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Village Squire, 1975-01, Page 29umpteenth time around and still packing them in. It's at the New Lyceum, Wingham, Jan. 1-4. Art THE GALLERY/STRATFORD The Gallery/Stratford will be showing until January 12 Five Printmakers from Toronto and Doreen Fosters' illustrations to "Nanabozho and his Brother". Five Printmakers is an exhibition of recent work in etching and serigraphy by Ed Bartram, Henry Dunsmore, Doreen Foster, Jo (Rothfels) Manning and Katharine Hunt. All five artists will attend the opening preview on Friday, December 13 at 8:00 p.m. The show highlights the remarkable diversity of work possible in the medium which in turn underlines the individuality of the artists. Jo Manning is the doyenne of this group and has been an established and much noted artist for many years. Her works are present in most of Canada's major collections and is a consistent award winner. She has exhibited internationally including the Venice Biennale (1972) and in Buenos Aires at the Biennale of Engraving (1970, 1972). Ed Bartram was born in London, Ontario in 1938 and studied in Switzerland and the University of Toronto, receiving his M.A. in 1964. He is a member of the Canadian Society of Painters, Etchers and Engravers and other professional organizations. His recent work ' draws upon the powerful rhythms of the scoured rock of the Canadian tundra. He has shown widely and on many occasions in Canada and the United States and his works are held in both public and private collections. Katharine Hunt, Henry Dunsmore and Doreen Foster are contemporaries but whose work is widely divergent. Concurrent with this exhibition is a showing of Doreen Fosters' illustrations to the childrens' story "Nanabozho and his Brother" published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. The illustrations, watercolours, comprise one of Miss Fosters' commissions. This exhibition is for the children at Christmastime and will be hung especially for children. Both exhibitions continue until January 12, 1975. HEIM GALLERY Guenther Heim has cperated his gallery north of Wingham for nearly two years but if you want to see the whole show you'd better go soon. In the new year he plans to close the separate gallery building because of the costs of keeping it going and will operate only a small gallery in his home. Until then, travel north of Wingham on Highway 4, one mile and watch for the signs. GREEN GALLERY A small private gallery on St. Patrick Street in Goderich emphasizes the works of Jim Marlatt and some other area artists. Mr. Marlatt, decided in 1972 to make his painting hobby a full time job. His rural sketches are widely distributed and he also does water colour work. Open evenings or by appointment. Have yourself an old-fashioned Christmas... *Raggedy Anns and Andys •Stuffed toys •Hand -made wooden toys *Christmas stockings •Arrangements for your Christmas entertaining FREE DELIVERY TO CLINTON AND AREA ;Antiques anti Crafts 19 Albert Street Clinton, Ontario Phone (519) 482-9494 28, VILLAGE SQUIRE/JANUARY 1975 We have Toys sold at discount prices. in this area Zilliax Hardware Furniture MAIN STREET, LISTOWEL, ONT. PHONE 291-1210