Egidio (Ed) Fantinel

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Inductee: Egidio (Ed) Fantinel

Year inducted: 2008

About:

Egidio (Ed) was born in Treviso, Italy, educated in his native land and Germany in architectural/engineering technician. He came to Canada in 1960, he joined the Niagara District Art Association in 1963 and has been an active member serving as director for many years and president for five years.

During his 44 years in Niagara Falls, Ed the artist has received widespread recognition, both in Canada and around the world. In the 60s, he was active in the formation of the Niagara Artists Company, and his work with this group was exhibited at Niagara College and Rodman Hall, gaining him high praise in the Toronto press.

Ed has exhibited his works of art throughout Ontario, the United States and Europe. He was selected for group exhibition at Canada House in London England, Brussels Belgium, the Canadian Culture Center in Paris France and also for an International Touring Art Exhibition in Dortmund Germany.

Ed is one of the most provocative artists in the city; however, his mission extends beyond producing art for his own satisfaction. He is passionately involved in creating interesting art in a city, which he feels does not fully recognize its value. As an original founding member of the Arts and Culture Committee, as a member of the Niagara District Art Association and in the press, he has worked tirelessly to promote the arts and culture in Niagara Falls.

In 1993, Ed received the Niagara Falls Volunteer Recognition award, and in 1998, he received the Barbara Frum award.