2010 is the Year of the Tiger – not just the Chinese lunar calendar one – but also, us, the artist members of the Tiger Group - Rick Cook, Robin Laffier, Bill Powell, Eric Ranveau, John Stirling, and our newest associate apprentice, Don Graves.   Just for starters, we have back to back shows coming up:     All of the Tigers are getting special work ready for the Dundas Valley School of Art’s 40th annual Art Auction on April 10th. The auction features over 1500 original works. Don’t miss it. For more information call 905-628-6357. www.dvsa.ca

The Hamilton Conservatory of the Arts at 126 James Street South will feature a Tiger Group Show from March 21 to April 17. This is a first for us at the Conservatory, so please try to attend. Call Victoria Long-Wincza at 905-528-4020 for more details. www.HCarts.ca   The Art Gallery of Hamilton has many of the 2008-09 works of the Tiger Group in their boutique for rent or sale. Art rental is a great way to try out pieces for your home or office. www.artgalleryofhamilton.on.ca   Something new and very special – in January, the Burlington Art Centre will be featuring recent works by Bill and Eric in their Art Etc. … Gift shop and art rental. Now Burlington residents can get up close and friendly with some of our pieces.   The upcoming Art Bus Tour & Open House at the Tiger Group Studio Gallery will be Fridays, March 12, April 9, and May 14 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Please drop by our studio/gallery for a visit. Special thanks to Acclamation Bar and Grill (191 James North, Hamilton) for providing fabulous food for our tour nights. www.acclamation.ca

OTHER NEWS The Tiger Group has taken on an associate apprentice.Don Graves retired in 2001 after a 35 year career as a musical theatre conductor, singer, and educator, the last twelve years as Dean of Arts at Sheridan College, Oakville. Don is redirecting all his creative juices into establishing a career as a fine artist. He brings a wealth of cultural knowledge to group.