Special Events
"Winter is an
etching, spring a watercolour, summer an oil painting
and autumn a mosaic of them all"
Stanley Horowitz
OAS's 42nd Annual Art in
the Park
Monday August 6
Juried Art Show
September 7 to September 21
Held at the Oakville Town Hall,
this event showcases the best works of all OAS members.
Art in the Yard
September 8 & 9
New this year!
The event
will showcase visual
artists exhibiting original works for sale.
Studio Tour
November 3 & 4
Visit each studio and experience the creative process. Talk to the artist
and see original works of art .
Christmas Show
November 14 to December 21
A wide selection of original work carefully selected to reflect
the best works of OAS members.
Wonderful shopping for Christmas gift giving.
Art Show
Art shows play an
important role in the life of the OAS. They provide an opportunity for
artists to show and sell their work, afford the OAS with an opportunity to raise
funds to subsidize programming and act as a venue for furthering interest and
knowledge of the world of art.
Annual Art Auction
Traditionally
held during in the Spring, this invitational event is one of the highlights of
the OAS season. Usually held in Centennial Gallery located in the main
library building on Navy Street, the auction attracts over 200 art patrons who
are able to enjoy all the excitement of a live auction hosted by a professional
auctioneer. Participating artists are selected by a committee who make
their selections based on a combination of criteria which ensures that the art
selected represents a good cross section of both accomplished and emerging
artists.
Art in the Park
This event was first held
in 1975, and has since become an annual outdoor art show and sale usually held
on Civic Holiday Monday in every August. Art in the Park was originally
held in coronation Park where Oakville Art Society had its first home, since
1996 the show has been held in Waterfront Heritage Park located in the Bronte
Harbour area.
Annual Members Juried
Show
Usually
held in late Spring, this event is designed to showcase the best works of all
OAS members. Works on display cover a broad spectrum of mediums, styles
and degrees of accomplishment. The show provides an opportunity for the
community to become more familiar with the OAS and its members.
With emphasis on painting,
pottery and sculpture, the show is designed to showcase and sell members' work
as unique, one of a kind gifts. Held in both the OAS Gallery and studios,
the show offers a wide selection of original work carefully selected to reflect
the best works of OAS members. Wonderful shopping for Christmas gift
giving.
Student Show
One
of the Society's most gratifying shows and open to anyone who was a student in
the previous 12 months. The Oakville Art Society students exhibit some of their
most successful works which have been created in the various classes during the
year. This weekend show, held in the painting studio in the spring
always draws a crowd of student's family, friends and instructors and is a real
inspiration to everyone.
Teacher Show
The Teacher's Show is held
annually in the OAS gallery. It is a showcase of our teacher's
professional creative skills and their latest works. The OAS Teacher's
Show is held in late summer and draws fellow artists, members and especially
interested students who enjoy seeing the talents of their prospective teachers.