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DIDSBURY ART SHOW & SALE - APRIL 1 & 2, 2023 Artists' Window | People's Choice | Emerging Artists AND IN 2022: Featured Artist | Look Who Came! Since 2012, the Mountain View Arts Society has been pleased to present "A Brush with Art", Show & Sale as part of the Didsbury Art, Travel & Trade Expo. With the Chamber's cancellation of the trade show, the 2022 Art Show was a stand-alone event. It was held in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Didsbury Memorial Complex. Volunteers were excited about the prospects of this independent art show. While the 2020 and 2021 versions were also cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mountain View Arts Society was optimistic that 2022 would bring another fabulous show featuring many wonderful Central Alberta artists - and we did! We all know the importance of the visual arts to our well-being and were excited to be presenting artists and their work to the community. 2022 ARTIST APPLICATIONS CLOSED! "A Brush with Art" Spring Art Show and Sale features visual artists from Mountain View County and the surrounding region. A highlight for the artists is the opportunity it provides to network with each other, as well as meet prospective clients. This is a Juried Gallery-style Show. All artists were asked to submit photos representative of their work upon application, and we had a wonderful group of talented artists at the 2022 Show! ARTISTS' WINDOW We offer a comfortable space for two "Artist's Windows". This popular area sheds light on the artistic process, how artists make art. Each artist has an opportunity to schedule a time when the public can watch them practice their craft, opening a window into the lives of artists as they go about their work. The schedule will be posted during the Show. In 2022, three artists participated: Bill Anthony, Christina Ekman, and Doug Sawka. MEET OUR FEATURED ARTIST - JOHN SMYTHE Owner of Creative Woodworks, artist John Smythe is a self developed craftsman who likes to read, observe and learn how the world class wood turners and wood workers pursue their craft. He has been practicing the artistic medium of woodturning for 35 years, and is very excited to be our Featured Artist this year. John finds that while decorated wood turning is relatively new as an artist's medium, he loves the way wood turning retains the beauty of the wood itself. John has shown his work as a juried artist in many shows and has demonstrated for the Central Alberta Woodturners Guild. You might also remember him from the 2021 Mountain View Arts Festival - one of the most popular artists at that show. Over the years John has made plant stands, magazine racks, baby cradles, desks, an armoire, jewelry boxes, toys and jewelry for his grandchildren and workbenches and cabinets for his shop. He continues to enjoy these pursuits. PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD When visitors enter our gallery, they are greeted by volunteers and artists, and given a "People's Choice" ballot. Walk around the exhibits, enjoy the beautiful pieces of art, then vote for your favourite. The winner will be announced at the end of the show on Sunday afternoon. Previous People's Choice Recipients include: 2012 - Gayle Kohut, Didsbury 2013 - Gayle Kohut, Didsbury 2014 - Tammy Ryrie, Innisfail 2015 - Tammy Ryrie, Innisfail 2016 - Gayle Kohut, Didsbury 2017 - Jim Brown, Bowden 2018 - Gayle Kohut, Didsbury 2019 - Gayle Kohut, Didsbury 2022 - Kristen Federchuk, Calgary QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, please contact Merrilee Anthony at 403-512-9888.				JUST CLICK HERE ART SHOW LOCATION Multi-Purpose Room Didsbury Memorial Complex 1702 - 21 Avenue HOURS: 10 am - 5 pm both days Want to buy something at the show? We accept cash, VISA, MasterCard, and Debit. 100% of any art sales go directly to the individual artist(s). NEW FOR 2022! SHOWCASING AREA HIGH SCHOOL ART STUDENTS We were excited to introduce a new feature to the 2022 "A Brush with Art" Art Show and Sale - an area totally devoted to Emerging Artists from the area's high schools. This area featured the creative and varied work of visual artists from a wide range of backgrounds and styles of work. Our 2022 Emerging Artists! Davina Merritt - stained glass Belle Piche - watercolour & gouache Wilber Lowry - Ink pens Eden Knudson - oil on canvas Syrscha Holz - acrylics 2022 Terms & Conditions 2022 Application Form

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