Past exhibits by VAB

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Brushes with Success (5)

Brushes with Success is an annual display of oils, acrylics, watercolours and watercolours monoprints. Like most Artway shows the exhibitor are from across the region of Peel, varying in style, subject matter and medium, but together, the common painting theme unites their works.

• Brushes with Success, 29 October to 26 November 2004, ASW.
• Brushes with Success, 28 October to 25 November 2005, ASW.
• Brushes with Success, 28 October to 24 November 2006, ASW.
• Brushes with Success, 2007, ASW.
• Brushes with Success, 17 October to 28 November 2008, ASW. Exhibitors were Elizabeth Patrick, with Stan Adams, William Band, Luis Barrios, Mary Chorniuk, Betty Jean Evans, Conrad Mieschke, Kai Neilander, Olga Rudge, and Marian Simpson.

Calendar Art Competition (2)

An annual competition for two years, we held a contest to decide the pieces in our group's fundraising calendar. The project was designed to highlight the creativity of talented professional, semi-professional, and amateur Brampton artists, in our group.

• Calendar Art Competition 2003: Florals, unknown dates 2002, ABC.
• Calendar Art Competition 2004: Landscapes, 30 July to 3 September 2004, ASW.

Drawing in Black and White (5)

Drawing in Black and White is an exhibit of works in pencil, charcoal, pen & ink, brush & ink, and other mediums. It has also been called In Black and White.

• In Black and White, 9 July to 11 August 2004, ASW, exhibitors including Stephanie Hagendorn, Emily Kowalik, Conrad Mieschke, Keith Moreau, Albert Seaman.
• In Black and White, 27 May to 24 June 2005, ASW.
• In Black and White, 26 May to 24 June 2006, ASW.
• 2007
• 2008

Drawing in Colour (5)

Drawing in Colour exhibits artwork in coloured pencil, pastel, chalk, and pen & ink.

• Drawing in Colour, 1 to 29 October 2004, ASW.
• Drawing in Colour, 30 September to 28 October 2005, ASW.
• Drawing in Colour, 30 September to 28 October 2006, ASW.
• Drawing in Colour, 28 July to 31 August 2007, ASW.
• 2008

Fin, Fur and Feather (4)

Fin, Fur and Feather is an exhibition celebrating all creatures, great and small. It is an annual exhibition, and has also been called Fin, Fur & Feather.

• Fin, Fur and Feather, 24 June to 29 July, 2005, ASW.
• Fin, Fur and Feather, 24 June to 29 July 2006, ASW.
• 2007
• 2008

Invitational, solo, and memorial shows (3)

The VAB Invitation will vary in content from year to year, with both fine art and illustration. Additionally, VAB has occasionally had memorial exhibitions, to tribute members who have recently passed.

• Lynn Johnston's For Better or For Worse, 29 September to 26 October 2001, ABC. Canadian Lynn Johnston's popular comic, seen in over 2000 newspapers worldwide, was on display in this major exhibit. The exhibit featured the original artwork for hundreds of Johnston's daily strips and Sunday panels.
• VAB Invitational I: Jack Reid and Friends, 7 to 28 January 2005, ASW. Exhibitors were Jack Reid, Edward (Ed) Clark, Betty Jean Evans, Bruce Geldart, and Debbie Pearson. This invitational exhibit shows the works of one of Canada's foremost artists, Jack Reid, and four of his favourite students, among the 11,000 he has taught across the world since 1972.
• Halton Woodcarvers Association (VAB Invitational II), 6 to 27 January 2006, ASW.

Laughlines (4)

Laughlines, an exhibit of humourous and cartoon art is a favourite of many. Accomplished cartoonists, such as Lynn Johnston, Steve Nease, Patrick Corrigan, and Peter Emslie.

• Laughlines, 25 March to 29 April 2005, ASW. Exhibitors included Steve Nease, Peter Emslie, and Colin McClean.
• Laughlines, 31 March to 28 April 2006, ASW. Exhibitors including Steve Nease and Peter Emslie.
• Laughlines, 30 March to 27 April 2007, ASW. Exhibitors including Steve Nease and Peter Emslie.
• Laughlines, unknown to 28 April 2008, ASW. Exhibitors included Steve Nease, Peter Emslie, and Stephanie Czolij. On Saturday, April 19, Party with Pud was an event near to Artway. Steve Nease's Pud character appeared, along with Millie the Art Bug. A colouring table was available.

Group shows, general thematically (2)

Visual Arts Brampton’s main

• Mixed Bag, unknown to June 9th, 2004, ASW, exhibitors including Hector Greville, Joan Greville, Conrad Mieschke, Keith Moreau, Albert Seaman. A "one-off" show, Mixed Bag was the first exhibit at Artway Shoppers World, the current location of the public exhibit space. According to promo materials: "The exhibit is a cross-section of work by members, including portraits, landscapes, still lifes, animals, architectural, and cartoons in diverse mediums, including watercolour, oil, acrylics, coloured pencil, pencil, charcoal, pen & ink, screenprinting, block printing and the digital arts." It was also titled The Many Elements of Visual Arts Brampton.
• VAB Turning is 20, 29 July to 30 September 2005, ASW, exhibitors including (incomplete) Bridget Doughty, Betty Jean Evans, Marguerite Finlayson, Conrad Mieschke, Keith Moreau, Olga Rudge, and Elizabeth Patrick. Founded in 1986, Visual Arts Brampton is almost in its second decade Turning 20. This exhibit is designed to celebrate the creativity of talented professional, semi-professional, and amateur area artists in our group.

Making Faces (3)

An exhibition of portraits, Making Faces features a diverse group of subjects and styles, all representing the human form. Young, old. Male, female.

• Making Faces, 25 February to 25 March 2005, ASW.
• Making Faces, 24 February to 31 March 2006, ASW.
• Making Faces, 23 February to 30 March 2007, ASW.

Ontario Landscapes (2)

This Artway exhibit will look at the province of Ontario from the eyes of artists, focusing in on its lush natural wonders, and its historic architecture.

• Ontario Landscapes, 29 April to 27 May 2005, ASW. Exhibitors were Stan Adams, William Band, Maria Carosi, Mary Chorniuk, Don Collins, Betty Jean Evans, Juanita Fernandez, Marguerite Finlayson, Simon Fraser MacDonald, Scott Maxwell, Conrad Mieschke, Neil Miggiani, Mary Noble, Bob Pennycook, Pam Pols, Robert Posliff, Olga Rudge, Les Smith. The show was called A Place to Live, A Place to Grow on the web, a tribute to the film at Expo 67.
• A Place to Live, A Place to Grow, 28 April to 26 May 2006, ASW.
• Ontario Landscapes, 26 September to 17 October 2008, ASW. Exhibitors were Stan Adams with William Band, Luis Barrios, Betty Jean Evans, Conrad Mieschke, and Keith Moreau.

Snail Mail World Postcard Art Show (2)

Official description: "The Snail Mail Postcard Art Show will field in hundreds to thousands of entries from artists all around the world. This show will include works in all mediums, and of all subjects. We encourage every professional and amateur artist around the world to enter this competition." Official site

• Snail Mail World Postcard Art Show, September 3rd to October 1st, 2004, FFG. Exhibitors included Dawn Amato, Marie Anakee, Jessica Ancheta, Karen Baer, Monica Barnes, Beeks, Hannah Begna, Sarah Begna, Shabana Bhutta, Daniel C. Boyer, Brean, Anthony Caussar, Taylor Ceolin, Denver, Drumturtle, Zachary Duguay, "durkART", Paulette DuQue, Ashley Eagles, Donna Elio, Betty Jean Evans, Jillian Faiber, Marguerite Finlayson, David Fleming, Connor Frid, Airelle Geerlinks, Kyara Geerlinks, Taryn Geerlinks, Bethany Gonyou, David Gorski, Cerise Hewling, Helena Holliss, R. Holloway, Jashwina Joshani, Katherine, Robert L. Kennedy, Kay Kenny, Kevin, Joey Know, Hope L., Paul Laincz, David Maldonado, Lexie Maldonado, Sabrina Manny, Angel Massey-Singh, Scott Maxwell, Pavithra Meiypayn, Priya Mistry, Keith Moreau, Nicholas Moreau, Amith Nagendra, Mary Angela Nangini, Noella Noronha, Sibella Noronha, Mary Parr, Elizabeth Patrick, Krystle Patten, Michelle Pereira, Alissa Perri, Shmuel the Phuel, Presley, Barbara Rachko, Elizabeth Sampson, Marlene Scott, Albert Seaman, Ilona Sebesi, Shelley Seccombe, Victoria Seo, Sharhila, Karlie Simon, Marian Simpson, Anitra Steinberg, Kadeem Stoute, Paulina Su, Victoria Su, Laszlo Szaniszlo, Lorne F. Szmek, Danielle Toner, Ashton Vaz, Chantelle Vaz, Joanna Wenderska, Janine Wong, Brady Young.
• Snail Mail World Postcard Art Show, 20 August to 13 October 2005, FFG.

Special Arrangements (4)

An exhibition of still lifes.

• Special Arrangements, 28 January to 25 February 2005, ASW.
• Special Arrangements, 27 January to 24 February 2006, ASW.
• Special Arrangements, 26 January to 23 February 2007, ASW.
• Special Arrangements, 2008, ASW.

'Tis the Season (4)

An exhibit of works dealing with the winter season, Christmas, and toys. Originally, it was called Playthings, when it was only based around toys and games.

• 'Tis the Season, 26 November 2004 to 7 January 2005, ASW. The exhibit included Christmas cards created by artists from across Ontario. Featured in this section of the show was Contad Mieschke, whose work has been turned into cards by three publishers, including UNICEF. Exhibitors were Stan Adams, Luis Barrios, Maria Carosi, Peter Emslie, Ursula Karalus, Conrad Mieschke, Keith Moreau, Nicholas Moreau, Diane Nicolson, Elizabeth Patrick, Olga Rudge, Lynn Schumacher, Peter Scott, Albert Seaman, Christopher A. Seaman, Warren Simpson, and Chuck Weiss.
• 'Tis the Season, 25 November 2005 to 6 January 2006, ASW.
• 'Tis the Season, 24 November 2006 to 5 January 2007, ASW.
• 'Tis the Season, 2007 to 2008, ASW.

Wheels (1)

An exhibit of automotive artworks. An exhibit was planned for 2008, but shelved; Wheels will likely become a biannual exhibit, rotating with another themed exhibit.

• Wheels, unknown to unknown 2007, ASW.

Golden Pheasant Gallery

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• Illustrator Sean Cassidy, 11 to 18 December 2004. Children's book author/illustrator and Brampton-resident Sean Cassidy launches our new gallery space.
• VAB Student Exhibit 2004, 23 December 2004 to 22 January 2005. Exhibitors included Krista Castello, Emily Kowalik, Priya Mistry, Danielle Toner. An exhibit of works created by Visual Arts Brampton's youth classes in 2004, as well as works by instructor Keith Moreau.
• Animex 2005 with Tony Tarantini, 27 December 2004 to 22 January 2005. Art by Tony Tarantini. Sheridan instructor and former Nelvana animation professional Tony Tarantini takes Animex into its fourth year. This exhibit highlights some of Tony's works.
• Mardi Gras and other Portraits, unknown January to 25 February 2005. Exhibitors included (incomplete) Bridget Doughty, Peter Emslie, Keith Moreau, Elizabeth Patrick. An exhibit of fiesta-themed works, created for a Habitat for Humanity fundraising event.
• Painted, 25 February to unknown March 2005. Exhibitors were Bridget Aube-Doughty, Maria Carosi, Mary Chorniuk, Mary Noble, and Marian Simpson. This show at the Golden Pheasant Gallery focused on painting mediums, including acrylics, oils, and watercolours.
• Mary Taylor, 1 April to 1 May 2005. Remembering a founding member of Visual Arts Brampton, through her artwork, and portraits of her by friends. Mary Taylor was the primary exhibitor. Other exhibitors were Doris Ayde-White, Marguerite Finlayson, Paulette Murphy, and Mary Noble, who all showed their portraits of Mary.
• Spring, 2 May to 1 June 2005. Exhibitors were Doris Ayde-White, Maria Carosi, Mary Chorniuk, Betty Jean Evans, Marguerite Finlayson, Mary Noble, Olga Rudge, Marian Simpson, Angelika M. Steckley, and Mary Taylor. An exhibit to celebrate the season.
• The Art of Bridget Doughty, 3 June to 4 July 2005. Solo show. Longtime member and self-taught artist Bridget Doughty presents an exhibit of new acrylics, pastels, and watercolours. The official opening was held June 5th at 11 am to 4 pm, light refreshments were served.

Fridge Front Gallery

See the Fridge Front Gallery's main information page, to learn about how to exhibit and what the current exhibit is.

• Brisdale Public School, unknown to 20 April 2005, FFG. An exhibit of works by the north Brampton school, newly opened this year. It was the first show at Fridge Front Gallery, ever. VAB students also on display. (School)
• Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School, 20 April to 2 May 2005, FFG. Artwork by students from this Brampton school, in Peel Village. VAB students also on display. (School)
• Growing Up XX, 2 to 16 May 2005, FFG. One of three exhibits dedicated to life as a girl, organized by Growing Up XX and Peel Community Connections, with the participation of the Boys and Girls Club of Peel. The other two exhibits run simultaneously are in a Streetsville Gallery and the Meadowvale Theatre, both within Mississauga. VAB students also on display. (Organization)
• Brampton Caledon Community Living, 1 to 26 May 2005, FFG. BCCL supports people with a developmental disability, in partnership with their families and the community, to lead enriched and meaningful lives. The exhibit is their photography. (Organization)
• The Mayfield Connection to VAB, 16 May to 19 June 2005, FFG. Exhibitors were Peter Clinton, Jennifer Cuthbert, Yang Ding, Sarah Frid, Martina Gorski, Stephanie Hagendorn, Emily Kowalik, Candice McCracken, Jessica Routers, Anitra Steinberg, Paulina Su. An exhibit of historic buildings drawn in pen & ink, as well as works by former VAB students who were or are Mayfield students. The show is curated by Mayfield student Sarah Frid, a VAB alumni. Was originally titled Mayfield Presents, then Young Talent: The Mayfield Connection. (School)
• MacLachlin College, 20 June to 20 August 2005, FFG. An exhibit of works by this Oakville private school's students. (School)
• Snail Mail World Postcard Art Show, 20 August to 13 October 2005, FFG.
• Roberta Bondar Public School, 15 October to 29 November 2005, FFG. Artwork by students from this newly opened Brampton school. Some records show exhibit lasted until 29 December. VAB students also on display. (School)
• SAT: An Exhibit of Chairs, 15 October to 29 November 2005, FFG. Exhibitors from Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Romania, Spain, Uruguay, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. International entry exhibit of artwork themed to chairs. (Wikinews)

• Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School, 6 March to 2 April 2006. (School)
• Sunny View Middle School, 2 to 13 April 2006, grade 6 class. (School)
• McCrimmon Middle School, 13 April to 11 May 2006. (School)
• William Grenville Davis Senior Public School, 11 to 25 May 2006. Art students from W. G. Davis, which is just a short walk from VAB Creative Studios. (School)
• Brampton Centennial Secondary School, 25 May to 8 June 2006. (School)

• Emily Kowalik and Susan Li, 23 to 30 November 2007. The art of two Mayfield School of the Arts students who also were Visual Arts Brampton students. (Class)
• Northwood Public School, 30 November to 14 December 2007. Northwood's grade 3 class will display their project "What I like about urban and what I like about rural". (School)
• William Grenville Davis Senior Public School, 14 December 2007 to 11 January 2008. The grade 7 class at W. G. Davis is studying colour, and will displaying their colour wheels and original pop can designs. (School)
• Alex Rodway, 27 November 2007 to 16 February 2008, FFG. The art of a local high school student and Visual Arts Brampton youth member. (Artist)
  

• Golden Opportunity: Three Visual Arts Brampton Teen Gold Medal Winners, 11 to 26 January 2008. An exhibit of artworks by Visual Arts Brampton's teen gold medal winners including Michelle Alonso, Makini Calliste-Woolard, and Alex Rodway. (Class)
• Humberview Secondary School, 26 January to 16 February 2008, FFG. Artwork by a Grade 12 visual art class. (school info)
• Black History Month, February to April 2008, FFG. Visual Arts Brampton youth students.
• Special Arrangements, February to unknown, 2008, FFG. Visual Arts Brampton youth students.
• Parkway Public School, February 17th to March 8th, 2008, FFG. (School)
• Earnscliffe Senior Public School, E-Arts Program, March 9th to 22nd, 2008 (School)
  
• Mayfield School of the Arts, March 22nd to April 5th, 2008 (School)
• Roberta Bondar Public School, 6 to 19 April 2008. (School)
• Brisdale Public School, 19 April to 3 May 2008. (School)
• 1st Annual EnviroArt Contest, 2008

Other shows (3)

Visual Arts Brampton’s main

• Art room in Carabram’s Canada Pavilion, 2007.
• Untitled show in the Chinguacousy Library corridor, late 2007. Exhibitors were Luis Barrios, Betty Jean Evans, Paul Highgate, Conrad Mieschke, Keith Moreau, Elizabeth Patrick, and Olga Rudge. A showcase of original artwork by members.
• Art room in Carabram’s Canada Pavilion, 2008.

Floral Art exhibit (6)

Exhibit held annually at the gallery space in the Brampton City Hall atrium.

• 2003
• 2004
• 2005
• 2006
• 2007
• 1 to 29 June 2008. Exhibitors included (incomplete) Debra Ali, Betty Jean Evans, Keith Moreau, Elizabeth Patrick.

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ASW Artway Shoppers World
ABA Artway Bramalea City Centre in the old food court ABB Artway Bramalea City Centre, where Old Navy is now ABC Artway Bramalea City Centre near then-locations of A&W and Sportchek
FFG The Fridge Front Gallery
CHG Brampton Public Library Chinguacousy branch Gallery
BFG Big Folio Gallery GPG The Golden Pheasant Gallery
AGP Art Gallery of Peel PHC Peel Heritage Complex CHA Brampton City Hall atrium gallery space

Artway, Artway Gallery, Artway Exhibit Space, Fridge Front Gallery, Fridge Front Exhibit Space, Golden Pheasant Gallery, Snail Mail World Postcard Art Show, Snail Mail Show are all Visual Arts Brampton.