Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers Connective Exhibits at Alta Vista Branch of Ottawa Public Library

THE OTTAWA-GATINEAU PRINTMAKERS CONNECTIVE PRESENTS THREE THEMED EXHIBITIONS AT THE ALTA VISTA BRANCH OF THE OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY

You are invited to visit the Alta Vista Branch of the OPL between Jan. 20 and March 17, 2023 to be immersed in printmaking and in the perspective of 20 local printmakers through 48 original prints created using a variety of printmaking techniques.

“COLOUR CHANGES EVERYTHING” EXHIBITION
The exhibition is happening in the middle of winter when we most need ‘colour’ to lift our spirits and bring some cheerfulness into our lives. On top of our colourful prints, perhaps some funky fungi, spiders, a sassy blackbird or sailing rats might cause you to chuckle. Why not visit our exhibition to find the similarities and difference among the 28 thought-provoking prints.
Participating artists: Siobhan Arnott, Christine Belle-Isle, Valerie Bridgeman, Murray Dineen, Melanie Gougeon, Louise Guay, Freida Hjartarson, Debra James Percival, Madeleine Rousseau, Kathryn Shaw, Dale Shutt, Roger Sutcliffe, Moira Toomey, Lynda A. Turner (guest curator) and Jennifer Waterman.

“IN THE LIBRARY” EXHIBITION
Libraries are magical places that speak a universal language. No matter where you may be, a library can provide a reprieve, a sense of the familiar and a connection to the community and world at large. Participating printmakers share works inspired by their feelings, thoughts and experiences around books and the libraries that make these accessible to so many.
Participating artists: Luigina Baratto, Murray Dineen, Deidre Hierlihy, Shealagh Pope, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd, Jennifer Waterman.

“MIGRATION” EXHIBITION
The artists participating in “Migration” raise timely and important political, economic, ecological, and social issues. This exhibition invites the viewer to consider their own relationship or history with the phenomena of migration.
Participating artists: Murray Dineen, Deidre Hierlihy, Freida Hjartarson, Shealagh Pope, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd, Patricia Slighte and Lynda Turner.
Where: Alta Vista Branch of Ottawa Public Library 2516 Alta Vista Ottawa (free parking available on site).
Dates: Jan. 20-March 17, 2023