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Art Exhibition Returns to the Square

girl of about 8 years old, paper
By Rose Desnoyers
and pencil in hand, seriously
studying each work, moving back
fter a hiatus of over a year,
AFocus Art was back with its and forth across the room until she
members’ exhibition at the Cornwall decided which of the paintings she
preferred and voted for. Hundreds
Square.
did the same and the winner earned
Thirty-four artists submitted a bragging rights to the 2021 People’s
total of 166 paintings, montages, Choice Award. The winner is to be
and photos. There was a wide announced in December.
selection of styles, sizes, and
mediums - something for everyone. This year, the group added
another feature; the raffle of an
The arrangement was expertly hung
exquisite painting (36x36) donated
by Vice-President Louise Mignault,
along with a team of volunteers by celebrated artist, Cynthia Gatien.
led by President Claudine Trottier. The draw is to be held on December
Mall manager, Léo Doucet was 16 at the RCAF.
happy to support the event in one So close to Christmas, the
of the vacant stores thus attracting exhibition was an occasion to buy
visitors and nourishing the idea of a the perfect one-of-a-kind gift for a
community space in the mall. loved one.
The show was attended by With no art gallery in Cornwall,
hundreds of curious visitors and art these exhibitions offer an The visual arts are alive and active.
lovers alike. opportunity for visual artists to Every year Focus Art welcomes
display their work and share their artists, many new to the area and
The event, lasting from November
skills with other artists. In the spring, anxious to be part of a thriving
18 to November 28, offered an
occasion to appreciate the artistic there will be another exhibition, this community. Vist L’Association
one open to all visual artists, and the
talent in our area. Focus Art Association on the web or
artwork will need to pass a jury to on Facebook for updates on group
It was touching to watch a little be included in the show. activities.
Photos Submitted
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