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il j The Canadian Champion, Fniday, June 18, 2004-Gi Artslertainmen t Art in Victoria Park Show to feature works of over 25 local artists By STEPHANIE THIESSEN The Champion With the opportu- nity of putting their master- pieces on display in a pic- turesque setting, artists' hearts wilI be smnging right along with the birds at tomnorrow's Art in Victoria Park show. The third annual event, put on by the Fine Arts Society of Milton (FASM), will feature more than 25 local artists who wilI showcase and offer for sale some of their works. The show, which is free, will run from 9:30 arn. to 4 p.m. at the Park, which is located in front of Town Hall on Brown Street. Dave Repchuk, a participating artist and member of the FASM executive, sasd the show will Pro- vide a great day for both the arti.s and visitors. What hes most enthusiastic about is the wide variety of art the show will present - [rom paint- ings to stained glass to sculptures, he sald. This, in tum, draws a widely var- ied audience. "Young and old, people who are somewhat interested (in art), peo- ple who are very interested... there's a good range of people," he sald. Ibis year's theme, wbich will be reflected in the artists' collective works, is summier. Like last year, visitors wili have a chance to vote for their favourite piece of art. The show provides an opportuni- ty for public validation of artists' work, Mr. Repcbuk sald. For the public, it provides snap- shot glinapses into talented artists' minds. Among Mr. Repchuk's displayed works will be unique acrylic paint- ings that incorporate poetry written by his wife. Tracy. It goes way back," he sald, explaining how thse coupîe's talents merged. "I was always into art and photography. and my wife was always into poetry and painting." He'll also have some water- colours displayed and some pieces from chiîdren's books for wbich hie bas partnered with bis wife to cre- ste. AlinIDail, Art in Victoria Park is a show not to be missed, Mr. Repcbuk said. It opens up the brain a bit. You can take a walk iD the park and (enjoy) human creation." Doug Elliott is another artist who will be displaying bis art tomorrow. A member of FASM for seven years, Mr. Elliott works witb oils and bas a passion for portraiture and landscapes. "When I was a kid I like to draw and paint, but when I got older I put away childisb tbings (and focused on a career). After 'freedom 55', I began to paint again," he said. Allowing thse public to see what bes done is always enjoyable, lie said, adding theres not mucb point for artists to MtI their bouses with their own pieces if nobody else sees it. 'Me show will mun si roughly the saine tiane as the Milton Farmer's ee ARTISTS on page B2 ArtiMeDeug EflIot (flat>end D@» RopchuIdspI.y à amu - plng of tou* clon MWacyc wcdo lni puipauln for twnmroWe mat Phioto b>, GRAHAM PAINE Celehrate Bal)I <t <tBal ies R".Us at'loys "R"Ls on Saturda> Junt t )th. In addition to great deals on a hugt. selection of evtrytbing you need for baby, Babies "R Us hosts varjous professionals, organizations and services to provîde y<ou with the latest faces, tips and services for you and baby. Participants include THYME Mattrnity witb aIl tIhe latest fashions and trends, local tIsycare or bealthcare centres, photographers and more. Plus fun activities like in-store gaines, a free craft session and give-aways while quantiries last. Set your local Toys "R" Us store for a list of participants and trnes and while you're ehere, pick up a free copy of our 2004 Babies "R" Us Catalogue. <kw at Die Fairgrounds ~F E i 7 ~~ ~F He ecanadien klilUlhWf "The business that considers itself immune to the necessity for advertising sooner or later finds itself immune to business." Derby Brown GEORGET N CINE AS 235 GUELPH STREET 873-1999 HARRY P ER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN Daily 6:45 p.m. Nor yFtýý 2 P.M. Sat. & Sun. 2:00 p.m. 0 AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Ftý Daily 7:00 p.m. & 9:oo p.m. Saturday & Sunday 2:00 p.m. THE WIVES OF STEPFORD Dally 6:45 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.. Saturday & Sunday 2:00 p.m. Mate Theý- NOI Reýýý«,ded fý ChId- Theatre Parkng Avaffl* et Rur JUIY is, 1