One of the longest running juried art exhibitions in Ontario, Insights, has returned to the Wellington County Museum and Archives providing new experiences for all art lovers.
Presented by the Elora Arts Council and the museum, the exhibit runs until Sept. 1.
“This exhibit provides artists with an opportunity to showcase their creativity in an outstanding venue alongside 50 others from the area,” said curator Susan Dunlop.
“With over 200 people attending the opening reception, it proves to be one of the Museum’s most popular exhibitions.”
The show features a variety of mediums of artwork, featuring local artists. From over 300 submissions, 97 pieces were chosen by jurors Sara Angelucci, Yael Brotman and Barry McCarthy.
Local prize winners include:
– Second prize – Ellen Langlands Memorial Award: Julia Vandepolder, of Hillsburgh, for “Stitch and Weave #2” (medium oil on panel);
Drawing award: Gail Root, of Rockwood, with “Early Morning, Banderos Bay” (chalk pastel);
– Fibre award: Melanie Morel, of West Garafraxa Twp, with “Winter in the Forest” (weaving).
The Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora.
The galleries are open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and 12pm to 4pm on weekends and holidays.
