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Because there is no one to take over the organization of the art show most sought after by collectors and art lovers of the Outaouais region, Art au Pluriel must cease its activities. Founded in 2006, Art au Pluriel was not only a network of visual artists but also an event which showcased diverse and high caliber artworks produced by local artists. Thru the years, we built and strengthen relationships with the business and political community, the artist community, the local media and with other community groups. Thanks to their generous support, Art au Pluriel managed to grab public attention which made the yearly exhibiting artists in November happy. Finally, the organization talent of the organizing committee and the dedication of the volunteers ensured the annual success of Art au Pluriel. All funds of Art au Pluriel will be given to the Centre d'intervention en abus sexuels pour la famille. The materials of Art au Pluriel will be given to Conseil des Arts d’Aylmer. The website of the event will remain open until November 2012. As for the virtual gallery, www.artaupluriel, it will continue to exist. In closing, I would like to personally thank Jean-Yves Guindon, Maryse Gaudreault, André Turbide, Robert Sarrazin, Esther Lapointe, Jocelyne Langis, Denise Huppé, Claire Andrée Bourgeois, Nicole Lavoie, Louise Paradis, Claude Sirois, Michèle Le Courtois, Maryse Brunet-Lalonde, Lise Massicotte, Serge Samson for their support during this beautiful adventure that has been Art au Pluriel. |
News
November 15 2010, More than 3 000 visitors have appreciated the artistic diversity presented during the 4th edtion of Art au Pluriel. Lise Côté was awarded the 2010 Jury Prize. Özgen Eryasa has won the People Choice Award Stéphane Dalpé.
November 17 2009, Edition - A third successful year!! In spite of less visitors and thanks to the substantial contribution from Audette Pharmacies who has subsidized our publicity there were as many sales at the 2009 edition of Art au Pluriel as compared to the previous year! Linda Bergeron Baril won the Public Choice Award 2009.
June 31, 2009, 2009 Edition Jury of Art au Pluriel awarded Karel Aelterman and Line Bouchard the Yves-Audette jury prize.
November 17 2008, 2008 Edition - A Success !! Thanks to the substantial contribution from Audette Pharmacies who has subsidized our publicity, to the homegrown talent of close to 40 visual artists representing diverse styles and medium, and to the nonstop efforts of the Organizing Committee, the 2008 edition of Art au Pluriel was a success - doubled the number of visitors and sales!!
October 21 2008, Jean-Yves Guidon is nominated for the Culturiades 2008.
October 13 2008, Art au Pluriel is now officially recognized as a non profit association by the Government of Quebec.
September 24 2008, M. Yves Audette presents the Yves Audette Jury Prize 600$ grant to Claire Guérette and the Yves Audette Jury Prize for young artists 300$ grant to Irène Lumineau.
After a lenghty review of the submitted artists portfolios on September 3 2008, the jury has retained 37 artists for the 2008 edition.
May 7 2008, Art au Pluriel receives a major contribution from a local art lover. Yves Audette of Pharmacy Audette will sponsor the publicity in the local French media.
The second edition of Art au Pluriel is officially launched on May 11, 2008 with the call to artists to submit their application.
November 18 2007, Marie Paquette, artist won the Public Choice award for her artwork. She won a 300$ grant from Art au Pluriel.
November 18 2007, M. Pierre Laflamme from Luskville won "Les nymphéas et la grenouille...", an artwork by Jean-Yves Guindon.
November 16 2007 marked the official opening of the first edition of Art au Pluriel. The Mayor of the City of Gatineau, Marc Bureau, said a few words and congratulated the artists involved in launching this event.
November 3, Jean-Yves Guindon was named the Ambassadeur régional by the Académie Internationale des Beaux-Arts du Québec.
The Honorary President Jean-Yves Guindon was named the Ambassadeur de l'Outaouais by the Société nationale des Québécois de l'Outaouais in June 2007.
April 19, the Honorary President Jean-Yves Guindon, the watercolour artist, praised the efforts of the executive committee for launching the first edition of Art au Pluriel.
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History
In autumn 2006, visual artists working in the greater area of the City of Gatineau (Quebec) have created this new form of juried visual art exhibit.