Details for "Nov 27 - Community Open Studio: Peer Critique w/ Ciel Ellis, SFCA"
COMMUNITY OPEN STUDIO: PEER CRITIQUE WITH CIEL ELLIS, SFCA
Friday, Nov 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Peer Critique is back for an evening of in-person discussion, connection, and artistic exchange with Ciel Ellis, SFCA.
Join the Federation of Canadian Artists for an evening of constructive feedback, artistic growth, and community connection at our Peer Critique Community Open Studio. Hosted by senior Signature members, experienced artists and instructors, this supportive, artist-led session invites participants to bring their artwork for thoughtful discussion and critique among fellow artists.
Whether you're preparing work for exhibition, seeking a fresh perspective on a piece in progress, or looking to strengthen your practice through meaningful dialogue, this open studio provides a welcoming environment to share your work and engage with other artists.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Bring 1 artwork for group critique
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Receive constructive feedback in a supportive, peer-based environment
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Connect and network with fellow artists
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Gain insights from experienced juror and instructor Kit Bell, AFCA
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Enjoy a relaxed and encouraging studio atmosphere
This event is open to artists of all skill levels. Space is limited to ensure each participant has an opportunity to receive meaningful feedback. Participants are encouraged to attend the full duration of the event and contribute to the peer critique of other artists' work.
About THE FACILITATOR Ciel Ellis
All my life, I could never shake the feeling that I experienced things differently than others, that my emotions, preferences, and sensitivities were closer to the surface. I now see this as one of my greatest gifts.
My paintings begin in the dirt, literally, as I tend the many exotic roses, peonies, and tulips that I grow, nurturing the potential that is developing.
Making my art engages me with beauty. I see and feel deeply nourished by the subjects that I paint, unlike anything else I've experienced.
The making of art is really about completing a relationship between the light and darkness of my subjects, which reflects the creative process and serves as a metaphor for the human experience.
The work of Georgia O'Keeffe, Thomas Darnell, Mickie Acierno, Gerry Thompson, Sandy Terry, Renato Mucillo, Simon Barlow, Robert LeMay, Grazyna Wolski, and Jenny Fusca are among the artists who inspire me. In studying these artists, I discovered a window into realism and sensuality, key elements I aim to explore in my own work.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: DIANDRA SUMMERTON
Facilitated by Diandra Summerton, Fine Art Consultant and Founder of The Art Index Collective. Diandra began her professional relationship with the Federation of Canadian Artists as a Fine Art Consultant in 2022, was honoured with the Federation's Newcomer of the Year Award in 2023, and continues to support its community through the Community Open Studio program. She is also a member of the Canadian branch of the International Watercolor Society.