I have always felt privileged being part of the local art community in my neighbourhood. There are a surprisingly large number of self-employed entrepreneurs and artists busy working here in the Yonge & Lawrence area and it feels good to connect with fellow artists who live close by. The North Toronto Group of Artists (NTGA) usually organizes an annual fine art show and sale and this year it is at Blessed Sacrament Church November 4 & 5 just south of Yonge & Lawrence (24 Cheritan Ave). This group of 22 artists is an energetic, motivated group of great talent. Check out the NTGA website for more details on the show. The Yonge Lawrence BIA is promoting Artwalk 2011 where local businesses are
Toronto's all night contemporary art event Nuit Blanche begins at sundown 7 p.m. today and goes til sunrise. My 13 year old daughter is coming with me tonight and I will be very interested in seeing her reactions to all the installation and conceptual art exhibitions that will be going on. I can't think of a better way to introduce her to the world of contemporary art. I am excited to be participating in a salon-style show entitled "Insominia" at the Redhead Gallery at 401 Richmond St W. for Nuit Blanche. Look out for a painting entitled "Whirlwinds of my Mind", a black & white acrylic painting in the show. There is a glimpse of it below on the right side just behind the "ball of yarn"
