​New Sandy Gallant Exhibit at MacNaught History Centre and Archives 

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Today we share a 360 walk through of Sandy Gallant's art exhibit, on now at the MacNaught History Centre and Archives, located at 75 Spring Street in Summerside. The exhibit can be viewed in person; the art gallery at MacNaught is open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm.

 

Sandy devotes her time to family, friends and her other two passions: gardening and painting.

Sandy began oil painting in the early 70’s, studying with Ardis Desborough, learning the basics of painting, especially color mixing. However, with four children, that aspect of her life was put on hold. During those years, she dabbled with many crafts, including tole painting.

 

Upon retirement, Sandy returned to oil painting. She has also dabbled in acrylic, watercolor, and pastel, but she always returns to oil.

 

Sandy has taken classes with a number of local artist including Maurice Bernard, Anne Gallant, Arno Freitag, Lise Genova, Henry Purdy and many others; Sandy credits each of them as wonderful inspirations and supports.

 

Sandy belongs to a number of art clubs including the Summerside Art Club, Parkview Seniors Art Club and the Kensington Art Gallery.

 

Sandy's inspiration to paint comes from her garden, as well as the sea, our fishing communities, our beautiful patchwork quilt Island, and her multi talented fellow artists.

 

Unfortunately, in July 2022, Sandy suddenly lost the love of her life, her husband, Toy. This exhibit, “Sam’s Sentiments”, is dedicated to her husband's memory with endless gratitude for the love, support and encouragement he gave her to achieve anything she chose, no matter how improbable.

 

Exhibit Details:

Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm at MacNaught History Centre and Archives, 75 Spring Street, Summerside. Admission is free.

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