Art takes over St. George arena

Bright colours, oil paintings and an array of different mediums will line the walls at St. George Arena this Sunday.

The St. George Art Show and Sale will display watercolours, oil paintings, glass stained creations and other mediums from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

"As artists, we're always looking for a place to show what we've been working on, so this is a great opportunity to do that," said organizer Helen Mulligan.

Eight local artists from Brantford, Brant County and Guelph have been confirmed for the viewing.

"It's an opportunity to meet the artists. There will be a large variety in method, subject and medium."

All items will be for sale at varied prices determined by the artists. Mulligan adds that this show may be the beginning for future spring art shows in St. George.

"We're hoping that this will be well attended and very popular. If so, it would be nice to bring back an annual spring art show to St. George," said Mulligan.

The organizers are expecting the new St. George Arena to be an ideal location for this show and others with its natural light and large open space.

Mulligan's been painting watercolours and oils for years now. She's always been a painter, but her passion took a back seat some time ago.

"I didn't want to leave and stop doing it. But, I have the time to do it now. I paint first and do everything else later," she said.

As a child, Mulligan's aunt motivated her painting, but she'd always had an interest in art. She used to teach ceramics.

"Inspiration is something in you. I'm always doing something creative."

The art show will take place in the upstairs banquet hall at the St. George Arena and admission is free.