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John Snow   
JOHN SNOW - THE SIXTIES
March 16th, 2013 - April 8, 2013
March 16th Noon to Four
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Lithographs and mixed media works on paper by John Snow.

John Snow

(1911 - 2004) RCA, ASA, CSGA

John Snow was a Calgary artist that pioneered lithography in Alberta. He was born in 1911 and died in 2004, and during that time created more than 400 lithographs.This exhibition focuses on his works from the sixties, including abstract figurative and still life works.


CHASE AWAY THE WINTER BLUES
Group work by gallery artists Steve Coffey, Robert Dempster, Barbara Hirst, Arlene Hobbs, Bewabon Shilling and others.l
February 1 - Feb 28, 2013
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Steve Coffey   
DECK THE HALLS!
December 13 - Dec 31, 2012
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Rajka Kupesic   
THE WHITE BALLETS
November 17th, 2012 - December 13th, 2012
Reception: Saturday, November 17th Noon - Four
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This a premier exhibition of all the paintings and drawings for the book "The White Ballets" by Rajka Kupesic.


Rajka Kupesic will be present at the reception for book signing of her latest book "The White Ballets" and any questions regarding the paintings and drawings.
Introductions for Rajka will be made by Sonja Marchiolli, Principal and later Ballet Master with the Dutch
National Ballet.




BLACK & WHITE
Come join us for the opening reception on Oct. 13th Noon - Four and add to the fun and come wearing black , white or black and white.
October 13th, 2012 - November 13th, 2012
Reception: Saturday, October 13th Noon - Four
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An exhibition of a variety of works - block prints, etchings, drawings, paintings, and sculpture.

Works by Charles Malinsky, Neil McClelland, Barbara Hirst, Karl Skaret, Graham Page,Kindrie Grove, Caroline & Frank Armington, Margaret Shelton , John Snow, Fritz Brandtner, George Broomfield, Aaron Sidorenko, Helen Mackie, Illingworth Kerr, Leonard Hutchinson, Bruno Bobak, Ernst Neumann, Alfred Pellan and others.


NEW ARRIVALS
Exciting new works by our contemporary artists featuring works by Steve Coffey, Barbara Hirst, Bill Parker, Bewabon Shilling, Hedda Zahner and more.
September 15 - Oct 6, 2012
Reception: Saturday, Sept.15th Noon - Four
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SUMMER SIZZLER II
– Rotating group work by gallery artists and works from our historical collection. Featuring Kindrie Grove, Arlene Hobbs, Bewabon Shilling, Raymond Theriault, John Snow, Barbara Hirst, Steve Coffee and others.
August 1 - Aug 31, 2012
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SUMMER SIZZLER I
July 3rd, 2012 - July 31st, 2012
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Rotating group work by gallery artists and works from our historical collection that focus on the Alberta landscape, not necessarily Stampede themed but Albertan.

This exhibition features new works by Steve Coffey, Kindrie Grove, Barbara Hirst, Shelley McMillan,
and Jane Ash Poitras.

Margaret Shelton   
MARGARET SHELTON - The Early Years 1935 - 1960
June 9 - Jun 30, 2012
Reception: Saturday, June 9th, 2012 Noon - Four
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Mary-Beth Laviolette, independent curator and writer, will be signing her new book "Alberta Mistresses of the Modern (1935 - 1975)" and giving a talk at 1:30 p.m.

Pat Fairhead   
WATER
Large scale watercolours on paper. Pat Fairhead will give an artist's talk May 3rd, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
May 3rd, 2012 - May 31, 2012
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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George Broomfield   
BROOMFIELD
Oils, watercolours, and prints from the Broomfield Estate
March 17, 2012 - April 21 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012 Noon - Four
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KERR & FRIENDS
Oils and works on paper by Illingworth Kerr, Maxwell Bates, H. G. Glyde, Helen Mackie, Margharet Shelton, John Snow, Jim Nicoll, C. Tinning, and C. W. Jeffries
February 11, 2012 - March 6, 2012
Reception: February 11th, 2012 Noon - Four
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NEW YEAR'S SPLASH
January 20 - February 7, 2012
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A diverse selection of new works by some of our gallery contemporary artists, as well as works from our historical collection.
Steve Coffey   
TIMES, WHEN
December 3rd, 2011 - December 31, 2011
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Steve Coffey has been an integral part of the western Canadian art and music scene for many
years. He has curated traveling exhibitions, created large-scale public sculptures, taught college,
and conducted many workshops and art residencies. His far-flung travels have taken him to
places such as London, England and he has exhibited in Poznan City, Poland. Of the art in these
major centers (along with favorites Berlin and Amsterdam), he speaks of being "visually
exhausted and spiritually inspired" and he recalls the longing to return to the "intricate nuances
and swirling beauty" of the Canadian landscape. He notes such influences as The Group Of
Seven, Emily Carr and Alex Colville to name a few.

After finishing his formal training in 1990 (University of Regina, Master of Fine Arts.) Steve
practiced formalism as a metal sculptor in Edmonton & Central Alberta. Eventually he gave in to
his love of drawing and representation and was seduced by the immediacy and challenges of oil
paint. He began exploring the medium full time in 1995.
Steve has exhibited extensively and his paintings can be found in numerous private and public
collections throughout North America and Europe.

He is also a well-known western Canadian singer-songwriter with a number of recordings that
have received critical acclaim. He and his band "The Lokels" perform regularly and can be heard
on the radio airwaves from commercial to college to frequencies in between. He has also dabbled
in films, one of which was purchased by the arts and entertainment channel Bravo in 2007.
Steve makes his home in Vulcan, Alberta with his partner Barbara and their two daughters Lydia
and Grace.


Leonard Brooks   
100 YEARS
November 5th, 2011 - November 30th, 2011
Nov. 5th, 2011 Noon - Four
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On Nov. 7th, 2011 Leonard Brooks will be 100 years of age. This exhibition is in honour of his dedication to creating and supporting the arts.

Leonard has lived in San Miguel del Allende, Mexico since 1947. As an official Canadian Naval war artist in World War II, Brooks was highly praised for his work. Recognized worldwide as a premier painter, he has had numerous one-man shows in top commercial galleries and museums in Canada, the U.S., and at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City.

The author of eight books on art, Brooks has been recognized for his clear delineations of various styles of painting and collage. In Brooks' own words "Art has been my life long passion; a passion that has filled my life with joy and sorrow. But in the end it is our passions that determine who we are."

How wonderful it is that Brooks as a young boy of eight years old began his journey of creativity, and 92 years later continues to create beautiful collages and paintings in San Miguel de Allende.

Barbara Hirst   
FLOATING COLOURS, REFLECTIONS OF VENICE
Oct. 8th, 2011 - Oct. 29th, 2011
Reception: Oct. 8th Noon - Four
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Special Announcement:

One of Barbara Hirst's paintings  Floating City is now on display at the LRT Station on the 
north side of the Telus Convention Centre with the City of Calgary Public Art Program.

The exhibition program OPEN SPACES: Windows to a View
is sponsored by the law firm of
McLennan Ross and will be on display until Oct. 22, 2011.

Raymond Theriault   
URBAN HARMONY
September 10th, 2011 - September 30th, 2011
Reception: September 10th Noon - Four
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Raymond Theriault's large scale oils of urban landscapes bring to mind more than the actual locations that he paints. They could be a scene in Calgary or a scene from Winnipeg, yet he brings to mind other places we have been. He brings order (harmony) to urban disorder. Theriault has dedicated most of his painting career to paintings these points in history.
ROTATING GROUP EXHIBITION
This exhibition is just what the doctor ordered! Summer has arrived on our walls with new works by some of our gallery artists as well as historical works.
June 19 - Aug 29, 2011
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THE FORGOTTEN ART OF THE SERIGRAPH
May 20 - Jun 17, 2011
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COLLECTORS' CHOICE
New historical acquistions and selected works by our contemporary artists
April 16 - May 14, 2011
Reception: April 16th, 2011 Noon - Four
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John Snow   
JOHN SNOW - A CENTENARY EXHIBITION
We are proud to present this exhibiton of etchings, lithographs, oils and works on paper including newly released works from the John Snow Estate.
March 19 - Apr 14, 2011
Reception: March 19th Noon - Four
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There will be a Preview and Presale - Thursday March 17th, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

We are proud to announce a book launch and signing of The Art of John Snow by Elizabeth Herbert. Elizabeth will be at the gallery to sign during the Reception, March 19th Noon until Four.

The Art of John Snow analyzes the circumstances in which this extraordinary man created works of enormous expressive power, intellectual complexity, and nuanced beauty. Until now, Snow's work has been considered merely pleasing and decorative. Herbert's book convinces us that John Snow is an important artist.



FOR THE LOVE OF ART
Group exhibition featuring new encaustics by Neil McClelland and Shelley McMillan
February 4 - Mar 18, 2011
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LET IT SNOW LET IT SNOW LET IT SNOW
This is a three part exhibiton. Let It Snow part 1 is works by John Snow. Part 2 is winter themed works by our contemporary artists. Part 3 is winter themed works from our historical collection.
December 4 - January 5th, 2011
Saturday, December 4, 2010 Noon - Four
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York Wilson   
YORK WILSON
This exhibition is dedicated to York Wilson's wife, Lela Wilson who passed away on Nov. 15th, 2010 at the age of 100 years.
NOVEMBER 20, 2010 - DECEMBER 1,2010
NOON - FOUR
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ThTTT

Alan Collier   
ALAN COLLIER
OCTOBER 16, 2010 - NOVEMBER 5, 2010
OCTOBER 16TH, NOON - FOUR P.M.
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NEW ARRIVALS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 - OCTOBER 9, 2010
SEPT. 18, 2010 - NOON - FOUR PM
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New arrivals:

INGRID CHRISTENSEN

STEVE COFFEY

CURTIS CUTSHAW

KARI DUKE

BARBARA HIRST

WANG KUI

SHELLEY MCMILLAN

BEWABON SHILLING

RAYMOND THERIAULT

a GROUP EXHIBITION FORMALLY INTRODUCING STEVE COFFEY, CURTIS CUTSHAW,KARI DUKE AND RAYMOND THERIAULT TO COLLECTORS'

AS WELL NEW WORKS BY INGRID CHRISTENSEN, BARBARA HIRST, WANG KUI, SHELLEY MCMILLAN AND BEWABON SHILLING


SUMMER SIZZLER
Rotating Group Exhibition by gallery contemporary artists
July 22 - Aug 28, 2010
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Margaret Shelton   
THROUGH THE YEARS
A Pictorial Journey across Alberta
June 12, 2010 - July 17, 2010
Reception: Saturday, June 12, 2010 Noon to Four
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F R E S H
May 8 - May 29, 2010
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Robert Dempster   
ROBERT DEMPSTER - NEW WORKS
April 17 - May 7, 2010
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GO FIGURE
March 20, 2010 - April 10, 2010
Reception: Noon to Four Saturday, March 20th
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GO FIGURE demonstrates the vast variety in the depiction of the human figure throughout history.
MIXED
GROUP EXHIBITION
February 2nd, 2010 - February 28th, 2010
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DECK THE WALLS
Dec. 5th - Dec. 31st
Dec. 5th - Noon to Four
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Small works by our gallery artists for gift giving and new historic acquisitions.

COLLECTORS' CHOICE
Oct. 24th - Nov. 21st
October 24th Noon to Four
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New historic acquisitions to the gallery as well as selected works from our vault by: Carolyn & Frank Armington David Bolduc Eva Bradshaw Mildred Carmichael Georgina de L'Aubiniere Adrian Dingle Robert Gagen James Lillie Graham Donald McKay Houston Frank H. Johnston Roy Kiyooka Anthony Law Barbara Leighton Marmaduke Matthews Thomas Mower Martin Lucius O'Brien Car Schaefer Margaret Shelton Charles Walter Simpson John Snow George Tinning Horatio Walker Homer Watson York Wilson C. J. Way and others


NEW ARRIVALS
FOUR NEW ARTISTS
Sept. 19th - Oct. 17th
Sept. 19th Noon to Four
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Collectors' Gallery is proud to present four new artists to the gallery. INGRID CHRISTENSEN KARI DUKE BARBARA HIRST BEWABON SHILLING

SUMMER DAZE
CONTEMPORARY GROUP WORK
August 1 - Aug 31, 2009
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Exciting works by our gallery artists. There is something for everyone in this exhibitio!

SUMMER ROUND UP
July 7 - Jul 31, 2009
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Group work exhibition by gallery artists Kindrie Grove, Wang Kui, Shelley McMillan, Rene Thibault and more.

PASSIONATE SPIRITS: RCA - THE FIRST 100 YEARS
June 6, 2009 - July 4, 2009
Reception June 6th, 2009 Noon to Four
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2:30 P.M. Opening remarks by Rebecca Sisler, RCA, author of Passionate Spirits: A History of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (1880-1980) In Honour of the RCA Annual General Assembly being held in Calgary this year, please join the gallery and Jeffrey Spalding, RCA President to celebrate the Academy’s 129th year Thursday,June 25th, 2009 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. with Guest Speaker at 3:30 p.m. Rebecca Sisler, RCA, Author of Passionate Spirits: A History of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (1880 - 1980) For this very special exhibition we are filling both the main floor and lower level with more than 100 works by members of the RCA. Robert Baigent Works by: Maxwell Bates, F. M. Bell-Smith, Andre Bieler Frederick Brigden, Leonard Brooks, William Brymner, Berthe Des Clayes, Alan Collier, William Creswell, Adrian Dingle, Kosso Eloul, Albert Franck, John Arthur Fraser, J. C. Forbes Daniel Fowler, Robert Gagen,Henry G. Glyde John Sloan Gordon, Robert Harris, Fred Haines Hilton Hassell, A.Y. Jackson, Frank H. Johnston Otto Jacobi, Elizabeth McGillivray Knowles A.C. Leighton, Glen Loates,Manly Edward MacDonald, Charles MacDonald Manly,Henry Martin Thomas Mower Martin, Marmaduke Matthews Charles Stuart Millard, Donald Neddeau Marion Nicoll, Lucius O’Brien, William Ogilvie Herbert Sydney Palmer, L.A.C. Panton Henri Perre, W.J. Phillips, George Agnew Reid,Henry Sandham, Edward Scrope Shrapnel John Snow, Ron Spickett,George Campbell Tinning Frederick A. Verner,Charles Jones Way A.Curtis Williamson, and others

Leonard Brooks   
F. LEONARD BROOKS
April 25 - May 23, 2009
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Reception: April 25th - Noon - Four Presenting a collection of watercolours, oils and collage works.

John Snow   
JOHN SNOW
March 14 - Apr 18, 2009
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Reception: March 14 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We are pleased to present etchings, lithographs, oils and works on paper, including newly released works by the Estate.

F. W. Brander   
F. W. BRANDER
February 28 - Mar 11, 2009
Saturday, February 28th Noon - Four
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We are pleased to present a collection of early 20th Century topographical watercolours by this itinerant artist including views of Alberta, B.C., Quebec, Nova Scotia and other countries travelled, including England, Scotland, New Zealand and Africa.

GIVE YOUR HOME PRESENTS!
December 11 - Dec 24, 2008
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Shelley McMillan   
AFTER THE STORM
November 13 - Dec 6, 2008
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Thomas Mower Martin   
A TRIBUTE TO CANADA
THOMAS MOWER MARTIN, RCA, OSA
October 15 - Nov 8, 2008
Reception: October 16th 4 - 8:00 p.m.
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(1938 - 1934) Thomas Mower Martin was one of a handful of artists responsible for the establishment of the Ontario Society of Artists, along with Marmaduke Matthews, F. F. Gagen and John A. Fraser. He organised the influential society in 1872, and eight years later became a charter member of the Royal Canadian Academy. As the first director of the Ontario Government art school in Toronto, he taught artists such as Lucius R. O'Brien, and was also responsible for initiating a life drawing class for professional artists. One of Mower Martin's greatest triumphs was the illustration of Wilfred Campbell's 1907 book "Canada". Martin's numerous renderings of Canadian scenery, taken from original watercolours by him, reflect the text of Campbell in a compelling manner. Martin had previously published two books himself" "Artist's Letters from the Rockies" in 1889, and "Canada from the Artist's View" 1893-5. He travelled via the Canadian Pacific Railway through the Rockies in 1887 and subsequent annual trips for another decade to paint the glorious mountain scenery. Susan Lourie

OUR LIVING LAND
KINDRIE GROVE, WANG KUI, GLEN LOATES, SHELLEY MCMILLAN AND HEDDA ZAHNER
September 11th - October 11th
Reception: September 13th 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
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Nationally renowned wildlife painters Kindrie Grove and Glen Loates together with landscape painters Wang Kui, Shelley McMillan and Hedda Zahner draw our attention to the diverse beauty of our natural landscape and those creatures we share our planet with.

Margaret Shelton   
AROUND CALGARY
July 25 - Aug 4, 2008
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A selection of works by Margaret Shelton depicting Calgary and surrounding area. This is in conjunction with Calgary Historic Week, whose theme this year is Explore: Celebrate Our Roots. Margaret Shelton was a colorful character in the Calgary artistic community.

SUMMER SHOWCASE l
July 3, 2008 - July 24, 2008
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This exhibition is a selection of works by the gallery contemporary artists.

C. J. WAY: A LASTING LEGACY
A LASTING LEGACY
May 22, 2008 - June 21, 2008
Reception: May 24th Noon to Five, 2008
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This exhibition represents the first time since the sale of the Way estate in 1920, that such a variety of his work is on display. Portraits, object studies, nudes, sketches, and landscapes are testament to his vast range of subject matter and incomparable skill in capturing the essence of a time and place. There are works by all three members of the C. J. Way family in this exhibition. *** Way indicates - By a Way family member


Arlene Hobbs   
BLOOM
May 8 - May 31, 2008
Saturday, May 10th, 2008 Noon til Four
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NEW ARRIVALS
April 10 - Apr 30, 2008
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THE ARMINGTONS
March 15 - Apr 5, 2008
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WINTER SOLACE l
February 2 - Feb 29, 2008
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Margaret Shelton   
ALBERTA LANDMARKS
December 8 - Dec 29, 2007
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FOUR DECADES
November 15 - Nov 29, 2007
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Rene Thibault   
VANTAGE POINTS
October 13, 2007 - October 29, 2007
Noon to 4:00 p.m.
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MY ALBERTA
September 15, 2007 - October 5, 2007
September 15th 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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The Figure in Canadian Art
May 12th, 2007 - May 31st, 2007
Noon - 4pm
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Donald Neddeau   
Donald Neddeau
Beyond Absrtaction
April 14th, 2007 - May 3rd, 2007
Noon - 4pm
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Marmaduke Matthews and his Contemporaries
March 24 - April 11
12 - 4
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Preview and sale begins Friday March 23rd at 10:00 am. Exhibition opening and reception Saturday March 24th at Noon.

Robert Dempster   
Robert Dempster
Recent Works on Paper and Sculptures
March 3, 2007 - March 21, 2007
Meet the Artist 12 - 4
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Black and White Show
December 9 - Dec 30, 2006
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C.J. Way & T.M. Martin
The European Influence
November 18th, 2006 - December 7th, 2006
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Select historical pieces by the "grand old men" of Canadian art history.

Rajka Kupesic   
Rajka Kupesic
Works from The Nutcracker
November 4th - November 30th
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New Acqusitions & Estate Pieces
October 21 - Nov 2, 2006
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Wang Kui
Wang Kui
September 30th 2006 - October 20th 2006
September 30 noon to 4:00 pm
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Recent Works Meet the Artist September 30, 2006 Noon to 4:00 pm

Shelley McMillan   
Shelley McMillan
September 9, 2006 - September 27, 2006
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You are cordially invited to the opening of an exhibition of recent works by Shelley McMillan. Meet the Artist: Saturday, September 9, 2006 Noon to 4:00pm