Cathy Keays
Founder of Artists in Montréal - Artist - Writer
About the Artist
I have dabbled in the visual arts since I was 25. I started my BFA in Art Ed when I was 32. Then I completed it after my daughter finished her high school. In my last year at Concordia we were told to join an art club; so, we could write it on our CV. I joined the Women's Art Society of Montreal in 2014. I wasn't going to attend their lectures, as I never joined anything in my life, but I figured, I paid for the membership, I may as well check it out. It turned out that I just fell in love with the group. They were so friendly, inviting and very talented. I was president for 2 years there, and my favourite things to do were to put on the annual show and to promote the members through the newsletter. I wrote a book on the club's history called "The Women's Art Society of Montreal And Its Place in History 1894-2019". I left the group in 2019 and started my own online art club in 2021 called Artists in Montréal / Artistes à Montréal. I still enjoy painting, but my real passion is showcasing Montreal artists and helping them to sell their work through their online presence, our three annual art shows and promoting them on our newsletter, blog, Instagram and Facebook etc. In 2025 we have also started having in-person workshops. We have had two annual luncheons so far, and we hope to start having an annual Christmas fair. We became a non-profit in December 2023. We have a great board who are doing wonders for the club. Our membership is growing with over 200 members so far.
Artworks
“We Don't Have all the Answers”
Acrylic on canvas - Framed 19" x 23" - $150
“Standing at the Edge of the World”
Acrylic on canvas - 28" x 22" - NFS
“Strong Vulnerable Woman Showing Her Light in the World”
Acrylic on canvas - 28" x 36" - NFS