Doors Open 2013 -- Saturday September 28 and Sunday September 29

Phil Schmidt

Phil will be presenting a slide show on both Saturday and Sunday.  The "Scenic Best of the West" will be playing on Saturday at 1:30 pm.  This photographic slide will show of images from the bad lands of South Dakota and the Canadian Rockies.

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And on Sunday at 12 noon, Phil will present a "Visual Feast of the East".  This slide show will consist of amusing stories and images from the Bruce Peninsula, Killarney, Lake Superior, Algonquin, the Elora Gorge, Hilton Falls and Cape Breton Highlands.

Phil’s connected arts vision was borne out of his immersion in the twin worlds of camera clubs and artists’ guilds.

The veteran outdoor photographic artist began to realize how important it is for photographers, painters, sculptors, musicians & poets to stand united in a culture that has become increasingly toxic to the arts and the humanities.

I wish to rekindle a sense of wonder in the lives of those who encounter my “connected arts” vision.  This sense of wonder is the gateway through which we may “escape” from the soul-deadening contrivance that surrounds us.  It is an oasis of beauty in the desert of our media-drenched culture.

Anita Wood

Although art was always a big part of her life, Anita's career was not that of an artist, but in accounting and teaching computer applications. This was an easy and natural career and allowed Anita time to pursue her interest in art as well.

After she sold her accounting practice she was able to devote all of her time to her true passion of art. She has studied with many great artists like Zolton Szabo, Arleta Pech, Roland Roycraft and Nita Engle. This, Anita believes, is the reason she has been able to truly enjoy her art journey and find her voice.
After dabbling with several meduims, Anita decided that she needed to be more focused. For several years she was truly a "Transparent Watercolour Artist".

In Anita's own words:
"Throughout my journey, my art and my heart have grown. Now I find the beautiful challenges in Acrylics and Mixed Media along with my love of traditional transparent watercolour. I am not sure when painting took over my life, but I know that every day feels like I have just begun!"

Anita now teaches as a big part of her art career. She enjoys teaching workshops and weekly classes. She teaches in both Florida and Southern Ontario. 


Anita has had the honour to have had solo shows and to have won several awards in juried art shows. She also has paintings in private collections throughout Canada, part of the US, Ireland and France.

Christa Oglan

When she paints her landscapes, Christa has no boundaries such as trees and lakes. She captures a dream-esque feeling in her abstract strokes. She uses colours and texture to create a whimsical, magical world that the viewer is instantly drawn into. These ‘dreamscapes’, Christa hopes, will be points of departure for the viewer, as they are sent off into an inward, personal journey. 

Christa uses a wide range of colours, to depict this dreamlike world. She seems to stay away from the traditional landscape palette, and instead uses colours that work together in this eye-pleasing, magical way. 

When she paints her landscapes, Christa has no boundaries such as trees and lakes. She captures a dream-esque feeling in her abstract strokes. She uses colours and texture to create a whimsical, magical world that the viewer is instantly drawn into. These ‘dreamscapes’, Christa hopes, will be points of departure for the viewer, as they are sent off into an inward, personal journey. 

Christa uses a wide range of colours, to depict this dreamlike world. She seems to stay away from the traditional landscape palette, and instead uses colours that work together in this eye-pleasing, magical way.