ART FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Past and upcoming art festivals, auctions, fundraisers, shows, and sales.
2021
THIS YEAR HAS SEEN MANY EVENTS PUT ON HOLD OR SIGNIFICANTLY MODIFIED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS AND CLOSURES. HOWEVER, THIS AUTUMN HAS SEEN A FEW STARTING TO GO AHEAD, SO CHECK BELOW FOR WHAT’S ON.
Dundas Valley School of Art’s LITTLE BLACK FRAME Event – NOVEMBER 27, 2021
NOVEMBER 27
Little Black Frame is a variation on the art lottery format and I will have an artwork in the event. When your number is called, you’ll have the chance to choose your favourite stunning art piece from a selection of 150+ unique works, each one showcased in a little black frame. Created by established and emerging artists, you won’t know who made your masterpiece until it’s in your hands since the artists don’t sign the fronts. This is what makes it so much fun! It will be an online event due to COVID-19. Tickets and information to this very fun event can be found at their website.
21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 2S1
NOVEMBER 12 from 7 PM – 10 PM at the GASWORKS
The Shalem Network Art Lottery is a fundraising event for RE-create Outreach Art Studio. This event will be lively and fun as it celebrates the arts community in Hamilton while profiling and fundraising critical support for Re-create. Guests will enjoy entertainment, delicious food and drink and visual storytelling that shares the importance and transformational power of RE-create. I have donated an artwork to this event. Buy your tickets and get more information by clicking the link above.
OCTOBER 16 & 17 from 10 AM – 5 PM
I am a Guest Artist at STUDIO 3 on the Beyond the Valley Studio Tour. I will have my aerial and aviation photography, along with my acrylic and encaustic paintings at this studio tour in Dundas. There are 11 artists in six studios throughout Dundas where you’ll find some fabulous art, pottery, woodcraft, photography, glasswork and jewellery by some of the area’s more notable artists. Many of us have exhibited at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Carnegie Gallery, Earls Court Gallery and Dundas Valley School of Art’s gallery and events to name a few! It is free and a fabulous chance to meet the artists and see where the magic happens! More info at their website.
Dundas Valley School of Art’s 50th Annual Art Auction
21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 2S1
Online auction due to COVID-19.
The main fundraiser of the year for the Dundas Valley School of Art, this 50th Annual Art Auction was held entirely online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Welcome Inn “Art Feeds” Online art Auction
An Online Art Auction from April 14 – 19, 2021, featuring the work of local artists to provide support and awareness to our Food Bank initiative.
The auction was held entirely online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
2020
ALL CANCELLED OR SIGNIFICANTLY MODIFIED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND CLOSURES.
Little Black Frame Mystery Art Night
December 5, 2020, 7:00 p.m. – DVSA Loft Studio
I’m excited to once again have a “mystery artwork” in this very fun and special fundraising event at Dundas Valley School of Art. With COVID-19 restrictions, a modified event is planned.
2019
Little Black Frame Mystery Art Night
November 9, 2019, 7:00 p.m. – DVSA Loft Studio
I’m excited to once again have a “mystery artwork” in this very fun and special fundraising event at Dundas Valley School of Art. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and art! Established and emerging artists have created artwork, signed on the back. Ticket holders are called up one by one to choose their favourite art piece, only then do they find out who made it! Looking forward to an exciting evening.
Hamilton Arts Week Launch at the COTTON FACTORY
Sat Jun 15, 2019, 13:30 – 23:00
270 Sherman Ave N, Hamilton, ON
Enjoy an EPIC outdoor Hamilton Arts Week Launch Party in the Cotton Factory courtyard! A day full of fun and surprises awaits you… A family-friendly arts and music festival all day that shifts into an evening concert with over 20 special guest performers including Alfie Smith, Tannis Slimmon, Hamilton Aerial Group, Trout Lily, DJ Aerlie Wild, Rod Nettagog, Bel Canto Strings, Neema Children’s Choir, Wax Mannequin, Michelle Titian, Matty Simpson, DJ Aerlie Wild & DEEPS!
$5 Gate | Children 10 and under FREE (gates open at 1:30 pm)
Free SHUTTLE ART BUS courtesy of the Hamilton Arts Council through the support of the Incite Foundation, the Seedworks and Attridge Transportation.
Oakville Art Society’s 2019 Live and Silent Art Auction
560 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario L6L 6S1
Free previews and silent auction bids: June 7th – 15th.
LIVE AUCTION:
Sat, June 15, 2019, doors open 19:00
Live auction beings 20:00
Admission $15, ticket includes entry to the live and silent auction, wine, and music.
(Note: My “Black Industry No. 2” will be in the LIVE AUCTION)
Dundas Valley School of Art’s 49th Annual Art Auction
Free Previews:
Thursday, April 4 & Friday, April 5, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.,
Saturday, April 6, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Live Auction:
Saturday, April 6, 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.)
21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 2S1
The main fundraiser of the year, the bidding begins April 4, 2019 for the 49th edition of Dundas Valley School of Art’s Annual Art Auction. This year’s edition features pieces from art world masters such as Pablo Picasso, works from iconic Canadian artists such as Conrad Furey and Abraham Anghik Ruben, and a vast selection of artwork by the region’s finest new and established artists. Over 1,500 original works will be on display in all mediums – paintings, pastels, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, pottery, glass, fibre art, jewellery and more. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to purchase original, high-quality and affordable artwork.
NOTE: I have ten encaustic and cold wax paintings as well as two aviation prints in this juried auction.
2018
Little Black Frame Mystery Art Night
November 10, 2018
I’m excited to once again have a “mystery artwork” in this very fun and special SOLD OUT fundraising event at Dundas Valley School of Art. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and art! Established and emerging artists have created an artwork, signed on the back. Ticket holders are called up one by one to choose their favourite art piece, only then do they find out who made it! Looking forward to an exciting evening.
Supercrawl 2018
James North, Hamilton, ON Booth #V15
James North at Vine
Juried arts and music festival sure to inspire and delight lovers of arts and culture. The three-day festival fills the closed off street of James North in Hamilton. I will have new aerial and aviation prints, landscape and art prints, postcards, greeting cards and more. There is something for everyone.
Friday, September 14, 2018 6:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday, September 15, 2018 12:00pm – 1:00am
Sunday, September 16, 2018 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Admission: free
Art Gallery of Hamilton Rental & Sales Program
Encaustic/mixed media painting: “Industrial Night”.
The 8th Annual Art Lottery, Centre[3] with Earls Court Gallery
June 18th, 2018 6 -10 pm
Earls Court Gallery
215 Ottawa St. N.,
Hamilton, ON 905-527-6685
I’m very happy to be a part of this great art event held by Centre[3] in co-operation with Earls Court in Hamilton with my encaustic diptych entitled “Sol” as one of the art pieces up for grabs. There are a limited number of tickets on sale as of May 1 and they are selling out quickly!
Dundas Valley School of Juried Student Art Show
May 3 – June 4, 2018
This art show, with works selected by Barry Coombs – Artist and DVSA instructor and Andrea Jackman – Curator, Earls Court Gallery runs from May 3 to June 1 at Dundas Valley School of Art. Held in DVSA Gallery, the opening reception and jurors’ comments take place on May 3, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Dundas Valley School of Art’s 48th Annual Art Auction
Thurs April 5 to Sat April 7, 2018
21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 2S1
The main fundraiser of the year, the bidding begins April 5, 2019 for the 49th edition of Dundas Valley School of Art’s Annual Art Auction. This year’s edition features pieces from art world masters such as Pablo Picasso, works from iconic Canadian artists such as Conrad Furey and Abraham Anghik Ruben, and a vast selection of artwork by the region’s finest new and established artists. Over 1,500 original works will be on display in all mediums – paintings, pastels, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, pottery, glass, fibre art, jewellery and more. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to purchase original, high-quality and affordable artwork. NOTE: I have thirteen artworks and photography in this juried auction.
2017
Little Black Frame Mystery Art Night
November 4, 2017
I’m excited to have a “mystery artwork” in this very fun and special SOLD OUT fundraising event at Dundas Valley School of Art. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and art! Established and emerging artists have created an artwork, signed on the back. Ticket holders are called up one by one to choose their favourite art piece, only then do they find out who made it! Looking forward to an exciting evening.
James North, Hamilton, ON Booth #V4,
Mohawk Sponsor zone, James North at Vine
Juried arts and music festival sure to inspire and delight lovers of arts and culture. The three-day festival fills the closed off street of James North in Hamilton. I will have new aerial and aviation prints, landscape and art prints, postcards, greeting cards and more. Don’t miss the special bin of deeply discounted matted prints! There is something for everyone.
“A Day on the Bridge” Fundraiser
Auction Preview Reception Thursday June 1, 2017, 7 – 9 pm
Auction Preview: June 2 & 3, 2017, Noon to 7 pm
Main event: Sunday, June 11, 2017
McQuesten High-Level Bridge,
York Blvd., Hamilton
On Sunday, June 11, 2017, spend “A Day On The Bridge” with your family, friends and neighbours. Celebrate our magnificent natural surroundings while commemorating Canada’s 150th birthday. Enjoy food, fun, activities, arts and music on the bridge throughout the day, and then a gala fundraising dinner and grand finale celebration to cap off the night. The historic McQuesten High-Level Bridge offers a magnificent vantage point from which to view Cootes Paradise, Hamilton Harbour and the Niagara Escarpment. I have one of my aerial photographs of Cootes Paradise in a silent auction and am one of 20 or so local artists participating. Previews and bidding beginning for the silent auction begin June 1, 7 to 9 p.m. with an opening reception and continue June 2 and 3, 12 to 7 p.m. at 370 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. The auction will finish off under a tent on the bridge on Sunday, June 11.
Art Gallery of Hamilton Art Sale
Apr 27 – 30, 2017
123 King Street West Hamilton ON, L8P 4S8
Visitor Info T: 905.527.6610
This is the 10th anniversary of the AGH Art Sale. Over the years they have attracted an ever-growing community of art collectors and art lovers in Hamilton and beyond and raised the profile of a wide selection of local and regional artists working in many styles, mediums and price points. Organised by Gallery’s Art Rental + Sales program, the Art Sale has benefitted both artists and Gallery alike, supporting participating artists and raising much-needed funds to support AGH programming. I have two industrial and three aviation framed prints in this prestigious juried sale.
Dundas Valley School of Art’s 47th Annual Art Auction
Thurs April 6 to Sat April 8, 2017
21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 2S1
The main fundraiser of the year, bidding begins April 6th for the 47th Dundas Valley School of Art’s Annual Art Auction. This year’s edition features pieces from art world masters such as Picasso and Renoir, works from iconic Canadian artists such as Frank Panabaker, Conrad Furey and Robert Bateman, and a vast selection of artwork by the region’s finest new and established artists. Over 1,400 original works will be on display in all mediums – paintings, pastels, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, pottery, glass, fibre art, jewellery and more. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to purchase original, high-quality and affordable artwork. NOTE: I have two aviation and one aerial framed prints in this juried auction as well as one framed encaustic industrial piece and one framed acrylic painting of Sherman Falls.
2016
James North, Hamilton, ON
Booth #R4, Mohawk Sponsor zone, James North at York/Wilson
Juried arts and music festival sure to inspire and delight lovers of arts and culture. The three-day festival fills the closed off street of James North in Hamilton. I will have new aerial and aviation prints, landscape and art prints, postcards, greeting cards and more. Don’t miss the special bin of deeply discounted matted prints! There is something for everyone.
BUY AT THE SHOW, DELIVERY AVAILABLE!
Friday, September 9th, 2016 – 6:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday, September 10th, 2016 – 12:00pm – 12:00am
Sunday, September 11th, 2016 – 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Admission: free
Dundas Valley School of Art’s 46th Annual Art Auction
The main fundraiser of the year and bidding begins April 7th for the 46th Dundas Valley School of Art’s Annual Art Auction. This year’s edition features must-see pieces from art world masters such as Picasso, Renoir and Miró, works from iconic Canadian artists such as Alex Colville and Abraham Anghik Ruben, and a vast selection of artwork by the region’s finest new and established artists.
NOTE: I had three aviation and two aerial framed prints in the show and all five pieces sold.
Thurs April 7 to Sat April 9, 2016
21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 2S1
2015
James North General Store Black Friday ONE DAY Sale
James North General Store, 261 James S North, Hamilton, ON
Up to 50% off select items. Great gift ideas.
HAMILTON, AERIAL, AVIATION, LANDSCAPE AND NATURE Fine Art prints.
Matted and sealed in crystal bags OR matted and framed under glass.
Friday, November 27, 2015
Sugar and Spice Holiday Market
The Spice Factory, 121 Hughson Street North, Hamilton, ON
A juried arts, crafts and locally made creative works of many categories, all from the Hamilton and local surrounding area. Enjoy an evening of holiday shopping, music, great food and holiday spirits.
Sat November 28, 2015
5pm – 9:30pm
Admission: free
Supercrawl 2015, Hamilton, ON – Booth V40
Juried arts festival weekend of art and music on James Street North in Hamilton
James Street North, Hamilton, ON
Sat Sept 12 – Sun 13, 2015
Sat: Noon to 11PM,
Sun: Noon to 6PM
Admission: free
PanAm Games Cultural Showcase, Hamilton, ON
Juried arts and cultural fair and celebratory weekend-long festival to the PanAm Games.
Pier 4 Park, 64 Leander Drive, Hamilton ON
Sat July 25 – Sun July 26, 2015
Sat: Noon to 11 PM,
Sun: Noon to 6 PM
Admission: free
It’s Your Festival, Hamilton, ON
Juried art exhibition, Gage Park.
1000 Main St. East
Thu July 9 – Sun July 12, 2015
1 PM – 8 PM
Admission: free
Village Station Bazaar, Hamilton, ON
June 14, 2015
Arts and crafts sale, participated as an artist of James North General Store.
2014
Supercrawl, Hamilton, ON
Sept 13-14, 2014
Juried arts festival weekend of art and music on James Street North in Hamilton.