Exhibitions/ Expositions

Exhibitions

The OGPC holds several short-term group exhibitions each year, featuring hand-pulled prints by members. Most exhibitions take place at the group’s Connective Gallery, located in the Nepean Creative Arts Centre (NCAC), 35 Stafford Rd, Bells Corners. The gallery, adjacent to the main office, is open most days, but hours vary. Call (613) 596-5783 for NCAC business hours.

The OGPC also participates in a variety of group exhibitions and sales at other venues in the region, such as cafés and restaurants.

Expositions

Chaque année le CAGOG organise plusieurs expositions collectives temporaires qui présentent des estampes réalisées à la main par les membres. La plupart des expositions ont lieu à la Galerie du Collectif, située dans le Centre des arts créatifs de Nepean situé au 35 Ch. Stafford Bells Corners. La galerie, adjacente au bureau principal, est ouverte la plupart des jours, mais les heures varient (appelez le (613) 596-5783 pour connaître les heures d’ouverture du CACN).

Le CAGOG participe également à diverses expositions collectives et à des ventes dans d’autres lieux de la région, comme des cafés et des restaurants.


Invitation to two exciting events at the Shenkman Arts Centre on April 3, 2022

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On Sunday April 3, two events at the Shenkman Arts Centre you will not want to miss :

  • Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers Connective will hold a vernissage for its exhibition Creative Reuse in Printmaking.  Sixteen printmakers present 26 artworks based on recycling and repurposing of what is often referred to as waste materials.
    • Vernissage: April 3, 1:30-3:30PM
    • The exhibition ends on May 30th
  • Ria Links Artists for Systems Change presents Climate Change – Passion to Action in the LaLande + Doyle Exhibition Space. A call to artists by Ria Links Artists for Systems Change  (Ria Links) generated 115 posters created by local artists and children, showing positive actions everyone can take to mitigate climate change. As much as possible, the exhibition was created and installed with borrowed and found materials. 
    • Opening reception : April 3, 1:30-4PM.
    • The exhibition ends on May 1st.

The Shenkman Arts Centre is located at 245 Centrum Blvd. in Orleans. 

 

Creative Reuse at the Shenkman Centre.

Invitation à deux événements à ne pas manquer au Centre des Arts Shenkman le 3 avril 2022

Le dimanche 3 avril, deux événements auront lieu au Centre des Arts Shenkman : 

  • Le Collectif d’artistes-graveurs d’Ottawa-Gatineau offrira un vernissage pour son exposition Réutilisation créative en arts imprimés. Seize artistes-graveurs présentent 26 œuvres basées sur le recyclage et la réutilisation de ce que l’on perçoit souvent comme des déchets.
    • Vernissage : le 3 avril, 13h30 à 15h30.
    • L’exposition se termine le 30 mai
  • Ria Links Artists for Systems Change présente Changements climatiques- de la passion à l’action dans l’espace d’exposition LaLande + Doyle. Un appel aux artistes lancé par by Ria Links Artists for Systems Change  (Ria Links) a généré 115 affiches créées par des artistes locaux et des enfants, montrant les actions positives que chacun peut entreprendre pour atténuer les changements climatiques. Dans la mesure du possible, l’exposition a été créée et installée avec des matériaux empruntés et trouvés.
    • Réception d’ouverture: le 3 avril, 13h30 à 16h.
    • L’exposition se termine le 1er mai.

Le Centre des arts Shenkman est situé au 245, boulevard Centrum à Orléans

Waterworks on Paper: Exhibition and Print Exchange

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A collaboration between OGPC and the Mahone Bay Printmakers, Waterworks on Paper is now on view at the Connective Gallery. Originally exhibited in April 2021 at the Lunenburg Art Gallery in Nova Scotia, , the show was never seen in Ottawa because of pandemic restrictions. Now, finally, we can enjoy Waterworks both in person  and online. The 22 prints demonstrate a variety of approaches to the theme of water, from figurative to abstract works, and from mezzotint to etching, relief and photogravure.

Participating artists from OGPC are Mary Baranowski-Lowden, Sylvia Bretzloff, Valerie Bridgeman, Susan Cartwright, Peter Dolan, Deidre Hierlihy, Rob Hinchley, Freida Hjartarson, Shealagh Pope, Katherine Stauble and Roger Sutcliffe.

To view Waterworks on Paper online see our post.

This project is dedicated to Ed Porter, artist, sailor, kind gentleman, Prof. Emeritus NSCAD U, and founder of Mahone Bay Printmakers. Follow Mahone Bay Printmakers on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MahoneBayPrintmakers/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mahonebayprintmakers/

 

Eau, source d’imagerie: Exposition et échange d’estampes

Fruit d’une collaboration entre le CAGOG et le Mahone Bay Printmakers, Eau, source d’imagerie est maintenant à l’affiche à la Galerie du Collectif. Apparue pour la première fois en avril 2021 à la Lunenburg Art Gallery en Nouvelle-Écosse, l’exposition n’a jamais été présentée à Ottawa en raison des restrictions liées à la pandémie. Maintenant, nous pouvons enfin apprécier Eau, source d’imagerie en personne et en ligne. Les 22 estampes illustrent une variété d’approches du thème de l’eau, allant des œuvres figuratives aux œuvres abstraites, et de la manière noire à l’eau-forte, au relief et à la photogravure.

Les artistes participants du CAGOG sont Mary Baranowski-Lowden, Sylvia Bretzloff, Valerie Bridgeman, Susan Cartwright, Peter Dolan, Deidre Hierlihy, Rob Hinchley, Freida Hjartarson, Shealagh Pope, Katherine Stauble et Roger Sutcliffe.

Pour voir “Eau, source d’imagerie” en ligne consultez notre blog!

Ce projet est dédié à Ed Porter, artiste, marin, gentilhomme, professeur émérite de l’Université NSCAD et fondateur du Mahone Bay Printmakers.

Suivez Mahone Bay Printmakers sur Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MahoneBayPrintmakers/ et Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mahonebayprintmakers/.

Creative Reuse in Printmaking

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Sixteen OGPC members created original works rooted in print art while nurturing a curiosity for the creative possibilities offered by the reuse of discard, rejected or simply thrown away materials and objects. The artists have enjoyed experimenting and expanding their skills in the world of salvaging and reusing the object to keep it relevant and alive. Twenty-seven 2D and 3D original artworks are on display until May 30th, in the Atrium Showcase. Shenkman Arts Centre 245 Centrum Blvd., Orleans.

Participating artists: Luigina Baratto, Valerie Bridgeman, Susan MW Cartwright, Murray Dineen, Carol Howard Donati, Deidre Hierlihy, Freida Hjartarson, Denise Lachance, Aileen Leo, Pamela Levac, Tina Petrovicz, Shealagh Pope, Rod Restivo, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd and Roger Sutcliffe.  Guest curator is Madeleine Rousseau.

We are hoping to hold a Meet the Artists event on April 3! Keep the date! More info to come…

 

Réutilisation créative en arts imprimés

Les 16 membres de CAGOG ont créé des oeuvres originales bien ancrées dans les arts imprimés tout en alimentant en curiosité pour les possiblités créatives offertes par la réutilation de matériaux et d’objets usagés, délaissés, rejetés out tout bonnement mis à la poubelle. Les artists ont pris plaisir à expérimenter et étendre leur savior-faire à l’univers de la récupération et de la réutilisation de l’objet pour le maintenir pertinent et vivant. Vingt-sept œuvres d’art originales en 2D et 3D sont exposées jusqu’au 30 mai, dans la vitrine de l’Atrium. Centre des arts Shenkman 245, boulevard Centrum, Orléans.

Artistes participants: Luigina Baratto, Valerie Bridgeman, Susan MW Cartwright, Murray Dineen, Carol Howard Donati, Deidre Hierlihy, Freida Hjartarson, Denise Lachance, Aileen Leo, Pamela Levac, Tina Petrovicz, Shealagh Pope, Rod Restivo, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd and Roger Sutcliffe.  Commissaire invitée est Madeleine Rousseau.

Nous espérons organiser une rencontre avec les artistes le 3 avril! Gardez la date! Plus d’informations à venir…

New Show at the Connective Gallery – “Feel the Burr!”

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The Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers Connective is pleased to present its’ exhibition “Drypoint Prints: Feel the Burr!” at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre in Bells Corners. Drypoint is a printmaking technique whereby the image is scratched into the surface of a plate, making a line and a distinctive burr.  Thanks to Denise Lachance, our guest curator, and all the members who helped in various capacities. The exhibit will be on display from Nov 4, 2021 to Mar 3, 2022. It is recommended that you call the NCAC at 613-596-5783 to confirm gallery hours and COVID requirements.

Nouvelle exposition à la galerie Connective– « Touchez les barbes! »

Le Collectif d’artistes-graveurs d’Ottawa-Gatineau a le plaisir de présenter son exposition d’arts imprimés en pointe sèche « Touchez les barbes » au Centre des arts créatifs à Bells Corners. La gravure à la pointe sèche est une technique par laquelle l’image est rayée dans la surface d’une plaque, faisant une ligne et soulevant une barbe abondante. Merci à Denise Lachance, notre conservatrice invitée, et à tous les membres qui ont aidé à divers titres. L’exposition sera présentée du 4 novembre 2021 au 3 mars 2022. Il est recommandé d’appeler le Centre au 613-596-5783 afin de confirmer les heures d’ouverture de la galerie et les exigences COVID.

Participating printmaking artists: / Les artistes-graveurs participants(es) : Luigina Baratto, Cheryl Beillard, Susan MW Cartwright, Murray Dineen, Carol Howard Donati, Leonard Gerbrandt, Denise Lachance, Aileen Leo, Shealagh Pope, Rod Restivo, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd, Patricia Slighte, Dale Shutt, Moira Toomey, and/ et Doug Williams.

Photos by/ par Aileen Leo

Mixed Messages

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You can now see the exhibit in person!

Our online show is now exhibiting at the Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers Connective Gallery at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre in Bells Corners. Thanks to Susan Cartwright, our guest curator and all the members who helped in various capacities. The exhibit will be on display from Aug 5 to Nov 4, 2021. Call ahead to make sure you can access the space, as with this may change at short notice.

Vous pouvez maintenant voir “Messages mixtes” en personne !

Vous pouvez maintenant visiter en personne notre exposition ” Messages mixtes” à la Galerie du Collectif d’artistes-graveurs d’Ottawa-Gatineau, située au Centre des arts créatifs de Nepean (CACN) à Bells Corners. Merci à Susan Cartwright, notre commissaire invitée, et aux membres participants pour leur aide avec diverses tâches. L’exposition se déroule du 5 août au 4 novembre 2021. Il est recommandé d’appeler la réception du CACN en avance afin de vérifier que le Centre sera ouvert lors de votre visite, car les heures d’ouverture peuvent changer.

 

Participating printmaking artists:/ Des artistes-gravures participants(es): Luigina Baratoo, Cheryl Ann Beillard, Susan Cartwright, Murray Dineen, Peter Dolan, Deidre Hierlihy, Aileen Leo, Tina Petrovicz, Shealagh Pope, Rod Restivo, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd, Dale Shutt, Katherine Stauble, Moira Toomey, Anamaria Gomez Upegui, Doug Williams

New OGPC Show!

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How wonderful to be able to write this header! After months when the Stafford Road Gallery was closed due to COVID-19, we were finally able to hang a new show: A Look at Woodblock Prints, curated by Freida Hjartarson.

OGPC artists have created a diverse group of accomplished and appealing relief prints using a medium which poses, as Freida notes, both challenges and wonderful opportunities.

Photos courtesy of Roger Sutcliffe

We hope you will be able to stop in to the Gallery in Bells Corners to see the show, but remember to call first to confirm opening hours and their COVID-19 protocols.

Finally, a chance to see two exhibitions!

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Don’t miss the chance to see two excellent exhibitions of prints at the Ottawa School of Art (on George Street in the Byward Market), with OGPC members featured in both!

The first, in the ground floor vitrines, features prints from an OGPC Print Exchange with a group of printmakers in Northern Ireland. The theme is “Home“, something which has had a significance so far in 2020 that was unforeseen at the time the prints were made and exchanged.

Photos courtesy of Madeleine Rousseau

The second is the Biennial Ottawa International Mini Print exhibition, featuring a wonderful variety of printmaking techniques and subjects in the 355 prints, by 135 artists from 21 countries. All works are for sale (early Christmas shopping!). The show runs until November 22, 2020 and information on the Gallery’s COVID-19 protocol is available on the OSA website https://artottawa.ca/category/news/ or by contacting Cathy Brake, Gallery Coordinator at boutique@artottawa.ca.

Photos courtesy of Madeleine Rousseau

Printer’s Ink Vernissage

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Everyone enjoyed the vernissage Friday night at the Stone School Gallery for Printer’s Ink: How many words make a picture?”. Visitors and artists were able to visit the exhibit in the upper gallery in small numbers with a very positive response. There were lots of great comments about the overall exhibit and individual pieces of artwork. The exhibit is getting coverage from the local newspaper. Emily, a journalist for the Equity newspaper came out to take pictures and interviewed the curator of the exhibit, Tina Petrovicz (OGPC member). The theme, the diversity of exhibit and the creative challenges of the project were discussed.

Vernissage visitors to Printer’s Ink: How many words make a picture?

Refreshments were served in the yard of the gallery on this lovely evening. This allowed the guests and artists space to have a chat and enjoy a glass of wine and the great nibbles that were brought. It was wonderful and safe celebration of months of this group effort and that the exhibit happened inspite of the challenges that COVID has created for us as artists.

OGPC members of the exhibit, surprised Tina with flowers and a card as a thank you for her efforts in organizing this project and the resulting exhibit. She was honored to have worked with such a great group of artists, everyone pitching in to make it happen and the trully wonderful artwork that was created.

Printer’s Ink: How many words make a picture?

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Inspired by Words. Fifteen OGPC members created works inspired by words of a poem, lyric, proverb or saying:

Sylvia Bretzloff, Madeleine Rousseau, Peter Dolan, Murray Dineen, Roger Sutcliffe, Debra James Percival, Shirley Yik, Shealagh Pope, Valerie Bridgeman, Denise Lachance, Deidre Hierlihy, Tina Petrovicz, Dale Shutt, Patricia Slighte and Louise Guay.

Their works will be shown at the Stone School Gallery at Portage-du-Fort, Quebec, from September 11 to October 11, 2020. Wearing a mask is mandatory indoors and a limited number of guests will be allowed in the Gallery at any one time.

Join us for an outdoor vernissage under a tent on September 11 from 6 to 8 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Some of the artists will be at the gallery in the weekend during the exhibition. It is another chance to see the show and meet the artists. Check the website for gallery hours at http://artpontiac.com/en/.

A curator talk by Tina Petrovicz will take place at closing day, October 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. She will discuss her process that has led to the adaption of her printmaking with the integration of light and movement to create new expressions of art.
http://artpontiac.com/en/artists-talks/causerie-tina-petrovicz/

ETCHING|VARIATIONS

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Please note that the vernissage planned for Sunday, March 15th at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre is cancelled due to concerns about public gatherings and the COVID-19 virus.

The latest show is now hung for your viewing pleasure! This show , curated by Mary Baranowski-Lowden, features various etching techniques (such as aquatint, soft ground, line etching, sugar lift and open bite) in prints from 15 Connective artists. Not only does the show offer examples of different etching techniques (and explains them), it also shows work in different sizes and featuring very different subject matter. Such a great selection to see!

The show will be hanging until April 30th in the OGPC Gallery at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre|Centre des arts créatifs de Nepean at 35 rue Stafford Road, Bells Corners, K2H 8V8. For gallery hours call|pour des heures d’ouverture téléphonez 613-596-5783

And please remember, all works are for sale (unless indicated otherwise) and prints are a wonderful way to start an art collection of your own or add original works to your collection!