100 Years of Art in the Sault
In this 2012 year of centennial celebrations in Sault Ste. Marie, the Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) will present an exhibition, 100 Years of Art in the Sault, which consists of three components:
historical art, contemporary art, and a community art project.
The recent visit and work by artist John Hartman provided an inspiration to the community for this project. The unveiling of the Legacy Painting at the AGA's public opening on December 6th, 2012 at 7:00 pm will mark the completion of the Community Creative Art Project and the opening of 100 Years of Art in the Sault.
This project has been supported by the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage, the Ontario Arts Council and the City of Sault Ste Marie.
In this 2012 year of centennial celebrations in Sault Ste. Marie, the Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) will present an exhibition, 100 Years of Art in the Sault, which consists of three components:
historical art, contemporary art, and a community art project.
The recent visit and work by artist John Hartman provided an inspiration to the community for this project. The unveiling of the Legacy Painting at the AGA's public opening on December 6th, 2012 at 7:00 pm will mark the completion of the Community Creative Art Project and the opening of 100 Years of Art in the Sault.
This project has been supported by the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage, the Ontario Arts Council and the City of Sault Ste Marie.
John LaFord, Life of the Sault Rapids, 1980, acrylic on canvas, gift of Mrs. Elsie Jarrett
Photo: Callie Heppner |
Imagining Sault Ste. Marie
Part of 100 Years of Art in the Sault Curated by Michael Burtch December 6th, 2012 to February 16th, 2013 The historical component, Imagining Sault Ste. Marie, curated by Michael Burtch, will acknowledge the rich history and cultural fabric of Sault Ste. Marie and will include works from the AGA permanent collection as well as works on loan from other institutions, local artists and collectors. |
A peek at some Community Creative Art Project works during installation
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100 Years of Art in the Sault:
Community Collaborative Arts Project December 6th, 2012 to February 16th, 2013 The AGA called to residents of Sault Ste. Marie to participate in the Community Creative Art Project. People of all ages were invited to discover their creative side and create either a group, collaborative art piece or their individual works of art that represent Sault Ste. Marie as they see their city and their community. From November 5 until November 24, 2012 AGA volunteers and artists have been present at various community locations to facilitate collaborative art activities. These works will be displayed in the AGA's Project Room and Lobby spaces. |
John Hartman, Sault Ste. Marie From Above Essar Steel Works, 2012, oil on linen
Photo: Joseph Hartman |
John Hartman's Impressions of being (in the Soo)
Part of 100 Years of Art in the Sault Curated by Mary Reid December 6th, 2012 to February 16th, 2013 The AGA will be the public access location for a Legacy Landscape Painting and commemorative work by renowned Canadian landscape artist, John Hartman. The AGA is grateful for assistance from the Department of Canadian Heritage, Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Legacy Fund, which enabled the Gallery to include this commemorative painting in the AGA permanent collection. This Legacy Painting will be unveiled at the AGA public opening reception for 100 Years of Art in the Sault on December 6, 2012. |
