New Art Show Opens -October 22nd
October 9th, 2010 | Posted in art show, event
Black Prince Winery is hosting the 4th annual Scenes of Sandbanks and Beyond, original art show and sale, October 22nd to November 7th with an opening reception on October 21st from 7pm – 9pm.
This year’s show, located in the art cellar, will house over 5o local artists utilizing a wide variety of disciplines including; fabric art, pottery, sculpture, photography, oil, watercolour, encaustic and acrylic paintings.
Visitors are invited to experience Scenes of Sandbanks and Beyond in the relaxing ambiance of Black Prince Winery, renew memories of The County through the creative eye of our many talented local artists and enjoy delicious wine.
Proceeds from this year’s show will be directed thru Friends of Sandbanks and will go to support the Dunes Trail project at Sandbanks Provincial Park.
Participating artists:
Aidan Haley’s piece “October-Harwood Bush”, shown above, painted at Beaver Meadow Conservation Area, depicts the colourful spectacle that blesses The County each fall.
“October-Harwood Bush” is just one of the many glorious scenes that will be on display at this year’s show.
This piece will be featured on a Cabernet Franc red wine that will be available for sale for a limited time. The released date for this wine September 24th .
Aidan’s original oil on canvas will be available for sale at the show. More information on Aidan’s work can be viewed at www.aidanhaleystudio.blogspot.com.
Paint the County
July 23rd, 2010 | Posted in art show
Saturday July 31st
10am – 4pm
Downtown Picton
Creativity in Action…
Up to 20 County artists will take to the streets of Picton on Saturday, July 31st, set up their easels and paint outdoors from 10am to 4pm. Follow these masterful works back to the Art Cellar gallery at Black Prince Winery to bid on your favourite in a silent auction.
The silent auction closes Sunday August 1st at 4pm.
What a great way to see artists at work and take home a piece of The County!
Participating artists:
Amelie Koning, Ron Pickering, Thelma Knobbs, Mary Brett, Gerry Putnam, Doreen Hepburn, Laverne Chisan, Joan Mackay, Mile, Murtanovski, Vanessa Pandos, Pamela Carter, Mia Lane, Marta Smith, Judy Plomer, Judy Kent, Dayna Law, Ann Wood, Aidan Haley, Kyle Sherwin, Cynthia Dinsdale.
*Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go to PEC Alternatives For Women, a counseling agency dedicated to providing safe and confidential services while working to end violence and abuse of women.
Paint the County is an Arts on Main Gallery initiative sponsored by Black Prince Winery and Prince Edward County Arts Council.
