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Focus Art Canada

Our mission is to expand the arts within the visual artists and awaken our community to its benefits.
                                                                                                   
In 2004, L’Association FOCUS ART Association was founded by five artists eager to form a circle of support and expertise in Cornwall as well as Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. The need was there. The art association has been growing ever since.
In 2010 L’Association Focus Art Association became an official
Corporation # 1810432
The Objectives of L’Association FOCUS ART Association are :

  1. Promote the visual arts, especially painting, photography, pottery, sculpture in the area of Eastern Ontario,  in English as well as in French.
  2. Offer residents of Eastern Ontario the possibility of discovering works of art and this by means of organized activities such as exhibitions ;
  3. Offer artists of Eastern Ontario opportunities to create alone or in groups works of art;
  4. Offer artists of all origins opportunities to have their art known by residents of  Eastern Ontario;
  5. Actualize all other objectives compatible with these objectives.
     
    The Logo :
    The logo was designed by Tracy-Lynn Chisholm and Candice Nixon as a result of a contest offered by Focus Art.
    Meetings :
    Members of  L’Association FOCUS ART Association meet on the first Wednesday of the month  except July and August at the Centre Charles-Emile Claude
    At each monthly general meetings some of these activities occur:
    ** constructive critique through: “Share your art.”
    ** participation in the ongoing decisions of the association
    ** sharing of  portfolios
    ** demonstration of  skills and techniques/ workshops
    ** planning a community event
    ** socializing over coffee and cookies
     General Meeting :
    The Annual General Meeting is in May. At this time a new executive is elected and a financial statement is presented for approval to the members..
    Communications :
     The Website www.focusartonline.org informs the community of what is going on in the visual arts in the area. This site also serves as a catalog  of talented artists the community might want to consult when in need of art work….
    A weekly newspaper article in the Seeker Newspaper keeps members informed of news of the association and local events and activities.
    Main Activities :
     The Association’ major activities at this time are :
    1)  The Annual Juried Show in the Fall at the Cornwall Public Library.
    2)  The Members’ Show at the Public Library in the Spring
    3)  Participation in regional  exhibitions such as Le Corrid’ART (Centre culturel de Cornwall), Salon des Arts.
    4 ) Art workshops for children during March break in partnership with the Cornwall Square.
  1. Several workshops on different art techniques and organized outings.
    Board of Directors / Conseil d’administration
    L’Association FOCUS ART Association is governed by a volunteer Board of directors made up of members in good standing who are elected at the General Assembly .
     
    President : Linda Geisel
    Vice-President  : Julia Lucio and Louise Mignault
    Secretary : Adèle Constantineau
    Secretary in training : Betty Ann Bard
    Treasurer : Elaine Arkwright
    Director : Carolyn Davis
    Director : Rose Desnoyers
    Director : Sylvie Labrecque
    Director : Kathleen Morin
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