In collaboration with Kawartha Arts Network, the goal of the program is to enliven our landscapes with eye-popping artwork that captures and displays the individual and collective experiences of our community on traffic control boxes around the municipality.
Kawartha Lakes put out a Call for Submissions to local artists for the program and we received 26 entries. The theme for 2023 was Sports and Entertainment. Ten submissions were chosen for wrapping, and three more were chosen to join the ten as the monthly artwork in the upcoming 2024 Municipal CalendarWithout further adieu, please see the chosen submissions for this year's That's a Wrap art program:
Music is Power
By Lynne Sproule
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: August
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The Blues Cafe
By Brad Haley
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: February
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Balsam Lake Trek
By Carrie Ruddy
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: January
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TransCanada Magic
By Christina Dedes
A devoted advocate for the arts, she is involved in multiple local initiatives to help amplify and support creatives—the Kawartha Lakes Arts Council being one of them.
Alongside her freelance work, Christina is a proud team member of local agency, Barton Creative Co., where she works as a Brand Specialist. She designs with community in mind, forging distinctive, hand-crafted brands for small businesses.
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: May
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Game on at Lake Scugog
By Astrid Hood
She has a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph and worked professionally as a Landscape Architect for many years. She has experience in landscape design, conservation planning, as well as wildlife and landscape drawings, home portraits and more.
Now officially retired, Astrid having been living in the Kawartha Lakes community on Washburn Island since 2013 on the shores of Lake Scugog can dedicate her love of the outdoors full time. Inspired by a personal photo taken in front of their home of her son and grandson playing pick up hockey on a hand shoveled portion of the frozen lake, she created this acrylic painting on canvas
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: March
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Visiting an Old Friend
By Kelly Whyte
The original oil painting titled, Visiting An Old Friend, was created from one of Kelly’s most recent canoe trips.
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: November
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Race to the Finish Line
By Judy Maechtel
This piece is called "Race to the Finish Line" and depicts the final moments of a fast paced regatta.
My medium is acrylic paints using palette knife on stretched canvas. It measures 24 x 30 and depicts the energy and determination of competition on the water.
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: June
Abstract
By Lena Shugar
The originality, interpretation, and her consistency of her bold and vibrant colour evokes the need for further exploration.
Shortly after arriving in Canada, she began studying under renowed Canadian artist Doris McCarthy. These studies have contributed to her success as the Head of CIL Colour Studio. As teacher she developed innovative techniques to develop the talent of her students and freeing them from the constraints of traditional pedagogy. Her art has been published on magazine covers, wine labels and commissioned work. Her paintings have been seen in Sweden , England, Israel, USA and Canada. Lena works from her studio in Balsam Lake.
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: April
View more of Lena's work.
Lovin the Limelight
By Joy McCallister
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: October
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View more of Joy's work.
Winter Wonderland
By Darlene Mann
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: December
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Mother Earth’s Dance of The Kawartha Lakes
by Krissi Saulnier
I have, and always will call The Kawartha Lakes my home no matter where life takes me.
I thank you for this incredible opportunity to share my artwork with you. I sincerely hope you enjoy my piece.
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: September
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Scratching the Surface
By Kevin Frank
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: Cover
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View more of Kevin's work.
Up Up and Away
By Penni Holdham
In 2019- Penni imagined and brought to reality the first-in-Ontario, Seniors Play Park now found at Lloyd Kelly Parkette in Fenelon Falls. Numerous physical therapists are encouraging their patients to utilize this terrific installation that supports Agility, Flexibility, and Mobility at all levels.
The 'Up, Up and Away' sport of Hot Air Ballooning offers exciting imagery while at the same time, reminding us how important our fresh air and beautiful environment is to all of us in the Kawartha Lakes region.
Find it in the Municipal Calendar: July
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About the That’s a Wrap Jury |
All submissions were judged by the That’s a Wrap art program jury in the following three categories: Artistic Merit, Community Impact and Project Viability. Artwork was given a score between 1 and 5 in each category. The jury’s goal was to find the artwork that best met the theme of the program and would have the best visual impact in the community when it was wrapped around a traffic control box.
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About Kawartha Arts Network (KAN) |
Kawartha Arts Network is a not-for-profit artists’ co-operative operating in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario. They are committed to:
Members have a wide variety of exhibition options with KAN throughout the year. Some of these include an on-going and ever-changing display in the Guild Room of the Academy Theatre in Lindsay, participation at outdoor shows such as Kawartha Palooza and the “Made in Kawartha Lakes” art/artisan show and sale which is sponsored by the Kawartha Lakes Arts Council. |
About the Installer |
The 2024 That's a Wrap traffic control boxes were wrapped by local company Auto Trim & Signs. A big thank you goes out to them for their work on the project, we couldn't have done it without their expertise! |
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