August Art Bus, and 501 Member's Show

It's been a terrifically busy time these last few weeks!Marian and I have been doing several interviews about YORK and putting together exhibition proposals for that project, and I've been getting ready for some extended travel - packing up work and supplies and all the other things I'll need for the next few months, which I will be spending in Halifax NS.But, before I get on that plane and head East, there's the Art Bus Tour, and the Member's Show at Gallery @ 501 in Sherwood Park!This month's version of the Art Bus Tour travels to FIVE galleries:  In one afternoon we will visit Harcourt House Artist Run Centre, Visual Arts Alberta/ CARFAC, the Alberta Craft Council, Latitude 53, and Gallery @ 501.The Tour Runs 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM, and pickup locations are Gallery @ 501 in Sherwood Park and Harcourt House Artist Run Centre in Edmonton. Details in the poster below:

I am really happy to be going on this month's tour for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that it will be a great break from the packing and organizing I've been doing for days now!!Since we are stopping in at Latitude 53, I will also be giving a very informal 'mini-talk' about YORK for the group on the tour. Should be fun!There's also going to be a button-making workshop at Visual Arts Alberta/CARFAC, which should be a blast ... AND ... we'll also be seeing the Member's Show at Gallery @ 501!I have a piece in this show as well, and I'm looking forward to seeing the range of work in this exhibition - it's the very first Member's Show for this gallery, so it's a community milestone!I wish you all a great weekend - and I hope you get to see lots of art you love!