On May 4th 2023 Ursula Mcdermid, Past President of FASM warmly welcomed artists and visitors to the annual Heart to Hand exhibition at the Holcim Gallery at the First Ontario Art Centre in Milton. Ursula acknowledged that the show was a great representation of the varied art of FASM artists, with quite a number of large pieces and work by new members. The organisation is growing. 10 artists have joined this year.
The Reception on May 4th was a pleasant, relaxed event where friends were greeted and much conversation happened while viewing the very varied, fabulous art created by FASM artists. Fine Artist Robert Szyngiel busily took photos of artists with their art. He covers FASM on social media and is the main photographer for FASM events. The magnificent H2H exhibition was once more organised by Anne-Elice Pascoe. She is now in the process of planning the popular FASM Studio Tour which will take place once again in the Fall, showcasing art created by a variety of FASM artists.
Ursula introduced Diana Tzusynski to the visitors at the Reception. Together they are “working very hard to bring the club to the next level; reviewing the organisation and moving forward into the next century.”
Speaking about the FASM sponsorship programme, Diana explained, “That is now up and running! We want to give businesses the opportunity to be associated with our great organisation! Sponsorship is available for FASM as a whole or for the Studio Tour. Please reach out and we’ll find the right sponsorship opportunity for interested people.”
“15,000 brochures will be printed for the Studio Tour. Sponsorship opportunities are available in the brochure,” explained Ursula “There are a lot of eyes on those brochures!” The Heart to Hand Show in May was sponsored by two local businesses: Milton Ford Lincoln – Diamond Sponsor for the year Mex Physio – Sponsor of Heart to Hand 2023
The Gallery at 6 Martin Street was mentioned at the show. Several FASM artists with work in H2H also have art in the Gallery. Ursula described it as “a small intimate space, with comfortable couches where visitors can sit and chat. The art changes every month.
Everyone is welcome to just drop in.” For more information please go to fasm.ca
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