Posted: November 14, 2022
Ottawa Riverkeeper Auction: Artists in the Watershed
The Ottawa Riverkeeper "Artists in the Watershed" auction is now underway! The auction includes a wonderful selection of watershed-themed artwork created by artists who are passionate about water. All the funds raised through this auction will help protect and promote something we all care deeply about; The Ottawa River and its watershed.
Please see below for detailed instructions on registering, as well as a preview of the lovely art we have available for you. For a chance to see the pieces in person, consider attending our Annual Public Meeting on November 22nd. The auction closes at 10 pm on November 25th, so get your bids in while you can!
How to access the auction:
- Sign Up: Text “RIVER” to +1 (613) 651-1734 from your mobile device. A link will be sent to you via text message that will take you to the sign-in page for the auction. Sign up and browse the wonderful watershed-themed artwork available in our auction.
- Notifications: Enable notifications either by SMS or email in order to keep track of items you are interested in. You can bid at any time or set up auto-bidding. You will be notified if someone places a higher bid.
- Favourites: Look through the items available in this auction and add those that interest you most to your favourites. You can filter the items to see only items that you have added as favourites to keep track of and view those items of interest more easily. If you would like to receive notifications for a specific item, please make sure to put in a bid!
- Won Items: On this tab, you will be able to see items that you are currently the highest bidder on, and after the bidding period has ended, you will see the items you have won.
- Pay and Collect: If you are the highest bidder on any item(s) at the conclusion of the auction, you will be sent an invoice that can be paid through the auction page. We will get in contact with the winners to coordinate the pick-up or delivery of items.
The Artwork:
Ichabod Bay by Andrew Milne
Andrew Milne is a graduate of Sheridan College, with a focus on illustration, advertising and marketing. His art focuses on the interactions with the environment that surrounds and sustains us, using visual media as a means of weaving together the chapters of our life story. He has been inspired of late by the iconic scenes by his family cottage in Eastern Ontario. You can learn more about Andrew and his work here.
Lake by Moonlight in the Summer by Brandon Mcvittie
Brandon McVittie has been a professional Canadian artist for over 20 years with an illustrious career. Following his graduation from McGill University’s Art History program, McVittie worked as an illustrator for courtrooms, and multiple national media networks including Canadian Geographic, and was the past co-owner and curator of ARTGUISE Fine Art Gallery in Ottawa. His landscape oil paintings are inspired by mid 20th century rendering styles, and his work strives to convey the old as new again. You can learn more about Brandon and his work here.
Watershed by Cindy Stelmackowich
Cindy Stelmackowich is an Ottawa artist who works in photography, digital collage, installation and sculpture and has received grants from the City of Ottawa, Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts. Her art explores the complex networks connected to both ecological and human health. You can learn more about Cindy and her work here.
Afloat by Crystal Beshara
Crystal Beshara’s newest works weave imagery that reflect the heart of rural roots and its collision between realism and expressionism. Her art is recognized by its rich, earth tone palette and emotionally charged and uncanny ability to capture expression and anatomy in both human and animal portraitures. You can learn more about Crystal and her work here.
Un nouveau Jour by Denise Prégent
Over the years, Denise Prégent has explored different styles such as surrealism and abstract. After many years she came back to an impressionistic style executed with oil and spatula. This style gives her paintings a rich and particular texture with vibrant colours. You can learn more about Denise and her work here.
Isla Negra III and The Magic of Water II by Madeleine Audette
Madeleine Audette was a Quebec-born artist whose career spanned several decades. A world traveller, Madeleine settled in Mont-Orford National Park, where she created most of her work. Madeleine’s work gives free rein to emotion and embraces the spontaneity of creation. She explores very large formats, favours acrylic and inks, and creates her own paper to give it texture, shape, colour and movement. You can learn more about Madeleine and her art here.
Breaking the Skin of Things by Tiffany April
Tiffany April is a visual artist living and working in Ottawa. April’s work includes paintings and installations involving projection and reflectivity. The title Breaking the Skin of Things is a reference to Mark Titmarsh’s book “Expanded Painting”. In his text, Titmarsh eloquently describes colour’s ability to subtly suggest identities and reveal objects coming into existence. In other words, colour can shatter the barriers between forms and pull objects into our awareness. You can learn more about her and her artwork here.