Experience Rules Art in the County

Each year, Art in the County displays the fabulous work of County artists and artisans.  All of the artwork displayed is carefully chosen by three distinguished and experienced art experts who are professionally qualified jurors.  This year is no exception; Pat Durr, George Wale and John de Visser will be solely responsible for the content of the 2010 show, the Jurors' Choice Awards and Honourable Mentions.

Pat Durr


For over 40 years, Pat Durr has been dedicated to the creation of visual art in a variety of media, ranging from drawing, painting and installation, to video and the web.  Recipient of numerous awards, her works are found in public, private and corporate collections in Canada, USA, England and Israel. Pat is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

  

George Wale   

Currently the Director of Programs for the Burlington Art Centre, George is responsible for the planning, implementation, marketing, advertising, and evaluation of all arts programming for the Art Centre; including twenty temporary exhibitions annually, education related to exhibitions, studio courses and outreach services, permanent collection of contemporary Canadian ceramics, and guild related exhibitions and workshops.

 John de Visser

A resident of Cobourg, John is a Photograher and Author of numerous books and publications.  His outstanding collections include "Newfoundland Souvenir," "Spirit of the Garden," "Rideau," "At the Water's Edge," "Summer Cottages," "Muskoka," "Georgian Bay," "Grand River Reflections," "Credit River Valley," and "Thousand Islands." In 1994, John was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communication.