100 John West Way, Aurora, Ontario, Canada, L4G 6J1

Skylight Gallery

In Aurora, nurturing a high quality of life for residents includes fostering a love of the arts. Right in the Town Hall on the third floor, the Skylight Gallery is a fabulous open space topped by a dramatic skylight – an area devoted to exhibitions of work by local and area painters and sculptors. Backboards and track lighting are set up to display artwork in a striking setting, and admission to this ever-changing art show is free.

Most of the artists are from York Region, and occasionally beyond. The goal is to expose residents to the work of Canadian artists in a unique, convenient setting. The featured artist can hold a reception in the Skylight Gallery during his/her chosen month if they'd like.

For more information, contact Special Events Co-ordinator for the Town of Aurora, at 905-726-4762.

FEATURED ARTIST THIS MONTH

During the month of May, the Skylight Gallery will be featuring the artwork of:

MIKHAIL NIKITSENKA

Mikhail has built up his artistic skills by taking painting courses at the Academy of Arts in Minsk, Belarus and through painting expeditions with his friends from the Institute of Arts of the National Academy of Science. After moving to Canada in 2008, Mikhail dedicates most of his time to art. He mostly concentrates on painting landscapes using oil as the main medium. His paintings can be found in private collections in Russia, Belarus, USA and Canada. Mikhail has participated in numerous exhibitions and art shows in these countries.

Regular viewing times are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday at Aurora Town Hall (3rd Floor).

SKYLIGHT GALLERY DRAW

Each month the work of a different artist is featured. The draw for those who will exhibit in 2013 was held on Friday, September 7, 2012.

Twelve names are chosen and those artists are invited to have a show for one month during the year. Most of the artists are from York Region and occasionally beyond. The goal is to expose residents to the work of Canadian artists in a unique, convenient setting.