Artistes
Hudson
Artists
Artistes
Hudson
Artists
Artistes Hudson Artists (AHA) is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that supports a community of artists in Hudson, QC and the surrounding area of Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
With a population of just over 5000, the picturesque town of Hudson, Quebec, located on the shores of the Lake of Two Mountains, proudly claims a higher ratio of artists to residents than any other town in the area. The natural beauty of the area, and the charm of our historic buildings have provided boundless inspiration for many generations.
It all started in 1950 when five local artists — James Crockart, Goeff Ommanney, Mel Putnam, Campbell Wood and Vi Bryan, founded The Lake of Two Mountains Sketching Club. Over the years the club expanded and began holding regular exhibitions in St. James Church Hall. In February 1979 the club was renamed Artistes Hudson Artists (AHA) to reflect the bilingual nature of the region and of our membership.
Two art exhibitions, one in the spring and one in the fall, are held at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre in Hudson. Members are invited to display and sell their works over a 3-day weekend.
Our general meetings also feature fascinating talks on art or practical demonstrations by visiting artists. For a $15 fee, visitors may attend these meetings, held at Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre in Hudson, QC.
Art workshops given by our talented members or visiting instructors as well as social events are frequently organized. Come to learn some new skills and meet like-minded people. Receive 10% off all your in-store and online purchases of art supplies at Deserres with your AHA Membership.
Susan grew up in Hudson, moving away for 20 years before returning home in 1997 just before she turned 50. Her first introduction to art came while she was in her 40’s, living in Toronto. An astrologer read her chart and told her she could draw. Somewhat skeptical, she signed up for a course at the Art Gallery of Ontario aptly named “Drawing for the Absolute and Terrified Beginner”! Life got busy, and another ten years would go by before she was able to actively explore her newly-discovered talent.
Although Susan hasn’t had any formal art training, she has taken lessons from a variety of teachers over the past several years. Susan loves children and is especially fond of trying to capture their curiosity, innocence and pure joy in her paintings. An attraction to barns and landscapes can be traced to Susan’s wonderful childhood memories of days spent at Simon’s Farm in Hudson, her lifelong love of the outdoors, and an innate appreciation of textures and colours. As evidenced in her home, Susan is drawn to many different art forms, and is constantly looking for ways to explore and improve upon her creative spirit.
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