An eight-city exhibition tour showcasing the work of the 15 semi-finalists of the RBC Canadian Painting Competition stops in London. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the competition aims to raise the awareness of emerging Canadian visual artists. Governor General Michaëlle Jean announced Jeremy Hof from Vancouver as the national winner and Amanda Reeves from Oakville and Will Murray from Montreal as the honourable mentioned. An unprecedented $145,000 in prize money was awarded for this year, including $25,000 to the winner, $15,000 to each of the honourable mentioned and $7,500 to the remaining semi-finalists.
Evergreen Studio has opened a working studio/gallery for the summer at the Artisans Village in St. Thomas. Please come visit artists Sandra England and June-Anne Reid weekly Wednesday - Saturday. Both artists offer original fine art, prints, and gift cards as well as 'wearable art' including silk scarves and sun hats.
The London Friendship Quilter Guild presents a quilt show on Oct 1 from 10am to 4pm and Oct 2 from 10am to 4pm at Rowntree United Church. Admission 5.00
