Arteast's Featured Artist
Ted Johnston's wood cut prints present an interesting contrast to the many more colourful illustrations made by fellow members of Arteast. The black and white images of urban architecture or street scenes focus attention on the design and structure. In the case of the Churches of Ottawa series, the wood cut prints serve to remind viewers of the unique appearance of the historic buildings found in Ottawa. Ted learned his craft many years ago but only seriously applied it when contemplating retirement from the Canadian Foreign Service in the late 1990's. Hence, there are many scenes from abroad, reflecting his postings and personal travel, as well as a variety of Ottawa-based illustrations. More recently he has ventured into social commentary and original designs with touches of whimsy. He has had several solo exhibitions and is often represented in juried shows and other exhibitions in Ottawa. He has coordinated the annual art show of the Foreign Service Community Association and a three person print show at the Heartwood Gallery. He is current chairman of the Orleans Studio Tour. For Arteast, he is the coordinator of exhibits at the North Gloucester Library and serves with the executive committee.
Ted Johnston is our featured artist.
Member News
It's time to change the exhibits at North Gloucester and Orleans Libraries. On Tuesday, July 7, 2009 please retrieve the works that have been hanging for the past two months and/or bring in new paintings (or other two dimensional art) for the North Gloucester and Orleans Libraries. These new pieces will be hung for July and August, with the next change-over on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. At North Gloucester Library, the changeover is between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30.a.m. At Orleans Library, the changeover is between 10:30 and 11:30. July 2009 Arteast Newsletter. Click HERE.
Arteast has a new address. As of June 5th, the new address in the Shenkman Centre is: AOE: Attention Arteast, Box 5, 245 Centrum Blvd., Orleans, Ontario K1E 0A1
Arteast Members, the time is due for a changeover at the Ray Friel/Cumberland Library. Please email Lindy Cousineau first if you are interested in displaying your artwork. Lindy's email is: lindycousineau@rogers.com. The next changeover date is June 30th to Sept 29th. Please indicate the following in your email: Title; Medium; Size; Price; contact info. Lindy will let you know if there is still room available. Paintings will be accepted from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Cumberland branch on Tues. June 30th with a signed form. Click here for the Application Form.
Arteast Members, it's time to prepare for the next exhibition at Queenswood Villa. Please send your applications to dpatenaude@rogers.com. The next change over is July 9th and the vernissage is July 16th. This is a fabulous opportunity to show your works of art. Works can be recent creations or not so recent. Click here for the Application Form.
Coming up: "The Art & Photo 2009" Juried Exhibition at Queenswood Villa, 370 Kennedy Lane East, Orleans, Ontario. Click here for the Application Form and the Rules and Regulations. The Exhibition will be on from October 4th to October 31st, 2009. Registration deadline is Friday, September 18, 2009.
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Arteast Grow With Art brochure (2008-09) available on the forms page.
This website was last updated June 26, 2009.