Ontario Society of Artists Summer Exhibition 2009
August 25, 2009 · Print This Article
In the spring of this year I was privileged to be a member of a juried art show put on by the Ontario Society of Artists. For 137 years this organization of professional artists has fostered and promoted outstanding Ontario artists.
The OSA has played a key role in the establishment of some of Ontario’s most important cultural institutions: The Art Gallery of Ontario, The Ontario College of Art and Design and the National Gallery of Canada to name a few. Many members of the OSA are also key members of the prestigious Arts & Letters Club of Toronto.
Honoured to be a jury member for this important event I looked forward to see what the artists had to offer. To put it bluntly, I was blown away by the quality of the work submitted. These are truly some of the best professional artists currently working in Ontario.
I was so impressed with these artists that I submitted a request to have Gallery de Boer – Fine Art & Jazz be one of the ten galleries to participate in the Ontario Society of Artists Summer Exhibitions 2009. I was thrilled to be accepted as a partner in this important series of exhibitions.
I hand picked 14 of the artists and a total of 151 pieces for our stage of the Ontario Society of Artists Summer Exhibitions 2009. These artists cover a wide range of styles, media and subject matter. Regardless of your taste, I think you’ll agree that each of the works displayed in our main gallery is of spectacular quality.
This exhibition is currently installed and will remain until October 9th. We will be hosting a Reception on Friday September 11th from 7:00 – 10:00 pm, when you will have an opportunity to meet all of the participating artists.
However, please don’t wait until September 11th. I know you’ll want to hurry in to view this important and impressive exhibit and sale.
Ron de Boer
PAN y VINO #3 by Alejandro Rabazo
Blackout by Andrea Bird
Before Bed Rustle by Audra Noble
Conversation by Diana Harding Tucker
Road to Tobermory by Douglas Purdon
In the Rain by Eva Kolacz
Under the Snow by Giuseppe Pivetta
Premiere Neige Montreal by John Mlacak
Hope by Linda Finn
Rockyshore by Ona Alisauskas
The Red Barn by Peter Large
Snow Shadows by Robert Amirault
Terminus by Robert S. Montgomery
Afternoon Break by Valerie Ashton
[...] Bird, AOCAD/OSA, is one of the artists whose work is part of the gallery’s Ontario Society of Artists Summer Exhibition 2009. Bird is an encaustic artist living in North Wellington [...]
[...] is one of 14 artists whose work is appearing in the Ontario Society of Artists Summer Exhibition 2009 exhibition and sale at Gallery de [...]
[...] S. Montgomery is one of 14 artists participating in the Ontario Society of Artists Summer Exhibitions 2009. Montgomery says: At the age of 16 I saw my first Alex [...]
You have an impressive website…up to date, informative and energized with enthusiasm. You do your artists a great service.