Info Art '86 welcomes all artists
Originally published by The Brampton Guardian, Wednesday, April 16, 1986, written by Paul Russell, Staff Writer
Those interested in expanding their knowledge or skills in the visual arts field are invited to Info Art '86, a one-day show that will include displays, workshops and demonstrations of the latest visual arts techniques.
Taking place this Saturday at the former Central Public School auditorium at 24 Alexander St., Info Art will be the kick-off event for the newly formed organization. The group was set up to promote and highlight the artistic abilities of Brampton residents, says president Keith Moreau.
Starting at 10 a.m. and running until 3:30 p.m., Info Art will allow budding artists to talk with suppliers of materials and students from three Sheridan College art programs (illustration, animation and crafts and design). As an added attraction, a 20-minute animation film by Sheridan students will be shown throughout the day.
Free workshops will be held in a studio on the second floor. Barbara Betteridge will hold a drawing workshop in the morning, followed by a watercolour demonstration by Barry Phillips in the afternoon. Clay sculpting, ceramics and painting workshops will also be held throughout the day.
Moreau says that while educated the artistically inclined public is the main purpose, he also hopes to attract new members to the group, which now has 16 members. Graphic artists, photographers and other visual artists are welcome to join, he says, and can do so by registering at the show and paying the $10 registration fee. Space in the former Central Public School will be used by the group on an on-going basis in the future, he adds.
Artist and Visual Arts member Maggie Bol says the group "is not only for artists, but for anyone interested in art."
The group will be holding a juried art show for Brampton artists from Dec. 4 to Jan 4. Moreau says that unlike other juried art shows, which allow submissions on any topic, the theme will be chairs. "We wanted to offer something different," he explains, adding that all submissions should somehow involve chairs.
Admission to the show and workshops is free. For more information about Info Art '86 or Visual Arts Brampton, call Keith Moreau at (905) 459-2683.