The Thimble Gallery

Our final featured piece is titled Lush Lagoons. All of the artwork in this exhibition is for sale, and are each priced at $45 CAD. Please contact the artist, Gloria Joe directly if you are interested in making a purchase. The last image will show which pieces are still available at the time of making this post.

Lush Lagoons
3’ x 2’ x 1/4’
Canvas, acrylic paint, polymer clay, resin.

A myriad of emerald greens colours create a pond of water with clear swirls, droplets of water and hand sculpted emerald green lily pads, koi fish and white water lilies. A deep green coloured pond that gives almost an air of mystery due to the similar colours of greens that nearly camouflage the lily pads. The deep greens mixed together give almost a grungy feeling to the piece.

Bodies of Water by Gloria Joe is a collection of six miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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This is the final week for this exhibition, and we have two more pieces to feature. Today’s featured piece is titled Moonlight Falls. All of the artwork in this exhibition is for sale, and are each priced at $45 CAD. We will be featuring all of the pieces individually in the days to come. Please contact the artist, Gloria Joe directly if you are interested in making a purchase. The last image will show which pieces are still available at the time of making this post.

Moonlight Falls
2.6’ x 2.6’ x 1/3’
Magnet canvas, acrylic paint, polymer clay, resin

A lavender mix of colours in a dripping pond of water with clear swirls and droplets of water and hand sculpted forest green lily pads, koi fish and blush pink water lilies. A pure and tranquil looking lavender lilac mix of waters with iridescent reflections within the pond. This piece was highly inspired by artworks with the moonlight reflecting on waters after sunset.

Bodies of Water by Gloria Joe is a collection of six miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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Today is workshop day! Gloria Joe will show our students how to sculpt and then paint their sculptures! The workshop will focus on how to choose colours and mix them, and how to paint on sculpted pieces or uneven surfaces. We’re looking forward to seeing the students’ progress over the course of the day!

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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The next featured piece is titled Blue Ponds. All of the artwork in this exhibition is for sale, and are each priced at $45 CAD. We will be featuring all of the pieces individually in the days to come. Please contact the artist, Gloria Joe directly if you are interested in making a purchase. The last image will show which pieces are still available at the time of making this post.

Blue Ponds
3’ x 2’ x 1/4’
Canvas, acrylic paint, polymer clay, resin.

A sky blue dripping pond of water with clear swirls, droplets of water and hand sculpted emerald green lily pads, koi fish and white water lilies. This calming pond of water is meant to evoke a soothing feeling and allow a moment of contemplation. The horizontal positioning of the piece is meant to feel circular and complete, as if the swirling water continues on beyond the canvas.

Bodies of Water by Gloria Joe is a collection of six miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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Moving to the lower level, today’s featured piece, which is titled Lunar Waves, has sold. All of the artwork in this exhibition is for sale, and are each priced at $45 CAD. We will be featuring all of the pieces individually in the days to come. Please contact the artist, Gloria Joe directly if you are interested in making a purchase. The last image will show which pieces are still available at the time of making this post.

Lunar Waves (SOLD)
2.6’ x 2.6’ x 1/3’
Magnet canvas, acrylic paint, polymer clay, resin

A deep purple and blue mix in a dripping pond of water with clear swirls and droplets of water and hand sculpted forest green lily pads, koi fish and blush pink water lilies. This piece is heavily inspired by the colourful colours in artworks from the popular Anime Sailor Moon.

Bodies of Water by Gloria Joe is a collection of six miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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Continuing counter-clockwise in the gallery, the next featured piece, is titled Sunrise Lakes. All of the artwork in this exhibition is for sale, and are each priced at $45 CAD. We will be featuring all of the pieces individually in the days to come. Please contact the artist, Gloria Joe directly if you are interested in making a purchase. The last image will show which pieces are still available at the time of making this post.

Sunrise Lakes
3’ x 2’ x 1/4’
Canvas, acrylic paint, polymer clay, resin.

A swirling blush pink and orange dripping pond of water with clear swirls and droplets of water and sculpted forest green lily pads, koi fish and white iridescent water lilies. This orangey pink pond is meant to evoke the look of the sun rising and grazing along the horizon as it paints the colours of the water bright oranges. The small variations of a light purple shows the night sky slowly being faded away.

Bodies of Water by Gloria Joe is a collection of six miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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Today’s featured piece, Scenic Pools, has sold. All of the artwork in this exhibition is for sale, and are each priced at $45 CAD. We will be featuring all of the pieces individually in the days to come. Please contact the artist, Gloria Joe directly if you are interested in making a purchase. The last image will show which pieces are still available at the time of making this post.

Scenic Pools (SOLD)
3’ x 2’ x 1/4’
Canvas, acrylic paint, polymer clay, resin.

A bright blue dripping pond of water with clear swirls, droplets of water and hand sculpted emerald green lily pads, koi fish and white water lilies. The circling koi fish in bright oranges evoke a sense of energy. Every piece including the fish, lily pads and flowers are placed in a way to feel balanced.

Bodies of Water by Gloria Joe is a collection of six miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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Our next featured piece is titled Secret Swamps. All of the artwork in this exhibition is for sale, and are each priced at $45 CAD. We will be featuring all of the pieces individually in the days to come. Please contact the artist, Gloria Joe directly if you are interested in making a purchase. The last image will show which pieces are still available at the time of making this post.

Secret Swamps
3’ x 2’ x 1/4’ (Vertical)
Canvas, acrylic paint, polymer clay, resin.

A dark teal dripping pond of water with clear swirls, droplets of water and hand sculpted emerald green lily pads, koi fish and lightly blushed pink water lilies. This dark teal coloured pond is meant to evoke a feeling of deep waters often not traveled. The deep colours almost resemble the waters in a deep lake after a
long thunderstorm.

Bodies of Water by Gloria Joe is a collection of six miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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It’s sometimes hard to show in photos how 3-dimensional some works of art are. Here’s another angle to show how these pieces come alive off the canvases.

Bodies of Water by Gloria Joe is a collection of six miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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Moving counter-clockwise through the gallery, our next featured piece is Midnight Rivers. All of the artwork in this exhibition is for sale, and are each priced at $45 CAD. We will be featuring all of the pieces individually in the days to come. Please contact the artist, Gloria Joe directly if you are interested in making a purchase. The last image will show which pieces are still available at the time of making this post.

Midnight Rivers
2.6’ x 2.6’ x 1/3’
Magnet canvas, acrylic paint, polymer clay, resin

A creamy mix of blues in a dripping pond of water with clear swirls and droplets of water and hand sculpted forest green lily pads, koi fish and blush pink water lilies. This is another piece that is heavily inspired by the colours in artworks from the popular Anime Sailor Moon.

Bodies of Water by Gloria Joe is a collection of six miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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Time to get to know our artist, Gloria Joe , through a short interview and photos from the artist.

The artist
Handmade miniature lake house with light up koi pond.
Miniature koi ponds that fit in your palms.
Miniature polymer clay plants, featuring monstera deliciosa, the
“Swiss cheese” plant!
Handmade polymer clay miniature fruits.
A recreation of miniature Dim Sum dishes.

TG: Is this your first foray into making tiny art?
GJ: “I have been interested in tiny art since I was a child! All the way from when I was
first introduced to dolls and dollhouses! I was steered away from creating miniature art once I reached post secondary education. However as soon as I graduated, I immediately returned to creating tiny art.”

TG: What do you like about working small?
GJ: “There’s a sense of wonder when working with small pieces of artwork. There’s
always a chance to explore how tiny you can go while being able to obsess (or
go overboard) about the little details.”

TG: Do the pieces in the exhibition relate to larger work you have made?
GJ: “Many of my art pieces are relatively small as I primarily focus on miniature art.
The Bodies of Water collection uses many aspects of miniature work that I frequently create such as flowers and polymer clay fish that I use in “larger” pieces like my koi ponds.”

TG: Why do you make this type of art?
GJ: “Creating miniature art always provides a challenge of, “how small can I go,” while
allowing me to explore all the possibilities to recreate the “look” of something. For example, shaving down moss can recreate the look of grass! I enjoy the creative aspect of trying to find ways to recreate things in a smaller scale. Creating miniatures allows me to challenge my skills and hone my abilities to work smaller and smaller.”

TG: Does your art tell a story?
GJ: “Most of my artwork is quite whimsical and dreamy and on a rare occasion,
sometimes a bit morbid. I’ve always found romantic styles of artwork the most
influential on my preferences of themes and colours. Most of my pieces can be
soothing and contemplative while allowing the viewer to take their time to enjoy
all the aspects of the piece.”

TG: What inspires or influences you?
GJ: “I’m often inspired by day to day life and the ability to romanticize things you
normally see. Miniature foods, plants, buildings and more being shrunk down to
these tiny scales brings a type of whimsy and joy that I think most people can
appreciate. Seeing tiny box rooms, miniature houses and buildings allows you to
appreciate every little aspect of the piece, that perhaps you could not enjoy as
much until you see it fitting perfectly into your hands. A few artists inspire me greatly in this aspect, but one that immediately comes to mind is Hayao Miyazaki, who is the Director and Founder of Studio Ghibli. His films greatly shaped my own style and allowed me to find wonder in the dreamy colours of his films. The brightly painted cels of his films will always evoke a myriad of different feelings based on their colour usage and I will forever be inspired by the films from their studio.”

TG: How do you make your art?
GJ: “The process of creating my artworks begins from simply an idea and then I begin
the slow ex*****on to creating it. Many of my projects require a lot of planning on
paper, research and testing of techniques and sometimes relearning old techniques I’ve forgotten, and then trying them again to see if I have improved. Sustainability has always been important to me and I pride myself in being as low waste as possible in the creation of my artwork. I also aim to be as low waste and sustainable in my at home studio when I create my artwork and when I ship my pieces. Fun fact: a lot of the “water” in the canvases for this collection are actually resin drops that I have selected and saved to place into the pieces. They add a really fun look to the water as well as evoking the “Studio Ghilbi,” feeling of bubbly and drippy water that you can almost grab in between your fingers.”

TG: What advice would you give your younger self?
GJ: “Being true to yourself is a lot easier without someone yapping in your ear to, “be
less weird.” Be weird!”

TG: What’s a comment you hear a lot about miniatures?
GJ: “One comment I hear a lot is, “Oh, I don’t know where to start,” or something
similar. And all I hear are excuses! Starting off small (pun in intended), can lead to so many other minis you can try to create! Even buying a box set with all the pieces included can seem intimidating to most, but just picking one piece from the box and working on that can begin your way to finishing the entire piece! Before you know it, you have an entirely completed box room! Miniatures are also much more accessible now with the boom of modern style miniatures. There are also tutorials which are super easy to find on Youtube now. Also from time to time, I teach workshops and smaller projects called “Make and Takes,” in the Miniature group, MEOW (Miniature Enthusiasts of Winnipeg). We have monthly meetings as well as other events in the year like our Show and Sale where we have a yearly show to display and sell our miniature works.”

Thank you Gloria for sharing this glimpse into your world of miniatures!

Today we will begin our close-up features of each of the pieces in this exhibition. We will begin with the Mezzanine level on the upper right. All of the artwork in this exhibition is for sale, and are each priced at $45 CAD. We will be featuring all of the pieces individually in the days to come. Please contact the artist, Gloria Joe directly if you are interested in making a purchase. The last image will show which pieces are still available at the time of making this post.

Sunset Springs
3’ x 2’ x 1/4’ (Horizontal)
Canvas, acrylic paint, polymer clay, resin

A romantic mixture of lavenders and light indigo colours in a dripping pond of water with clear swirls and droplets of water and hand sculpted forest green lily pads, koi fish and blush pink water lilies. This lovely mixture of purples and light pinks evokes the look of a pond at sunset, when the waters slowly darken and the fallen light pink petals of a nearby tree begin to disappear into the darkening waters. It is meant to evoke a romantic and almost melancholic feeling.

Bodies of Water by Gloria Joe is a collection of six miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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All of the artwork in this exhibition is for sale. We will be featuring all of the pieces individually in the days to come. Today we are sharing the prices of the works, which are each priced at $45 CAD. Contact the artist, Gloria Joe directly if you are interested in making a purchase.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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More photos from the opening reception Friday for “Bodies of Water.” This exhibition includes a collection of nine miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air by Gloria Joe and .cloud. Our visitors were in awe of these three dimensional pieces, and many were spotted trying to dip their hands into the water! Did you notice the special cake that was made for the opening? It was made by our immensely talented current artist, Gloria Joe!

Gloria Joe is an artist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her work in miniature art had
manifested from when she was a young girl. She began hand making doll houses
out of paper and tape when she was a child, and creating miniature foods and
artworks as an adult. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the
University of Manitoba, School of Art, with a focus on Printmaking and a Minor in
World History.

She has always explored different mediums and styles such as painting,
ceramics, printmaking and filmmaking, but has consistently been incorporating
whimsical, romantic, dreamy and sometimes strange imagery in her works.
The little details of miniature art have always interested her. And the ex*****on
and creation of these little pieces will always continue to fascinate and inspire
her.

She currently continues to create tiny works of miniature art along with larger
landscape and portrait paintings, and wearable mini jewelry collections, and she is
currently focusing on a collection of recreating miniature homes based on TV or
Film. She also runs her Etsy Shop (https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/GloriaJoeArt) and occasionally teaches workshops on how to create a variety of miniature art.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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Today is installation day! We’re very excited to get all these pieces up and show you these works by Gloria Joe and .cloud. We are very happy to share that our first exhibition is “Bodies of Water,” a collection of nine miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air.

Gloria Joe is an artist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her work in miniature art had
manifested from when she was a young girl. She began hand making doll houses out of paper and tape when she was a child, and creating miniature foods and artworks as an adult. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba, School of Art, with a focus on Printmaking and a Minor in World History.

She has always explored different mediums and styles such as painting, ceramics, printmaking and filmmaking, but has consistently been incorporating whimsical, romantic, dreamy and sometimes strange imagery in her works. The little details of miniature art have always interested her. And the ex*****on and creation of these little pieces will always continue to fascinate and inspire her.

She currently continues to create tiny works of miniature art along with larger landscape and portrait paintings, and wearable mini jewelry collections, and she is currently focusing on a collection of recreating miniature homes based on TV or Film. She also runs her Etsy Shop (https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/GloriaJoeArt) and occasionally teaches workshops on how to create a variety of miniature art.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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Our first show of our 2024-25 season will open on Friday, September 6, with works by Gloria Joe and .cloud. We are very happy to share that our first exhibition is “Bodies of Water,” a collection of nine miniature artworks that resemble koi ponds suspended in the air.

Gloria Joe is an artist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her work in miniature art had
manifested from when she was a young girl. She began hand making doll houses out of paper and tape when she was a child, and creating miniature foods and artworks as an adult. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba, School of Art, with a focus on Printmaking and a Minor in
World History.

She has always explored different mediums and styles such as painting, ceramics, printmaking and filmmaking, but has consistently been incorporating whimsical, romantic, dreamy and sometimes strange imagery in her works. The little details of miniature art have always interested her. And the ex*****on and creation of these little pieces will always continue to fascinate and inspire her.

She currently continues to create tiny works of miniature art along with larger landscape and portrait paintings, and wearable mini jewelry collections, and she is currently focusing on a collection of recreating miniature homes based on TV or Film. She also runs her Etsy Shop (https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/GloriaJoeArt) and occasionally teaches workshops on how to create a variety of miniature art.

Bodies of Water
September 6-27, 2024

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It’s September 2, and the staff are getting ready for an exciting exhibition season ahead! As they’re unpacking the pieces for our first show, hopefully they won’t get too distracted with the packaging, and will get the pieces ready to install. Stay tuned for the announcement of our first show of the season!

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Here are just a couple of ways that our new garden gazebo galleries can be used. We can hang things from the ceiling or side frames or set up sculptures on the floor. So many options! What do you think?

Pieces shown are from our permanent collection:
- glass blown ornament, artist unknown (if you know who might have made this, please let us know!)
- Crevasse, Nicole Coulson , handbound book of photographs in matchbox case
- Alphabeta Concertina, Erwin Huebner

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The big reveal! The staff have finished the renovations on our new garden gazebo galleries! They did so much work with cleaning, painting, and installing new floors. The transformation is remarkable! Swipe to see what they started with. What should we use these for? Showing 3-dimensional works? Garden parties? Tea room? Glamping? Please help us out with your ideas in the comments!

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The flooring has been installed and needs to be sealed with varathane. We’re very close to sharing this project now! The staff are very excited!

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The next step in their summer project, which will soon be revealed, is to choose flooring. Large or small hexagons? Maybe both?

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There’s a new project in the works over here, and the staff have got the spray paint out for a refreshed look. What do you think they are working on?

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The staff are hoping for clear skies to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower tonight. If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, tonight’s a good night for watching! A telescope is not needed, so they may actually just climb on top of the roof for a better view. Will you be watching?

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Here’s one more look at the pieces from our permanent collection that we have currently installed in the gallery. Our exhibition schedule will start up again in fall. 

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The final piece from this selection from our permanent collection is “I feel the joy resting in the bend of every branch.” This is a pencil drawing by Kara Virginia Russo. The Thimble Gallery hosted “Cosmeen,” an exhibition of Virginia’s mixed media pieces, in April 2024.

We are showcasing some of our permanent collection over the summer, before our exhibition schedule starts up again in fall. We hope you enjoy the variety and calibre of all of the pieces!

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Continuing clockwise through the gallery, we have two more pieces to feature from our permanent collection. Today’s piece, “Libelula,” is a print by Cuban artist Yoan Barrios. Yoan can claim the title for having his works travel the farthest to exhibit with The Thimble Gallery. We are grateful to Deborah Danelley (featured in the previous post) for facilitating Yoan’s exhibition, “Otoñal,” in October 2023.

We are showcasing some of our permanent collection over the summer, before our exhibition schedule starts up again in fall. We hope you enjoy the variety and calibre of all of the pieces!

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The next piece to be featured is this collage, “Island Mist,” by Winnipeg artist, Deborah Danelley. Deb exhibited with us in June 2023, with her show “Search for Matter,” an exhibition of abstract collage art.

We are showcasing some of our permanent collection over the summer, before our exhibition schedule starts up again in fall. We hope you enjoy the variety and calibre of all of the pieces!

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Continuing clockwise through the gallery, our next piece is a sculpture, “Emerge,” made by local artist Nicole Coulson, , using west coast driftwood, shells, and pebbles. Nicole has had two exhibitions in the gallery: “Furrows,” our inaugural exhibition in October 2022, and “Nature’s Green is Gold” in December 2023. We hope you’ll scroll back to our earlier posts about these exhibitions to see more of Nicole’s work!

We are showcasing some of our permanent collection over the summer, before our exhibition schedule starts up again in fall. We hope you enjoy the variety and calibre of all of the pieces!

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Next up we have two tapestries that are installed back to back on one wall adjoining two rooms. These are two from a set of three by Caley Lisette .makes, our curator’s daughter. There is very fine knot work in these fibre art pieces. Caley will be exhibiting with us next winter.

We are showcasing some of our permanent collection over the summer, before our exhibition schedule starts up again in fall. We hope you enjoy the variety and calibre of all of the pieces!

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While most visitors know that you’re not supposed to touch the artwork, it does happen. These beautiful gold frames have been so attractive and mirror-like, that sometimes people get a little too close. Fortunately our staff are wonderful at cheerfully polishing off those finger and nose prints off the frames in this exhibition!

Waterways: NOW features linocut and india ink works by local artist, Corah Enns .

In this time of climate uncertainty, we find ourselves questioning the future and sensing an urge to hold on to what was. Water is precious. Water is life. In sourcing these unwanted, thrifted (somewhat gaudy) gold frames, it is frame and art that present a direct dichotomy for the audience. The water is the saturated focal point of the stark, dead landscape. The frame speaks loudly, but, as water is crucial to all existence, it is water that is worth more than gold. The viewer is encouraged to consider the price of commodifying or destroying water sources. Enns wanted to capture waterways in and around Winnipeg, Manitoba, with the hopes of encouraging residents to do a similar tour in their community. What does the future bring for these natural arteries? This is the artist’s snapshot in time.

About the Artist:
Corah Enns is, primarily, a self-taught artist working with ink, linocut print and watercolour. She is a music educator and the Band Director at Ecole Dugald School. As a saxophonist and recorder player, Enns studied at Brandon University. With the Covid-19 restrictions halting ensemble music-making, she found an artistic outlet painting and drawing again, something that went to the wayside in adulthood. Since 2019, Enns participated in the Nature Studio watercolour course with Anna Mason, as well as classes at the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the Forum Art Centre. She was recognized with the 2023 Jean Wiens OJCE First Time Exhibitor Award through the Manitoba Society of Artists.

Waterways: NOW
January 5-26, 2024

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