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If you have found this page .. so far no events are planned for 2023
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Exhibition Information
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 Plumage: The Majestic Art of BirdsPlumage: The Majestic Art of Birds
Starting: March 7th, 2019 — Ending: June 15th, 2019


< Audobon’s ‘Double-crested Cormorant’
​Plumage – The Majestic Art of Birds is a unique collection of paintings, photography and sculpture spanning more than 150 years, that focuses on the ability for birds to reflect nature’s expression of colour, beauty and creativity. Drawing together historically significant artworks by major North American naturalists and artists, as well as contemporary images by local wildlife photographers, the exhibition celebrates one of nature’s most diverse and dynamic animal groups.
Wild animals resonate with us because we share core needs, like delighting in communication, building intricate shelters to rear young, using beauty to attract and repel, migrating for opportunity and exhibiting a propensity for play and activity. Yet, we are also awed by their ‘otherness’. Birds, especially, have a magical quality and mastery over their world in being able to fly, which we find foreign and mysterious. They exist in every corner of the world, within pristine natural areas as well as urban, human-impacted spaces. They are simultaneously distant, commonplace and exotic, practical but also entertaining and beautiful.
Birds offer a connection to the natural world – which we are losing more and more. Robert Bateman profoundly believes that, ‘the world would be a better place if everyone was a bird watcher‘, and it is through conservation, science and art that we can rebuild our connection to nature, as well as birds. Featuring works from some of the world’s most iconic and pioneering naturalists of North America, often quoted as major influencers of Robert Bateman’s work, this exhibition traverses scale, time and style – much like birds themselves.
​Featured artists:
John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Charles Darwin was a student of Audubon, and quoted him several times in “On Origin of Species”. Often cited as “the most expensive book of all time,” his major work was a colour-plate book entitled “The Birds of America” (1827–1839), considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed.
James Fenwick Lansdowne, OC OBC (1937-2008) was a renowned Canadian painter, illustrator, printmaker and author. Born in Hong Kong but later brought up in Victoria, BC, Lansdowne’s works have been exhibited around the world.
Major Allan Brooks (1869-1946) was born in India, but emigrated to Canada in the 1880s, and became one of the most important North American bird illustrators during the first half of the twentieth century. He became a household name in Canada, featuring in numerous publications, including National Geographic Magazine and Taverner’s Birds of Western Canada.
Terry Venables is a locally-based wildlife photographer, with a particular passion for birds and the natural ecosystems of Southern Vancouver Island.

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​Photograph by Terry Venables

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October Greetings!  


Its been a while since I had a photo and jewellery display .., so this coming weekend , October 20, 21 , please come and visit if you have a chance to be in Sidney!

I'll be at that great little (almost unknown)  gallery called

Dockside Gallery (& Realty)
( This super gallery is run by Suzi Jack who is so awesome to allow me to show there)
address:
9713A Second Street   (just 1/2 block South of Bevan)

I'll have a nice group of my images on canvas and some new jewellery items (as well as a selection of estate items)

Hope to see you this weekend!

All the best

TerryV


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August 25th-26th, 10:00AM – 4:00PM ........  Horticultural Centre of the Pacific   (505 Quayle Road) 
Art & Music @ HCP
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                                  July 1st and 2nd 

This coming Sunday, July 1st  Sidney hosts many events including the Canada Day parade and on July 2nd  Beacon Avenue and some side streets will be hosting the Sidewalk sale 

********  I will be at Dockside Gallery on both days from 10:30 to 4:30  *********

Location is:

Dockside Realty & Gallery
9713A  Second Street

Sidney BC 

I'll have a few of my latest images on display and some jewellery items .... Please come in and say hello!

Happy Summer to everyone

TerryV


9713A second Street Sidney  < google map 




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           Spring Studio Tour    2018     June 9th and 10th 
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 Dockside Gallery 9713A  2nd St , Sidney  
                             10AM - 4 PM   (June 9 & 10 )



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A small showing of my recent favourite images, including Heron's, Hummingbirds and Hawks at ALEXANDERS Coffee Bar in Sidney, BC ..... 2385 Beacon Avenue.  March 4th  to March 17th 2918 ....  Please come out and have a look and enjoy a world class coffee and one of Sandy's fresh baked goodies! 
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           ... SUNDAY July 2nd  2017 ...
​I will be joining a small group of Artists in Sidney at the Annual July SIDNEY Sidewalk Sale!  Watch for my display of Photography and many  LittleEagle images + greeting cards!  Location is at the end of Beacon Avenue, near the water!   Come out and say hello!   TerryV
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2017 Spring Studio Tour  June 10 & 11        

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Thank you to everyone who came out to visit  on the Studio Tour weekend! .. It was great seeing you!!!... Terry! 
Come and visit at the Spring North Saanich & Sidney Studio Tour  June 10th / 11th


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This year my images are being printed on fine art canvas.... Come and have a look .. New Location at  DOCKSIDE REALITY  9713A 2nd ave Sidney ... Special thanks to Suzi Jacks for hosting me this year! 

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