Durham Artists Social Network

A social network for artists, and their friends, in the Durham Region in Ontario

A social network for artists, and friends of artists, in the Durham Region of Ontario Canada. A place to showcase our work, share videos and photos, maintain blogs, chat in online forums, post news and events and more.

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Scenes From A Family Reunion

A series of pictures I took at my family reunion this past weekend in the Bancroft area. Go to link (Can't seem to make URL into a hyperlink. You'll have to copy and paste it.): http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=47937&l=1e14b&id=542151078

Posted by Allan OMarra on July 23rd, 2008 at 10:26am — No Comments (Add)

THE EVOLUTION REVOLUTION @ THE ROM

NOW FEATURED AT THE ROM Something to see this Summer 2008 while its still on exhibition. A life experiance to see in ones own lifetime. Below is the feature article on the specifics about the showing. Discover the extraordinary story of Charles Darwin in Darwin: The Evolution Revolution, the most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on the man whose revolutionary theory changed the world. This extraordinary exhibition traces Darwin’s life from his early years of curious observation and scientif… Continue

Posted by Martha E. Lewis on July 18th, 2008 at 11:06am — 1 Comment (Add)

JULY PLEIN AIR PAINTING

This Wednesday we will be meeting to paint at Heber Downs Conservation Area, (Taunton Road, just east of Lakeridge Road, Durham Hgwy #23, opposite Country Lanes ). 12:00 PM till 4:00 PM. Bring lunch, sunscreen, bug spray,and a cheery countenance. All are welcome. We painted at Lynde Shores Conservation Area on Saturday, and had a great day despite the overcast skies. Don't forget, on Saturday July 19th, we will be at Petticoat Creek Conservation Area in Pickering. (At the south end of Whites Roa… Continue

Posted by Don Hightower on July 12th, 2008 at 8:31pm — No Comments (Add)

Art Events and Happenings in Durham

If any DASONET members have an art event in the Durham region, that they would like to promote on the website, please send me or Mike Butler a message with all the details, and we will put it on the board toot sweet for all to see. Thanks.

Posted by Don Hightower on July 11th, 2008 at 10:28am — No Comments (Add)

Cobourg Festival Art Show and Sale

MY BOOTH

MY TABLE AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL Just reporting on my part… Continue

Posted by Allan OMarra on July 2nd, 2008 at 11:00am — 6 Comments (Add)

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Da Sonet: For the Artists, By the Artists and of the Artists

Fur die kunstler, durch die kunstler, und der kunstler.

Pour les artistes, des artistes et par les artistes.

Para los artistas, de los artistas, y por los artistas.





For news of the Ajax Creative Arts, or Oshawa Art Association, go to (www.steinhausstudio.com), and click on the links for these organizations. Ajax Creative Arts will be closed for the month of July for summer holidays.Will re open on Wednesday, August 6,2008.

The Oshawa Art Association is holding its Annual Fall Art Festival on the third weekend in September, at 150 Beatrice Street, in the Northview Community Centre. The opening night is on Thursday, Sept. 18th., at 7:30 P.M. Hours are; Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Saturday, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and,last day, Sunday,9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Admission is Free.

The 5th Annual Markham "48" Studio Tour & Sale is being held on Saturday Sept. 20th., and Sunday Sept., 21st. 10:00 A.M.to 5:00 P.M.for both days. For more information and directions, go to, (www.markham48studiotour.com) .

For information on the 12th Annual Uxbridge Juried Art Show, go to (www.celebrationofthearts.ca) , or phone 905 473 3385. Submission deadline is on Friday August 8th, 2008. The opening reception will be on Wednesday, Sept. 24th., from 7:00 Pm till 9:00PM.

To submit artwork, or written articles about the Durham art scene,please have a look at the new magazine on line at, (http://surfacingonline.com) . Its new, and available at various locations throughout the region.

Haliburton Studio Tour is on Sat. August 9th and Sunday August 10th, 2008. Visit the website for more information. (www.highlandseastartour.com).

The Buckhorn Fine Arts Festival is on from Thursday, August 14th till, Sunday, August 17th. (www.buckhornfineart.com) . Special Preview Night, Thursday August 14th, 7:00 PM. to 10:00 PM. Advance tickets are now on sale for $12.00, which are good for the whole weekend. Musical entertainment, hors-d'oeuvres, refreshments and special prizes of $100.00 toward the purchase of art during the festival. Come out and meet all the artists for an evening of fun. For tickets and information, phone 705 657 1918, or 1 877 300 9766 to reserve.

Durham West Arts Centre's new Executive Director is, Jeremy "Boomer" Stacey. Erin Michel is the Project Manager.
The new headquarters for D.W.A.C. is at 364 Kingston Road in Pickering. For information call 905-250-9891 Or check the web site at (www.dwac.ca) E-mail, (info@dwac.ca)

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