Joanne Gervais’ Gallery

Joanne Gervais

Studio & Live Events Sketch Artist

Joanne’s career spans several decades starting with Business Administration, Fine Crafts, Fashion, Sports, Laboratory Science, Silkscreen Printing, Graphic Arts, then eventually, a professional in the Fine Arts (1996)

To date, Joanne has created 8500 paintings, drawings, sculptures, illustrations, cartoons and live portraits.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Painting, Portrait & Mobile Studios: Visits by Appointment

1746 Unity Rd. Kingston, Ontario, Canada K0H1S0 613-777-8451

@joannegervais.bsky.social

Kingston Portrait & Figure Artists group (FB)

Joanne Gervais

Studio & Live Events Sketch Artist

Joanne’s Happy Place: The Studio Barrack & Birch Bark Works

Unrestrained Nature oil Solstice oil/driftwood

Sunflowers in Pastels Split Waterfalls oils It’s All Downhill oils

Daylight View Night View

Bruce Kaufman

POET & EDITOR

Bruce Kauffman is a poet and editor living in Kingston. His written work has appeared in several anthologies and journals, two chapbooks, and five collections of poetry, his latest – still arriving. He organizes and hosts a monthly open mic, and produces / hosts a weekly radio show on CFRC.

Bruce Kauffman: Poet and Editor

About Bruce Kauffman

Bruce Kauffman is an accomplished poet and editor who resides in Kingston. Over the years, his literary work has been featured in numerous anthologies and journals, showcasing his versatility and talent within the Canadian poetry community.

Published Works

Kauffman has published two chapbooks and five collections of poetry. His most recent collection is titled still arriving, further establishing his presence and ongoing contributions to contemporary poetry.

Community Involvement

In addition to his writing and editorial pursuits, Bruce Kauffman plays an active role in supporting and nurturing the local literary scene. He organizes and hosts a monthly open mic event, creating opportunities for emerging and established writers to share their work. Furthermore, he produces and hosts a weekly radio show on CFRC, continuing his commitment to promoting poetry and the arts within the community.

Harry Jordan Chess Club

Kingston Chess Club

Nestled in the beautiful city of Kingston, Ontario, we’re more than just a club—we’re a community of chess enthusiasts of all levels! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, we invite you to join our friendly weekly meetings every Monday evening. Challenge your mind, sharpen your skills, and meet fellow chess lovers in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Come make your move with us at the Kingston Chess Club!

Harry will be promoting chess & selling some of his books & artwork.

Proceeds will go towards the

Kingston Art Tour’s 2025 charities

Ironwood Sword School

“Start your next adventure today!”

“Swordplay Lessons.

Historical Workshops.

Demonstrations & Entertainment.”

ironwoodswords@gmail.com 613-358-9642

Reilly Stares

“Rielly Stares is a Kingston- based poet and artist who is recently experimenting with collage.  She is the owner and operator of two companies:

Mystic Taxi the Decorator: Decorating

And

F’eng Shui, and Star Map Astrology.

Rielly Stares was educated at Queen’s University and lives and works in Kingston.”

riellystares@gmail.com

Writers & Company

Writers & Company

with

Bruce Kaufman & Meg Freer

Office for the Day

Gila Münster

Award-Winning Drag Queen Entertainer & Cross Stitch Artist

In November 2023, Gila was awarded the Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts Creative Maverick Award for her dedication to promoting working people through the arts. In June 2023 she was selected to march with the Toronto Public Library in the Toronto Pride Parade, protesting censorship in front of 2.4 million spectators. She is the first drag queen approved as a vendor for the Toronto District School Board, and the 2025 “Best Entertainment Services” winner in the Canadian Choice Awards.

Besides being a talented queen, Gila is a trained makeup artist, an award-winning slam poetry champion, a live singer in English and in Hebrew, standup comic, and public speaker. In her free time Gila enjoys stitching, which she has exhibited in galleries in Toronto and Kingston, and for which she has won awards in the Markham Fair. Outside of drag, Gila is a J.D. candidate at Queen’s University in Kingston, and a certified Project Management Professional with nearly a decade of award-winning customer-service experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For bookings:
For appearances:

Shop merch and stitching:
8 Gays of Channukah-The Musical:

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A Queen’s Court: Gila’s Home is Onstage Drag Queen Story Time

8 Gays of Channukah – The Musical Cross Stitch – “Vow-Lentine”

Cross Stitch Cards Gallery Opening Public Speaking

Judith Popiel

Since the war started in Ukraine Judith has been organizing events and assisting the families who have settled in Kingston since the war.

A Ukrainian Canadian raised in childhood on the Ukrainian Family Farm in Saskatchewan, her life has been rooted in the Ukrainian traditions and culture. She makes Sunflower Paintings and Motanka Dolls to raise money for Ukrainian Children.

Judith is an accomplished Interdisciplinary Artist and Teacher working in the mediums of dance, theatre, mixed media visual art, film and writing.

Winning her first award in writing in elementary school she has continued to write as a dance and theatre critic for Kingston Whig Standard, Dance In Canada, Performing Arts & Canadian Dance News.

Many of her poems have been published in many anthologies; recently in More Than A Gathering (editor Bruce Kauffman).

In 2016 her short documentary film,

Ellen Merrin’s Kitchen was screened on opening night of Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCCF)at Isabel Bauder Centre.

She is presently working on a book of poetry and a short documentary film about Children of Ukraine.

Wild Art Walk 2025

Enjoy a fall walk through the woods with a twist. The Wild Art Walk is an outdoor art show on a nature trail. The Wild Art Walk has two parts. A one-day exhibit that happens on October 4th as part of the Battersea Pumpkin Festival, as well as a month-long exhibit with installations set up on the trail for the whole month of October. Nearly 20 both professional artists and creative tinkers are participating in a variety of mediums- large sculpture, site-specific installations, paintings and more. Art pieces interwoven into the natural elements of the trail make for a surprising and inspiring walk through this already magical nature reserve area. Find the beautiful and the unusual.

The one-day exhibit on Oct. 4th is set up on the first 800m of the trail starting from the Battersea Rd trailhead.

The month-long installations are spread out along the whole 3km trail which is a loop and takes about 45 minutes or more to walk. The terrain ranges from easy to moderately hilly and uneven.

Contact:

Facebook Group:

Facebook Event Page:

Location: Milburn Creek Nature Trail, Battersea. 20 minutes north of the 401 at Montreal St.

Start the trail either from the trailhead on Battersea Rd —across the street from Battersea Ball Diamond (5167 Battersea Rd), or behind the Battersea United Church (2219 Wellington St.) It is a few minutes on the road to get back to the other trailhead.

Happy Sluggishem

Happy Sluggishem is a local artist and former student of Joanne Gervais. She doesn’t have live chickens – they wouldn’t fit in her Kingston, Ontario apartment and they often come with complications. To compensate, she has created a flock of all-nonsense, no mess chicks, each with their own unique personality. Rendered in oils, acrylics, and markers, her chicken portraits often depict young chickens who haven’t quite grown into their adult feathers and are not quite sure of their life-goals. Happy invites you to take one of these neurotic creatures home with you in the form of a painting, print, magnet, or decoupaged jewelry box. They are guaranteed to enhance your space and give your guests something to laugh about. Perfect for maximalists, animal lovers and the young at heart.

Romeo will ruin your morning Myrtle’s not as goth as she thinks she is

Vern snitches on the neighbors It’s a new dawn for Penelope

Old School Builders

Dave Gervais, owner of Old School Builders & head inspector of Old School Inspections will be on site to answer questions you may have in regards all things in regards construction, renovations, new build, inspections, from cement slab to rooftop.

Staff Temp

Examples of stairs/steps

Great Studio Addition with Breezeway to Main House

Got Qualifications!!

General Brock’S Commissary

55 BROCK ST K7L1R8

Authentically Local

Custom Gift Boxes

Specialty Teas/Coffee

Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream

Chocolate & Candy

Jams & Jellies

Mustard & Sauces

Locally Themed Art

Souvenirs & Gifts

Oscardo Indigenous Apparel

Fill a Ballot at Glenburnie

Tour site to win a Gift Basket

Kingston Portrait & Figure Artists Group

Member Artists will be creating portraits from the live model during the Kingston Art Tour.

If you are interested in posing for a 30-minute session sign up when visiting Joanne Gervais’ 1746 Unity Rd. Glenburnie site. Posing will be held in the portrait studio in the basement of house.

Due to time constraints, only a few people can be accommodated.

But if you are interested in getting a portrait done you can book a session for one of the weekly TUESDAY 10:30-2:30 sessions. Information below:

Not So Amateur Amateurs

COLLABORATORS KINGSTON ART TOUR 2025

THE NOT SO AMATEUR AMATEURS NON-PROFIT YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY

The Not So Amateur Amateurs have been entertaining Kingston audiences for over a decade, showcasing the dramatic talents of local youth.

Alongside our amazing productions, we also offer summer camps, travelling performances, face painting, character services and party rentals. A portion of the proceeds from all these projects goes to support young people’s theatre.

We boast over 15 years of excellence in providing top-notch and affordable programs and summer camps. This summer, we are offering a variety of fun camps including Lego robotics, buskers, games camp, CSI camp, musical theatre, ninja camp and so much more! With some of the best prices in Kingston, a Not So Amateur Amateur camp is sure to be the highlight of your child’s summer!

AN ARTIST FROM THE ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL CAN OFFER YOU SOME AMAZING DEALS ON THEATRE AND ARTS PROGRAMMING IN YOUR CLASSROOM. THEATRE – FACE PAINTING – PLAYWRITING – IMPROVISATION

Christine Harvey is a professional theatre practitioner with a teaching degree and extensive experience in the classroom including as a regular classroom teacher. She is an award winning playwright who has been published around the world. She has successfully directed over 150 plays. She currently runs The Not So Amateur Amateurs non-profit young people’s theatre company and the Kingston Kiwanis Music Festival.

PERFORMANCES, SUMMER CAMPS, PARTY RENTALS, FACE PAINTING AND SO MUCH MORE!

613-314-3505

Tallack Martial Arts

DEMO & LION DANCE TEAMS

The Tallack Martial Arts Lion Dance Team is a group from Tallack Martial Arts in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, that performs traditional Chinese lion dances, combining the art form with Shaolin Kung-Fu. The team is led by Sifu Robin Young & coach/lead dancer Jennifer Ecclestone & performs at various community events, such as cultural festivals, library events, & public gatherings.

AND

THIS YEAR THE TEAMS WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE

KINGSTON ART TOUR 2025

AT THE JOANNE GERVAIS’

1746 UNITY RD. GLENBURNIE STUDIOS

KINGSTON K0H 1S0