Thursday, July 31, 2014

Heritage Alive

Manitoulin Barn (1)  April Martin 2014
Ceramic with earthenware glaze
slab construction, kiln fired

Manitoulin Barn (2) April Martin 2014
Ceramic with earthenware glaze
slab construction, kiln fired
Manitoulin Barn 3 (April Martin 2014
Ceramic with earthenware glaze
slab construction, kiln fired
Manitoulin Barn (1detail) April Martin 2014
Ceramic with earthenware glaze
slab construction, kiln fired


Heritage Alive is a judged exhibition of local art held every year in the Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah, Manitoulin Island.   Judith e Martin was one of the judges this year.  The other judge was Joyce Young.  The curator, Heidi Ferguson, stepped in to judge mixed media along with Joyce (Judith declared conflict) and photography along with Judith (Joyce declared conflict).  The museum staff chose the Heritage award.  All other awards were decided by Joyce and Judy.

Two of April's three barns were entered into exhibition.  (#2 and #3 above) They both won awards, see below for complete list.


The 21st Heritage Alive opens to the public Thursday July 31 at 7 pm. Awards will be announced, refreshments will be served.  It is a good exhibition, containing pastel, acrylic, watercolour, and oil paintings, as well as beautiful photographs of the area.   Most of the items are for sale.  The exhibit remains open until August 30.
Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah  
Monday- Wednesday- 9:00-4:30
  Telephone: 705 368 2367


Update August 2:

Best of Show - Sue Lampinen for Ten Mile Point View
Best pastel - Sue Lampinen for Ten Mile Point View
Best acrylic - Gail Meehan for Dancing Flowers
Best watercolour - Pauline Tofflemire for Frosty Morning
Best oil - Patti Johnstone for Weather Worn
Best photograph -  Claire Lefebvre for Model T Ford
Best pencil drawing - Paulette Soganich for Mr. Finch's Barn
Best mixed media - April Martin for Manitoulin Barn 2
Best youth - Quintin McGregor for Snow Shadow Express
Best first time exhibitor - Judith Kenigson for Horsehair Pot
Curator's choice - Paulette Stewart for Grace Lake
Staff Favourite - Beth Bouffard for Bagel Breakfast al fresco

Heritage award - April Martin for Manitoulin Barn 3

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