Kier Gallery History:

 A Scroll Listing of  Exhibitions And Events

 

 

1999

 

* August 1 - 21, 1999

‘The Last Dance’ – a solo exhibition by renowned Island painter Brian Burke.

 

* October 1 – 23, 1999

‘Tea for Two’ – a solo exhibition of paintings by Kier Kenny.

 

* October 15, 1999

‘duets: words & music’ – four sets of Island poets and musicians explore the play of words and music, featured are: Catherine Mathews & Kate Poole, David Hickey & Matt McQuaid, Douglas Malcolm & Steve Sharratt, Laurie Murphy & Margie Carmichael.

 

* November 6, 13, 20, 27,  1999

Bill Lee, Brian Burke, et al – a series of musical events.

 

* November 26, 1999

Theatre PEI Presents…”Repayment”’ – a staged reading of the original work by Island writer J.J. Stienfield.

 

* December 4, 11, 8, 25, 1999

Bill Lee, Brian Burke, et al – a second series of musical events.

 

* December 17, 1999

Theatere PEI Presents…”Scenes From A Wake”’ – a staged reading of the original work by Island playwright Margie Carmichael.

 

 

2000

 

* February 10, 2000

Patricia Murry – a traditional musical event.

 

* February 16, 2000

What You See’ – multimedia event of new Island  photographers & filmmakers.

 

* March 20, 2000

Group show of visual artists - Haley Lewis, Dragonfly, and Karen Gallant.

 

 

* April 1, 2000

‘Fools Rush In…’ – stories and songs with Laurie Murphy & Margie Carmichael.

 

* April 13, 2000

‘Not Friday The 13th’ – a group exhibition of various Island artists.

 

* April 14, 2000

Environmental Coalition Annual Meeting.

 

* April 20, 2000

‘Madrigal’ – a musical event

 

* April 26, 2000

‘Shh! It Happens!’ – solo exhibition by Sandy Carruthers.

 

* April 29, 2000

‘Anita Best/Island Poets’ –  readings by contemporary Island poets.

 

* May 1 – 24, 2000

Island Artists’ – a group exhibition of Lsland visual artists in various media.

 

* May 25 – June 4, 2000

‘A Collection of Colours’ – a group exhibition featuring the paintings of Teresa Doyle, Sandi Komst, Jo Vautour, Donna White, Shiela Stapleton, Tracy Harris, and Elizabeth Milner.

 

* June 4, 2000

‘Collection of Colours’ – a group showing of Island Artists.

 

* June 8 - 18, 2000

‘Lasting Impressions’ – a group exhibition by The Island Printmakers.

 

* June 22 – July 2, 2000

‘Fish’ – a solo exhibition by emerging artist Trevor MacKay.

 

* July 6 - 20, 2000

‘Rethinking History’ – a solo exhibition by renowned Canadian artist John Abrams.

 

* July 22 - 31, 2000

‘Out of the Frying Pan’ – a two man exhibition by Kier Kenny & P. John Burden.

 

* August 3 - 13, 2000

‘Other Works’ – a solo exhibition by renowned Island artist Brian Burke.

 

* August 10, 2000

‘Wind and Root’ – a book launch for poet Brent Maclane.

 

* August 11, 2000

‘Fundraiser’ – for Roberta Brown.

 

* August 17 - 27, 2000

‘From the Ground Up’ – a solo exhibition of sandstone carvings by George LeClair.

 

* August 31 - September 11, 2000

‘Paper World’ – a solo exhibition of paper artwork by Shayli Vere.

 

* September 14 – October 11, 2000

‘All Our Relatives’ – a solo exhibition of native artworks & recreated First Nation ceremonial tribal objects by Levi Cannon.

 

* September 1, 2000.

‘New Voices East’ – a poetry tribute to Island poet Milton Acorn with contemporary poets David Hickey, Carla Spinnazola, Lee Fleming, Keven Porter, John MacKenzie, Jill Lightwood, and Tristan Harris.

 

* September 21, 2000

‘Storytelling’ – with Wendell Boyle, Darren Peters, and the Carmichael Sisters.

 

* October 12, 2000

Symphony PEI kickoff event.

 

* October 19, 2000

Musical event with songwriter, violinist-guitarist Lawry Olafson.

 

* October 30 – November 2, 2000

‘1st Art Expose’ – show & tell featuring various Island artists.

 

* November 6, 13, 20, 27 – December 4, 11, 2000

‘Classes…’ – a six week series of ‘Classes in Life Drawing Techniques’ and a six week series of classes titled ‘Painting For Fun’ on painting techniques.

 

* November 17 – 30, 2000

‘Colour!’ + ‘A Collage of Color 8 x 10’s’ – a  two person exhibition  featuring acrylics by Patsy MacAulay and photographs by A. Neil Harpham.

 

* December 9 - 16, 2000

‘1st Annual Woodworkers Exhibition’ – featuring the works of Island woodworkers.

 

 

 

 

 

2001

 

* January 11, 2001

‘Art Expose’ – a group exhibition featuring the works of Leonard Shepard, Jenn Mutton, Lisa Learning, Paul Ness, Niel Harpham, Karla Londells, Shayli Vere, Fox Henderson, and Steven Balderston.

 

* February 3 &10,  2001

‘Toss Yarney’s Dating Connection’ – dinner theatre performances.

 

* February 8 -22, 2001

‘No Picks’ – Island Art Show  & Exhibit.

 

* February 10, 2001

ECMA Musical Event – Patricia Murry with Kris Taylor joined by Brad Fremlin and Rick Tersteeg.

 

* February 15 – March 6, 2001

‘For Women Only’ - Sculptural Exhibit, Featuring A Two Man Show -  ‘Four Women & Two Guys in Disguise’  by Carl Phillis & ‘Disassembling the Automotive Paradism’ by Ahmon Katz.

 

* February 14 & 23, 2001

‘Dating Connections’ – a dinner theatre performance.

 

* March 8 – March 20, 2001

‘Maid, Mother & Crone’ – 1st annual women’s  group exhibit with Women’s Day celebrations, featuring the works of Shayli Vere, Teresa Doyle, Sandy Kowalik, Sylvia Ridgway, Kate Poole, and Doreen Foster. [drummers and dancers on March 13.]

 

* March 22 – 30, 2001

‘Art Expose, Island Digital Show – newdigital indie videos and visuals.

 

* April 5 – 16, 2001

A Multi Media Group Show – featuring the works of John Hashem, Kent Walsh, and Charlene Adams.

 

* April 6, 2001

‘The Millenium Club Presents…Isaac and Blewitt’ – a musical event of original and traditional folk and blues..

 

* April 7, 2001

‘Chaz Guay & Back Alley Discs Presents…Francois Bourassa Jazz Trio’ – a musical event.

 

 

* April 19 – 30, 2001

‘Form in Figure’ – a group exhibit of works created from winter ‘life classes’.

 

* May 3 – 15, 2001

‘Winter Turns to Spring’ – an exhibit.

 

* May 17 – 31, 2001

‘Non Toxic Printmaking’ – an international group show featuring the printworks of  Debra James Percival, Hilda Woolnough, Leslie Dubey, Karl MacKeeman and many more.

 

* May 20, 2001

Poetry Reading – featuring Sheldon Currie.

 

* June 1 – 7, 2001

The Milton Gallery/Group Online Exhibit presents…‘Six Days in June’ –  an exhibit of multi-media works by Trevor MacKay, Karl MacKeeman, Denise Riser, Paula Carruthers and Marilyn MacDonald.

 

* June 7 – 26, 2001

‘Landscapes’ – solo exhibit, featuring forty new, east to west, landscapes of Canada by renowned Canadian artist John Abrams.

 

* June 15, 2001

Tom Wrath Book Launch.

 

* June 22, 2001

Acorn Press Book Launch of ‘Landmarks’, an anthology of new Atlantic Canadian poetry of the land.

 

* June 29 – July 31, 2001

‘Leaders and Heads’ – solo exhibit of new works by renowned Island painter Brian Burke.

 

* July 9 – August 27, 2001

‘Maritime Electric’ – a weekly, Monday evening, music concert series featuring high caliber Island  performers.

 

* July 13, 2001

‘Chaz Guay & Back Alley Discs Presents…Susan Arioli’ – a swing jazz & blues musical event with the Susie Arioli Swing Band.

 

* July 19 – 29, 2001

An Exhibition – featuring the new works of Irving Marshall.

 

 

* July 27, 2001

‘Chaz Guay & Back Alley Discs Presents…Hot Toddy’ – a blues musical event.

 

* August 2 – 28, 2001

‘Back to Back’ – a two man exhibition of paintings by Kier Kenny & P. John Burden.

 

* August 12, 2001

The Melissa Stylianou Trio – a musical event.

 

* August 16 - 28, 2001

‘2nd Annual Woodmakers Exhibition’ – featuring the works of various Island woodworkers.

 

* August 30 – September 30, 2001

‘I Woke Up In A Strange Place’ – an exhibit by Trevor MacKay.

 

* August 30 – September 30, 2001

‘Sucker Punch Kissing Friends’ – an exhibit by Larissa Muzzy.

 

* September 29 & 30, 2001

‘Studio Tour’ – presented by PEI Business Development.

 

* October 4 – 31, 2001

‘Sucker Punch Kissing Friends’ – an exhibit by Larissa Muzzy.

 

* October 19, 2001

‘Mille Club Presents…Madrigal’ – a musical event featuring the madrigal harp & guitar duo of Debbie Adshade (voice, guitar) and Judy Kamminga (voice, harp).

 

* October 26, 2001

‘Mille Club Presents…The Brent Mason Band’ – a musical event featuring acoustic folk & blues.

 

* November 1 – 14, 2001

‘Floyd Trainor & Sandi Komst’ – an exhibition of Floyd Trainer’s ink drawings and other works as well as paintings by Sandi Komst.

 

* November 3, 2001

Book reading by renowned Canadian author Janica Kulyk Keefer.

 

* November 15 – 30, 2001

‘[ren]aissance’ – an exhibit by Lorrie Jollimore featuring oilpaintings of Lorrie’s dog ren.

 

* November 29 – December 23, 2001

‘Photography and Photographics’ – an exhibit of photographs by Holly Trainor and digital photoworks by Paul Ness.

2002

 

* March 8, 2002

‘Out of the Cauldron Collective’s Interactive Art Show’ – a celebration of International Women’s Day with artworks by Ayelet Stewart, Kate Poole, Sandi Kowalik, Sylvia Ridgway, Christine Trainer and more.

 

* April 4 – 30, 2002

‘The Barn Show’ – an exhibit by painter Nan Ferrier.

 

* April 12, 2002

‘The Old Abby Jazz Band’ – a musical event.

 

* April 26, 2002

‘Spring Swing Dance’ – a fundraiser.

 

* May 2- 7, 2002

’12 12’s’ – a group exhibition of twelve emerging artists (12 high school students) with an opening by the Colonel Grey Jazz Combo.

 

* May 9 – 28, 2002

‘shawcasing pottery, photography and watercolors’ – a mixed media exhibition featuring the works of Jamie Germaine, Linda Packard & Linda Griesbauer.

 

* May 28, 2002

‘The Smith Bros…’ – a musical event featuring songsmiths Duncan Wells and Jamie MacSwain and tunesmiths Brad Fremlin and Ward Allan MacDonald.

 

* June 22, 2002

‘Heart’s Ease for John Joe’ – a musical event and fundraiser in support of Island Native Leader John Joe Sark and his family.

 

* June 26 – July 2, 2002

Susan Scalia – an exhibit of her work.

 

* July 3 – 16, 2002

‘Woodwork Exhibition’ – featuring the work of Karras Jeffery.

 

* July 8 & 9, 2002

‘Pride Week Poetry Reading & Art Exhibit’.

 

* July 17 – 31, 2002.

‘P. John Burden’ – his solo exhibit of acrylic paintings.

 

* July 31 – August 13, 2002

‘photography’ – an exhibit of photographs by Holly Trainor.

 

* August 1 – 14, 2002

‘The Road Kill Exhibit’ – an exhibit featuring the work of Susan Gallant.

 

* August 12 – 25, 2002

‘photographs’ – an exhibit of photographs by Sharen Brimberg.

 

* August 15 – 25, 2002

‘John Murry and Friends…’ – an exhibition of new watercolours by Rajko Kujundzic and John Murry.

 

* August 29 – September 10, 2002

‘photo exhibit’ – an exhibit of digital photo-works by Paul Ness.

 

* September 11 – 25, 2002

‘Michelle MacCallum Ridgeway Exhibit’

 

* September 27 – October 10, 2002

‘Portraits of Women’ – an exhibit of works by Alanna Jankov.

 

* October 13, 2002

‘Gods of Taste’ – a jazz musical event.

 

* October 17 – 31, 2002

‘Octoberfest’ – an exhibit of works by Island Artists.

 

 

 

2003

 

* January 1 – 30, 2003

‘Exhibit’ – Island artists show their work

 

* January  18, 2003

‘Second Orchard Blossoms’ – a musical event and benefit for Anderson House.

 

* January 24, 2003

Theatre PEI Presents…TheatrePlay’ – thespians in an evening of camaraderie and informal playreading.

 

* February 28, 2003

‘Exhibition Upstairs’ – a group exhibit featuring the works of Kier Kenny, Lindsay Victor, Jancis Miller, Chloe Cork, Ashlea Conway, Henry Purdy, P. John Burden, Paul      Ness and Lee-Anne Gass.

 

 

* February 28, 2003

‘Performance’ – a musical event featuring singer/songwriter Brooke Miller.

 

* March 15 – 21, 2003

‘Holland College Photography’ – a group exhibition of emerging photographers.

 

* March 29, 2003

‘The Actor’s Tool Box’ – an actors’ workshop with instructor Wade Lynch.

 

* April 1 – 30, 2003

Island Artists’ – a group exhibition of various Island artists and media.

 

* April 2 & 9, 2003

‘Final Bet’ – the shooting of independent filmmaker Adam Perry’s experimental dramatic short film titled Final Bet.

 

* April 9, 2003

‘Chapbook Launch’ – a literary event launching of first time poetry collections of Island writers: “The Medium” by Julie Dennison; “Poems, you say” by Judy Gaudet; and “scene, road” by Shauna McCabe.

 

* May 1 – 12, 2003

Island Artists’ – a group exhibit of various Island artists and media.

 

* May 10, 2003

Charity Art Casino’ – a fundraiser to further promote art showings and events at the gallery.

 

* May 12 – 26, 2003

‘Festival Port-Lajoie Presents…’ – a group exhibition by Island Acadian and francophone visual artists.

 

* July 25, 2003

‘Performance’ – a musical event featuring original & traditional folk and blues by Tim Isaac (cello) and Jim Blewett (guitar).

 

* September 1 – 21, 2003

‘Nicotine + Gravy’ – a group exhibition featuring work by Kier Kenny, Carl Phillis and Dragonfly.

 

* September 12, 13 & 14, 2003

‘The Ancient Art of Chain Maille: Take Two’ – a modeled exhibition of chain maille by Dave Howard.

 

* September 26 – October 9, 2003

‘Junctures That Define Peoples Lives’ – an exhibition of photographs by Alanna Jankov.

 

* November 1 – 28, 2003

‘Exhibit’ – a group show of works by Island artists.

 

* November 14 & 15, 2003

‘Birdhouse’ – a musical event featuring the original music of Chris Corrigan, Mike Mooney and Chas Guay, joined by percussionist Alan Dowling.

 

 

 

2004

 

* January 10, 2004

‘Performance’ – a musical event featuring Island singer/songwriter Brooke Miller with Saddle River.

 

* January 25, 2004

‘The Gallery Presents…Jim Fay’ –  an Irish musical event and CD launch.

 

* February 8, 2004

‘As Loud as Love Permits’  - a musical Anderson House Fundraiser with Christina Forgeron, Dan Currie, Dan Ledwell, Pat & Shante, Nikkie Gallant, Mitch Schurman, Mars Hill , Scott Parsons.

 

* April 22, 2004

 ‘Earth Day Concert’ – a musical event featuring Chastity, John Rehder, Silver Frith, O Beautiful Gaia, & The Kitchen Party.

 

* May 21, 2004

‘VRC Spring Concert’ – a musical fundraising event for the Voluntary Resource Centre featuring two acts: Faye Pound & Mike Mooney; and Brad Fremlin & Friends.

 

* June 5, 2004

‘Metamorphosis: Artists for Change Butterfly Art Show’ – a group exhibit.

 

*June 26 – July 8, 2004

‘Elemental Landscapes’ – a two person mixed media exhibit by emerging artists Natasha MacFaden & Holly Noel.

 

* July 3 – August 23, 2004

Island Scenes’ – by artist Kathleen Murphy.

 

* July 10 – 29, 2004

Marlo Dodge – a solo exhibit featuring traditional oil on canvas & folk art pastels on wood.

 

* August 2 – 16, 2004

‘Chainmaille’ –  an exhibit of the chainmaille workings of David Howard.

 

* August 14 & 15, 2004

‘Music to Live By’ – musical benefit concerts to raise awareness and financial support for AIDS PEI, featuring Heather Doiron performing jazz standards from the 20’s through 40’s.

 

* August 20, 2004

Paul Bernard and Este Mundo – a musical event with classical guitars.

 

* September 4, 2004

‘Member Appreciation Soiree’ – an evening to celebrate and boost the Kier Gallery Membership.

 

* October 1 – 16, 2004

 ‘Heroes “Common People Doing Uncommon Acts” – an exhibit of photographs by                 Alauna Jankov.

 

* October 3, 2004

‘Double Performance’ – a two act musical event featuring the singer/songwriters Brooke Miller and Rose Cousins.  

 

* October 16 – 30, 2004

 ‘Things I have Seen’ – an exhibit of works by Bob Williams.

 

* October 16 – November 8, 2004

‘Mother and Son’ – an exhibit by Johouna Van Waarden & Robert Hammon.

 

* October 30, 2004

‘Get Spooked With Clairvoyance & Media Personality’ – an evening of psychic investigation.

 

* December 10, 2004

‘Feature Video Event’– a premier screening of independent producer/director Peter Murphy’s “The Judas Box Part II: Bootlegger of the Damned”.

 

 

2005

 

* January 1 – April 20, 2005

artists in residence – David Howard, Kat  Murphy,  Keith Kennedy, Jim West,  & Kier Kenny.

 

* April 21, 2005

‘Hunting for Love’ – a premiere screening of  Mille Clarke’s feature video.

 

* April 28 – May 8, 2005

 ‘Cent Emotions’ – a solo exhibition featuring 100 paintings by Luke Leunes.

 

* May 12 – 24, 2005

Salon des Refuses de Isle – The Beater and Dozer Art Show and Celebration’ – a group exhibition featuring the works of twenty seven visual artists “of all ilks and ages”.

 

* May 27 – June 5, 2005

“My Life In Black and White” A Retrospective Of Sequential Art – a solo show featuring the ten year output of comic-book art by Peter Murphy.

 

* June 6, 2005

‘Gypsy Jazz’ – a music event featuring guitarist Duane Andrews and Island jazz group

La Funk 6.

 

* June 9 – 21, 2005

‘Drawn From Life’ – a group exhibition featuring the paintings and drawings of the Island’s “Lifers” (life classes).

 

* June 11, 2005

‘Best Kept Secrets of Song’ – a showcase of Island songwriters taking turns presenting their secrets and the stories that go with them. Featured are songwriters Christina Forgeron, Jamie MacSwain, Colin Arsenault, and Kevin Ryan.

 

* June 23 – July 14, 2005.

“150 Years of Streets” – a group exhibition on the theme of old Charlottetown celebrating the long standing beauty of older buildings in our city and commemorating the City of Charlottetown’s 150th  Birthday. Featured are the drawings and paintings of six Island artists: Nan Ferrier, Angela Kelly, Kier Kenny, John Macgillivray, Karl MacKeeman, & Jim West.

 

* July 14 – 28, 2005.

“A Kat’s Eye View” (A Free Art Show) – a solo exhibition, featuring the mixed media works of Island artist Kat Murphy.

 

* July 30 – August 18, 2005.

 ‘Numinous Landscapes’ – a solo exhibition, featuring the mixed media images and water colour panels installation of  Johanna van Waarden.