Sue Carstairs

Former Studio Tour member [on sabbatical] Sue Carstairs has a book out about saving turtles. 

"Carstairs, the chief medical officer at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre and professor of veterinary science, explains to readers clearly and concisely the many threats facing freshwater, marine and land turtles globally."

A link to her book is here

Stop - Gap

Many years ago, Stouffville resident Luke Anderson was involved in a tragic mountain bike accident that left him a paraplegic. Based on his experiences after his accident, Luke created an initiative called 'Stop-Gap;' ramps designed to create awareness as well as access for individuals with handicaps.

Luke's initiative began in Stouffville, where he grew up and now he wants to push forward in Toronto. Check out this great video featuring Luke himself explaining his vision.


Now, Luke and his mother have organized a fundraiser for Stop Gap and asked the arts community for help. Twelve artists will be creating unique art on a Stop Gap ramp and they will be auctioned off to raise money for the cause. Studio Tour artists Valeria Ashton, Diana Bullock, Sandra Burke, Margaret Grandison, Dianne Green and Ray McNeice will be lending their artistic talents to this cause!

Below are photos of the ramp/paintings

Valerie Ashton (C)

Margaret Grandison (C)

Diana Bullock (C)

  

 Sandra Cole Burke (C)

Ray McNeice (C)

Dianne Green (C)

David Clubine

View watercolour scenes from Stouffville by David Clubine at the The Cornerhouse on Main restaurant, downtown Stouffville for the month of March.

Also your invited 

Three Tour members - one location

There is a new venue for artists in Stouffville! 

Four of Ray McNeice's watercolours, five of Margaret Grandison's watercolours and two of James Wilkes’s photographs are included in an upcoming Original Art Exhibition and Sale at "The Gallery at Imperial Centre". The Gallery is located at 37 Sandiford Drive on the second floor of the Imperial Centre. 

The title of the exhibition is “Landscapes” and  runs from Thursday, Feb 14 through March 17, 2013.  

Margaret Grandison

Ray McNeice

Opening Night and Artist Reception is Thursday, Feb 21st from 5:00 t0 7:00. Visit with Ray and Margaret. (James is in Labrador and will be unable to attend) 

Please drop by to see this exciting new show and check out this wonderful venue!

Hope to see you there,

Strwaberry Festival

Here are some photos from our set up at the Strawberry Festival on June 30:

 

If you didn't get your 2012 brochure at the festival, make sure you pick one up at one of our sponsor locations including the Latcham Gallery and For the Love of Jo. They will be available all around Town up until the Tour!

Ray McNeice at For the Love of Jo

Studio Tour artist Ray McNeice has just hung some 20 of his pen & inks drawings, watercolour and acrylic paintings at "For the Love Jo", a very arts-supportive coffee house on the Main Street in Stouffville. He hopes that those in the area will drop by for a look during the month of July and to support these generous folks. Great coffee, food and atmosphere!

James Wilkes

James Wilkes is an award-winning environmental photographer whose work has appeared in Canadian magazines and gallery exhibitions. He has been fortunate to visit and live in several remote communities, photographing the natural and cultural worlds across Asia and the Americas. Behind the lens, James sees ecological and cultural diversity as inextricably linked and he is inspired by the communicative ability of images to raise awareness and deepen our appreciation of the planet and its peoples.

This  work can be viewed at the Love of Jo, downtown Stouffville until March 1 and then at the Cornerhouse Restaurant for the month of April. Make sure you stop by and see this beautiful photography!

http://www.visualvoices.ca

Happy Canada Day

Happy Canada Day. Beautiful day today, weather was perfect in Stouffville!
Make sure you stop at the Stouffville Studio Tour booth by the Clock Tower during the Strawberry Festival in downtown Stouffville to pick up our 2011 brochure.

They're ready

Our 2011 Studio Tour Brochures are now available.

All of our artists will have a supply as will Latcham Gallery and all of our sponsors or stop by the Studio Tour booth at the Stouffville Strawberry Festival July 2nd.

Make sure you get your copy!

Cornerhouse on Main

The Cornerhouse on Main Restaurant in downtown Stouffville is featuring Studio Tour artist John Walmsley 's work from now until June 7th. Stop by and see his paintings.

Preview artists' work at...

...the following locations in Stouffville:

For the Love of Jo coffee shop

Latcham Gallery foyer

Corner House Restaurant

Stouffville Picture Framing Studio

Studio Tour Artists exhibit at coffee shop

Five weeks away from the 10th Annual Whitchurch-Stouffville Studio Tour! Participating artists' works can be viewed at For the Love of Jo Coffee Shop on Main Street Stouffville. Pick up a brochure and plan your visit to the tour.

www.stouffvillestudiotour.com