Artist in the Spotlight- A Memorium

Murray Stephen May 16, 1929-February 18, 2013

            "Murray was a creative spirit who saw art everywhere and in everything. He loved found art, whether the materials were from nature or from the side of the road. He used nature to create and inspire his work. He had an open mind and appreciated art in all its forms."  Brenda Stephen

Artist Biography

 Murray exhibited a talent for the arts at a young age and went to a secondary school in London specializing in that field. While there, he was mentored by and became good friends with renowned Canadian artist Jack Chambers.

After high school, he attended art school in Banff and traveled, making his way down the West Coast to Mexico where he again studied art in San Miguel de Allende.

Murray moved to the Dufferin area in 1960 and fell in love with the landscape of Mulmer and Mono, which feature prominently in his work. An amateur artist who made art for over 60 years, Murray created work in a vast array of styles and media including painting, sculpture, collage, and multi-media. His art continues to be admired by family, friends, colleagues, and all who experience it.

A Generous Bequest

When T. Murray Stephen,  Dufferin Arts Council member and  local artist passed away on February 18, 2013, his family requested that memorial donations in his name be made to the Dufferin Arts Council. To date, over $4,000 has been donated to DAC from these bequests. The Dufferin Arts Council is grateful to the donors and to our long-time member,Brenda Stephen.

Please view samples of Murray's work on the upcoming "Artist in the Spotlight" blog posting at 

http://www.inthehills.ca/blogs/artist-spotlight/

Until June 2 - Riverbend Artists Exhibit

You are invited to come to see and buy unique paintings, pottery, photography, and sculpture by the Riverbend Artists of Grand Valley at 232375 Trafalgar Road (Highway 109 and County Road 24, Grand Valley).

For more information, go to www.riverbendartistsofgrandvalley.ca.

to June 2, Saturdays and Sundays 11 am - 4 pm
Riverbend Artists Exhibit

May 26- An Amusing Journey Through the Orangeville Sun Newspaper

An Amusing Journey Through the Orangeville Sun Newspaper - Presented by Ken Weber, Author/Researcher/Columnist/Enthusiast, Sponsored by In The Hills
 
Religion, politics, and booze competed with local news for space in the small town newspapers of yesteryear, and the Orangeville Sun was no exception. From its birth in 1861 to the final edition in 1933, the Sun documented the strengths and failings of the human condition with wit, wisdom, and a dash of whimsy. 

Enjoy this Sunday afternoon presentation by one of our region’s most talented authors and speakers, Ken Weber. Ken is also the “Historic Hills” columnist for In The Hills. Cash bar and reception to follow in the Museum’s Main Gallery. 

Tickets: $7.00 for DCMA Members, $10.00 for non-members. Pre-registration required, call 877-947-7787 or e-mail info@dufferinmuseum.com.

An Amusing Journey Through the Orangeville Sun Newspaper
May 26
2 pm

June 03 - DAC Luncheon with Erica Pratt

June 3: Erica Pratt, Volunteer Extraordinaire, Traveller, and Photographer

Before Erica leaves for an extended working trip to Cambodia to expand on her previous work as an “accidental” English teacher, she will tantalize us with some of her photographs of South East Asia. 

Erica claims to be only an amateur photographer, but she is much, much more. Her experiences with a little school and young children in Cambodia have become a passion that have drawn her back to that country. 

According to Judy Lansing, her photos are incredible. Erica’s volunteer experience at Nellie’s and Jessie’s in Toronto stimulated her to get involved at the Orangeville Hospital and the lovely old St. Andrew’s Church in Caledon.

May 8 to June 2 - Art4U at Dam Gallery

The floodgates of creativity are open at the Dam Gallery in the Alton Mill. The Orangeville Art Group has accepted the invitation from Headwaters Arts to produce this inaugural event as the first celebration of their 57th year.

Dip your toe into spring. Feel the flow of excitement and enjoy the passion of fifteen diverse 2D and 3D visual artists. 

Opening reception May 18, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St. W., Alton. 
For more information go to www.orangevilleartgroup.ca.