Current & Upcoming Exhibits and Art News

A selection of my new still life pastel paintings is on exhibit at:

 Village Studios, Stratford

Some works from my "Within These Pages" are available and are a collection of still life pastel paintings that explores the the written word through art. 

Also a selection of my paintings from a new still life series is also on exhibit. "Out of the Dark" is a new body of work I am presently completing where I examine the beautiful impact of light in the darkness. Each of my still life paintings have a unique and wonderful quality that I capture in these series of work. 

 Village Studios 

24 Downie Street

Stratford , ON 

519-271-7231

Wed to Sat 10-4

I am happy to announce that three of my paintings were juried into the 

9th Annual Members Show

Online at: Pastel Artists.ca

Opens:  December 1st, 2021 

 All three of my submissions where accepted into the show and the show can be viewed online from the comfort of your home by clicking on the link below.

I am thrilled to announce that I have won an Honourable Mention Award in this competition for my painting 

"A Twist in the Night"

I am happy to be participating in this show along with such amazing pastel talent with my three still life pastel paintings. 

Check it out!

I am happy to announce that the painting I submitted to the 

2022 Federation of Canadian Artists 

Animalis Exhibition 

was juried in!

 I will be shipping my painting out to Vancouver where it will be on exhibit/sale at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island.

 March 8th - March 20th , 2022 

Animalis is an exhibition where all artworks feature animal subject matter. You will see domestic, wild and rural animals!

I will post a link to the show here after March 8th.

Federation Gallery

1241 Cartwright St

Vancouver, BC.

The 2021 Square Foot Show at:

Westland Gallery, London 

has ended for this year.

 I look forward to exhibiting at this show again in 2022.

Thanks to all who came to visit the show and see the unique selection of square foot artwork that was available.

 Westland Gallery exhibits established and emerging artists from London and area. Each year they host a unique show where all pieces are One Square Foot 

(outside dimensions)

Westland Gallery

156 Wortley Road, 

(at Bruce)

London, ON

519-601-4420

I am thrilled to have earned my 

Master Pastel Artist

designation!

  Master Pastelist level status is awarded for participation in juried exhibitions 

and by award recognition 

for outstanding work.   

 Pastel Artists of Canada's aim is to "promote public appreciation and knowledge of the soft pastel medium in Canada; to improve the growth and skills of Canadian artists working in this fine art medium, and to promote fellowship among pastel artists nationally and worldwide". 

As a Master Pastelist, I am entitled to use the prestigious 'MPAC' designation after my name. 

Denise Nonomura, PAC, MPAC, SCA

I am honoured that I have been accepted into the historic Society of Canadian Artists as an Elected Member!

 Elected membership is a juried process.  My work and experience was adjudicated by five Elected members from  across Canada who represent a wide variety of experience, medium and style.  

 "Art is a voice. And in Canada – where our unique diversity of language, landscape and passion nurtures the creative spirit like few other places on earth – our artists comprise a chorus." SCA

As an elected member I am entitled to use the prestigious 'SCA' designation after my name. 

Denise Nonomura, PAC, SCA

I would like to acknowledge funding support from the

 Ontario Arts Council, 

an agency of the Government of Ontario.

Oct 17, 2020 to Feb 28,2021

Gallery Stratford

Stratford, Ontario

"Portraits of a Pandemic"

is a collection of drawings completed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The exhibit explores the humanity of the pandemic.

I was awarded a grant from the Ontario Arts Council for exhibition assistance for my project 

Portraits of a Pandemic

which was on exhibition at Gallery Stratford.

Thank you OAC!

So excited to share the news that my pastel

 "A Twist in the Night" 

won THIRD place in the 

Federation of Canadian Artists Chapter Challenge Competition!

"A Twist in the Night" 

One of a new series of still life paintings created in my favorite medium of soft pastel.

This is an national online exhibition and competition featuring juried artworks by members in Chapters of the Federation

My win also carries an award to the Toronto Chapter. Thrilled to be recognized with this award. 

The full exhibition can be seen by clicking on the link below.

So excited to share the news that my pastel

"Almost Tea Time" 

 has won a THIRD Place Award in the

 FCA TORONTO "Show Up Show" Competition!

Sept 16 to 30, 2021

 Art of Emotions Gallery

318 Oakwood Ave.

Toronto, ON 

Open Daily 11-4

 This exhibition celebrates the re-emergence of a chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists in Toronto with their first live exhibition. 

I am very proud to have two paintings juried into this wonderful show of talent.