2015

1.ymginvitational2015 (3)ymg invitational 2015 Jan 9 – Feb 8       ymg Invitational features work by artists invited by artistsScott McDonald Kevin Coghill Caitlin Pannell-Evans Paul Ropel Keith Shearsby Hitoko Okada Kelly Drennan Will Rueter Joe Ollman Gordon Swanson Lee Judith Graham Andrew Butkevicius Larry Strung Stephanie Seagram Helena Rakic Hana Pinthus Jenny Montoya Mikolaj Ziolkowski Laura Bromwich Magdalena Lesniak Kim Lee Kho Nancy Benoy Keisha Neoma-Quinn Tara Bursey    Come see the new sidewalks !                                                                                                                Regina Haggo, Hamilton Spectator, Jan 31, 2015:  http://www.thespec.com/whatson-story/5295130-an-inviting-exhibition/

2. Wallace (3)you me gallery and susan evans shaw presentGagged Man, Summer Shadows Summer Dreams, & other works on paper by GEORGE WALLACE  exhibition and sale   Feb 13 – Mar 8, 2015 George Wallace (1920-2009) was an artist and professor of art at McMaster University (1960-85). His steel, life-sized figurative sculptures can be seen at McMaster, Mohawk College and other public spaces in this region and beyond. Several years ago a selection of his works on paper were purchased by The National Gallery of Canada. This exhibition coincides with the installation of the welded steel “Benevolent Angel” (donated by Jane Irwin and Richard Bachmann) at Burlington Central Library.

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Regina Haggo, Hamilton Spectator, Feb 07, 2015      Blessed by an angel

ROBERT CLARK YATES:  STATING THE OBVIOUS
Mar 13 – April 6 2015.
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 “poignant, funny, and dark, thanks.” J.B., “The Hamilton Perambulatory Unit appreciates your work!”; “a vibrant, insightful show” C.P.;  “I loved the 3D effect!  ‘In the morning’ was amazing!” J.B; “$$$The least expensive painting is definitely the best!$$$” S.R.
WE@ YOU ME 2015Ulrike Balke, Pat Bond, Maureen Eustache, Paula Ford, Donna Giles, Dean Gugler, Aleksandra Jovanovic, M.Fleur Ange Lamothe, Lynn Mills, Lori Morrisey, Patti Randazzo Beckett, Corinne Woodley, Shelley Yampolsky.  4.we@ymg (1) April 10 – 26/15
The doubled size of the group has made accommodating everyone … a process which required new solutions…create efforts to digitize, in various ways, minimize, scale down documents, code and file and generally rethink presentation. The result reminds me a little bit of  library from fantasy/science fiction film, a comdey perhaps but nevertheless full of ingenuity and innovation.  V.Jane Gordon, Mentor.
TRULY.MADLY.DEEPLY  organized by the Mental Health Rights Coalition.  May 8 – June 7, 2015.  Michelle Lessard,  Philip Grant,  Amanda Wedekind, Sharon Trottier, Susan Baranas, Jordan Martin, Mark Johancsik, Marilyn Litzinger, Kitty Stern, Kristina Durka, Emily Hochheimer, Jude Mersereau, Karijn de Jong, Frank Schmidt, Callie Archer, Martin Verrall, Louis  Grimard, Tim Gates.
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Opening Reception May 8, 2015, 7 pm
Meet and talk with artists Sundays May 10, 24 and 31
Live music May 22 and 24.
May 22 BOXO Studios presents Shameless Subversion 6-9 pm
May 24 Martin Verrall Band 1-3 pm
SHIFT    MARLA PANKO / PETER KIRKLAND June 12 – July 6 2015  6.kirkland.pankojune2015 (4)
Great stuff, you guys.” R.C.Y. ; “Whence cometh these pelvic forms? does Peter have skeletons in his closet?” H.S.; “strong and wonderful pairing.” N.W.P; “Wonderful work!!! (in keeping with the PanAm Games, right out the park!” B.K.
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DOUG CARTER:  BUSTED, BROKE, AND BADLY BENT                 July 10 – Aug 10, 2015

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7.doug carter2015“I love the beach!” M.G.; “The apocalypse has arrived. Run!” T.B.; “I came to the art crawl JUST to see your show. I LOVE YOUR VISION!” S.H.; “Where did you get all that junk?” F.S.;  “Dark and joyful, just like the blues” B.Y.

                                                                                                                                          Regina Haggo, Hamilton Spectator “http://www.thespec.com/whatson-story/5769485-if-it-s-broke-don-t-fix-it/   if it’s broke, don’t fix it

 THE OCCASIONALLY ANNUAL WHIRLIGIG SHOW  Aug 12 – Sept 13 

8.whirligig2015 (5)Jeremy Hayes, Dan Zen. Bob Ezergailis, Aliki Mikulich, Janice Kovar, Katherine Diemert, Evelyn Kelch, Sandra Crisante-Crespo, Keith Shearsby, Gise Trauttmansdorff, Kitty Stern, Janice Jackson, Harold Sikkema, Brian Kelly, Christeen Urquhart, Bryce Kanbara, Fiona Legg, Alan Peachey, Patricia Witiw.  “Perfect show for a hot & steamy night!” ; “SENSUAL!”N&T;  “Always a treat!” J.N.; “Best  whirley SHOW EVER” B.W.; “Dope shit!” Ian; “hehehe” C.F.; “I came, I saw, I laughed, I cried…N.T.B. “Best show of Super Crawl!” D.D.; “It reminds me of Peewee’s Playhouse” L.

GOOD LOOKS GOOD  MARK BYK, LUIS MORA, MANNY TRINH
Oct .9 – Nov. 8 /15                                                                                   9. Good Looks Good 2015 (2)
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9.Good Looks Good 2015 (4)                                           “My favourite artists around! Good looks so good!” H.P.; “Bros are breathtaking.” L.R.: “Good art, ok beer. Vote Bob Bratina.” J.G. ; “Whoop Whoop!” A.; “When all else fails, stair at a wall like a cat.” c.z.; “Eye Candy!” K.S.; “It all somehow fits together!!! M.D.; “very eye catching, specially the folorasint painting…thank yu for letting me have a chance to look at your amazing work.” S.

THE CONTEMPORARIES FRED BILANZOLA, LISA WORHLE, JANICE KOVAR, RAFFAELE CATERINI, JUDI BURGESS, PAUL CVETICH, PAUL ROPEL-MORSKI, JOHN KINSELLA  Nov 13 – Dec 7 /15 group shot 15 b IMG_0005 “Encouraged by the vitality of this moment, risks taken, lives well-lived.” H.S.; “Awesome blast from the past.” D.C.; “Inspiring – makes you want to be an artist!” J.J.                                                                            Regina Haggo, Hamilton Spectator   http://www.thespec.com/whatson-story/6138246-haggo-the-contemporaries-together-again/Haggo: The Contemporaries together again 

OMG @ YMG  Dec 11 – Jan 4  Donna Ibing, Maureen Paxton, Shelley Niro, Marianne Reim, Andrew McPhail, Peter Kirkland, Bob Ezergailis, Dean Gugler, Annerie van Gemerden, Cees van omg@ymg omg@ymg2105Gemerden, Janice Jackson, Chuck Eelhart, Karen Thiessen, Keith Shearsby, Wayne Allan, Brian Johnston, Jim Riley, Tom Beechinor, Helen Sovereign, Sienna Sovereign, Harold Sikkema, Andrew Glinski, Marla Panko, Kim Papp, Jim Chambers, Evelyn Kelch, Robert Yates, Janice Kovar, Juliana Lachance, Alan Peachey, Hana Pinthus, Mark Strutt, Bryce Kanbara, Pat Kozowyk, Grazyna Ziolkowski, Peter Karuna, Sandra Crisante-Crespo, Tom Lowe, Brian Kelly, Ted Haines.  

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