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Visual artists who are members of the Focus Art association are excited to finally display their creations after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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There will be 166 original, locally-made pieces on display to observe or purchase starting Thursday at the Cornwall Square. The pieces encapsulate a wide range of styles and mediums, including modern graphic design, traditional paints, chalk, photography, mixed media, dyes, and more.
“This is one (exhibit) we have been making for a long time,” said Focus Art association president Claudine Trottier with a chuckle. “Here you will see 33 artists that are showing. They were eager to bring some pieces to show the public. We don’t have any gallery in Cornwall yet… and people want to show their work.”
The exhibit is free for anyone to attend. Everyone who passes through the door of the exhibit, which is on the second floor of the Cornwall Square, will be asked to vote for their favourite piece — just for fun. At the end of the exhibit, the artist of that particular creation may win a prize.
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The general public will also have a chance to win a one-of-a-kind painting by local artist Cynthia Gatien through a raffle draw. Funds raised from the raffle will be used to promote and facilitate future Focus Art association events.
Trottier is thankful for the continued support of the Cornwall Square management as semi-annual exhibits (held every spring and fall) have been hosted at the mall in previous years. The association has been in operation in the community for 17 years now.
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“People like it here at the Cornwall Square because there is usually a lot of people coming in and out,” said Trottier.
Anyone is welcome to attend the exhibit from Thursday, Nov. 18 to Sunday, Nov. 21 and again on Thursday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 28. Each Thursday and Friday of the exhibit, doors will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Each Saturday and Sunday of the exhibit, doors will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Trottier is hoping members will attend and make art on site for the public to observe and enjoy. To learn more about the association and how to become a member, visit focusartonline.org .
