EXHIBITIONS


​CURRENT AND UPCOMING

​ECOAA 32ND 'MYSTERY OF THE PARK' EXHIBITION 2024
​SHOW DATES: Friday September 27TH through to Sunday, October 27th, 2024
LOCATION:  Algonquin Room, Algonquin Park Visitor Centre, at km 43, Hwy 60


APPLICATION OPEN:                                 Monday, July 8th, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSE:                               Monday, September 9th, 2024
DELIVERY TO ALGONQUIN:                    Thursday, September 26th, from noon to 2:00 pm
OPENING AND AWARDS:                      Thursday, September 26th, at 3:30 pm
PICK UP DAY of UNSOLD WORK:          Thursday, October 31st, from 11:00 am to 3 pm
ECOAA’s 66th Annual Juried Art Exhibition & Sale
 
Thursday Sept. 5 to Monday Sept 30, 2024
Serpa Gallery, The Old Town Hall
460 Botsford St., Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1T1
905-953-5300 Ext 2842
(Closed for a private function on Sat. Sept 21/2024)

​​​Juror's Choice
Little Dipper
Barb McGuey
​oil 36 X 24
Other Award and Honourable Mentions
The Show!
ECOAA 32ND 'MYSTERY OF THE PARK' EXHIBITION 2024
SHOW DATES: Friday September 27TH through to Sunday, October 27th, 2024
LOCATION:  Algonquin Room, Algonquin Park Visitor Centre, at km 43, Hwy 60
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​PAST EXHIBITIONS

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Exhibition  conditions and online entry
Announcing ECOAA’s 65th Annual Juried Art Exhibition & Sale
 
Wednesday, June 28 to Saturday, July 29, 2023
 
John M. Parrott Gallery – 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1
https://bellevillelibrary.ca

SEE THE VIRTUAL EXHIBITION HERE ​

​ECOAA 30th Exhibition “MYSTERY OF THE PARK”
Visit The Virtual Gallery HERE

 
ECOAA 64TH ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION
ECOAA’s 64TH Annual Juried Art Exhibition & Sale
April 9 to May 1, 2022

VISIT OUR VIRTUAL GALLERY TO SEE THE SHOW

​ECOAA 29th Exhibition “MYSTERY OF THE PARK”

SHOW DATES: October 1st to October 31st, 2021 
PLACE: Algonquin Park Visitor Centre, at km 43, Hwy 60
VIRTUAL GALLERY: Click here to View​
OPENING CEREMONY AND AWARDS
MYERTERY OF THE PARK SHOW TOUR
​The ECOAA’s Mystery of the Park art exhibition at the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre was founded in 1993 by Gertrud Sorensen to show our artists’ work, promote the natural beauty of the Park, and support The Friends of Algonquin Park’s educational programs through sales. The Sorensen family and Couples Resort are very honoured to continue their support with the annual artists’ awards presentation. 

The Award Winners for the Mystery of the Park 2021 are:,, 
  •  1st prize $500 Best in Show to --- Kate Segriff for her oil painting “I am a Rock,  I am an Island”
  •  2nd prize  $300 Second Prize to --- Gayle Dempsey for her acrylic painting “Hwy 60 Wetlands”
  •  3rd prize $200 Third Prize to --- Jennifer Delaney for her oil painting on Gallery Wood Panel “Trip The Light Fandango”​
 
Congratulations to our winners and thank you again to ALL the participants for registering, driving to Algonquin and participating in this great event!   
2020 Juror’s Choice Award Winner Dream by Ian Bodnaryk
ECOAA’s 63rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition & Sale
July 5 to July 25, 2021

Both a Physical and a Virtual Show will be held
Location: Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery 
149 High St., Sutton ON L0E 1R0
Click here to visit their website

Show chair: Sheila Davis

Click here to see the Virtual Show 
The Award Winners for 2021 are:
  • ​Juror’s Choice Award - Any Medium - $300.00 - Carolyne Pascoe for Avalanche
  • Rose Baker Award - Best Water Media/Acrylic - $125.00 - Gayle Dempsey – untitled
  • Lila Patton Award - Best Watercolour - $125.00 - Mary Ellen Gerster for Sun Worshipper
  • Dora Purdon Award - Best Oil - $125.00 - Lucy Manley – Quaker in Twilight Glow
  • Don Maddocks Award - Best Drawing/Pastel/Print/Other- $125.00 - Sylva Sroujian for Colours of Pomegranate
  • Gary Chapman Award - Most Innovative - $125.00 - Sheila Davis for Thrive
 
​Five Honourable Mentions - Any Media - $75 each
  • John Martin for Mystic Fiddlehead
  • Jenny Reid for Spoleto, Italy
  • Margaret Roseman for Seek The Light
  • Lori Ridgeway for Eye Candy
  • Wendy Bermingham for Come Together

ECOAA 28th Exhibition “MYSTERY OF THE PARK”

SHOW DATES: Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, November 1st, 2020
PLACE: Algonquin Park Visitor Centre, at km 43, Hwy 60
VIRTUAL GALLERY: Click here to launch
OPENING CEREMONY AND AWARDS
The Award Winners for the Mystery of the Park 2020 are:
  •  1st prize to --- Rachel  Dawbon for her Acrylic painting of Calm Before the Storm 
  •  2nd prize to --- Sylva Sroujian for her Oil and Cold Wax painting of Lookout Trail, Algonquin
  •  3rd prize to --- Olga Szaranski for her oil painting of Autumn in the Park
 
Congratulations to our winners and thank you again to ALL the participants for registering, driving to Algonquin and participating in this great event during uncertain times! 
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Algonquin Room Walk-About

ECOAA 62nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition & Sale

 Thursday February 20  to Wednesday, March 25, 2020
 John M. Parrott Gallery
 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, On K8N 3B1
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Congratulations to Ian Bodnaryk for winning Juror's Choice for his acrylic painting 'Dream'
 PictureLila Patton Award Best Watercolour - Shelley Prior - Silver and Tomatoes



PictureRose Baker Award - Best Water Media/Acrylic - Rachel Dawbon - Self Portrait
  
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Dora Purdon Award - Best Oil - ​Jane Hicks - I Will Meet You There
PictureDon Maddocks Award - Best Drawing/pastel/print/other - ​Catherine Mills - Monarch




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​Gary Chapman Award - Most innovative - Barbara McGuey -The Gathering
Honourable Mentions :                                                                         
 
Wendy Bermingham          Walking on Sunshine
Sylva Sroujian                    Mirage
Judy Clark                           Self Portrait January 2020
Margaret Brackley              Winter Blues   
Lucy Manley                        Madawaska River
DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE EXHIBITION CATALOGUE HERE

ECOAA 27th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION “MYSTERY OF THE PARK”

ALGONQUIN PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Friday, September 27th through Sunday, November 3rd, 2019

ECOAA  61st Members Juried  Members Art Exhibition & Sale

Saturday July 27 to Saturday Aug 17, 2019
 
KAWARTHA ARTISTS’ GALLERY & STUDIO
420 O’Connell St. Peterborough ON K9J 4C9
Phone: 705-741-2817
www.kawarthaartists.org
Thank you to Debra Bannister - show Chair
Jane Shivrattan and Diane Daigle and Gord Wilson for all your help
DOWNLOAD THE CATALOGUE

 Awards Presented
 
Juror’s Choice Award, Any Medium - $300
Brian Turner                 Abundance

Lila Patton Award, Best Watercolour - $125
Shelley Prior                Afternoon Delight
  
Rose Baker Award,
Best Water Media/Acrylic - $125
Michelle Ferguson      Asleep At The Door
 
Dora Pardon Award – Best Oil - $125
Doug Andrews            Wasson Farm
 
Don Maddocks Award,
Best Drawing/Pastel/Print/Other - $125
Carolyn Joore             Birch Bend
 
Gary Chapman Award, Most Innovative - $125 
    Sheila Davis            She Dreams In Colour

 
Five Honourable Mentions, Any Media - $75 each
Marissa Sweet             Let’s Go           
Gord Wilson                Old Fishing Cabin 
Brian Turner                 Autumn Afternoon 
​Michelle Vyn               Lakeside Trail 
Kate Segriff                 In The Garden 
 
Juror:
Anne-Marie Kornachuk BFA
https://annemariekornachuk.com
  
Any questions? Contact us.
Show Coordinator: Debra Bannister,
3 Fire Route 41, Buckhorn ON K0L 1J0
Phone: 705-657-1470
Email: [email protected]
 
Show Committee: Debra Bannister, Judy Clark, Jane Shivrattan

ECOAA 60TH MEMBERS JURIED EXHIBITION & SALE

Time: Thursday, December 6 to Thursday, December 27, 2018

Place: John M. Parrott Art Gallery
Belleville Public Library, 254 Pinnacle St., Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1
Phone: 613-968-6731 www.bellevillelibrary.ca

 2018 ECOAA Juried Show Awards & Juror’s Comments
Honourable Mentions:
Wendy Bermingham – In the Heart of Everything – Oil
Powerful use of light, line, exquisite range of brushstrokes
Judi Myers – Cataract Spectacular - Acrylic
A delightful and energized presentation of texture, line and emotion.
Mary Espinosa – Garden Beauty - Acrylic
A free and powerful dance of line, texture and colour.
Diane Daigle – My Red Rocket - Acrylic
Superb craftspersonship. Oh, the untold stories ….
Carolyne Pascoe – Valued Expressions II - Acrylic
Free use of texturing, range of brushwork, great self-control.
 
Gary Chapman Award – Most Innovative
Bob Tunnoch – In Session, Carnivorous Plant Choir - Oil
Masterly command of the medium. Innovative use of glazing, gold.
 
Don Maddocks Award - Best Drawing / Pastel / Print / Other
Janet Beare – Classic + Teal – Mixed Media with Hand Coloured Papers
Superb combination of textures and form.
 
Lila Patton Award - Best Watercolour
Selene Yuen – Sunset on Arno River, Florence - Watercolour
A deep and passionate appreciation of the medium of watercolour. Rich depth of connection to subject, use of composition, texture, layering, colour ….
 
Rose Baker Award – Best Water Media/Acrylic
Ian Bodnaryk – Contemplation of Daniel - Acrylic
Superb command of the medium, use of colour, brushwork, layering.
 
Dora Purdon Award – Best Oil
Sheila Davis – The Morning Air Tasted Like Misty Mints - Oil
Powerful and refreshing command of colour, brushwork, values, line. Orange was never happier.
 
Juror’s Choice
Dania Madera-Lerman – Self Portrait - Mixed Media
Bold use of structured, yet free-flowing lines. The essence of her soul captured very powerfully.
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ECOAA 25th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
“MYSTERY OF THE PARK”
 
ALGONQUIN PARK VISITOR CENTRE
 
Friday, September 29th through Sunday, October 29th, 2017



Thanks to all who made yesterday's opening of the Mystery Show such a success. In particular, we thank Margot Snow, Pat Whittle, Kathy Haycock, Sally Brady and Carrie Currie who did a fantastic job! Thanks also to Gertrud and John Sorensen of the Couple's Resort for their generous prizes.
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1st prize to Marion Stevenson for her acrylic painting
2nd prize to Lucy Manley for her oil
3rd prize to Barry Dicks for his watercolour

ECOAA 59TH ANNUAL JURIED SHOW

Place: John M. Parrott Art Gallery, Galleries One and Two
Belleville Public Library,
254 Pinnacle St., Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1
Phone: 613-968-6731 x 2230 www.bellevillelibrary.ca
Gallery Curator: Susan Holland
​Comments on the 59th Annual Juried Show from the Show Co-ordinator
 
The 59th Annual Juried Show is AWESOME! The Opening Reception on Thursday June 8 was well attended by about 45 people. ECOAA provided some finger food and the Parrott Gallery supplied sweets, tea and coffee. They had some music playing in the background - Stan Getz.
 
Susan Holland, Curator of the John M. Parrott Gallery started by welcoming everyone and  introducing their CEO, Trevor. He spoke a bit about the gallery and Susan Holland who had received a Quinte Arts Council 2017 Arts Recognition Award at The Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts that afternoon. Then I thanked the artists for participating in the show, the juror and the people who assisted. Details are under the Acknowledgements in the catalogue.
 
There were 100 pieces registered and 94 received last Saturday at the Gallery. The juror, Daniel Hughes had a tough job to bring the selection down to 62 pieces in less than three hours. There are 40 artists' work in the show.
 
Daniel Hughes presented the envelopes to the six award winners and the five honourable mentions. He directed the audience to the specific paintings and talked briefly about each one. He saved the Juror's Choice Award for last - Wendy Bermingham's beautiful oil painting "You've Got A Hold On Me".
 
Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. And to top off the evening, there was a sale of a painting by Judi Myers - "Liminal Space" in acrylic!
 
The John M. Parrott Gallery will again host the next annual juried ECOAA Show in December 2018. I encourage all members to think about entering this show to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ECOAA's juried shows.
 
 
Judy Clark
Show Co-ordinator
 
Jury day was busy!
And the Winners are.....

ECOAA  “MYSTERY OF THE PARK” September 29th 2016

We had a great day today setting up the Mystery of the Park Show. We have 46 artists participating showing 112 paintings. There were some artists participating for the first time along with those who have been in the show for many years. Thanks to all for making it such an impressive show!

Our thanks once again to Gertrud Sorensen and John Sorensen of the Couple's Resort who generously donated the prizes this year. The judging panel included Evelyn Van Hoekelen (one of last year's winners), Kathy Haycock and Ron Murdoch, with Gertrud providing input.

Congratulations go to the following winners:
1st prize of $500 to Grant Lounsbury for “Winter's Sunset”
2nd prize of $300 to Pina Manoni-Rennick for “Snow on Pines, Algonquin Park”
3rd prize of $200 to Carole Rudderham for “Rocky Waters”
Honourable mention went to Gary Chapman for “Toward Opeongo” medium watercolour.
Approximately 18 paintings have been stored in the Visitor Centre office and will be brought out by the Park staff as paintings are sold. We had our first sale this afternoon – Pina Manoni-Rennick's “Autumn” so we are off to a good start!
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Thanks to the volunteers who helped put this show together today – Carole Rudderham, John Rudderham, Kathy Haycock and Sally Brady.
Ron Murdoch
Co-ordinator, Mystery of the Park Show

​ECOAA 58th ANNUAL JURIED SHOW  February 7th –February 28th 2016

PLACE: Visual Arts Centre of Clarington- 142 Simpson Avenue Bowmanville
Ph: 905-623-5831 Email: [email protected]
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JUROR: TODD TREMEER

Todd Tremeer is a painter and printmaker with a lifelong fascination with museums, history and art. He has studied and travelled extensively in Europe. He is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design, the University of Guelph and recently, completed his Master’s of Fine Arts at the University of Western Ontario. He frequently teaches art in the schools, in public galleries and has taught at various colleges and universities. His historical murals decorate Main Street Bowmanville.

ECOAA 57th ANNUAL JURIED SHOW 

MYSTERY OF THE PARK 2015

The 23rd annual "The Mystery of the Park" Show in Algonquin Park was successfully installed on September 24 and the 90 paintings on the wall look fabulous! I thank all of the 35 artists for bringing the best of their work to the event. Another reason for this great show was the cooperation from the people who helped get it on the walls -- Sally, Kathy, Gabrielle, Leigh, Carol and Sheila, maybe me? The winners are: 1st prize Eva Kaczkowski "The Secret Pond"; 2nd prize Sheila Davis "Sticking Out"; 3rd prize Evelyn Van Hoekelen "Corridor 60".
It's impossible to not congratulate Gertrud Sorensen for the creation of this successful running show and the financial support from her son John of Couples Lodge in Whitney. Thank you on behalf of the ECOAA!
As of October 8 over 15 paintings have sold! We hope this trend continues and you can understand the Friends of Algonquin are also delighted with our Show.
Ron Murdoch.
Show Coordinator, 2015


MYSTERY OF THE PARK 2014

We had a beautiful day to set up our "Mystery of the Park" Algonquin show this year. Everyone was in good spirits with the return of the summer weather. Complimentary coffee and sweets for the artists helped offset the long ride.  A special thanks goes to our volunteers, Elaine Young, Barbara Holtz, Kathy Haycock and Ron Murdock.  

Thirty artists are represented in this year's show with 77 wonderful paintings --all on display in the gallery of the Visitor's Centre until Sunday, October 26th.  Our jurors,  John Sorensen , Ron Murdock and Tricia Savoie chose the  winning paintings and John presented the first award to Linda Sorensen.   Jake Mol, (second) and Herbert Van Der Staay (third) were unable to attend the reception.

Congratulations to the winners.

Cheers
Carole and John Rudderham

First Place - Congratulations to Linda Sorensen for First Place winner at the ECOAA show at the Mystery of the Park show at the Visitors Center in Algonquin Park. The painting is called "Rocky Shore Majesty", Acrylic on Canvas.
Second Place went to Jake Mol                                                        
Third place to Herb Van der Staay 

ECOAA 56th ANNUAL JURIED SHOW 

JURORS COMMENTS

Our love of painting landscapes surely is an escape from the urban, so artificial environment.  positively romantic, we happily ignore the damage we day to day do to the very nature we so much adore.  fortunately the romantic in us leaves the cynical to the cynic and lets us enjoy the sun, the rain, the dark and that which is light.

We witness much of that affection displayed in the Gallery today and in the month ahead.  for me to jury the work submitted was a pleasant challenge.  with so much professional excellence on display, I in the end had to trust my heart.

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JUROR'S CHOICE (for any medium) $300

Debra Bannister
"Swan Parade"
It was a difficult  decision, to choose, with so many excellent pieces competing.  But it stood out with the Swans out of their element, a humorous touch, the Swans doing the Goose Step, conveying a charming Pedestrian presence. Solid technique and composition supported my decision.
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LILA PATTON AWARD ( for best Watercolour) $125

Barbara Brintnell
"Plein Air Lilacs"

Confident Plein air. Inviting,  alive with the scent of Lilacs . A beautiful Watercolour.
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ROSE BAKER AWARD (for best Water Media, acrylic) $125

Shelley Beach
"Forces Within"

Flowing, Liquid, yet controlled images. A compliment to this challenging medium.
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DORA PURDON AWARD (for best Oil) $125

 Lucy Manley
"Yellow Sky"

There is more than the sky, the yellow reflection on the snow, it is thrown here and there in to the bush.  A very mature piece. This we are used to from Lucy Manley and she keeps on spoiling the viewer.
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DON MADDOCKS AWARD ( for best Drawing, Pastel, Print or Other Media) $125

 Carolyn Joore
"Woodland Magic"

An alluring almost monotone magical piece. The floral threesome, bark climbing up the Birch trunk, branches turning into cobwebs, whispering ever so softly.  The bold frame a daring yet perfect choice.
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JEANNE-MARIE McADAM AWARD (for most Innovative Work) $125

 Marissa Sweet
"Ebullient"

A ceramic quality, patiently executed.  This romantic imagery carries one up and up with jewels to be picked on the way. Reminiscent of the spirited works of the Great Austrian Masters Klimt and Hundertwasser. A Sheer Delight.
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HONOURABLE MENTION (for any medium) $75 each

Eric Wright
"Summer Day Bailieboro"

 Traditional Oil painting at its Confident, academic best, and exquisitely framed

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HONOURABLE MENTION (for any medium) $75 each

Joyce Burkholder
"South End Opeongo"

Carefully studied execution, and  a perfect composition, all of which compliments the tranquil mood of this fine painting.
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HONOURABLE MENTION (for any medium) $75 each

Niki Mitz
"Primavera (2)"

The Yellow floral burst defies the modest size of the painting. A very strong piece in its simplicity.

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HONOURABLE MENTION (for any medium) $75 each

Sheila Davis
"Dreaming of Now"

There is a musical feel to this piece, a pizzicato of lights and brushstrokes.  Spontaneous and fresh. Just remarkable.


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HONOURABLE MENTION (for any medium) $75 each

Christine Peltzer
"Bon Echo Rockface"

There is more sunshine here than we have seen this summer.  A light touch of brush and the translucent reflection make it a small masterpiece.

21th Annual "Mystery of the Park"  2013 

Algonquin Park Visitors Centre

ECOAA  55 th ANNUAL ECOAA JURIED SHOW

August 9- 29, 2013
at the Kawartha Artists Studio & Gallery, Peterborough ON
420 O'Connell Rd. Peterborough, ON

The Show Booklet with All Entries and Jurors Comments