Busy night slated for ARTcrawl

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

There’s nothing like a splash of colour and some deep perspective to bring light to winter’s gloom. Both will be in abundance during the Chatham’s downtown Winter ARTcrawl slated for Feb. 10.

According to Thames Art Gallery director and curator Phil Vanderwall, a host of activities are planned for the annual event, which kicks off at ARTspace at 6 p.m. and concludes at TAG at 9 p.m. Vanderwall said the annual mini-crawl has expanded this year, incorporating a new passport, which if you get all locations stamped, will be entered in a draw for a $100 prize.

“Everyone is welcome to this free, family-friendly event,” Vanderwall said. “So, take advantage of this opportunity to support your local art scene and experience the vibrant artistic community in Chatham-Kent.”

The crawl features a strong exhibit by Pain Court’s Leonard Jubenville, one of C-K’s premier artists. His What Lays Beneath show at the Thames Art Gallery is a must-see retrospective of his work, comprised of colour, composition and the skilled applications of paint.

On exhibit at ARTspace is the Colour of Emotion by artist Vicki McFarland. These elegant and emotionally charged canvases feature McFarland’s unique paint-pouring processes. The artist will be at the Feb. 10 reception at 6 p.m. She will also give a talk and live painting demonstration on Feb. 11 at the Chatham Cultural Centre from 1 to 2 p.m.

The Friday ARTcrawl will also feature Clair Culliford’s Thames River Review at Turns and Tales Board Game Cafe & Bookstore between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

The Colour of Emotion, featuring vibrant and emotionally charged canvases by artist Vicki McFarland, is the title of an exhibit of McFarlane’s work currently on display at ARTspace. The artist will be present at the reception on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. and she will also be giving a talk and a live painting demonstration at the Chatham Cultural Centre Feb. 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

The Art and Heirloom Shoppe invites you to experience the artistry of Dava Robichaud and The Co., fea-

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