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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