December 2011 – The Herbie Fund

“A Dream Come True” Doll House   This children’s doll house was created by Susan Gosevitz for the 2011 Mistletoe Ball in support of The Herbie Fund at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. This delightful hand-painted doll house is truly a “Dream Come True” for any special little girl. It was part of [...]

August, 2011 – Larry the Loon

 The Tobin Island School of Fine Art have published their second children’s book, Larry the Loon by Judith McMurray. Illustrated by D.A. Dunford, Susan Gosevitz, Loretta Rogers, Darcey Sills, Karen Genovese and Dwight Aranha. Junior members Simon Dunford and Megan Torisawa. Forward by Robert Bateman and guest artist Andy Donato. This compassionate children’s book is [...]

JUNE 2011 – Toronto French School

The Toronto French School held a Fun Fair to raise funds for the school and create a fun-filled day for the Junior School. Karma – Creative Studio was approached and asked their member artists to paint a Muskoka Chair. I painted “Larry The Loon” on my chair in recognition of our second children’s book illustrated [...]

TORONTO WESTERN HOSPITAL – 2010

This painting Birch on Green, 30″x40″ oil on canvas has been added to the collection hanging at the Loretta Anne Rogers Critical Care Centre at the Toronto Western Hospital.

This state-of-the-art critical care centre was opened in 2008 in honour of Loretta Rogers which provides the highest level of critical care in a relaxed and caring setting.

Original artwork by artists Loretta Rogers and Susan Gosevitz enhance the waiting area.

The Herbie Fund – 2010

Visual artist Susan Gosevitz has supported Sick Kids Hospital for many years and is a founding member of the Herbie Fund. The Herbie Artists are a dedicated group of artists that donate their artistic talents in creating unique and themed art pieces that raise money for Herbie children at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Susan uses her artistic talents to coordinate the Artist’s Corner for the annual gala and fundraiser “Mistletoe Ball”.

This year the Herbie Artists painted unique children’s stools. Susan created “Skating Bears” for this years gala “Winter Wonderland”.

Chucky The Lonely Inukshuk – 2009

Chucky the Lonely Inukshuk is an inspirational children’s tale about an Inukshuk named Chucky who stands alone on a quiet lake in Northern Ontario.

This lovely story is illustrated by Doug Dunford together with the Tobin Island School of Fine Art; artists Susan Gosevitz, Loretta Rogers, Darcey Sills, and Karen Genovese. The story is written by Judith McMurray which is her third children’s book. All the proceeds of this book are donated to JDRF in hopes of helping children world wide who suffer with Juvenile Diabetes.

Charity Card – 2009

The image of the White-Throated Sparrow and Birch from my birch tree series will be offered as a corporate greeting card in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation in their 2009-2010 collection. www.charitycards.ca The Children’s Wish Foundation is extremely proud of granting wishes to children with high-risk life-threatening illnesses. It is the authority on wish [...]

The Herbie Fund 2009 – “Petal Pink”

This children’s muskoka chair was created by Susan Gosevitz for the 2009 Mistletoe Ball silent auction in support of the Herbie Fund. “Petal Pink” was painted with the love of nature and the love of children in mind. The colours are fresh and create a warm and happy feeling. Little girls will delight in this chair.

Operation Herbie is a volunteer based fundraising group that raises funds for the Herbie Fund at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. The Herbie Fund brings children from all over the world who are in need of life-saving or life-altering surgeries to SickKids for medical treatment.

Holiday Greeting Card – 2009

The image of the Boreal Chickadee and Birch from my birch tree series will be offered as part of the 2009 Holiday Greeting Card Program in support of the Children’s Aid Foundation. Children’s Aid Foundation is a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of abused, neglected and high-risk children and youth in communities across [...]

September 16, 2008 – Toronto Western Hospital

Toronto Western Hospital Artwork Donated To Critical Care Centre – September 16, 2008 This state-of-the-art Critical Care Centre was donated to the Toronto Western Hospital by the generosity of the Rogers family. Loretta Rogers and I donated the artwork that adorns the walls of the waiting room area. It was a honour to help create [...]

The Herbie Fund 2008 – “Lady Bug”

This children’s wooden table and chair set was hand painted by Susan Gosevitz for the annual 2008 Mistletoe Ball in support of The Herbie Fund at the Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto. Susan together with the Herbie Artists raise funds by offering these unique hand painted children’s pieces for auction at the gala event [...]

Jerusalem Foundation

The Jerusalem Foundation held an art exhibition and sale, “Jerusalem Defined” on April 28, 2008 at System 4 Gallery, 70 Wingold Avenue, Toronto. Proceeds from this event are in support of The YMCA’S Peace & Erna D. Leir Kindergartens in Jerursalem. The Jerusalem Foundation Using Jewish values as the source of its inspiration, the Jerusalem [...]

Operation Herbie 2007 – “Kitty Kat”

This children’s rocking chair “Kitty Kat” was created by Susan Gosevitz for the 2007 Mistletoe Ball. Susan together with the Herbie Artists created themed hand painted children’s rocking chairs to be auctioned at the 25th Mistletoe Ball in support of the Herbie Fund

Baycrest Foundation Tribute Card – 2007

Susan believes in giving back to the community and is a supporter of the Baycrest Foundation. This artwork was donated to create the 2007 Rosh Hashannah tribute card. The Baycrest Foundation With the generous support of individuals, families, businesses and foundations, Baycrest Foundation provides Baycrest with the funding it needs to care for the elderly [...]

Operation Herbie 2007 – Mural

Susan Gosevitz and Ian Leventhal create mural for Sick Kids. “Herbie Day” June 8, 2007

Operation Herbie 2006 – “Pussywillows”

Susan has been a great supporter and friend to Operation Herbie, the fundraising arm of The Herbie Fund at the Hospital for Sick Children. Susan is a founding member of Operation Herbie and in 1986 was recognized with a volunteer award of excellence. Susan has coordinated “Herbie Artists” in support of the annual Mistletoe Ball. [...]

Operation Herbie 2004 – “Sexy”

The “Herbie Artists” art directed by Susan, created these unique treasure chests in support of the Herbie Fund. They were displayed at Bayview Village Shopping Centre and auctioned off at the 2004 Mistletoe Ball, Four Season’s Hotel, in Toronto. Susan’s daughter, artist Sarah Gosevitz, created “Sexy” shown decorated with shoes (left front).

Operation Herbie 2003 – “Clotheshorse”

Susan art directed these lovely little rocking horses for the 2003 Mistletoe Ball. Each “Herbie Artist” painted a unique rocking horse. They were on display at Bayview Village Shopping Centre and auctioned off at the Mistletoe Ball, Four Season’s Hotel in Toronto. “Clotheshorse” shown here was created by Susan’s daughter, Sarah Gosevitz.