Elora Centre for the Arts

Pavilion Summer Concert Series at the Elora Centre for the Arts: featuring Harry Lee Follon
2024-09-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Our final concert in the pavilion as part of our Summer Concert Series! You won’t want to miss the classic sound and memorable melodies of Harry Lee Follon on the stage! And who doesn’t love a fiddle and pedal steel!?
With his thick grey beard and ubiquitous wide-brimmed hat, Harry Lee Follon looks like a man transplanted from a previous century. But that timeless image is the ideal reflection of his music—pure, honest songs that are as emotionally resonant in 2024 as they would have been in 1924. His new album ‘Uncle’s Lament’ was just released in June! “The overall feeling while listening to Uncle’s Lament is something close to sitting in a front parlour enjoying good friends playing music together” – Canadian Beats
Follon’s music is inspired by the likes of John Prine and Townes Van Zandt, although he says that he’s also inspired by younger artists working in that tradition such as Jeffery Martin and Joe Pug, as well as fellow Canadians Spencer Burton and Zachary Lucky.
And lucky you, this concert is also part of a BBQ Picnic at the Arts Centre – but you have to order meals ahead here. Otherwise, just come and enjoy this free concert featuring the amazing Harry Lee Follon!

Presented by our amazing community partners at Sorbara Group of Companies, Tribute Homes, and The County of Wellington, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation, and the Township of Centre Wellington‘s Tourism Marketing Fund.
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Event Details:

Bring a blanket or chair, come a bit early to get a good spot!
No reservation needed – just come as you are! This is a free event (with the opportunity to pay-what-you-can, with proceeds going to support local arts)
There will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)
Rain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)
The pavilion stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts is located at 75 Melville Street, Elora Ontario

For information about the full line up of concerts, please click here.

Community Kick-Off BBQ and free music concert in the Yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts!
2024-09-05 18:00 - 21:00
Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? Join us on Sept 5th for a BBQ and FREE Concert in the Arts Centre yard! On Thurs, Sept 5, from 6-9 pm, we’re hosting “The Art of Possibility” Community Kick-Off BBQ, and everyone’s invited!
⭐ FREE admission
⭐ Enjoy a FREE concert by Harry Lee Follon (part of our Pavilion Summer Concert Series), plus a cash bar, games, prizes and more!
⭐ For just $20, enjoy a BBQ chicken dinner with ALL the fixings (vegan, gluten-free and takeout options available)
⭐ Be there for the official launch of “The Art of Possibility” — our public fundraising campaign to support our exciting expansion!
Pre-purchase your dinner by FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th at 3 pm!!

(Sure, we’ll have a few extras on hand on Sept 5th on a first-come, first-served basis, but why risk it?)
MEAL OPTIONS:

$20 (+HST) per dinner. Includes: a BBQ coal-roasted half chicken, coleslaw, baked potato, dinner roll, cookie (gluten free cookie available)
$20 (+HST) per vegan option. Includes: Summer roasted vegetables in a phyllo pastry, with coleslaw, baked potato, dinner roll and cookie (gluten free cookie available. Phyllo not gluten free)

SCROLL DOWN to choose your preferred time slot and purchase your BBQ dinner now!
Visa and Mastercard only (no debit).
Unfortunately we are not able to offer custom orders.
Please note that the meal is already dairy- and egg-free (gluten in the dinner roll, phyllo and dessert; gluten-free cookie available on request).
IF IT RAINS, dinners will be available for pickup, however the live music and other events in the yard will be cancelled.

Thank you to our community partners at Sleeman Breweries and MV Real Estate Brokerage for sponsoring this BBQ event!

SCROLL DOWN to choose your preferred time slot and purchase your BBQ dinner now!
Need help? Have a question? Please email MK at devassist@ecfta.ca

Rug Hooking Morning Social in the gallery - bring your project and spend time with others!
2024-09-03 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Riverside Ruggers in the gallery for a morning of rug hooking (or knitting, or any other textile project you are working on)! Enjoy social time with other rug hooking and textile artists from the community, in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts – currently featuring ‘Symbiosis’ by Newfoundland artist Anastasia Tiller. Tiller’s traditional and modern rug hooking creatures and whimsical art within the space will set the creative stage for self-guided bring-your-own-project time.

Bring your own kit or project, admission is free (donations welcome). Tea will be provided.
No registration required – just come!

Small HUMANS Big ART! | Big Ideas Summer Art Camp
2024-08-26 09:00 - 2024-08-30 16:00
Small HUMANS Big ART! | BIG IDEAS Camp
Monday, August 26 – Friday, August 30, 2024 | 9 AM- to 4 PM
Ages 5-12 | Max 36
$350 | No hst
sold out
Small hands can make BIG work in this week of thinking big and making bigger! Let’s look at the world around us through a new lens…a magnifying lens! In this thinking-big week, young artists will create monstrously sized insects that glide over the classroom; explore printmaking with the bountiful patterns found in nature; and join in a collaborative mural that takes its inspiration from the abstracted chaos of Jackson Pollock mixed with a kid-made Rorschach test.

Our Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun!
Meet Rae!
Rae Abel (they/them)
An artist, trained in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo, Rae also holds a Montessori Teachers College diploma. Rae is currently enrolled in the B.Ed program at Laurier and brings a unique artistic appreciation and knowledge to all their teaching. In the past Rae has worked at the Clay & Glass Gallery as a programmer and teacher and has a passion for the arts and supporting all young artists!
To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play

A healthy snack & lunch
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for making art!

For more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca

PLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY
IF YOU CANCEL | Cancellations up to Friday, May 31, will receive a full refund, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday, June 1, fees are nonrefundable.
IF WE CANCEL | In the unlikely event of cancellation, ECFTA will issue a full refund.

Pavilion Summer Concert Series at the Elora Centre for the Arts: featuring Woody Woodburn
2024-08-25 14:00 - 17:00
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon in the yard of the Arts Centre, listening to the talented Woody Woodburn on the pavilion stage!
From Mississauga, Woody cut his teeth on the Canadian music industry with his band in the mid 90’s. Drawn to the small town lifestyle of his roots in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, he now calls Rockwood Ontario home. After many years struggling to find his place in the corporate world, he has now found a renewed passion and love for music – and it’s more than Top 40. The kind of melodies that linger in your head well after you’ve heard them. Like listening to an old friend. Woody is an unassuming, humble guy that will surprise you with his powerful voice.

You can listen here to Woody’s music.
Presented by our amazing community partners at Sorbara Group of Companies, Tribute Homes, and The County of Wellington, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation, and the Township of Centre Wellington‘s Tourism Marketing Fund.
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Event Details:

Bring a blanket or chair, come a bit early to get a good spot!
No reservation needed – just come as you are! This is a free event (with the opportunity to pay-what-you-can, with proceeds going to support local arts)
There will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)
Rain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)
The Elora Centre for the Arts is located at 75 Melville Street, Elora Ontario

Click here for information on other concerts that are part of this free series!

MAGICAL Creatures! | Draw+Doodle Summer Art Camp
2024-08-20 09:00 - 2024-08-23 16:00
MAGICAL Creatures! | DRAW + DOODLE Camp
Tuesday, August 20 – Friday, August 23, 2024 (4 day camp) | 9 am to 4 pm
Ages 5-12 | Max 36
$280| No hst
sold out
If you love, doodling, drawing, toons, anime, story booking or story boarding, this camp is for you! Magical Creatures is a drawing-forward camp, focusing on pencil, ink, illustration markers, watercolour, fun fonts and text. This camp is perfect for the young illustrator in you!

Our Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun!
Meet Alexa!
Alexa Collette recently graduated from the BA program at the University of Guelph and has been facilitating workshops and camp experiences for the past few years and loving every minute of it! Alexa is a painter, drawer, loves creating murals, and collaborating with the community. She is excited to create a space for art-making and exploration at the Elora Centre for the Arts!

To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play

A healthy snack & lunch
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for making art!

For more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca

PLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY
IF YOU CANCEL | Cancellations up to Friday, May 31, will receive a full refund, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday, June 1, fees are nonrefundable.
IF WE CANCEL | In the unlikely event of cancellation, ECFTA will issue a full refund.

Pavilion Summer Concert Series at the Elora Centre for the Arts: Featuring Kyle Burton
2024-08-15 18:00 - 21:00
Our fourth free concert in the series – come enjoy an evening of music with Kyle Burton on the pavilion stage at the Arts Centre! It will be an evening of folk-country-americana-rock style music of childhood and today! Inspired by the music of the Eagles, The Band, James Taylor, the Tragically Hip, Tyler Childers, Zach Bryan and the Glorious Sons – it’s sure to be a playlist you’ll know and can sing along to.
Kyle Burton has been playing guitar since he was 8 years old, and heavily influenced by his parent’s music. He spent a lot of time in the hardcore/metal scene in the early 2000’s and started a hardcore band for about 5 years. At 25, he was drawn back to the folk-country-americana-rock style of his childhood. He has been performing solo in the area ever since.
ALSO HAPPENING! A “reveal” of a new sculpture in the yard will also take place! Join us as we unveil “Round & Around” – a moongate sculpture comprised of 101 salvaged bike rims. Meet the artist, Jefferson Cooper, and take a photo under the archway! The continuous flow of salvaged materials reminds us of the circular nature of life, and how together, we are greater than the sum of our parts. It’s also a visual reminder of the importance of cycling and getting out on the trails for our inner (and outer) health.

Presented by our amazing community partners at Sorbara Group of Companies, Tribute Homes, and The County of Wellington, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation, and the Township of Centre Wellington‘s Tourism Marketing Fund.
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Event Details:

For more info about each artist, please visit the event page for the specific artist under our “events” tab at the top of this page.
Bring a blanket or chair, come a bit early to get a good spot!
No reservation needed – just come as you are! This is a free event (with the opportunity to pay-what-you-can, with proceeds going to support local arts)
There will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)
Rain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)
The Elora Centre for the Arts is located at 75 Melville Street, Elora Ontario

Visit our website for information on other concerts that are part of this free series!

OUTDOOR Explorers! | Plein-Air+More Summer Art Camp
2024-08-12 09:00 - 2024-08-16 16:00
OUTDOOR Explorers! | PLEIN-AIR+MORE Camp
Monday, August 12 – Friday, August 16, 2024 | 9 am to 4 pm
AGES 5-12 | MAX 36 |
$350 | No hst
sold out
Let’s break out of the studio this week and head outdoors for some plein air in the fresh air and learn about some earth-shaking art movements that embrace the environment and the earth beneath our feet! We’ll explore the tradition of plein air painting in the great outdoors, with a nod to the Group of Seven, and get some green-spiration from the Earth Art and Environmental Art movements.

Our Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun!
Meet Rae!
Rae Abel (they/them)
An artist, trained in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo, Rae also holds a Montessori Teachers College diploma. Rae is currently enrolled in the B.Ed program at Laurier and brings a unique artistic appreciation and knowledge to all their teaching. In the past Rae has worked at the Clay & Glass Gallery as a programmer and teacher and has a passion for the arts and supporting all young artists!
To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play

A healthy snack & lunch
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for making art!

For more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca

PLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY
IF YOU CANCEL | Cancellations up to Friday, May 31, will receive a full refund, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday, June 1, fees are nonrefundable.
IF WE CANCEL | In the unlikely event of cancellation, ECFTA will issue a full refund.

ABC’s + LMNOP’s | Alphabet Summer Art Camp for Ages 4-6!
2024-08-06 09:00 - 2024-08-09 16:00
ABC’s + LMNOP’s | ALPHABET ART Camp for AGES 4-6!
Tuesday, August 6 – Friday, August 9, 2024 (4 day camp)
9 am to 4 pm
Ages 4-6 | Max 36 | $280 no hst
sold out
The alphabet offers 27 amazing opportunities to get creative! Let’s go all alphagetti this week and explore the world of the ABCDErian.
We’ll learn about unusual words from other cultures, alphabets from around the world, night writing for the dark, and create our own personal alphabet font!
This camp is designed for you youngest artists who are just entering their learning journey. Projects will be geared for our 4-6 year olds, with a day full of making fun and play. A great introduction to Summer Camp!

Our Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun!
Meet Alexa!
Alexa Collette recently graduated from the BA program at the University of Guelph and has been facilitating workshops and camp experiences for the past few years and loving every minute of it! Alexa is a painter, drawer, loves creating murals, and collaborating with the community. She is excited to create a space for art-making and exploration at the Elora Centre for the Arts!

To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play

A healthy snack & lunch
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for making art!

For more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca

PLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY
IF YOU CANCEL | Cancellations up to Friday, May 31, will receive a full refund, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday, June 1, fees are nonrefundable.
IF WE CANCEL | In the unlikely event of cancellation, ECFTA will issue a full refund.

Summer Shakespeare Festival: Elora Community Theatre presents 'King Lear' and 'Much Ado About Nothing' on the pavilion stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts
2024-08-01 14:00 - 2024-08-11 20:00
August 1 – 11, 2024 Summer Shakespeare Festival 2024 in Elora! Elora Community Theatre presents Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’ and ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ on the pavilion stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts. For show descriptions, please scroll down.
Two theatre productions to choose from! Or, why choose – plan to come to both! Matinee and evening performances!
Bring a chair or blanket.
Tickets
ADULT – $25 ($22.13 + HST)
YOUTH – $15 (no HST)
CHILDREN UNDER 12 – FREE

Show Times (scroll down to purchase)
Thursday August 1
8 PM – King Lear
Friday August 2
8 PM – King Lear
Saturday August 3
2PM – Much Ado About Nothing
8 PM – King Lear
Sunday August 4
2 PM – King Lear
8 PM – Much Ado About Nothing
Monday August 5
2PM – Much Ado About Nothing
8PM – King Lear
Thursday August 8
8 PM – King Lear Canceled Due to Rain Forecast. If you pre purchased tickets, they can be applied to any future show.
Friday August 9
8 PM – King Lear
Saturday August 10
2PM – Much Ado About Nothing
8 PM – King Lear
Sunday August 11
2 PM – King Lear
8 PM – Much Ado About Nothing

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE (SCROLL DOWN TO PURCHASE NOW)
If purchasing tickets online, please note that only Visa & Mastercard (no debit cards, no American Express). If you are wanting to buy tickets after 12PM on the day of the show, please do not purchase on-line, please bring cash and buy at the door.
Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door, cash only.

**IF YOU DON’T SEE THE DATE/TIME LISTED BELOW, IT MEANS WE HAVE CUT OFF ONLINE TICKET SALES, HOWEVER YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR!!

Refund / Rain Policy

If the weather forecast for the day of show is unpredictable, please check The Elora Community Theatre’s Facebook and Instagram pages for weather updates and cancellations.
Any cancelled shows due to weather – Tickets can be exchanged for another performance of the outdoor series and/or ECT’s upcoming Theatre series at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
No cash refunds, exchanges only.

Questions?
For questions about the production, please contact Deb Stanson: debstanson@gmail.com or (519) 496-6481

About ‘King Lear’: King Lear is thought by many to be the greatest of Shakespeare’s plays. It has everything: sibling rivalry, parent-child conflict, love, hate, greed, ambition, good versus evil, illegitimacy, adultery, suicide, compassion, fortune, questions of fate and faith, politics, poverty, deprivation, madness, vanity, senility, cruelty, loyalty, devotion, ageism, dignity and the loss of dignity, examples of the best and worst of humankind.

About ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ – This is a romantic comedy about love and lovers who pretend to hate each other and a brother who gets up to bad tricks and ruins a wedding. Shakespeare masterfully weaves comedy, love, and deception into a captivating tale. Set in the scenic town of Messina, this timeless play delves into the complexities of relationships, the masks we wear, and the power of words to shape our perceptions. Prepare to be enchanted as you enter a world where laughter and misunderstanding collide, and where nothing is quite as it seems.

MYSTERY Mansions! | Design it+Build it Summer Art Camp
2024-07-29 09:00 - 2024-08-02 16:00
MYSTERY Mansions! | DESIGN IT+BUILD IT! Camp
Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2, 2024
9 am to 4 pm
Ages 5-12 | Max 36 | $350 no hst
sold out
Roll up your sleeves this week and get ready to design + build a MANSION of monolithic proportions! We will be the designers, architects, and creators of our own collaborative mysterious build. Behind every door is a new mystery!
In each room will have a secret to solve. From invisible ink messages, trap doors, and kinetic sculptures, we will create a mansion that will put the Winchester house to shame. Will you be able to find your way out of this mystery?

Our Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun!
Meet Rae!
Rae Abel (they/them)
An artist, trained in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo, Rae also holds a Montessori Teachers College diploma. Rae is currently enrolled in the B.Ed program at Laurier and brings a unique artistic appreciation and knowledge to all their teaching. In the past Rae has worked at the Clay & Glass Gallery as a programmer and teacher and has a passion for the arts and supporting all young artists!
To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play

A healthy snack & lunch
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for making art!

For more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca

PLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY
IF YOU CANCEL | Cancellations up to Friday, May 31, will receive a full refund, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday, June 1, fees are nonrefundable.
IF WE CANCEL | In the unlikely event of cancellation, ECFTA will issue a full refund.

Artist Reception: Meet Newfoundland Textile Artist Anastasia Tiller
2024-07-28 13:00 - 16:00
You are invited to welcome Newfoundland textile artist Anastasia Tiller to the gallery! Learn a bit about her textile work that puts a fun and whimsical new spin on the traditional Newfoundland and Labrador art of rug hooking. A lovely afternoon to connect with community and enjoy some East Coast inspired hospitality.
Admission is free. Drop in between 1- 4PM.

To find out more about the artist and exhibition in the gallery, please click here.

Pavilion Summer Concert Series at the Elora Centre for the Arts: Featuring Sara Rose & Geoff Canlett
2024-07-25 18:00 - 21:00
Our third concert in the Pavilion Summer Concert Series in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts is the talented Sara Rose & Geoff Canlett! This free concert is open to everyone to attend! It’s also the night of our Picnic in the Pavilion event, however the deadline to place your orders for BBQ chicken dinners has closed.
Sara Rose is a musician, singer and songwriter. She started playing guitar and singing at 10 years old and quickly found a passion in it. Sara has worked on several projects, such as her songs ‘Dancin’ and ‘If You Start A Fire,’ has been previously recognized in The Town of Orangeville’s Arts and Culture Awards with the Emerging Artist Award and Community Response Award with original song ‘Coming Home,’ and spent several years teaching guitar.

Sara has paired passions for music and community through organizing fundraisers supporting non-profits. In February, 2024, Sara and a local physician worked together to organize event, “Together We Serve” at The Elora Brewing Company. With the support of local businesses, musicians, artists, community members, and healthcare workers, funds were raised for Groves Memorial Community Hospital Emergency Department. Sara delivers a unique and diverse mix of original and cover music ranging from folk and pop to country. You can listen to Sara’s music here.
Bring your picnic blanket or chair and come enjoy an evening with musicians Sara Rose and Geoff Canlett!

Presented by our amazing community partners at Sorbara Group of Companies, Tribute Homes, and The County of Wellington, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation, MV Real Estate Brokerage and the Township of Centre Wellington‘s Tourism Marketing Fund.
Scroll down for details!
Event Details:

Bring a blanket or chair, come a bit early to get a good spot!
No reservation needed – just come as you are! This is a free event (with the opportunity to pay-what-you-can, with proceeds going to support local arts)
There will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)
Rain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)
The Elora Centre for the Arts is located at 75 Melville Street, Elora Ontario

Find out more about other concerts in this summer series!

Picnic at the Pavilion - BBQ and live music in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts
2024-07-25 17:00 - 21:00
Picnic at the Pavilion in the yard at the Arts Centre! Thursday July 25, 2024 from 5-9 PM
Feast on a super-tasty BBQ chicken dinner with all the fixings, enjoy some live music and share a toast with your community!
Note: The deadline to pre-purchase BBQ Chicken Dinners was July 18th. If you didn’t pre-purchase your BBQ Chicken Dinner, a limited number will still be available at the Picnic on a first-come-first-served basis ($20 per person).
LIVE MUSIC | CASH BAR | BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR OR BLANKET
We are celebrating the soon-to-be-public expansion project starting soon at the Elora Centre for the Arts!
This event also features a FREE concert with local favourites Sara Rose & Geoff Canlett, as part of our Pavilion Summer Concert Series.

LIVE MUSIC | CASH BAR | BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR OR BLANKET
IF IT RAINS, dinners will be available for pickup; however, the live music and other events in the yard will be cancelled.

Thank you to our community partners at Sleeman Breweries and MV Real Estate Brokerage for sponsoring this event!

Need help? Have a question? Please email MK at devassist@ecfta.ca

POW! POP! PLAY! | Pop-Art Power Summer Art Camp
2024-07-22 09:00 - 2024-07-26 16:00
POW! POP! PLAY! | POP-ART Power Camp
Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26, 2024
9 am to 4 pm
Ages 5-12 | Max 36 | $350 no hst
sold out
Explore the colourful KA-POW world of pop culture in this big bold week featuring some big-wigs of the POP Art world!
Andy Warhol, Keith Herring, Jasper Johns and Roy Lichtenstein will come to visit and inspire a week full of eye-popping colour, bold design, printmaking, stencils, collage and paint!

Our Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun!
Meet Alexa!
Alexa Collette recently graduated from the BA program at the University of Guelph and has been facilitating workshops and camp experiences for the past few years and loving every minute of it! Alexa is a painter, drawer, loves creating murals, and collaborating with the community. She is excited to create a space for art-making and exploration at the Elora Centre for the Arts!

To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play

A healthy snack & lunch
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for making art!

For more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca

PLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY
IF YOU CANCEL | Cancellations up to Friday, May 31, will receive a full refund, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday, June 1, fees are nonrefundable.
IF WE CANCEL | In the unlikely event of cancellation, ECFTA will issue a full refund.

Beyond the STRATOSPHERE! | TECH+ART Summer Art Camp
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 16:00
Beyond the STRATOSPHERE! | TECH+ART Camp
Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19, 2024
9 am to 4 pm
Ages 5-12 | Max 36 | $350 no hst
Campers! Let your imagination go sky-high in this hi-octane art power pack week of science and art! Design and build your own model rocket throughout the week and turn them into kinetic flying works of art.
On Friday, we’ll make sparks fly and launch our rockets into the sky for a ka-pow display of our creative genius! We will explore new worlds where young artists have never gone before!

Our Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun!
Meet Rae!
Rae Abel (they/them)
An artist, trained in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo, Rae also holds a Montessori Teachers College diploma. Rae is currently enrolled in the B.Ed program at Laurier and brings a unique artistic appreciation and knowledge to all their teaching. In the past Rae has worked at the Clay & Glass Gallery as a programmer and teacher and has a passion for the arts and supporting all young artists!
To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play

A healthy snack & lunch
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for making art!

For more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca

PLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY
IF YOU CANCEL | Cancellations up to Friday, May 31, will receive a full refund, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday, June 1, fees are nonrefundable.
IF WE CANCEL | In the unlikely event of cancellation, ECFTA will issue a full refund.

Event
2024-07-10 08:00 - 2024-08-31 17:00
Event description

Mid-Century MINI MODERNISTS! | Young Designers Summer Art Camp
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 16:00
Mid-Century MINI MODERNISTS! | Young Designers Camp
Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12, 2024
9 am to 4 pm
Ages 5-12 | Max 36 | $350 no hst
sold out!
Get ready to think outside of the box! Modernist thinkers and artists pushed the boundaries of art making and new materials and so will we!
We’ll explore the modernist teachings of the Bauhaus and focus our skills on developing Paul Klee-inspired block printmaking; 3-D architectural sculptures in the style of Wassily Kandinsky’s landscapes; and a kinetic wall sculpture that would make Maholy-Nagy proud!

Our Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun!
Meet Rae!
Rae Abel (they/them)
An artist, trained in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo, Rae also holds a Montessori Teachers College diploma. Rae is currently enrolled in the B.Ed program at Laurier and brings a unique artistic appreciation and knowledge to all their teaching. In the past Rae has worked at the Clay & Glass Gallery as a programmer and teacher and has a passion for the arts and supporting all young artists!
To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play

A healthy snack & lunch
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for making art!

For more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca

PLEASE NOTE 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY
IF YOU CANCEL | Cancellations up to Friday, May 31, will receive a full refund, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday, June 1, fees are nonrefundable.
IF WE CANCEL | In the unlikely event of cancellation, ECFTA will issue a full refund.

Pavilion Summer Concert Series at the Elora Centre for the Arts: Featuring The Tradition
2024-07-07 14:00 - 17:00
Our second free concert in the series, we are thrilled to introduce you to The Tradition! Come on out on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy some old-timey country music in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts! The Tradition plays songs from the likes of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, and many other country music heroes.
The voice of Douglas Richard Sinclair ranges from sombre lows to moonshine highs. Sinclair performs alongside his hired guns on electric guitar, bass, and drums. The Tradition satisfies the soul’s search for sounds from a simpler time.

The band began their ramblin’ in 2017. They performed at several venues and festivals around Southern Ontario. The band honed in praises from audiences at The Horseshoe Tavern, Goodlot Brewery, Elora Brewing Co, Skol House, Acton Leathertown Festival, Georgetown Craft Beer Festival, to name a few.
The Tradition recorded “Live at Lincoln County” on December 5th 2021. The band recorded live off the floor with John Dinsmore at Lincoln County Social Club in Toronto. Mitch Fillion of Southern Souls captured two of the performances on video. The Tradition upholds the spirit of old-timey country music: grit, three chords, and the truth.

To find out more about The Tradition Band, you can visit their website here.
Presented by our amazing community partners at Sorbara Group of Companies, Tribute Homes, and The County of Wellington, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation, and the Township of Centre Wellington‘s Tourism Marketing Fund.
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Event Details:

For more info about each artist, please visit the event page for the specific artist under our “events” tab at the top of this page.
Bring a blanket or chair, come a bit early to get a good spot!
No reservation needed – just come as you are! This is a free event (with the opportunity to pay-what-you-can, with proceeds going to support local arts)
There will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)
Rain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)
The Elora Centre for the Arts is located at 75 Melville Street, Elora Ontario

Click here for information on other concerts that are part of this free series!

Micro Mini MAKERS! | Miniature World Summer Art Camp
2024-07-02 09:00 - 2024-07-05 16:00
MICRO MINI MAKERS! | Miniature World Camp
Tuesday, July 2 – Friday, July 5, 2024 (4 day camp)
9 am to 4 pm
Ages 5-12 | Max 36 | $280 no hst
It’s a micro-art world week! Small hands can make great art in a week full of tiny builds, small-scale sculptures, and mini masterpieces!
We will explore a mix-up of mediums all micro-focused on the miniature. It will be petite-week of pint-sized perfection!
sold out

Our Summer Camps are led by ECFTA Art Educators and our cheery staff of Summer Students. Our Campers will be working in 2 groups in both our studio Art Classroom and sunny Maker Space. The week will be a balance of guided art instruction, open-flow creativity and outdoor fun!
Meet Alexa!
Alexa Collette recently graduated from the BA program at the University of Guelph and has been facilitating workshops and camp experiences for the past few years and loving every minute of it! Alexa is a painter, drawer, loves creating murals, and collaborating with the community. She is excited to create a space for art-making and exploration at the Elora Centre for the Arts!

To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and outdoor play

A healthy snack & lunch
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for making art!

For more information or registration inquiries please email us at camps@ecfta.ca

PLEASE NOTE OUR 2024 CANCELLATION POLICY
IF YOU CANCEL | Cancellations up to Friday, May 31, will receive a full refund, less $75 administration fee. After Saturday, June 1, fees are nonrefundable.
IF WE CANCEL | In the unlikely event of cancellation, ECFTA will issue a full refund.

Pavilion Summer Concert Series - 6 free shows in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts!
2024-06-27 18:00 - 2024-09-05 21:00
(various dates and times, see below)
Look out summer! Mark your calendars for these 6 free concerts, taking place in the Pavilion in the yard at the Arts Centre this summer! In support of emerging artists, and to encourage easy ways to connect to each other through performance, we are thrilled to launch this new series for you!
Presented by our amazing community partners at Sorbara Group of Companies, Tribute Homes, and The County of Wellington, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation, and the Township of Centre Wellington‘s Tourism Marketing Fund.
MV Real Estate Brokerage and Sleeman Breweries are also supporting our community BBQ picnics that are paired with the July 25 and September 5 concert dates. Check out our events page for all the details about our BBQ picnics (you need to order ahead if you want to order a BBQ dinner on those dates).
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Event Details:

For more info about each artist, please visit the event page for the specific artist under our “events” tab at the top of this page.
Bring a blanket or chair, come a bit early to get a good spot!
No reservation needed – just come as you are! This is a free event (with the opportunity to pay-what-you-can, with proceeds going to support local arts)
There will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)
Rain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)
The pavilion stage at the Arts Centre is located at 75 Melville Street in Elora

Pavilion Summer Concert Series at the Elora Centre for the Arts: featuring Jessica Sevier
2024-06-27 18:00 - 21:00
Jessica Sevier will kick off our Pavilion Summer Concert series! Toronto’s Jessica Sevier is a country music artist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist making waves with her latest single, a nostalgic country-rock tune, “Legends of Summer”. Since her debut single “Ghost of Tom” in 2019, Sevier’s music has been collectively streamed over 1 million times.
Performing live has been a key part of growing her audience,and Sevier has shared the stage with artists including Jason McCoy and Tim and the Glory Boys, and has performed at music festivals and renowned venues including Whisky Jam in Nashville and the legendary Lee’s Palace in Toronto. Sevier has also showcased at Canadian Music Week each year since 2021.

“Legends of the Summer” is perfectly suited for the season, and features Sevier’s distinct and sultry vocals with lyrics evoking cherished memories of past young love. The track is produced by Matt Koebel and written by powerhouse country songwriters Emma Lee, Karen Kosowski, Jessica Cayne, and Maddie Walker. Upon release in May 2023, the track received editorial support from DSPs and was immediately added at SiriusXM.
Sevier’s charisma and expressive voice caught the attention of Sony/ATV and Liz Rose Music’s most talented songwriters, leading to Sevier recording her successful single “Confetti”, released in March 2022. Produced in Nashville alongside Grady Saxman (Luke Combs and Tenille Arts), “Confetti” was a significant breakthrough, earning extensive airplay on Canadian country radio and racking up over 400,000 streams. The track secured the #1 spot on the Canadian Indie Country Radio Charts, solidifying Jessica’s presence in the country music landscape.
A testament to her talent as a songwriter, Sevier earned a spot to compete on the TV show The Shot: Remastered in 2020, and her music captivated audiences. She also earned recognition as a top 7 artist to watch at the 2022 CMW (Canadian Music Week) Featured Artist/Performer. Additionally, Sevier was selected among the top 12 contenders in the CNE Rising Star Competition in 2020.

Presented by our amazing community partners at Sorbara Group of Companies, Tribute Homes, and The County of Wellington, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation.
Event Details:

For more info about each artist, please visit the event page for the specific artist under our “events” tab at the top of this page.
Bring a blanket or chair, come a bit early to get a good spot!
No reservation needed – just come as you are! This is a free event (with the opportunity to pay-what-you-can, with proceeds going to support local arts)
There will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)
Rain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)
The pavilion stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts is located at 75 Melville Street, Elora Ontario

For more information about Jessica Sevier, or to listen to a bit of her music, please visit her website here.
For information about the full line up of concerts, please click here.

WILD GARDEN | OIL PAINTING WEEKEND WORKSHOP | WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
2024-06-15 10:00 - 2024-06-16 16:00
WILD GARDEN | OIL PAINTING
WEEKEND WORKSHOP | with RICK WORTHINGTON
Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16, 2024
10 am-4 pm both days
AGES 16+ | MAX 10 (min. 6 students required)
$250 + hst | $20 kit fee
Spaces available!
Explore the art of oil painting with Elora artist Rick Worthington in this two-day workshop as we look to the wildflower garden for inspiration! Learn how to find your way to clear design in your painting and how to lay down clean colour notes, akin to the techniques of the Impressionists.

Rick will share techniques on composition, contrast, depth, and guide you through the development of precise values. Using a limited palette of warm and cool primary colours, artists will learn colour-mixing skills to develop their own paintings with depth and contrast. The workshop kicks off with a painting demonstration by Rick on the first morning, followed by dedicated time for students to work on their own wild garden-inspired masterpieces.
This workshop is designed for students seeking to refine their skills. Beginners are warmly welcomed!
$20 kit fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class for those who wish to purchase supplies. Kit fee includes oil paint, odourless solvent, reference image, brushes etc
Artists with their own oils and brushes are welcome to bring their own kit.
Students are asked to provide their own canvas, their choice of level. 12×12, 12×16, 16×20, 20×20, or 24×24
Standing easels will be available for those that would like to use them.
Reference photos will be provided. Artists are also welcome to also bring their own source photo.

IF YOU CANCEL
Cancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability.
IF WE CANCEL
To help ensure the course you’re interested in runs, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees, or credit for a future workshop, pending availability.

Free Artist Talk with Toronto artist Anne-Marie Olczak: Inspiration & Process
2024-06-09 12:30 - 13:30
Join Toronto artist Anne-Marie Olczak in the gallery for a session on finding inspiration, where creativity can come from, how a nugget of an idea can snowball into an exhibition and how layers and techniques play an important role in unraveling a creative story. The session will include an open discussion and audience sharing feedback and ideas – a creative time for seeking, asking, and creative support.
This event is free. No sign up required.

This Artist Talk is being offered during the ‘Kodachrome’ exhibition featuring Anne-Marke Olczak on now in the gallery until July 14th.
(Photo credit Michelle Quance)

WEAVING TECHNIQUES | TAPESTRY WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
2024-06-08 10:00 - 16:00
WEAVING TECHNIQUES |
TAPESTRY WITH DIANNE KENNEDY CRUTTENDEN
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024 | 10 AM – 4 PM
AGES 14+ | MAX 10 | $110 + hst
Join textile artist Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden for a full day of learning a variety of tapestry techniques! This workshop is for those weavers who want a review and for new weavers to get started on your tapestry weaving adventure!
Dianne brings her wealth of knowledge and spirit of adventure to this immersive 6-hour workshop. In this playful class you will explore weaving through a variety of tapestry techniques such as: plain weave, rya knots, soumack, eccentric weave and irregular hatching. Participants will learn weaving techniques and some of Dianne’s favourite stitches and tips to create designs while exploring form, colour and texture. Dianne will have a variety of small looms to show you, so you may continue your adventure in weaving by building a small loom yourself or purchase from a number of companies a finished loom.
The joys of tapestry weaving awaits!
Please note there is a $30 kit fee, payable in cash to Dianne at the start of class.
Your kit will have a large selection of beautiful yarns to choose from and a simple frame loom, tapestry bobbins and everything you will need to continue/start your tapestry weaving adventure.

Meet Dianne!

Dianne has been creating woven art since the early 1970’s. Dianne first studied weaving at Sheridan School of Design, apprenticed with Robert L. Kidd in Michigan and in 2015 completed an internship with Master Tapestry artist Maximo Laura in his studio in Lima, Peru. A lifetime of weaving; Dianne’s work has been shown and collected throughout North America in venues such as The Detroit Institute of Art, Nuit Blanche in Ottawa, The Gore Bay Museum, the Textile Museum of Canada, The Queen Street Gallery in Niagara on the Lake, The Brick Room Gallery in St. Cathrines and the Sheepish Grin on Manitoulin Island, The Elora Fergus Studio Tour, and is a member of the Octarines Women’s Art Collective that has shown throughout the area. Dianne shows at the Craig Gallery in Meaford, Ontario and recently won an award for her piece in the recent ‘Insights’ show at the Wellington County Museum and will be participating in the Pelham Art Show in Fonthill over this coming Mothers Day Weekend.

THE MIRROR ROOM IN JUNE! JUNE PA DAY FOR KIDS!
2024-06-07 09:00 - 16:00
The MIRROR ROOM in June! | PA Day for Kids!
Friday, June 7, 2024 | 9 am – 4 pm
Ages 4-12 | Max 36
$70 no hst
one spot available!
Join us for a colourful and cheery day discovering Yayoi Kusama’s magical world of PA Day POLKADOTS and MIRRORS! We’ll be focusing on pattern, repetition, and bending & shaping space & time, so get your noggin’ ready! http://www.yayoi-kusama.jp/

This school year, we have expanded our PA Day program to accommodate 36 young artists! We will be dividing our PA Day kids into 2 groups (ages 4-6 and 7-12) and working in both our cheery Art Classroom and the sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space .
Led by ECFTA Art Educators Alexa Collette and Stephanie Lines-Toohill. Our PD days will be a balance of guided art instruction & learning in our art classroom, and open-creative exploration in our maker space. Along with outdoor fresh air and play during breaks, as always!

About the Instructors
Alexa Collette recently graduated from the BA program at the University of Guelph and has been facilitating workshops and camp experiences for the past few years and loving every minute of it! Alexa is a painter, drawer, loves creating murals, and collaborating with the community. She is excited to create a space for art-making and exploration at the Elora Centre for the Arts!

Stephanie Lines-Toohill brings her magical mix of compassion, creativity, and mindfulness to everything she does. She reminds us to pause and find wonder in unexpected places. She helps us let go of our worries and to be brave. Steph also runs Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace, a collaborative community space of connection. You might find her on a forest walk where she finds calming inspiration and beautiful found objects. Stephanie has been leading youth art groups and community art opportunities for over 15 years. She champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer!

To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and fun!

A healthy mid-morning snack and lunch
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for getting messy

IF YOU CANCEL
Cancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability.
IF WE CANCEL
To help ensure the course you’re interested in runs, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel courses/ workshops, & you would be eligible for a full refund of fees, or credit can be applied to a future course/ workshop, pending availability.

AFTER MONET | INTRO TO OIL PAINTING WITH RICK WORTHINGTON
2024-06-02 10:00 - 16:00
AFTER MONET | INTRO TO OIL PAINTING
with RICK WORTHINGTON
Sunday, June 2, 2024 | 10 am-4 pm
AGES 16+ | MAX 12
$150 + hst | $15 kit fee
Explore the art of oil painting with Elora artist Rick Worthington in this introduction to oil painting as we look to Monet for inspiration. Artists will be guided in how to create the atmospheric qualities of light in Claude Monet’s 1903 painting The Houses of Parliament. Join us for this bite-sized workshop designed to inspire your journey into impressionistic oil painting!

Rick will share techniques on composition, contrast, depth, and guide you through the development of precise values. Using a limited palette of warm and cool primary colours, artists will learn colour-mixing skills to develop their own paintings with depth and contrast. Great for all skill levels.
$15 kit fee is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class.
Kit fee includes oil paint, odourless solvent, reference image, brushes etc
Students are asked to provide their choice of canvas, any level. Suggested sizes: 12×14, 12×16, 14×18, 16×20

Meet Rick!
Rick Worthington, an accomplished full-time impressionist painter based in the charming village of Elora, Ontario. Rick secured his position as a notable artist by winning first place in the “Modern Impressionist Magazine” October/November salon of 2023. His vibrant oil paintings, depicting lively street scenes and cozy cafes, are highly sought after, masterfully capturing the interplay of light and shadow to create a captivating atmosphere.
To view more of Rick’s luminous paintings, please visit https://www.worthingtonpaintings.com/ @rick.worthington.art

IF YOU CANCEL
Cancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability.
IF WE CANCEL
To help ensure the course you’re interested in runs, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees, or credit for a future workshop, pending availability.

Opening Reception: 'Kodachrome' by Anne Marie Olczak
2024-05-26 14:00 - 16:00
Join us in the gallery to meet Toronto artist Anne Marie Olczak as we launch her ‘Kodachrome’ exhibition! Enjoy mingling and refreshments on Sunday May 26th from 2-4PM. Everyone is welcome to drop in. Admission is free.

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

Radiant Forests | Exploring Light & Color in Acrylic | WITH VERA KISSELEVA
2024-05-25 10:00 - 2024-05-26 15:00
RADIANT FORESTS | EXPLORING LIGHT & COLOUR IN ACRYLIC
2-Day Workshop with VERA KISSELEVA
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26, 2024
10 AM – 3 PM both days
AGES 16+ | MAX 10 | $250 + hst
sold out
In this two-day workshop, artist Vera Kisseleva will guide you in the creation of your own radiant canvas! Artists will learn how to mix vibrant colors and use simple compositional rules to create stunning wooded landscapes.

Vera will share some of the techniques she uses in her own work. After a quick demonstration through Vera’s process of developing a painting full of light and shadow, you will learn how to work with reference photos to easily translate real-world beauty onto your canvas.
Artists will then have the opportunity to practice with a few value/colour studies, explore the possibilities of acrylic paint, and refine your brushwork before starting your own larger canvas. Each participant will receive individualized guidance and feedback from Vera.
This workshop is ideal for painters with some experience, but beginners are welcome!
Source photos will be provided. Artists are also welcome to bring their own landscape photo if they have an image from which they would like to work.
Materials:
Students are asked to provide their own canvas and bring any favourite brushes.
Recommended canvas sizes: 18”x24”, 24”x24”, 24”x30”, 24”x36, 30”x30”
Recommended brushes: 3 Flat acrylic brushes, 1″ or larger, size 8 and size 4
Paint, pallets and other supplies for the workshop will be provided.
Brushes will also available in the classroom.
24”x24” canvases will be available for purchase from the instructor if needed.

Meet Vera!
Vera Kisseleva is an established award-wining artist best known for her paintings inspired by the Canadian landscape and nature’s dazzling colours that she believes are a great joy to experience and share with her collectors. Born in Russia, Vera studied fine arts in college and worked for years as a graphic designer and commercial artist. This Canadian painter is now based in rural Ontario where she is inspired by the visual splendor of her new home. Vera works mostly in acrylics and uses bold, vibrant colors in her work and thick brush strokes. Most of her pieces are done in her studio from a photograph and a memory of her recent nature encounters. Instagram @verakiss_art www.VeraKissArt.com

IF YOU CANCEL
Cancellations up to 14 days prior to start date will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative fee. No refund of fees will apply to cancellations within 14 days of start date. Fees may be applied/credited to an alternate workshop depending on availability.
IF WE CANCEL
To help ensure the course you’re interested in runs, we suggest you register no less than two weeks in advance. In the event of insufficient registrations ECFTA reserves the right to cancel workshops. You would be eligible for a full refund of fees, or credit for a future workshop, pending availability.

Elora Plein Air Art Show & Sale in the gallery (one day only!)
2024-05-19 12:00 - 17:00
This is the culmination of the artists’ efforts and they are ready to share and celebrate! In the gallery, there’s a buzz of excitement as people come in to view and buy the beautiful works the artists created over the previous 3 days. Meet the artists, discover a piece you can’t resist, vote for your favourite for the People’s Choice award, and just enjoy the show!
The presentation of all awards and winners will be announced at the start of the sale.
Admission is free. Everyone is welcome!

Sunday, May 19th Noon – 5 PM at Elora Centre for the Arts
75 Melville Street, Elora

A gallery filled with art created en plein air over the last 3 days will be for show and sale and the place will be buzzing with energy and excitement.
Enjoy the show, meet the artists and perhaps find a piece that will go home with you!
You can vote for your favourite in the show between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Our 2024 award presentations are scheduled for Sunday morning and all award news will be posted when the sale opens at noon. The presentation of the People’s Choice award will follow voting by the viewers at approximately 2:30 p.m.

For more information about the 2024 Elora Plein Air Festival weekend, please visit their website.
The Elora Plein Air Festival takes place outdoors throughout the region May 16, 17, 18th with the culminating show and sale on May 19th.
