September

Ahh yessss, September.  The month when almost everyone goes back to school, hit the books and life settles to a routine.  Somehow this is the time when not only those in the school system goes back to work, but also a time when galleries offer new courses and exhibits, community centres offer new programs and reopen existing ones and fall art shows line up every weekend!!  Such is a busy time and a creative time!!

My classes will start this month, with new contracts with  Oshawa Northview Centre and Whitby Recreation seniors centre, not to mention the come back of my classes at Visual Arts Centre in Clarington and workshops at my own SweetArt Studio.

I am pleased to invite you to attend a few group events I will be participating with. The first is SPACE INVADERS  in Oshawa http://www.oshawaspaceinvaders.com/ from Sept. 19-27.  My work is included with selected Oshawa art association artists' and will be at Cocoa & Joes, located at Simcoe Street.  Come out on the 19th when most downtown streets in Oshawa will be closed to allow people to visit spaces we have invaded! Bands, Street Art, Tapas with participating eateries and a wide variety of Contemporary Art work will surround the city!

The second event, is with Cultural Expressions Art Gallery presenting their 2nd annual Black and White show at Pickering Village, Ajax on Sept. 21st and will run until October 18.  Will participate in this show, where only black and white colours where used to create stunning works of art. http://www.culturalexpressions.ca/

Hope to see you around!
Marissa

Opportunities

Happy to report that I have two new teaching contracts this fall, The Town of Whitby Seniors Centre and at Northview Oshawa Seniors Centre.  I totally believe that when one door closes, another one much greater opens!

It is going to be busy for me this fall, since these teaching positions add on to my busy schedule and I am welcoming them with open arms and spirit!

I recall reading an article on Betty White (Comedian/Actress) on how she stays young and busy at 90 years of age and she replied; she never says no to any opportunity.  So...I know there will be more opportunities around the corner... I just have to pray that # 1) I notice them and #2)  I have the wisdom to say YES!!!

Hugs!
Marissa