Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Southpoint Sun - 9
Arts Centre finding innovative ways to bring patrons the arts By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Just over one year into the COVID pandemic, the Leamington Arts Centre has had to come up with innovative ways to carry on. Arts Centre Director and Curator, Chad Riley, is introducing some new technology in the coming months that will help art fans see the gallery virtually. When the gallery was ordered closed on March 16 of last year, Riley really didn’t know what to expect. “We immediately put our programs on hold,” he said. “At that point, nobody knew what to expect.” By the end of June, the province had put Windsor-Essex into Stage 1 of the re-opening framework and Riley was able to open up their art
supply store within the Arts Centre. Then, later in the summer, they were able to re-open the gallery. To this day, they are still unable to do receptions or venue rentals. “That was a big part of our revenue stream,” said Riley. “We had to come up with other ideas and shift our focus.” Riley spent some time looking for grants and government subsidies and managed to get a couple of grants that have helped greatly. Expect an announcement in the coming weeks about a virtual gallery, where patrons will be able to look at all of the art in the gallery on their home computer. “We’ve been able to purchase some new equipment and bring on some new technology,” he said. This will also facilitate an online store for art supplies.
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of our Mom
Mary (LiLy) ELizabEth (Darigan) Martin December 28, 1923 - March 30, 2011
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best. They say that memories are golden, well maybe that is true, But we never wanted memories, we only wanted you. Your life was love and labour, your love for family true, You did your best for all of us, we will always remember you. We sat beside your bedside, our hearts were crushed and sore, We did our duty to the end, ‘til we could do no more. In tears we watched you sinking, we watched you fade away, And though our hearts were breaking, we knew you could not stay. All our love forever Patricia, Maureen, Michael, Linda, Karen, Dennis, Eileen and Families
Despite the difficult decision to cancel the Arts at the Marina once again this year, Riley and his staff have come up with an indoor Arts at the Marina, which will run on a much smaller scale inside the gallery for the month of May. “We encourage people to come and purchase the crafts of the local artists,” he said. For Riley, it’s been a difficult year, trying to navigate the waters of COVID, but he has hope that the best is yet to come. The Arts Centre is open Thursday and Friday from 10-4:30, and Saturday and Sunday from noon until 4:00, with protocols in place. Admission is free. Check out their website at leamingtonartscentre.com for more information.
! u o y k Than
To say I was overwhelmed would be putting it mildly for all the attention that was showered on me Sunday, March 21st for my 90th birthday. All the expressions of love through cards, gifts, phone calls from Michigan, Austria, Winnipeg, Mexico and Toronto, to name a few. For all the window visits and especially for the beautiful cake and the balloons. I don’t know what word would be strong enough to express my very deep thanks. Perhaps just a very sincere thank you will do the trick. I really hope so. Sincerely and with much love from your Mom, your Oma, your Old Ope, your Aunt, your Cousin, your Friend, your Neighbour, your Zwieback baker.
Frieda Woelk
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of
Cathy hamm November 9, 1955 - April 1, 2020
Lovingly Remembered, Stacey, Lisa & Dennis, Ellis, Mom & Dad, John, MaryAnn & Ed, Brandon, Taylor, Lauren, Addy
Little did we know that day God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone. For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, You’re always by our side. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same. But God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
Chad Riley at the Art Supply store inside the Leamington Arts Centre. Sun photo
Gerry with a G is turning 60. Happy Birthday! ~April 4~
Love Muggs, Jeremy, Rubie, Tiara, Corey & Tim IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of
In memory of our loving husband, dad, papa & great-papa
January 22, 1959 - April 3, 2016
Who passed away on March 31, 2013
Always Loved... Never Forgotten... Forever missed
We can no longer see you with our eyes, But we’ll be with you in our hearts forever. It’s hard to forget someone who gave us So much to remember.
Dean Capogna
Love Mary & Family
Jim Young
Your Loving Family
