Crossection Annual Juried Exhibition

Evening Silhouettes by Nancy Taves

Crossection
Annual Juried Exhibition

Exhibition: September 25 – October 24, 2024
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 29, 2 – 4pm
Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, Toronto

Crossection is the annual juried art show presented by the Central Ontario Art Association (COAA), showcasing a selection of its member’s recent and finest pieces of artwork. Artist members work in a variety of subject matter and media, including oil, acrylic and watercolour.

This year’s show is juried by Sam Paonessa (b. 1956), an artist with more than 35 years of experience. Sam is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and has worked as a fine artist for Hallmark Inc. He also has worked under respected artists including Will Davies, Brenda Bury and Daniel Greene. Sam enjoys painting en plein air.

About Central Ontario Art Association
For over 50 years, Central Ontario Art Association (COAA) has been a non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for visual artists. COAA hosts two juried art shows and one non-juried art show each year for its members, embracing all media and all levels of artistic development. The association has over 300 artists and they support and mentor each other through workshops, informal paint-outs, sketching trips, and annual exhibitions. The COAA welcomes participation and membership from all those who appreciate the visual arts. To become a member of COAA or for more information, visit coaart.com.

About the Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery
The Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery hosts 10 shows annually with exhibitions showcasing emerging and established visual artists/art groups, by providing diverse, accessible, inclusive and professional gallery space. The gallery is owned and operated by the City of Toronto, Arts Services and is programmed by a dedicated gallery committee.

Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm and Saturday, 10am to 6pm
Admission is free and the venue is accessible.

Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery
399 The West Mall
Toronto, Ontario M9C 2Y2
toronto.ca/eccartgallery
416-394-8628
eccartgallery@toronto.ca

About City of Toronto’s Cultural Centres & Galleries
Toronto’s Cultural Centres & Galleries comprise of five unique sites owned and operated by the City of Toronto. They include Assembly Hall, Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, Clark Centre for the Arts and Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery and the Ascent Gallery at the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Collectively the centres present over 40 gallery shows annually, showcasing works by more than 800 artists, and offer close to 150 art programs each year in collaboration with some 70+ community partners.

More information about the City of Toronto’s Cultural Centres & Galleries can be found at toronto.ca/CulturalCentres or by following City of Toronto Culture on X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.