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Welcome to our event calendar.Visit this page often as we always have events on the go. With over 15,000 square feet of display space, we carry and extensive collection of Fine Art and Craft, Posters and Reproduction art, Framed Mirrors, Gift and Accessories as well as offering quality custom framing and Art consultation for your home or office.
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"Farewell farewell but this I tell, to thee thou wedding guest. He prayeth well, who loveth well, both man and bird and beast....He prayeth best, who loveth best, all things both great and small; For the dear God who loveth us - He made and loveth all!" - Samuel Taylor Coleridge...
Annual Valentines Day Party!February 14 to March 10.
Everyone welcome - share the love!
30 visual artists interpret the significance of love, the environment and the allegory of this most cherished poem. Participating artists create work in a variety of medium - painting, sculpture, photography, wood work, metal work, jewellery, clay and sooo much more. Live opening day entertainment features dance performance by Ishra of Invoke-Tress Dance Theatre dancing the "Mariners Dance" Live jazz by Indigo Riff. Refreshment and love on the high seas at the Barber Gallery. Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821
Annual St. Patrick's Day Party! March 14 to April 14.
40 Visual Artists in a variety of medium - painting, photography, mixed, jewellery, metal work, marquetry and more. Opening day... Live Celtic music by Crooked Penny. Dance performances by the Royal City Academy of Irish Dance. Medieval demonstration by Ian Walsh of Blackthorn Productions. Master Brew Crafter Wellington Brewery. Free admission. Free parking. St. Patrick's day Feist!
Artists interpret Yeat's poem "The Song of the Wandering Aengus"...
THE SONG OF WANDERING AENGUS
by: W.B. Yeats
WENT out to the hazel wood,
Because a fire was in my head,
And cut and peeled a hazel wand,
And hooked a berry to a thread;
And when white moths were on the wing,
And moth-like stars were flickering out,
I dropped the berry in a stream
And caught a little silver trout.
When I had laid it on the floor
I went to blow the fire a-flame,
But something rustled on the floor,
And some one called me by my name:
It had become a glimmering girl
With apple blossom in her hair
Who called me by my name and ran
And faded through the brightening air.
Though I am old with wandering
Through hollow lands and hilly lands,
I will find out where she has gone,
And kiss her lips and take her hands;
And walk among long dappled grass,
And pluck till time and times are done
The silver apples of the moon,
The golden apples of the sun.
Scott Abbott, Laura Coutts, Barry Hodgson, Joel Masewich, Leslie Miles, Janet Ollers. Runs April 18 to May 19.
Barber Gallery is pleased to host “Up North” – the Bruce and Beyond, an exhibition of recent work by artists Scott Abbott, Laura Coutts, Barry Hodgson, Joel Masewich, Leslie Miles, and Janet Ollers.
“While exploring this classic Ontario scenery, much can seem reassuringly familiar at first. Then one begins to appreciate how much is hidden from the road, how many more scenes there are to paint, and the challenge of doing justice to these natural wonders sinks in. But with observation, time and exploration both geographic and creative, we feel we came to know something of their beauty.
This show is about our time on the Bruce and around Georgian Bay. It is about what we have found beyond geography, in the realm of the imagination. We hope you enjoy it.”
The show runs from April 18 to May 19, 2009 with an opening reception Saturday April 18 from 2-4 P.M. Free admission. Free parking. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph. (519) 824-0821
Cross-Section
Central Ontario Art Association
Barber Gallery is pleased to host “Cross-Section,” an annual juried exhibition by members of the Central Ontario Art Association.
Central Ontario Art Association is one of the oldest and largest Canadian organizations devoted to the visual arts and artists’ interests.
Tracing its origins from 1954, educators, teachers, and artists combined local art organizations in Wellington, Waterloo, Halton, Dufferin and Peel thereby creating the Five Counties Art Association. Further counties joined, and in 1966 the name was changed to the Central Ontario Art Association.
Its mission is to bring together people with a common interest in art, to provide artistic opportunities, encourage art appreciation and education, pool area efforts and resources, develop leadership in the arts and foster in-group cooperation and participation.
This year hundreds of entries were juried by Guelph Artist Nan Hogg to comprise a 40-piece exhibition on display at the Barber Gallery from May 23rd to June 22nd.
Long time Guelph resident and artist Nan Hogg holds an Ontario Teachers Certificate, a BA in History from McMaster University and an Honours Equivalent in Fine Art from the University of Guelph. An occasional teacher with the Upper Grand District School Board, she’s also taught painting and drawing in her private professional studio in Guelph, the Southampton School of Art, and was a teacher/co-ordinator of “Art Workshops” in Elora, presented by the Wellington County Museums and Archives. Her extensive and diverse career as a juror has included work with the Guelph Studio Tour, Hillside Festival and Fair November.
We welcome you to join us for “Cross-Section” running from May 23 to June 22 with an opening party and awards presentation, Saturday May 23rd from 2-4 P.M.
Cash prizes are awarded in categories including Best in Show, the Lloyd Minshall award, Allan Austin Memorial award, and 4 Juror’s choice awards.
Free admission. Free parking. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821
Barber Gallery
167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph
(519) 824-0821
Spotlight, “Discover the Arts in You and Your Community.”
Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Culture and produced by the Ontario Arts Council, Dianne Chapitis founder of Symphonica Dance Company with Percussionist Amadeo Ventura invite you to “discover your own musicality and grace” in a performance and workshop in the upstairs gallery of the Barber Gallery Friday June 5th from 6-7 P.M. and Saturday June 6th from 2-3 P.M. All welcome. Free workshop. Free parking. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821
Student Exhibition under the tutelage of art instructor Carol Cupid. June 27 to July 9. Opening reception Saturday June 27 from 2-4 P.M. Free admission. Free parking. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821
Core
Annual Summer Exhibition
Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West, Guelph
(519) 824-0821
The staff of the Barber Gallery is pleased to host "Core" our highly anticipated annual summer exhibition running from July 30th to September 30th.
"Core" celebrates the most essential part, or heart of our experience. Each year gallery workers get together at this time to put together an exhibition that showcases new artists to the gallery with long time exhibitors who consistently delight us with their ability to see something new. This year, we’re pleased to introduce works from 30 accomplished artists, in a variety of mediums, showing together in our feature exhibition room.
The gallery is open 9-5:30 Monday through Friday, and 9-4 on Saturdays. Work including painting, encaustic, mixed media, photography, sculpture, ceramic, textile, metal work, woodwork, and jewellery.... are all on display. Random rehearsals by “Core” artists percussionist Amadeo Ventura and dancer/choreographer Dianne Chapitis happen throughout the show in the upstairs “main” among 300 artists and artisans works.
We welcome you to visit us for "Core" - a summer show that celebrates the heart of artists through what they do.
Free admission. Free parking.
Core show artists: David Atkinson, Todd Bedwell, Colin Carney, Marilyn Clarke, Martin Grove, Michael Hayes, Supria Karmakar,Karolina Kuras, Ed Kuris, Gordon Laird, Tania Love, Sandra Martin, Daniel Masci, Eric Allen Montgomery, Rob O'Flanagan, Dawn Owen, Grayce Perry, Ryan Price, Bill Rabah, Lorraine Roy, Jim Reed, Vlad Ruzylo, Barb Shaw, Graeme Sheffield, Pearl Van Geest, David Wright, Janusz Wrobel, Bob Young...
While enjoying hundreds of works of art, visitors are often delighted to find random rehearsals by local musicians and dancers in our upstairs gallery space - watch for percussionist Amadeo Ventura and dancer choreographer Dianne Chapitis... Barber Gallery, 824-0821
Italian Adventure Art Trip
September 26th to October 10th with a free opening reception Saturday September 26th from 2-4 P.M.
Following a comprehensive hands-on course studying medieval and Renaissance art,
selected students from the Upper Grand District School Board rounded off their studies with a trip to Italy. Incorporating cultural and art history classes students studied language, music, food, architecture and art including sculpture, frescoes, mosaics and oil painting. Hands – on projects will be on display at the Barber Gallery from September 26th to October 10th. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph (519) 824-0821 Free admission. Free parking.
Annual juried exhibition by the Guelph Creative Arts Association. October 3 to October 28. Opening reception Saturday October 3 from 2-4 P.M.
“Expressions”
Guelph Creative Arts Association
The Barber Gallery is pleased to host “Expressions,” annual juried art exhibition and awards presentation by members of the Guelph Creative Arts Association.
The show runs from October 3, 2009 to October 28, with a free opening reception Saturday, October 3 from 2-4 P.M.
Marshall Ward, a visual artist and independent filmmaker is this year’s juror. In 2007 he was the Wilfrid Laurier University award recipient for Teaching Excellence, after five years instructing studio courses in the Fine Arts Program. Currently teaching life drawing at the Waterloo Community Arts Centre, his work is seen throughout Canada, United States, England and Japan. His work has been published in International Artist and Canadian House and Home magazines...
Guelph Creative Arts Association started in 1948 as an association of existing art and craft guilds. It was provincially chartered in 1956.
Members range from interested onlookers to local people working in a variety of materials and techniques. Oils, watercolour, acrylics, assorted drawing methods, print making and film are some of the media used in two-dimensional art, while textiles, metal, clay, glass etc. may become three-dimensional tactile items of decoration and/or utility. Members identify with all categories of artists and artisans, whether professional or amateur, and encourage participation for the enjoyment of both creators and viewers.
Free Admission, free parking!
Enjoy!
Barber Gallery
167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, 824-0821
Pictures Talk....November 10th to November 20 with an opening reception Tuesday November 10th starting at 11:00 A.M. ...
Barber Gallery is pleased to host “Pictures Talk” a Canadian Red Cross touring exhibit.
The exhibition is a collection of 26 photographs, selected from over one thousand taken by 41 Indonesian children touring galleries across Canada.
The exhibit runs from November 10th to November 20th with a free opening reception Tuesday November 10, at 11:00 A.M.
The 2004 tsunami affected hundreds of thousands of children across Indonesia who lost their homes, schools and in many cases, loved ones. By providing a glimpse into the lives of these children today, the exhibit offers a unique perspective on how life returns for young survivors in disaster-affected communities. More importantly, the exhibit celebrates the resilience of children whose lives have been altered by disastrous circumstances.
When the tsunami struck in 2004 the response by Canadians was overwhelming. Moved by the powerful images and stories on the news of tsunami survivors their own age, thousands of Canadian school children from coast to coast generously contributed to support relief efforts.
This exhibit touring with the Red Cross, is an opportunity for children to see how their donations have helped children in Indonesia rebuild their lives.
As well, part of a three artist, three continent touring exhibition, “Kedamaian,” works of peace and compassion by Australian artist Anna Niblic Heggie, will be on view. Beginning at the Barber Gallery in Guelph, then touring Indonesia and Australia, Kedamaian, through visual art, told the ancient story of Indonesia.
We welcome you to join us for “Pictures Talk,” a thank you Canada, from Indonesian children.
Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk St. West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821
Exhibition and sale of work from member artists of the Royal City Calligraphy Guild. October 31 to November 24. Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821
Royal City Calligraphy Guild
The Royal City Calligraphy Guild celebrates 25 years with the “ Paper Magic Show” at the Barber Gallery, from October 31, 2009 to November 24, 2009 with an opening reception Saturday October 31st from 2-4 P.M.
The membership, neophyte to expert, using letter forms that incorporate a wide range of magical expression; whether it is family trees, Japanese calligraphy or etched glass, stone carving, journaling or book-binding, continues to flourish.
Ruth Hamer and Susan Nelson began informal meetings in 1984 to explore letter shapes, inks, papers, stone, glass … anything the imagination could dream up to scribe on and with. Workshops and lectures commenced in 1985 and evolved into ‘InkLinks’, a biennial symposium in 1995. In 1987, the name Royal City Calligraphy Guild was adopted. RCCG became a member of the Guelph Arts Council in 1988.
Members have access to an extensive library in the lettering and related arts; e.g. origami, bookbinding, card and envelope design and tri-monthly newsletters. RCCG, 25 years later, continues to inspire members in their exploration of the magic of letter shapes, techniques and tools.
Please join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the guild with script, a remarkable art form at the Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph. (519) 824-0821. Free Admission. Free parking.
December 1st from 9-5:30.
Honouring Aids Awareness Week and World Aids Day Barber Gallery will be hosting Art Attack - World wide "Day With (Out) Art." Events scheduled throughout the day include information and display booth from the Aids Committee of Guelph, and "Art Attack," where indicator tags on art works are shrouded, allowing the visitor to view the art for the visual pleasure of the art- work itself. Removing pre-conceived knowledge of each piece creates an active viewing experience where no work of art goes undiscovered. Enjoy some warm apple-cider and treats on a cold December day while you browse hundreds of works from hundreds of artists. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph. Do you know this Artist? For further info or to participate in a
"Day With (Out) Art" please contact Leslie Hayes at the gallery.
2010 winter olympics are rapidly approaching and to help inspire and "share the flame" we have a good used or new sports equipment drive going on till the snow flies... receiving skates, sticks, pucks, sleighs, toboggans... thanks so much to all of Guelph who donate so generously... all equipment will be donated to neighbourhood groups in need for free winter fun... Contact Leslie Hayes, Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821 - drop off point... Barber gallery 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph...Olympic Rings by Marg Peter
Come as you are Convivencia!
We welcome everyone to join us for our annual Christmas “come as you are convivencia.” Forty- five visual artists, Ishra from Invoke-Tress Dance Theatre, Nico and Goldie from Flying Dance Company, and drummer Peter Howlett, celebrate shared life with visual art, dance performances, food, drink, festive spirit, and an opening party Saturday November 28th from 2-4 P.M. Welcome everyone. Seasons Greetings!
Here's what it's all about.
Convivencia
Sharing the Flame
"We are all, with our feet rooted firmly upon earth,
Whilst many look up … to the stars"
Olde Irish proverb
Convivencia simply translated, as “sharing life” is historically a term applied to periods in medieval Spain, where diverse cultures living together in respect and peace embraced ideological interchange and cultural influence. Powerfully influencing the creation of poetry, art, and architecture, this beacon of light encouraged the transmission of scientific ideas, medicine, astronomy and technology throughout the medieval world.
Symbolising excellence in human spirit, the Olympic flame inspires us to follow our dreams and reach for the stars. While Canadians prepare to welcome the world for the 2010 Olympics, we’re coming together to share and celebrate cultural diversity, our shared Canadian winter, sport, art, and ideas. Convivencia!
Embracing convivencia, forty plus visual artists participate with representational and abstract works including, icons of medieval convivencia, shared ancestry through DNA, shared solitude of our vast Canadian geography, and the magic of shared winter experience. Works are as individual as the artists themselves and are interpreted through a variety of disciplines.
The show runs from November 28th to Feb. 8, 2010 with an opening party Saturday November 28th from 2-4 P.M. Drummer Peter Howlett, Ishra from Invoke-Tress Dance Theatre, Nico and Goldie from Flying Dance Company will interpret convivencia through performance art. Special thanks to everyone at F&M Brewery and Yellow Tail Wines for sharing their convivial spirit.
We invite everyone to join in the fun and help share the flame! Convivencia! Welcome!
As winter approaches, we’re hoping to collect good used (or new) winter sporting equipment, figure skates, hockey skates, sticks, sleighs and toboggans to help families enjoy outdoor rinks and toboggan hills for free winter fun. If you know anyone discarding good used equipment… please… pass this message along and we’ll pass their donation along. Drop off is at the Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, or phone the gallery at (519) 824-0821, or Leslie Hayes (519) 824-8037…. Thank you! The drive continues throughout the winter months - as long as the snow flies! Please help share the flame!
“Because after all, there’s a little skeleton in everyone!”
"Because after all, there's a little hero in everyone!"
Season’s Greetings!
From the staff of the Barber Gallery
Barber Gallery
167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph
(519) 824-0821
Free admission. Free parking.
Convivencia and the winter Olympics - thanks to everyone who donated so generously to Operation Toys and Sharing the flame sports equipment drive.... sports drive continues till the snow stops flying... believe!
Barber Gallery 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821
sports equipment drive continues while the snow flies.
Convivencial continues thru Feb 8 2010
Inspired by the olde Anglo Saxon word “Cwen,” a synonym for woman as queen, the Barber Gallery is pleased to host “Cwen Twenty Ten” a celebration of the prolific attributes and relationships in the lives of ancestral and contemporary women.
Old Irish, Scots, Welsh, Germanic, Russian, Norse, Norman, and Slavic definitions with roots in the middle and far east, site abundant text, mythologies and stories concerning the nature of, and what it means to be… women.
Mother, daughter, sister, lover. Friend, warrior, worker, teacher… Cwen combines qualities, some sacred, some not so much, in an attempt to interpret the feminine mystique.
The Barber Gallery is pleased to host twenty insightful women artists who portray the story of women through youth and age, love and loss, work and play, old stories and new, both naughty and nice, in honour of all things feminine.
Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis will have an information booth in the gallery.
Embracing Valentine’s Day, Family Day, and International Day of Women, “Cwen Twenty Ten” runs from Saturday February 13th, to April 12 with an opening reception Saturday February 13 from 2-4 P.M.
Opening day reception will feature choreography and dance by Ishra from Invoke-Tress Dance Theatre. Her performances will include a playful piece on the art of feminine flirtation, and a mystical piece portraying the heroic strength of women in mythology.
“Cwen” visual artists: Shirley Al, Andrea Bird, Olivia Brown, Marilyn Clarke, Annette Dyon, Nancy Farrell, Karen Fralich, Carol Hughes, Supria Karmakar, Mary Karavos, Karolina Kuras, Michelle Le Blanc, Jo Lomas, Jean Maddison, Marion Manning, Perry Acey McEwen, Sona Mincoff, Tina Newlove, Grayce Perry, Kathleen Schmalz, Barb Shaw, Janet Stanley, Debbie Thompson Wilson.
Special thanks to F&M Brewery and Yellow Tail Wines for their convivial offering of ambrosial nectar.
Everyone welcome! Please, bring along your friends and family to enjoy art, dance, food and drink, an afternoon of friendship and merry-making, as we celebrate this season of love!
Free admission. Free parking.
"All Friends Day" now to April 12 we'll be accepting donations of new and good used bedding; sheets, pillow cases, blankets, towels, face cloths and toiletries to be donated to women and childrens' shelters through Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis
"Sharing the Flame" sports equipment drive - used/new skates, sleighs and sports equipment drive for free family out door fun continues while the snow flies. Please pass the word around about these drives.
"Help for Haiti" donation jar for Red Cross, every little bit helps and together we can help make a difference
Drop off centrally located at the Barber Gallery.
Once again we thank the community of Guelph who give so generously!
Vladymyr Ruzylo...
Barber Gallery is pleased to host Vladymyr Ruzylo's exhibition "Sea of Faith." A contemporary view of medieval icons surrounding the "Sea of Faith," work in plaster, gold leaf, and found materials, evokes an intuitive response to archetypes from our ancient world. Show runs from May 12, to June 15. Monday to Friday 9-5:30, Saturday 9-5. Free admission. Free parking. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph. (519) 824-0821
Group show of 36 artists work, from the School, Community, Work Transition program at John F. Ross under the tutelage of teacher Lee Brooks...
A program that fluctuates lessons between art and art theory, students incorporate their instruction in colour theory and perspective to create individual and collaborative pieces of fine art and craft. In conjunction with their science program, collaborative efforts include pieces where each student completes one step in the process then passing the canvass along to another class-mate. Where individual creativity marries collaborative effort... Art Ability!
Please help us welcome 36 students on Saturday April 17th from 2-4 P.M. for an opening reception. The show runs to May 12. Free admission. Free parking. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph (519) 824-0821
Peace by Piece...
Student group show featuring works in a variety of mediums by students from 4 Guelph High Schools – May 15 to May 29 with an opening reception Saturday May 15th from 2-4 P.M. Opening day reception features live acoustic music by Canned Goods and Sam Zajdlik
Free parking. Free admission.
annual group show - gallery workers picks -
Core, 2010
Annual Summer Exhibition
Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West, Guelph
(519) 824-0821
barbergallery.com
The staff of the Barber Gallery is pleased to host "Core" our highly anticipated annual summer exhibition running from July 10 to September 6.
"Core" celebrates the most essential part, or heart of our experience. Each year gallery workers get together at this time to put together an exhibition that showcases new artists to the gallery with long time exhibitors who consistently delight us with their ability to see something new. This year 30 accomplished artists, in a variety of mediums will show together in our feature exhibition room. The gallery is open 9-5:30 Monday through Friday, 9-4 on Saturdays, and our huge renovated factory space includes a multitude of new work by over 300 regional and national artists and artisans who wow our summer visitors with their art. Work including painting, encaustic, mixed media, photography, sculpture ceramic, textile, metal work, woodwork, and jewellery.... are all on display. We welcome you to visit us for "Core" - a show that celebrates the heart of artists through what they do. Free admission. Free parking. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821
annual juried exhibit from Guelph Creative Arts Association - fall - dates to come...
group show of 40 artists - take a detour!Guelph.... more to come....