Markham Group of Artists

detail of cold wax artwork by Sharon Kirsh

Here's a peek at programming for the next three months. Members' Day meetings and demos occur the second Wednesday of each month; Peer Critiques are bi-monthly on Wednesdays.

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January 6
Peer Critique
7:30 pm, Zoom
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January 13           
Members' Day
6:30-7pm, Zoom
DEMO with John Martin:
Divine Geometry (colour pencil on wood)
7-9pm, Zoom
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January 20
Peer Critique
7:30 pm, Zoom
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January 27
Show and Tell Challenge
(more info to come)

As artists, we want to see our art pieces have a life of their own out in the world, but with limited opportunities to show and share our work at the best of times, it can be more than a challenge. Some artists have chosen to use an additional creative outlet for their artwork: wearable art. Wearable art can be created through the services of a design platform for a small percentage of your sales. On such a platform, you can upload your artwork, select designs, and display the items for sale. The designs can range from clothing to home accessories. Various platforms will determine what you are paid: on some platforms you have some control over the price of sale of your items; on other platforms the price of sale is fixed. Either way, there is no fee to you as you are paid a percentage or royalty for each sale. All items are made on demand, which reduces the costs for the design company.  You are responsible, however, for marketing the items through your network and on social media.  

Check out some examples of wearable art created by MGA artists below. We are creating a space on our website for our members  to link to their wearable art sites. If you are selling wearable art, please send us the information markhamartists@gmail.com so we can include the link.

Some of Robin Potter's creations at Le Galeriste, a Montreal-based design house:  https://www.legaleriste.com/robin.l.potter

Although no longer active with her wearable art line, here are some samples of Linda McIntosh's items created a few years back through VIDA (based in California). Although happy with their services, the additional shipping costs on the products were discouraging and she hopes to start up again with Montreal's Le Galeriste in the new year.
 

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If you want and need an inspiring, safe visit, go to The Varley Art Gallery and see works from their collection. 
Then go to The Latcham Art Centre on Park St. off Hoover Park Drive in Stouffville, to enjoy the incredible Juried Exhibition currently on display.

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Varley Art Gallery of Markham
216 Main Street Unionville, Markham, ON, L3R 2H1
T: 905.477.7000, ext. 3262   F: 905.477.6629 
www.varleyartgallery.ca
Covid protocols apply 

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To view the Latcham Gallery's Annual Juried Exhibition in person: 
 email info@latchamartcentre.ca or call 905 640 8954 and let them know when you would like to come. 
Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 5pm, and Thursdays from 10am - 6pm.

Visitors will be required to do a Covid Screening in the Leisure Centre, and give their name and phone number for contract tracing at the reception desk. MASKS MUST BE WORN IN THE ART CENTRE, and all Covid-19 protocols are in place.
 

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