Not all of our South Niagara Artists are participating in our 2014 Studio Tour. If you’d like to see details on those artist participating in this year’s studio tours go to the Summer Studio Tour Artists or Fall Studio Tour Artists pages.
To view the artists’ and galleries websites, click on their name. To view their location, click on the address link.
South Niagara Artists:
| Alison Barclay | wood carving, bird houses, feeders & “gnome doors” (lawn decoration), bat houses, bark carving, wood spirits, mailboxes, quilts | 252 Bernard Ave., Ridgeway, ON |
| Doug Carter | constructions, drawings, prints and paintings | Arts Place Gallery 714 King St., Port Colborne, ON |
| Esa | Esa exhibits his work and holds painting workshops across North America. His home studio-gallery is where visitors can view his work, which ranges from Canadian landscapes and marine sceneries to urban abstracts. He holds Creative Painting Days workshops a few times a year in his studio-gallery. | 471 Stanley St. Port Colborne ON |
| Kyla Gramatovich | Acrylic painting, chalk pastel drawing, murals, including Jungle Mural at McKay Elementary | 5987 Sherkston Rd Sherkston, ON |
| Joyce Honsberger | 2-dimensional & 3-dimensional space sculpture & relief work | Arts Place Gallery 714 King St., Port Colborne, ON |
| Mary Rose Lawson | functional stoneware pottery | A Touch of Clay, 3051 Firelane 5, Port Colborne, ON |
| Putzy Madronich | watercolour, acrylic & mixed media collage | 39 Schofield Ave., Port Colborne, ON |
| Phyllis MacKay | Phyllis is a self-taught acrylic artist. She started painting in 2009 when she retired, spending half the year in Ridgeway ON and the other half the year in Florida. She is inspired by Mother Nature, therefore mostly paints landscapes and wildlife. | 215 Maple Leaf Ave. N., Ridgeway, ON |
| Wendy Malowany | Wendy is inspired by the objects and scenes she encounters daily: architecture, animals and natural forms, creating in an expressive realistic style. Although oil painting has been her preferred medium since the beginning of her career, she also works in other media such as intaglio, wood cut, encaustic, pastel and mixed media. Wendy teaches art workshops for children, teens and adults | 31492 Malowany Rd Wainfleet, ON |
| Patte McCarthy | Patte’s passion for art is second nature for her. She attended Towson State College to expand her art knowledge and successfully owned and operated Brighton Fine Art Gallery. Being an adventurer keeps her curious and not afraid to try new things which she expresses in her artwork, whether it is designing jewelry, sculpting, sketching, painting and creating mixed media masterpieces. Patte’s favourite quote: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” – Pablo Picasso | Port Colborne, ONEmail Patte |
| Dianne Perham | Dianne commissions original hand-crafted glass art designs in clear and stained glass textures, using the leaded and copper foiled method for front door entryways, window panels, cabinets and lamps. Also, restorations and lessons, as well as retailing in-studio supplies | Perham Stained Glass Studio, 3544 Algonquin Dr. Ridgeway, ON |
| Melani Pyke | Inspirational Oil & Acrylic Paintings on canvas; Custom airbrushing | Crystal Beach, ON |
| Vera Romoda | Vera’s love of Mediterranean countries and people have inspired her main works in high fired porcelain pottery including functional pots, mosaics and jewellery. Using repurposed, upcycled silk from treasured saris, Vera also creates mixed media textiles. | 3787 Mathewson Ave, Crystal Beach, ON |
| Larry Rosnuk | Oil paintings, works on paper, original hand printed prints and outdoor steel sculpture | 62 Fraser St., Port Colborne, ON |
| Paula Sherry | Acrylic painting & pottery | 62630 Traver Rd Wainfleet, ON L0R 2J0 |
| Chris Summerhayes | portrait drawing and commissions | 12062 Augustine Rd, Wainfleet, ON L0S 1V0 |
| Kathleen Thorsen | Oils, acrylics and encaustic painting, specializing in birch trees and crows | Stonehouse Gallery, 44 King St., Port Colborne, ON |
| Shoshana & Paul Tyson | acrylic, oils, mixed media collage, jewelry and photography | Lake House Art Studio, 13035 Lakeshore Rd., Wainfleet, ON |
| Jenn Vander Meer | Jenn artwork portrays the relationship between balance and growth. This journey is a never ending one and has encompassed most of her work, in some form or another. She paints to explain those things that are unexplainable, those feelings, directions and situations that allow for balance through faith and adversity, the only road to growth. | 63637 Smith Rd. Wainfleet, ON |
Galleries and Niagara Artists Advocates:
These galleries either exhibit and sell some of the Wainfleet Niagara Artists artwork or actively promote our art shows and events. The are strong supporters of the local arts community.
| The Arts Place Gallery |
The well-lit gallery, built in a former gas station near the intersection of King & Main Streets in Old Humberstone, is always welcoming, displaying paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass, jewellery and more. | 714 King St. Port Colborne, ON |
| O’s Gallery |
Peggy O’Hara is no ordinary curator. Her light infused gallery is filled with objects that she loves and each has a history she’s pleased to share. It’s an eclectic space dedicated to showcasing the work of the area’s fine artisans and artists. | 1 Clarence St., Port Colborne, ON |
| The Sanctuary Centre for the Arts |
The Sanctuary is a community based art gallery and performing arts centre. It is located in charming downtown Ridgeway where it is a hub of activity for people of all ages. | 209 Ridge Rd. North, Ridgeway, ON |
| Something Else |
A unique Gallery-Boutique:recycled, upcycled, handmade fashion, accessories, art, decor adventurously appointed in an exquisitely restored historic building. | 244 West St. Port Colborne, ON |
Not all of our South Niagara Artists are participating in our 2013 Studio Tour. Go to our page of participating artist on the Studio Tour Artists page.