Nature’s Kaleidoscope

Native and Heritage Plants of the East Humber River
Art Show Opens April 24, 2008 at the King Township Museum
For more information on Kaleidoscope: East Humber River Artists,
contact meadowatch@sympatico.ca.
For information on the King Township Museum,
contact kingmuseum@king.ca or call 905-833-2331

Join us in celebrating the color, tenacity and grace of the plants of the East Humber River watershed. For thousands of years, the explosive natural diversity of the East Humber has been an abundant home to wildlife and people. The rich soils enabled settlers to grow their vegetables, fruits, flowers, and medicinal herbs.

A group of regional artists will mount their collection of botanical watercolors and "plantscapes" of the Humber Valley at the King Township Museum through May and June, 2008.

You are invited to the opening of Nature’s Kaleidoscope on Thursday, April 24th, 7-9 p.m., at the King Township Museum, 2920 King Road, King City, Ontario. Enjoy refreshments courtesy the King Township Museum and live music provided by the Arts Society of King.

The show will continue at the Museum as part of the Arts Society of King Studio Tour on the weekend of April 26th and 27th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and then during Museum hours, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesdays to Fridays, through May and June.

The artists have been painting together for several years. Because they all live near the East Humber River and draw their inspiration from the area, they call themselves Kaleidoscope: East Humber River Artists. Members of the group are Carole Ahmad, Fran Andreana, Donna Greenstein, Ann Love, Margit Sampogna, and Karen Taylor. Last year the group mounted a show at Daniels of Nobleton. All members of Kaleidoscope belong to the botanical Artists of Canada and have shown their works in exhibitions around the Greater Toronto area.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Ontario's commitment to the Humber River with the founding of the Humber Valley Conservation Authority. Next year, 2009, marks the 10th anniversary of its designation as a Canadian Heritage River.

Every day, individuals, municipalities and organizations such as the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority work to restore and protect these beautiful riverlands. The Nature Conservancy of Canada is also involved by acquiring key sites in the Happy Valley Forest, one of the headwaters of the East Humber. These two organizations will provide maps of their projects at the entrance to the art exhibit. David Love, a local naturalist, will offer photographs to complement the displays and exhibition.

Visit 17 studios / sites throught scenic King; meet over 25 acclaimed King artists; and browe for that perfect piece! Maps available at the King Township Museum, libraries and an e - version at www.artssocietyking.ca

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Nobleton King City Horticultral Society and the 100th anniversary of the Nobleton Women's Institute.