Gibson Gallery presenting annual members’ exhibit through March 19

is looking forward to another full year with all their members. The Gibson Gallery is located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Their phone number is 519-736-2826 and website www.gibsonartgallery.com. Current hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.

By Hailey Zimmerman

The Gibson Gallery is welcoming the public to join them for their annual Member’s Exhibit this month.

The exhibit opened last Thursday and runs through March 19, the date of their closing reception which runs that Sunday afternoon from 1-3 p.m.

The gallery invited their members to bring in a piece of their diverse art works. Exhibit committee member Trudy Dempsey said works include paintings, tapestries, pottery, wood art, and other art forms are all welcome from the Gibson Gallery members. There are currently around 35 members participating in this exhibit. In all, there are 143 members in the Gibson Gallery.

“We like to support our members who support the gallery. We have quite a mix of art in the gallery,” said Dempsey. “We have many talented artist members and are extremely happy they decided to kick off with us in 2023.”

Dempsey recognizes that the members help the Gibson Gallery to remain open.

The members’ show is sharing the space with the Consignment Shop.

“There are over 28 vendors local to Essex County who support the shop and provide gifts for purchase. A small portion of the sale from the consignment shop also goes back to the gallery,” says Carole Deschaine, on behalf of the consignment shop.

The Gibson Gallery will be holding many more exhibits throughout the year, including a collaboration exhibit with North Star High School. The students’ art will be showcased at the gallery for the public.

“We are excited to show the arts of some emerging artists, and support the local high school,” says Dempsey. That will be the next exhibit.

The board members at the Gibson Gallery encourage people to keep their eyes peeled for classes starting at the Gibson Gallery. There are currently children’s art classes taking place Saturdays. There is also a paint night set for March 17 and more events to come.

Supporting the local Amherstburg gallery is encouraged by the board with the cost to become a member being $20. The perks of having a membership include discounts on classes offered at the gallery, invitations to exhibit openings, and more. The gallery