Art By The Water Exhibit & Sale at the Beaconsfield Yacht Club

The 13^th Art By The Water Exhibit and Sale ‘is back’. The artists have a passion for the arts and would like to invite and welcome everyone to the historic and charming Beaconsfield Yacht Club on April 30 and May 1^st at 10am – 5pm. Free admission. The yacht club is located at 26 Lakeshore Road, Beaconsfield H9W 4H3

“Spring Fling” by Aud’rey Riley

Paintings make a house feel like a home. Bring the warmth of an original painting into your home with the purchase of a painting. We offer a wide variety including modern abstracts, classic realism, watercolour and mixed media. A percentage of sales and a donation jar will benefit the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation with sincere appreciation of all healthcare workers and staff everywhere. Hospitals need our help now more than ever before.

Art comes from the heart. “Our mission is to paint to our heart’s content, share our artworks with the public through exhibitions while also contributing to a worthy cause. Putting paint on a canvas and expressing oneself is very gratifying. Thus, it is a proud moment when the last stroke of paint is applied to the canvas and the final signature marks the completion of the artwork” as stated by artist Aud’rey Riley. The “Art By The Water Exhibit” is not just another art show, it has ‘heart’ and the visitors are touched by the work the artists put into the exhibit to make it a welcoming event. Visitors are encouraged to browse at their leisure and enjoy the art and the ambience the artists have created.

“The Allure” by Beatrice Cluney

Visitors come from far and wide outside the West Island Beaconsfield area including the Eastern Townships, Ontario, Westmount, Town of Mount Royal, NDG, Outremont, the Laurentians, Laval and the list goes on and on. The two-day event is held rain or shine, inside the charming 200-year-old fieldstone building and outside under the large elegant tent as well as on the very large covered veranda. “So whatever the weather, we’ve got you covered” said Riley. The artists will be present both days of the show.

Every year to add more interest and variety to the show, three guest artists are invited to participate with the group. Artists Beatrice Cluney, Johanne Turgeon and Ginette Parizeau bring a wealth of talent and stunning art to the exhibit. Beatrice paints in an exquisite classic style and has also expanded to using a palette knife creating wonderful art. Johanne is known for her unique whimsical house paintings and has recently delved into other styles as well. Ginette is an interior designer with a well-known Montreal home builder.  She has a great ‘eye’ for detail which reflects in her striking watercolour paintings.

“The Gathering” by Aud’rey Riley

All of the participating artists in the group offer a wide variety of art to suit everyone’s style, something for everyone from the beginner art collector to the more serious collector. Affordable art can be had for gift giving, the home or office.

Gone are the days of hanging just one painting over the sofa. Expand and try new ideas of a ‘focal wall of art’.  Experiment. Stand smaller paintings up on book shelves amongst an arrangement of books and potted plants for a stunning effect.

The artists extend a warm welcome to all. Come and discover the quaint Beaconsfield Yacht Club and see the clubhouse transformed into a 2 day ‘art gallery’. Boating and social memberships are offered with or without a boat. Adult sailing courses are also available. For information call 514-695-1272

Directions to the yacht club and Art By The Water, take either highway 40, exit # 50 St. Charles south or take highway 20, exit # 48, turn south off the 40 or 20 on St. Charles to Beaconsfield Blvd and turn left at the traffic lights, then turn right at the second stop sign.  Or take a leisurely drive along the shores of Lake St. Louis on the lakeshore road round many of the picturesque bays until you reach the yacht club. Direction signs will be posted.