Abstract impressionistic painting of colorful foliage with prominent yellow, red, blue, green, and brown brushstrokes on a textured background.

Cathy Friesen Artwork

Guilded – Gobsmacked

SAPVAC Members 
November 22nd, 2024 to January 25th, 2025

Opening Reception December 7th 1:30 PM - 3:30PM

Bold and fearless, Guilded – Gobsmacked will bring a bright light and a passionate voice, celebrating our community's incredible art and artists. This biannual community exhibition will lean into the unexpected in 2024, featuring over 50 local and regional artists.

The featured artists hail from five local art guilds: St. Albert's Potters Guild, Painters Guild, Floral Art Society, Quilters' Guild and Paper Arts Guild. Vibrant and enthusiastic, their work celebrates the joy of creativity. Quilts, paintings, sculptures and handcrafted books delve into the artist's passions and fascinations.

Collage of eight images including children in a museum, person viewing artwork, art gallery with colorful paintings, city street scene with a building and traffic light, modern museum interior with large windows, two people playing chess in a cozy room, hospital or clinic hallway, and storefront with street view

Art Gallery of St. Albert

19 Perron Street

St. Albert, AB

Guiled - Gobsmacked hosted by the Art Gallery of St. Albert
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 10:00AM to 8 PM

For more information about Guilded - Gobsmacked click the link below.

Abstract painting of a vibrant flower garden with colorful blooms in shades of red, yellow, pink, purple, and blue, with a bright sun or light shining in the sky.

Cathy Friesen Artwork

TARAVARNA– 9th FLOWER International Juried Art Competition

Exhibition of Winning Artworks 
January 6 to January 27th, 2025

282 artists from 35 countries

The competition encompasses a broad spectrum of flower art paintings style, encompassing 2D and 3D works, such as paintings, sculptures, digital art, printmaking, fiber art, photography, graphic art, mixed media, experimental creations, and installation pieces.

TERAVARNA's "9th FLOWER International Juried Art Competition" celebrates the captivating theme of FLOWERS. These vibrant symbols of joy and grief evoke many emotions, inviting artists worldwide to showcase their interpretations.

All art forms, including flower paintings, abstract flower paintings, and paintings of famous flowers, are welcome, allowing artists to creatively explore the subject through representational or abstract ideas using various media.

This flower art exhibition fosters a platform for artists to express their talent and passion for flowers while encouraging diverse perspectives.

Announcement of the 9th Flower international juried art competition featuring a sunflower field with the title '9th Flower' overlaid on a photograph of sunflowers under a blue sky.

TARAVARNA

The World's Leading Contemporary Fine Art Gallery

For more information about TARAVARNA and the 9th FLOWER Exhibition click the link below.

Three colorful floral impressionist paintings of garden flowers with vibrant, thick brushstrokes.

Winters Muse - VASA Winter Members Show

November 26th, 2024 to February 1st, 20254

Opening Reception November 30th 1:00 PM - 4:00PM

An impressive collection of unique are pieces created by the members of VASA!

Small, medium and large artworks for sale

Cash bar and snacks during Opening Reception

Event poster for Winters Muse art exhibition, featuring paint tubes and snowflake designs, with details about opening event on Saturday, November 30th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

VASA Art Gallery and Studios

25 Sir Winston Churchill Ave

St. Albert, AB T8N 2S7

For more information about VASA check out their website

Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00AM - 4:00 PM

Please contact Cathy Friesen for any questions about my exhibitions or Paintings