The Quinte Arts Council Expressions show was a great success. I went to the opening along with at least 100 other people. Good thing it was held at the John M. Parrott gallery as the previous location behind Capers Restaurant in Belleville would not have had room for half the people.
Congratulations to Virginia Dixon for her painting entitled "Birdie" and to Andrew Innes from Picton who entered a "sculpture" made with layers of Perspex entitled "Waiting and Wondering". They both won jurors' choice awards.
I was surprised to win the Ontario Crafts Council award with my entry "White Water" which is made entirely out of felted exotic fibres such as llama and cashmere.
Above is a picture of it. As a prize I get a year's free professional membership to the OCC, which comes with lots of perks.
Try to see the show. It is on till the end of May. There are lots of wonderful exhibits and the John M. Parrott gallery is also home to a travelling show put on by the Ontario Crafts Council which is also well worth a visit.
