The Visual Arts Centre celebrated the start of a new year of artistic expression With three very interesting exhibitions. The main gallery was full of new works by local artists created in line with the theme, Inspired By… The side galleries, meanwhile, were filled by attist Michelle Spragg’s cosmic vision, Galaxia: Seeking Connection,and photographer Claire Paradis’ take on natural beauty, My (Ut)opia. Please click on this image to view larger version of it. David F. Rooney photo
By David F. Rooney
The Visual Arts Centre’s first new shows of 2017 opened last Friday with a good crowd in attendance.
The main gallery was full of new works by local artists created in line with the theme Inspired By… The side galleries, meanwhile, were filled by painter Michelle Spragg’s cosmic vision, Galaxia: Seeking Connection,and photographer Claire Paradis’ take on natural beauty, My (Ut)opia.
All three shows are 0pen to the public from noon until 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday until April 28.
In the meantime, here are a few images from the opening:
Carol Palladino and Margaret Pacaud (left) admire Ken Talbot’s very handsome Hiking Staff No. 1 and Hiking Staff No. 2, while two other patrons take in Sharon Kelley’s painting, Peggy’s Cove. David F. Rooney photoThese young men were quite taken by these bright and eye-catching paintings. David F. Rooney photoPhotographer Kip Wiley chats with Victoria Strange, the Visual Arts Centre’s executive director. David F. Rooney photo
