Category Archives: Art Shows

Artists Speak – Dealing with Isolation

Kathy Bergquist – Metal and Mixed Media Artist “It’s hard to keep track of the chronology of COVID-19 and the federal, provincial, NCC, and City of Ottawa measures that now circumscribe life in our area, and even as it feels … Continue reading

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Artists Speak – Dealing with Isolation

Dominique Couture – Stone and Wood Sculptor I am new in this adventure, it is my first year with NCNS. My sculpting started when my professional life was abruptly put behind me because of health issues; I am joyfully doing fine … Continue reading

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Artists Speak – Dealing with Isolation

France Grice – Glass Artist Lots of time on my hands at the moment. Early March I started some new projects in the studio. The main idea was to use the glass cutting I have to create new works. I … Continue reading

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Artists Speak – Dealing with Isolation

Marlene Kawalez – Ceramic Sculptor “As expected this pandemic is leaving a mark on all of us.  It really has been a time to reflect about all our brothers and sisters throughout the world that are suffering and those closer … Continue reading

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Artists Speak – Dealing with Isolation

Taunyee Robbins – Clay Artist “Hi everyone. I am pretty much in self-isolation, as I imagine many of us are. To my surprise, I find I am actually enjoying this solitude! It has forced me to slow down and indulge … Continue reading

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Artists Speak – Dealing with Isolation

Maria Saracino – Polymer Clay Figurative Artist “The world feels surreal. This pandemic is frightening and I worry about my family and for my community, so I’m doing my part to self-isolate. We recently moved to a smaller home and … Continue reading

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Artists Speak – Dealing with Isolation

Bastien Martel – Metal Artist “It is definitely challenging for everyone but more so for artists. When your studios and galleries are all closed you are basically left to yourself. Being an artist is already a solitary occupation so not having … Continue reading

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France Grice, Feature Artist

by Mary Lou Devine Driving up to our next artist’s home/studio, I was struck by the beautiful colours, both in her front yard and on her door, where there is a beautiful glass panel which welcomes visitors to her world. … Continue reading

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Artist of the Month – Sandra Marshall

by Mary Lou Devine The first piece of art one sees when walking up to our October profile artist’s home/studio in central Ottawa is a vase in which nestles a healthy, green Boston fern and which portrays a very recognizable … Continue reading

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The Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa

by Maria Saracino  When I stepped into the role as President of the National Capital Network of Sculptors, one of the goals was to have a bigger presence at the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. The Network has been … Continue reading

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