BRIDGES ART GALLERY, OWEN SOUND

2011-11-27T12:21:00.000-08:00

For the time being Bridges Gallery is open by chance or appointment. We are only a couple of blocks away and will be happy serve your needs without delay.

Please call 519 370 2099

2011-10-27T12:48:00.001-07:00

Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop

2011-10-16T08:32:00.000-07:00

Artists in Rome

2011-10-03T10:38:00.000-07:00

Museum of European Art and

Sculpture Garden of Alexander the Great

Clarence, New York

Eleanor Pauling, James and Shay Culligan

are showing their Roman inspired work until

December 31st.

http://www.meaus.com/

2011-10-03T07:56:00.000-07:00

Nature's Millworks

Paisley Mill

Carol-Ann, Eleanor, Noel and James are showing their recent seasonal work

September 24 - October 16

Autumn Harvest Festival

This is a new event for Nature's Millworks. The show will feature artistic works that reflect the harvest theme. As well, samples of local produce will be sold along with some specially prepared food that will be available throughout the day. Dinners can be arranged by reservation on any of three evenings, Oct. 1, 8, 15 by calling (519-353-4017) or e-mailing Nature's Millworks at naturesmillworks@bmts.com PM meet the artists reception, September 24, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday evenings of fine dining

October 1st., 8th., and 15th., by reservation.

http://www.naturesmillworks.com/

2011-09-29T11:46:00.000-07:00

Scientist and Inventor Dr. Wilson Greatbatch is dead.

Scientist and Inventor Dr. Wilson Greatbatch

1919 - 2011

The inventor of the heart pacemaker, Dr. Wilson Greatbatch, is dead. The scientist died, according to the report from his family, on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 in Clarence, New York due to old age. On September 6, 2011 Greatbatch turned 92 years. Into his old age, he has been occupied with scientific work in various areas.

DR. Greatbatch patented the implantable heart pacemaker in Buffalo in 1962

In an intensive scientific work over several years, he succeeded in making the breakthrough to develop the system for the first implantable heart pacemaker. This was the basis for the further development of this life-saving device, which has since then improved the lives of millions of people around the world, and significantly prolonged their lives.

After this pioneering success, he founded in 1970 in Clarence, New York the firm "Greatbatch, Inc". And he concentrated on the development of a new kind of battery for the heart pacemaker. Only at a high age did he he withdraw from active participation in various business ventures, but he remained a tireless promoter of the company. Greatbatch received prestigeous awards and medals for his scientific work, and in the last 20 years he also supported art and culture. He was Grandmaster of the international Alexander Order for Art and Science (OAG), as the successor of the French writer Roger Peyrefitte (Paris).

The US Museum of European Art in Clarence, New York has dedicated the "Sculpture Garden of Alexander the Great" in Clarence to the couple Eleanor and Wilson Greatbatch in 2008. On the day of his death, the blue and gold flag of the European Union was set at half-mast.

A great man and US patriot

The Chancellor of the OAG, Consul B. John Zavrel praised the deceased Grandmaster Greatbatch in a message as an "outstanding personality of our time" with a "heart of gold". "Wilson Greatbatch was also an exemplary patriot and US citizen, who actually lived the ideals of freedom, human dignity and understaning among the people in a democratic society", said Zavrel.

2011-05-29T19:11:00.000-07:00

Bridges Art Gallery

is proud to present an exciting new exhibition

"Artists in Rome"

"Roman Rooftops" by Noel Martin

"Chianti, Tuscany" by James Culligan

"Castel Sant' Angelo" by Eleanor Pauling

"The Forum" by Carol-Ann Barrett

Show & Sale featuring work by

Eleanor Pauling,
Carol-Ann Barrett,
Noel Martin
James Culligan

inspired by their visit to Rome & Florence last fall.

The exhibition will feature sculpture, paintings in oil, acrylic as well as watercolour. pen & ink drawings and photography.

This is a wonderful opportunity to come and see the magnificent splendour of this fabulous country, be it the beautiful streets of Rome, the vineyards of Tuscany, the Colosseum, night life and excitement at The Pantheon, the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, the ruins of Pompeii and the Roman Forum, “Old Bridges” and much more.

Friday June 24th to end of July

11am to 5pm daily, Tuesday through Sunday

Opening Reception Friday June 24th - 11pm to 8pm

You are invited to enjoy light refreshments, meet the artists, and more….

Clay Model in molding box.

Pouring Silicone Mold

Trimming the Mold

The Mouth of Truth (La Bocca della Verità)

In the portico of the Paleochristian church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, at the foot of the Aventine hills, a Roman statue is conserved that has attracted the attention and curiosity of tourists from all over the world. It is the "Bocca della Verità", which in English means the Mouth of Truth, an ancient stone mask from the Classical period that represents a river god with an open mouth, wide eyes and a flowing mane of hair.

The reason for its unshakeable fame is a rather macabre legend associated with the mask since ancient times. If a liar puts their hand inside its mouth, they will lose it.

2011-03-27T09:54:00.000-07:00

Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated worldwide around the time of the Vernal Equinox. In Canada we observe the occasion on April 26th each year. Earth Day aims to inspire awareness and appreciation of our natural environment.

It is currently observed in more than 180 countries around the world, with more than one billion people taking action for Earth Day.

Earth Art Assembly founder members, L - R, Noel Martin, Carol-Ann Barrett, Eldora Taylor, James Culligan and Eleanor Pauling seen at the 2009 Earth Art adventure on Vim Island.

2010-11-22T15:53:00.000-08:00

Eleanor Pauling of Bridges Art Gallery presents a cheque to Donelda Stewart of the Alzheimers Association.

2010-11-15T15:29:00.000-08:00

Iggy and Ziggy are ready willing and able to take care of all your Christmas shopping needs at Bridges Art Gallery.

2010-10-04T19:12:00.000-07:00

Double Feature
Christmas Art Show & Sale
&
Alzheimers Coffee Break
Bridges Art Gallery
712, 9th. Avenue East,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 3E5
Gallery 519 470 2099
Home 519 370 2099
eleanorp@bmts.com.
www.bridgesartowensound.blogspot.com

Sat.only November 20, 2010
11:AM to 5:PM
Bridges Art Gallery will donate 5% of all sales to Alzheimer's during this Coffee Break time.

15% discount on all sales
no HST

Come meet the artists,
Live demonstrations,
Refreshments
Featuring wonderful variety of fine art, pottery, textiles, jewellery, stained glass, wood turning and beautiful things
One stop Christmas Shopping What Better Gift than the spirit of Grey Bruce captured by over 30 local artists.

2010-09-26T06:30:00.000-07:00

Nature's Millworks

Paisley Mill and Art Gallery

Eleanor is not relaxing in the parlour of her ancestral home. She is sitting beneath her paintings in one of the elegant settings at Nature's Millworks (Paisley Mill Art Gallery and Shop).

Another successful Summer exhibition has just concluded at the historic mill, which is being lovingly restored. It has become a major event in the Ontario art calender.

2010-09-26T05:51:00.000-07:00

Creating a 3-D sign for the

"ARTINMARTIN" Art Studios

Carol-Ann Barrett and Noel Martin

Ziggy shows his approval as James prepares the mould

Noel pours the cast

Once again precise planning and careful execution pays off

Irwin and Susan Seidman

2010-09-25T11:10:00.000-07:00

Bridges Art gallery is proud to welcome

Irwin and Susan Seidman

of the Mapleseed Gallery.

Tuesday through Sunday

11am to 5pm.

http://www.mapleseedgallery.ca/

Figured Maple Bowl by Irwin

Poppy (watercolour) by Susan

Maple Burl Majestic Pen with Swarovski Crystal by Irwin

2010-06-08T08:25:00.000-07:00

Meaford Hall

Arts and Cultural Centre

First Juried Art Show

June 2 - 26

Eleanor Pauling's "Enchanted Garden"

Carol-Ann Barrett's "Line Dancer"

Noel Martin's "Owen Sound Harbour"

James Culligan's "Whispering Mountains"

Spring Show at Bridges

2010-05-16T07:35:00.000-07:00

The Spirit of Grey Bruce

2010-05-06T05:20:00.000-07:00

Bridges Art Gallery
Sat. May 22, 2010
11:A.M. to 5:P.M.

10% discount on all sales today only
Come meet the artists
Live Demonstrations
Refreshments
Beat the HST

Featuring wonderful variety of fine art, pottery, textiles ,jewellery, stained glass and beautiful things

What Better Gift than the Spirit of Grey Bruce captured by over 30 local artists.

Bridges is delighted to feature
Bonnie Goudie
and her fine local llandscapes

Doors Open, Art in the Garden, Highland Manor

2010-05-05T19:29:00.000-07:00

DOORS OPEN

Art in the Garden
at
The Highland Manor
Grand Victorian Bed and Breakfast

867, 4th Ave. A West
Owen Sound, On. N4K 6L5
519 372 2699
www.highlandmanor.ca

Saturday and Sunday
June 5th & 6th 2010
12 noon to 4pm.

The Highland Manor is one of Canada’s largest and oldest privately owned Victorian Mansions, an architectural treasure, seated majestically atop the West Hill of Owen Sound, Ontario, overlooking Georgian Bay and the historic harbour city.

Carol-Ann Barrett
Oil and Acrylic Painting
artinmartin@gmail.com
www.artinmartin.blogspot.com
Sandy Clark
Acrylic, Abstract, Mixed media
clarkets@sympatico.ca
James Culligan
Mixed Media
culliganart@bmts.com
www.jamesculliganportraits.com
Bonnie Goudie
Acrylic on canvas, metal & wood
bbgoudie@sympatico.ca
Eleanor Pauling
Acrylic and Oil Painting
eleanorp@bmts.com
www.eleanorpauling.com
Remagination by Rosie
Jewellery Crafted from Vintage Buttons
www.remaginationbyrosie.com
rosie@remaginationbyrosie.com
Raven Fire
masks, paintings, dream catchers,
garden stones
mystic_766@hotmail.com
Casey Smutylo
Jewellery
Susan Sparks
Jewellery and Fiber
Darlene Swinton
Mixed Media
dvswinton@hotmail.com
Irwin and Susan Seidman
Woodturning, watercolors
www.mapleseedgallery.ca
sls@mapleseedgallery.ca
Dianne Sutter
Original Paintings, Watercolour
Acrylic, Dye on Silk
hdsutter@sympatico.ca
www.shorelineartists.com
Ruta Wilson
Found Metal Sculpture.
www.westrockartmetal.com
ruta@westrockartmetal.com

Trevi Fountain and Palazzo Poli, Rome

2010-03-30T19:25:00.000-07:00

Pantheon and Obelisk, Rome

2010-03-18T08:40:00.000-07:00

Arch of Constantine and Colloseum, Rome

2010-03-09T06:09:00.000-08:00

Springtime in Florence and Rome

2010-02-08T14:40:00.000-08:00

Wiarton Willie has emerged from hibernation and seen his shadow, which means another six weeks of Winter.

But! "when winter comes, can spring be far behind?" What about springtime in Florence and Rome? You'd better believe it. Come April, We are off to Italy with Carol-Ann and Noel.

Then back home for a brief rest before joining "Earth Art Assembly" for the annual adventure up North, Killarney I think. It Doesn;t get any better.

Alzheimers Coffee Break

2009-11-18T19:20:00.000-08:00

Today,Thursday, Nov. 19th.

Bridges Art Gallery

Alzheimers Coffee Break

Proceeds from our Coffee Break will go to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce to provide education and support for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, and to their families and caregivers.

Iggy and Ziggy 2009

2009-11-12T10:18:00.000-08:00

Iggy and Ziggy have had a complete makeover in readiness for the Holiday Season and are eager to serve your needs.

Merry Christmas

Art Metropolis 2009 Public Choice Awards

2009-11-12T05:42:00.000-08:00

Eleanor Pauling's "Enchanted Garden" (acrylic) and James Culligan's "Alexander the Great and Bucephalus" (bronze relief) placed 3rd and 4th by public choice in Art Metropolis 2009 at the Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY.

www.meaus.com

1) William Tresp: Winter Overlook

2) Susan Ludwig Ferry: Goddess

3) Eleanor Pauling: Enchanted Garden

4) James Culligan: Alexander the Great and Bucephalos (bronze relief)

5) Denise Armstrong: The Garden

6) Bradley Widman: Portrait of a Girl

7) Chris Coppola: Sunset on Hawaii

8) Mary McAndrew: Celtic Lady of the Lake

9) Robert Crook: Visage of War (ceramic)

10) Jane Foley Ferraro: Cabriole

The Magic of "Yupo" and Watercolour

2009-11-05T08:27:00.000-08:00

Ink this in your December Calender

December, 3rd. 7pm.

The Magic of “Yupo” and Watercolour with Judy Gray

Experience a whole new world in watercolour painting with the Magical properties of “Yupo“.
This Synthetic surface allows the paint to flow and travel as if painting on glass.
It not onlt is totally erasable and non-absorbent, but accepts a variety of watercolour applications.

Bridges Artist Shay Culligan in Dublin, Ireland

2009-10-25T09:37:00.000-07:00

An Exhibition of Serigraphy

Exploring the Notion of Belonging in Unfamiliar Environments
by Shay Culligan (Bridges Gallery Artist)

November 3rd to December 1st, 2009.
Opening Reception Tuesday, November 3rd at 7pm

Toradh Gallery, Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland

November Newsletter

2009-10-23T12:12:00.000-07:00

November 2009 Newsletter

Tuesday, November 3rd. 7pm.

The Healing Arts Circle

"The Mind-Body Connection"
is it Observable?
Is it Measurable?
Is it Repeatable?
Is it Science?

Introduction to various means of achieving a state of consciousness, in which there is equilibrium between mind and body, the "mind body connection", where natural healing occurs. Laughter, meditation, visualization, communing with nature, listening to music, practicing and appreciating art, are some of the components. Lots of fun is guaranteed.

Practical painting exercises exploring the energy and vibration of colour, that resonate with the natural energy and vibration of the mind and body, and have a positive influence on our psychological and physiological health.

Please call James for details of the program.

Thursday, November 5th. 7pm to 9pm

Meet fellow artists. Share views on skills, techniques, motivation and inspiration. Paint indoors or outdoors or just hang out over conversation and light refreshments. Spread the word.

Topic - “Making Faces” - Exploring the various skills and techniques of portraiture.

Tuesday, November 10th. 7pm.

The Healing Arts Circle

Thursday, November 12th. 7pm. To 9pm.

Meet fellow artists. Share views on skills, techniques, motivation and inspiration. Paint indoors or outdoors or just hang out over conversation and light refreshments. Spread the word.

Topic - Analytical Drawing - Freehand drawing studies to explore and analyse the shape, form, proportion and geometry of natural forms and man-made objects, using various drawing tools.

Tuesday, November 17th. 7pm.

The Healing Arts Circle

Thursday, November 19th. 3pm. To 8pm.

Alzheimer Coffee Break

Bridges Art Gallery will hold an Alzheimer Coffee Break on
Thursday, November, 19th. From 3pm. To 8pm.

Proceeds from our Coffee Break will go to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce to provide education and support for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, and to their families and caregivers.

Alzheimer Coffee Breaks are held across Canada to create awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and to raise money to support the work of local Alzheimer Societies.

Coffee Break is one of the main annual fundraising and awareness activities of the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce. Of the funds raised, more than 95% is used right in our local communities to provide services to people we know and care about. The balance goes to research to help find a cause and a cure. Last year Coffee Breaks across Grey-Bruce raised $34,000, part of more than $1,000,000 raised across Canada.

Bridges Art Gallery is proud to be part of this very important effort. Virtually everyone is touched by Alzheimer’s Disease in some fashion. either personally, or through a family member, a friend or neighbour, or a co-worker. By supporting our Alzheimer Coffee Break you will be making a difference right here in our community.

10% discount on all Gallery sales.

Bridges will donate 10% of all sales during the Coffee Break to the Alzheimer Society.

Sunday, November 22nd.

Bridges Gallery is closed today
Eleanor and James are participating at

“A VERY ARTSY CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE”

Harrison Park Community Hall
12pm to 5pm.

Tuesday, November 24th. 7pm.

The Healing Arts Circle

Thursday, November 26th. 7pm to 9pm

Meet fellow artists. Share views on skills, techniques, motivation and inspiration. Paint indoors or outdoors or just hang out over conversation and light refreshments. Spread the word.

Topic - Clay Sculpture - Demonstration of modeling, molding and cold casting.

Owen Sound Art Banner Project

2009-09-15T17:45:00.000-07:00

The Owen Sound Art Banner Project Committee is a group of local volunteers interested in building broad community support and participation in displaying the work of local artists in the form of street banners. In addition to adding artistic value to the downtown streetscape, this project has great potential to increase tourist interest and civic pride in the downtown area.
The images displayed on the banners were selected by a committee of local artists, and are fully self-funded by art patrons, who will receive the banners at the end of their public display period.

Art Metropolis 2009, Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY.

2009-09-07T07:46:00.001-07:00

"Homage to Salvador Dali"

2009-08-27T05:39:00.000-07:00

Museum of European Art and

Sculpture Garden of Alexander the Great

Clarence, NY.
present

"HOMAGE TO SALVADOR DALI"

September 5 to November 30, 2009

Salvador Dalí, the great surrealist painter and sculptor.
An extraordinary retrospective collection of rare masterpieces
50 lithographs, color woodcuts, sculptures & art objects

OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, September 5, 2009
2 to 5 p.m.

Also proudly introducing several contemporary artists of regional and international acclaim
45 original paintings & photographs AND 40 sculptures in bronze and stone

From the Buffalo area:
Denise Armstrong, William Tresp, Rose Mary Girone, Bradley Widman, Mary McAndrew, Michael Biondo, Susan Ludwig Ferry, Jane Foley Ferraro, Christopher Coppola, Patti Harris

From Owen Sound, Ontario:
James Culligan, Eleanor Pauling, Judy Gray, Noel Martin, Carol Ann Barrett

And also:
Edward Tabachnik (Toronto), Vivi Ann Rose (Utah),
Shay Culligan (Boston)

"Alexander the Great and Bucephalus"

2009-08-06T18:16:00.000-07:00

Alexander the Great and Bucephalus

cold cast bronze relief sculpture by James 30" x 30"

at the Museum Of European Art and

Sculpture Garden of Alexander the Great

Clarence, NY

"Alexander the Great and Bucephalus"

cold-cast bronze 30" x 30"

mounted in float frame

Many thanks to Carol-Ann, Noel and Eleanor for valuable assistance and Jesse at

Sculpture Supply Canada for expert technical advice

Diorama Art by Bryan Gibbins

2009-07-12T11:32:00.001-07:00

We are excited to present the exquisite Diorama Art of Bryan Gibbins. Miniature figurines in period costumes and settings, fashioned and painted with true authenticity and delicate precision, are much sought after by a growing worldwide community of Diorama enthusiasts.

Art at Kepplecroft Gardens

2009-07-12T10:22:00.001-07:00

Art in the Gardens

Celebrating the end of a wonderful day at Kepplecroft

Southampton School of Art

2009-07-12T10:22:00.000-07:00

“Pain Management & the Arts” - Special Presentation

Instructor: James Culligan. Wednesday, August 12th. 6pm - 9pm.

In this two-part evening, James will introduce you to various ways of achieving a state of awareness or consciousness, in which there is equilibrium between mind and body, where natural healing occurs. Laughter, meditation, visualization, communing with nature, listening to music, practicing and appreciating art, are some of the components. The second part of the evening is a practical painting exercise that explores the energy and vibration of colour and sound that resonate with the natural energy and vibrations of the body, and have a positive influence on our psychological and physiological health. Lots of fun is guaranteed. Space is limited, please pre-register.

Part of Creative Wellness Week

Date: Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14

Creative expression is part of a holistic and healthy lifestyle and the different ways in which we connect to our creativity and convey it is what makes us all unique. When we think of achieving a balance in our lives we often refer to the trio of mind, body and spirit. The creative wellness week was designed to introduce you to some outlets that focus on this trio.

Vim Island Landscapes

2009-07-07T09:54:00.000-07:00

""White Pine" Stained Glass by Zoe

"Evening Reflections" Acrylic by Eleanor

" Rocky Landscape" Acrylic by Carol-Ann

"Early Morning Stillness" Pastel by James

July Newsletter

2009-06-30T06:13:00.000-07:00

Founding Members of "Earth Art Assembly" (EAA)

on Vim Island

Bridges Art Gallery
712, 9th. Avenue East,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 3E5
Gallery 519 470 2099
Home 519 370 2099
eleanorp@bmts.com
culliganart@bmts.com
www.bridgesartowensound.blogspot.com

Tuesday through Sunday, 11am. to 5pm. or by appointment.

Participation in the Education Program is free.

July, 2009 Newsletter

Zoe McDougall’s Stained Glass
zoestainedglass.ca

We are excited to present the wonderful art of Zoe McDougall, created at her Vim Island home in McGregor Bay. Surrounded by Mother Nature’s varied and ever-changing inspiration, she creates unique pieces of stained glass with diverse themes. Combining the beauty of natural elements with stained glass, Zoe’s flair for design and execution is evident in her three dimensional pieces.

“Earth Art Assembly” on Vim Island

We were fortunate to accompany a small group of fellow artists, all members of EAA (Earth Art Assembly) on a five day sojourn on Vim Island. to recharge our creative energies in an idyllic, unspoiled, beautiful, natural, rugged setting. McGregor Bay in the Northern Channel of Lake Huron is dotted with Islands that provide sanctuary for numerous species of waterfowl, loons, ducks, cormorants, gulls, Canada geese and the great blue heron. Birds of prey, such as hawks, golden eagles and even bald eagles can be seen soaring for hours on the wind currents.
The constantly changing atmospheric colours of the distinctive rocky formations, windblown trees and wild flowers, against a backdrop of spectacular sunsets have a spiritual dimension that challenge the palettes of the most creative artists.

Wednesday, July 1st

We will celebrate Canada Day with an Art display at Kelso Beach. This annual celebration is a wonderful day out for all the family, with lots of exciting activities for children and adults. The Art Show will present quality Arts and Crafts by local artists.

Thursday, July 2nd 7pm to 9pm

Meet fellow artists. Share views on skills, techniques, motivation and inspiration. Paint indoors or outdoors or just hang out over conversation and light refreshments. Spread the word.

Topic - Analytical Drawing Exercises. Freehand drawing studies to explore and analyse the shape, form, proportion and geometry of natural forms and man-made objects, using various drawing tools.

Saturday and Sunday, July 4th and 5th
The Meaford Creative Arts Association presents
ARTFEST on the Bay,
adjacent to the Harbour Pavilion.
featuring over 80 artists

Saturday, July 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Meet and chat with artists and artisans from the Meaford area and Southern Ontario who will be showing and selling their original works of art. Not to be missed, this annual event showcasing high quality work has experienced steady growth throughout the past several years.

Wednesday, July 8th. 10am to 12pm.

James will be working with fellow artists at Lee Manor Home for the Aged.

Thursday, July 9th 7pm to 9pm

Meet fellow artists. Share views on skills, techniques, motivation and inspiration. Paint indoors or outdoors or just hang out over conversation and light refreshments. Spread the word.

Topic - The Golden Mean as it relates to the Arts and the Environment

Saturday, July 11th
Rain Date Sunday July 12th

Art in the Garden
Kepplecroft Farm and Gardens
504156 Island View Drive, Big Bay
10am to 4pm
featuring the creations of more than 45 Artists

Bill and Dawn Loney have been gardening at Kepplecroft since 1986, when they returned from their work in the Arctic. They have developed an exotic garden with a worldwide reputation.
The extensive stroll gardens are ever expanding and are definitely a work in progress. There are several rockeries, xeriscape gardens, pebble borders, ponds, a Zen garden, a shade garden, a thyme and lavender garden, trough gardens with alpines, and a selection of unusual trees and shrubs, all linked by a maze of paths. There are also a number of art installations created by the Artist in Residence, Bill.
A group of Master gardeners will be present to answer your garden and plant related questions.

Wednesday, July 15th. 10am to 12pm

James will be working with fellow artists at Lee Manor Home for the Aged.

Thursday, July, 16th 7pm to 9pm

Meet fellow artists. Share views on skills, techniques, motivation and inspiration. Paint indoors or outdoors or just hang out over conversation and light refreshments. Spread the word.

Topic - Review of Vim Island Adventure: Our EAA artists (Earth Art Assembly) will discuss the wonders of Vim Island and display their artworks inspired by the idyllic unspoilt landscape.

Wednesday, July 22nd 10am to 12pm

James will be working with fellow artists at Lee Manor Home for the Aged.

Thursday, July 23rd 7pm to 9pm

Meet fellow artists. Share views on skills, techniques, motivation and inspiration. Paint indoors or outdoors or just hang out over conversation and light refreshments. Spread the word.

Topic - Have your recent artwork or work in progress critiqued by your fellow artists.

Prayer of the Month

My thoughts are prayers, I am always praying.
My thoughts are prayers, listen to what I’m saying.
I seek a higher consciousness, a place of righteousness,
where God is always listening and I am always praying.

One Hour Miniatures. Thurs. 18th June.

2009-06-21T06:45:00.000-07:00

Linda's Cat
Noel's Doodle
Gwen's Portrait of James

Eleanor's Poppies

Carol-Ann's Cattle

Vim Island

2009-06-20T09:52:00.000-07:00

June 22nd to 26th

Vim Island

Eleanor and James are joining a small group of artists on a brief sojourn to Vim Island to recharge our creative energies in an idyllic, unspoiled, beautiful, natural, rugged setting.

McGregor Bay in the Northern Channel of Lake Huron is dotted with Islands that provide sanctuary for numerous species of waterfowl. loons, ducks, cormorants, gulls, Canada geese and the Great Blue heron. Birds of prey, such as hawks, golden eagles and even bald eagles can be seen soaring for hours on the wind currents.

The constantly changing atmospheric colours of the distinctive rocky formations and windblown trees against a backdrop of spectacular sunsets have a spiritual dimension that challenge the palettes of the most creative artists.

Newsletter, June 2009

2009-05-31T19:52:00.000-07:00

Bridges Art Gallery
712, 9th. Avenue East,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 3E5
Gallery 519 470 2099
Home 519 370 2099
eleanorp@bmts.com
culliganart@bmts.com
http://www.bridgesartowensound.blogspot.com/

Tuesday through Sunday, 11am. to 5pm. or by appointment.
Participation in the Education Program is free.

June, 2009 Newsletter

Thursday, June 4th

7pm - 9pm

Open Forum
Meet fellow artists. Share views on skills, techniques, motivation and inspiration.
Paint indoors or outdoors or just hang out over conversation and light refreshments. Spread the word.

Topic - “The horse has beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasureable, and grace unlike any other” Amber Senti

Saturday and Sunday
June 6th & 7th. 2009
12 noon to 4pm.
Bridges Gallery closed

“Art in the Garden”
Doors Open
at
The Highland Manor
Grand Victorian Bed and Breakfast
867, 4th Ave. A West
Owen Sound, On. N4K 6L5
519 372 2699
http://www.highlandmanor.ca/

The Highland Manor is one of Canada’s largest and oldest privately owned Victorian Mansions, an architectural treasure, seated majestically atop the West Hill of Owen Sound, Ontario, overlooking Georgian Bay and the historic harbour city.

Thursday, June 11th
7pm -9pm

Open Forum
Meet fellow artists. Share views on skills, techniques, motivation and inspiration.
Paint indoors or outdoors or just hang out over conversation and light refreshments. Spread the word.

Topic - Three steps to Creativity. Last month we only got to step two, so great was the participation and rapport. This time it is 3D.

Wednesday, June 17th

10am - 12pm

James will be working with fellow artists at Lee Manor for the Aged.

Thursday, June 18th
7pm - 9pm

Open Forum
Meet fellow artists. Share views on skills, techniques, motivation and inspiration.
Paint indoors or outdoors or just hang out over conversation and light refreshments. Spread the word.

Topic - Blind Contour Drawing
Blind Contour drawing develops hand-eye communication. Contour drawing is essentially outline drawing, and blind contour drawing means drawing the outline of the subject without looking at the paper. This exercise develops powers of observation and spontaneous drawing skills.

June 22nd to 26th
“Earth Art” on Vim Island

Some of our “Earth Artists” return to Vim Island in McGregor Bay to recharge their creative energies in an idyllic, unspoiled, beautiful, natural, rugged setting.

Zoe McDougall’s Stained Glass
zoestainedglass.ca
We are excited to present the wonderful art of Zoe McDougall, created at her Vim Island home in McGregor Bay. Surrounded by Mother Nature’s varied and ever-changing inspiration, she creates unique pieces of stained glass with diverse themes.Combining the beauty of natural elements with stained glass, Zoe’s flair for design and execution is evident in her three dimensional pieces.

May 2009 Newsletter

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Bridges Art Gallery
712, 9th. Avenue East,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 3E5
Gallery 519 470 2099
Home 519 370 2099
eleanorp@bmts.com
culliganart@bmts.com
http://www.bridgesartowensound.blogspot.com/

Summer opening hours commence on Tuesday, May 12th.
Tuesday through Sunday, 11am. to 5pm. or by appointment.

May, 2009 Newsletter

Participation in the Education Program is free and all are welcome.

Thursday, May 7th. 7pm.

Meet fellow artists. Share views on skills, techniques, motivation and inspiration. Paint indoors or outdoors or just hang out over conversation and light refreshments. Spread the word.

Thursday, May, 14th. 7pm.
Three Steps to Creativity with James

Developing a visual awareness and intellectual curiosity will give you the skills that enable you to critically analyze and constructively criticize your own artwork.

Tuesday, May 19th. 11am
The Healing Arts with James

James will introduce you to various techniques of achieving a state of awareness or consciousness, in which there is equilibrium between mind and body, where natural healing occurs. Laughter, meditation, visualization, communing with nature, listening to music, practicing and appreciating art, are some of the components.
Practical painting exercises will explore the energy and vibration of colors that resonate with the natural energy and vibrations of the mind and body
and have a positive influence on our psychological and physiological health. Painting materials will be provided.
R.S.V.P. please.

Thursday, May 21st. 7pm.
“Making Faces” with James
Portraiture, Workshop 2

We will explore the “Tenebrist” method, in which the image emerges out of darkness. This method is used quite successfully by many forensic artists, working only from descriptive evidence provided by witnesses. It is also used by intuitive and physic artists.

Thursday, May 28th. 7pm.
Painting without Brushes with James

The artists who created the wonderful wall paintings in the Chauvet Caves in France more than 30,000 years ago likely used brushes made from the hairs of animals such as camels or oxen. Ever since, the favourite tool of the artist has been the brush.
This workshop will explore a wide diversity of alternative paint application “tools” that open up endless possibilities for the artist. Instead of starting with the concept or the message, we will let the colours flow and discover the image or message emerging from the magical fusion of colours and textures. Remember Judy’s exciting workshop “Negative Painting”
“The Medium is the Message” is one of the most meaningful McLuhanisms.
“focusing on the medium and how it conveys information, rather than on the content of the information“.

Art in the Garden, Highland Manor

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DOORS OPEN
Art in the Garden
at
The Highland Manor
Grand Victorian Bed and Breakfast

867, 4th Ave. A West
Owen Sound, On. N4K 6L5
519 372 2699
www.highlandmanor.ca

Saturday and Sunday
June 6th & 7th. 2009
12 noon to 4pm.

Participating Artists:

Akemi Design
Handcrafted Fashion Jewellery

A Twist of Metal
Metal Garden Art
Rob and Sue Thomas

Carol-Ann Barrett
Oil and Acrylic Painting

Pearl Bumstead - Art by Pearl
Custom Photography
“The Eyes Have It”

Bruce Bushy
“BC’s Art Studio”
Acrylic Painting

Gary Chick
Watercolourist

James Culligan
Bridges Art Gallery
Multi Media

Joanne Foster
Handcrafted Glass and Mixed Media

Bonnie Goudie
Acrylic on Canvas, Metal & Wood

Infinite Glassworks
Kate Civiero
Handblown and Fused Glass

Noel Martin
Oil Painting

Eleanor Pauling
Bridges Art Gallery
Oil Painting

Remagination by Rosie
Jewellery Crafted from Vintage Buttons

Susan Sparks
Jewellery and Fiber

Judy Shield
Acrylic and Watercolour Painting

Darlene Swinton
Mixed Media

Eldora Taylor
Pastel and Oil Painting

Isobell Parkin
Animal Portrait Painting

Sandy Clark
Acrylic, Abstract, Mixed media

Reminder

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Thursday, April 23rd.

“When Ink meets Watercolour” by Judy Gray

Imagine an extra dimension in your watercolours just by adding a splash of ink! With creative applications, the dark value of the ink creates an immediate and explosive reaction on the watercolours!

Congratulations Noel

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Congratulations to Noel Martin on his award winning "Chicken Coupe" at the prestigious Southampton juried art show. This is a very painterly work, rich in tradition and nostalgia, qualities that set Noel apart as a narrative artist worth following.

Order of Alexander the Great Welcomes Eleanor Pauling

2009-03-27T07:16:00.000-07:00

Knight Arnulf Damerau (London) congratulates the new Lady Knight Eleanor Pauling after the speach by the European Grandmaster of the Alexander Order, Mr. Joe F. Bodenstein from the Noervenich Castle near Cologne.

Clarence/Berlin (bpb) The International Order Alexander the Great pour le Mérite for Arts and Science welcomed the Canadian painter Eleanor Pauling as a new Knight. "The Order is happy to have another lady in this society of knights", said the European Grandmaster Joe F. Bodenstein, Lord of Noervenich Castle.

Traditionally, men dominated the OAG. On the other side it is known that in the history of the Order, two ladies had leading position as Grandmasters. The daughter of the last German Emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II., the Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia guided the Order over several decades. Her successor was the diplomat Erica Pappritz, Chief of Protocol in the time of the West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer.

At present, three ladies are known to be taking active part in the affairs of the Order: The theologian Professor Dr. Uta Ranke-Heinemann (daughter of the late German president Gustav Heinemann), the author Ruth Zucker (Israel) and the painter Dr. Birgit Sewekow. The Order expects that the new Knight Eleanor Pauling will become active in the American-Canadian cooperation on the field of fine arts.

Honoured with an Alexander Dinner
Eleanor Pauling was knighted at an Alexander Dinner in the town Clarence, New York. It was hosted by the OAG Chancellor Consul B. John Zavrel. The ceremony took place in the presence of the international Grandmaster, Dr. Wilson Greatbatch, the inventor of the implantable pacemaker. Among the illustrious guess he welcomed a European delegation, led by John G. Bodenstein. The "Salute America" to the audience of invited guests and knights was delivered by Knight Sigurd K. Kuepper.

The Ribbon of the Order in red-gold-dark blue was handed over to Eleanor Pauling by the European OAG Grandmaster Joe F. Bodenstein, assisted by Knight Arnulf Damerau (London). In his laudatio, J.F. Bodenstein pointed out that Mrs. Pauling has dedicated her life to introduce fine arts to the public as a part of an all-round education. In cooperation with James Culligan, she founded and operates the "Bridges Art Gallery" in Owen Sound (Canada), to give the local artists more opportunities to show their works to the public. The Alexander Order appreciates their engagement to show works of artistes from the area, organize workshops and lectures to make art come alive.

The Alexander Order encouraged Eleanor Pauling, besides her important work for the general public and the art community, not to forget her own career as a painter.

Her landscapes, mountains, lakes, rivers and the paintings of the Niagara Falls are an important contribution to the art of our time.

Salon des Refuses

2009-03-13T16:40:00.000-07:00

Welcome Darlene Swinton

2009-03-08T08:31:00.000-07:00

We are excited to welcome Darlene Swinton to Bridges Gallery.

Iggy describes Darlene's art as Contemporary Abstract Impressionism. She is shown presenting "Niagara" at the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts "Ves-sels" show in Collingwood.

2009-02-14T12:38:00.000-08:00

Monthly Newsletter, March, 2009

Rejection Collection
“Salon des Refusés”

March 1st to March 31st.

Meet the Artists Reception - Friday March 13th. 7pm - 9pm.

Its that time of the year again, Willie has emerged from hibernation and seen his shadow. If that isn’t bad enough, many of our artists are feeling the seasonal Rejection Dejection Syndrome, that nagging malaise that most of us experience when our artwork is considered less than worthy of a place in a juried show.

Bridges Gallery is proud to present a collection of wonderful artwork that failed to attract the attention of the jurors.

Thursday, March 5th., 7pm.

“Pastel Portraiture in six steps” with James Culligan
from life, photograph and fantasy

This is an open-ended workshop to explore the great diversity of skills and techniques of portraiture, to enable you to discover your own distinctive methodology and style.

Thursday, March, 12th., 7pm.
"Interactions: How We Experience Art" by Terry Burns

Remember Terry? Her scholarly presentation "The Many-Headed Hydra - Aspects of Art through Space and Time" was a highlight of last year's educational program. Terry is a successful writer and artist.

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Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY
Join the Artists Circle at M.E.A.

We are fortunate to enjoy a close relationship with the Museum of European Art and the Sculpture Garden of Alexander the Great in Clarence, NY. Many of us have participated in the annual “Art Metropolis” shows, in the company of artists from Europe and the US.’ against the background of the Dr. Wilson Greatbatch collection of classical and contemporary Art. Dr Greatbatch is Grandmaster of the Order of Alexander the Great. He is probably better known as the inventor of the Cardiac Pacemaker.

The Dr Wilson Greatbatch collection features the masterpieces of Aristide Maillol, George Braque, Charles Despiau, Jean Carzou, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Arno Breker, Ernst Fuchs, Kurt Arentz, Henry Moore, Andy Warhol, Renate Stendar-Feuerbaum, Peter Hohberger, Jan Künster, Detlef Krebs, Helga Tiemann, Mary McAndrew, Slavka Kolesar, and ViviAnn Rose.

The Order of Alexander the Great for Art and Science is an idealistic association of men and women who have been inspired by the positive ideals of Alexander: love of art and science, search of knowledge and wisdom, freedom of religion and the promotion of what unites mankind.

The Knights of the Order and supporters include artists, scientists, writers, statesmen, intellectuals, business leaders, explorers and inventors.

The founder and Director of MEA, Consul B. John Zavrel, Chancellor of OAG is a great friend and supporter of Bridges Art gallery. John and his wife Sandy were Guests of Honour at the Grand Opening of our gallery.

For information regarding the Museum of European Art and The Order of Alexander the Great, visit http://www.meaus.com/

We are happy to announce that our April program will include:
April 23rd. “When Ink meets Watercolour” by Judy Gray

Imagine an extra dimension in your watercolours just by adding a splash of ink! With creative applications, the dark value of the ink creates an immediate and explosive reaction on the watercolours!

Salon des Refuses - Rejection Collection

2009-01-05T12:31:00.000-08:00

Iggy and Ziggy send Christmas Greetings

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Larry Millar MP with Eleanor Pauling

2008-12-07T17:46:00.000-08:00

Larry Millar MP congratulates Eleanor Pauling on the occasion of the First Anniversary celebrations at Bridges Art Gallery.

"Discovering Your Creative Edge"

2008-11-28T11:01:00.001-08:00

The humorous "tongue-in-cheek" stories and anecdotes of Noel Martin, Poet, Painter and Raconteur, describe his transition from the Corporate World of facial and toilet tissues to the far more serious issues of the Art World.

Rating *****

Welcome Leah Thomson

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We are proud to welcome Leah Thomson to the Bridges Art Team. Leah is Eleanor's grandaughter.

1st. Anniversary Celebrations

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All are cordially invited to
Bridges Art Gallery,
712, 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound
to celebrate our 1st Anniversary.

We are proud to present:
Art Team Canada Award Winning Collection
From Art Metropolis 2008
at the Museum of European Art,
Clarence, New York

Featuring:
Judy Gray, Carol-Ann Barrett, Eleanor Pauling,
Kent Wilkins, Noel Martin,
Seamus Culligan and James Culligan

From Tuesday, Dec. 2nd. Through Sunday, Dec. 7th 11am to 5p.m.

Please join us for the anniversary party on Thursday, Dec. 4th 7pm to 9pm.

R.S.V.P. 519 470 2099

Iggy and Ziggy have the Perfect Christmas Gift for You

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November Newsletter

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Bridges Art Gallery, 712, 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON.
Gallery 519 470 2099 Home 519 370 2099
http://www.bridgesartowensound.blogspot.com/

November Newsletter
Many thanks to Shirley Jennings and Ted Ackert, who take care of the gallery when we are absent, sometimes at very short notice.

Weekly Open Forum
This popular weekly event will resume on Thursday, November 6th., commencing at 7pm. Participation is free and open to all.

Thursday, November 6th. 7pm.
“Motivation and Inspiration”. Open Forum, All Welcome.
How do you prepare yourself to achieve your highest level of creative
awareness and consciousness ? Is it listening to music, visualization, meditation, communing with nature, or maybe even thinking and doing “nothing“. If something works for you, it may work for others.

Thursday, November 13th. 7pm.
“Illusions in Watercolour” with Judy Gray
Explore the properties of watercolour, using “wet on wet” techniques to create floral illusions in colour.

Thursday, November 20th. 7pm.
“Pain Management and the Arts” James Culligan,
This is a natural phenomenon that has a positive impact on pain management and relief of muscular and joint pain as well as depression, anxiety and stress. For centuries art has been a powerful healing tool in Eastern cultures and is now receiving scientific validation and acclaim in our society.

Thursday, November 27th. 7pm.
“Discovering Your Creative Edge” by Noel Martin, Narrative Painter and Poet.
Exploring various elements of creativity to discover your Creative Edge.

Saturday, November 29th. 7pm.
Creative Jewellery Making with Susan Warrilow.
Learn the basics of beading. Go home with your own necklace or bracelet creation.
Pre-register by Sat. Nov. 22nd to enable Susan to provide the necessary materials.

Thursday, December 4th. 7pm.
Bridges First Anniversary Celebrations
Gallery artists, families and friends are invited to join us for Bridge’s first anniversary. celebrations. Lots of fun is guaranteed with novelties, prizes and surprises.
R.S.V.P. please.

“Art Metropolis 2008”
Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY.

This wonderful International art exhibition representing artists from Europe, United states and Canada has drawn to a close.

Participating Artists: Binyamin Shalumov, Ran Webber, Susan Ludwig Ferry, Meg Gentile, Donna Wojcik, Bradley Widman, Stella Shalumova, Stephen Myers, Jocelyn Willet, Paula Sciuk, Dario Mohr, Linda Bommer, Robert Allen, Rose Mary Girone, Michael Biono, Joanna Dicker-Bachman, William Tresp, Linda Restivo, Tana Christiansen, David Digby and Denise Armstrong, Montserrat Barenys and Seamus Culligan.

From Canada: James Culligan, Eleanor Pauling, Judy Gray, Kent Wilkins, Noel Martin, Carol Ann Barrett, Edward Tabachnik.

Congratulations to Judy and James, who were voted into the top ten by public choice.

On behalf of “Art Team Canada” I would like to offer our sincere thanks to Consul B. John Zavrel, Founder and Director of the Museum of European Art and the Sculpture Garden of Alexander. John is also Chancellor of the Order of Alexander the Great, which has its American headquarters at the Museum of European Art.

The museum provides the opportunity for experienced and emerging artists to show their work alongside the work of such masters as Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Henry Moore, Andy Warhol, Arno Breker, Paul Belmondo, Alphonse Mucha and Aristide Maillol.

“The Order of Alexander the Great for Art and Science is an idealistic association of men and women who have been inspired by the positive ideals of Alexander: love of art and science, search for knowledge and wisdom, freedom of religion and the promotion of what unifies mankind. These men and women include artists, scientists, writers, statesmen and inventors“.

Alzheimer Society Coffee Break

2008-10-10T13:10:00.000-07:00

Bridges Art Gallery will hold an Alzheimer Coffee Break on Thursday, October 16th. From 3pm. To 8pm.

Proceeds from our Coffee Break will go to the Alzheimer Society of
Grey-Bruce to provide education and support for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, and to their families and caregivers.

Alzheimer Coffee Breaks are held across Canada to create awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and to raise money to support the work of local Alzheimer Societies.

Coffee Break is one of the main annual fundraising and awareness activities of the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce. Of the funds raised, more than 95% is used right in our local communities to provide services to people we know and care about. The balance goes to research to help find a cause and a cure.

Last year Coffee Breaks across Grey-Bruce raised $45,000, part of more than $1,000,000 raised across Canada.

Bridges Art Gallery is proud to be part of this very important effort. Virtually everyone is touched by Alzheimer’s Disease in some fashion. either personally, or through a family member, a friend or neighbour, or a co-worker. By supporting our Alzheimer Coffee Break you will be making a difference right here in our community.

Bridges will donate 10% of all sales during the Coffee Break to the Alzheimer Society.

Please join us at Bridges Art Gallery on Thursday, October, 16th. between 3pm. And 8pm.
For further information please contact Eleanor or James at 519 470 2099.

New Knights of the Order of Alexander the Great

2008-09-16T17:35:00.000-07:00

The Museum of European Art, Clarence, N. Y. celebrated the Grand Opening of the Sculpture Garden of Alexander the Great, on Sunday, September 7th.

Guests were welcomed by Consul B. John Zavrel, founder / director of the Museum, and Chancellor of the Order of Alexander the Great. Grandmaster for Europe, Josef-Franz Bodenstein delivered an address entitled "Art and Our Heritage".

The Order of Alexander the Great is dedicated to the international promotion of Freedom, Justice, and Peace through the cultural union of Science and the Arts, without regard to race, sex, or creed. The seat of the Order is located at Schloss Nörvenich, a 12th century castle in Germany.

Each Member or Knight of the Order is to live his or her life, in public and in private, in accordance with the "Spirit of Alexander" and to support the cultural goals of the Alexander Order to the best of their ability.

To celebrate the occasion, the Museum of European Art presented “Art Metropolis 2008” featuring the work of thirty artists from Europe, the US and Canada. Canada was represented by Eleanor Pauling, James Culligan, Judy Gray, Carol-Ann Barrett, and Noel Martin from Owen Sound, with Kent Wilkins from Tobermory, all associated with Bridges Art Gallery, Owen Sound.

At the Banquet that evening Eleanor Pauling and James Culligan were inducted as Knights of the Order of Alexander the Great by Grandmaster for Europe, Josef-Franz Bodenstein, in the presence of the Grand Master, Dr. Wilson Greatbatch and Chancellor B. John Zavrel.

Virtual Tour of Bridges Art gallery

2008-09-10T06:40:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJGBzXkOqZ8

Art Metropolis 2008, Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY

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Some of the guests at Art Metropolis 2008, on the occasion of the Grand Opening of the Sculpture Garden of Alexander the Great at the Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY.

Art metropolis 2008, Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY.

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Eleanor Pauling introduces Mr. Joe F. Bodenstein, Grand Master of the Order of Alexander the Great, to her painting "Secret Garden" at Art Metropolis 2008, on the occasion of the Grand Opening of the Sculpture Garden of Alexander the Great at the Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY.

Top left is "Blue Herons" by Noel Martin.

Art Metropolis 2008, Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY

2008-09-09T11:59:00.000-07:00

Judy Gray is congratulated by Joe F. Bodenstein, European Art Foundation, Berlin, at Art Metropolis 2008, on the occasion of the Grand Opening of the Sculpture Garden of Alexander the Great at the Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY.

Iggy and Ziggy

2008-08-28T17:29:00.000-07:00

Come and meet two new members of the Bridges team, Iggy (short for Ignatius) and Ziggy.

SOME OF OUR ANTIQUES

2008-08-16T11:14:00.000-07:00

19th. century Textile Reeler or Skeiner.

19th. century Great "Muckle" Spinning Wheel

2008-08-16T11:12:00.000-07:00

16th. century all Wooden Clock, perfect time keeper.

2008-08-16T10:14:00.000-07:00

NEWSFLASH

2008-08-15T12:08:00.000-07:00

We are excited to offer a wonderful new range of Stained Glass from the studios of Zoe McDougall on Vim Island
and Eileen Snider at Leith.

Sculpture Garden of Alexander, Museum of European Art

2008-08-13T12:33:00.000-07:00

In response to the invitation by Consul B. John Zavrel at the grand opening of Bridges Gallery, many of our gallery artists will exhibit their work at Art Metropolis, on the occasion of the grand opening of the Sculpture Garden of Alexander, at the Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY., on September 7th., 2008.

MUSEUM OF EUROPEAN ART
invites you and your friends for the

GRAND OPENING
of the

SCULPTURE GARDEN OF ALEXANDER

Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 2 p.m.
in the Museum
10545 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031

SPEECHES

WELCOME, by Consul B. John Zavrel
ART AND OUR HERITAGE, by Joe F. Bodenstein
European Art Foundation, Berlin

ART METROPOLIS 2008

The Grand Opening includes the exhibition of 60 paintings by 30 living artists. You will see works by:

Binyamin Shalumov, Ran Webber, Susan Ludwig Ferry, Meg Gentile, Donna Wojcik, Bradley Widman, Stella Shalumova, Stephen Myers, Jocelyn Willet, Paula Sciuk, Dario Mohr, Linda Bommer, Robert Allen, Rose Mary Girone, Michael Biono, Joanna Dicker-Bachman, William Tresp, Linda Restivo, Tana Christiansen, David Digby and Denise Armstrong;

From Canada: James Culligan, Eleanor Pauling, Judy Gray, Kent Wilkins, Noel Martin, Carol Ann Barrett, Edward Tabachnik;

and: Seamus Culligan (Boston) and Montserrat Barenys (Spain).

The Sculpture Garden of Alexander the Great

is inaugurated on the occasion of the Bicentennial of the Town of Clarence, New York in the year 2008. The project will be realized with the support of friends in the United States and Europe, and dedicated to the inventor Dr. Wilson Greatbatch and Mrs. Eleanor Greatbatch.

History and Vision

For the past 2,400 years, the ideals and achievements of Alexander the Great have inspired generations. Today, the Order of Alexander teh Great for Art and Science is an idealistic association of men and women who have been inspired by the positive ideals of Alexander: love of art and science, search of knowledge and wisdom, freedom of religion and the promotion of what unifies mankind. These men and women include artists, scientists, writers, statesmen and inventors.

Honorary Committee

Prof. Dr. Uta Ranke Heinemann, Horst Niesters, Marco Bodenstein (Germany), Alexandre de Villiers (England), Dominique Egret (France), Sigurd K. Kuepper (Italy), Ruth Zucker (Israel), Amy Gage, Ernst Stuhlinger, and Pat and Monty Roberts.

Your Support

for the international project Alexander Garden is welcome.
The goal is to extend the open air exhibition of the works of European sculptors with the sculptures of American artists. This should demonstrate our common historical heritage on both continents. For more information, please e-mail info@meaus.com

We would like to invite our friends and supporters to become a part of this unique project by making a generous donation toward the completion and enlargement of the Sculpture Garden. The names of the donors will be engraved and attached to the relief display walls in the Sculpture Garden.

Your donations can be mailed to: Museum of European Art, 10545 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031, USA.
If you need more information, please contact the Director, B. John Zavrel at 716.759.6078 or by e-mail at zavrel@meaus.com

Art in the Garden 2008 at Highland Manor

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Bridges

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OPEN DOORS

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ART IN THE GARDEN
at
The Highland Manor
Grand Victorian Bed and Breakfast

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
June 7th and 8th. 2008
12pm to 4pm

The Highland Manor is one of Canada’s largest and oldest privately owned Victorian Mansions, an architectural treasure, seated majestically atop the West Hill of Owen Sound, Ontario, overlooking Georgian Bay and the historic harbour city.

867, 4th Ave. A West
Owen Sound, On. N4K 6L5
519 372 2699
www.highlandmanor.ca

Participating Artists

Carol-Ann Barrett
Oil Painting

Terry Burns
Pastel

Sandy Clarke
Acrylic, Abstract Mixed Media

James Culligan
Multi-media

Shelley Jackson
Metal Art - Mixed Media

Noel Martin
Oil Painting

Eleanor Pauling
Oil painting

Paul Smutylo
Painting and Prints

Susan Sparks
Jewelry and Fiber

Lorrie St. Amour
& Harry Taylor
Mixed Media - “Fire Art”

Rob Thomas
A Twist of Metal

Susan Warrilow
Handmaiden Designs

Third Thursdays

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April Newsletter

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Bridges Art Gallery
712, 9th. Avenue East,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 3E5

New Contact Information:

Gallery 519 470 2099
Home 519 370 2099
eleanorp@bmts.com
culliganart@bmts.com
www.bridgesartowensound.blogspot.com

Wintertime Hours - Thursday through Sunday, 11am. to 5pm. or by appointment.

Monthly Newsletter, April, 2008

Weekly Open Forum (Free)

To keep in touch with our friends and patrons, we are planning a weekly Open Forum, at which our gallery artists will conduct discussions about their work, motivation, techniques, etc.

Thursday April 3rd. 7pm “Introduction to Portraiture”
By James Culligan

Thursday April 10th. 7pm. Portraiture, Workshop
by James Culligan

Practical workshop in the medium of your choice

culliganart@bmts.com
www.jamesculliganportraits.com
www.culliganarts.blogspot.com

Thursday April 17th. 7.30pm “Third Thursday”
Planning Meeting

Limited Space. Please R.S.V.P. 519 470 2099 or 519 370 2099

Bridges Art Gallery

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Eleanor Pauling and James Culligan at Opening

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Bridges Gallery was officially opened on Fri. Dec.7th 2007
by the Mayor of Owen Sound, Ruth Lovel.

We were joined in the celebration by 170 guests, to whom
we express our sincere appreciation.

The Guest of Honour was Consul John Zavrel
Founder and Diretor of the Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY
and Chancellor of the Order of Alexander the Great

Featured Artists:

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Akemi Designs, jewelry
Robert Alton, mixed media
Carol-Ann Barrett, oils and giclee
Terry Burns, pastel
James Culligan, mixed media
Seamus Culligan, cerigraphy
Judy Gray, watercolour
Andrea Lee, jewelry
Jim McGill, pastel and giclee
Mindy Madden Gibson, fairies
Noel Martin, oils and giclee
Thain Nicol, pottery
Eleanor Pauling, oils and giclee
Susan Sparks, textiles
Maxine Parker, creative glass
Sandra Walton-Ball, mixed media
Susan Warrilow, jewelry
Kent Wilkens, acrylic and giclee