Free Event

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.

Join us in the gallery as we officially launch ‘Companion Animals’ by Elora artist Phil Irish.  Mix, mingle and learn more about the stories behind the work.  

Light refreshments will be served.  Free admission, no registration required.  

For more information about the Exhibition and the artist, please click here.

A new coffee bar pop-up is arriving at the Elora Centre for the Arts - and we'd love to have you join us for the launch weekend!  The concept brings coffee and culture together in the heart of the gallery and atrium within the new spaces at the Arts Centre. In partnership with Mr. Macaw Coffee, this welcoming addition offers visitors the perfect opportunity to grab a drink on the go or slow down and savour the experience - whether exploring the gallery or relaxing in the outdoor spaces surrounding the Arts Centre.

Let's gather in the gallery, surrounded by the art of Phil Irish's exhibition 'Companion Animals' and be inspired and connected through his story and sharing of his creative practice.  

Phil Irish’s illustrated lecture mixes travelogue, creative insight, and ecological understanding. Join him on the tall ship Antigua, traveling with an international roster of artists. Glimpse the creative processes - from sketchbooking, research, experimentation and creation – that reveal how Irish chases his creative intuitions.

Come visit the new coffee bar pop-up at the Elora Centre for the Arts!   The concept brings coffee and culture together in the heart of the gallery and atrium within the new spaces at the Arts Centre. In partnership with Mr. Macaw Coffee, this welcoming addition offers visitors the perfect opportunity to grab a drink on the go or slow down and savour the experience – whether exploring the gallery or relaxing in the outdoor spaces surrounding the Arts Centre.

Designed to enhance your visit, the coffee bar will operate Fridays & Saturdays 10AM-4PM and Sundays 12-4PM.

The Schoolhouse Arts Collective (SHAC) will be showcasing original, small-scale artwork by 12 of their artists throughout the weekend.  Stop by to find one-of-a-kind pieces and meet the artists at their 'Tiny Art Show & Sale' event. 

An engaging evening featuring 3 experienced Plein Air artists, who will share stories from the field, highlighting their successes, adventures, and the insights shaped by a life of painting outdoors!

Presented by the Elora Plein Air Festival, in the atrium at the Elora Centre for the Arts.  Everyone is welcome!

A one-day original art show & sale, presented by the vast assortment of juried artists from this year's Elora Plein Air Festival!

In the gallery and atrium at the Elora Centre for the Arts | 75 Melville Street, Elora

Step into an original art showcase alive with colour and creativity. This one-day Show & Sale brings together artwork created en plein air over the previous four inspiring days  each piece capturing a moment, a mood, and the beauty of painting outdoors in real time. The gallery will be buzzing with energy as walls fill with newly finished work, ready to be discovered by YOU!

Everyone in our community is invited to help us officially celebrate our Grand Opening!  Drop in and explore our beautiful new spaces, enjoy cake and lemonade, and take part in special giveaways for the first 200 visitors. Discover our stunning new atrium, donor walls, and a freshly installed ‘ReWild’ exhibition in the gallery.

Be sure to stroll the outdoor pathways, where you can experience art installations, relax on benches, and take in the beauty of the spring season.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.

Drop in anytime between 1–4 PM.

Join us for an afternoon in the gallery to celebrate ReWild, an opening reception and chance to meet the artists behind this thoughtfully curated group exhibition. Featuring work that spans a range of mediums and approaches, ReWild is united by a deeply rooted connection to the rhythms, textures, and wisdom of the natural world.

We are thrilled to present Gina Jacklin, Angela Lane, Jana Osterman, and Christina Preece together in their first-ever group show in our gallery.

Welcome to the Open Sky Live Summer Concert Series! Throughout the summer, enjoy seven free live music performances on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Elora Centre for the Arts, taking place on select Thursday evenings between June 11 - September 3rd from 6–9 PM. We are thrilled to showcase a diverse lineup of talented musicians and musical genres this season!

Each concert features a food truck, our vintage camper bar and concessions -  just bring your lawn chair or blanket and settle in for a magical evening of music, community, and summer under the open sky.

Join us for an evening of Canadiana/Rock/Bluegrass followed by Indie Folk live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Elora Centre for the Arts, featuring Jakob Pearce and Ben Doerksen (scroll down for bios).   This concert is part of a free summer-long concert series happening at the Elora Centre for the Arts on select Thursday nights from 6-9PM.  

Join us for an evening of Roots/Rock/Pop/Canadiana followed by Contemporary Folk/Singer Songwriter live music on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Elora Centre for the Arts, featuring Steven Taetz and Wild Bloom (scroll down for bios).   This concert is part of a free summer-long concert series happening at the Elora Centre for the Arts on select Thursday nights from 6-9PM.  

Join us for an evening of Neo-Soul/Indie-Rock/Jazz Alt-Pop, followed by Singer-Songwriter/Pop live music on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Elora Centre for the Arts, featuring Achanté and Alvin Presley and Flo Olavarria (scroll down for bios).   This concert is part of a free summer-long concert series happening at the Elora Centre for the Arts on select Thursday nights from 6-9PM.  

Join us for an evening of Contemporary Folk, followed by Singer-Songwriter live music on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Elora Centre for the Arts, featuring Janice Jo Lee and James N. Wilson (scroll down for bios).   This concert is part of a free summer-long concert series happening at the Elora Centre for the Arts on select Thursday nights from 6-9PM.  

You are warmly invited to join us in the gallery for a special summer opening reception celebrating 'Interconnected', a new exhibition by Peterborough artist Stan Olthuis. Meet Stan in person as we officially welcome him to our space and explore the ideas behind his work.

Join us for an evening of R&B/Pop/Singer-Songwriter followed by R&B/Neo-Soul/Alternative live music on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Elora Centre for the Arts, featuring Chynna Lewis and Elyssa Plaza (scroll down for bios).   This concert is part of a free summer-long concert series happening at the Elora Centre for the Arts on select Thursday nights from 6-9PM.  

Join us for an evening of County/Singer-Songwriter followed by Folk/Soul/Country/Rock live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Elora Centre for the Arts, featuring Bella Frances and Poppy Miers (scroll down for bios).   This concert is part of a free summer-long concert series happening at the Elora Centre for the Arts on select Thursday nights from 6-9PM.  

Join us for an evening of Indie-Pop/Rock/Singer-Songwriter followed by Indie/Roots/Rock live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Elora Centre for the Arts, featuring Matthew James and The Bearskins(scroll down for bios).   This concert is part of a free summer-long concert series happening at the Elora Centre for the Arts on select Thursday nights from 6-9PM.  

You are invited to the new gallery & atrium at the Arts Centre to meet & greet the artists of this year's Elora Fergus Studio Tour!  This is a wonderful celebration of art and community - come enjoy a catered night out in a beautiful space, and be the first to view the exhibition featuring all of the artists in the Tour.

Join us for an afternoon of art and conversation at a special Artist Reception with Stu Oxley!

Be among the first to experience Between Silence and Gesture, a striking new exhibition of large-scale paintings and monoprints installed throughout our beautiful new gallery spaces. A long-time Elora resident and prominent Canadian painter and printmaker, Oxley is known for his distinctive abstract language, where layered marks, luminous colour fields, and intuitive compositions invite slow looking and quiet reflection.