Cross Roads Art & Photography

The book of memories - to our sweet and lovely Christina & David have a great memorable happy blessing 6th Wedding Anniversary- lots and lots of love

The book of memories - to our sweet and lovely Christina & David have a great memorable happy blessing 6th Wedding Anniversary- lots and lots of love

The Light Before Dawn On a cold, foggy morning, before sunrise, you may see this soft, mysterious, purple haze. The phenomenon lasts but a few moments. . The image, by artist Martha Weber is part of our ongoing "Nature of Durham Region" Project. You may explore it here... http://crossroadsart.photography/#/page/services/

Toronto Hot Docs Festival In 2015 we exhibited our work at a major art festival in Grand Rapids with the entry below... http://www.artprize.org/61913 Now, a Hot Docs film is screening about the entire festival. Check out these comments... "A behind the scenes look at the highest paying art competition in the world ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The world’s most attended art competition with the largest cash prize isn’t held in Paris or Berlin, but Grand Rapids, Michiga...n. At ArtPrize, artists must court the jury and voting public in a groundbreaking contest that’s upending the establishment." "More Art Upstairs is a fascinating microcosm of the modern art world played out over the course of a single event, told through the eyes of sometimes flustered organizers and passionate artists all vying for notoriety and validation."

Under heavy clouds, these are the darkest days of the year in Great Lakes country. Still, near sunset, you may glimpse something truly magical. Here, artist Martha Weber caught a shimmering curtain of light reminding us of brighter days to come. For Martha, this was a moment of connection. We explored such experiences at Grand Rapids ARTPRIZE in 2015... http://www.artprize.org/61913

Calling All Visual Artists! The Brooklin Summer ArtFest is growing and we now have room for new artists. This is a great opportunity to meet the community, get more exposure, and sell your artwork to over a thousand visitors. Interested? Then see this...http://www.ashburnartcircle.ca/summer-artfest

6th Annual Brooklin Summer ArtFest - July 15, 2017 If you are an artist or know someone who is... we have some good news! This year the Town of Whitby has given us more space, so we have room for additional artists. This is a great opportunity to meet the community, get more exposure, and sell your artwork. ... The submission deadline is May 20. Check here for additional information...http://www.ashburnartcircle.ca/summer-artfest Please contact us to receive your application and for any questions. We look forward to hearing from you.

Cross Roads Art & Photography The 6th Annual Brooklin Summer ArtFest is on July 15, 2017 If you are an artist or a photographer and you want to sell your work then check this out. ... This year we have space for new exhibitors. This is a great opportunity to meet the community, get more exposure, and sell your artwork. Look here...http://www.ashburnartcircle.ca/summer-artfest Then contact us for your application or any questions.

In addition to our commercial work, we now offer a variety of personal services. When you have something special you want to remember, we hope that you will be in touch with us. Take a look here for some examples http://crossroadsart.photography/#/page/services

Recently we presented the Nature of Durham Region Project to the Whitby Probus Art Appreciation Group. Here's a little peek. We were very pleased to have Mayor Mitchell of Whitby, Mayor Henry of Oshawa, Mr. Lorne Coe, MPP, and Pat Perkins former mayor of Whitby join us for the presentation.

Next week (Jan 9th), we will present our Nature of Durham Region project to the Whitby-Brooklin Probus Club Art Appreciation Group at Whitby Public Library. We're honoured to share this community-based photography show with them! If you're interested in a presentation for an art group, school, business or organization, please contact us at http://ow.ly/rqBd307EHZC

Wake up 2017. You have a lot to do. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

His work finished, now full of Cookies & Milk and Lottsa Love (see previous posts) Santa rests.

Domino reads her favourite book, but wonders Santa works so hard, but does he get a present? I should give him something but, I don’t own anything. Hmm I will wrap a Lotta Love. Santa will understand.

Children practicing "Milk & Cookies" for Santa... Oops! Not to worry, they'll get it right. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

During the Nature of Durham Region Project we discovered a retirement residence with a cenotaph. Here is their remarkable story ______________________________________________________________ At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them By: Marsha Scott... Early in 2010 White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence in Courtice made a commitment to construct a permanent cenotaph on our grounds as a place of remembrance for our residents as well as the local community. After consulting with the local Legion and other stakeholders, an artist’s rendering of the cenotaph was prepared. The design used the same brick and architecture as the front entrance to tie into our building. A helmet worn by a Canadian solder during WWII was sourced to top the cenotaph. Construction was kept in-house to help with costs and it also allowed the residents to daily monitor the progress of the monument. On May 1st 2010, a ground breaking ceremony was held to begin construction. The Legion and local dignitaries along with residents, staff and families came together for the ground breaking ceremony just outside our main entrance. On September 18, 2010 a dedication service was held. Residents, their families, staff, dignitaries and the community at large were invited to participate, as the completed cenotaph was unveiled. The Legion attended with their colour guard and participated in the service. November 11, 2010 the first Remembrance Day Service at the new cenotaph was observed. It was an emotional event as veterans from White Cliffe Terrace, local politicians and other community-based organizations who wish to honour the veterans by laying a wreath came together to remember. Each November 11, we hold a service honoring the veterans residing at White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence, all veterans that have served over the years as well as those who paid the ultimate price. The community at large is welcome to join with us.

Haunting images...Happy Halloween Images by Andris Piebalgs

Last chance to visit the Nature of Durham Region exhibit! Now on until Monday. A big thank you to the Whitby Public Library! We enjoyed showing our work at this fanatsic venue.

Check out this brief video used by the Whitby Library to promote the Nature of Durham Region exhibit. How many places are left where a herd of dairy cows can still block the road?

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends! Enjoy the weather, food and family...and don't forget to capture your special moments:) Photo below by Martha Weber outside her home

The Nature of Durham Region photo exhibit is now on at the Whitby Public Library through October. Come visit us and experience the beautiful place we call home! Get the details in Whitby This Week: http://www.durhamregion.com//6887515-nature-show-at-whitb/

Recently artist Martha Weber visited the sculpture, Upstart II in Oshawa near the Robert McLaughlin Gallery and City Hall. It is a large, intriguing work by Australian Artist Clement Meadmore. A straightforward image of the work is on the left. However, as an abstract surrealist artist, Martha was looking at how the work spoke to her independent of its physical form.... She then sought to create a photograph that captured the personal interaction she was having with the work. However, at the same time, she wanted to show its actual setting with people taking it in. That’s quite a goal to set for one photograph. See the second image and let her know how she did. ______________________________________________________ To see more about this click... http://crossroadsart.photography/#/page/services/ Then click the Nature of Durham Region image, followed by Cities and Towns.

We have moved to downtown Oshawa. Please see our new address. Our business incorporates both art and commercial photography. Here is our new business card...

Metroland newsdurham -- www.durhamregion.com shares our story on the making of The Nature of Durham Region. Come visit us Friday through Sunday!

Cross Roads Art Gallery entrance

THE NATURE OF DURHAM REGION PROJECT - As locations and images get added you can see them here. - Check out the Upcoming Events for the latest news.