Creative Profile – Our Local Art Galleries
The Art Gallery in the “Mary Webb Centre for the Arts” in Highgate, Chatham-Kent,has been a showplace for artists and crafters of our larger community since 2010, along with the wonderful live concerts.
At present we represent 30-35 artists. Gallery hours are Thursday from 2-4 pm., evenings at each concert, and by appointment. Please call Christa Eggers, gallery co-ordinator, to visit at different times. We welcome new submissions to display your work. At present we represent 30- 35 artists. 15% of sales go towards the MWC operating expenses. There are no other fees. Artist’s work is not juried — we support all of our wonderful and talented area artists and crafters.
During the concert season from Sept. to May, an artist’s or group’s art work is featured on our 2 Featured Artist walls for 2 months, and a write up about the artist with photos, is published in the Concert Programs. The Featured Artist’s work is also displayed along with all of our gallery Artists/Crafters on the MWC website gallery page. Any artist/crafter can apply for a Featured Artist display time period. Also a lively and diverse group of artists meets every Tuesday at the MWC in our “Open Studio” from 10-4pm. to paint together from mid Nov. to mid April. All are welcome! $5 fee per Tuesday for use of the MWC. In July and August we paint outdoors at various sites.
2 sessions of art classes for all mediums and levels of expertise are held in the spring and fall, with Christa Eggers, instructor.
Please phone or email Christa for more information about the gallery, to display your work, classes, Open Studio, and to view the gallery.
phone: 519-365-1519, email: eggers.christa.artist@gmail.com website: marywebbcentre.ca
The Art and heirloom Shoppe is a unique art gallery found in the downtown core of Chatham, Ontario. Located at 137 King St W, it is conveniently located near other locally owned businesses. Its purpose is to bring the best of the art of southwestern Ontario to Chatham-Kent.
Believed to be the largest privately owned gallery between Windsor and London, the shoppe is home to over 55 artists. For a reasonable fee, the artists get to display and sell their work here, and to be part of a monthly on-line auction each month. The shoppe is always manned by an artist. It is a non-profit organization that helps out with many community fundraising initiatives, whether it be donating money or art.
In addition to the huge variety of art displayed on the walls, the shoppe also has sculpture, jewellery, woodworking, pottery and most appealing, antiques, the heirloom part of the name. There is an interesting array of vintage pieces ranging from furniture to china and glass. You are sure to find something nostalgic that will delight you!
The shoppe enjoys being part of the community and as such has played a significant role in events such as Crow Fest. They also participate in functions put on by the town and local BIA. The shoppe makes the downtown more beautiful with its themed window displays of art and ‘heirlooms’. Stop by Wednesday to Saturday between 11-4 pm. Remember, the Art and Heirloom Shoppe is the place with the stunning chandeliers!
The Studio Art Gallery is a new art gallery in the heart of Dresden, Ontario, a small and inviting community. I am dedicated to supporting and promoting local artists and providing an opportunity to showcase their work in a welcoming space. My mission is to engage community audiences, connect artists with collectors, promote creativity and learning and to inspire passion and appreciation for arts and culture. I am passionate about promoting art and community events and supporting arts and cultural activities in our broader community of Chatham-Kent.The response to this new arts experience in our small but vibrant community has been overwhelming and to date I have welcomed 19 remarkable artists to The Studio Art Gallery, each with their own unique style.
Meet the 19 local artists that are currently exhibiting their work at The Studio Art Gallery;
you can find their work, beautifully displayed at 159 Brown Street, Dresden Wednesday to Saturday, 11-4pm and late ’til 8 on Thursdays through the holiday season or visit The Artists Gallery on our website https://thestudioartgallery.square.site/the-artists-gallery
Ann Kirkham – @ Ann Kirkham Art
Anne (Lang) Higgs
Breanna Rowley – https://breannarowley.squarespace.com/
Benda Henry – https://dragonflystainedglass.ca/
Carrie Rose – https://www.instagram.com/caroseart/
Dava Robichaud – https://www.instagram.com/davarobichaudart/
Jill Wolsing – @ JillyBean Designs
Marie Harold – https://www.instagram.com/gram4242/
Lee Highgate – @ Glass, vintage & whimsy
Justine Herder – https://www.instagram.com/justine_makes_paintings/
James McLean – https://www.instagram.com/author.j.mclean/?hl=en
Meghan Peeters – https://www.instagram.com/m_peetersart/
Sarah Steele – https://www.instagram.com/steele_stuff/
Leah Smith
Becky Fixter – https://www.instagram.com/beckyfixter/
Christy Obalek – https://www.christyobalek.com/
Suzanne Spisani – https://www.spisanidesigns.com/
Shelley Webster
Leslie Jones
As always, we’re encouraging you to SHOP LOCAL this holiday season!
