Promoting and encouraging artistic opportunities
and events for the enrichment of the general public.

ART SHOW & SALE ? DAYS OF YORE ? ARTS FESTIVAL

Since 2012, the Mountain View Arts Society has been pleased to present "A Brush with Art". The 2023 Show & Sale will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Didsbury Memorial Complex. Volunteers were excited about the prospects of this independent art show!

"A Brush with Art" Spring Art Show and Sale features visual artists from Mountain View County and the surrounding region.

A highlight for the artists is the opportunity it provides to network with each other, as well as meet prospective clients.

This is a Juried Gallery-style Show. All artists were invited to submit photos representative of their work with their application.

We all know the importance of the visual arts to our well-being and were excited to present artists and their work to the community.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD 2023
Congratulations to Chris Murfitt, of Calgary. Chris started to hone his art skills in high school where he excelled in art and architecture and was made yearbook illustrator. Upon graduation he was awarded a scholarship from the Oakville Art Society. In 2018, he took the plunge into painting with oils and has not looked back. Chris has been an enthusiastic participant in the Calgary Stampede Western Art Gallery since 2014, and we were very pleased to have his work on exhibit at "A Brush With Art".

Here are the top 5 favourites, as voted on by everyone who attended:

1. Near Millarville, Chris Murfitt, Calgary (pictured right)
2. Russelena, The MOOvoulous Jersey Queen, Crystal Fullerton, Olds
3. Tack from the Past, Gayle Kohut, Didsbury
4. Foxy Lady, Gayle Kohut, Didsbury
5. Mountain Creek, Artist Darrell Franke, Olds

FEATURED ARTIST!
Considered one of Canada's foremost M?tis artists, we are delighted to have Dennis Weber as this year's "Featured Artist". Dennis grew up in Calgary and after a time in B.C., recently moved to Didsbury. Dennis has senior accreditation in the Federation of Canadian Artists (SFCA) and is a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Portrait Artists (CIPA).

His art has been published in the following: David Bouchard's "The Secret of Your Name" about discovering his M?tis roots; a book in the Turtle Island Series called "Making It Right"; a number of articles published by the Gabriel Dumont Institute; as well images reproduced in school textbooks. He has also completed the work on a second book with David Bouchard.

He shares his work, his talent, and demonstrates his techniques in pencil, coloured pencil, pastels and oils. He often glazes layer after layer to achieve an unique look. His passion is painting people, because he enjoys capturing peoples' "expression and soul".

ARTISTS' WINDOW
We offer a comfortable space for an "Artist's Window". This popular area sheds light on the artistic process, how artists make art. Each artist has an opportunity to schedule a time when the public can watch them practice their craft, opening a window into the lives of artists as they go about their work.

This year, Janice Gallant, Crystal Fullerton and Didja Lambert showcased in the 2023 "Artist's Window".

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
When visitors enter our gallery, they are greeted by volunteers and artists, and given a "People's Choice" ballot.

Previous People's Choice Recipients include:

2012 - Gayle Kohut, Didsbury

2013 - Gayle Kohut, Didsbury

2014 - Tammy Ryrie, Innisfail

2015 - Tammy Ryrie, Innisfail

2016 - Gayle Kohut, Didsbury

2017 - Jim Brown, Bowden

2018 - Gayle Kohut, Didsbury

2019 - Gayle Kohut, Didsbury

2022 - Kristen Federchuk, Calgary

2023 - Chris Murfitt, Calgary

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, please contact at 403-512-9888.

Artist Terms & Conditions

High School art teachers were asked to contact Merrilee at 403-512-9888 for further information.

This year's "Emerging Artists" include:
? ? From Cremona High School
? ? ? ? Emma Hemphill
? ? ? ? Carmen Reid

? ? From Bowden Grandview High School
? ? ? ? Emily Funk
? ? ? ? Jessie Grenier
? ? ? ? Olivia Stoutenburg