AAEV: Artist Charles E. Ferguson

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Charles E. Ferguson

dates

B.C. Society of Fine Arts (Vice-President 1921)
British Columbia Artist (B.C.A., 1921)

Charles E. Ferguson was an early exhibitor in Vancouver. McMann notes his middle intial as "A", as does the exhibition catalogue for the annual show hosted by the Vancouver Exhibition in 1924.

Ferguson exhibited in the 1920 Annual Exhibition of the B.C. Society of Fine Arts, held at the Vancouver School Board offices on Hamilton Street.

Also, per card file at Vancouver Art Gallery Library:
B.C. Society of Fine Arts: May 1924
Vancouver Exhibition: 1925

Exhibitions

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

DATE	EXHIBITION	LOCATION

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

DATE EXHIBITION ARTWORK

1915 April BCSFA   Works by Members Interior

The Lost Lagoon

Gateway, Birnam

San Miguel Mission, California

Clark Drive

The Bridge

Banbury Cross

Design for Bookplate

Design for Bookplate

1920 September 18 - 25 BCSFA   Annual Exhibition Tryptich for Altar-piece
Embodying six ancient Celtic Legends

1921 Sept. 19 - 24 BCSFA   13th Annual Exhibition Monmow Bridge, Monmouth

Courtyard, Le Petit Seminaire, Quebec

Fire Screen embroidery design

1922 Sept. 16 - 23 BCSFA   14th Annual Exhibition Moonlight, Lulu Island

The Green Door

The Promenade

1923 May 12 - 19 BCSFA   15th Annual Exhibition Winter

1924 May 3 - 17 BCSFA   16th Annual Exhibition Etching, The Red Lion

Spring, Japanese Garden

Plum Blossom in Japanese Garden

1924 Aug. 9 - 16 Vancouver Exhibition   Annual Exhibition Japanese Arch

1946 July 2 - 28 VAG   Jubilee Exhibition The Lost Lagoon

1950 April 25 - May 14 BCSA   40th Annual Exhibition Ship

References

The Gold Stripe - Volume One
      1918, Christmas. Published by the Amputation Club of B.C., Vancouver
      216 pages (including text, advertisements and photographs)
      Heavily illustrated by many early Vancouver artists.
      Includes one illustrated poem by Ferguson; brief biography of Ferguson (see below).

THE FINE ARTS IN VANCOUVER, 1886 - 1930 (refer to THOM)

Clippings

"Mr. Charles E. Ferguson shows much artistic knowledge and finished craftsmanship in the three works catalogued in his name at this exhibition. They indicate long and careful study of drawing and a rare capacity for design. His "Lady of the Renaissance", a more or less conventional adaption of 14th century Italian art, he has given us an example which is a surprise to find in this far western city. His "Knighthood - A Roll of Honor," No. 61, presumably intended for the presentation of a list of names, is a noteable specimen of design and clean and accurate work while his "Le Petite Seminaire, Quebec", attracts by the admirable lighting and sense of values."
From "With The B.C. Artists", by "A Visitor"
Vancouver Daily Province, September 27, 1916

"Though but a small organization, numerically considered, the B.C. Society of Fine Arts has had the honor of contributing its quota of members to engage in the determined and now successful fight for freedom and civilization. It may be said that all those belonging to this artistic fraternity have helped in various ways, but those marked out for special recognition are:
     CHARLES FERGUSON. - A water-color artist of much ability and a valued member, who donned the khaki and placed his services at the disposal of his country on the first opportunity. He also is a contributor to this volume."
     From Honor Roll - B.C. Society of Fine Arts
     The Gold Stripe, Volume One, Christmas 1918

"Mr. Charles G. Ferguson touches a high mark in his water-color of buildings by moonlight."
From "Local Work is on View" by Bernard McEvoy
Vancouver Daily Province, October 2 1919

"In the "Courtyard of Le Petit Seminaire," Mr. C.A. Ferguson has rendered a fine piece of work in stone and blue, it has atmosphere and is eloquent of the old-cloistered calm of Quebec.
From "Pictures at B.C. Fine Arts", by J. Butterfield
Vancouver Daily Province, September 19 1921, page 12