COMMENTARY


GALLERY GORA presents a section on our website dedicated to samples of feedback. It is a way for us to share some of the artists' and guests' comments from our most recent exhibitions and events. Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your pleasurable experiences with us.

Visit other testimonials on our Events page!

Feedback about Gallery Gora

  • "...I received your email today and was excited at the prospect at exhibiting with your gallery. I would be happy to send you some images of my new work when it's completed. I look forward to further contact and a furure with your gallery in Montreal..."


  • « ...J'ai beaucoup aimé votre accrochage. Je suis très content du vernissage de mercredi où il y eu beaucoup de monde... »

  • "...Your gallery and the artists you represent are impressive..."


  • "Hello Lyne, I love the gallery and the food photos..."


  • "...je viens de reçevoir votre annonce des nouvelles images de Howard Schatz et je suis allée à votre site. C'est très bien et j'adore toutes les photographies que vous avez à vendre. I would like to submit my work for your review. If you prefer I can send samples by email but you can see most of my limited edition images currently for sale here in Toronto at my web site...I hope to hear from you. I do appreciate that you must receive many submissions and that this process takes time. I will check back with you in the new year. Je vous remercie en avance..."


  • « ...à toute l'équipe de la Galerie Gora- je voudrais tout simplement vous remerciez pour avoir organisé le vernissage de mon exposition, qui d'après moi, était très réussi. Tous les gens qui sont venu de l'Université Concordia, étudiants et professeurs, ainsi que ma famille, ont été très impressionné par votre galerie et l'installation de mon exposition... »


  • Wedding Cocktail- December 2007: Organizing a winter wedding overseas proved to be a little more challenging than we had anticipated. I am originally from Montreal Quebec and Paul and I are currently living in Perth Western Australia. I have always dreamed of having a winter wedding and easily persuaded Paul into having a winter wedding in Old Montreal. The first difficult task was finding a venue, which suited the style of the wedding we were hoping to have and fit our budget. Thankfully, we were visiting Canada for a few months when we first got engaged so we had some time to visit Montreal and start planning our wedding. Following two long weekends in Montreal we were beginning to feel frustrated because we were not able to find a venue we both liked. The Internet was a godsend for planning this type of wedding. We came across Galerie Gora by accident while searching for reception venues and we quickly fell in love with what we saw on the website. A wedding reception at a contemporary art gallery was the perfect venue for Paul and I. We were planning a fairly small to medium size wedding and Galerie Gora was able to accommodate 80 guests for a relaxed, classy Cocktail Dinatoire, which is a fancy name for a cocktail wedding. Initially I was not too keen on the idea of having a buffet style dinner; however, Lyne, the owner of the gallery, quickly reassured us that it would not be a typical buffet. And it certainly was not. The experienced chef, who had recently returned from Europe, had plenty of modern ideas up his sleeve for an exceptional menu. Our guests were greeted with a sparkling wine and a variety of hors d'oeuvres to temp the taste buds. One hour later, four food stations were organized, which catered to various appetites as well as guests who were vegetarian. Each station displayed fresh, well- presented foods that disappeared very quickly! Compliments to the chef were whispered among the guests through out the evening. Galerie Gora displays a different art exhibition every month, which provided such a unique atmosphere for a wedding reception. In addition, the decorations, which Lyne created were very simply and inviting. We were given the choice of having a jazz pianist early in the night to provide our guests with some music as they arrived. Later in the evening Paul and I had designed a slide show and created our own play list on our ipod. We had no problems using the Gallery's audiovisual equipment. Guests quickly migrated to the dance floor, which was fully equipped with disco balls and mood lights. We had an exceptional night that we will remember forever. Many of our guests commented on the venue we had selected and complimented us on prganizing such a successful and fun evening. It was one of the most unique and enjoyable wedding receptions some of them had ever attended. Thank you to Lyne and her staff for helping to make our wedding such a pleasurable evening!


  • "...greetings- thank you for your kind email bringing my attention to your gallery, the quality of which is indisputable. If you might be interested in representing my work via your physical or online gallery, I would be delighted to hear of it..."


  • "...I heard from a customer that they purchased "Adrift Upon the Poppies" from you. Way to go! Just to bring you up to date: I have a show opening here in Portland, Oregon next month and have done a series of paintings used as labels for Kyra Wines (nine varieties so far). Great to hear the news about the sale. Keep up the good work..."


  • Service de traiteur - Mariage à la Galerie Gora de Montreal: Mme Geneviève Lauzon de Perfect Planning a été mandaté pour orchestrer de A à Z la réception de mariage de Catherine Corban et Robin McKechney de Toronto. Les mariés ont impressionné leurs invités par la beauté des lieux, la qualité de la nourriture et du service. Pour débuter, le personnel circulait parmi les convives avec des bouchées froides accompagnées d’un vin rosé. Une parfaite combinaison pour cette magnifique journée d’automne! Après le toast, un repas 5 services attendait les convives. Au plat principal, notre service traiteur proposait 3 choix dont le pavé de centre du rib sauce vigneronne, le 4ème service se composait de fromages fins du Québec, fruits secs et noix. Cette fois-ci les mariés ont choisi de servir leur gâteau de noces et fruits en robe de chocolat vers 23h00, question de donner la chance de perdre quelques calories sur la piste de danse. Quelques jours après la réception, juste avant de partir en voyage de noces pour l’Afrique, Catherine et Robin ont pris le temps d’écrire une lettre de 2 pages pour féliciter tous les intervenants qui ont travaillés à la réussite de cette réception et tout particulièrement à Geneviève pour sa disponibilité et son sens de l’organisation.


  • "...I discovered Gallery Gora when I lived in the downtown area and after visiting the space on numerous occasions I made it one of my goals in life to have my works displayed there.  I have always enjoyed the type of art usually on display at Gallery Gora..."


  • "Bonjour Lyne,
    It was a pleasure to finally meet you on Tuesday. The exhibit was beautifully set out and it is a privilege to be showing at Gallery Gora. I look forward to seeing you again soon..."


  • "...thank you again Lyne for helping to organize our wedding reception. Paul and I had a fabulous night and really loved the venue and how you decorated it. The food was marvellous and we had so many compliments from our guests regarding the venue and food..."




  • « ...je tiens à vous remercier pour la soirée exceptionnelle d'hier. Nous sommes très satisfait de la qualité du service que vous avez rendu. Je vous lève mon chapeau, vous avez très bien relevé le défi. Nous avons eu que de bons commentaires sur votre galerie alors toutes nos félicitations... »


  • « ...j'espère pouvoir trouver le temps d'assister à un de vos vernissages. Au plaisr de vous rencontrer ou de vous lire de nouveau...»


  • "...I just wanted to say thank you for offering me the opportunity to show my work at Gallery Gora. I am very excited to have my work at such a beautiful gallery! Thank you once more..."


  • "...an artist who has exhibited with you who has seen my work in person strongly urged me to contact you to see we could work together to show my work. He speaks very highly of the Gallery. Attached is a recent folio showing some of my recent sculpture. I will contact you by telephone after you have had a chance to review the work. Looking forward to collaborating with you..."


  • "Dear Lyne,
    How are you? I had a few sales in SF and I have been grateful to your service in your gallery and catalog. Looking forward to hearing from you..."


  • « ...lieu de rencontre culturelle par excellence où l'art contemporain est à l'honneur, la Galerie Gora est également un site événementiel à découvrir absolument... »
    Tourisme Montréal


  • "Dear Lyne,
    How are you? Hope everything is fine. I had some sales of my paintings in US. It was because of the catalog and show in your gallery. I really appreciate it. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you very much for your attention to my mail during your busy business time...."
    Kikuko S.


  • "Dear Gallery Gora,
    Thank you for your mail. How is the art market in Montreal? I am in tune with your gallery- I regularly visit it. Best wishes in the future..."
    John P.




  • « ...merci beaucoup pour les invitations. Je n'ai pas encore eu le plaisir de les accepter, mais svp continuez à me les envoyer, et bientôt je pourrais le faire. Au plaisir de vous rencontrer... »
    Vitália R.


  • "...I have been receiving your Email Invitations for a year now and wanted you to know that I enjoy looking at the work represented..."

  • "Dear Lyne,
    Thank you very much in all of your assistance with our event last week. The feedback I’m getting back from my colleagues is wonderful. They loved your gallery and said the service and food was just amazing..."

  • "...just added your website to my links page- hope you do not mind. Best of luck with your exhibitions...Shame is a bit far away for me to assist..."

  • « ...merci Mesdames et Messieurs, j'aime bien les invitations pour les vernissages. Votre espace est elegant et les artistes ont les puissance des compositions et les couleurs de plein air... »

  • "...I don't know exactly HOW I got on your mailing list, but THANK YOU! Perhaps we can have a show sometime..."

  • « ...merci pour tous les courriels de la Galerie. Je vais à Montréal cette fin de semaine et je vais passez de vous voir...! »

  • "...I always receive your announcements of your gallery and artists, which I enjoy very much..."

  • "Hi Lyne,
    I just wanted to thank you on behalf on JMIBA and JMMA. With your help our event was a great success..."
    Kathleen

  • « ... je suis honoré de voir que vous appréciez mon travail. Je trouve que votre galerie est magnifique ainsi que le concept est original. Il y a une lumière et un décor superbe... »



  • « ...Quelle découverte, votre galerie est d'un intérêt multiple, énergique et surtout plein de talent créatif... »

  • "Dear Lyne, the response from the clients was very positive. They enjoyed the gallery and had great things to say about the food. Thank you for making it a success and for making us shine!"
    Sincerely,
    Zora

  • « ...Merci bien pour m´informer sur la Galerie Gora. J´aime bien cette galerie. La galerie, bien sur les artistes et vôtre présence sur le web me plaît beaucoup. En fait je serais très interessée de devenir une de vos artistes peintres en permanence au futur... »

  • "Dear Joseph and Lyne,
    I want you to know how much Jeff and I enjoyed our visit with you today. Thank you for you hospitality. I appreciate the time you spent with me and value your experience and expertise. You have given me much food for thought! I look forward to corresponding with you again soon."
    Warmly,
    Maura

  • "...thank you, Lyne, for enabling us to experience such wonderful moments of pleasure, relaxation, stimulating conversations, music, etc., etc., etc... You're an artist too!"

  • "...what a great space! And who knew it was right around the corner?! I will definitely be back...Love all the artists - D.Grudniski, fantastic!"


  • "Dear Maude,
    It was good to meet you this morning, and I was delighted with the ambience of the gallery. Thanks."
    Ian G.


  • "...your art is lovely and I'm happy to see some real art!"

  • "...I took the opportunity to look at your web site and was extremely impressed with the work of your artists. Great stuff..."
    Godfrey B.




  • "...thanks so much. You have some wonderful artists. Cheers..."
    Allen D.


  • "...I just checked out your website through the ad in ARTnews. You are the most civilized and credible place I've seen on the web so far. And somehow you are visibly "present", even via the internet. Thanks for being you..."
    Roger H.


  • « Bonjour Lyne!
    Un GROS merci à toi et ton équipe! Ce fut un très beau "party de Noël" et je me fais porte parole de la compagnie au complet. Le souper était excellent et la place magnifique. C'est nous qui vous remercions de cet accueil... »


  • "Dear Virginie,
    We are back to JAPAN. Thank you very much for your help and warm friendship. I am very glad to have held my exhibition at GALLERY GORA. I enjoyed my stay in Montreal. Thank you..."


  • "...a very belated note to let you know that my artwork arrived safe and sound! Thank you for your professionalism in handling the work. It arrived in good condition and is hanging in the studio awaiting the next exhibition! I was just awarded a solo exhibition in November at Illinois Wesleyan University. I am scrambling for work! Again, it was great to meet both of you. I was honored to be part of your international group show. Please let me know if you could use my work for other exhibitions that you may host and if in Chicago.....please give a call..."
    Best regards,
    Kathleen W.


  • « ...j'aimerais vous remercier et vous féliciter pour avoir contribué à la réussite des événements de la Fiducie Desjardins lesquels nous tenaient tous très à coeur. Nous avons reçus bon nombre de commentaires positifs des participants. Je ne voudrais surtout pas oublier votre équipe qui s'est dévouée à nous rendre service avec courtoisie et efficacité. C'est donc avec plaisir que j'espère pouvoir retravailler avec vous et avec toute ma gratitude, veuillez agréer, chère Lyne, l'expression de mes sentiments les meilleurs... »
    Louise L.




  • "...the contemporary Galerie Gora in Montreal found Evan's work on his Web site, contacted him and arranged to hold an exhibition in the fall. He sent them slides, and they chose 20 paintings _ of which were sold.
    Next, he'll be one of the artists whose work will be shown March 1st at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, and Galerie Gora is negotiating for European shows and one in Japan.
    Evans says in a good week he can finish four or five paintings but some take longer. A work he did about the World Trade Center bombings looks like a piece of black mesh overlaid with colors.
    He points out that it's actually a sheet of graphite with 3,173 slots cut in it-one for each person who died in the terrorist attack..."
    (Featured article about contemporary artist Kyle Evan's By Paul Duchene in the Portland Tribune)


  • "...we remembered well our concerts at Gallery Gora. All our guests said it was a wonderful setting for our show: intimate, casual yet elegant. The fact that we could configure the space in various settings is a plus, and the setting make it easy to integrate the audience into the stage so to speak. Our guests certainly welcomed the opportunity to view the art on display at the time. We thank you and Aisha too for your kind assistance in our preparations. I look forward to visiting you again soon, and hopefully with our CD in hand..."
    Best Regards,
    Kong Kie


  • "Dear Virginie, Lyne and all the staff at Gallery Gora, Thank you for all your help!"
    Best Regards,
    Samir J. and Meire M.
    (Gora Exhibit Artists)


  • « ...félicitations à tous les artistes exposés à la Galerie Gora pour la qualité, l’originalité et la beauté de leurs œuvres... »
    Margot S.
    (Directrice Artistique des Galeries Artitude de Paris)


  • "...thank you for hosting such a fun reception for the artists! my sister-in-law's mother Madeline Harris and I had a great time at Gallery Gora. The artwork looked engaging and well-placed and handled with care. The juxtaposition of artists helped to let each piece speak to the viewer. You have a fantastic venue, both interior and windows, for displaying a wide variety of work... "
    Best Regards,
    Kathleen W.




  • « ...belle exposition! Permet de renouer avec l'essentiel: la dignité humaine, la nature et l'imaginaire... »
    Merci,
    Anne Marie D.


  • "...amazing work. Haven't seen any work so appealing for a long time...."
    Jason,
    (U of Waterloo Architecture)

  • « Tout est en couleurs et j’ai bien aimé. »


  • "Beautiful exalting luminous space that breathes art, music, dancing – creativity."
    Helen M.C.R.


  • "...thank you very much for everything. I was so happy to know you and have a show in your gallery. Also I am so grateful that you keep my paintings in your gallery. I am so happy. I was very impressed by your paintings. I like them very much. I really respect you as a great gallerist and businessman. Wish you further success... Hope to see you again soon in Canada or Japan or Europe..."
    Kikuko S.


  • « ...galerie très agréable – bon choix d’artistes... »
    Louise H.


  • « ...très belle exposition, beaucoup d’inspiration pour des jeunes artistes comme nous... »


  • "...very interesting art. I’ll definitely be back. Keep it up..."


  • « ...tout est harmonie dans ce lieu magnifique qu’est la galerie Gora... »


  • "...fabulous art, fabulous space..."


  • «...j’ai aimé la diversité et voir des artistes de pays étrangers... »


  • « le plus bel espace-art à Montreal. Bravo... »
    Claire M.




  • "...it was a pleasure to meet you. It is also a great honor to be participating in this show and displaying in your gallery. It is a beautiful gallery - very impressive. I will come up on the weekend one more time before closing of this show. Thank you for all your help and patience. I was so impressed with the city of Montreal and your gallery - I am thinking of learning the French language. Thank you again..."
    Terry A.
    (Artist)


  • « ...ravies de l’accueil, des lieux et des œuvres diversifiées et intéressante.A revenir au prochain séjour... »


  • "...Beautiful space, congratulations on the open concept setup..."
    Julia C.


  • « ...merci à vous, à la galerie de me faire parvenir vos invitations qui sont pour moi, à toutes occasions, des instants de découvertes – c’est pour moi, toujours un réel plaisir – belles œuvres et bons contacts. Au bonheur de nous revoir... »
    Merci,
    Haus


  • "LOVE! GORA!"
    Christina B.


  • "...I had my first Solo Show in Canada at the Galerie Gora, Montreal, in 2004.
    The gallery is well known for its spectacular events and shows, so I thought I would recommend this one to my Canadian readers..."
    Elin N.


  • "...after having discussed with the planning commitee we have decided that Gallery Gora is at the top of our venue list..."


  • "...I have looked at your web site and want to congratulate you for your fine blending of art, life and culture. I am thrilled that a Canadian Gallery has this kind of vision. I have made art in Canada and abroad for 20 years..."
    With respect,
    Darinka B.