NEWS

ANDARA Gallery Wins PEC Chamber of Commerce
2022 Business Excellence Award for
"Contribution to the Arts"

Award recognizes artistic achievements and business' contributions
to local art and culture

The 2022 Prince Edward County Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by The Municipality of Prince Edward, were handed out at the awards ceremony during an exclusive online event, January 26th, 2023.

The ceremony was presented by the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerceand is designed to officially recognize and honour local businesses who have demonstrated a passion for excellence.

In all, more than 50 businesses and individuals were profiled in 7 categories, with recipients announced live online.

ANDARA Gallery was announced the winner from a list of stellar nominees, including The Eddie Hotel & Farm, The Hayloft Dance Hall, Joseph Prinzen Woodworks, Base 31, County Stage Company, Oeno Gallery and Big Lake Arts.

The "Contribution to the Arts" Award recognizes and celebrates the artistic achievements of an individual, organization and/or business' contributions to local art and culture.

During their acceptance speech, ANDARA Gallery Co-Owner/Artist, Tara Wilkinson, congratulated their fellow nominees for their outstanding collective efforts to raise the profile of the Arts in Prince Edward County and summarized her remarks by adding "Together We're Stronger."

The business awards panel of judges were impressed by the calibre of companies represented and every company nominated received careful attention.

This event and awards ceremony celebrates the contributions of business-people and features organizations that exemplify leadership and business excellence in our community.

ANDARA Gallery Proud to serve as a Venue for the 2023 PEC Jazz Festival!

Every summer, the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival brings together top jazz talent, from local heroes to international stars in our beautiful wine-country setting. With the generous help of local sponsors, the PEC Jazz Festival has gained a reputation as the true jazz-lover's festival. From classic to cutting edge modern and everything in between, the PEC Jazz Festival has something for every jazz fan.

ANDARA Gallery was proud to once again be a venuefor this year's Festival! We will welcome the Hannah Barstow Trio to ANDARA Gallery on Friday, August 18th, 2023! Tickets are $20.00 per person and can be purchased at the door. For more info about the PEC Jazz Festival, visit www.pecjazz.org or visit andaragallery.com

ANDARA Gallery offers "The Big Reveal" Service

A new service to help one “Celebrate giving the gift of art”. Purchase or commission a piece of art from ANDARA Gallery as a gift for someone. Set a date and time to bring the gift recipient(s) to ANDARA Gallery. The gift-wrapped art will be hanging in the gallery waiting for your small party’s arrival (max 4 persons). Your group will receive a glass of bubbly on arrival. We’ll photograph and video the reveal moment and send the purchaser and recipient copies as a memento!

Mark Your Calendars for the 4th Annual
HOLIDAY PHOTO IN THE BARN!

Fri-Sun - Nov 17-Dec 17, 2023
12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM

Something to help everyone Feel good and Do good! Our century-old barn will be decked out for the holidays with a stunning 18-foot Christmas tree and festive seating area! Bring a small group of family & friends for a socially distanced holiday photo! You supply your own camera phones. We will compose and take the photo for you in exchange for a donation to a local charity! To keep everyone safe, reservations are required to confirm your group’s photo time. Any required COVID regulations will be strictly adhered to.

"The Sea is a Harsh Mistress" wins Jurors Award at the 2020 Art in the County Juried Exhibition & Sale

Tara Wilkinson was awarded a Jurors’ Choice Award for her photograph, titled "The Sea is a Harsh Mistress" (Tickle Cove, Newfoundland, 2019) at the 2020 Art in the County Juried Exhibition and Sale.

Juror's Comments:
"This photograph has strong compositional values and dynamic movement. It has the “eye” of a classic National Geographic photograph with the added punch of contemporary colour."

Tara is an award-winning photographer and visual artist. Her solo exhibition AMORE was part of the 2017 CONTACT Photography Festival in Toronto.

The online exhibition ran June 19th to July 31st, 2020 featuring 100 works by 76 County artists. Details about the 2021 show can be found at artinthecounty.com.

Tara accepts her Juror's Award from Amy Shubert, Chair of the 2020 Art in the County Juried Online Exhibition and Sale.

15th Year on the Prince Edward County Arts Trail

Discover the boundless creativity of Canadian fine artists and artisans along the Prince Edward County ARTS TRAIL! The ARTS TRAIL is a self-drive tour of over a dozen professional Artist Studios and Galleries open year-round in Prince Edward County. Established in 2008, the Prince Edward County ARTS TRAIL has been a signature experience for thousands of visitors, art buyers and collectors to The County for over a decade.

Using the Arts Trail Guide and Map - and watching for the distinctive blue Arts Trail signs - explore professional studios and galleries where you'll find inspiring artworks in a range of price points and media. From welcoming contemporary, rustic and historic galleries to unique artist studios, this self-guided tour will be an inspirational adventure. For more information, visit www.artstrail.ca