Art Allies show at WalterFedy

Oil on canvas – “Verge” – David G. White

Two great art forces came together on Thursday night: Art Allies connected with curator Suzanne Luke at WalterFedy to host the second show of original art from the region.  This is another one of those everybody-wins situations where artists get paid rental for the 3 months their work hangs, any sales from the show go 75/25 artist/Art Allies, and WalterFedy gets some awesome and fresh art in their amazing space.

I love…

hanging out…

at WalterFedy…

with my pals from Art Allies.

Oil on canvas – Murray Dekeyser

Portfolio of concrete and steel work – Denise Strong

My friend Denise Strong was showing her amazing paintings on distressed plywood.  A must-see.

Acrylic on panel – nik harron

nik was there, and everywhere.

Latex, enamel spray paint on canvas – David Hoover

Great catching up with Dave Hoover and making summer plans for a personal street art tour.

Snacks!

Oil on canvas – David G. White, Encaustic – Michelle Salter, Acrylic on canvas – Amy Roger

Had a nice chat with Wendy and Rob (at right) about art happenings and The Jazz Room.

Hey, look who started working with Art Allies…

That’s right: my pal Jennifer Bedford.  Awesome.  (a wine bottle sort of exploded.  On Jenn).

Fantastic details in the space.  Very inspiring.  A great energy here.

Mixed media – John Hofstetter

Mixed media – John Hofstetter

Love the textures in John’s work.

Sepia-toned etching on paper – Laura Perrin

My photog friend, Raegan Little (left).  I believe we have a deal to take a photo walk, right RL?

Acrylic and oil on hand carved wood – Peter Schacht

Art meets boardroom.  Great idea.

Then it got busy…

with lots of chatting…

 

 

and speeches by Art Allies chief, Jacqui Murphy—hold on, who’s that at right shooting me?

Hilary practiced meta-photography… and then I guess so did I.

Good chat with Juanita Metzger (in blue) and her husband Trent.

Amy, Gavin, Gabrielle, Bryan, Juanita, Trent in the house.

This doubles as the lunchroom.

My brohemus, David G. White chatting with Peter Lenardon.

H. is yukking it up.  Did I mention I miss RQ Magazine posts?

Oil on canvas – James Nye 

That’s a giant piece from James from the NYC series.  It really pops off that red wall.

Pam’s boots may be considered art.

Oil on canvas – “Verge” – David G. White

Dave and I would love to sell you this painting.  It’s awesome and we need to buy more canvas stretchers.

Encaustic – Michelle Salter, Acrylic on canvas – Amy Roger

Amy’s making the rounds.

Dave Hoover in cap.

Action Jacqui at reception.

Acylic and stainless steel on canvas – Joel Masewich

Reflecting Cathy Farwell reflecting on this piece by Joel Masewich.   It’s important to note that it was Cathy’s idea to connect WalterFedy with a part-time pro curator to get great art into a great space for great people on a regular basis and get artists paid.  Respect.

Jacqui Murphy, Art Allies creative instigator.  If I was a more competent photographer, there would be a good pic of curator Suzanne Luke right after this one.  Suzanne put together an awesome show and I don’t think curators get the credit they deserve, especially among those newer to the domain.

Oil on canvas – David G. White

Mr. Nye standing in front of Dave’s piece that sold that night: YES!

Len Ruby of Krug Furniture chatting with Darrin Snider, one of our hosts and Director of Business Development at WalterFedy.

H. and Roger Farwell, architect and partner at WalterFedy.  For those still in winter hibernation, let’s give a proper shout out to Hilary on her new job with Rod Regier’s team at The City of Kitchener, Economic Development group.  RIM’s loss is the city’s gain.

Artists Jennifer Depencier and Laurie Wonfor Nolan mugging for the camera.  Both hailing from Hespeler where they build out the creative ecosystem by the river.

Oil on canvas – “Verge” – David G. White

I’ve gotta put a shout out to Debbie Robson (far left), one of makebright’s most faithful readers.  Cheers!

Best in shoe.  Hoping to see a lot of shoes at the next cultural meetup.  What’s that?  I don’t know: follow @ArtAllies on twitter like I do, or hit ‘em on Facebook, or sign up for their email newsletter.  Or if you buy me lunch occasionally I’ll be happy to occasionally tell you about these things.

Happy making,

DW