25th Annual ART IN THE COUNTY Juried Exhibition and Sale
June 22 – July 8, 2018
The Armoury
206 Main St., Picton, Ontario
Enter off Mary St., use Studio Ex entrance
Please use the free municipal parking lot on Mary Street (at Elizabeth Street).
10-6 Monday to Saturday
10-5 Sundays (except last day July 8th closes at 3pm)
Adults $3
Children aged 12 and under free
Admission FREE on Canada Day
Sponsored by The Elizabeth Crombie Real Estate Team – Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty Brokerage.
Welcome to Art In The County!
The organizing committee for Art in the County is pleased to announce that this year’s show will be held at the Picton Armoury, 206 Main St (enter off Mary St., use Studio Ex entrance), Picton beside the Picton Public Library. We are excited about this new venue as it is more centrally located; we look forward to welcoming you to this new space and continuing to showcase the incredible artistic talent of Prince Edward County.
This year also marks the 25th Anniversary of Art in the County. As our plans take shape we will be announcing special events to mark this important milestone. This year’s show will be held from June 22 to July 8, 2018.
Breaking News
Winner of 1st Community Arts Builder Award
June 22, 2018
At last night’s Opening Reception of the 25th Annual Art in the County Juried Exhibition and Sale, the inaugural Community Arts Builder Award was given to Peter and Alice Mennacher, Owners of Blizzmax Gallery.
Sponsored by Laurie Gruer, Sam Simone, and Monica Klingenberg of Chestnut Park Real Estate Brokerage Limited, the Community Arts Builder Award recognizes individuals who have enriched community life through the arts.
The selection committee found it very difficult to select among the many very qualified candidates, but are “delighted to recognize the years of service, and both the breadth of commitment and support that Peter and Alice Mennacher have given to the visual arts community”.
From left Laurie Gruer, Alice Mennacher, Sam Simone, Monica Klingenberg, and Peter Mennacher.
2018 Award Winners
AITC Turns 25 with a Record Number of Entrants!
June 22, 2018
At this year’s Opening Reception, sponsored by Mayeski Mathers LLP & Oeno Gallery with wine provided by Broken Stone Winery, beer by Parsons Brewing Company, and food provided by Seedlings, cheers erupted as each of the following artist names were announced:
Honourable Mention
Pat Borecky – Roots
Graham Davies – 1941 – Ghost of the Blitz
Pauline Dinham – Hanging Garden
Dianne Kehoe – Revelling in Energy II
Rick Mathews – Green Wave
Jurors’ Choice Award
Tom Ashbourne – Celestial
Andrew Innes – Dahlias at Dawn
Mia Lane – High Tea
Milé Murtanovski – Pearls of Wisdom
Wendy Vervoot – 2D Bur
Otto Rogers Award
Annik Després, Before Winter
People’s Choice Award
Indra Dosanjh, Being Seen
Milé Murtanovski poses alongside his winning entry, Pearls of Wisdom
Important Dates
April 19, 2018
Media Launch for the 2018 show. Call for artist entries announced.
June 8, 2018
Deadline for artist entry. See To Exhibit/Important Dates for other important dates for artists.
Deadline for The Community Arts Builder Award nominations. Nomination form coming soon.
June 21, 2018
Opening Night Reception by invitation only. Winners of the jurors’ awards, the Otto Rogers award, and The Community Art Builder Award will be announced. See Opening Night Reception
June 22, 2018
The Show opens to the public at 10 am.
July 1, 2018
Canada Day
Admission is free.
July 8 2018
Closing day at 3 pm. Winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced.
