Wall to Wall Gala -- January 27th

The Artists’ Union Gallery will hold a Wall-to-Wall Party from 6 to 9 pm January 27, 2007.

Not only will it give you a chance to meet the artists selected for the current Wall to Wall exhibit, but there will be music, refreshments (including wine) and surprise “mystery” gifts. Come party with us and view this exciting, eclectic exhibition of work from talented Artists’ Union members.

There are sweeping minimalist nudes and exquisite figurines from Gordon Punt, the exuberant metal sculptures of Helle Scharling-Todd, saucy photos from MB Hanrahan, striking stone sculptures by Rude Calderon and Michele Chapin, avant-garde work of Dan Layman and Taras Tulek (including some “black light” paintings by Taras) and stunning photography from Linda Petersen.

Then there is the show-within-a-show: Carpe Diem – two survivors’ retrospective, featuring the work of Ken & Liz Fermoyle. It includes a representative sampling of their creative efforts since 1995, shortly after Liz suffered a massive stroke and just before Ken was diagnosed with cancer. There are pieces from their Clay Period (ceramics by Ken, porcelain by Liz), abstracts done by Ken during his 18 months of legal blindness, plus some of Liz’s award-winning oils & pastels (including the first two pastels she ever did). This truly is a “don’t miss” event. Join us, and bring your friends.

Note to Members:
We really need gallery sitters to fill in gaps during Wall to Wall. If you can spare three hours during the next 3-1/2 weeks, please call the Gallery at 643-3012 and sign up or leave a message. This would be an excellent time for those of you who agreed to volunteer time to the gallery when you signed up as members at the lower rate last June - and haven’t yet participated - to make good on your promise. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Ken Fermoyle
Newsletter editor, Media Committee