Rockin’ the paint: artist Laurie Wonfor Nolan
Laurie Wonfor Nolan turns the idea of a reclusive artist toiling over her masterpieces in a gritty studio right on its head. Laurie, who does happen to have a gritty urban studio overlooking the Speed...
View ArticleNot so abstract painter: Jennifer Gough
Kitchener artist Jennifer Gough paints big, bold and colourful canvases that draw you in. They make you feel things; things like curiosity, excitement and delight. “I try to live a life fuelled by my...
View ArticleGiving Waterloo Region “The Brush Off”
Twenty-two talented local artists will converge on the Museum in downtown Kitchener this Saturday (January 19, 2013) for the second annual artist showdown: The Brush Off: Live Painting Competition....
View ArticleChronicling urban decay: Brian Douglas
Photographer Brian Douglas is a teller of stories who uses his camera to tell stories of the past. “Photography can preserve and document spaces and objects that people might not have the opportunity...
View ArticleHey KW, get your craft on: Stitch ’n Kitsch Spring Show
This Saturday, April 27 you have one place to be: the Stitch ’n Kitsch, a local, indie artist show where you will be dazzled by the talent of local (and almost local) designers and artisans. This artsy...
View ArticleLet’s get a room: CAFKA exhibition at Walper Hotel
In the heart of downtown Kitchener, an historic hotel sits, recently adorned with art. But not just any art and not just any hotel. The Walper Hotel will play host to CAFKA’s (Contemporary Art Forum...
View ArticleArt is good for you: Globe Studios Art Show
Okay, so I’ve been talking a lot about art lately. But when art is so interesting and good in this region, how can I help myself? Coming up on May 10 is the Globe Studio’s Spring Art Show and Open …...
View ArticleBringing nature home: Painter Nik Harron
Talented landscape painter, graphic designer and all-round creative guy, Nik Harron, has the soul of an artist with a dash of business pragmatism. Being a self-sustaining artist is a tough job. Aside...
View ArticleFollow the art: KW Central Art Walk
I can’t think of a better way to spend an autumn weekend than strolling around a charming neighbourhood, kicking up leaves and getting to poke around in people’s houses and studios looking at art....
View ArticlePartners in creativity: Melissa Kristensen and Andre Smith
Photographer Melissa Kristensen and wood worker/designer Andre Smith have been married for 27 years, and over time evolved their partnership into a creative business: Kristensen-Smith Photographic...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....