NewsLocal 2024 Manitoulin Art Tour showcases the best in Island talent By Expositor Staff - July 24, 2024 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp A sampling of art and artisans from across the Island Artist Dani Lynn Redgrift is a prolific photographer and her works were on display at the Welcome Centre in Little Current.photo by Michael Erskine Painter Pam Jackson works with portraits.Photo by Sharon Jackson Sophie Edwards set up her typewriter, yes a typewriter, on a small table and created poems on demand for visitors as far away as Sault Ste. Marie who came to Manitoulin specifically to attend the art tour.photo by Sharon Jackson Peter J. Barnett displays his photography at his studio in the Gore Bay Harbour Centre.photo by Tom Sasvari Artist Debra Lynn Ireland was holding court in the gallery upstairs at Turners of Little Current. Ms. Ireland’s work is usually on display in the gallery as she finds it more accessible for her followers than her cabin in the hinterland.photo by Michael Erskine Wayne Malleau has been a bonsai afficionado for 30-plus years. His love of this plant shines through. Beautiful mugs, platters and bonsai were on display at the Kagawong Park Centre for the Manitoulin Art Tour.photo by Sharon Jackson Knitter Dorette Carter has a studio at the Gore Bay Harbour Centre.photo by Tom Sasvari Gwendlynnn Gaudet’s jewellery was a big hit with visitors to the Welcome Centre in Little Current.photo by Michael Erskine Artist Petra Wall does watercolours and photography.photo by Betty Bardswich Barbara Edwards is a woman of many talents. Her gorgeous fused glass jewelry is a must see. Earrings, necklaces and rings are displayed in their studio in downtown Kagawong. Edwards Art Studio is a family affair where watercolours and paintings are on display created by Richard Edwards and Morgan Edwards.photo by Sharon Jackson Manitoulin Art Tour organizer Judy Boyd and four-foot buddy Cruiser join artist Donna Kanerva for a photo in her studio at home.photo by Michael Erskine