The People Have Chosen

One hundred and five visitors have cast their votes for a final winner from the Annual Juried Show.
Congratulations Kathleen Poste for your painting "Cows at the Fence".
It was clearly the People's Choice!

The Juried Show reception was a hit. We had 83 visitors attend. We had great food from Seven Shores Cafe, and wonderful jazz from Jazz Cafe Noir. Peter Etril Snyder, one of our jurors, assisted me in welcoming everyone. These were the winners announced:

1st Place - Erwin Rummel, for his "Corn and Green Peppers"
2ns Place - Kathleen Poste, for her "Tree Island"
3rd Place - Pat Kalyn, for her "June 31st Rhapsody"

Honourable Mentions go to:
Jim Heldmann, for his "Another Winter in Philipsburg"
Wendy Albrecht, for her "Night Bird"
Teri Keenliside, for her "Winter Morn"

Congratulations to everyone! There is one more prize yet - the People's Choice Award will be announced right here at the end of the month.

Annual Juried Show on Now!

The Jurors have finished their work, and the selected paintings are on the walls. Come to the Button Factory, October 2 to 30, to see Rhythm of Life, our annual juried show. This year's jurors - Peter Etril Snyder, Robert Achtemichuk, and Marshall Ward - have selected 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes, and 3 honourable mentions. The winners will be announced at the reception this Friday, October 9, 5pm to 7pm.

This year's reception will feature jazz music by Jazz Cafe Noir and food from Seven Shores Cafe.

Participating Artists are:

Wendy Albrecht
Rouaida Al-madrmani
Jane Bayne
Nicole Coviello
David Crow
Sanela Dizdar
Adele Figliomeni
Frances Gregory
Jim Heldmann
Carol Hughes
Pat Kalyn
Teri Keenliside
Linda Kellar
Jean Marshall
Kathleen Poste
Don Routly
Erwin Rummel
Dawna Saba
Ann Vandenberg Sczyrba
Gail Vanderzee
Nicole Waddick
Brian Whitfield
Leandra Zarnow

Painting Contest, Word on the Street 2009

The Button Factory, Neruda Productions and Latin Life Magazine were at Victoria Park on Saturday for the Word on the Street festival. We hosted a painting contest for kids aged 5-14. The winner will have their painting featured on the front cover of the next issue of Latin Life! Other prizes included a Chapters gift card, and a night at the movies! We had 45 entries, and the decision was tough.
The theme of the paintings: fall.
The winners: Oliver and Eric!

10 Benefits for WCAC Members and 10 Reasons Why You Should Be a Member Too!

1. WCAC Members get 15% off all WCAC courses and workshops
2. WCAC members get 15% off at State of the Art Supplies (84 King Street North Waterloo, ON N2J 2X4 - (519) 725-8585)
3. WCAC members can join the Sketch Club each Wednesday morning, 10am to 12noon for $2
4. WCAC members can attend KWSA meetings, the first Tuesday of every month
5. WCAC members can show their works in two annual exhibits: Colours of Art members show in April, and the Annual Juried Show in October
6. WCAC members get the Program Catalogue first
7. WCAC members can attend the Annual General Meeting each year and vote in members to the Board of Directors
8. WCAC members get regualar emails informing them about upcoming events and exhibition opportunities
9. WCAC members have free access to the media lab
10. It only costs $30 for an individual and $50 for a family for 12 months!
    

Take the time to read this wonderful article by our own Life Drawing Instructor, Marshall Ward.
http://www.waterloochronicle.ca/opinions/article/187606

Dear Members,
It is that time of year again, where we all gather for the Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors and I look forward to seeing you Thursday September 24 at 7pm at the Button Factory to present our annual report and financials, as well as a special tribute to our past Executive Director Sher DiCiccio.

Please look for a letter in the mail from me with the agenda and Board news, as well as a proxy voting form if you are unable to attend.
See you there!
- Lauren Judge, General Manager