UniHeART Gallery
Current exhibition
Works by Laura Mahon
About the Artist
Laura Mahon Laura was born in Ottawa, Ontario in 1968. She enrolled in a full time fine arts diploma program at the Ottawa School of Art. In 1990 she won the Amelia Loabe Scholarship and went on to graduate in 1991. Before finishing Art School, she sold her first painting titled “Tiger Scape”.
After starting her career in art, Laura went on to exhibit in various shows in her home city and has won awards from The Nepean Arts League and The Ottawa Orchid Society. She is still exhibiting and has done numerous shows throughout Ottawa. Her works have been sold abroad and in North America. Laura is a self taught wildlife painter and her works focus on natural diversity with some natural landscape. Laura’s style is based on high realism in acrylics. One of the many goals in her career is to paint as much diversity on the planet and teach the importance of bio-diversity. She hopes one day to walk in the footsteps of other great wildlife artists and help contribute to conservation.
Email: tasmaniandevilstorm@gmail.com
Gallery Hours
The UniHeART Gallery is available to staff, volunteers and participants of the Heartwood/ Unitarian Fellowship of Ottawa community every day, Monday through Thursday (if the gallery is not reserved) from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and on Friday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. It is also open to the general public Monday to Friday by appointment (call the HH office at 613-241-5937).
The UniHeART Gallery provides an opportunity for our community to enjoy various forms of artistic expression throughout the year. Artists gain access to quality exhibition space, and they, in return, support and enhance Heartwood programs and the work environment. In addition to exhibiting their work in the UniHeART Gallery, artists may find opportunities to partner with individual member groups, offering workshops or one-to-one art instruction. The ongoing collaboration between artists and the Heartwood community demonstrates the benefits of art as an integral part of our daily lives.
Artist Application
Once your completed application has been received, it will be reviewed by the UniHeART Gallery Committee. We are committed to highlighting local Ottawa area artists.
General Information
Security: Although Heartwood House provides as much security as possible, we cannot be responsible for any damage or theft of work.
Vernissage: We highly recommend the artist hosts a vernissage sometime during their 2 month art show. Most sales occur during a vernissage. All regular room rental fees (max 2 hours) are waived for your vernissage, as an added benefit to the artist.
Hanging Requirements: We ask for a minimum of 15 - 25 pieces of art (depending on size). Two artists can collaborate to host a show together, if needed.
Artist Biography & Contact Info: You will be asked to provide a short biography that highlights your work, your creative style and your history as an artist. This information will be posted in the gallery and on the Heartwood & Unitarian Fellowship websites. You will also need to provide your contact info so that interested buyers can contact you to arrange the sale.
Artwork Identification & Price List: Each art piece will need to be identified with a numbered label that corresponds to the price list you provide. The price list (8.5 x 11 ) should include the name of the piece, the art piece number and the price. This enables viewers to match the art hanging on the wall to its name and price.
Fees: There is a $30 Registration Fee due at the beginning of your show to help cover the costs of the gallery. We request 10% of your sales be donated back to Heartwood and a donation tax receipt will be issued for anything over $20.
Contact Nana Adu for more information - UniHeART Gallery liason collaboration@heartwoodhouse.ca 613-795-9811