“Every authentic work of art
is a gift offered to the future”
Albert Camus

Ardour Eruption '10
annual festival of
Young Artists

2010
February 27 - March 7

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INTENTION

• to support the rather exclusive number of young Canadians who sincerely believe that “Art Matters”
• to bring together young artistic talents
• to have fun celebrating the conclusion of our long, cold and snowy winter in the North...

YOUNG ARTISTS '10

PROGRAM

GALA OPENING
Saturday, February 27, 4–6 pm

• distinguished artist Pat Fairhead opened the festival
• artists spoke about their art
• filmmaker demonstrated his film
• art therapist and artist Elke Scholz gave a speech
. about the art in human expression
• musician gave a concert
• young people met new friends
• parents, friends and teachers cheered the presenters
• everyone was a jury choosing his/her favorite artworks
• hors d’oeuvres, deserts and beverages were served

Distinguished Canadian artist Pat Fairhead
opens the festival

Tyler Gillan (Gravenhurst), author of the
"Best in Show" artwork at the last year 2009 festival,
presents his new painting The Murderer

The youngest artist of the 2010 festival,
Vicky Jamieson (Bracebridge) shows her watercolour
Cats (sold)

Filmmaker Brandon Thompson (Gravenhurst)
shows his screen work "Go"

Students, their friends, teachers and parents
are full of attention...

Art therapist Elke Scholz gives a speech on the art in human expression

Rock band Ex-Why-Zed gives a concert
Ex-Why-Zed: Sarah Parker & Mark Christie
(third musician wanted!)

Everyone is on the jury:
gallery guide Linda Eckhardt collects the votes

THE FESTIVAL WEEK
February 27–March 7

• teachers of music, theatre, literature, filmmaking, etc. were invited to have concerts / presentations of their classes for parents and friends of the students – to use this scene for further promotion and advertising of your art class to the public of Muskoka
• all visitors of this exhibition participated in Jury Panels selecting their favorite art pieces for several Awards.
• art exhibition was open to the public:

EXHIBIT

Tyler GILLAN The Murderer (Dyptic) acrylic on wood 44”x 22” $NFS
Tyler GILLAN What Audhulma Sees oil on canvas 30”x 40” $260
Tyler GILLAN The Death of Baldr oil on canvas 30”x 30” $240
Zoe HARRIS Cave acrylic on canvas 24"x 18" $130
Zoe HARRIS Grey Area acrylic on canvas 22"x 28" $140
Zoe HARRIS Blind acrylic on canvas 18"x 24" $ 120
Kathryn JEFFREY Around the Camp acrylic on canvas 8”x 10” $ NFS
Kathryn JEFFREY Mother’s Day Bouquet tempera on canvas 25”x 18” $ NFS
Kathryn JEFFREY Torence Barrens Watercolour on paper 14”x 23” $75
Kathryn JEFFREY Lakeside acrylic on canvas 10”x 8” $50

athryn JEFFREY
Wonderland (Triptych)
acrylic on canvas, 20”x 47”
$ NF

Courtlandt SWARTZ The Joust acrylic on canvas 24”x 24” $250
Courtlandt SWARTZ Sheep Skull Inches pencil sketch 12”x18” $200

Courtlandt SWARTZ
New York Cityscape
photography on canvas, 12”x 48”
$250

Heather CUNNINGHAM Overwhelmed acrylic on board 32”x 48” $475
Heather CUNNINGHAM Embrace oil on canvas 30”x 24” $250
Heather CUNNINGHAM Shades of Colour acrylic on board 31”x 44” $ 550
Joey BRUNNER Indian Landing Photography 8”x 10”
Matt SOURCY Hand of an Artist digital media 10”x 8”
Allura PATRIQUIN Becoming Acrylic on wood 32”x 25”
Cassandra HINCKS Pacaderm Seascape acrylic on canvas 30”x 42” $NFS
Cassandra HINCKS Visions of Change acrylic on canvas 20”x 16” $150
Cassandra HINCKS Petals and Rivets Pencil, 10”x 8” $75
Michelle JOSELIN Geometrics in a Sea of Colour oil on plastic 49”x 25” $80
Michelle JOSELIN Self Image photography (Triptych) 10”x 8” each $200
Michelle JOSELIN 19 May 1536. Death of Anne acrylic and plaster on wood 48”x 24”x 11” $500
Michelle JOSELIN Weight. Less? oil on canvas 40”x 20” $150
Vicky JAMIESON Green Lady tempera on paper 17”x 12” $50
Vicky JAMIESON Cats watercolour on paper 9”x 12” $25
Vicky JAMIESON Daisies on a Spring Day watercolour on paper 8”x 6” $NFS

CLOSING RECEPTION
Sunday, March 7, 2–4 pm

• musicians played the piano
• seasoned artists gave friendly critique
• guests cheered the presenters
• Certificates of Input were issued to Sue BUCKINGHAM (art teacher, Gravenhurst High School), Linda ECKHARDT (gallery guide), Shan KIDD (art teacher, St. Dominic CSS), Elke SCHOLZ (Muskoka artist & advisor, Art Therapist), Pat Fairhead (Artist, Educator, Chair of the Muskoka Artists' Jury Panel)
• Certificates of Donation was issued to
JBS Art Scholarship
• an endowment was granted to young artist Zoe HARRIS by a private donor – JBS Art Scholarship – to support her further endeavour in art
• Certificates of Contribution were issued to every young person who presented at the festival
• Awards were granted to visual artists:

"BEST IN SHOW"
Certificate of Ovation
Courtlandt SWARTZ
(combination of all three pieces presented)

Muskoka Artists' Certificate of Distinction
Tyler GILLAN
The Murderer (Dyptic)
acrylic on wood, 44”x 22”

Muskoka Galleries' Certificate of Recognition
Michelle JOSELIN
Self Image (Triptych)
photography, 10”x 8” each

Muskoka Residents' Certificate of Admiration
Cassandra HINCKS
Pacaderm Seascape
acrylic on canvas, 30”x 42”

Muskoka Students' Certificate of Inspiration
Heather CUNNINGHAM
Overwhelmed
acrylic on board, 32”x 48”

Certificate of Appreciation
from the gallery affiliated psychology office
Kathryn JEFFREY
Wonderland (Triptych)
acrylic on canvas, 20”x 47”

SPONSORS

Art festival Ardour Eruption is an annual philanthropic project of the Chancery Art Gallery. Any corporate, municipal or personal donations will be appreciated and your charity will be broadly announced. Help to make even brighter this annual celebration of your children – contact the gallery to make your contribution: