Feature Exhibit for September

Gallery IS, is pleased to present a new series of paintings by Susan Delaney.
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"Fish Swim" will be on display in Gallery IS from September 1st to 25th.
Opening Reception is First Friday, September 3rd from 6-9pm.
Everyone is welcome.
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"I associate fish with the ultimate in mindful presence and here-ness. This work explores tensions between that way of being in the realms of the recognizable, the abstract, the symbolic and the actions of the artist on the canvas. "
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Susan is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario, with a Bachelors Degree in Art History and Criticism. She is also a graduate of the Red Deer College Fine Art Program. Originally from London Ontario, Susan is now an active participant in the local art scene. She has participated in many local group exhibits, and charitable fundraisers, and well as being the recipient of many scholarships and awards for her artwork.
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August Feature Artists

First Friday! 6-9pm, Friday Aug 6th.
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Gallery IS, is featuring the work of three great artists, all of whom happen to be women, during the month of August. :)
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Vivian Bennett is once again represented at Gallery IS, and we are taking this opportunity to showcase some of her new paintings.
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Sue Barker. If you are local, you have to have heard this name before. Sue is a brilliant watercolorist, and we have an amazing series of Poppies you must not miss.
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Linda Daoust is a Calgary based artist who has exhibited from BC to Quebec. Her organic abstract paintings will be a delightful change from the ordinary, and not to be missed during their short stay.
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The exhibit runs from Aug 3rd to Aug 28th.
*Photos coming soon.*

July brings us Glenda Ganz's Solo Show- Eclectic Collage- and here is a sample of her brightly colored collage. They are inspired by pop art and Japanese culture. The combination is strong: powerful colors meets subtle line and design.
You will not want to miss out on this show. See you First Friday- July 2, 2010 for the opening reception -the artist will be in attendance.

Renovations Complete

...renovations are complete and they look great. We have added 100 sq ft to the back of the space expanding the exhibit space. The difference this makes is remarkable. Hope everyone gets a chance to drop in a see whats new and check out the new space. We are so happy with the changes.

Viv Bennett is BACK

Vivian is back with the Gallery IS- she will be joining our group of core artists and will be displaying on a regular basis with the Gallery. We are pleased as punch to have her work in the Gallery once again after a brief time away. Vivian is known for her bold color and distinctive style. Drop in to see what is new with Vivian.




Vivian Bennett- First day of school
$1350
30 x 40

Under Construction!

The Gallery is Under Construction! Finally we are underway with our little expansion. We will be adding an extra 100 square feet to the back of the space over the weekend. With this in mind we will be CLOSED while the construction is ongoing.

Closed Friday June 25th to Tuesday June 29th.
Open again on Wednesday June 30th.

We hope to see you all in the next week to check out the improoved space.

Cheers

Featuring Glenda Ganz in July

"Eclectic Collage" will be the feature exhibit in Gallery is for the month of July.

This will be the first solo exhibit by Glenda Ganz, a local designer and artist.

The inspiration for this collection of collages comes from her love of materials that are readily available, often overlooked, traditionally used for another purpose, and have a global feel.

Visit us from June 29th to July 24th, 2010.
Opening Reception will be Frist Friday, July 2nd, from 6:00 - 9:00pm. Everyone is welcome and the artist will be in attendance.

"Growing up in a family of artists and musicians provided an environment and strong foundation for Glenda's artistic expression.

Glenda has an extensive portfolio in print media, graphic and interior design and brings elements of these creative processes to her current works of art.

Exploring different mediums and materials provide opportunities to achieve her unique interpretation of the world and produce art that inspires conversation, enjoyment, and adds a layer of texture and color to personal spaces.

Glenda's art is an ongoing process of change and growth. Concepts can be spontaneous or developed over a period of time."

See you soon.

Local Author Featured In June

In June Gallery IS will be hosting something a little different from its regular fair, but really exciting.

We are so pleased to be hosting an exhibit by local Author Sara Dudenhoffer. Sara has self published two Young Adult novels and has recently illustrated, and published, a Childrens Book.

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Novels are:

"Horse on the Loose" - 1st book of the Pinto Mountain Series

"Wild Hooves" - 2nd books of Pinto Mountain Series

Children's book:

"The Night Jayden Saved the Moon"

From June 1st to 26th the original illustrations from 'The Night Jayden Saved The Moon' will be on display, and the Gallery will be facilitating the sale of these books.

On June 4th, as a part of the First Friday series, Gallery IS will host a Reading and Signing by Sara. She will present an excerpt from her books as well as sign copies.

Opening reception for 'The Night Jayden Saved The Moon' is from 6-9pm.
Readings will take place between 6:30 and 7:30pm.
Children of all ages are welcome, and encouraged, to attend!

Vote For IS!!!

The Red Deer Express newspaper gives out awards every year for The Best of Red Deer.

Among the catagories is 'Best Art Gallery'.

We would love you forever if you would vote for us. Seriously, it would mean so much.

http://www.reddeerexpress.com/article/20100420/EXP04/100429998/-1/EXP/best-of-red-deer-2010

1. Click the link to be taken to the online survey.
2. Fill out your information to be entered to win $500.00.
3. Skip to page two and write 'Gallery IS' at the top of the page, under 'Best Art Gallery'.

Thank you in advance! :)

Another First At Gallery IS

Gallery IS, is once again hosting the first solo exhibit by a great local artist. 'Unopened Doors' will be the first exhibition by up and coming photographer Sandy Warren.

Sandy creates some really wonderful pieces by combining her lifetime of travels in Italy, with a unique decorative style.

'Unopened Doors is a collection based on photographs taken during my travels to Italy over the last ten years. My passion for Italy has led to many trips where I have taken innumerable photographs in an attempt to capture the essence of everything that I love about the country.

One of the main focuses of my photographs is doors. Doorways in Italy are like the people of Italy….every one is striking in its own unique way. What lies beyond the entrance remains a mystery in most cases, but our imagination allows us to envisage anything. Sitting in the shadows of an ancient cobbled street, a dilapitated door that appears to have been unopened for many years may actually open onto an amazing courtyard brimming with life.

Each photograph is reproduced onto a tumbled travertine tile to merge the look of the architecture of Italy with the weather worn appeal of travertine. The completed tiles are then displayed individually or grouped together and framed on metal or wood to make a complete statement.

Whether it’s a photo of a beautiful old door, a pigeon sitting on the ledge of a 1000 year old window sill or a string of laundry hanging out to dry, I hope I have captured just a fraction of what makes and has made Italy so alluring to such a variety of people throughout history.'














Please join us for the Artist reception on First Friday May 7th, from 6-9 pm to celebrate this achievement.
The exhibit will be on display from May 4th to 29th.

See you soon.