New Session begins September 9th, 2016

The Art Mad Artists took a much needed break over the summer to travel, work on personal projects and refill their creative wells.  The group will be returning to the hard and enjoyable task of creating unique work at the Ottawa Public Library's Stittsville Branch Friday afternoons from 1pm - 4pm.

If you are interested in meeting with the artists and would like to check out where the magic happens, please contact us in advance and we would be delighted to see you! (613) 836-7821 or artmadartists(at)gmail(dot)com

The Stittsville Village Association's 'Arts in the Park' rain date was Sunday August 14th. We couldn't have wished for a more perfect day to share our work with the interested and wonderful people who stopped by. Thanks to all who took the time to come to the show and who supported our efforts.

Deep thanks also to: Gerry Chamberlain, Maggie & John Madden for their work with the set-up and take-down of grids, organizing, hanging work and unflagging passion for the Art Mad Artists' success.

L-R Maggie Madden, Natalie Jones, Gerry Chamberlain, Linda Gorman and Patti Morgan

Art Mad Artists "Meet and Greet"

Our group show is now live at the ArtScene gallery in Spencerville, until May 1st, 2016 and can be viewed during regular gallery hours (check website).

The artists would like to invite you to an afternoon of art and light refreshments as you enjoy 'Explorations'. Come to Spencerville and have a lovely afternoon appreciating different art styles and mediums and talking with the talented and diverse artists who created it! All welcome, event cost: free.

Saturday April 23rd 2016,
1 pm - 3 pm
ArtScene Gallery
11 Spencer St., Spencerville ON K0E 1X0
Tel. 613-658-2278

Directions to the gallery from Ottawa:

Duration: approximately 45 minutes w/o traffic.

Get on the Trans-Canada Hwy 417 W,

Take Hwy 416 S to County Rd. 21. Take exit 12 from Hwy 416 S (76 km)

Drive to 44. (1 km)

Art Space group show 'Explorations' a rousing success

Maggie Madden of the Art Mad Artists group adjusts 

a painting at the ArtSpace Wall Gallery at the Stittsville 

branch of the Ottawa Public Library. (c) 2016 John Curry

Thanks to everyone who took the time to come to the Stittsville Library during the month of March to enjoy the Art Mad Artists' group show. We loved hearing comments from viewers and reading the supportive and enthusiastic notes in our show book.

Many sales happened during the event, including: Maggie Madden's "Evening Light", Patti Morgan's "Waiting for Spring", Suzanne Marsden's "Washington Mountains"and Gerald Chamberlain's "Ducklings".

Thanks to John Curry for doing a wonderful write-up about our art group and our new show, as well as photographing the event.

Most of all, we want to thank everyone who supported us in our creative efforts and who have been behind us all the way as we explore new mediums, subjects and ideas on our respective creative journeys. Our friends and family and positive community members make the difference to our success and help to keep our enthusiasm high!

Please look for our next group show, which runs from April 4th - May 1st, 2016 at the ArtScene gallery in Spencerville (11 Spencer St., Spencerville ON, 613-658-2278).

All the best!
Suzanne.

Upcoming show

Artwork L - R:  Patti Morgan, Maggie Madden, Gerald Chamberlain, Edna Marlow, Natalie Jones, Roelfina Hulshof,  Suzanne Marsden and Linda Gorman. Poster design: John Madden.

"Explorations"

A show of new work in acrylic, watercolour, pencil and pastel, by local artist group Art Mad Artists.

The group continues to grow, with 13 members to date. Now entering their fourth year, they are beginning to branch out, trying new techniques, new media, new subject matter.  They hope you enjoy the show, and welcome your comments.

Tuesday March 1st - Thursday March 31st, 2016

Art Space Wall

Ottawa Public Library, Stittsville Branch

1637 Stittsville Main

Ottawa ON K2S 1A7

613-580-2971

Art Mad Artists represented in 2015's Cock Show

Maggie Madden with her "Atomic" Rooster!

2015 was another successful year as we continued to meet and paint weekly.  We had many visitors and some sales at the annual Stittsville Arts in the Park, and we also participated in the annual Cock Show at the Atomic Rooster in downtown Ottawa in the Fall. 

Arts in the Park 2015

Art Mad Artists poster announcing our participation in this year's Arts in the Park!

Mark your calendars for Sunday June 7th, 2015. The Stittsville Village Association is presenting "Arts in the Park 2015" at the Village Square Park (near Abbott/ Main St) from 12pm - 5pm, rain or shine.

The Art Mad Artists of Stittsville will be present for the annual cultural celebration and sale with two booths, featuring varied artwork and other creative pieces. Many of the artists will be present as well to talk, answer questions and take commissions.

Hope to see you there!

Art Mad Artists to participate in Atomic Rooster's annual 'Cock Show' art contest

L-R Maggie Madden, Gerry Chamberlain and Patti Morgan displaying their work!

Stittsville Art Mad Artists at Atomic Rooster’s Cock Show

Stittsville Art Mad Artists are entering the Atomic Rooster Bar & Bistro’s annual “Cock Show” again this year.  The very fact that this downtown Ottawa Restaurant holds the exhibition and competition every year challenges participants to come up with ever new and creative ideas on the rooster theme. The Stittsville-based art group is doubling its entries – and its efforts – in a bid to win, if not a prize, at least some recognition. 

Maggie Madden’s watercolour pencil piece features an imaginary rooster on an old-style delivery bike lording it over his roost of real-live hens, while Patti Morgan has explored the principles of the new art form of Zentangle in the depiction of her rooster. Gerry Chamberlain first painted an “Atomic Rooster” on canvas but was then inspired  to create a 3-D bird in fabric, plaster and wood which will be shown bursting through its chicken-wire enclosure.  A novel idea indeed! 

These creative and fun works of art will be on display in the Cock Show at the Atomic Rooster Bar & Bistro from 21 September through to 26 October 2014.  

The Stittsvile Art Mad Artists group, now in its third year, continues to meet weekly at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Stittsville Main Street.