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Visit the ‘Experiences in Colour’ exhibit

July 23, 2014   ·   0 Comments

The South Simcoe Palette Club was born over 50 years ago in the studio of Jessie Monkman above her Cookstown garage. She and her students first held their exhibitions in the Cookstown Masonic Hall, but later moved into the Alliston area’s Library, St. Paul’s Catholic School, St. John’s United Church, and the Lower Level of the Millpond Centre. The Club had its 50th year celebration on September 2008 at the Cookstown Library with several dignitaries and a formal recognition of the contributions and support of Ruth Draper, a long time member.

The first shows were very formal as the ladies wore long dresses, hats, and poured tea from silver services. The current shows are now held in a more relaxed atmosphere.

The Club was one of the first groups to donate to the Gibson Centre Building fund and continues to donate bursaries to Banting Memorial Secondary School and St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School.

The objectives of the club are to provide a relaxed and fun place to support and encourage area artists, both beginners and experienced. The Club aims for an exhibition a year and also hosts workshops that bring in artists with fresh and interesting ideas.

This Creative Space is a collaborative effort of both the Gibson Cultural Centre and the South Simcoe Arts Council.

For more information, contact Diane Kaczmarek 705-435-3591 or by e-mail at dianekaczmarek@hotmail.com or Ruth Draper at 705 458-446.

The ‘Experiences in Colour’ exhibit runs from July 9 to August 31.

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