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July 2026 - Oksana Izio - Free Bird Paintings (Mouthpainting Artist)
My name is Oksana and I am a mouth painting artist, from St Albert, who specializes in acrylic and oil landscape/wildlife paintings. In 2012, I sustained a life altering injury which left me paralyzed from the shoulders down. While I was in the rehabilitation hospital, the idea of mouth painting was brought to my attention. I tried and failed but eventually started to get better with each painting.
My inspiration for my art comes from my educational background in environmental sciences and conservation biology as well as my career choices of working in forestry with wildlife. I was lucky enough to see many beautiful parts of Canada through my jobs and volunteer experiences and am very thankful to have had those experiences before my injury. I will never run out of inspiration!
As a mouthpainter, I have been forced to redefine the way in which I paint. It has not been an easy journey, but has been very gratifying to see my work be accepted so well by my audience. I have overcome a lot of obstacles living with paralysis. For anybody who doubts their own natural sbilities, I say: “Where there is a will there is a way!”
Thank you for your support and interest in my art. If you want to check out more of my creations,
follow me on social media!
My inspiration for my art comes from my educational background in environmental sciences and conservation biology as well as my career choices of working in forestry with wildlife. I was lucky enough to see many beautiful parts of Canada through my jobs and volunteer experiences and am very thankful to have had those experiences before my injury. I will never run out of inspiration!
As a mouthpainter, I have been forced to redefine the way in which I paint. It has not been an easy journey, but has been very gratifying to see my work be accepted so well by my audience. I have overcome a lot of obstacles living with paralysis. For anybody who doubts their own natural sbilities, I say: “Where there is a will there is a way!”
Thank you for your support and interest in my art. If you want to check out more of my creations,
follow me on social media!
May 2026 - YOUTH
The Barrhead Composite High School art students as well as the girl guides and the Barrhead Lego Club come together with our very own in-house children’s class students, to bring you an exhibit like no other! Reception is May 23rd from 1-3pm at the gallery. Light refreshments and snacks will be served as well as 4 outdoor tents will provide activities for the kids.
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April 2026 – Megan Leah
Live Painter and artist extraordinaire comes to the Barrhead Art Gallery from April 3 - 25th.
Photo Credit Tora Madys @ Toradactyl Media
Photo Credit Tora Madys @ Toradactyl Media
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Artist Megan Leah, produces works of art using various mediums to create layered art. Mediums have included household items such as Fabric Scraps, Coffee Filters, Tissue Paper, Glass, and Chicken wire to name a few. Images are often sculpted using Gesso or Paver Pole to hold mediums in place. Acrylic Paint is then used to saturate and enhance textures creating captivating images. Megan's methods of sculpting and painting are hands on. Texture of fabric, coffee filter and paper can inspire the foundation of sculpting trees or rocks on canvas to anchor and enhance depth that entices the viewer to want to step on in to explore more. Not every artwork is sculpted with additional mediums, although sculpture and paint are Megan's preferred methods. Megan's exploration of other mediums continues to grow and may be seen in harmony with current works of Art.
Megan is a Wife and Mother of 2 teen children and currently resides in Barrhead Alberta. Megan was born and raised in rural Northern Alberta on various farms. Rural farm life allowed the room to explore, study, encounter, and appreciate the landscape, animals and plant life. Landscapes are often Megan's choice of subject and occasionally focus in on a specific specimen or element found during explorations in nature. Often those who have viewed Megan's paintings in person have expressed a sense of calm and relaxation. |
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DONATED WORKS
An eclectic collection of works by past members - in memorium. Exhibit ran from Jan 2 - Feb 28
SPRING FEVER!
Will spring ever arrive…it can and it does at the Barrhead Art Gallery! March 6 to March 28
MEGAN LEAH
Live Painter and artist extraordinaire comes to the Barrhead Art Gallery from April 3 - 25
YOUTH
Youth from the Barrhead area come together for a month, featuring the works of the students from the Barrhead High School and of our in-house Kid’s and Teens’ classes from May 1 - 30
THERESA MUTH
Professional photographer and digital artist, Theresa brings a creative flair to the Barrhead Art Gallery from June 5 - 27
OKSANA ISIO
A mouthpainter from St Albert we are thrilled to welcome as a new member.
BARBARA TREVOR
Barbara mixes found materials with paint and other mediums to give you a delightful presentation!
ANNUAL FALL SHOW
Members showcase new works, never before displayed in the gallery. Details to be announced soon…
See our 2025 Fall Show Gala - Harvest the Art
See our 2025 Fall Show Gala - Harvest the Art
Annual Gala - TBA
We hold a yearly gala and hope to see you there. Details to come soon…