From now to May 29, the Minto Heritage Gallery will be overflowing with an impressive variety of art work by the twelve members of the Saugeen Artist’s Co-op.
The co-operative was formed by a group of talented artists who devote their efforts to increasing awareness, appreciation and support of arts and culture in the Saugeen Watershed.
“Our region covers all of the Saugeen watershed, but we also welcome artisans from outside this area as well,” said spokesman Kathie Wright.
She explained there are now 33 members of the co-op.
For this exhibition there will be works by Roben Nieuwland, Arend Nieuwland, Bev Morgan, Wright, Katherine Jarrett, Sandra Florence, Joyce Morgan, Kim Vanderburgt, Pat Macdowell, Nancy Winkler, Janet Liesemer and Tina Concetta-Revie.
“The Minto Arts Council shares much the same outlook as the Saugeen Artist’s Co-op,” said Wesley Bates current president of the MAC (Minto Arts Council.) “We are here to promote and celebrate the arts and heritage of our town and region. The future of the MAC is looking up because it is getting an elevator to the gallery floor thanks to the renovations to the Harriston Public Library.
He said the group is “elevating the arts” in Minto. The opening for the Saugeen Artist’s Co-op was Saturday April 2.
The Minto Heritage Gallery is located upstairs at the Harriston Public Library.
