Whitney Community Gallery
The Whitney Community Gallery is devoted to showcasing Peel artists, craftspeople and collectors. This premier exhibition area, an ideal introduction to the many facets of Peel’s cultural life, is made possible thanks to The Whitney Group.
Whitney Community Gallery 2009 Exhibition Schedule
Lanre Adefioye “Life Stories”
Jan. 15 to Feb. 22
Opening Reception: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2-4 p.m.
Lanre’s bold, innovative designs modernize traditional African shapes in an array of vibrant hues that exemplify the diverse characteristics of the universe.
“My art is inspirational and philosophical. Art is like therapy; I believe it opens the mind to new possibilities, creates energy and optimism and provides comfort to the soul.”
Giancarlo Piccin
Feb. 26 to April 5
Piccin’s style explores the possibilities of architectural details and man-made objects as a subject matter, striving to capture light and luminosity through layers of translucent paint.
“By using minimal brush strokes on successive layers, I encourage the viewer to connect the missing links to form a complete image.”
Anella Cranwell
April 9 to May 17
Anella Cranwell
“I like to paint about things that I see and experience, and places that I have been to. I love nature, so landscapes, or parts of landscapes such as the animals that inhabit them, often become the focus of my paintings. I paint slowly, building up the paint layer by layer. This allows me to experiment with different textures, and give depth to the painting.”
Aditi Swaminathan
April 9 to May 17
Originally from New Delhi, India, Aditi feels that India instilled a keen sense of observation of things ordinary and extraordinary in her.
“Travelling and living in places like India, South East Asia, the United States and Canada has made me view everyday life from a variety of perspectives and has provided inspiration in my paintings.”
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CURA Project “Revealing Histories”
May 21 to July 31
Information to follow
Connections
May 24 to May 1, 2010
Explore the experiences of newcomers to Peel through artifacts, books, music, crafts and art.
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Student Selections
Aug. 5 to 30
Peel Heritage Complex summer students select, research and install an exhibition of artwork and artifacts from the Permanent Collections of the Archives, Art Gallery and Museum collections.
A Month of Photography
Sept. 3 to Oct. 4
This exciting photography festival returns for its 5th annual exhibition highlighting the work of local photographers.
Susan Williamson
Oct. 8 to Nov. 15
Susan is the author of Create is a Verb: Based on 52 practical thinking strategies, this book motivates artists and writers to work through their limitations so they can fully engage in their craft.
“When I make art, I feel I’m responding to the beauty and mystery of life by creating a visual record of my inner experiences.”
Made by Hand
Nov. (date to be confirmed) – Dec. 31
Our annual show and sale of handcrafted items returns for its 6th season! Find one-of-a-kind gifts by local artisans.
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Contact Us
Further information regarding the Whitney Gallery can be obtained by contacting: Maureen Couse at 905-791-4055, ext. 3624.
