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Past ShowsImages posted on this page are intended as pleasing reminders of some of the artwork at past art shows. This webpage is the result of a collaboration by Julie Nygaard, show photographer, and Ron Greenaway, CVAC webmaster.2010 The Cowichan Valley Arts Council (CVAC) presented SASS~e, the 40th annual Spring Arts Show and Sale extravaganza from April 21 - 25, 2010.
The annual spring art show featured over 100 acclaimed artists of the Cowichan Valley, showing over 200 recent works of art. 2010 Award Winners People's Choice AwardCrystal Heath, Poppies and lavender Award of Honour Joel Blaicher, Lurking Caiman Tom Faue, Little Big Man, for Joe Fard Sonia Galbraith, Take The Ribbon From Your Hair Crystal Heath, Untitled Abstract Sirius Hickling, It's not a Penguin Tammie Hunter, Daydream Betty Locke, Beautiful Things Jo Ludwig, Landed Heather Martin-McNab, The Response Gayle McIvor, Cloak of Cosmic Consciousness Award of Merit Dennis J. A. Brown, Andrew's Influence Daniel Cline, Ascending George Cruickshank, Holocaust Suitcase Daniel Deschamps, Oración Angus Galbraith, Igloo Jennifer Hedge, Past, Present Peter Lawson, Howe Sound Heather Martin-McNab, Ascending Bernadette McCormack, Woman Divine Edie Miller, Cats' Night Out Françoise Moulin Durham, Woman's Paintbrush in the Forest J. Neil Newton, The Last Message Julie Nygaard, The Walls Unite Maria Raynor, Basket Study Susan Whyte, Contrast #2 2009
Judges, Glen Spicer and Iris Churcher, awarded 10 awards of Honour and 15 Awards of Merit to this year's artists based on impact, originality, technique, composition, and presentation. Visitors to the show had no trouble selecting this year's People's Choice award. Receiving the highest number of votes was Sonia Galbraith's kissi stone sculpture, Summer Breeze. "I like to focus on the beauty that surrounds us and on those things which fill us with awe... I find it immensely rewarding to release an expressive sculpture from a lifeless piece of stone, or a beautiful vessel from a lump of clay." The Cowichan Valley Arts Council would like to extend its thanks to all those who helped to make this event a success. Not only did valley artists create an accomplished selection of artworks, they also lent their talents as volunteer hosts for the exhibition. The attending public enjoyed demonstrations offered by the hosts including and array of bookmarks and mini watercolours painted by Bernice Sutton, bookmarks beautifully penned by members of the Warmland Calligraphers, and a fascinating printmaking demo by the Printmakers Only Group. The demos added colour and interest to an already exciting exhibition. Special thanks go out to our many sponsors including Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre, Leaf and Petal, Thrifty Foods, OK Tire, Beverly Corners Market Place, Island Savings Centre, Sun Valley Mall, The Ribbon Palace, Home Hardware, Mark’s Instant Sign Shop, Film Cowichan: Cowichan International Aboriginal Film Festival, Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival Society, Duncan Garage Showroom, Rembrandt's Chocolates, Cowichan Folk Guild, BC Gaming Commission and the BC Arts Council. Click on artist name and artwork title to view artwork. The People's Choice was Sonia Galbraith: Summer Breeze |
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2009 Art Show award winners and a few others |
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