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.
Sue Rhodes began sketching at a young age, and as she grew older took various art classes where she discovered a true passion for painting animals. She participated in numerous workshops to further perfect her skills. She discovered ‘scratchboard’ in 2008, a medium that has existed for a very long time, especially in advertising and graphic design. Sue decided to teach herself this technique and apply it to drawing the animals she enjoys. A few years ago, she added pastels as another medium to create artworks. She has participated in numerous exhibitions, and her creations can be found in several private collections. When she’s not at her drawing table, Sue enjoys walking her dog, riding her horse, or simply relaxing with a good book.
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