Beautiful new space for Upbeat Artworks in Portage Place Mall. /ANNE HAWE
Upbeat Artworks, the very popular Gallery-Boutique promoting mental health awareness by featuring artworks by Artbeat Studio alumni, has moved into a beautiful new space in Portage Place Shopping Centre.
They are now located on the second floor, East side skywalk, above the food court and just in from Dollarama. It’s a great location that gets a lot of foot traffic.
Raku vases by Lucille Bart on display at Upbeat Artworks. /ANNE HAWE
After much preparation, the paintings are hung, the sculptures are displayed and the bright and airy feel of the new space sets off the art pieces really well.
On display are 14 paintings, each by a different Artbeat Studio alumni.
With more shelving in this store location, they were also able to display sculptural pieces by ten alumni.
Wooden boxes by Connor McGee; shawls by Sheena Alcock. /ANNE HAWE
There will be an opening reception Fri. Nov. 18 between 3-5 p.m. with many of the artists in attendance. Light refreshments will be served and Marty Green will be playing Eastern European accordion music. Unit 247A Portage Place Shopping Centre.
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- Raku vases by Lucille Bart.
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- Wooden boxes by Connor McGee.
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- Detail on wooden box.
Friends in High Places by Yekaterina Kaplun. 2015 Acrylic, 32″x 40″. /ANNE HAWE
Excellent article, Anne. Loved the footage, hope to see you there on friday!