What's New at the Barber Gallery! posted: 2009-03-19 09:39:39
Welcome to our "what's new" page. Here, we'll keep you posted on new artists, art, products, sales and services at the Barber Gallery. This page will also show highlights from some of our shows and events. For complete listings on upcoming events, please check our events calendar page. Always something new... Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph (519) 824-0821
Framing and Design posted: 2009-03-19 10:39:03
Ready- made or custom built in our extensive workshop, quality picture framing at competitive prices has been the foundation of the Barber Gallery for three decades. Gallery technician, and local artist Mike Hayes our resident picture framer since 1980 physically works on all framing, conservation, and restoration orders, ensuring quality and satisfaction. With the area’s largest selection of framing materials, design consultants and technicians knowledgeable in design trends and the correct use of materials and conservation standards, ensure your work is handled with the utmost of care. Substantial artist discounts. Trades pricing for building and design industry, sports teams, corporate gifting, seniors, and charities. Services include custom and ready made frames,conservation/museum quality framing, custom mirror framing, matting, shadow boxes, artefact framing, memento framing, floating, needle point stretching, canvas stretching, dry mounting, laminating, poster to canvas transfer, plak-mounting, and shrink wrapping. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821
Art Services posted: 2009-03-19 10:58:24
This comprehensive independent gallery, framing, and art services venue, features contemporary and traditional fine art, by emerging and independent regional, national, and international artists. With over 500 artists, the gallery features selected works including painting, photography, drawing, original prints, mixed medium, and sculpture in our second floor exhibition space and loft. Main floor gallery features original handcrafted artifacts, and artisan work including metal work, wood working, marquetry, jewellery, textiles, stone, glass, furniture, pottery, gift shop, poster bar, framing design centre and bridal registry. With thirty years experience in the art and design industry, we provide ease and expertise working with individual and corporate clients. Whether seamlessly transitioning new pieces into an existing collection or creating a new focal point, we ensure satisfaction. Art services include complete hanging services, colour consultation, art consultation,installation, cleaning,conservation, framing, repair, and mount design. Gift certificates, Bridal registry and gallery space rentals available. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821
Exhibitions posted: 2009-03-19 10:48:46
Monthly feature visual art exhibitions with free opening reception parties often include performances by local poets, theatre companies, dance companies, musicians, singers, and performance artists who enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and abundant space with remarkable acoustics in this century plus historical building. Visual art, Concerts, Dance performances, performance art, spoken word, poetry,...meeting space. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821
Gallery Services posted: 2009-03-19 11:11:22
15,000 square feet of gallery show room housing over 500 local artists and artisans from around the world; gallery space rentals for meetings, receptions, and celebrations, intimately housed in a historic limestone building surrounded by art just seconds from downtown Guelph; monthly feature exhibitions. Areas largest framing workshop with thousands of samples, expert framing designers and technicians, competitive pricing, and beautiful results! From the simplest framing to the most complex... Gift shop, poster bar, live entertainment in the Barber Gallery back yard... Interior colour and art consulting for home and office and creative hanging services marrying new art and accessories with your existing collection. For consultations and hanging services or gallery room rentals contact Mike or Leslie at the Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821 or mlahayes@allstream.net Special discounts for artists and seniors - Artist, Design and media contact Leslie Hayes, Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821
Consulting Services posted: 2009-03-19 12:30:20
With thirty years experience in the art and design industry, we provide ease and expertise working with individual and corporate clients. Whether seamlessly transitioning new pieces into an existing collection or creating a new focal point, we ensure satisfaction. Art services include complete hanging services, colour consultation, art consultation, installation, and technical services including, framing, repair, and mount design. From our parlour to yours... Our designing divas create innovative solutions for home and office - professional consulting services include colour selection, art consulting, hanging services, creative solutions for conservation, preservation and displaying art and artifacts. Over 30 years of experience in the gallery or make an appointment for home and office... We've done traditonal to contemporary, rustic to elegant, world design and home sweet home... providing solutions for the single hipster, empty nesters enjoying their spaces, to the family of 10 who need simple beautiful solutions with children in mind! For all your art and framing needs... let our professional,well- humoured designers, create and guide you toward creative, practical, functional, and gorgeous solutions tailored for you!
Bridal Registry posted: 2009-03-19 12:34:11
We'll frame your wedding pictures! Thousands of unusual gifts for unusual couples... Wedding party gifts and creative space rentals for the perfect memory making intimate reception for you and your friends... Historic building surrounded by art - sweet! Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net
Cameras For Healing posted: 2009-03-19 14:18:05
Cameras for Healing, Building a Culture of Peace"... is a project that introduces visual art as a philosophy of healing, bringing together victims, (child soldiers and victims of violence) of post-war trauma in Sierra Leone." ... Notable Canadian Photographer, Maurice Henri, leading this project, has consulted with professionals designing a program that both addresses the needs of the participants and the concerns of the larger community. As a result, Cameras for Healing is already becoming a template for how this important work can be brought to others in need. www.camerasforhealing.com Photographer Maurice Henri has created a beautiful photographic print, offered for sale, at the Barber Gallery with all proceeds going to “Cameras for Healing” aiding people in Sierra Leone. Thank you for traveling so far Maurice, to give such an informative open seminar to Guelphites! For further info on the Cameras for Healing project please contact Leslie Hayes at the Barber Gallery. Barber Gallery 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net
Operation Toys posted: 2009-03-19 14:19:55
When thinking of the holiday season, please remember Ted's "Operation Toys" a winter project that puts toys and books in the hands of local families. For further information on this toy and book drive please contact Leslie Hayes at the Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net... Special thanks to all the co-op students who have participated in the drive... Here's 2 of them - Claire our student from Ireland who met and worked with Kerry, our student from Guelph - masked and ready for the Barber pumpkin carving competition! Thank - you Ted, students, and the community of Guelph who donate so generously!
Ecopod posted: 2008-06-24 09:25:42
The first in Canada to have the "Ecopod." Beautifully constructed, environmentally sound vessel for end of life journey. Imported from Ireland the ecopod was conceived and designed by a brilliant artist understanding the human need for beauty and integrity throughout our journey, for those who follow us, and for the environment we leave to those we love. Completely bio-degradable the "Ecopod" an alternative vessel, is handcrafted in a variety of designs,including a plain silk covering for those who wish to design their own pod. Artfully and alternatively yours...see the "Celtic Cross" design" in the gallery. Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821 mlahayes@allstream.net
Core posted: 2009-06-11 19:09:00
Keep watch for the annual summer Barber "Core" show - gallery workers picks....Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821
Fire of Life posted: 2009-03-19 15:26:10
One image from "Fire" the Song of the Wandering Aengus by Barb Shaw....Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821 Show runs to April 14, 2009
Cashel Graves posted: 2009-03-19 15:28:45
Colin Carney... Cashel Graves for the current "Fire" exhibit on till April 14....Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821
Puff and Jimmy posted: 2009-03-19 20:43:41
sculpture by Shirley Al for the current Fire in the Head - Song of the Wandering Aengus running to April 14... Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821
Our Homes posted: 2009-03-19 14:50:52
"Our Homes" Wellington County a new local style magazine featured Barber Gallery in their "Comfort Zone" article for their spring/summer edition.Photo by Michael Hayes, Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821
Magazine Launch posted: 2009-03-19 14:52:00
Guests, Alvin and Glenna, Norm and John, at the "Guelph Life" Magazine Launch held in the Barber Gallery - a lifestyle magazine celebrating all that's new and fabulous in Guelph and Wellington County! Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821
Concert: Emm Gryner and Royal Wood posted: 2009-03-19 14:34:04
Date: Sunday Sept 7, 2008 Location: Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821 An intimate evening with Emm Gryner and Royal Wood: One of Canada's most acclaimed indie artists, Emm Gryner crafts highly polished, yet emotionally raw pop songs. Her talents caught the attention of international stars such as David Bowie and The Cardigans, both inviting her to perform in their touring bands. U2's Bono declared "Almighty Love" to be one of the six songs he wished he had written. After a year and a half with David Bowie, Emm left to return to her career. In 2006 she released the critically acclaimed The Summer of High Hopes, "a winning mix of indie-rock, orchestral pop and ballads ... stunning." Brian Campbell of the Irish News Emm is also the co host of CBC's "Under The Covers" with musician Danny Michel. She runs her own record label, m Dead Daisy Records. Barber Gallery 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph (519) 824-0821 Free parking.
Royal Wood posted: 2009-03-19 14:36:47
Label mate Royal Wood is a multi- instrumentalist who started with the piano at the age of four. His self-written, performed and produced releases The Milkweed (2003) and Tall Tales (2004) have garnered critical praise. "The album (Tall Tales) drifts from sad pastoral laments to capering piano pop jubilance with an effortlessness that is truly staggering." Now Magazine... For his third album A Good Enough Day, Royal enlisted a few of his Toronto friends including Hawksley Workman, Kevin Fox and Harmony Trowbridge. His music has been featured on several TV and movie soundtracks including the HBO series Regenisis and the CBC series This is Wonderland. Barber Gallery 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph (519) 824-0821 Free parking.
Huge Sale! posted: 2008-10-22 15:10:30
Welcome to our huge poster and print sale on now! Designer prints, art deco, impressionist, expressionist, moderne, and mid-century modern. Historical prints beautifully framed! Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West in Guelph, (519) 824-0821
Mother and Child posted: 2009-03-19 15:44:44
Susan Buchanan... entry for the Barber show inspired by Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner... Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821
Survival Sticks posted: 2009-06-11 08:19:59
Chuck Reece; Gorgeous walking sticks with an inside removable capsule containing all the necessities for a long summer hike. Hand picked, hand turned and hand rubbed walking sticks lovingly created from wood gathered along the Eramosa, Speed and the Grand. Custom sticks available and magic wands coming soon!
Alone posted: 2009-03-19 16:03:18
gorgeous memory boxes by Eric Allen Montgomery. Interior of "Alone" for the Rime of the Ancient Mariner...Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821
Ship Bottom posted: 2009-03-19 16:07:46
photograph by Gordon Laird for Rime of the Ancient Mariner...Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821
Fire - Shakespeare Edition posted: 2009-03-19 15:17:48
Scott McGovern delighted families as he welcomed guests to the Shakespeare edition of Fire in the Head ... by juggling fire...Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821
Sundown Poppies posted: 2009-06-11 19:00:09
new to the gallery, we welcome Ardythe Campbell..."Sundown Poppies" everyone! Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821
Puff the Magic Dragon posted: 2009-03-19 14:58:18
Sealing wax... Sealing wax complete with wax sticks that go into your glue gun and monogram... such a great way to receive a letter in the mail. A really thoughtful and personal way to send your cards and invitations... Barber Gallery... "Puff the Magic Dragon lived by the sea and frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honalee. Little Jackie Paper loved that rascal Puff and brought him strings and sealing wax and other fancy stuff…" Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821
"Fire in the Head" Shakespeare Edition posted: 2009-03-19 14:40:04
Diane Nalini and Leslie Hayes during "Fire in the Head - Shakespeare edition.
Your Art Here posted: 2009-03-19 16:30:33
Welcome to our feature exhibition room. To have your art considered for the Barber Gallery, to participate in a feature group exhibit, or to have a show of your own... contact Leslie Hayes at the Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821 or mlahayes@allstream.net or sales@barbergallery.com
Spotlight posted: 2009-06-11 19:05:00
"Spotlight on the Arts" Ministry of culture and Ontario Arts Council spotlights the arts in our region. Barber Gallery was pleased to host Dianne Chapitis and Amadeo Ventura as they directed an expressive dance workshop to Afro/Latin beat. Dancers dancing! Barber Gallery, (519) 824-0821
Spotlight posted: 2009-06-11 19:11:10
While dancing to Dianne and Amadeo's workshop we snapped the videographer for "Spotlight on the Arts by Ministry of Culture and Ontario Arts Council. A great workshop by Dianne Chapitis and Amadeo Ventura.
Medieval posted: 2009-06-11 19:22:24
Ian Walsh's array of medieval weaponry - from "Fire in the Head"- Song of the Wandering Aengus, Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821
Medieval posted: 2009-06-11 19:24:13
Ian Walsh in his booth enjoying "Fire in the Head" Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821
Celtic Music posted: 2009-06-11 19:32:06
Crooked Penny from Fire in the Head 2009
Celtic Knot posted: 2009-06-11 19:33:04
Internationally known sand artist Karen Fralich created her Celtic Knot in the gallery while guests and media looked on... Thanks Karen... Celtic Knot by Karen Fralich.
Irish Dance posted: 2009-06-11 19:40:30
Tara Tarzwell and her Royal Academy of Irish Dance delight our guests annually.... Thanks so much Tara..Erin Go Bragh - Slainte'... Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821
Meeting Place posted: 2009-06-11 19:42:31
guests enjoying the show! Barber Gallery. (519) 824-0821
Supria Karmakar posted: 2009-06-12 10:15:51
Welcome Supria! Supria works in encaustic and has entered work for the Barber Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Fire shows. Enjoy "Be Still" by Supria Karmakar... Barber Gallery (519) 824-0821
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