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SUMMARY:Free Artist Panel Event in the Gallery: Exploring Process\, Practice & Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively and thought-provoking Artist Panel discussion featuring the four artists of ‘Loops\, Layers\, Shapes and Shadows’: David Brown\, Heejung Shin\, Laurie Skantzos\, and Michael Stecky –  moderated by painter\, writer and Professor of Art\, John Kissick. \nThis conversation will peel back the layers of each artist’s daily practice\, inviting audiences to explore how art is made\, why artists push beyond the familiar\, and what unfolds when creativity becomes an act of risk\, renewal\, and discovery. \n \nWhat can people expect?\nExpect an engaging dialogue about experimentation\, materials\, habits\, and the often unpredictable path of artistic evolution. Kissick will guide the artists through discussions on routine\, intuition\, hesitations\, breakthroughs\, and the deep internal shifts that inform their current bodies of work. Guests will hear firsthand how each artist navigates uncertainty and arrives at transformation through making. \nWhy should you come?\nThis is a rare chance to connect directly with four accomplished artists who have stepped boldly outside their established practices and expectations. Whether you’re an artist\, a student\, a curious maker\, or someone who simply loves learning how ideas take form\, this panel offers insight\, inspiration\, and a deeper appreciation for creative process. You’ll leave with a richer understanding not only of the exhibition\, but of the broader ways creativity touches daily life. \nContext: About the Exhibition\n‘Loops\, Layers\, Shapes and Shadows’ brings together four artists—from Toronto and Guelph—who have each ventured into new creative territory. Working with materials such as Hanji paper\, beeswax\, birch plywood\, reclaimed cardboard\, and thrifted puzzle pieces\, they challenge habitual methods and embrace the unknown. Their works become both artifact and evidence—records of curiosity\, courage\, and the willingness to transform. \nThrough geometric reimagining of the human form (David Brown)\, the reconstructed traditions of Hanji paper (Heejung Shin)\, the elevation of discarded packaging into sculptural paintings (Laurie Skantzos)\, and rhythmic colour-driven puzzle-based compositions (Michael Stecky)\, the exhibition reveals how meaning emerges through process. Ultimately\, these pieces celebrate change—of method\, material\, and the maker themselves. \nAs you listen to their conversation\, and participate\, consider how process shapes your own creative life\, and what might unfold if you allowed yourself to play\, reinvent\, and begin again. \nThis event is free.  No sign up required.    \nFor more information about the artists and their exhibition in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/free-artist-panel-event-in-the-gallery/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting & Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our annual general meeting will be held as part of our Board Meeting.  This informal AGM will review the year\, and audited financial statements will be presented.  \nEveryone is welcome to attend.  Please ensure your membership is current in order to vote at the AGM.  Membership information can be found here. \nTo find out more about the upcoming AGM\, our past Annual General Meetings\, or review past updates from the Co-Chairs\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Free speaker event 'The Future is Now\, So What are we Building' with Nadine Ibrahim (Part of the Be*Spoke Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Be*Spoke Festival – you are invited to attend this FREE speaker event in the atrium at the Elora Centre for the Arts! \n\n\n\n\nOverview:\nJoin us in the Atrium at the Arts Centre and listen to an expert who will help us build ideas\, connections and motivation!  There is no power greater for change than a community discovering what it cares about. And what we care about should be informed!  We are delighted to introduce Nadine Ibrahim! Nadine is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo and holds the Turkstra Chair of Urban Engineering. She is deeply passionate about creating sustainable and livable cities and exploring the ways we can achieve this.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAt the Future Cities Institute\, her efforts focus on fostering a community of practice among leaders\, aiming to enhance urban sustainability. Her work transcends various boundaries\, making her insights accessible to everyone. She says\, “I take a holistic approach\, looking at social\, cultural\, environmental and economic sustainability for healthy communities.”\n \n\nAdmission is free\, but please reserve your spot here.\n\n\n \n\nWhat is Be*Spoke?  \nBe*Spoke: A Tailor-Made Community is a festival grounded in the belief that the design of our public realm can meaningfully support healthier\, happier\, more connected lives. Built around Green Lanes’ four pathways—access to nature\, third spaces\, active transport\, and thoughtful urban design—the festival brings together community members\, partners\, and practitioners to explore how these ideas show up in our community and how we can shape them together. It’s an opportunity to reflect on what we’re hearing from the community\, share upcoming plans\, and spark collaborations that strengthen well-being across our neighbourhoods. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/free-speaker-event-the-future-is-now-so-what-are-we-building-with-nadine-ibrahim-part-of-the-bespoke-festival/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshops,Events,Free Event
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SUMMARY:THE BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT - a Free event\, part of the Be*Spoke Festival
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT EVENT!\nGet ready to be blown away by adrenaline-pumping bike films at The Big Bike Film Night – it’s going to be a wild ride!  And it’s free (registration is required\, seats are limited).\n \n\n\n\nWelcome to The Big Bike Film Night at Elora Centre For The Arts! Get ready for an evening filled with thrilling bike adventures and inspiring stories. Join us in the new atrium at the Arts Centre on January 24\, 2026 at 7:15 PM to celebrate the beauty of cycling. Whether you’re a hardcore cyclist or just love a good film\, this event is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss out on this exciting night! \n \nWatch Promo video here. \nRESERVE YOUR FREE SPOT NOW! \n  \n\n\nQuestions? Email John Scott at Green Lanes greenlanes.cw@gmail.com
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/the-big-bike-film-night-a-free-event-part-of-the-bespoke-festival/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for 'Light & Solitude' exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery as we officially welcome acclaimed landscape artist Barry McCarthy and celebrate the opening of Light & Solitude: Landscapes of Spirit and Place. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of mixing\, mingling\, and meaningful connection as McCarthy’s work invites us to reflect on the power and poetry of “place” – and why it matters so deeply to us all. \n \nIn this exhibition\, “place” becomes both anchor and muse. From Elora’s familiar river bends to the rugged coasts of the Maritimes and the sweeping landscapes of northern Ontario\, McCarthy’s paintings map more than geography. They carry memory\, mood\, and the subtle shifts of time\, reminding us that every place has its own magic\, its own pulse. Depending on the day\, the weather\, or the quiet external forces that shape our lives\, we encounter these landscapes differently each time we return to them. \nThis theme echoes the very reasons we built our expanded spaces here at the Arts Centre: to honour what makes a place meaningful\, to cultivate a sense of belonging\, and to celebrate the creative communities and environments that shape who we are. Where do we feel comfort? Where do we belong? Where do we see the best in ourselves and the world around us? \nCome enjoy refreshments\, community\, and a moment of creative fulfillment as we celebrate this beautiful new chapter. \n\nAdmission is free\, and all are welcome.  For more information about the exhibition and the artist please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/opening-reception-for-light-solitude-exhibition/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Event
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