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Tara Wilkinson named a "Selected Photographer"
​by URBAN PHOTO 2021

In the Light of Loneliness (Venice, Italy) © Tara Wilkinson

Canadian Fine Art Photographer, Tara Wilkinson, has been named a "Selected Photographer" by Urban Photo 2021 ... an international photography competition that will culminate in October in Italy during the Trieste Photo Days Festival. Tara's photograph "In the Light of Loneliness" (Venice, Italy) is one of 300 images that have been shortlisted in the PEOPLE category from 11,000 entries to the competition.

The best photos from URBAN 2021 will also be organized into a “tour” of traveling exhibitions throughout North-eastern Italy as part of the Trieste Photo Days, Trieste Photo Fringe and Photo Days Tour. This framed limited edition image (1/10 at 20x30 inches) is available for purchase through ANDARA Gallery. Contact the gallery for details.

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ANDARA Gallery Presents
TARA WILKINSON I WAITING

​Photography Exhibition and Book Launch
June 1 - September 5, 2021​

ADRIFT (Havana, Cuba) © Tara Wilkinson I WAITING Series

The solo Photography Exhibition and Book Launch of new works opened virtually on June 1st at andaragallery.com, and for in-person gallery visits (at ANDARA Gallery, 54 Wilson Road, Bloomfield) on June 11th. The show will run through September 5th, 2021.

WAITING is a series of black and white street photographs by Canadian fine art photographer Tara Wilkinson of daily life taken during several trips to the villages and cities along Cuba’s north coast between 2014 and 2018.

The exhibition and the book, also titled WAITING, draws a correlation between the everyday experience of Cuban citizens waiting for basic necessities pre-Covid, and the universal experience of waiting we are all now sharing during the global pandemic.

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ANDARA Gallery Partners with Sandbanks Vacations!

ANDARA Gallery is excited to announce our new partnership with Sandbanks Vacations and Tours who are introducing an "Artisans Around the County Tour"!

YOUR GUIDED TOUR INCLUDES:

• Visit a variety of five (5) of PEC’s unique Artisans (stops vary for each individual tour)
• Product samples will be provided at some locations
• Lunch at a local restaurant (Includes meal and a glass of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverage, set menu with options, location will vary for each tour)
• Complimentary pick up and drop off at your accommodations within Prince Edward County. Approximate pick-up at 10:30 – 11:30a.m. Return to your local accommodations around 5:30 or 6:30 pm. (available for surrounding area outside of PEC for an additional fee)

NOTE: Tour stops vary for each tour and will be a different combination of above based on the availability of the vendors. Requests can be made but they are not guaranteed. For more details, visit​ sandbanksvacations.com.

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Tara Wilkinson Wins AITC Jurors Award

Photographer, Tara Wilkinson's image "The Sea Is A Harsh Mistress" (Tickle Cove, NFLD, 2019) won a Jurors’ Choice Award at the 2020 ART IN THE COUNTY Juried Exhibition and Sale.

Juror Comment:
"This photograph has strong compositional values and dynamic movement. It has the “eye” of a classic National Geographic photograph with the added punch of contemporary colour."

​Since 1993, Art in the County has grown in scope and stature to become Eastern Ontario’s premier juried art exhibition, showcasing a diverse range of quality works of art by Prince Edward County artists and artisans

​​Presented by the Prince Edward County Arts Council and Welch LLP, Art in the County is only open to artists who are residents or ratepayers of Prince Edward County, and who are members of the Prince Edward County Arts Council.

Qualifying artists were invited to enter up to two original works of art in any media created since the previous year’s exhibition. 

Three renowned art professionals were solely responsible for jurying this year’s exhibition, selecting 100 works of art in a wide range of media by 76 Prince Edward County artists. They were also responsible for selecting the winners of the Jurors’ Choice Awards and Honourable Mentions.

The jurors for the 2020 exhibition were:

• Peter Dušek, Photographer (Hockley Valley)
• Otis Tamasauskas, Printmaker (Gananoque)
• Lenni Workman, Painter (Warkworth)​

This framed image (20"h x 30"w - Framed 26"h x 36"w) is available for purchase through ANDARA Gallery.

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ANDARA Gallery Proud Member of ARTS TRAIL PEC

Discover the boundless creativity of Canadian fine artists and artisans along the Prince Edward County ARTS TRAIL!

The ARTS TRAIL is a self-drive tour of over a dozen professional Artist Studios and Galleries open year-round. Established in 2008, the Prince Edward County ARTS TRAIL has been a signature experience for thousands of visitors, art buyers and collectors to The County for over a decade. ​

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​Visiting the bilingual website www.artstrail.ca, downloading the bilingual Arts Trail Guide and Map - and watching for the distinctive blue Arts Trail signs - explore professional studios and galleries where you'll find inspiring artworks in a range of price points and media.

The Arts Trail connects art lovers, buyers and collectors with unforgettable works in imaginative works in sculpture, paintings, glass, ceramics, silk, photography, jewelry and more. 

​From welcoming contemporary, rustic and historic galleries to unique artist studios, this self-guided tour will be an inspirational adventure. For more information, visit www.artstrail.ca

A truly wonderful must-see destination!

I have visited Andara Gallery several times - it is a must-stop destination for me! The hosts are amazingly friendly and generous with their time. Tara's photographs remind me of places I have travelled in the past and inspire destinations for future journeys. Andrew's encaustic paintings evoke delight and joy, and are often reminiscent of the surrounding Ontario coutryside. Don't miss the iconic outdoor gallery in an original county barn and the delightful Love Next studio while you are visiting!
 
Risa Z.