Expression in Art

Our 21^st anniversary show and sale was successfully celebrated at St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, Oakville on November 6, 7 and 8, 2009. Opening night drew a full crowd for wine and gourmet refreshments catered by Troyanda Catering, who was our gala sponsor.

Raya Shadursky, our press and communication’s representative, was the MC who introduced Archbishop Yurij to lead us in prayer and blessings for a successful show. Raya Shadursky introduced the chairperson Olya Janschula who provided new information for the chapel building fundraiser. The chapel plans have been approved and building permits issued. We are hoping to see groundbreaking in late fall 2009.

The St. Volodymyr Expressions in Art Committee initiated the fundraising in honour of “1000 years of Christianity” in Ukraine in 1988, after the then new St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre had opened in June 1988, in Oakville, Ontario. The goal was and still is to raise funds towards church projects, renovations and building funds by providing a venue for Ukrainian and Canadian artists. This is a once a year, 3 day special event, for the broader community in southern Ontario. For the last five years, we have been fundraising for the chapel, which is coming to realization this year.

This show was spectacular! Our art media ranged from pottery, glassware, jewellery, sculpture, as well as oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings. The committee researches and takes pride in choosing established and renowned artists, as well as new artists, for the show each year.

We were supported by two major Gold Sponsors this year, SO-USE Credit Union and Ukrainian Credit Union. Gala Sponsors were Troyanda Catering, Buduchnist Credit Union and Mitchell, Bardyn and Zalucky, LLP (V. Lishchyna).

Patrons were Karpaty Export Import Ltd, Alex Kostiuk, Royal Lepage Real Estate, Meest Corporation Inc., William Hunt, Sotheby’s Real Estate, The Wellness Institute - Dr Rodak, St. Barbara’s Pharmacy Limited (West End Pharmacy), La Petite Chef - T. Shabotynsky and Flowerland - K. Podopryhora.

We would also like to thank the following for their kind donations, St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, Fresh and Tasty, and Dimpfelmeier Bakery. As well, a big thank you to all the artists and friends, who made donations to the raffle and the silent auction.

This years 2009 committee consisted of chairperson Olya Janschula, Ludmyla Reszytniak, Annie Mishchenko, Olga Adamec, Nadia Hunt, Ludmila Lavrinuk, Raya Shadursky, Tamara Koszarny, Lesya Tymoshenko, Maria Shapka, Kathy Podopryhora (Flowerland, Brampton), and Oksana Rewa. A special thank you to Katherine Sametz for performing the musical interlude. Her expertise and long standing commitment to our event is greatly appreciated.

We applaud our gentlemen volunteers for 2009, Vince Adamec, Nick Mishchenko, Valentyn Lavrinuk, Dennis Hunt, Eugene Shapka, Victor Koszarny and Michael Duchnay. Our tireless volunteers include Kathy Matkowsky, Anisya Borowyk, Valya Halievska, Marusia Koszarny, Marika Zdaniw, Luba Pryszlak, Vera Sokolowsky and Natalie Semehen.

A special thank you, to Lee Janschula for making our 20^th anniversary DVD last year as well as photographing our all our Expressions in Art shows for the past 21 years. Television coverage was provided by Kontact and Svitohliad on OMNI TV.

As always, thank you to the St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre administration office for hosting our show and Valya, our caretaker, for her help and enthusiasm. We received extra partitions from Mr. Alex Ochrym, (Consultec Ltd) for which we are very grateful.

An exciting time was had by all with all the raffle draws and the very successful silent auction. Thank you all for your support.

Donations to St. Volodymyr Cathedral, Chapel Building Fund will be accepted at St. Volodymyr Cathedral, 406 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON, M5T 2S6. Charitable income tax receipts will be issued for your donations. If you wish to make a donation using your credit card, then visit www.stvolodymyr.ca and click on the “Donate Now through CanadaHelps.org icon”.

Next years Expressions in Art show and sale will be held on November 5, 6 and 7, 2010.
See you there.

Olya Janschula For the Expressions in Art committee
and The Chapel Fundraising Committee

Expressions in Art

The 2010 Art show and sale -- November 5, 6 and 7 See you there.

The 2010 Art show and sale -- November 5, 6 and 7
See you there.