Artists' Talks At The Grace Centre

Nov 27, 2013

At an art show held in the Grace hall in Sydenham on November 8, three local artists spoke about their work and what inspires them.

The event was organized by the Grace Arts Committee in conjunction with the South Frontenac Community Services. The artists displaying works in the show included artist and teacher Cathy Owen of Red Dragon Studio in Malcolm Lake, who offered up a selection of her wildly varied watercolors. Nancy McRae (Bell) also displayed and she spoke about the natural local scenes that inspire her landscape paintings. Ann Barlow explained how her more conceptual and dream-like pieces come from a place of ideas and mystery.

As each artist informed the guests about the inspiration for their pieces, they led listeners to a better understanding of how differently artists approach, define and execute their art.

The event was hosted by the SFCSC's Kathryn O' Hara and those who missed the talks can still view the works at the centre, where they will be on display until December 13.

Following the artists' talks I spoke with Grace Arts Committee member Wilma Kenny about what these kinds of events bring to the community.

”The benefits are that these events draw people into the centre. They also help raise money for the organization since many of these local artists are those that contribute art works to fundraisers like the painted chairs and benches that are coming up for auction at the Chairs for Charity Auction.”

Those who have yet to visit the Grace Centre's main hall have another upcoming opportunity. The Chairs for Charity Auction, which includes a wine, beer and artisan food tasting takes place on Friday Nov. 29 beginning at 5pm, with the auction starting at 7pm.