VALERIE METCALFE has dedicated more than 45 years to pursuing her pottery passion. Decades of practicing this meticulous art form have resulted in stunning works that evoke organic shapes and subtle floral details. she currently produces more than 1500 artworks per year. Inspiration comes from her life-long interest in nature and her love for the flow of a paintbrush. While Valerie credits art school for introducing her to pottery, much of her learning has taken place outside of the classroom. she is the last founding member of the stoneware gallery, an artist-run business managed by a co-operative of ceramics artists. she also teaches classes at the stoneware studio. Valerie admits that following her passion may not have brought her immense wealth, but it’ s provided her with something she believes is much more valuable: a lifelong career full of reverence and significant relationships. 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of stoneware gallery, where throughout her extensive career, the love of the craft has kept Valerie committed. Valerie’ s collections are sold at the stoneware gallery, 778 corydon ave, 204-475-8088, stonewaregallery. com, Map 1: t-2 art eXhIBIts
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PhotograPhy: courtesy of stoNeWare gaLLery( VaLerIe MetcaLfe & Pottery), MeNNoNIte herItage ceNtre gaLLery( MaNNy MartINs-karMaN); Wag( PIerre-august reNoIr).
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Artist Spotlight
VALERIE METCALFE has dedicated more than 45 years to pursuing her pottery passion. Decades of practicing this meticulous art form have resulted in stunning works that evoke organic shapes and subtle floral details. she currently produces more than 1500 artworks per year. Inspiration comes from her life-long interest in nature and her love for the flow of a paintbrush. While Valerie credits art school for introducing her to pottery, much of her learning has taken place outside of the classroom. she is the last founding member of the stoneware gallery, an artist-run business managed by a co-operative of ceramics artists. she also teaches classes at the stoneware studio. Valerie admits that following her passion may not have brought her immense wealth, but it’ s provided her with something she believes is much more valuable: a lifelong career full of reverence and significant relationships. 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of stoneware gallery, where throughout her extensive career, the love of the craft has kept Valerie committed. Valerie’ s collections are sold at the stoneware gallery, 778 corydon ave, 204-475-8088, stonewaregallery. com, Map 1: t-2 art eXhIBIts
Jul-Aug— the Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery hosts two summer exhibits: UBUNTU- I am because we are, Manny Martins-karman’ s vibrant abstract work( pictured), and Diane Driedger’ s reflections on disability, My Will Remains. Until Jul 6— If You Have a Similar Story, Keep it to Yourself at Platform Gallery showcases Bridget Moser’ s strange, clever performance and video art. Jul 1-31— Wayne Arthur Gallery hosts Transitions, a group exhibit of painting, photography and collage in tribute to local artist Jean Wiens, who passed away in february of this year. Jul 19-31— self-taught Winnipeg artist D’ arcy singh shows her experiments in a variety of media during Catching & Releasing at Cre8ery Aug 6-24— Witness Site / ation, facilitated by Bush gallery, a celebrated trio of artists, writers, educators and curators, on display at Plug In ICA. Until Aug 26— catch historic exhibition Screening the 70s: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Grand Western Canadian Screen Shop at the Buhler Gallery.
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Be whisked away to La Belle Époque by Winnipeg Art Gallery’ s( WAG) highly anticipated Summer with the Impressionists. this is Manitoba’ s first-ever major display of over 100 works of the most beloved french Impressionists: Mary cassatt, Paul cézanne, edgar Degas, edouard Manet, henri Matisse, claude Monet, Pierre-auguste renoir( pictured), and many others. the spectacular exhibit showcases landscapes and scenes of everyday life from the famed artists that sparked a revolution in the late 19th century, breaking away from convention by spontaneously painting outdoors rather than in-studio sketches. French Moderns: Monet to Mattisse, 1850-1950 brings select pieces from the Brooklyn Museum, while Impressionists on Paper highlights artwork from the National gallery of canada. 300 Memorial Blvd, 204-786-6641, wag. ca, Map 1: P-3
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