Second Last Show

I hope you had a spooky Halloween dear reader!

With that behind us I feel that it's now safe (and appropriate) to mention that next week-end I will be showing and selling my work at the Tyendinaga Township Rec Hall as part of the Melrose Artist and Artisans Show. There will be 22 artists and artisans in total and the event runs both Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm.

"Plentiful" ACEO- I'll post a better pic later
Coloured pencil on Mi-Teintes
Copyright Rita Woodburne

If you happen to be in the area and want to get a head start in your Christmas shopping be sure to stop by (the Rec Hall is located at 363 McFarlane rd) to see the work on display. The bonus to this event is that a portion of proceeds go the the Tyendinaga Twp Public Library so not only will you be supporting local artists you'll also be supporting literacy in our community as well.

I just wanted to mention it and just inc ase you think you may forget about it between now and next week-end don't worry, I'll be sure to mention it again next week! ;)

A New Blog

Hi there, dear reader!

Just a quick post before I do a "proper" post tomorrow.

I wanted to let you know about the blog for 'Art For Literacy' which is the program that supports the Tyendinaga Township Library literacy programs and is the reason for the Lilac Tea Art Show that we're holding every May (applications for the 2009 show are coming out soon!)

The link for the blog can be found here and I encourage you to comment on what you see there and if you happen to be in our neck of the woods feel free to stop by the library to check out the 'Artist of the Month' that is being featured in the Gallery room at the library, you won't be disappointed.

Oh, and Regina, here's how that ACEO turned out:

"The Pumpkin Patch Gang" ACEO
Coloured pencil on Mi-Teintes
Copyright Rita Woodburne

Keep on art-ing... and reading folks! :D

For A Good Cause

"A Gentle Face" ACEO can be bid on here.
Copyright Rita Woodburne

Happy Friday!

So today I'm going to fore go the silliness in favour of some shameless promotion. Again this Saturday 3 other artists and myself will be at the Tyendinaga Township Public Library for our holiday art show to raise money for the 'Art for Literacy' program. I highly recommend attending this show not just so you can buy some absolutely fantastic art, but also because a portion of those sales goes right back into the library to help with purchasing books, creating and maintaining children's programs and keeping the library running among other things.

There's also a raffle going on as part of the event (the draw is on Dec. 20th) for two prints, donated by myself and the library's art coordinator, Cynthia Guthrie, and an 8x10 inch original donated by Saga Sabin. Again, the proceeds from the raffle are going straight back into the library so it's a win-win situation! The show is comprised of smaller works, 8x10 inches and under, and there are also gift cards and matted prints available all of which make excellent Christmas gifts (nudge, nudge, wink, wink).

So if you're in the area be sure to stop by, chat with the artists, support the Art for Literacy program either by purchasing some art or a raffle ticket and go home with a nice, warm, fuzzy feeling that you did something to help further literacy in the community during the holiday season.

Have a great week-end and I'll be back in December!!