exhibitions + displays

“The “The World As We See It “art show features artworks from the LeyDan Art Studio students and the LeyDan Artists Group artists. I have been teaching art for more than 20 years. This show exhibits the art and skills of some students I have mentored and instructed for more than 10 years and new students who have just started.

Creating art is a lifelong journey, but with effort and determination, anybody who walks on this path can achieve their set goal. Every student I mentored found an art path they could successfully follow. Some chose photography, 3D modelling for the game industry, digital or matte painting, photo manipulation, or traditional art. My home art studio is a place of boundless creativity, offering classes for children and adults, primarily in the evenings. The timing of your start is inconsequential; what matters is the determination to begin your artistic journey and the passion to succeed. I guide beginners to advanced artists through a rich tapestry of mediums and techniques, from drawing in graphite, charcoal, and pastels to painting in watercolour, acrylic, oil, and encaustic, and even sculpture in clay. We also explore the fascinating worlds of mono-printing and woodcut printing, but I always begin with the fundamental skill of drawing.” Leyla Aysel Munteanu MFA

November 19 – December 21

Reception: Fri. November 22, 6-8pm

8×10 Amateur Photography Contest 2025

Eligibility & Terms

This exhibition is open to ALL (adults and children) amateur photographers.

All photographs submitted online will be printed 8”x10”.

A maximum total entires for this exhibition will be limited to 130 on a first come first basis.

Enter in the categories/themes of:

1. Vacation Places

2. People + Pets 

3. Artistic + Abstract 

*The LAC/SEAA defines an amateur photographer as anyone who photographs as a hobby and does not earn from their photography on a regular basis or who has not had substantial training/experience in photography that would give them an unfair advantage over other amateur photographers.

Awards & Prizes

Over $700 of Photography Prizes to be won! Awards in EACH of the 3 categories:

1st Place – 18” x 24” Print ($95 Value)

2nd Place – 16” x 20” Print ($79 Value)

3rd Place – 10” x 14” Print ($57 Value)

*choice of canvas or dry mount to form core printed by SPEEDPRINT

People’s Choice – LAC Gift Card ($50 Value)

* can be used in the art supply shop, visitor admission, for future exhibition and event submissions, classes & more (visitor votes tallied at the end of exhibit, one vote per person)

Jurying

Entries will be judged objectively by a professional photographer(s) on the basis of creativity, visual impact, technique and use of the category/theme. Digitally an analogue (film) entries as well as adults and children entries will be judged together.

How to Submit Your Photos

All photos MUST be submitted electronically using the form below. Printed photos dropped off will NOT be accepted.

Complete the form below, and using the File Upload click, drag/drop your digital file from your computer, tablet or phone.

Check all boxes, sign, and complete the payment to submit your information and photos.

As part of your submission fee, your photo(s) will be professionally printed by Speedrpint Ltd. and then matted with a backer board provided by Framing by Anna, put in a clear protective sleeve and then displayed at the LAC in January.

Please note that only the first 130 photos submitted will be displayed. All displayed photos will be entered for a chance to win prizes based on the judges and people’s choice selections.

*The LAC and Speedprint are not responsible for formatting photo files uploaded. All files will be printed as is. Ensure your photo meet standard print quality, 8×10″ at 300 pixels per inch.

*Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Submission Fee: 

$15/submission. The entry fee includes professional printing and matting of each photograph (yours to keep after the exhibit), judging in the contest for a chance to win prizes, plus ALL photographs entered will be displayed in the exhibit.

Maximum number of submissions per artist is UNLIMITED.

Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, and curate the exhibition, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.

Schedule

Entry Deadline: Tuesday, December 17, 4:30pm OR when the maximum of 130 photos have been submitted

Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 3, 2025

Reception: Friday, January 17, 6-8pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, February, 27

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, February 28 to Saturday, March 15.

NO PICK UP BEFORE FEBRUARY 28. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE MARCH 15.

SUBMISSION FORM

Breathing Spaces unites the compelling works of Colleen Schindler and Grahame Lynch in a two-person exhibition exploring themes of stillness, movement, memory, and transformation. Through distinct yet complementary practices, the artists invite audiences to reflect on the interplay between presence and impermanence, identity and resilience.

Schindler’s Permission to be still focuses on mindfulness and connection to place. Inspired by landscapes in Nova Scotia, France, and Ireland, her richly textured drawings use oil pastels to capture layered impressions of time and environment. These works encourage viewers to pause and discover beauty in often overlooked details, reflecting an intimate engagement with the natural world and the fleeting moments of everyday life.

Lynch’s Of breath and water features fragmented self-portraits set against elements like rain, snow, and stormy seas, reflecting emotional states of vulnerability and strength. Using cyanotype and silver-based photographic processes, Lynch combines digital and physical techniques to create layered, collaged compositions that explore the fluid nature of perception and identity. His works challenge assumptions about sight and invite contemplation on the complexities of being.

Together, Breathing Spaces offers a thoughtful meditation on the shared human experience of navigating stillness and motion, calm and chaos. This exhibition invites audiences to reflect on their own connections to memory, place, and resilience, offering a space for introspection and discovery.