The painting above is an example of great folk art painting by Christine Genest. There was a combination of local artists, well known contemporary artists and even some older paintings by famous artists. For example, on the upper floor there is a Pissaro. It's for sale if you have $15,000 to spare.
The space is surprisingly large. The smaller frontage is deceptive. There are two floors, with the historical paintings being on the upper floor. These include works by Doris McCarthy, Robert Chailloux and Douglas Pratt.
The building was originally a clothing store, owned by the Quinn family, and later became a gift shop.
It has been lovingly restored by the gallery owners, with much of the original woodwork and details kept intact.The staircase was particularly impressive.
Local artists who are exhibiting include Barbara Chappelle, who sold two of her paintings since the doors opened (just a couple of days), Donna Bonin with her bright and cheerful watercolours and Ian Montgomery with his beautiful stained glass "windows" with figurative inserts.
On the ground floor were paintings by Mary Ann Ludlam, Eric McCully, Monika Seidenbusch and Margaretta Vanderpas. Also photography by John Goldstein, Shayna Hartley and the gallery owner, Paul Dederer.
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