Updates

 

ARTA Gallery Group Showing

 

Distillery District, Toronto

March 31- April 12, 2007

Opening Reception: Saturday March 31 , 4-6 p.m.
Coastline Adventure
California   large product photo

February-March 2007

Wow ... What a beautiful area. I travelled up the coast of La Jolla to watch the seals during pupping season as well as stopped by the world renowned San Diego Zoo. Watching the seals truly inspired me. One was on his back and struggling to scratch his head and was so ackward and hilarious. I missed the birth of a seal by three minutes but here is a picture of the pup with proud momma.

Masters of the Chainsaw
Chainsaw Chix   large product photo

February 2007

Alicia is invited into "Masters of the Chainsaw". The new Woman's Division titled "Chainsaw Chix" is an international group of female carvers devoted to the craft of chainsaw carving. Hand-Selected to participate, these top female carvers from Germany, Australia, Canada and the US will battle the talented men of this art form for prizes, money and bragging rights.

Ridgway Rendezvous
Pennsylvania, USA   large product photo

February 2007

Along with 225 or so carvers from all around the world, Alicia participated in the Ridgway Rendezvous. Each carver donates a piece to the auction which raises money for the Make a Wish Foundation ... this is the largest event of its kind and an amazing experience. You can feel the air alive with the sound of saws but also the creative energy everyone is exerting. AMAZING.

Coca-Cola Ltd. Commission
Ronald McDonald House Charity Bear   large product photo

January 2007

Alicia receives commission to sculpt RMHC auction pieces Canada-wide. This collabrative effort brings artist and company together to create a truly unique piece of art that reflexs the goals of Coca-Cola Ltd. and the Charity. Though no piece is alike the sentiment of each piece is the same, our responsibility to spread love, hope and support to those in need to open up a brighter future.

 

Christmas One of a Kind Show
Toronto, Ontario   large product photo

November-December 2006

Alicia once again participated in the One of a Kind Christmas Show. As well as displaying for the entire show, she was also invited to participate in the Designer's Reception. Selected Artists were showcased to designers in a private room, to provide a more intimate surrounding to talk with the artists out of the bussle of the show.

KatRita Wood Project
New Orleans, Louisiana   large product photo Jerry Schieffer, Alicia Charlton, Joe King, Burt Flemming

May-Septemeber 2006

Along side carvers from across North America Alicia teamed up with Amy Canada (founder of The KatRita Wood Project) to help make a diference. Art created from trees downed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita helped raise funds for the rebuild efforts in New Orleans and surrounding areas.

Habitat for Humanity
El Salvador, Central America  

large product photo

Get Involved, Make a Difference: www.habitat.org

April 2006

Building Bridges, Building Hope
GV participants learn about poverty housing, development challenges and HFHI’s ecumenical Christian ministry and mission to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness worldwide. GV team members give of themselves as they work alongside homeowners and local volunteers of all backgrounds, races and religions. Learning about the host community’s culture, language and social practices as well as developing new skills and confidence are additional benefits of participating in a GV trip.