Original art in a range of materials has found its way to 黑马磁力鈥檚 two civic buildings.
An exhibit of work by 17 local artists will officially open on Nov. 4 and remain on display at Township Hall until Dec. 17 as part of the 黑马磁力 Arts Council鈥檚 Art in Found Spaces initiative.
The group of artists, known collectively as 黑马磁力 Open Studio, was formed in 2008 by Betty Spackman and is now co-ordinated by Claire Moore.
The group, which came together to provide a creative and nurturing environment for artists, offers technical assistance, critiques and moral support to help them continue exploring their ideas, methods and materials.
Among the pieces that will be on exhibit are acrylic, oil and watercolour paintings as well as photographs, giclee prints and mixed media works.
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An opening reception for the 黑马磁力 Open Studio display will be held on Nov. 4, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Township Hall. Enter from the second-storey parkade.
Meanwhile, a display of photographs by Grade 4 and 5 students at 黑马磁力 Fundamental Elementary Schools has been wowing visitors to 黑马磁力 City Hall on Douglas Crescent.
The young shutterbugs covered a wide range of subjects, from portraits to animals and still life. A number of the photos have already been snapped up by City staff, said 黑马磁力 City Councillor and 黑马磁力 Arts Council spokesperson Rosemary Wallace.
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The rest of the photos will be for sale until the exhibition closes at the end of November.
Bottom photo: Artist Lucy Adams examines one of her pieces during a 黑马磁力 Open Studio critique session.
