Founded in 1894 and still going strong, the Women's Art Society of Montreal brings together people with a passion for the arts--visual, literary and musical--and showcases artists from our vibrant city.
The last meeting of the year featured the jazz ensemble of Dave Laing (drums) Greg Clayton (guitar) and Paul Johnston (bass) who performed as well as providing a master class of sorts, initiating us into the inner workings of jazz improvisation. As in all art forms, effortless on the surface, complex below that surface.
Before the performance, the Annual General Meeting was held, and we took time to recognize Carol Lodge, now a member for 25 years! Congratulations and thank you for your loyal support.
Carol Lodge and Leslie Cohen
Dave Laing
Greg Clayton
Paul Johnston
President Leslie Cohen has put her heart and soul into Women's Art this year, working tirelessly, continually bringing new ideas to the table and finding ways to adapt to the ever changing cultural environment. Energetic, engaging, always ready to listen to the needs of the members, she has provided innovative leadership. From all of us, an appreciative thank you, Leslie!
Here are Dave Laing, Greg Clayton and Paul Johnston performing Body and Soul
Judith Pickard has been WASM's web engineer and blogger, joined in September 2011 by Jackie Rae Wloski.
Elaine Bacal has stepped in to update the blog.
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