Since a shipment of several of my paintings made it to Malaysia earlier this year, another collector from that region contacted us through a local relative to acquire some pieces with possible followups that may be shipped later. Seems that she liked my works in Kuala Lumpur and hoped that her sister could bring her some of my art direct from Canada. Thank you to Jessica for visiting us and choosing my paintings. I hope your travels back to Kuala Lumpur will be exciting and memorable along the way. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family. Have a great trip to China and Malaysia! Thank you for making my paintings a part of your lives.
Regarding Markham Arts Council news, Robyn and the tent are in festival mode as she and her volunteers strive to promote the Markham Arts Council to the general public and arts enthusiasts alike. To aid in their endeavours, I designed and produced a membership brochure outlining the benefits and results of membership with the Markham Arts Council. Check it out – I think its just the right giveaway to visitors of the Markham Arts Council tent. As always, we have loads of Council and members’ literature available at the tent. And Robyn is always there with a cheerful and helpful outlook, ready to answer your questions.
This weekend was the Art in the Park event at the Markham Museum. Robyn was there with the tent along with some of our artist friends. Congratulations to those of you who braved the weather and made sales.
A couple of key Markham Arts Council events are coming up. First, the 2010 Photo Contest which is already underway, and coming in November, the TIFF-affiliated Markham at the Movies film premiere event, to be held at the Markham Theatre. For information, visit the Markham Arts Council website by clicking here.
The York Region Arts Council is also getting underway with an offering of grants, made possible through fundraising efforts. Plans are also in the works for a 2-day conference in April 2011 called “Arts Exposed“. Information can be found at their website by clicking here.
Looking forward to the upcoming Markham Jazz Festival and watch our own June Garber performing.
One last note for those who live in the Markham area: check out the new Dragon Bistro at the Planing Mill in Unionville.
Food and service are great!
Until next time…
Namaste!
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Tags: Photo Contest
July 19, 2010 at 7:50 pm |
Great blog as usual Frank! Yes, it was fun meeting Jessica and family and hearing all about their travels…I do want to go to Malaysia sometime…keep on selling that art! Funny,the challenge always seems to be in the shipping so I propose we go there for a month- you paint your heart out, we leave the artwork there and come back well rested and richer! I am looking forward to seeing June perform again… she is at the Chick’n Deli July 26th- call to book a table, you won’t regret it.
July 19, 2010 at 10:48 pm |
Wonderful news Frank!
I am thrilled for you, your art is traveling the world!
I appreciate all the news as well, thank you for keeping me up to date..
I’m looking forward to seeing June Garber at the Chick’n Deli on the 26th..
Thank you also for mentioning the Photo Contest,hope we get lots of
entries..
Cheers,
Nancy
July 20, 2010 at 8:07 am |
Wonderful news about your art becoming popular world-wide. I think that Talent knows no Boundaries !I am sure that with wider exposure , your art would gain huge popularity ! It is wonderful. Keep on keeping on !!!love J.
October 14, 2010 at 1:26 pm |
Congratualtions Frank, on selling more of your great art work to collectors in Malaysia! Absolutely wonderful news, also encouraging for other local artists. Hope it keeps going the same way!
Thanks for all the art news, great blogs and encouraging words.