Jonathon Bancroft-Snell Gallery

Walter Dexter RCA – Video Interview by Jonathons

Jonathon — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:28:07 +0000

We are really excited to be able to introduce “CLAYSPOTS”, a collection of interviews with Canada’s leading ceramic artists.

This interview will feature British Columbia artist Walter Dexter RCA. Follow us on twitter @jonathons to be among the first to view.

We are really excited to be able to introduce “CLAYSPOTS”, a collection of interviews with Canada’s leading ceramic artists.

This interview will feature British Columbia artist Walter Dexter RCA. Follow us on twitter @jonathons to be among the first to view.

GOYER-BONNEAU RCA OUR FIRST “CLAYSPOTS” VIDEO INTERVIEW

Jonathon — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:41:39 +0000

We are really excited to be able to introduce “CLAYSPOTS”, a collection of interviews with Canada’s leading ceramic artists. to launch the series we are pleased to present an interview with Alain and Denise Goyer-Bonneau RCA.

Our next interview will be will feature British Columbia artist Walter Dexter RCA. Watch for it in early December. Follow us on twitter to be among the first to view.

THE ARCTIC~~~~FORM & VISION

Jonathon — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:11:52 +0000

It’s coming Jamie’s 2009 exhibition, a wonderful selection of paintings based on his August trip to Iqaluit. This is going to be a wonderful show and making it even more exciting is The INNUIT GALLERY participation. Drawing on their connections over the past 27 years of being in business they have put together a collection of MASTERWORKS IN STONE from some of Nunavut’s leading carvers.

The exhibition opens to the public on Friday November 20th with a special reception at BOTH galleries on the Thursday evening. Aaju Peter, noted Nunavut culturalist, will provide the welcoming ceremony at The Innuit Gallery at 7:30 Thursday November 19th.

This is an exhibition that you will want to see1

JONATHON LINKS UP WITH THE INNUIT GALLERY!

Jonathon — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:19:48 +0000

November 19th is the opening of this years Jamie Jardine exhibition. This is going to be an incredible show. Jamie went to Nunavut in July and spent ten days in Iqaluit and this show is a result of his travels. Jamie was blown away with the scenery and the people. An exciting aspect of this exhibition is our partnership with THE INNUIT GALLERY for this event. THE INNUIT GALLERY, now in their 27th year, has arranged for a wonderful collection of carvings to be part of this show titled “Form and Vision. Opening night will be our first JOINT VENTURE EXHIBITION. The opening will be at both our gallery and theirs. Fortunately their gallery is only around the corner.

Make sure you connect with us if you want an invitation to Opening Night. Also watch for the premier issue of BEAT London’s latest art magazine featuring Jamie Jardine’s arctic experience.

BARBIE COMING TO JONATHONS!!!!!

Jonathon — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:31:30 +0000

Believe it or not we are having a Barbie Birthday Bash! Hard to believe? I must admit that as I look at the 100’s of Barbies that have been descending on the gallery it a little surreal. I keep telling myselfd that it is all for a good cause and it is! Investing in Children operates a nutrition programme within the school system. This is an important program that helps to ensure that kids eat. This event is to raise money to help them do just that.

Thursday October 29th the dolls, all in their finery, will be available for purchase. Prices start at $15 and climb. There are dolls in every imaginable outfit. Many are in designer dresses and there are also Ken dolls to accompany them. There are Gone with the Wind, Cher, Elvis and many others. Pick an event and there is a doll to go with it. The doll collection belongs to Diane Thompson of Scots Corner Pub and she is donating 15% of the purchase price to INVESTING IN CHILDREN.

TICKETS: Thursday Night $20 for adults $5 for children under 16. Starts at 7PM Friday and Saturday the shop is open from 10AM to 6PM and is by donation.

Check out artists LIVING IT UP! during FIRED UP!!

Jonathon — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:39:19 +0000

LiveItUp

Check out the neighbourhood!

Jonathon — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:12:50 +0000

We have been seeing a dramatic increase in the number of out-of-towners coming to see the gallery. Often people will drive down from Toronto for the day but we are also seeing people from Europe and all over North America. If you are considering making a trip to see th egallery maybe you’ll also be interested in seeing some of my neighbours. The Innuit Gallery, now in their 26th year, is just around the corner. A great gallery still run by the original owners it is a pleasure to drop in and see their selection Currently they have a wonderful selection of wall hangings that is not to be missed. A gallery that has been around so long that they still use the original spelling of Innuit with two n’s! So often people interested in art are also interested in books and a few doors away is Attic Books, probably Ontario’s largest antiquarian bookstore located in a wonderful period building. Three floors to tempt any bibliophile. For the Ian Fleming fan they have just acquired a first edition that uses the now-famous phrase ’shaken not stirred’ for the first time. Anyone planning to stay over can contact me and get my code for the lovely London Delta Armouries and you’ll receive a special rate. London has many wonderful restaurants but you can’t beat cheap and cheerful at Scot’s Corner for a good home cooked meal and a choice of 26 beers on tap. So when you come to London be prepared to do a few things. It’s a nice place, you’ll enjoy it….it is often thought of as Halifax without the water!

London’s “SCENE MAGAZINE” gets it right!!!

Jonathon — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:53:40 +0000

I was more than thrilled to open up the August 13th-26th issue of SCENE magazine and find the “Art Beat” review by Amie Ronald-Morgan. Amie, from realms of notes, has distilled the essence of the current exhibitions and I would like you to see what she said.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Attention art lovers! Now is the time to pop into Jonathon Bancroft-Snell Gallery to experience one of the most significant exhibitions to come to London this year. Jonathon’s is currently hosting two shows, the 25th Anniversary Exhibition of “Fired Up – Contemporary Works in Clay” and “In Memoria”, an award winning collection of vessels never before seen outside of New Brunswick.

“Fired Up” showcases the work of 20 leading ceramic artists from British Colombia. It’s an exciting chance to see and touch some wonderful pieces,” explained Jonathon Bancroft-Snell. Participating artists includee Walter Dexter and Laurie Rolland. both members of the Royal canadian Academy. In Memoria consists of seven vessels by Brigitte Clavette. “The show was born out of the death of Brigitte’s partner, ” said Bancroft-Snell. “The pieces are associated with a love affair and the end of the journey through life.”

The majority of the exhibition’s featured artists were in attendance at the show’s gala opening on August 6. The eevent was documented on video by Drew Stitt, host and producer of the TV show London Calling.

“Drew is passioante about London. I felt he would bring to the project the energy, enthusiasm, and talent needed to capture the event. So often we get excited about artists after they’re gone: it’s important historically and socially to document these people while they’re alive and producing.” said Bancroft-Snell. The project parks a first in a series of filmed artists interviews to be archived by the gallery.

Jonathon’s has the distinction of having more Canadian comtemporary ceramics on display than any gallery – public or private – in the country. And there’s never been a better time to collect, remarked Bancroft-Snell. ” The avant garde in Canadian ceramics is only 50 years old and most of the late career artists are still alive, producing very accesible work.” he said. “You are not just purchasing a bowl, a vase, a mug. You are purchasing the story of that piece’s maker. For the collector, this exhibition is extraordinary, for the novice; this is the most amazing opportunity to see the finest work in Canada in one place.”

As you can see Amie has done a great job capturing the essence of the exhibitions. Scene Magazine is a great place to check out what is happening in London in the arts. Particularly London’s vibrant music scene. Check them out at http://www.scenemagazine.com

“The Arctic” is coming to London!!!

Jonathon — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:06:15 +0000

Watch for details and perhaps some tantalizing glimpses of the new paintings that Jamie is working on for this year’s blockbuster show “That Arctic”. Jamie has just returned from Iqaluit and had an amazing time. He was overwhelmed with the warmth of the people and the hotbed of artistry he discovered in Nunavut. This is going to be an amazing show. We are working on a few surprises to really bring the north alive. Jamie’s enthusiasm for the north has also sparked a long smouldering desire of mine to visit the north and we are planning a return visit in th espring. Stay tuned for lots of details about that as well!

Watch for The Arctic Show opening November 19th 2009

Jonathon — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:24:24 +0000

Jamie Jardine has just returned from Iqaluit, Nunavut filled with enthusiasm and inspiration for this year’s exhibition. previous exhibitions have resulted in exhibitions featuring England, France, Italy, Saskatchewan, the Boreal Forest, Algonquin and, of course London, Ontario. Jamie is particularly excited about his recent trip to the north and has returned filled with enthusiasm and inspiration. November 19th will be the gala opening and it will be an exciting show. If past show are an indicator then this one should be a blockbuster!!!!