Art for All Canada (AFAC)

Toronto Theatre Galleries gave me the opportunity 
to hang my artwork at:

The Carlton Gallery.

from June 19th to August 4th 2016,

at 20 Carlton Street in Toronto.

open daily from 12pm to 12am. 

If you’re in the neighbourhood come 
and see for yourself.

For more information or to purchase a piece of original art please contact:

 christine@studiovalentini.ca
I have the following nine paintings on display. 

Invitation for July 8th reception

THEN and NOW –

Paintings by Christine Valentini at the 
Aurora Town Hall Skylight Gallery 
from  July 5^th to 28^th, 2016.

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Then and Now is a collection of watercolours, 
inks, oils and  pastel paintings featuring 
Canadian landscapes, northern lights, florals, 
historical homes and intuitive interpretations 
of semi-abstract nature scenes with swirling 
waters, enormous mountains  and tiny images.

Please join Christine at the Skylight gallery on
opening Night, Friday, July 8^th, from 7-9pm.

ARTS AND CULTURE AWARD 2016

Monday, May 30th I was very proud and honoured to receive the
Arts & Cultural Award from the Town of Aurora.
The award was presented by Councillor Jeff Thom.
Inspired by the Johnson’s family, this award is presented to an individual or group that has made significant contribution to the enhancement of the community through support or promotion of culture, music, visual, performing or literary arts.
(From the Town of Aurora program)
Christine Valentini has been a resident of Aurora since 1987 .
She has been an asset to both our town and the Aurora arts community. Christine has painted numerous architectural landmarks within our town.
Participating actively in both cultural and artistic life within our community, Christine is a proud participant at many public and juried art exhibitions where she has won numerous awards. She helped to create and remains a volunteer and Director off the all Aurora Artist Studio Tour.
Each year, Christine opens her studio to the public, so they can learn more about her art, ask questions and learn new techniques Christine gives her time to other artists in our town and is an mentor to many.
Video https://youtu.be/MqAnO29u1SM






Left: Eric McCartney our good neighbour who nominated me.

Art Guild of Scarborough Arthur show at Studio 888

Some images from the Scarborough Art Guild Arthur Show and my Free Spirit Award winning painting "Reach for the top" at Studio 888 in the Beaches. It was a busy weekend.

Art Aurora Show 2016

 Art Aurora 2016 .  Receiving my award from Mayor Geoffrey Dawe and Linda Welch, president of SOYRA. Posing with my Honourable Mention painting "Highlands" and certificate at the Skylight Gallery. Images with fellow artists and MPP Chris Ballard.  
It was a grant weekend.

Aurora Artist Studio Tour 2015

I like to thank my Husband Mike and granddaughters Erika and Krystal Ringhofer for helping me at the Studio tour. 

Thank you all that participated in the Aurora Artists Studio Tour and Huband Craddle of Hope fundraiser.
We had a great weekend and many visitors. 

I would like to announce the winners of my studio tour Raffle ticket draw:
1st prize winner for a $50 gift certificate, Yvonne Gregson.
2nd prize winner for golfing Santa, Maurice Defazio.
3rd prize winner for a two hour watercolour lesson, Silvia Defazio.
Congratulations to all, tickets were drawn by Erika Ringhofer. 

I’m happy to announce that we raised $339.65 sofar, $7 more than last year.
I’m waiting as a few friends promised to add to the fundraiser by next week.
Thank you very much to everyone that donated. 

Studio Valentini is open by appointment only. If you are still looking for a one of a kind gift for someone special or yourself, give me a call at 905 841 1847.
Have a great mild weekend.
Christine
PS. For a quick peak how my studio was set up please see pics below.

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Aurora's historic Hillary House hosting Art at the Manor 2015

Event aims to let you get your fill of colour before the winter sets in.

Art at the Manor

Success at the Soyra Fall show, two paintings found a new home. I shall miss them.

These were on display as well.

October and November my solo art show at McAlpine Ford Gallery in Aurora.
Providing exhibit space for local artists .  I had 5 mixed media paintings on display . 
Great place. Thanks Society of York Region Artists for organizing it.

Art Guild of Scarborough Jurors award.

I would like to share a very inspiring statement from Artist Sam Paonessa.
He was the Juror at the Art Guild of Scarborough Art Show a few weeks ago and he wrote the following.

"Jurying for me is like walking through a garden. There will be areas of the garden that are pleasant, maybe some areas that need work, some flowers haven't yet bloomed, but my eye catches a jewel of colour or an inspirational composition.
Walking through The Art Guild of Scarborough exhibition was like that experience. There were many works that stood out and a number continued to draw my attention. Those were the pieces that won awards.........
The pleasure I received in jurying was finding some real gems in The Art Guild of Scarborough garden. Top honours went to a piece titled "Hidden". It is well named because I almost missed it, but when discovered it spoke to me and was able to say "I found you." "
Sam Paonessa

I was the proud recipient of this special Jurors Choice award.
With so many beautiful paintings at the show, I certainly didnt’ expect to win this award with a small 8x10 painting.
Sam Paonessa certainly knows how to describe a garden.

So all you artist out there, keep painting no matter what !!

Hidden, 8x10, ink. Sold