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Joshua Creek to showcase Art from the Heart by John Bkila Oakville Beaver Staff 31 | Thursday, January 14, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Sometimes the best pieces of art are the ones that come from the heart. That's the message Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre (JCHAC) hopes to portray with its annual Art from the Heart exhibition, opening Sunday (Jan. 17). In its fifth year, the exhibit features artworks from Community Living associations -- this year, pieces are by artists from Community Living Oakville; its sister chapters in Brampton/Caledon and Scarborough; and the Creative Village Studio/Community Living Toronto. "To them (the artists), art is a tremen- dous source of pleasure," said Sybil Rampen, JCHAC owner and founder. "This is our favourite show. Colour sings throughout the gallery." Artists have experienced adversity, challenges Art from the Heart is an exhibition by artists who have experienced adversity and challenge, and have incorporated this into their artistic practice, inspiration and presentation, continued Rampen. "Every Monday, six inspired artists from Community Living Oakville arrive at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre and within two hours, they have produced their personal masterpieces with laughter and joy," stated a media release. The show will also feature digital illustra- tions by autistic artist Tsochoy Go, who be- starting with a tea party. gan attending art classes at Joshua Creek five The exhibit will be open until Feb. 21, with years ago. a Valentine's Day party set for Feb. 14, featurOver the past year, Go has learned how to ing games, crafts and activities for all ages. use Photoshop to create a set of "dynamic, For more information, contact 905-257futuristic illustrations" for two short stories 4730 or info@joshuacreekarts.com, or visit written by Rampen, which she hopes to pub- www.joshuacreekarts.com. lish. Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays"This show is about sharing, aware- Sundays from 1-4 p.m., or by appointment ness, artistic expression and courage," said by emailing info@joshuacreekarts.com or Rampen. "There is absolutely nothing more calling 905-257-4730. satisfying than witnessing the happiness of those who are able to share their work, which is hung on the wall for others to enjoy." The opening reception will take General $8.50 | Children & Seniors $6.50 | All seats Tues $5.00 place at the 1086 Burnhamthorpe ShowtimeS for January 15 - 21 Rd. E. art centre, from 2-5 p.m., R E C Y C L E D C R E A T I V I T Y new thiS weeK norm of the north Alexandra Kronby's Grades 11 and 12 fashion classes at Abbey Park High School recently showed off their talent with a project to make dresses out of old newspapers in groups of two or three. "They could not have any glue, tape or string showing," said Kronby. "What they came up with was amazing. Their creativity blew me away. "Their design concepts and co-operation was unbelievable and the end result, as you can see, is so inspiring and fantastic. I am so proud of them." Pictured are some of the students from the class, which included: Alex Wowk, Melanie Mullen, Amy Kim, Kathyrn Doran, Tiana Moretti, Abiha Khan, Angela Carpenter, Natasha Sukara, Neha Sharma, Emma Loiselle, Phoenix Paul, Nathalie Green, Viola Rahmat, Ciara Clancy, Elina Mousavi and Jessica Gane. | submitted photo In the Arts... Brazilian guitarist at Creating Space Yoga Creating Space Yoga Studio, 594 Chartwell Rd., will be hosting renowned Brazilian guitarist Paulo Martelli Saturday (Jan. 16) at 7 p.m. Martelli has appeared in concerts, master classes, and on TV . He began studying guitar at age 10 under the guidance of Francisco Brasilino and Henrique Pinto. Tickets cost $35, plus HST, and are available only in advance online at http://goo.gl/keoCMY. David Woodhead's Confabulation kicks off tour Bassist and multi-instrumentalist David Woodhead and his Confabulation supergroup kick off their Ontario tour at Oakville's The Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., Thursday, Jan. 21. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. and features keyboardist Doug Wilde, drummer Rich Greenspoon, reeds player Colleen Allen and guitarist Bob Cohen. Tickets cost $10. 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