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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · 16d

Scenes from last night's Vernissage for the CIRCUITS café-based art show, capping off the inaugural season of the WIASC 🎨
Des vignettes du Vernissage hier soir, pour l'exposition CIRCUITS marquant la fin de la 1ere saison du CAAOI 🎨

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · 26d

To Sept 30 🖼
The CIRCUITS art show, at the Studio 77 café in Pointe-Claire Village ☕️
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LK Glickman; “Hope” is the thing with feathers (from Emily Dickinson poem), Mixed media & acrylic on canvas, 30" x 30” 🎨
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Jusqu'au 30 sept 🖼
L'exposition CIRCUITS au café Studio 77 à Pointe-Claire ☕️

A painting of a woman, surrounded by hibiscus flowers and hummingbirds

A photo of the Studio 77 café, from a table with 2 cups of cappuccino, looking towards several paintings on display

Close-up view of a painting of a woman surrounded by hibiscus flowers and hummingbirds

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Sep 7

On now through Sept 30th 🎉
The CIRCUITS art show, at the Studio 77 café in Pointe-Claire Village ☕️
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🎨 Donna McGee: "Inclined Planes"; Acrylic on canvas, 25¼" x 37¼"🎨
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Jusqu'au 30 sept 🎉
L'exposition CIRCUITS,au café Studio 77 au Village de Pointe-Claire ☕️

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Now through Sept 30 - The West Island Art Studio Circuit (WIASC) S presenting the CIRCUITS art exhibition at the Studio 77 café
www.facebook.com/Studio77Poin...
Jusqu'au 30 sept prochain, l'exposition CIRCUITS du Circuit d'ateliers d'art de l'Ouest-de-lile (CAAOI) au café Studio 77

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Sep 2

On now through Sept 30!
The West Island Art Studio Circuit (WIASC) is presenting the CIRCUITS art exhibition at the Studio 77 café 🎨
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Jusqu'au 30 sept, l'exposition CIRCUITS du Circuit d'ateliers d'art de l'Ouest-de-l'Île (CAAOI) au cafe Studio 77 🎨
www.facebook.com/Studio77Poin...

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Breaking News, to add this article in The Montrealer 📰
We confirmed Wednesday that 20% of the sale of artworks at this #artshow in Sept will be donated to On Rock Community Services for its Food Bank, Community Diner, Drop-in Center, & School Lunch Program 🎁
themontrealeronline.com/2025/08/wias...

WIASC art exhibition in the heart of Pointe-Claire Village - The Montrealer

WIASC art exhibition: enjoy the free café-exhibition at Studio 77 in Pointe-Claire Village this September, featuring artists of the WIASC

themontrealeronline.com

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 25

Story by @christinelongctv.bsky.social on @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social = Upcoming WIASC exhibition at Studio 77 📺
Aired at 6 last night & scheduled again on News at 5 today! 📺
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L'exposition du CAAOI en sept aux télé-nouvelles en anglais, hier & ce soir! 📺
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/vid...

Montreal: Latest Video News, Interviews & Analysis

Watch the latest local news shaping the city of Montreal, Quebec. Get top stories, exclusive interviews, and trusted in-depth analysis.

www.ctvnews.ca

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 25

The upcoming WIASC exhibition at Studio 77 was covered by @christinelongctv.bsky.social for @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social last night - scheduled to air again on News at 5 today! 📺
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L'exposition du CAAOI en sept aux télé-nouvelles en anglais, hier & ce soir! 📺
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...

Living with chronic pain, Pierrefonds artist finds new purpose in painting

When she was diagnosed with a mild cognitive impairment and a rare bone disease that results in chronic pain, Sandra Woods had to give up her career in Bioethics Research.

www.ctvnews.ca

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 24

Watch for @christinelongctv.bsky.social on @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social tonight at 6 & then on Monday's "News at 5"! 📺
There may be a story about our upcoming art show... filmed on Wednesday at the Studio 77 café and at the home-studio of WIASC Founder @sandrawoodsmtl.bsky.social 🎨
Stay tuned!

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 24

Écoutez les télé-nouvelles CTV à 18h dimanche & lundi, car Christine Long présentera un reportage sur le CAAOI... filmé mercredi au café Studio 77 ainsi qu'à l'atelier d'art de Sandra Woods - Fondatrice du CAAOI 📺
Pour notre exposition d'art "Circuits", en sept au Studio 77 🖼

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 15

C'est DEMAIN 🎉
La journée Portes ouvertes du Circuit d'ateliers d'art de l'Ouest-de-l'Île (CAAOI) 🎊
10h à 16h ⏰️
11 ateliers d'art 🧭
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Its TOMORROW 🎉
The "Open Studio Day" of the West Island Art Studio Circuit (WIASC)
10 AM to 4 PM ⏰️
11 art studios 🧭

#artscircuit #montreal #arts

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 13

Tune in to CBC Radio One (88.5 FM & online) Saturday 0830-ish for the live "All in a Weekend" show - culture, food, health, & music 📻
WIASC founder & artist @sandrawoodsmtl.bsky.social will be on to talk about our "Open Studio Day" taking place Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM across the West Island 🎨

A screenshot of the website for the CBC Radio One program "All in a Weekend" on 88.5 FM in Montreal

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 11

Thanks so much to fellow award-winning artist Anthony Bonaparte at The Suburban for covering our FREE Open Studio Day! 🎉
Sat, Aug 16 📅
10 AM - 4 PM 🕑
Addresses, details, & our suggested #Cycling Circuit (also useful for driving, bussing)
www.wiasc.ca 🧭
www.thesuburban.com/arts_and_ent...

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 11

Bonnes nouvelles ! Pas de pluie prévue, donc la journée Portes ouvertes d'ateliers d'art aura lieu samedi prochain ☀️
Venez profiter de cet événement d'arts GRATUIT à 11 ateliers à travers l'Ouest-de-l'Île de Montréal 🎉
Sam, 16 août 📅
10h - 16h 🕑
Adresses & notre Circuit Vélo :
www.caaoi.ca 🧭

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 11

Great news! No rain next weekend, so no "rain day" for our Open Studio Day ☀️
Come out & enjoy this FREE arts event at 11 locations across the #westisland of #montreal 🎉
Several studios will have #artscircuit Selfie Stands🤳
Sat, Aug 16 📅
10 AM - 4 PM 🕑
Addresses & #Cycling Circuit:
www.wiasc.ca 🧭

A screenshot of the landing page of the www.wiasc.ca website

A screenshot of the Media page of the www.wiasc.ca website, from which the Cycling Circuit can be downloaded

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 10

Some of the artists participating in the free "Open Studio Day'" from the West Island Art Studio Circuit (WIASC), on Sat Aug 16 (Aug 17th in case of rain)!
Drop in at any of the 11 studios between 10 & 4, & meet the artists who're creating the ART at the heART of our communities!
Info www.wiasc.ca

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 10

Voici quelques uns des artistes qui participe à la journée Portes ouvertes du Circuit d'ateliers d'art de l'Ouest-de-l'Île, le 16 août (le 17 s'il pleut) !
Passez visiter les 11 ateliers entre 10h & 16h et rencontrez les artistes qui créent l'art au coeur de nos communautés
[Infos au www.caaoi.cal

Reposted by CAAOI | WIASC

Sandra Woods, Montréal 🍁 @sandrawoodsmtl.bsky.social · Aug 7

A fun #goodnews story on group arts events, that are "seeing a surge in popularity with a new crowd hungry for offline social interactions"
by @samedwards.bsky.social for @theglobeandmail.com
#artscircuit
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...

Collage art is surging in popularity as a crowd hungry for offline activities finds a new way to stick together

At a Toronto magazine shop, avid crafters and first-timers are putting their phones away and finding a new creative outlet

www.theglobeandmail.com

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 7

We're in the news! 🗞📰
The Open Studio Day of the West Island Art Studio Circuit (WIASC) is coming up on Saturday Aug 16, from 10 AM to 4 PM (17th in case of rain), across 6 cities/boroughs of Montreal 🎨
themontrealeronline.com/2025/08/the-...

The WIASC Open Studio Day offers a rare glimpse into the creative spaces of 11 visual artists - The Montrealer

Unveiling the first annual West Island Art Studio Circuit (WIASC), beginning with a free Open Studio Day!

themontrealeronline.com

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 7

Nous sommes dans les nouvelles !🗞📰
La Journée Portes ouvertes du Circuit d'ateliers d'art de l'Ouest-de-l'Île (CAAOI) aura lieu le samedi 16 août prochain, de 10h à 16h (le 17 en cas de pluie), à 11 ateliers à travers 6 villes/arrondissements de Montréal 🎨
themontrealeronline.com/2025/08/the-...

The WIASC Open Studio Day offers a rare glimpse into the creative spaces of 11 visual artists - The Montrealer

Unveiling the first annual West Island Art Studio Circuit (WIASC), beginning with a free Open Studio Day!

themontrealeronline.com

CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 4

Some of the artists participating in the free "Open Studio Day" from the West Island Art Studio Circuit (WIASC), on Sat Aug 16 (Aug 17th in case of rain)! 🎨
Drop in at any of these studios between 10 & 4, & meet the artists who're creating the ART at the heART of our communities ✨️
Info www.wiasc.ca

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 4

Voici quelques uns des artistes qui participe à la journée Portes ouvertes du Circuit d'ateliers d'art de l'Ouest-de-l'Île, le 16 août (le 17 s'il pleut) ! 🎨
Passez visiter les ateliers entre 10h et 16h & rencontrez les artistes qui créent l'art au coeur de nos communautés ✨️
[Infos au www.caaoi.ca]

CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 2

We'll have #ArtsCircuit selfie stands at several studios, displays of artworks-in-progress, and even be showing set-ups for plein-air painting (painting outdoors) - like the Impressionists! 🖌
All for free ✔️
Details & participating studio info at www.wiasc.ca
For the Cycling Circuit, follow us here!

West Island Art Studio Circuit | Meet Artists & Explore Studios

Meet West Island artists in their studios during WIASC 2025. A free new art event bringing local creativity to the heart of your community.

www.wiasc.ca

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 2

Chat with local artists, learn about our creative processes, find out what inspires & motivates different visual artists, and much more - for free🎉
A can't-miss opportunity for art lovers, art students, and creatives of all stripes! 💥

A cycling circuit for the West Island Art Studio Circuit on August 16, 2025 (Aug 17 in case of rain)

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CAAOI | WIASC @caaoi-wiasc.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thanks so much to @cjad800.bsky.social radio for including our free Open Studio Day on their "What's On Montreal" page! ✨️
Come out & enjoy the "ART at the heART" of our communities, here in the West Island:
. Saturday August 16 (17th in case of rain) 📅
. 10 AM to 4 PM 🕙
. at 11 art studios 🎨

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