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"Where I was born and how I lived is unimportant. It is what I have done and where I have been that should be of interest." -- Georgia O'Keeffe Art is a harmony parallel with nature. -- Paul Cezanne
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My Shining Hour with Vivien Kershaw
May 8, 2025
"World Premiere on VE-Day, May 8, 2025 at The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 155, 13 Grosvenor St. N., Southampton, ON. Viv is portrayed by her niece Stevie Vallance who sings WW2 Love Songs. "After the War they offered her a scholarship to paint, which is all she ever wanted to do. And to have many cats."
Lives Lived: The Art of Vivien Kershaw (1920-2007)
Southampton Art Gallery - Upper Gallery
August 1 to September 1, 2008
Click here for Gala Opening Invitation - August 1
"Ms. Kershaw was a WWII veteran and an avid art student; studying under such esteemed teachers as Arthur Lismer, as well as various instructors at the Southampton Art School, in its early years. Ms. Kershaw spent most of the summers of her life painting from her cottage in Southampton. This special exhibit, entitled Lives Lived: The Art of Vivien Kershaw, will honour the cultural heritage of our community." ~ Aly Boltman, Southampton Art Gallery Manager
201 High St.
Southampton, Ontario
N0H 2L0
(519) 797-5068 or 1 (800) 806-8838
http://www.theartschool.org
email: artgallery@bmts.com
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The Red Door: Vivien Kershaw's first Gallery Show
The Alexandra Luke Gallery, Muskoka
June 2, 2007
Presented by Wendy Moses, of The Alexandra Luke Gallery Muskoka, with 'live' Jazz accompaniment by jazz vocalist Stevie Vallance and Ted Quinlan (guitar). The show opens June 2 and runs until June 17. Stevie believes her 'Aunt Vivvy' is one of her greatest inspirations. Come open 'The Red Door' and step into the h'art of Vivien Kershaw. 100% Proceeds donated to Toronto Humane Society.