San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Gilda Pontbriand with Mexican muralist David Leonardo at the San Miguel de Allende Public Library, during her trip to that city during the months of February and March 2012.  David Leonardo completed his second mural for that library.

Latin American Heritage Day Award 2011

Latin American Heritage Day Award 2011  

Ottawa, Canada

Last August Gilda was granted the Latin American Heritage Day Award by the Mayor of Ottawa, Mr. Jim Watson.  She was selected among many candidates for her voluntary work during the last 20 years to promote Latin American culture in Canada and for her constant efforts to help people, organizations and countries in need.  She has donated more than 50 paintings to help fund raising events for hospitals, Doctors without Borders, the Canadian Leukemia Study Group, the Lung Association and many others.  She also helped in the organization of fundraising events for countries such as Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, Haiti and Bolivia when they were devastated by natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes and flooding.

Mr. Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa during the ceremony when Gilda was granted the Latin American Heritage Day Award 2011 for her altruism. 

Mr. Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, Gilda Pontbriand and the Honourable Mauril Bẻlanger, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier.

Gilda Pontbriand with Mr. Jim Watson, MPP Mauril Bẻlanger and members of the Provincial Government of Ontario.

Miniature Art as a Christmas Gift

During the month of December, 2011 I will be participating in three shows featuring miniature art, which are an excellent source to find a wonderful Christmas Gift.

Cube Gallery
Great Big Smalls VII

1285 Wellington St. W.  

Ottawa, K1Y 3A8   

Rothwell Gallery

Miniatures for Christmas Gifts

1718 Montreal Rd.

Ottawa,  K1J 6N5

Britannia Gallery

Small Wonders VII

2728 Howe St.

Ottawa,  K2B 6W8

Exhibition of Photography "Save the South March Highlands"

Beaver Pond Forest is one of my favorite places to walk, observe, meditate, learn and take shots of the beauty and richness of that amazing piece of land.  I have a particular interest in nature and I have taken amazing close-up photographs of my favorite trees in that beautiful forest.  

I am presenting an exhibition of photography entitled “Save the March Highlands” at the Ottawa Public Library from November 3 – 30^th, 2011 to share with people these beautiful images. 

My hope is to make people aware of that magnificent piece of land, which is one of the most ecologically significant and diverse areas in Ottawa and the danger we are facing to loose it forever.   We must try to save it and the proceeds of the sales of this exhibition would go towards that purpose.  

 

Ottawa Orchid Show 2011

First Place Mixed Media Category -  Somewhere in the Orient
Diptych  12 X 12"  and 6 X 12"

 First Place  -  Limited Edition Photograph "In a Cobalt Cave" -  8 X 12"

 Third Place  -  Limited Edition Photograph "Pink Dreams"  -  8 X 12"

 Honorary Mention  -  Limited Edition Photograph  "Meditation"  -  8 X 12"

Ottawa Orchid Show 2011

The 30th Annual Ottawa Orchid Show took place April 23-24, 2011 at the Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa, Ontario.

Over 175 pieces of art participated in the art show with the theme "Oriental Influence" and gilda pontbriand was awarded the First Price for her mixed media piece entitled Somewhere in the Orient.

She also participated with another painting and three limited edition photographs getting the First Price for her photograph entitled In a Cobalt Cave, the Third Prize for her photograph Pink Dreams and an Honorary Mention for her photograph entitled Meditation.

Beaver Pond Forest Photography

These Photographs were taken last November at the Beaver Pond Forest in Kanata, Ontario.

The rich texture and beautiful colours found in each one of these trees are really breath taking.  We have to stick together and try to stop developers from destroying this beautiful forest, which is a place for children and adults whether they want to exercise, meditate, go for a pleasant walk or learn about all the richness of this forest.

I am donating the money from the sales of these photographs to the association, which is doing the fundraising event to try to save this jewel.

Please visit my website at www.gildarte.com to get in touch with me.

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