Distinctly Canadian Art Exhibition, 2010

A Group Exhibition Celebrating the Art of the Ontario Society of Artists and the Royal Canadian Academy

Aurora, Ontario – The Aurora Cultural Centre is proud to present Distinctly Canadian: Celebrating the Fine Art of Members of the Ontario Society of Artists and the Royal Canadian Academy. The show will launch on Thursday, September 9 at 7 p.m. in the Blue Gallery at the Centre. The public is warmly invited to attend the launch to meet many of the artists who will be in attendance, including those from Aurora, King City and Newmarket. The show features paintings and contemporary sculpture from 10 artists with national and international reputations, and will continue through until October 30^th. Admission is free.

Guest Curator Clare Bolton feels that this exhibit will be one of the most exceptional and visually exciting art exhibits in York Region this fall:

“All artists in this show have acquired designations from the OSA or the RCA (and in some cases both) that acknowledge the level of excellence they have attained in skill and concepts as expressed through their mediums. They inspire future artists to train and respect the profession and stretch themselves to strive for originality beyond the ordinary. To curate an exhibit of this quality, in this beautifully-restored facility, is an uplifting experience.”

Participating Artists

Leon Belsky, OSA, Toronto                                       Linda Finn, OSA, Elliot Lake

Lillian Michiko Blakey, OSA, Aurora                          Hugh LeRoy, RCA, Newmarket

George Boyer, OSA, Newmarket                              Ernestine Tahedl, OSA, RCA, King City

Carmel Brennan, OSA, Sunderland                          Gerd Untermann, OSA, Claremont

Edward Falkenberg, OSA, RCA, Claremont             Yetvart Garbis Yaghdjian, OSA, Toronto

The Ontario Society of Artists, founded in 1872, is Canada’s longest continuing art society. Their mandate is to foster and promote the visual arts through exhibitions, publications and arts advocacy. The Royal Canadian Academy was founded in 1883, and recognizes visual artists who have demonstrated excellence and honours in their achievements. Both organizations have rigorous set of standards that require the highest level of commitment and achievement from artist members.

The Aurora Cultural Centre is located in the recently-renovated Church Street School in the heart of Aurora. Dedicated to fostering the arts, culture and heritage of Aurora, the facility offers concerts, community events and arts-related shows, and will launch a slate of instructional programs and workshops this Fall. The Centre is located at 22 Church Street, directly east of the Aurora Public Library. Accessible entrance is located at the north doors.

To speak with the Curator, or to arrange an artist interview, please contact:

Clare Bolton

Guest Curator

Tel: 905 953-0901