Popular Gore Artist to Usher in New Residency Programme

Talented and popular Gore based contemporary artist Joanne Borgman is set to christen Fusion Gallery and Studio’s brand new weekend artist in residence programme as it is introduced for the first time this weekend January the 15th and 16th in Lumsden.

When asked about the new venture gallery co-coordinator Michelle Wallis said “ We are very excited to be able to introduce a fresh and exciting concept within our gallery by inviting a diverse range of artists to be a resident artist for one weekend only. It offers them a great opportunity to showcase their talents as well as a chance for the public to interact with each individual to find out what their inspirations are for painting in the particular style they do"

" it is particularly special to have Joanne be our first guest artist as her work is quite sought after and she is very down to earth, a really great artist to interact with"

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Joanne Borgman has forged a name for herself within the last few years having sold hundreds of paintings both nationally and internationally, traditionally working in acrylics Borgman has recently shifted towards creating more mixed media pieces which are also proving to be very popular.

When asked why she agreed to the residency programme Borgman said” I admire what NSCAI has done by opening a gallery in Lumsden, I believe people should follow their dreams and my dream would to one day be a fulltime artist and work from my home in Gore”

Joanne will be working in studio while she is at Fusion and invites the public to come and see her while she is there. She will be available on Saturday the 15th from 10am – 3pm and Sunday the 16th from 11am – 2pm.

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