Goward House

Art Show and Sale by Local Landscape Artists Joy Davis As I’ve always called BC’s coastal islands home, I have a deep affection for the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest with their endlessly varied combinations of mountains, ocean, islands and trees. Painting, in both oils and acrylics, helps me see this distinctive world a bit differently. Constantly changing light and color shapes -- and reshapes -- familiar vistas. And the delicate lacework of sandstone, the contorted trunks of Arbutus, the infinite rhythms of the tide and current, the strength of mountains beg to be captured on canvas. It’s rare that I’m not assessing by a view from a boat, car or hiking trail for its potential as a painting. As Emily Carr so aptly put it, painting allows for ‘fresh seeing’ first for the artist, and then for the many viewers who bring their own experience to the art. I work in both oils and acrylics and enjoy their differences. Oils demand care -- and can reward you with soft edges, muted colors, rich tones. Acrylics permit a degree of spontaneity that adds fun to the process and allows for constant adjustment until composition and color are somehow right. For the most part I work in the studio, often using photographs that I’ve taken as a starting point for painting. And I enjoy participating in workshops and meeting artists as they always introduce new ways of approaching how paint can be used to capture nuances of shape color, and light. Among the recurrent themes in my paintings are Arbutus trees with their improbable structures, colors, and ways they frame the landscape. It is challenging to use paint to capture distinctive dimensionality and the texture and contrasts of their bark. Another theme is Mt Baker, which has been on the horizon of all my homes in British Columbia. Up to now, I’ve only painted it from western perspectives -- but a goal is to paint this iconic mountain from the north, east and south as well. While these are subjects I keep coming back to it’s easy to find many other compelling subjects in this area, from other mountains, to the maze of islands around us, to sailboats, and seagulls. As I share a love of the Pacific Northwest with so many people, my goal in painting is to reflect what I value in a way that reflects what others take joy from.

The group of Chinese brush painters meets weekly at Goward House, painting various traditional subjects such as bamboo, pandas, plum blossom, orchids, landscapes and of course all the animals of the Chinese zodiac, including the tiger, this year’s designated honoree. The scroll of 100 tigers to be shown at the reception was painted by artist Barbara Mekelburg and additional tigers are included in the show. Other artists featured in this year’s show are Arlene Davey, Ann Gibbard, Barbara Downie, and John Hart.

THE GOWARD HOUSE SOCIETY 2495 Arbutus Road Victoria BC V8N 1V9 (250) 477-4401 gowardhouse@shaw.ca Art Show and Sale By Elizabeth Carefoot, Laura Feeleus, Lesley Turner The Laundry Room - Airing Our Linens October 5 – November 30, 2022 Art Show Reception October 23, 2022 1:30- 3:30pm Viewing hours: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 3:30pm (Goward House is closed all Statutory Holidays) For a preview of the event, visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow Media Contact: Heidi Hodgins, Administrator, Goward House Society

Art Show and Sale By Katarina Meglic “On The Body” October 1 – 27, 2021 Viewing hours: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 3:30pm (Goward House is closed all Statutory Holidays) Artists’ Reception Sunday October 3rd 1:30pm – 3:30pm For a preview of the event, visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow

GOWARD HOUSE SOCIETY ART SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE For information visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow Media Contact: Heidi Hodgins, Administrator Goward House Society gowardhouse@shaw.ca

Art Show and Sale On The Body By Katarina Meglic March 27, 2020– April 22, 2020 Viewing hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:30am – 3:30pm For a preview of the event, visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow Media Contact: Heidi Hodgins, Administrator Goward House Society gowardhouse@shaw.ca

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT THE GOWARD HOUSE SOCIETY 2495 Arbutus Road Victoria BC V8N 1V9 (250) 477-4401 gowardhouse@shaw.ca Art Show and Sale By A PERSON BY ANY OTHER NAME January 24, 2020– March 25, 2020 Viewing hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:30am – 3:30pm For a preview of the event, visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow Media Contact: Heidi Hodgins, Administrator Goward House Society gowardhouse@shaw.ca

Art Show and Sale By STUDIO OF HARMONIOUS ENDEAVORS November 29, 2019 – January 22, 2020 Viewing hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:30am – 3:30pm Artists’ Reception Sunday December 1, 2019 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For a preview of the event, visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow Media Contact: Heidi Hodgins, Administrator, Goward House Society gowardhouse@shaw.ca

Art Show and Sale By STUDIO OF HARMONIOUS ENDEAVORS November 29, 2019 – January 22, 2020 Viewing hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:30am – 3:30pm Artists’ Reception Sunday December 1, 2019 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For a preview of the event, visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow Media Contact: Heidi Hodgins, Administrator, Goward House Society gowardhouse@shaw.ca

Paintings by Robert and Sarah Amos August 30, 2019 – November 27th, 2019 Viewing hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:30am – 3:30pm Artists’ Reception Sunday October 27, 2019 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For a preview of the event, visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow Media Contact: Heidi Hodgins, Administrator, Goward House Society gowardhouse@shaw.ca

Art Show and Sale Paintings by Robert and Sarah Amos August 30, 2019 – November 27th, 2019 Viewing hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:30am – 3:30pm Artists’ Reception Sunday October 27, 2019 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For a preview of the event, visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow Media Contact: Heidi Hodgins, Administrator Goward House Society gowardhouse@shaw.ca

Art Show and Sale Paintings by Robert and Sarah Amos August 30, 2019 – November 27th, 2019 Viewing hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:00am – 4:00pm Artists' Reception: Sunday October 27, 2019 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. For a preview of the event, visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow Media Contact: Heidi Hodgins, Administrator, Goward House Society gowardhouse@shaw.ca

Art Show and Sale By Goward House PORTRAIT PAINTERS May 31, 2019 – August 28, 2019 Viewing hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:00am – 4:00pm For a preview of the event, visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow Media Contact: Heidi Hodgins, Administrator Goward House Society gowardhouse@shaw.ca

Art Show and Sale By MARG WENGER June 28, 2019 – August 28, 2019 Viewing hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:00am – 4:00pm For a preview of the event, visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow Media Contact: Elaine Leonard, Administrator Goward House Society gowardhouse@shaw.ca

Art Show and Sale By Goward House PORTRAIT PAINTERS May 31, 2019 – June 26, 2019 Viewing hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:00am – 4:00pm For a preview of the event, visit www.gowardhouse.com/artshow THE GOWARD HOUSE SOCIETY 2495 Arbutus Road Victoria BC V8N 1V9 (250) 477-4401 gowardhouse@shaw.ca gowardhouse@shaw.ca