This April, The Gallery at L.E. Shore presents an exciting month of art and inspiration! We’re thrilled to launch Beverley Smith’s newest exhibit, It All Starts with a Scribble, alongside a special evening presentation where Beverley will explore her work, share the story behind her time at a residency in Tuscany and reflect on her 25+ year journey with The Gallery.
WATCH: A Visit to Beverley Smith's Studio | Artist Interview
In celebration of the show, enjoy this "behind-the-scenes" look at Beverley’s studio, creative process and more.
It All Starts with a Scribble: Opens April 5
Join us on Saturday, April 5 from 2-4 pm for the official launch of It All Starts with a Scribble, an exploration of her creative process and fearless experimentation. Featuring vibrant mixed media pieces that blend woven beadwork, paint, markers, and an abundance of lively, expressive scribbles.
The show primarily highlights works created over the past two years during Beverley’s time at La Macina Di San Cresci, an artist residency nestled in the picturesque Tuscan hills. Following each residency, Beverley carefully transported her pieces back to her studio, in the rolling hills south of Thornbury, where her creative journey continued.
Come celebrate the grand opening with Beverley! Enjoy refreshments, chat with the artist, and get creative with an interactive art display where you will mirror her process, creating your own scribbles - right on the gallery walls.
Following the reception, the show runs April 5-30.
No tickets or registration required.
Artist Talk: April 17
7:00PM
Set against the backdrop of her new exhibit, Beverley will take you on an enchanting journey to La Macina Di San Cresci. Learn how she discovered the residency, hear about her experiences living there, and explore the profound impact it had on her both artistically and personally. Beverley will also offer an insightful reflection on her artistic evolution, sharing highlights from each of her solo shows at The Gallery, from her debut in 1996 to her shows in 1999, 2002, 2013, 2019, and now in 2025!
This is a free event - registration is required.
About the Artist
Beverley Smith has been a professional artist since the early 70’s, graduating from Sheridan College (The School of Design) and a textile design college in Stockholm, Sweden. She moved from Toronto to the Beaver Valley in 1980, becoming well known for her textile art, murals (including the mural located in the L.E. Shore Library’s story tower), maps, and whimsical illustrations of the area.
Among her many accomplishments, Beverley ran a successful bead business called "Holy Crow Beads," served as the past President of the Society of Canadian Artists, and collaborated with Italian aid organizations in Northern Uganda, where she taught jewelry design and beading techniques.
