Curriculum Vitae

 
 

2017

  1. •June 2017 - Won Second Prize for painting in Annual Juried Postcard Exhibition in Englehart Museum & Exhibition Centre.

  2. •January/February 2017 - Solo Exhibition at Cobalt Classic Theatre entitled ‘Artistic Travels’. Received financial assitance from Ontario Arts Council.

  3. •Taught two 8-week evening workshops back to back in Jan/Feb/March

  4. •Begin New Venture : Tipple & Dab evenings (wine and paint) for groups, family events, etc.

  5. •Banners and Bookmarks were created from Painting ‘Purple Iris’ for Spring Pulse Poetry Festival.

  6. •Bookmarks, Book cover, Cards and Pin were created from Paintings for Alzheimer’s Society Poetry Anthology

2016

  1. •September 2015 - Won First Prize as well as Peoples’ Choice award for “Northern Lights” in the PoeARTry Competition/Exhibition at Classic Theatre

  2. •September 2015 - Taught art workshop for 12 Children at Annual Military Bunker’s Annual Sleepover.

  3. •September 2015 - NOAA 60th Anniversary Juried Show-Painting entitled “Wild and Free” was accepted.

  4. •July/August 2015 - Participated and sold paintings in both La Rift, Ville Marie Biennial Miniature Show and Englehart Postcard exhibition.

  5. •July 2015 - Designed and assisted in painting a large mural on the New Liskeard Fairgrounds with members of the Temiskaming Palette and Brush Club.

  6. •July 2015 - Received 3rd Prize in Mixed Media Category at La Cloche Art Show in Whitefish Falls

2015

  1. •July 2015 - ‘Between Line and Brush’ solo exhibition during the Gallery Hop, North Bay at Michell’s Frame Maker and Gallery (Received financial assistance from Ontario Arts Council)

  2. •July 2015 - Painted outdoor Mural on front of Cobalt building with a young ‘apprentice’, Melissa Monk from Cobalt.

  3. •June 2015 - “Cobbler and His Wares” was accepted for Artistique Collectif at La Rift, Ville Marie and Temiskaming Art Gallery

  4. •Conducted 8-week workshops both in the spring and fall of 2015.

2014

  1. •September 2014 - NOAA 2014–15, “Natalie’s Chill” accepted in the travelling exhibition

  2. •May 2014 - Honoured with Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Award at Annual Dinner-(Promoting local arts, history, events in Temiskaming)

  3. •May 2014 - Two miniatures accepted in La Rift Biennial Exhibition in Ville Marie, PQ

  4. •May 2014 - Donated Painting of Drummond Mine as fund-raiser Silent Auction feature to support the Spring Pulse Poetry Festival in Cobalt. Also had Limerick Competition in Conjunction with the Festival and presented artwork for prizes from Laura’s Art Shoppe.

  5. •March 2014 - Unveiled game depicting Paintings of prospectors and headframes, and colouring book of the same images for Prospectors’ House, a new B&B. Working with Nicole Guertin to promote tourism of this area through awareness of local history, walking tours, etc. Painted 30 Prospectors and headframes for this project.

2013

  1. •Commissioned by United Commodity for two paintings of their mill in North Cobalt. One winter scene and a summer scene. One is hanging in Switzerland, head office.

  2. •May 2013 - Honourable Mention - Art & Poetry Festival-‘Through My Eyes’

  3. •Winter of 2012/13 - “Skating to New York” directed by Charles Minsky was filmed on Lake Temiskaming and throughout the Community. Paintings by Laura Landers were Purchased and rented used on sets and many were purchased and taken home with Producer, Director, etc.

2012

  1. •November 2012 - Laura’s Art Shoppe moved to 38 Silver Street, Cobalt Ontario, offering and promoting the works of over 25 local and regional artists and custom framing.

  2. •July 2012 - Landers was honoured as Distinguished Artist-LaCloche Country Art Show–35th Annual exhibition in Whitefish Falls, ON

  3. •May-June 2012 - ‘Home is Where the Art is’ exhibition at Cobalt Classic Theatre Mezzanine Gallery

  4. •May 2012 - First book ’Slices of Temiskaming published by White Mountain Publications - with personal reflections and 70 illustrations.

  5. •May 2012 - First prize for poetry and art during Spring Pulse Poetry Festival - “The Town With a Silver Lining”

  6. •April 2012 - Taught Tagalong Workshops for children through Temiskaming Art Gallery

  7. •January 2012 - Taught a weekend workshop with Sudbury Art Club

2011

  1. •November 2011 - Organized 10 Artists for President’s Suites “Visions of Art at Christmas” - which brought over 100 guests through the guest house to view many varieties of local artwork and to meet their talented creators.

  2. •July 2011 - Participated in the Manitoulin Art Tour at M & R Jewellers in Gore Bay, Manitoulin Island

  3. •Spring 2011 - Taught 8 week Beginner art workshop at Art Club Room in Haileybury ON.

2010

  1. •Nov. 28 2010 - Jan 27 2011-Art & Soul’ - Solo exhibition-Gibson Gallery-Alliston, ON

  2. •July 12–16, 2010 - Instructed Cobalt Artist Colony for the NOAA, the longest running art colony in Canada. A Five Day course

  3. •July/August 2010 - ‘My Natural Routes’ Solo Exhibition-Cobalt Theatre. Received OAC Grant of $1,000.00 for this exhibition.

  4. •May 2010 - Battle of the Brushes fundraiser-Painted with Celebrity, CBC Radio’s Markus Schwabe. The year prior- Landers completed a painting with MPP, Charlie Angus.

  5. •April 2010 - Duo Exhibition ‘Buildings & Backdrops’- Beauty in Discard with Sudbury Artist, Elizabeth Holmes at the Temiskaming Art Gallery.

  6. •April 2010 - Donated mixed media to the Temiskaming Art Gallery Permanent Collection

  7. •February 24-March 27, 2010 - The Willisville Mountain Project travels to TAG, where Landers had the honour of opening and introducing the show.

  8. •April/May 2010 - Art workshops–8 weeks ESCSM, New Liskeard ON

2009

  1. •April 2009 - Was chosen to present Highway Bookshop Owner, Doug Pollard with her painting of Agaunico upon his receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the literary arts in the area. He soon received the Order of Canada as well.

  2. •September/October 2009 - Art Workshops at ESCSM–8 weeks

  3. •July 2009 - Manitoulin Art Studio Tour, Gore Bay, ON

  4. •July 2009 - LaCloche Art Show-Honorable Mention - ‘Jerry’s Shoe Repair’

  5. •2009 - Willisville Mountain Project-Whitefish Falls opening the touring exhibition in Whitefish Falls, ON

  6. •February 2009 - Taught 2-day workshop for Sudbury Art Club.

  7. •February/March 2009 - Taught 8 Week Workshop with beginner/advanced at ESSM.

  8. •February 2009 - Unveiled International Ploughing Match Poster. Was commissioned by the committee for this event held in Earlton ON. Also helped to coordinate about 80 artists with Anne Thibodeau to create a painted patchwork ‘quilt’ mural for the Ploughing Match fairgrounds.

2008

  1. •October 2008 - Moonbeam Gallery - Laura and Lionel Venne exhibition entitled “Impressions and Images”. Received $800.00 OAC Grant.

  2. •2008 - Selected for ‘Willisville Mountain Project’ with 33 other artists. A ’year-long project to bring attention to the Lacloche Mountain Landscape that was frequently painted by members of the Group of Seven. The Mountain was saved from quarrying due to public protest such as this one.

  3. •July/August 2008 - Exhibition at Salle Augustin-Chenier-Ville Marie, PQ “Ambiances du Temiscamingue” with Lionel Venne and Rose-Aimée Belanger

  4. •July 2008 - Taught Cobalt Artists’ Colony for one day-Mixed Media. (50th anniversary of NOAA Artists’ Colony.)

  5. •May/June 2008 - Conducted spring art classes at ESSM in basic art and watercolour.

  6. •June 2008 - Offered expertise at a workshop training the judges who would preside over photo competitions at local fairs. (District 4-Ontario Agricultural Association.)

  7. •May 9–11 2008 - Three art Sculptures constructed and donated to ‘We All Belong’ Auction and Sale-conducted by Wabi Iron and Steel-proceeds going to Mental Health.

  8. •May 2008 - Biennial Miniature Show-Ville Marie-had two selected in to the show.

  9. •April 2008 - TAG fundraiser art competition-two paintings accepted for Daytimer Calendar.

2007

  1. •Received $750.00 OAC Grant for “My Northern Routes” Solo Exhibition - Centre Culturel Louis-Hemon, Chapleau-with 2-day workshop at gallery.

  2. •October/November 2007 - Fall Classes atESSM - 8 weeks each-Basic art classes and Beginner advanced.

  3. •September 2007 - Participated in the Temiskaming Studio Art Tour

  4. •July 20–22 2007 - Manitoulin Art Tour - M&R Jewellers (On location)

  5. •July 7–15, 2007 - LaCloche Country Art Show-Two paintings accepted in exhibition-one sale.

  6. •April/May 2007 - Watercolour Workshops at E.S.S.M.

2006

  1. •July 2006 - Received Honorable Mention in LaCloche Country Art Show

  2. •2006 - Offering two workshops in the fall at ESSM throughout Oct/Nov.

  3. •2006 - Two Works were accepted in the Biennial Internationale d’Art Miniature-Ville Marie, PQ Sold one in a selected group of paintings to the City of Ville Marie to be used as an award/prize

  4. •May/June 2006 - Running two 8-week workshops in Basic art techniques and watercolour at E.S.S.M., New Liskeard

  5. •April 2006 - Watercolour selected for Temiskaming Art Gallery Fundraiser Calendar for 2007.

  6. •April 20–22, 2006 - Three day art workshop hosted by Sudbury Club

  7. •January 3-February 28, 2006 - Solo Exhibition at Classic Theatre Mezzanine Gallery, Cobalt, Ontario

2005

  1. •August 3–21, 2005 - Solo Exhibition at Englehart and Area Museum Exhibition entitled, ‘Changing Rhythms’-Received $1000.00 OAC Grant

  2. •Two mixed media paintings were selected to be in the Temiskaming Art Gallery Fundraiser Calendar for 2006 and annual exhibition.

  3. •July 28–30, 2005 - Gore Bay M&R Jewellers Artist Tour and Exhibition

2004

  1. •October/November 2004 - Conducted two 8-week workshops at ESSM, New Liskeard.

  2. •August/September 2004 - Art Exhibition at Silver Street Café, Cobalt

  3. •Summer 2004 - Two miniatures accepted in Internationale d’art miniature Ville Marie-Salle Augustin-Chenier.

  4. •July 2004 - Art Display during Haileybury’s 100th Anniversary in Sign’s of the Times Café, Haileybury

  5. •July 1, 2004 - Espanola Community Center Art Show and Display

  6. •June 2004 - Gave Basic Drawing Workshop in Independent Grocer’s Community Room - 11 Students. One-day course

  7. •June 2004 - Art workshops in Ink Resist and Mixed Media at Sudbury’s Y.M.C.A. - 11 Students of the Sudbury Art Club

  8. •June 2004 - 4 paintings Accepted in to the LaCloche Country Art Show, Whitefish Falls

  9. •May 2004 - watercolour workshop in Independent Grocer’s Community Room - 13 students

  10. •May 2004 - Gave 8 watercolour workshops at ESSM, New Liskeard - two separate groups of students

  11. •March 2004 - Gave watercolour workshop at Independent Grocer’s Community Room - 12 students. 1-day course

  12. •January/February 2004 - Conducted two 8-week workshops at ESSM in basic drawing, mixed media and watercolour to approximately 30 students

2003

  1. •2003, 2004 - Painting accepted in NOAA Annual Exhibition

  2. •August 2003 - Created Commemorative Painting of ‘The Legend of Cobalt’ for Silverland Restaurant in Cobalt as a fundraiser for the Classic Theatre, Cobalt. Reproductions completed of image.

  3. •August 2003 - Displayed art in June, 2003 - Had Art exhibition at Grand Opening of Silverland Café throughout Cobalt Centennial weekend

  4. •2003 - Painting ‘Latchford Bridge’ was selected by Veterans Affairs Canada when the bridge was renamed the Aubrey Cosens Bridge in honour of Sergeant Aubrey Cosens. The painting was made in to 2000 cards.

  5. •June - 2003 - Created artwork and prints to be sold during New Liskeard Centennial, High School Reunion and Cubs Reunion

  6. •2003 - Created Painting for Victim Crisis Assistance Temiskaming Services (VCATS) for their use in presentations, promotionals and awards.

  7. •January/February 2003 - Conducted two 8-week workshops at ESSM in basic drawing, mixed media and watercolour-for beginners-approximately 30 students.

2002

  1. •October 2002 - Gave workshop and demonstration in Custom Framing in Independent Grocer’s Community Room - 1-day course

  2. •2002 - Had painting accepted in NOAA Annual Exhibition - “Rocky Shore, the Narrows”

  3. •July 2002 into 2003 - Manitoulin Art Tour Exhibition - Outlet for artwork in permanent Location at M&R Jeweller’s, Gore Bay, Manitoulin Island.

  4. •July/August - Solo Exhibition-Classic Theatre, Mezzanine Gallery

  5. •June 30, 2002 - Kick-off Solo Exhibition of ‘Slices of Manitoulin’ at Anchor Inn, Little Current, Manitoulin Island

  6. •May, 2002 - The 20 Large (5 X 6 feet) Mounted Paintings that were suspended throughout Chartrand’s Independent Grocers by Laura Landers were taken down after 7 years and were donated to public buildings, museums and schools throughout the community.

2001

  1. •2001 - Completed a commissioned painting (through then president, Doug Clark) of the Nordic Ski Club, for their 10th Anniversary. Reproductions on-going.

  2. •September 11, 2001 - After 5 Club at Franchefco’s invited Landers to talk about Faming artwork, needlework and memorabilia

  3. •April, 2001 - Northern Telephone Directory Cover Contest-First Prize and Telephone Book Cover-Temiskaming Art Gallery Annual Exhibition (60,000 copies) Won $1000.00

  4. •Summer 2001 - Solo Art Exhibition at the Cobalt Classic Theatre

  5. •April 2001 - Kicked off fundraiser coloring book, Illustrated by Laura Landers for Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum, New Liskeard. 1100 copies were made in the first printing.

  6. •January/February 2001 - Art Workshops at ESSM for Beginners - Two 8-week courses - approximately 30 students

  7. •2001 - Outgoing Councillors in Haileybury were presented with L.L. artwork: Brian Dobbs, and Ron Bolger.

2000

  1. •September 2000 - Cobalt Classic Theatre Mezzanine Gallery. Convened a Retrospective exhibition of the Northern Ontario Artists’ Association and in conjunction with Cobalt Artists’ Colony.

  2. •Summer 2000 - 2 Miniatures accepted in the International Exhibition, Ville Marie, Quebec

  3. •2000 - Presentation to the M.T.O. -a montage of ’Slices of Temiskaming Six scenes in one frame

1999

  1. •December, 1999 - Solo Show “Peaks and Gables: Doorways & Windows” at Temiskaming Art Gallery, Haileybury-Received $1000.00 OAC Grant

  2. •November 1999 - Created a framed collection of artwork for Commissioner Boniface for the 90th Anniversary of the Ontario Provincial Police. Now hanging in Orillia

  3. •September 1999 - ‘Take Your Kid to Work Day’ . Krista Pederson came to try her hand at custom framing in Laura’s Art Shoppe

  4. •Summer 1999 - Participated in the ‘Velvet Show’ at Sir Harry Oakes Gallery in Kirkland Lake with art piers from the Region

  5. •January, February, July, and September 1999 - Ran various workshops in pastel, watercolour and ink resist at Haileybury Public School, New Liskeard Public School and Canvas and Clay, New Liskeard

1998

  1. •November, 1998 - Painting of “Main Street, Haileybury” was presented to Mongolia’s Consul General, Dalhjav Sandag by the Haileybury School of Mines

  2. •July, 1998 - Commissioned to create painting for SMC Canada of the plant, that was presented to the owner of the company in Rochester, New York

1997

  1. •May 1997 - Received People’s Choice award for ‘Untitled’ in Exhibition ‘Doorways and Windows’, at the Temiskaming Art Gallery

  2. •1997 - Laura’s Art Shoppe ‘Open House’. Artwork displayed throughout frame shop and home.

  3. •September/October 1997 - Artwork makes cover of Highgrader Magazine (Harvest Rituals)

  4. •July 1997 - Solo Exhibition at Cobalt Classic Theatre, Mezzanine Gallery

  5. •May/June 1997 - Artwork throughout Highgrader Magazine

  6. •July 1997 - Honorable Mention for Painting “Tin Roof and Blue Tar Paper” in LaCloche Country Art Show

  7. •March 1997 - Honorable Mention for Painting “Summer is Just Too Short” during Northern Telephone Annual Exhibition at Temiskaming Art Gallery

1996

  1. •1996–97 - Throughout the year, Landers and 3 other artists conducted 48 workshops throughout the Region’s schools. This was through special funding to the Temiskaming Art Gallery. “Workout With Artists”

1995

  1. •1995 - Unveiling of Painting of Burgers and More, a new Restaurant in New Liskeard.

  2. •July 1995 - ‘Framing with Flair’ - Demonstration of Framing for the After Five Club - Beault’s Motor Hotel

  3. •March/April 1995 - Painting featured in Highgrader Magazine of ‘Empire Theatre’ for the story ‘The Last Picture Show’

  4. •1995 - Donated a Painting to the Temiskaming Permanent Collection - entitled ‘New Liskeard Mini-Putt’

  5. •1995 - Worked with Carolyn to compile and display 106 Teddy Bears (theme dressed) for the fund raiser, Teddy Bears Picnic for the Canadian Cancer Society.

1994

  1. •1994–1995 - Completed two Stylized and painted ‘Bear chairs’ for fundraisers for the North Bay Kennedy Art Gallery

  2. •1994 - Presentations: Pat Wilson Received a painting of the Court House upon her retirement as district Deputy Sheriff.

  3. •February 1994 - Slices of Temiskaming on display at Sir Harry Oakes Museum and Gallery in Kirkland Lake

  4. •January 1994 - Slices of Temiskaming on display at Centre Culturel Louis-Hémon in Chapleau for a month

1993

  1. •October 28 - November 20, 1993 - Slices of Temiskaming on display at WKP Kennedy Arts Center, North Bay, ON

  2. •September 1993 - Slices of Temiskaming on display at Timmins Museum and Exhibition Centre

  3. •June 24, 1993 - Slices of Temiskaming on display at Cobalt Public Library in celebration of Seniors’ Month

  4. •May 1993 - Workshops in Manitouwadge throughout the schools as well as an exhibition of ’Slices of Temiskaming at City Hall. Performed ‘Art Workshops in the Classroom’ throughout the week

  5. •April 27-May 8, 1993 - Slices of Temiskaming Exhibition and Bonnie Siegel’s pottery moved to be on display at Canvas and Clay, NL

  6. •April 2–24, 1993 - Duo exhibition and Kick off for series ‘Slices of Temiskaming’ and first travelling show. Also showing, Bonnie Siegel and her pottery at Temiskaming Art Gallery

1992

  1. •November 1992 - Volunteer workshops during Career Day at Temiskaming District Secondary School

  2. •June 1992 - Solo Exhibition at Englehart & Area Historical Museum entitled “Northern Emotions”

  3. •1992 - Instructional workshop weekend at Northern College, Porcupine Campus in Mixed Media and Ink Resist

  4. •May 14, 1992 - Paintings were on display during the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner- painting completed for Special Guest

  5. •March 1992 - Exhibition at Sir Harry Oakes, Kirkland Lake with artist Bette Campbell. Show entitled: ‘Overture’

  6. •1992 - Honorable Mention for Painting - “Matinee” in the Northern Telephone Cover Competition - won $200.00

1991

  1. •Summer 1991 - Art exhibition with Palette and Brush Club at the Cobalt Miner’s Festival. (Cobalt Library)

  2. •1991 - Became an ‘unofficial partner’ of Carolyn Campsall’s shop, Canvas and Clay, downtown New Liskeard as Custom Framer and Artist in Residence

  3. •July 1991 - Attended Cobalt Artists’ Colony - under instruction of John Keast of St. Joseph Island.

  4. •1991 - Donated painting to the YWCA program, Kirkland Lake as a fundraiser

1990

  1. •1990 - Ran a workshop in Pen and Ink for the Temiskaming Art Gallery for children

  2. •1990 - Commissioned by N. Morissette Canada Inc. to do a painting of their company for their 1991 Calendar

  3. •October 1990 - Accepted Miniature artworks in to the Del Bello Gallery, Toronto.

  4. •March/April 1990 - ‘Ducks in Hiding’ was accepted in ‘Wings’ Exhibition at Temiskaming Art Gallery

  5. •1990 - Commissioned by Carlo Cattarello to do a painting of hockey player, Dan Turner when they retired his number.

1989

  1. •1989 - Carnival Art display at Temiskaming Art Gallery. Pencil drawing ‘Mark’ was accepted in to the show

  2. •1989 - Assisted David Ernest, teacher at the Haileybury Jail to select art pieces created by the inmates for a special exhibition at Temiskaming Art Gallery.

  3. •September 1989 - Exhibition of Miniatures in Room 101 - in conjunction with the GRAND OPENING of Leisure Inn, Haileybury

  4. •Summer, 1989 - Installed a unique gallery of art inside the Cobalt Mining Museum of my own and local artists depicting Cobalt

  5. •1989 - Wrote a letter voicing my opinion in support of a New Gallery for our area, considering the largely growing artist population in our region.

  6. •Summer 1989 - Created a 3-D mural with Tanya Wilson at the Cobalt Mining Museum that depicts two prospectors in their camp, Cobalt.

  7. •1989 - Created the sketches of Dr. Drummond for the re-dedication of the Drummond Cairn at the Cobalt Public Library.

  8. •1989 - Painting “Winter Magic - L. Temiskaming” was accepted in to the Northern Telephone Directory Cover Art Contest

1988

  1. •1988 - Had one painting selected in the NOAA Annual Juried Exhibition

  2. •November/December 1988 - ‘Three in Harmony’ Exhibition at Temiskaming Art Gallery - with Berdina Beaven of Haileybury, and Myra McCarthy of Haileybury

  3. •1988 - Noranda, PQ - Painting of All Saints Anglican Church was presented to Bishop Peterson during the church Reunion.

  4. •September 1988 - Exhibit entitled ‘Three Northern Artists’ - Timmins Museum, National Exhibition Centre with Yvonne McNeil and Alison Storey

  5. •1988 - Article in Speaker about my artwork, accomplishments and thoughts on local art potential

  6. •February 1988 - Received 1000.00 Arts Council grant

  7. •February 1988 - Paul MacMillan received a Landers painting upon resignation from the Cobalt Library Board

  8. •Summer, 1988 - Installed exhibition of artists’ work in the Cobalt Museum

1987

  1. •December 1987 - Exhibition in Rouyn, PQ entitled “Graphics, 1987” at College Classique with Louie Brien, Alison Storey, Claudette Bue.

  2. •1987 - Held a Printmaking workshop - through Temiskaming Art Gallery that was funded by an Ontario Arts Council Grant

1986

  1. •July 1986 - Attended Cobalt Artists’ Colony, Cobalt ON - Instructor - Joan Folinsbee

  2. •July 1986 - Attended LaCloche Art Show. Honourable Mention - Ageless Tree

1985

  1. •July 1985 - Attended Cobalt Artists’ Colony, Cobalt ON - Instructors - Rudolf Stussi and Jackie Jacobs

  2. •February 1985 - Won Honourable Mention for painting ‘The Old Toolshed’ Northern Ontario Art Association annual exhibition

1984

  1. •1984 - Porcupine Art club - Exhibition, Timmins Museum and Exhibition Centre

  2. •1984 - Illustrated an article for an Espanola newspaper supplement - depicting services and programs of the Canadian Red Cross

1983

  1. •April 1983 - Porcupine Art Club Spring show - Had two painting selected for the Annual La Cloche Exhibit in Willisville.

1982

  1. •November 1982 - Solo Exhibition at Northern College - Porcupine Campus

1981

  1. •February 1981 - The Art of LaCloche at the Heliconian Club in Toronto…was honoured to have pen and ink barn exhibited

1980

  1. •1980 - Joined the Porcupine Art Club

  2. •November 1980 - Art Exhibition by FRAMEMAKERS, Sudbury. With John Stopciati, Oryst Sawshuk and Gwen Corlett at Sheraton Caswell

  3. •1980 - Illustrated a brochure with pen and ink for Espanola General Hospital Infant Development Programme. Also created a logo for them.

  4. •1980 - First time entering LaCloche Art Show Exhibition - which carried on through 34 years

  5. •1980 - ‘We Like to Paint’ exhibition - Espanola Public Library - paintings by Local Artists

Additional Comments

Throughout many of these years, Laura had been a long-time Awards Convenor for the Northern Ontario Artists’ Association, where she acquired her NOAA pin. She was also Art Club NOAA rep for many years, then President of her local club, the Temiskaming Palette and Brush Club. She was Volunteer Curator for the Classic Theatre Mezzanine Gallery for over 12 years, Volunteer for the Temiskaming Art Gallery when she was a ‘stay at home mom’, compiling all of their archives of clippings, photos etc in to albums, and helped to install exhibitions. She volunteered whenever needed for the local museums, drawing and donated multiple paintings for fundraisers, colouring books, and presentation awards. Also ran evening adult workshops for years after ‘regular’ work hours and still does.

Laura does demonstrations of her artwork during special events and Cultural Festivals as well as custom framing techniques in both french (with cue cards) and English.

She regularly judges fall fair Art and Photography as well as judges artwork for various galleries and clubs in the region.

She created Slices of Temiskaming (reaching over 70 images) of unlimited edition prints and again the same thing for Manitoulin Island tourism. (Slices of Manitoulin) and has works on permanent location in both these areas. Reproductions of these works have been given in presentations and have ended up literally all over the world.

She started framing her own works out of necessity-which then turned in to a profession and her own shop. She is still working along side the Spring Pulse Poetry Festival by holding her own Annual Limerick Contest…and donates her paintings an prints to help support groups and organizations in her area.

Laura’s motto is ‘If something is within your means to help your community, then it is a natural and simple thing to do’