The Gerry Collins Show – Ceramist Gerry Collins and Painter Gerard Collins
August 24 – October 13
The Gerry Collins Show was an exciting exhibition of two very different artists who share the same name. Thanks to the NB Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture for their support of this exhibition.
During the exhibition launch, we formally opened the AX Patio and acknowledged those who helped make it a reality. The space will provide much-needed additional room for spillover during events, and is already proving to be a visual draw to the arts and culture centre.
About Gerard Collins, Painter
Gerard Collins was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, and he has chosen to remain and make his art in the city he calls home. Collins’ influences and the self-imposed rules which govern his art, however, were drawn from the currents of twentieth century contemporary art. Considered to be one of the finest contemporary painters in the region, Gerard Collins has displayed his work in numerous exhibitions since 1977. His work can also be found in many important collections.
About Gerry Collins, Ceramist
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Gerry Collins obtained a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from University of Manitoba, followed by a Fine Arts degree from l’Université de Moncton. She taught Sculpture and Ceramics courses as a sessional lecturer at UdeM from 1999 to 2016 and was guest artist in public schools through the program “GénieArts.” Gerry has had numerous group and solo shows and has exhibited her work in the Maritimes, Quebec, Manitoba, France, and Italy. Her work is inspired and informed by her interests in the natural world, particularly topics in evolution, and in the nature of human consciousness.