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DEBORAH STRONG
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Federation of Canadian Artists - Associate Signature Member
I've started off 2013 by successfully achieving Associate Signature status (AFCA) with the Federation of Canadian Artists. www.artists.ca

BLOG: Strong At Art
My blog focuses on my life as an artist and other related topics of interest.
Check it out at: http://strongatart.blogspot.com


Canadian Drawing Masters
In 2012 I was delighted to have received status as a Canadian Drawing Master of the Drawing Society of Canada. Read more at www.drawingsociety.com.


FESTIVALS, EXHIBITIONS & GALLERIES
More events and exhibitions will be added as Deborah's show schedule evolves.

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Upcoming Festivals & Exhibitions

 

ARTIST'S OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, June 29, 2013, 11am-5pm
Deborah's Home Studio: Cat & Mouse Designs
20916 - 49A Avenue, Langley

Come join me at my home studio to view some of the new drawings and paintings I've been creating and celebrate my achievements of the past year or so. Weather permitting, art will be displayed outdoors in the garden (indoors if raining). Refreshments will be served.

 

The Art of Motherhood

Exhibition: To-July 4, 2013

Art Auction: July 20, 2013
Langley Centennial Museum

9135 King St, Fort Langley, BC

Mon-Sat,10am-4:45pm; Sun 1-4:45pm

This exhibition of art in various styles and media shares a common theme: motherhood. It also supports a common cause: to raise funds for the Family Maternity Centre at Langley Memorial Hospital. The exhibition will be followed by a garden party and art auction at the museum grounds. My drawing Gypsy Cobbs is included.

 

Arts At Darts

Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 6-9pm

Darts Hill Garden
16th Ave & 170th St, Surrey
(Note: 16th Ave is closed at Hwy 99 and detours are in effect.)

Celebrate the solstice (almost) at this evening event that features art and music in a spectacular setting. The Darts Hill Garden is the result of 60 years of work and dedication by Francisca Darts. It is now owned by the City of Surrey and is open to the public on a limited basis. www.dartshill.ca

 

Arts 2013

June 29-August 31, 2013

Surrey Art Gallery

13750 - 88th Ave, Surrey, BC

Open daily (click here for hours)

This juried exhibition of local art is a celebration of art-making, featuring work in a variety of media. My coloured pencil drawing Wild Muscovy was selected for display.

 

Fraser Valley Biennale 2013

July 2-20, 2013

Mission Arts Centre

33529 - 1st Avenue, Mission, BC

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4pm

This juried exhibition celebrates visual art from the region at a several Fraser Valley venues. My silk painting Urban Flock: Mallards was selected for exhibition the Mission Arts Centre.

 

Filberg Festival

August 2-5, 2013

Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park, Comox, BC

This celebration of art and music is a highlight of any summer on Vancouver Island. I'll be on site with a selection of drawings, paintings and other items.

www.filbergfestival.com

 

Langley Art Studio Tour
September 21-22 & 28-29, 2013, 10am-5pm
Various locations around Langley
including Deborah's home studio

Deborah will be opening her studio doors to warmly welcome visitors to come in, view her work and see her creative space. Tour maps and a complete list of participating artists will be available on the Studio Tour website. www.langleyartstudiotour.ca

 

The Mane Event
Friday-Sunday, October 25-27, 2013
Chilliwack Heritage Park,
44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack

Hours: Friday & Saturday 9am-8pm;
Sunday 9am-6pm
This truly is the "main" event for the horse community in BC, featuring shopping, education and entertainment for the equestrian. Deborah will be taking part in the trade show portion of the event, showcasing her artwork and demonstrating her coloured pencil skills.
www.maneeventexpo.com

 

Galleries & Shops

Surrey Art Gallery Gift Shop
13750 - 88th Ave, Surrey, BC
Shop hours: Tues 10am-2pm; Thurs, Sat & Sun 12-4pm
Note that the shop is staffed by volunteers - call to confirm open hours at (604) 501-5187.
Surrey's Art Gallery complex is a hub for the arts in that region, offering exhibitions, arts programs, theatre performances, artists' talks and more, as well as housing a fine gift shop of locally-made art and craft. Surrey Art Gallery website

Horizons Art Galley
37 Mucurapo Rd, St. James Trinidad, WI
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
See a wide selection of art by some of Trinidad's top artists. I'm is pleased to have a selection of my silk paintings and coloured pencil drawings represented in this established gallery in the St. James district of Trinidad's capital city, Port of Spain. www.horizonsartgallery.com

Langley Arts Council
20550 Fraser Highway
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
You'll find a selection of my work on display on an ongoing basis. Look for my wall past the right side of the reception desk. www.langleyarts.org

Home Studio
A wide range of silk paintings, coloured pencil drawings and other items are always on display in my home studio, Cat & Mouse Designs. To schedule a visit, simply send an e-mail or call (778) 895-0211.

 


NEW WORK

 
Terry
Rottweiler/Shepherd cross
Coloured pencil (private commission)


Common Merganser
Coloured pencil (available)


Song of the Rainforest: Winter Wren
Hand-painted silk (available)

 



STREET BANNERS
 

City of Langley's Street banners

In 2012 City of Langley put out a Call to Artists for new street banner designs and I was delighted to have two of my submissions chosen. My Spring design (chickadees) graced the city's lamp posts from March till May when summer Summer design (festival tents) was installed.

 



RECENT AWARDS

 

 

Autumn Salon
Sept-Oct 2012, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
Arts 2012
July-Aug 2012, Surrey Art Gallery, Surrey, BC

My silk painting Urban Flock: Mallards won two awards in 2012: third place iat the Arts 2012 juried exhibition at the Surrey Art Gallery and second place at the Autumn Salon exhibition at the Federation Gallery.

This year Urban Flock is featured in the 2nd Fraser Valley Biennale and will be exhibited at the Mission Art Gallery, July 2-20 2013.



Coloured Pencil Society of Canada
First National Exhibition
July 2012, Ottawa, ON

Solitary Stellar's Jay: Early Spring was awarded First Prize at this national exhibition showcasing the medium of coloured pencil. www.colouredpencilcanada.ca

 


RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Langley Times

July 17, 2012 article: Local artists take top spots in National Competition

 

Equine Consumers' Guide 2012
Published by Canadian Horse Journals, you'll see my coloured pencil drawing "My Horse Duke" as part of the cover collage, and find my listing in the Marketplace section of the magazine (page 71).

 

Artists of British Columbia - Volume 3
Published by Leighdon Studio Gallery, featuring 38 BC artists.
For purchase information, click here.

 

Coloured Pencil Society of Canada
Bird on a Wire was featured in an on-line article "Design & Balance" on the CPSC website.

 

Canadian Horse Magazine
Equine Artists' Showcase, November/December 2011
 


OLD NEWS
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