Media Release
The Artists of Georgian Bay is the fifth book, and at 120 pages, the largest, in a series published and designed by independent publisher and graphic artist Andrea Hillo. Previous titles in her regional art book series include The Artists of Algonquin, The Artists of Muskoka, The Artists of Haliburton Highlands and The Artists of Kawartha.
The Artists of Georgian Bay presents more than 320 stunning examples of the work of 41 contemporary artists who live or travel to the area to draw inspiration from the raw beauty of its landscape and its abundant wildlife.
An official book launch will be held on Sunday, September 8th, from 1-4pm at the Craig Gallery in Meaford, ON. Books will be available for purchase at the launch. Starting Saturday, September 7th, until Tuesday, October 8th, the Craig Gallery will be exhibiting some of the works by the artists in the Artists of Georgian Bay book.
Artists featured in the book are: Dave Beckett – Tribute, Tony Bianco, Harvey Bodach, Barry Bowerman, Karen L Bowen, Cathy Boyd, Phil Chadwick, Philip Craig, Gordon Drysdale, Jay Favot, Carina Francioso, Christyn Grampola, Deb Grise, Alexandra Gronfors, Dwayne Harty, Mark Hope, David Huber, Debra Lynn Ireland, Kenneth Kirsch, Glen Loates, Deborah Masters, Alexandra McLaughlin, George McLean, Shannon Craig Morphew, Chris Morton, Lee Munn, Arnold Nogy, Duncan Neganigwane Pheasant, Lu Robitaille, Carole Rodrigue, John Stopciati, Brent Trach, Richard Vander Meer, Margarethe Vanderpas, Jessica Vergeer, Ivan Wheale, Jan Wheeler, Derek Wicks, Kent Wilkens, Wendy Wingfelder and Nancy Yanaky.
Editor’s Note: Copies of “The Artists of Georgian Bay” can be purchased locally at the studios of both Margarethe Vanderpas (www.margarethevanderpas.com) and Kent Wilkens (www.wilkens-art.com)
