April 4 to 30, 2009

On the 4th of April, The Northern Artist Gallery and Artists on Elgin will held the opening of an exhibition celebrating the five years of its existence. The artists who showed their work at the exhibition are predominantly of the generation whose artistic experiences are informed by the culture of Northern Ontario.

The show focused on local village consciousness. The wide ranging exhibition gave prominence to artisan wares and organic materials such as wood, leather and clay.

The following artists are partcipating  in the exhibition:
Terryl Ryan – Weaving
Irene Plavins - Leather Work
Dennis Gauthier - Wood Turning
Daniel Maxwell - Pottery
Libby Dornbush - Textile

The Northern Artist Gallery opened in Sudbury in April 2004. It has been managed since then by Muiriel MacLeod the inspirational force behind one of the most distinct and compelling art venues in Sudbury.

From its inception the gallery has continually focused on exhibitions of Northern Art. Although its interests have always ranged beyond the traditional understanding of an exhibiting institution, into innovative relationships with storefront access for patrons to purchase locally made artistic wares and projects such as the Picture Our Lakes Photography contest and Art about Town which bring aspects of artistic life into the public sphere.

Since 2004 The Northern Artist Gallery/Artists on Elgin has been located in Sudbury’s downtown core. The gallery represents emerging and established Northern artists.

The opening reception was held on the 4th of April 2009 at 1 p.m.

A Special thanks to all those who attended on that very snowy day.  Your patronage is greatly apprieciated and we are greatful you were able to share in this very special celebration.