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Aug 22 | Artist in the Gallery with Scott Sawtell


Saturday, August 22, 2026
2 PM
Free | Registration not required


About the Program

Join exhibiting artist Scott Sawtell for an in-gallery conversation exploring the ideas, materials, and processes behind his work. Presented in an interview-style Q&A, this informal discussion offers visitors an opportunity to learn more about the artist’s practice and the themes explored in the exhibition, followed by an opportunity for audience questions.

This program is funded by the Jackman Foundation, Canada Summer Jobs, and the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham.


About the Artist

Scott Sawtell is a painter based in the Greater Toronto Area who has exhibited his work for over 25 years across Canada and the United States. Working from his suburban studio, his practice explores contemporary painting through a sustained and dedicated studio approach. Sawtell holds an MFA from the University of Waterloo and is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design. Alongside his studio practice, he has taught at Georgian College, OCAD University, and Brock University, and has curated exhibitions for institutions including the Town of Newmarket, the City of Kitchener, Oakville Galleries, and Humber College. He is currently focused on the continued development of his painting practice.


Image credit:
Scott Sawtell, Fractured Beats, 2025. Oil on canvas, 182.9 cm x 121.9 cm. Courtesy of the artist.
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