English-Language Arts Network

Vernissage: Nov. 21st at 7 pm

Galerie McKenzie Marcotte is pleased to be showing the work of two consecutive generations of Granger artists, icon painter Christine Granger and her daughters who are linked by the common experiences in the life events of a family as well as a passion and talent for expressing their own journeys using personal imagery and colour.

MARY BOGDAN
MADONNA & CHILD OR  RE-PARENTING MY INNER CHILD
• Mixed media | Digital art | video •
This exhibition is composed of works never shown before in Montréal, and will be accompanied by the presentation of her new book Madonna & Child or  Re-parenting my Inner Child,  a collection of over 40 of her works published by HeuteKunst.

Vernissage: September 24, 2008, 5pm.
From September 24 to  December 24, 2008
Hall du Gesù, 1200, rue de Bleury    Place-des-Arts
Free visit Tuesday to Saturday   - 12  to 6 p.m -

Arts Sud-ouest, an atelier, art gallery and publishing house dedicated to the exhibition and support of artistic creation in Quebec, is pleased to announce the 2008 Holiday Show.

This year's offering will feature marionette, puppet, doll and jewelery art created by craftspeople of Quebec, as well as a collection of block prints and wood carvings.

Gallery hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Sunday - noon until 5:00 pm.

The 15th edition of Christmas in the park A public event held this year in the park Lahaie from December 4th to December 23rd.

This is an event for the whole family; music, lights, and local and international artists will be their to entertain you and yours.

All sizes of Christmas trees will be available to buy on site to help support the event!

Local venders will also be on site with hot wine, roasted chestnuts, and many other hot finger foods!

So please come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas!

Come to Librairie Drawn & Quarterly during December 15-January 14th, 2009 to get a chance to see original artworks by acclaimed illustrator Jillian Tamaki, who with her cousin co-authored the critically acclaimed and award winning graphic novel Skim.

For one month, her illustrations and sketches will be up for you to peruse and see not only her amazing talent but also the process of what goes into building her artwork.

All levels are welcome from first time amateurs who want to try the basic drawing exercise to professional artists honing their skills.

For 15$, you get small group sizes, a professional and experienced model, and perfect lighting and temperature. Most importantly a comfortable and creative atmosphere is assured. Plenty of red and white wine, cheeses, nuts etc. will be served. So come ready to eat, converse, drink and draw!

Please come by and see our new artisans and their works of art timed perfectly for your Christmas shopping. Exhibition for the month of December, store hours apply.

Photo Op a selection of photography and paintings by Mark Slutsky, Melanie Garcia,
Heidi Daehler, Kevin Ledo, Steve Durand, Andrew Plum, and Aaron McConomy.

Vernissage Thursday, December 18th 2008 from 6 to 8pm
Show runs from December 20th to February 7th

Last chance for people to do their Christmas shopping in a lovely, festive, and friendly environment and meet the crafty makers, themselves, at the fair.

A tradition in the Mile-End neighbourhood, offering a wide selection of hand-made creations that are original, while supporting local artists - over 65 vendors.

Saturday, December 20 from 10 AM to 7 PM
Sunday, December 21 from 10 AM to 5 PM

The Ukrainian Centre
405 Fairmount West (corner of Hutchison)

Rusty Plum will be holding a non-perishable food drive at the door (or
ask for a $3 donation) to benefit Herstreet/LaRueDesFemmes, which assists homeless women with housing and autonomy.