To our loyal patrons and all those interested in the arts within our community:

As many of you are aware, in order to free up working capital, the board of directors at A Gift of Art decided to sell the gallery building and suspend our programming at the current time. As a board, we have recently been having discussions about changing our focus and direction for A Gift of Art, however, no concrete decisions have been made at this time. Once we decide how we are going to proceed with promoting the arts in our community, we will let our membership and the public know. Please check back to this website for updates from time-to-time. We thank you once again for your generous support over the years and know that interest in local arts will continue in Newcastle and the surrounding areas. Take care, and many thanks!

Board of Directors – A Gift of Art, Newcastle, Ontario

Featured Artist

Sujesh Chitty V

Chennai born artist; Sujesh Chitty V brings contemporary reflections of his eastern influences to life through the canvas. The vibrant and expressive nature of his work echoes the ancient artwork and cultures across India he has traveled since childhood. Though he loves escaping to the surreal worlds, he is naturally inclined to express his search for the balance of nature and humanity in his work. Sujesh continues to hone his craft as a Concept Artist at a leading visual effects studio in Toronto, Canada.

Bio link: agiftof-art.com/sujesh-chitty-v/

www.behance.net/sujeshcv/projects

Instagram: @Sujeshchittyv

A Gift of Art is hosting a solo exhibition of Sujesh Chitty V work from May 29th to June 23rd.

Book an appointment by calling (905) 987-2264 or email [email protected]

Testimonials

Praise for A Gift of Art

“I just wanted to send a quick email with my gratitude for what A Gift of Art has done for Hailey’s confidence. I have seen such an improvement… over the past two months as well as having friends and family tell me how much more out spoken and confident Hailey seems, it really is because of the opportunity you have given her this summer – THANK YOU!”

~ Andrea

“Nadia thoroughly enjoyed art camp. She said it was the best camp ever and is already looking forward to next year.”

~ Dorcas

“Julieta is a good teacher! There are remarkable works of art here! Please pass on my congratulations for a job well done!”

~ Accolades for Julieta Cortes from a fellow instructor

“Thank you so much for having me as a co-op student! I am grateful for the opportunity to learn more about working in an art gallery and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with both of you on a daily basis.”

~ Co-op student at A Gift of Art

“My daughter did an art camp during the Summer at A Gift of Art and she LOVED it!”

~ Janel Tutak from The Wood Shoppe on Mill Street

“Just thought I would touch base to see how everything is going. I love the online store you set up and particularly love the descriptions of the art. Nicely done! It is such a worthwhile place.”

~ Steve Smith

Thank you to our sponsors!

Platinum sponsors

G P Harley

Mr. and Mrs. Northcott

The Edmond and Sylvia Vanhaverbeke Foundation

Silver sponsors

K&A Kassirier

Brian Mountford

M.Mogford & T.Campbell

Durham Regional Police Services Board

Pearl sponsors

R.Thake, Hans Collmorgen, F.Horvath, Karen Fischer, Janis Walker, Margo Davis, Kim Hope, Theresa Vanhaverbeke, J.Barrett & D.Hobson, Danielle Carroll, Helen Simpson, Ron Stuart, Dianne Starch, Tyler Smith Realtor, Royal Service Realtor, J.Smith & G.McAuley, Don Relihan, Barbara Collmorgan, Bob Goldberger

Give to A Gift of Art

As a charity, donations are always welcome. Thank you for your support of local art and artists.

A GIFT OF ART IS A REGISTERED CHARITY.
*All donations over $20 receive a CRA tax receipt.
Registered Charitable Number: 83872 7493 RR0001.

Land Acknowledgement

We want to recognize that we are on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe People who were on this wonderful land long before the rest of us. We wish to acknowledge the long history of the First Nations and Metis People in Ontario and show respect to the neighbouring community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

Nous voulons reconnaitre que nous somme sur le territoire traditionnel des Peuples Anishinaabe. Je tiens a souligner la long histoire des Premieres nations et des Metis dans Ontario et de faire preuve de respect envers la communaute voisine de la Premiere nation de Mississauga de l’Isle Scugog.