This page was exported from Shelburne Free Press [ https://shelburnefreepress.ca ] Export date:Tue Jul 23 16:26:37 2024 / +0000 GMT ___________________________________________________ Title: Town Hall Art Gallery lends hand to emerging artists --------------------------------------------------- Were you aware that the Town of Shelburne has an art gallery? The Town Hall Art Gallery, located at Town Hall (of course), features rotating exhibits created by local, emerging artists. Sometimes the Gallery follows a theme – such as where the art work came from, like a local school group, or a genre of art – and sometimes it's just beautiful pieces that flow seamlessly together, bonded by the craft itself. Currently, the Town Hall Art Gallery (THAG) features a collection created by student artists at Centre Dufferin District High School. Many pieces are for sale, including the Gallery's first ever 3-dimension piece, a sculpture of a human skull, made up of recycled electronics. THAG has been up and running for the past 5–6 years and is run by a volunteer group of committee members, under the Town of Shelburne umbrella. Exhibits rotate every few months, and the next exhibit is expected in early April. “The purpose of the Gallery is to promote local artists,” THAG committee chair, Linda Buffet, told the Free Press. “We charge a nominal exhibit fee to cover costs – including a recently updated lighting and hanging system – but the majority of the sales stay with the artists. We want the Gallery to be a success, because it's good for visitors, residents and local artists alike.” Artists interested in showing their work at the Town Hall Art Gallery can contact Patty Hossie at Town Hall (519 925-2600). The THAG committee is also looking for new volunteer board members, interest can also be expressed through Hossie's office as well. The next exhibit may be ‘Photographs'. Interested photographers, willing to share their properly framed work, should express early interest, as space is limited. By Wendy Gabrek Photos by Wendy GabrekTown Hall Gallery features student art – Fine Art students at Centre Dufferin District High School in Shelburne have created literal masterpieces to hang at the Town Hall Gallery. Some of the artwork is for sale, with prices ranging from $20 upwards. It is astounding how much talent these students possess at such a young age. The art is hung on the staircase leading up to the second floor, and there is also (for the first time ever in Town Hall Gallery history) a sculpture on display as well. Students worked under the direction of teacher Sonia Callina, and in conjunction with the Town Hall Gallery Committee chair, Linda Buffet. --------------------------------------------------- Images: https://i0.wp.com/shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Art13.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Art12-e1425590975536.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Art11-e1425590959680.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Art10.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Art6.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Art7.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Art9-e1425590939224.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Art5.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Art2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Art1-e1425590903133.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Art-e1425590883592.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 https://shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Art8-300x225.jpg --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Post date: 2015-03-05 16:30:36 Post date GMT: 2015-03-05 21:30:36 Post modified date: 2015-03-11 21:59:36 Post modified date GMT: 2015-03-12 01:59:36 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Export of Post and Page as text file has been powered by [ Universal Post Manager ] plugin from www.gconverters.com