THE ETOBICOKE ART GROUP is a friendly group of amateur and professional artists who have been meeting in Etobicoke since November, 1951.
Officially, the aim of the group is "to further the best interests of art", particularly in Etobicoke, through the mutual and co-operative efforts of our members.
Unofficially... we are there to have a great time. We paint, sculpt, or draw, and learn new techniques while we make friends, hold exhibitions of our work, enjoy lecture
evenings with lively experienced speakers who share with us their artistic visions, raise money for bursaries for local students to continue their art education
and generally enjoy making innovative art.
Our CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS for members are held in Studio B in Neilson Park Creative Centre.
Studio equipment available for classes includes tables, chairs, easels, drawing horses, both large and small printing presses, slot-hood and overhead
ventilation, and a variety of still-life materials. As well as a basic list of classes held on weekdays, we offer occasional weekend workshops. Some recent workshops have
included encaustic, portraiture, abstraction, and landscape.
MEMBERSHIP is open to everyone upon payment of the combined annual membership in Neilson Park Creative Centre and EAG’s annual fee. Before
registering in a class or workshop, you must be a member of the group and the Centre. No membership fee is required for students under 18 years of age.
A member is entitled to:
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register in a class, workshop, open studio, demonstration, or critique |
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submit works of art, upon payment of the entry fee, for the juror’s selection in the Annual Juried Exhibition held at Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery |
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purchase supplies at a discount as arranged by the group or upon presentation of your membership card to local suppliers. |
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receive quarterly newsletters which include the current Calendar of Activities |
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free admission to EAG art lectures, featuring well-known artists who demonstrate, lecture, show slides or films |
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one vote at the Annual General Meeting of members |
YOUR NEILSON PARK CREATIVE CENTRE MEMBERSHIP helps support our use of Studio B and the other Centre facilities.
Studio B is a spacious studio with both natural and adjustable artificial
lighting and provides space for up to fifteen members in a class situation to work
together
and share ideas. Neilson Park Creative Centre is a beautiful visual arts centre with four studios and a gallery. It was built by the former City of Etobicoke. It is operated
in co-operation with five other community arts groups and the City of Toronto Arts & Culture Division.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For general information on classes or membership you may reach the reception desk at Neilson Park Creative Centre at:
Telephone 416-622-5294 Fax 416-622-0892
Postal address 56 Neilson Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 2S2
Or reach an EAG member at : info@etobicokeartgroup.com