Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

The Kingston arts community is set to come together for a tribute art exhibition to the late Ivan Soudek, a beloved local known for his vibrant and thought-provoking works. In a heartfelt gesture, select works of Soudek’s will be donated to support the Skeleton Park Arts Festival, specifically their annual summer event that has become a hallmark of the community's creative landscape. This exhibition will not only celebrate Soudek’s rich legacy but also contribute to sustaining and growing this cherished festival.

Exhibition Details
Title: Still Waters
Dates: January to April 2025
Opening reception: Sunday, February 2nd with live music by Teilhard Frost (local multi-instrumentalist, specializing in traditional fiddle tunes) 2-4pm. (PWYC)
Venue: The Elm Cafe,303 Montreal St, Kingston, ON K7K 3G9
On-line sales available for Ivan Soudek's artwork listed below.

E-transfer: spafdirector@gmail.com.

Purchased art pick-up location is at The Elm Cafe 303 Montreal St.

“...Ivan had an artistic eye that was obvious at a glance. His choice of subjects, composition, and balance of light and dark, are immediately engaging. But I’m also struck by his deftness and confidence at every line cut with assurance into a clear block of wood or lino. Then there is the perfect transferring of black ink to the white page. The marriage of his art and his craftsmanship is perfect...” - Kingston artisan, Tim Soper

"...Ivan Soudek once lived across the street from our beloved Skeleton Park (a.k.a McBurney Park) in downtown Kingston. His front porch and windows looked out over the Skeleton Park Arts Festival main stage. He loved the festival square dances, listening to live music, and being surrounded by his community." - a friend, Jane Somerville