March 13, 2025

ArtTalk

In 1961 I had an LP record that I played over and over in our “rec room”, a Broadway musical starring Anthony Newley. It was called ’STOP THE WORLD - I WANT TO GET OFF’. I wish I still had it. What interests me though, is that even 64 years ago some of us wanted to buy a one-way ticket to some place, any place but here. But, since no one seems to have come up with a way to tumble out of here with a guaranteed soft landing somewhere, we’re stuck. We probably couldn’t afford it anyway.

So let’s try to shake off the gloom and doom.

Instead, eat a chocolate, drink a glass of wine, wash the car, dance, whistle, remember your first kiss, kiss somebody now, buy a painting, paint a painting. Have some fun.

See you soon.

Audrey

SPRING RESET

FEATURING

THE PANACHE ARTISTS

CONTINUES UNTIL MARCH 27TH

Title - Fun Flowers

Artist - Toni Ciantar Poole

Medium - Acrylic

Price - $215

Title - Flowers from Pats' Garden

Artist - Kit Merriam Cutting

Medium - Pastel

Price - $400

Title - Purple Irises

Artist - Sandra Nicolucci

Medium - Acrylic

Price - $450

Title - Fantastical Bouquet

Artist - Julia Armstrong

Medium - Oil on Canvas

Price - $475

Title - Black Day in Red Bay

Artist - Lois Covington Fuchs

Medium - Pastel

Price - $250

Title - Life Studies

Artist - Don Muller

Medium - Pencil, Ink, Pastel

Price - $20

Presentation LAC

March 5, Rebekah Morrison-Wize and Phillip Gurrey spoke at an AWP gathering outlining how to apply for London Arts Council funding. If you missed the presentation check out their website where there is lots of information. Thank you Rebekah and Philip.

London Arts Council

Acrylic Painting Class

with

Toni Poole

8" x10” acrylic on deep canvas

$45 each person

April 24, 2025 Thursday

6:30-8:30 PM

All supplies provided for class

OR call 519-434-0901

Minimum 4 maximum class size 8 participants

Did you know that the purchase of original art in Canada can be tax deductible?

Buying Canadian artwork, paintings, etchings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, etc. is considered as an amortization expense for corporations or individuals who operate a business. It qualifies as a tax deduction provided that certain criteria are met. The Canadian tax law allows business owners to purchase and write-off Original Canadian Art in its entirety. The acquisition of Original Canadian Art is included in the Capital Cost Allowance for all Canadian businesses, so long as the Artist was a Canadian Citizen when creating the work and the work of art is an original worth a minimum of $200. Please contact your Chartered Professional Accountant regarding the specifics of your purchase to determine if it will qualify for a deduction.