
Forrestall, Peter di Gesu, Susan Gibson,
Christopher Gorey, Peter Gough, Adam
Gunn, Paul Hannon, Ed Huner, Derrick
Dale Johnson, Joy Snihur Wyatt Laking,
Gord MacDonald, Roy Mandell, Katie
Melanson, Shelley Mitchell, Yanina
Movchan, Onni Nordman, Jaye Ouellette,
Susan Paterson, Mary Reardon, Steven
Rhude, Anna Syperek, Tom Ward and
Ambera Wellman.
Call James at (902) 693-2093 or email
[email protected] to reserve your spot – don’t
wait, as the workshops fill up quickly (dates will be firm
in February, 2014). A supply list will be provided upon
registration.
Bonnie Steinberg SCA, CSPWC, TWS
Join Bonnie Steinberg in a painting trip
this Spring 2014 to the picturesque towns
of the Napa Valley, and the San
Francisco Bay area in California. Take
part in group painting classes with
demonstrations and discussions.
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Call for Submissions
In conjunction with its upcoming exhibition
"Gustave Doré (1832-1883): Master of
Imagination", the National Gallery of Canada is
seeking black and white illustrations, inspired by
Gustave Doré's graphic artwork, for the tale of
Bluebeard.
Eligible works will be used to populate an on-line
gallery on the exhibition’s website, prior to an open
call to the public.
Enjoy the spectacular gardens, the scenic
drives and visit wineries to sample the fine
wines produced in this magnificent region.
All artists who submit an eligible illustration before
February 28th, 2014 will be entered into a draw
(which will take place June 13th, 2014).
For more information please contact
Bonnie
Steinberg at 905 881-1171.
For more info: http://bit.ly/1igVS9T
For the conditions: http://bit.ly/1dpuVZC
Spring Cleaning for the
SCA Web Site
An Update on SCA Exhibitions …
It’s just around the corner! We'd like to
46th National Opened Juried Show will be
held in Salmon Arm Art Gallery in BC.
Show Date Sept 6th-27th 2014
Delivery of work will be Sept 2 at 10am.
Reception is Friday Sept 5th 7pm.
Pickup will be Sept 27th 2014.
We will be introducing the 1st Mary Pratt
Crystal Bowl Award at this Exhibition.
announce that more PayPal buttons will
be added to the SCA web site in time for
the April jury. Likewise, on-line payment
methods will be available for new
Associates and the AGM event on May 31.
After the April 30th deadline, all nonrenewed web galleries will be disabled.
Show jurors are Tracey Kutschker, the
director and curator at the Salmon Arm Art
Gallery and Pat Fairhead, M.A., M.ED.,
R.C.A., C.S.P.W.C., O.S.A., SCA, painter,
teacher, mentor. Pat Fairhead is a Founding
member and past president of the SCA. Pat
has exhibited nationally and internationally
for many years. 3rd juror TBA.
Your SCA Webmaster,
Ann Kruzelecky, Associate
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Members’ Show will be held at the Etobicoke
Art Gallery, at the Etobicoke Civic Center. The
Stevens Family Award will be presented.
Finance (Director)
Amanda Kalcic CGA, Associate
[email protected]
905-864-0191
Take in is on Sunday July 20th.
Reception Sunday July 27th noon-3pm
Secretary (Director)
Eva Gerold, Associate
[email protected]
416-922-9387
Pick up Aug 28th
Jurors TBA, applications should be on our
website the first part of February.
Exhibitions (Director)
Steve Wilson, SCA
[email protected]
416-706-1732
Submitted by:
Steve Wilson, SCA CFS, Director of Exhibition
Membership (Director)
Kathy Hildebrandt, SCA
[email protected]
403-616-8851
Communications (Director)
Ann Harvey, SCA
[email protected]
519-621-3602
MEMBERS’ CONTACT INFORMATION
Please inform SCA of any changes in your
contact information, including an email
address if you use one regularly.
Social Media (Director)
Ortansa Moraru, SCA
[email protected]
416-492-6727
Changes should be sent to Bernice
at [email protected]. Thank
you
Webmaster
Ann Kruzelecky, Associate
[email protected]
514-694-9617
Publicity
Andrea Howson, Associate
[email protected]
289-878-5934
CONTACT INFORMATION
Newsletter
Marissa Sweet, SCA
[email protected]
905-718-7289
List of SCA Volunteers:
Office of the President: (Director)
Josy Britton, SCA
[email protected]
519-238-6036
Social Media Committee
Iris Boyd-Cherian, Associate
[email protected]
416-910-6464
VP (Director)
Peter Gough, SCA
[email protected]
902-530-6671
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Directors-at-Large
Ed Huner, SCA
[email protected]
902-889-2808
Alan Syliboy, Associate
[email protected]
902-893-3866
Kelly Borgers, SCA
[email protected]
519-885-4434
Mary Elizabeth Duggan, SCA
[email protected]
416-221-4584
Atlantic Representative
Andrea Pottyondy, SCA
[email protected]
902-860-3317
Western Representative
Tatianna O’Donnell, SCA
[email protected]
250-832-8898
Quebec Representative
Virginia Lee, SCA
[email protected]
416-856-7102
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