Dear Wonderful Patrons,

We are absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude for your incredible support at the Inspirations Art Show! Your presence, your enthusiasm, and your generosity made this event truly unforgettable.

Together, we managed to raise an astounding $3000.00 for the Manotick Food Cupboard, and with the additional contribution of $500.00 from the MAA, our grand total reached an impressive $3500.00! This is an achievement we couldn’t have accomplished without each and every one of you.

Your willingness to give back to our community and support those in need is truly inspiring. It’s heartwarming to see how art can bring people together for such a wonderful cause.

From the bottom of our hearts, we want to extend our sincerest thanks to all who attended the show, donated, and helped spread the word. Your kindness and generosity have touched the lives of many, and we are incredibly proud to have such amazing patrons like you.

We hope this event has inspired you as much as it has inspired us. Let’s continue to make a difference together and spread positivity through art and compassion.

With deepest appreciation,

The MAA Executive

Meetings: 7:00 to 8:30pm, usually the first Tuesday of the month from September through June. 

Always informative and a chance to socialize with fellow artists, the meetings begin with MAA business, announcements of interest and a welcome to new members. After a brief break for refreshments, our featured guest speaker, chosen from various disciplines in the art world, will give a presentation.

At one of the meetings during the year, we arrange for a critique of members’ artwork by a local prominent artist. Get-togethers in June and December are potluck socials and there are no meetings during July and August.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 (In-Person meeting)

Speaker: Sharon van Starkenberg

Presentation Title: A Cultural History of the Artist’s Studio

Back by popular demand, Sharon will again delve into a topic which we as artists are familiar with “the studio” . On the surface this may look like an ordinary talk, but with Sharon  van Starkenberg expect the unexpected, have some fun and learn something you never thought you  needed to know.

The artist’s studio has evolved over time, resulting in what we think of today as the space of work for creatives. The name “studio” comes from the Italian “studiolo,” originally a space of contemplation and study. From a workshop bustling with many apprentices to the solitary space we think of today, the studio has changed according to the place and time in which has existed. This includes social attitudes towards artists and the purposes of art. Come join me for a talk on the evolution of the studio: part historical tracing, part voyeuristic glimpse into some of the studios of artists in history. 

This fascinating topic is often left unmentioned in artistic circles, yet most generally have a sense of what a studio is meant to look like and how it is used. Find out where some of these notions and stereotypes come from in a lively chat with many slides!

Website: https://sharonvanstarkenburg.artspan.com/home