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- ADRIAN-CLARK, Carol
9338 – 69A Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6T3
780-532-0846
acdesign@telus.netRealistic renderings of florals, landscapes and still life, in coloured pencil and oil painting.
Click to EnlargeCarol’s artwork takes it inspiration from the beauty that the Lord has provided to us in nature. Whether it is in the details of a flower, to the vast expanse of cloud formations, all are of interest as she creates realistic works in either oil or colored pencil. She studied art at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, and has made her home in Grande Prairie since 1977. Her artwork is in many private collections, as well as the collections of the Prairie Art Gallery and the Alberta Art Foundation.
Jean’s Garden
by Carol ADRIAN-CLARK
Close - ARBERRY, Dan
780 814 4087
darberry@hotmail.com
www.danarberry.ca“Still Life, Figurative, and architectural discussions of life.”
Memories of a Still Life
by Dan Arberry
Medium: Mixed
Close - ASHTON, Ed
#37, 8910 – 122 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8X 1P8
780-532-6803
eashton@telusplanet.net
www.edashton.comOriginal artwork in watercolour. Alberta grain elevators, rustic scenes, barns.
Click to EnlargeI joined Artists North in 1992; and soon began to develop an interest in the old grain elevators. I took snapshots of almost everyone in Alberta, so I can paint most of the original sites. I also do anything rustic like barns, fences, sheds, etc. all in watercolours. You can check some of my work at edashton.com
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- BERG, Grant
780-568-4400
grantberg@xplornet.com
www.grantberg.blogspot.comStone sculpture.
Click to EnlargeWith each piece I set out challenges to overcome, in many cases to carve the intangibles, wind, clouds and northern lights or to create movement in stone. I love to create subjects commonly painted but rarely sculpted. I have loved how the Group of Seven developed a distinctly Canadian style in painting. I take that influence and carry it forward into my sculpture.
Jasper in July
by Grant Berg
Close - BIBI POTTERY, (Bibi Clement)
P.O. Box 144
Hythe, AB T0H 2C0
780-356-2424
bibipot@telusplanet.net
www.bibipottery.comStudio Potter/Sculptor specializing in wood fire and raku techniques. Director of BICWA Society, International Residency Program
Click to EnlargeI am forever intrigued by the nebulous natural world, by its echoes of redemption: The magpies that survive our harsh winters; the sapling that grows on the edge of a stump. Mud that can be washed away becomes a vessel that can last for centuries. Fire that can be incredibly destructive is also an essential tool in my artistic process. Creating my art using different wood fired kilns allows me to bridge the gap between esthetic but also functional pieces and beautiful but nonfunctional work I believe profoundly in recognizing and utilizing loveliness in all of our daily tasks. Our kilns remind me of inukshuks, quiet symbols of homecoming, guidance an inspiration, with which I have long been fascinated. To me, inushuks have come to symbolize fortitude, and the strength to achieve visions despite the crises life tosses our way. - BROWN, Cheryl
780-538-1248
cbrown1@telusplanet.net
www.dragonflybeads.capottery, raku, lampwork beads, handmade jewelry
mixed metal bracelets
by Cheryl Brown
Medium: copper, brass.silver textured metals
Close - BROWN, Judy
Box 825
Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0
780-864-3608
judybrown@robbtech.comMy paintings reflect the peacefulness and serenity of our landscape.
Back Harbour at Twillingate
by Judy BROWN
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- CORISTINE, Eileen
P.O. Box 614
Fairview, AB
780-494-3410
ecoristine@hotmail.comI love combining art materials with found materials to create new collages and sculptures.
Click to EnlargeEileen began as a writer of poetry, fiction and journalism. The photography required in newspaper reporting led her into the visual arts, starting with drawing. For the last 20 years she has been painting in watercolours, making paper by hand, building collage and sculpting with clay. Employed for five years by Fairview Fine Arts Centre as their curator, Eileen began her journey of meeting, collaborating and showing with other artists. She is currently a member of Fairview Fine Arts Society, Art of the Peace and Night of Artists.
(Ravens) on Tuesday
by Eileen Coristine
Medium: Ink and Watercolour
Close - COURVOISIER, Debbie
RR 2 Site 14 Box 16
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2Z9
780-876-4737
780-539-0598
deboss@telusplanet.netCeramic Artist
Tree-O
by Debbie Courvoisier
Medium: Porcelain – Raku
Close - COWAN, Corinne
RR3, Site 2, Box 6
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5N3
780-532-6643
780-518-0991
corann@gpnet.caWatercolour paintings of varied subject matter with emphasis on representing simplicity and beauty.
Click to EnlargeCorinne Cowan has been a resident of the Grande Prairie area for 40 years. In 1966 she graduated from Beaverlodge high school & furthered her education in Edmonton, Montreal and GPRC, receiving diplomas in business administration, electrolysis and a BA Psychology. It was her daughter’s interest and education in Fine Arts that prompted Corinne to pursue painting in retirement. She works in watercolors striving to represent the simplicity and beauty of the chosen subject matter. She has been a member of the GPGA since 2002.
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- DEMUTH, Vivian
Box 21309
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6W7
780-518-6483
www.poetspath.com/exhibits/viviandemuth
vivdemuth@gmail.com
www.youtube.com/viviandemuthVivian is an interdisciplinary artist with a BFA from the Emily Carr Institute.
- DEMUYNCK, Inez
11121 – 16 St
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4A1
250-782-6363
inez@pris.caTeacher/Artist specializing in creative watercolour and handbuilt crayworks.
- DICKSON, Yvonne
10015 – 89 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2Y9
780-532-1629Watercolours with a Peace Country theme.
Click to EnlargeYvonne was born and raised in the Peace River Country. She is one of the founding members of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists, and has shown in many of their group shows. Yvonne has work in varied private and family collections. For the past number of years, Yvonne has used watercolours to document her environment and that which is important and dear to her.
Windmill
by Yvonne DICKSON
Close - DITCH, Valerie
Box 882
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3Y1
780-538-9238
serendipitygirl9@yahoo.caPrimarily working in watercolour with attention to light and detail. Originals, giclée prints and cards.
Click to EnlargeValerie is passionate about the Peace Country! She is grateful that she was born in this Great Land and appreciates the endless painting opportunities it offers. Her intent is to “Walk in Beauty” and allow her surroundings to inform her. She interprets varied subjects of the Peace and beyond that capture her attention. Watercolour is her favorite medium,although she enjoys exploring others. Valerie is a longtime member of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists and the Peace Watercolour Society.
Elvis
by Valerie Ditch
Medium: Watercolour
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- ENFIELD, Janet
780-766-2795
janet@jenfield.ca
www.jenfield.caCommission work of many subjects including portraits in oil or acrylic.
Click to EnlargeAs an artist I find inspiration in everything around me. Over the years I have concentrated on many different subjects. I started off with scenery then wildlife and flowers. I painted many pet portraits and still do many commissions. Currently I am in love with the human face. My up and coming show is “Wisdom of the Ages” with my models being 80 years or older. I always tell stories with my paintings and for now I am telling theirs. I still do a variety of subjects depending on the inspiration.
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- FARRELL, Jody
8508 – 100 A St
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3C3
780-538-1499
jody.farrell@gmail.comUrban cityscapes, still life and landscapes – oil and acrylics.
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- GASKO, Katarina
11221 69 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8W 0E1
780-978-2456
780-978-8001
kardelka@hotmail.com
www.asil.sk/portfolia.php?artist=kardelkaStrong influence by the contemporary world as comics, cartoon, Google, digital image, children’s illustration, acrylic…
Click to EnlargeI am Master of Fine Arts focusing in children’s illustration and acrylic on canvas. Contemporary is what I like.
Where The *** Is Spring?!
by Katarina Gasko
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Close - GOURLAY, Marilyn
780-539-3992
mgourlay@telus.netMixed media, life drawings. “Instructing yoga keeps my body strong, while my mixed media creations keep my soul connected. My imagery can be completely abstract to the human form.”
- GREENTREE, Barb
Box 41
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A1
780-532-6658
barbgreentree@telus.netArtworks emphasizing the Wild Kakwa and Peace Country in acrylics and watercolour.
- GUEST, Robert
Box 1784
Grande Cache, AB T0E 0Y0
780-532-8111 for informationPainter in the Symbolist Landscape tradition preferring wilderness and nocturnal subject matter.
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- HAAKSTAD, Carmen
Grande Prairie, AB
780 539 4483
chaakstad@gprc.ab.ca
[email protected]For more information google Carmen Haakstad, currently using the following mediums oil paint and stain on board
- HART, Louanne
9301-47th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2G6
780-532-6457
louannehart@telus.netWatercolourist of all subjects choosing vivid colours. Will consider commissions.
Click to EnlargeLouanne Hart, native of Grande Prairie, is an active member of the GP Guild of Artists and the Peace Watercolor Society. The inspiration that is drawn from these groups, from many workshops and from her travels is reflected in her watercolors. A strong emphasis on light and vivid use of colors mark her work.
Stories Untold
by Louanne Hart
Medium: Watercolour
Close - HAYES, Whitney Lee
9422-80 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5J4
780-532-6866Landscapes and high design abstracts in a variety of mediums. The only limitation is my imagination.
Spring Reflections
by Whitney Lee Hayes
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Close - HENDERSON, Linda
Grande Prairie, AB
dougch@telusplanet.netEclectic range of work including florals, landscapes, still-lives & experimental canvases.
- HENN, Marjorie, K
Box 262
Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0
780-354-2165
ghgdhenn@gmail.comInspired by colour, light and contrast, her landscape, architectural and floral subjects reflect professionalism and proficiency. Her main mediums are Watercolour and Oils. She is equally at home doing Pen & Ink / Pencil Drawings. Educated at the Alberta College Of art, 10 years experience as an Instructor and a career as a commercial Artist comprise her background.
In 1993, she returned to Beaverlodge to pursue Fine Art. She has taught classes & workshops in Watercolor & Drawing locally & regionally. As a member of the Peace Watercolor Society, Beaverlodge Art Society, the Prairie Art Gallery & the Art of the Peace Society, she is actively involved in all levels of art in the region. Her love of the countryside & quiet peaceful places leads her to paint & draw subjects & locations that appeal to her passion for detail, mood, design and composition. Her main medium is watercolor but she is also proficient in oils, pen & ink & pencil. Workshops with Jack Reid, Robert Sinclair, Jean Pederson, Larry Cromwell & Brent Laycock have added to her knowledge of painting. Her work is available through the Beaverlodge Cultural Centre and at Unique Gallery & Picture Perfect Gallery in Grande Prairie. She is married to George Henn and maintains at Studio at her residence in Beaverlodge.
- HOLLER, Colleen
Box 363
Wembley, AB T0H 3S0
780-766-2567
choller@gprc.ab.caA variety of watercolour subjects with a view to contrast, light, colour and form.
- HOTTE, Vicki
Box 277
Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0
780-354-3712
svhotte@telusplanet.net
www.vickihotte.comUnique rural art from the Peace Region. Available at the Beaverlodge Cultural Centre.
A visual artist working out of Beaverlodge, Alberta, Vicki uses acrylic paint, various drawing media and found materials to create 2 & 3D images that resonate with her connection to the land. An outdoor lifestyle and sensitivity to nature provide inspiration, as does a keen interest in the process of creativity.
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- KAUT, Donna BSc, FCA
Box 675
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A8
780-532-6468
www.pictureperfectfineart.com“I focus on oil paintings of wild flowers and berries of Alberta.”
Click to EnlargeI am presently concentrating my artistic efforts on realistic oil paintings of wild flowers and berries of northern Alberta.
Roses In The Sun
by Donna BSc, FCA Kaut
Medium: Oil
Close - KLUKAS, Carrie
10818-95 Street
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1Z5
carrieklukas@yahoo.ca
www.carrieklukas.comDramatic abstracts in acrylic which display luminescent richness of colour and texture.
Click to EnlargeIllusionary depths and textures are created using both additive and subtractive methods. Sanding the surface reveals the beauty within thus creating a metaphor for removing obstacles. Tonal contrasts suggest divine darkness is as much a part of the journey as divine light.
From Here to Eternity
by Carrie Klukas
Medium: Acrylic
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- LARSBACK, Connie
Box 58
Hines Creek, Ab. T0H 2A0
780-494-3391
clarsback@live.caOil painting
- LE CORRE, Lynn
9537-61 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2C6
780-538-4046
lynn@prairiegallery.comPainting in miniature simplifies the landscape to colour and painterly forms.
Click to EnlargeI work in a variety of media and subject matter, with drawing and painting being my primary focus. I seek inspiration from the landscape, the figure and organic forms. I have been involved with the Prairie Figure Drawing club for seven years and enjoy the challenge and beauty of drawing the human form. When painting ‘en plein air’, a small format allows me to quickly capture the fleeting light and striking colours of the land. It is the immediacy of painting the land or drawing the figure in the moment that inspires me and challenges me. - LISSOWAY, Louise
9329 – 47 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2G6
780-538-0616
mlissowa@telus.netWorks done in acrylic, oils or watercolour. Any subject from landscapes and flowers to portraits.
Click to EnlargeLouise was born in Quebec and moved to Alberta in 1948. Louise has always been very interested in drawing and visual arts. Many of her paintings were commissioned by private collectors. One of her achievements was to design the City of Grande Prairie flag. Her works include oils, acrylics, pastels, and watercolors.
Absorbed in Nature’s Treasures
by Louise Lissoway
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RR 1 Site 2, Box 11
Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0
780-567-3114
glozeron@hotmail.comI create realistic nature and wildlife scenes in acrylic.
Click to EnlargeEmily is a Grande Prairie wildlife artist who strives to make an accurate depiction of the subject while still maintaining an artistic quality to the painting, and her goal is to show the character of whatever she is painting.
Grizzly Splash
by Emily Lozeron
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- MCGUINTY, Kristine
12813 – 92 St
Peace River, AB T8S 1X1
780-624-2605
mc_guinty@hotmail.com
www.nightofartists.comContemporary photographic images, polaroid emulsion transfers, acrylic paintings and drawings.
Pure Soul
by Kristine McGuinty
Close - MOTTISHAW, Mary
1712 – 92 Ave
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1C5
250-782-3776
art@marymottishaw.com
www.marymottishaw.comExplores ideas and techniques in works with layers of meaning.
Click to EnlargeMary is a 30 year resident of Dawson Creek, BC. She received her Visual Arts Certificate from Northern Lights College in 2006 after fulfilling a long time desire to practice art. She works in printmaking, collage, and painting…constantly searching for ways to put ideas together.
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- NOONAN, Jean
Grande Prairie, AB
780 532 3736
noonan@telusplanet.netAwareness bracelets and metal viking knit jewellery. Available at the Centre For Creative Arts. Commissions are Welcome.
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- PALMER, Valerie
Box 6512
Peace River, AB T8S 1S3
780-624-8589
donval@wispernet.ca‘Spores n’ More’ Mushroom spore prints: images created from natural spores of fungi.
- PARSLOW, Mary
13043 Leer Sub
Peace River Regional District, British Columbia V1G0C1
250-782-1783
mparslow@pris.ca
artistsnorthcanada.comPrintmaking and acrylic painting using bold colours and distortion
Click to Enlarge I respond to the world around me by making graphic expressions, mostly in printmaking, sometimes in painting. I love bold colour, dynamic image and movement. I especially enjoy monoprinting, relief printing and acrylic painting.
On a Mission
by Mary Parslow
Medium: Oil stencil monoprint
Close - PETERS, Rika & Klaus
10514-103 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1C7
780-814-7430
wilkomen@telus.net
www.meanderworksofart.comDigital imaging of photographic panoramas, wide format printing and oil paintings.
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- REILLY, Sean
R.R. 2
Wembley, AB T0H 3S0
780-766-3557
sreilly@telus.netWood sculpture.
- ROBERTS, Judi
250-262-1445
secret@telus.net
judiroberts.artspan.comWildlife artist. Pastels, oils and airbrushing.
Click to EnlargeJudi was born and raised in northern British Columbia, Canada. Having invested over 25 years into developing her skill, Oils, Pastels and Airbrushing have become the chosen medium. Judi has shown a preference, as well as a keen talent, in creating beautiful Wildlife paintings. Recently, Judi has acquired a fondness for automotive airbrushing, and her work can be seen on motorcycles, automobiles, and goalie masks, as well as various other subjects.
The Almighty
by Judi Roberts
Medium: Airbrush
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- SANDBOE, Suzanne ASA, PWS
Box 28, Site 9, RR1
Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0
780-568-4124
esandboe@coool.ca
www.suzannesandboe.comLandscapes, portraits and scenes from everyday life. Original work and comissions in a variety of mediums.
- SCHNEIDER, Sabine
Box 3063
Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0
780-568-2754
skyandocean@hotmail.comInterdisciplinary community artist nurturing creativity and the human experience as a whole.
- SCHULER, Toni
Box 10
Goodfare, AB T0H 1T0
780 356 3152
tonisilvia5657@hotmail.comPainting in watercolour, scenes from nature, unique views of the landscape and portraits.
- SHILKA, Marian Jacoba
Grande Prairie, AB
780 532 7562
mshilka@telusplanet.net“Intuitive painting,” capturing the essence of brief, unforgettable moments in time. Private lessons using watercolour and acrylic.
Click to EnlargeWorking in watercolours, acrylics or mixed media, and often intertwining these with natural objects such as soil, sand, feathers and bark, I continue to be amazed by the shifting place where one thing becomes another, where dreams and memories move from the metaphysical to the physical planes of canvas or paper. Inspirations come from the environment and contrasts of the earth and cosmos surrounding me; shape and texture, light and dark, sound and quiet. Working from emotions, memories and pilgrimages…. I paint the “inner” landscape.
Autumn Leaves
by Marian Jacoba Shilka
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lawrence.stefan@gorisley.com - STEFANSSON, Wendy
10509 – 81 St
Peace River, AB T8S 1M7
780-324-8522
wendystefansson@gmail.comWorking conceptually, employing photography, acrylic paints and sculptural techniques.
- STOKES, Jim
10417-110 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1S8
780-532-2573Quality, original paintings, drawings and prints. Contemporary representational work.
- SWANSTON, Nan
RR 3, Site 1, Box 6
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5N3
780-532-6745
nan@imagedesignpros.comWatercolours of landscapes, florals, people and close-ups of nature and glimpses of time.
Click to EnlargeNan Swanston is a self-taught artist, born and raised in Grande Prairie. Nan paints mainly in watercolour but enjoys the challenges of batik, pastel and drawing. She is a member of Grande Prairie Guild of Artists and exhibits with the group. She is also a graphic artist and partner in Image Design. “I am inspired to paint buildings, people and close-up views of nature. The way that light makes objects glow against their contrasting shadows are an ongoing challenge to capture in my paintings.”
Dappled With Light
by Nan Swanston
Medium: Batik
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7601-102 St
Grande Prairie, AB T8W 1Y7
780-539-4046
hsyrota@persona.caTraditional transparent watercolour painting rendered in a true and unique style.
Click to EnlargeDale Syrota, a longtime resident of Grande Prairie, first studied fine art at the University of Saskatchewan and then in England. In 1983 she joined the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists which gave her the opportunity to participate in many workshops from regional artists. In 1995 she was invited to become a member of the Peace Watercolour Society. In 2005 she was elected as a member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour. She now paints exclusively in watercolour and has work in many private and public collections as well as the AFA and the CSPWC diploma collection. “I like to paint with watercolour because of the spontaneous effects of the medium. I strive to capture that magic throughout my study of the landscape of western Canada.”
Maliigne Lake II
by Dale Syrota
Medium: Watercolour
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- TAYLOR, Marjorie
9506-77th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4T3
780-532-0355
ma_taylor@eastlink.caAcrylic on canvas/mixed media, abstract paintings, clay sculpture.
Click to EnlargeMy journey as a visual artist began 30 years ago. Like so many, I began painting realistic subject matter, but gradually found abstract painting to be both challenging and rewarding. My latest series of paintings consists of the incorporation of my sculptural pieces. - TROSTEM, Sean
prairierangerphoto@yahoo.ca
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- WADE, Trudy
Grovedale, AB http://www.artofthepeace.ca/wp-admin/admin.php?page=manage-directory
wade-works@hotmail.com - WOURMS, Dan
8805 – 90 St
Grande Prairie, AB T8X 1V5
780-518-6790
d.wourms@telus.netAbstract and realism works in acrylics, oils and watercolours. Custom requests available.
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sdtroudt@gmail.com - BEAVERLODGE ART SOCIETY
Box 569
Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0
780-356-2128 (Darlene)The Beaverlodge Art Society is a guild comprised of novice to established artists. We welcome all levels and disciplines and strive to be an informative Society through various classes and lectures. Beaverlodge Art Society supports arts and culture in Beaverlodge.
- PEACE LIARD REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
Box 164
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4G3
250-782-2601
curator@dcartgallery.ca
www.peaceliardarts.caThe Peace Liard Regional Arts Council acts as an umbrella organization for all the Community Arts Councils within the Peace Liard in Northeastern British Columbia (Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope and Tumbler Ridge). The PLRAC offers professional training to board members and artists in all sectors, support for regional programs, and acts in an advocacy capacity to various levels of Government.
- SOUTH PEACE ART SOCIETY
101-816 Alaska Ave
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4T6
250-782-2601
Fax 250-782-8801
curator@dcartgallery.ca
www.dcartgallery.caThe South Peace Art Society was formed as an informal group in the 1940’s and incorporated in 1969. The SP Art Society operates the Dawson Creek Art Gallery for the city of Dawson creek and strives to foster the growth, awareness, and appreciation of the visual arts in dawson Creek and surrounding area.
- SOUTH PEACE COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
Box 2314
Dawson creek, BC V1G 4P2
250-782-2601
Fax 250-782-8801
www.pris.bc.ca/spcartscouncilThe South Peace Community Arts Council is the umbrella organization for over 13 community groups in Dawson Creek representing all sectors of the arts. The SPCAC also host an annual concert series and a circus camp for youth among its other events and programs.
- FLYING COLOURS ARTISTS’ ASSOCIATION
c/o RR 1, Site 16, Comp 22
Fort St. John, BC V1J 4M6
250-785-3867
sdtroudt@gmail.comFlying Colours provides support and educational opportunities for a community of practicing artists through the sponsorship of art workshops, artist’s retreats and mentoring.
- FORT ST. JOHN COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
10320-94 Ave, V1J 4X3 Mailing address:Box 6474 V1J 4H9
Fort St. John, BC V1J 4X3 or V1J 4H9
250-787-2781
info@fsjarts.org
www.fsjarts.orgUmbrella organization of 23 member groups supporting arts & culture in Fort St. John.
- GRANDE PRAIRIE GUILD OF ARTISTS
c/o RR 3, Site 4, Box 6
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5N3
780-766-2567 (Colleen)
780-532-1629 (Yvonne)Meet weekly to paint on Tuesdays. Annual membership fee. Opportunities for instruction and exhibition.
- PRAIRIE FIGURE DRAWING GROUP
c/o 9910 – 99 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0R5
780-532-8446 Karen
780-532-2573 JimNon-instructional, informal group meets weekly at The Prairie Art Gallery, Sept. – May, Thursdays 7 – 10pm. Drop-in or monthly fee.
- PEACE WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY
c/o RR 1, Site 9, Box 28
Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0
780-539-4046 Dale
780-568-4124 SuzannePeace Country artists focusing on transparent watercolours. Semiannual shows throughout the Peace Country. New members welcome through a juried process.
Photography
- ALTMAN, Doreen
10505 93 Street
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4M8
780 539 5373
dealtman@hotmail.com
dandsinspiredPhotography.com
Click to EnlargePhotography has been both a means of excitement and healing for me. Excitement because I have the opportunity to be successful and show the world through my eyes. Healing because it gives me an outlet to destress from every day worries and strife. When I was introduced to photography at 10yrs old I would never have been able to image where it was going to take me to today. I like how connected I can be with any subject whether its one of my 5 children or a bug in the grass. My favourites variety of photography is People & Landscapes but I will shoot anything in my path 🙂 I have found My Centre.
My Girls
by Doreen Altman
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Box 252
Wembley, AB T0H 3S0
780-505-0873
lkgilje@hotmail.comCorporate, wedding and portrait photography, and original artwork.
- GOLDEN, Debbie
780-882-8749
debbiegolden56@hotmail.comNature and wildlife photography.
- MCLAUGHLIN, Catherine
780-402-6211
cmclaughlin@telusplanet.netFine art photography; informal portraits. Poetry; freelance writing.
Click to EnlargeCatherine McLaughlin picked up a camera 10 years ago and her work soon attracted attention. Most recently she has shown her photographs at the QE11 Hospital Courtyard Gallery and the Grande Cache Visitor’s Centre. She has toured parts of central and southern Alberta twice, sharing her photography and offering public readings of her Peace Country poetry. - PETTIT, Don
1204 – 103 Ave
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2G9
250-782-6068
1-866-373-8488
info@peacephotographics.com
www.peacephotographics.comPeace Region nature photography, graphic design, publishing, marketing, product development, and giclée printing.
Click to EnlargeAs a photographer, I enjoy being on the land and close to nature, for it is there that I can most easily lose my ego and intellect to experience that very elusive and refreshing creative flow. The Peace Country is the perfect place for this. I use technically advanced photographic techniques and large prints to reveal the invisible, and to help my audience increase their understanding and appreciation of the natural world and their place within it. Photography has always been, and always will be, a technologically driven, constantly evolving art form with unlimited possibilities that just keep expanding. For me, that’s half the fun! - POPIK, Candice
8821 104 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB T8X 1K9
780 518 3001
info@popikphotography.com
www.popikphotography.comPopik Photography offers maternity, wedding, family, newborn, event photography, graphic design, publishing, marketing, product development, giclee printing.
Click to EnlargeCandice began taking photos at a young age, loving capturing every moment in the world around her. After years of establishing her own acclaimed stock photography portfolio for her web design business and studying the ins and outs of photography through courses and workshops throughout the province, Candice begun a career in portraits and weddings in 2006. Candice’s portfolio captures the regular, everyday the moments of community life, from the mundane to the profound. Her most popular commercial work focuses on photographing the stages of pregnancy, infancy, children, families, wedding and couples. As her skill as an artist matured, Candice reconciled the fact that creative drive and talent often need to be tempered with a delicate, deeply personal human touch. The mother of an autistic son, Candice’s life experiences fostered a keen interest in developing in helping others coping with special needs. Candice’s photography has been commercially licensed for use in catalogues, web sites, billboards, photo frames, brochures, magazines and news articles.
Forever Love
by Candice Popik
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