Annual Elora en Plein Air Festival
2025-05-14 08:00 - 2025-05-17 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The annual Elora Plein Air Festival features selected artists from all over Ontario (and beyond!) who will be painting outdoors throughout Fergus, Elora and surrounding countryside. Some even paint at night to capture the magic of nocturne views. There are several events that take place throughout the festival, such as interactive painting opportunities, Quick Paint competitions, walking tours, film music and great food. The week ends with a show & sale on May 18th in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts.

To find out more about the Elora En Plein Air festival and the schedule of events on each day, please visit their website https://elorapleinair.ca/home/

ABSTRACT EMBROIDERY WITH AHMRI VANDEBORNE
2025-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Artist Ahmri Vandeborne joins us for a Thursday evening introduction to embroidery this May. Learn how to take an abstract idea from paper to fabric in this easy-going, loose and freestyle approach to embroidery!

The evening will begin with a brief overview of contemporary and historical abstract art to help inspire your imagery and design a concept. Participants will be guided through simple hand embroidery stitches to help embellish their design and will be encouraged to trust intuition while working on an abstract piece.
This 3-hour workshop teaches basic embroidery skills and encourages participants to finish their design at home. No experience required.
Please note, there is a $10 kit fee, payable to the instructor at the start of class. All materials included in the kit fee.
Contact us for more info!

Elora Plein Air Festival Show & Sale Event
2025-05-18 12:00 - 17:00
This is the culmination of the artists’ efforts throughout the week, and they will be on hand to share and celebrate the end of the event. In the gallery, you can view and purchase the beautiful work created, meet the artists and vote for your favourites! Everyone is welcome. Admission is free.
For more information about the Elora En Plein Air Festival and events throughout the week please visit their website https://elorapleinair.ca/home/

SCULPTURAL NEEDLE FELTED HARE
2025-05-24 10:00 - 2025-05-25 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Join us for a transformative experience with fibre artist Megan Cleland into the world of Sculptural Needle Felting. Whether you’re an experienced felter or a curious beginner, this 2-day workshop promises an engaging blend of artistry and fun.
Don’t miss this opportunity to create, connect, and be inspired!

Over the course of this immersive weekend workshop, you’ll delve deep into the artistry of needle felting, elevating your skills from traditional techniques to the captivating realm of three-dimensional sculpture!
On day one, artists will be introduced to armatures and how to design them for size and pose, using sources photos of hares in nature. Megan will offer guidance on wire wrapping to create shape using core wool. A basic head shape and ears will be developed and blending of the outer coat will be discussed and colours selected for day 2.
On the Sunday, fine tuning of head and ears, applying eyes, completing the body shape, adding fur, and deciding the pose for the final piece will be resolved.
If time allows, we will look at armatures for other animals or birds.
Please note, there is a $20 kit fee, payable to instructor in cash at the start of the workshop.
All materials included in the kit fee. Kit fee includes core wool; pipe cleaners for armature; wood round base; eyes; corriedale for outer fur; felting needles; rice bag, etc.

FREEFORM FIBRE SCULPTURE
2025-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
COILING, WRAPPING & FREESTYLE WEAVING with Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden
Join Tapestry Weaver and Fibre Sculptor Dianne KC and let loose for a day of creative expression coiling, wrapping, twisting and creating your unique freeform sculpture!

Dive into the world of creative expression and weaving techniques to craft a unique, one-of-a-kind piece. Whether you’re twisting fibres together in bold spirals, layering them in intricate patterns, or weaving them in imaginative ways, the possibilities are endless. Embrace the freedom to explore textures, shapes, and colors, and let your hands bring your wildest ideas to life in a fun and playful way. Perfect for artists, crafters and all lovers of fibre this is a chance to break away from traditional methods and discover the joy of unrestricted creativity!
Dianne will supply an array of colourful yarn (including some of her special Hand dyed and hand spun yarn), twine, fabric, wire and armatures, even some natural elements for you to create with. Everything you will need to explore ‘Freeform Fibre Sculpture’.
If you have some special found objects you would like to incorporate, bring them along. Dianne will have a number of her finished Sculptures for you to see and give you an idea of what’s possible.
Please note, there is a $30 kit fee, payable to the instructor in cash at the start of class.

Meet the artists of "Sticks and Stones" Opening Reception
2025-05-25 14:00 - 16:00
Opening Reception: Olivia Mae Sinclair & Alek Bélanger
An Exhibition of Story, Resilience & Renewal
Admission is Free
You’re invited to join us for the opening reception of a compelling new exhibition featuring the works of two incredible artists: Olivia Mae Sinclair and Alek Bélanger.
This dynamic exhibition brings together Sinclair’s richly layered textiles, emotive paintings, and evocative photography with Belanger’s powerful visual reclamation—where poetic affirmations are embedded on pages pulled from gay conversion therapy books, alongside large-scale photographic works that challenge and inspire.

We first encountered Olivia Mae Sinclair and Alek Bélanger at the Artist Project in Toronto, where each artist was featured individually. Their work—intimate, courageous, and deeply human—resonated with us. We knew immediately we wanted to bring them together for a group show here at The Arts Centre. They enthusiastically accepted the invitation, eager to share their unique voices and creative practices with our community.
Curated in collaboration with Sylvia Galbraith, this exhibition invites reflection on transformation, identity, and the power of artistic expression to reframe narratives and spark dialogue.
Join us in the gallery for refreshments, engaging conversation, and the opportunity to meet both artists in person. Be among the first to experience this thoughtful and vibrant presentation of work—and (hopefully!) leave seeing the world in a slightly new way.
We can’t wait to welcome you.

BREAKING BOUNDARIES: USING LIMITATIONS TO EXPAND CREATIVITY IN PAINTING WITH AHMRI VANDEBORNE
2025-05-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Find out how creative you can be when you set your own rules while painting! What happens when you only use two colours? Or when you have to use a tiny paint brush on a large canvas? Or when you use dice to choose what type of lines you paint and what colours you use?
In this workshop, participants will learn about the famous conceptual artist, Sol Lewitt, whose wall drawings have been recreated by all types of people based on his instructions. Each time the works are recreated, whether by the artist himself or other artists, volunteers, or assistants, they are a unique iteration – proving that following a set of guidelines can burst creative boundaries.

Using warm-up exercises and learning about basic painting techniques, participants will be inspired to create their own set of rules or guidelines to help inspire a new painting to take home.
Though not mandatory, if participants are interested in trying their hand at manipulating an image through painting, they are encouraged to bring their own image with them (printed, or on a phone) to work from.
Artist Ahmri Vandeborne will guide artists in a playful evening workshop setting limitations on tools and processes to help expand your creativity. Ahmri will offer examples of different types of processes that could be used to set limitations, artists will then choose “how” they would like to paint and create an image based on the guidelines they’ve set for themselves.
Let’s gather to make something unique and think outside the box!
No experience necessary.
Please note, there is a $10 kits fee payable in cash to the instructor at the start of class. All materials included in the kit fee.
Contact us for more info!

INTUITIVE ABSTRACT PAINTING
2025-05-31 10:00 - 2025-06-01 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
One spot left!
Join Stratford artist Sal Cucci for an introduction to intuitive abstracts and explore your personal expression in this playful and inclusive weekend!
This immersive 2-day workshop will appeal to painters of any level, whether you are beginning your abstract journey, or would like to deepen your practice.

Day one, artists will be guided through the basics of colour theory; tools and techniques for abstraction; experimentation and intuitive concept; composition; paints, additives, and the use of modelling paste and palette knives.
On day two, explore and experiment through the creation your abstract canvas, while sharing and learning from other students as you explore your own unique creative intuition!
Students will have the opportunity to create more than one canvas if time allows.
All materials included.

LET'S VAN GO! JUNE PA DAY FOR KIDS
2025-06-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
One spot left!
Young makers! Take a stroll through the vibrant world of Vincent Van Gogh and explore his use of colour and line to create motion, emotion, and intensity! Let’s explore the sunny side of painting and using LOTS of vibrant yellow, yellow, yellow and practice Impressionist methods of art-making, as we work together to recreate Van Gogh’s luminous sunflowers on canvas!
Our PA days are designed to inspire 36 young artists! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and student staff, we will work in 2 groups in both our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
PA days are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!
To ensure that your child is ready for a full day of art making and fun!

A healthy morning snack + and lunch
An afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
Dress for the weather and for art making!

At the Elora Centre for the Arts, we strive to support ALL children who would like to attend our programs! We make every effort to accommodate the varying needs of all our Young Makers. Please note however, we are not able to offer full-day, one-on-one support to children with additional needs.
For more information, please contact Judy

Ontario Craft Gin Festival 2025 (TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DOOR)
2025-06-07 11:00 - 18:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE ONLINE BUT ARE BEING SOLD AT THE DOOR! Please join us today!
The Ontario Craft Gin Trail invites you to the Craft Gin Festival on the grounds of the Elora Centre for the Arts. This is a 19+ event.
Tickets available at the door for $20 cash only.
Gin Lovers Unite!

Come meet artisan makers and sample craft gins from across the region. Featuring spirits from:

Elora Distilling Co.
Paradigm Spirits Co.
Dixons Distilled Spirits
Maverick Distillery Limited
John Sleeman and Sons – Spring Mill Distillery
Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery
Last Straw Distillery
Manns Distillery
Junction 56
Silver Fox Distillery

For more information on live music, food vendors, and more, please visit www.CraftGinTrail.com!
Questions about the event? Contact Marty at Marty@eloradistillingcompany.com

'Open Sky Live' - Live at the Arts Centre - featuring The Jiggity James Band
2025-06-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Welcome Back, Summer!
Get ready for warm nights, great music, and community vibes — our free OPEN SKY LIVE Summer Concert Series is back, every other Thursday starting June 12!
The series is presented in partnership with our friends at Tribute Homes, Sorbara Group of Companies and Storybrook Homes.
Starting us off is The Jiggity James Band, live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Arts Centre! This performance is presented in partnership with SV Law.

About Jiggity James
In many ways, Jiggity James is the quintessential small-town Canadian, but inside beats the heart of a journeyman and storyteller. Hailing from Elora, Ontario, his affinity for music began when he was a young boy, but it wasn’t until he started traveling at the age of 18 that he found his true voice.
He draws inspiration from his experiences on the road, the blend of jazz, country, ragtime and blues, creating a whole that is entirely his own. Music will always feel like home to Jiggity James, whether he’s road-tripping across Canada or travelling around Europe. His recent releases including “Tango to Calamity,” “Gringo,” and “That Stare” are available wherever good music is streamed. Find out more
✨ Bonus: Our camper bar will be open at each event, serving up refreshing drinks to keep the good vibes flowing! 🍺
See you under the open sky!

🎶 ‘Open Sky’ Concert Series Highlights:

When: Every other Thursday from 6-9 PM, all summer long

Where: MacDonald Pavilion Stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts

Cost: FREE (donations appreciated!). Cash Bar (credit/debit also accepted on site)
(Every dollar supports our exciting new expansion project!)

Join us for 8 Thursday evenings of live music under the open sky, right from our scenic pavilion stage. Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chair, relax as the sun sets behind the stage, and soak in performances by an incredible lineup of talented musicians, curated by Riverfest Elora! Connect with friends, neighbours and fellow music lovers — it’s the perfect summer tradition. Find out more

🎉 A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and generous sponsors who make this concert series possible.

'The Secret Garden' presented by the Elora Community Theatre (evening performance)
2025-06-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Join us for an open-air performance in the beautiful yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented on the pavilion stage by the Elora Community Theatre!

A bit about THE SECRET GARDEN based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett:
Mary Lennox, a spoiled, ill-tempered, and unhealthy child, comes to live with her reclusive uncle at Misselthwaite Manor on England’s Yorkshire moors after the death of her parents in India. There she meets a hearty housekeeper and her spirited brother, a cheerful robin, and her willful, hysterical, and sickly cousin, Master Colin, whose wails she hears echoing through the house at night.

With the help of the robin, Mary finds the door to a secret garden, neglected and hidden for years. When she decides to restore the garden in secret, the story becomes a charming journey into the places of the heart, where faith restores health, flowers refresh the spirit, and the magic of the garden, coming to life anew, brings health to Colin and happiness to Mary.
Approximate running time (including intermission) 90 minutes.
Ticket Information:
Adult tickets: $25 ($22.12 + HST)
Youth 12 and under: $15 (no tax)
Tickets can be purchased in advance until 9PM the day before the performance (scroll down to purchase now!). After that, you can purchase tickets at the door on the day of the performance (cash only).
Rain / Cancellation Policy:
If weather requires the performance to be cancelled, every effort will be made to contact ticket purchasers. Tickets may be exchanged for another performance of the show in the event of inclement weather. Please contact the Director Deb Stanson with any questions debstanson@gmail.com

'The Secret Garden' presented by the Elora Community Theatre (matinee performance)
2025-06-14 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Join us for an open-air performance in the beautiful yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented on the pavilion stage by the Elora Community Theatre!

THE SECRET GARDEN based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Mary Lennox, a spoiled, ill-tempered, and unhealthy child, comes to live with her reclusive uncle at Misselthwaite Manor on England’s Yorkshire moors after the death of her parents in India. There she meets a hearty housekeeper and her spirited brother, a cheerful robin, and her willful, hysterical, and sickly cousin, Master Colin, whose wails she hears echoing through the house at night.
With the help of the robin, Mary finds the door to a secret garden, neglected and hidden for years. When she decides to restore the garden in secret, the story becomes a charming journey into the places of the heart, where faith restores health, flowers refresh the spirit, and the magic of the garden, coming to life anew, brings health to Colin and happiness to Mary.
Approximate running time (including intermission) 90 minutes.
Ticket Information:
Adult tickets: $25 ($22.12 + HST)
Youth 12 and under: $15 (no tax)
Tickets can be purchased in advance until 9PM the day before the performance (scroll down to purchase now!). After that, you can purchase tickets at the door on the day of the performance (cash only).
Rain / Cancellation Policy:
If weather requires the performance to be cancelled, every effort will be made to contact ticket purchasers. Tickets may be exchanged for another performance of the show in the event of inclement weather. Please contact the Director Deb Stanson with any questions debstanson@gmail.com

'The Secret Garden' presented by the Elora Community Theatre (evening performance)
2025-06-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada

'Open Sky Live' - Live at the Arts Centre featuring The D'eve Archer Chill Trio PLUS optional BBQ dinner
2025-06-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
FREE concert with optional BBQ Chicken Picnic at the Pavilion!
Featuring The D’eve Archer Chill Trio on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage in the yard at the Arts Centre!
It’s all part of our OPEN SKY LIVE Summer Concert Series — come and enjoy music under the open sky with friends and neighbours!
🍗 This is also an optional BBQ dinner night! Dinners must be ordered in advance. See below for full details!
This performance is presented in partnership with MV Real Estate Brokerage.
The Open Sky Live series is presented and sponsored by Tribute Homes, Sorbara Group of Companies and Storybrook Homes.

About The D’eve Archer Chill Trio
“We change with time” — a quote that D’eve Archer has used as motivation to continuously focus on her future within the music industry.
The stage has become her home as she blended musical elements of her Jamaican heritage with her small-town Canadian upbringing, all shaped by a classical training in music.
D’eve has joined forces with two amazing local artists: Mr. Johnny Cusinato and Mr. Attila Toth. Please let the full sounds of The D’eve Archer Chill Trio resonate deeply within your hearts, minds, and souls.
🍗 This is a Special BBQ Fundraiser Night!
On this free concert night (Thurs. June 26), we’re firing up the grill with a delicious BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser!

BBQ dinners must be ordered in advance — please purchase your dinners below.
Order your dinners below (scroll down) – credit card payment only (no debit)
Enjoy your dinner on-site or grab it to go — your choice!
All proceeds go directly to our new expansion!

BBQ Dinners include:

Chicken dinner: Half-chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll and cookie
Vegan option: Roasted vegetables wrapped in phyllo, with baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll and cookie

Cost: $25 plus HST

☔ If it rains, you can still pick up your BBQ dinner — but the live music and other yard events will be cancelled.
🎶 Even if you don’t order a BBQ dinner, you’re still welcome to come enjoy the music and the atmosphere!
✨ Bonus: Our camper bar will be open at each event, serving up refreshing drinks to keep the good vibes flowing! 🍺

🎶 ‘Open Sky’ Concert Series Highlights:

When: Every other Thursday from 6-9 PM, all summer long

Where: MacDonald Pavilion Stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts

Cost: FREE (donations appreciated!). Cash Bar (credit/debit also accepted on site)
(Every dollar supports our exciting new expansion project!)

Join us for 8 Thursday evenings of live music under the open sky, right from our scenic pavilion stage. Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chair, relax as the sun sets behind the stage, and soak in performances by an incredible lineup of talented musicians, curated by Riverfest Elora! Connect with friends, neighbours and fellow music lovers — it’s the perfect summer tradition. Find out more

🎉 A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and generous sponsors who make this concert series possible. See you under the open sky!

FLOW+GLOW! ART & MOVEMENT CAMP
2025-07-02 09:00 - 2025-07-04 15:30 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
3-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-7
If your budding artist loves art, with a little get-up-and-go mixed in, this ART + MOVEMENT camp is for you!
We’ll invent our own junior yoga moves and get those ants in your pants dancing and singing, along with playful creativity and friend-making!

Our Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
Camps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!

Come prepared for a great 3 days!

A mid-morning snack and lunch
A nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
A spare set of clothes is encouraged for the week
Dress for the weather and for art-making!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

Opening Reception - meet Eileen MacArthur as she launches 'Eden'
2025-07-06 14:00 - 16:00
Join us in the gallery as we officially reveal Eileen MacArthur’s new exhibition, ‘Eden’. These works invite us to see parts of nature—like flowers and trees—as if they have human qualities. By doing this, we can think about how people relate to each other and the world around them. Nature isn’t shown as separate or alone, but as part of a bigger community. The natural elements become a way to talk not just about individual experiences, but also about the dynamics of groups and how we all connect in society.
Refreshments will be served, admission is free. Drop in and say hello, mingle and help uplift the arts, and our community of artists!

ART THEN+NOW! MINI MASTERS CAMP
2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-07-11 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
Let’s time-jump into the art time machine and look at Art THEN + NOW! This camp is full-on art making, trying out new materials, and exploring the connections between art today and art of the past!

We’ll think about what it means to always be in the “middle” of art-history as we simultaneously look backward and forward. Together, we’ll imagine what art of the future will look like!

Our Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
Camps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!

Come prepared for a great week!

A mid-morning snack and lunch
A nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
A spare set of clothes is encouraged for the week
Dress for the weather and for art-making!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

'Open Sky Live' - Live at the Arts Centre - featuring Harry Lee Follon
2025-07-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Join us for Harry Lee Follon live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Arts Centre! This performance is presented in partnership with Wrighthaven Homes.
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!?
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.

The ‘Open Sky’ series is presented in partnership with our friends at Tribute Homes, Sorbara Group of Companies and Storybrook Homes.
FOOD TRUCK ON SITE FOR THIS EVENT! Enjoy tacos from the delicious Milagro Food Truck!
About the Artist
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
✨ Bonus: Our camper bar will be open at each event, serving up refreshing drinks to keep the good vibes flowing! 🍺
See you under the open sky!

🎶 ‘Open Sky’ Concert Series Highlights:

When: Every other Thursday from 6-9 PM, all summer long

Where: MacDonald Pavilion Stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts

Cost: FREE (donations appreciated!). Cash Bar (credit/debit also accepted on site)
(Every dollar supports our exciting new expansion project!)

Join us for 8 Thursday evenings of live music under the open sky, right from our scenic pavilion stage. Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chair, relax as the sun sets behind the stage, and soak in performances by an incredible lineup of talented musicians, curated by Riverfest Elora! Connect with friends, neighbours and fellow music lovers — it’s the perfect summer tradition. Find out more

🎉 A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and generous sponsors who make this concert series possible.

ART TECHS! THE SCIENCE OF ART CAMP
2025-07-14 09:00 - 2025-07-18 16:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
5 DAY CAMP FOR AGES 7-12
If you love to experiment, innovate, and collaborate then this camp is for you! This STE(A)M-injected camp brings super-sonic art making to young artists who love bright colours, bright ideas and are curious about how science and tech can POWER their ART explorations!

Our Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
Camps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!

Come prepared for a great week!

A mid-morning snack and lunch
A nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
A spare set of clothes is encouraged for the week
Dress for the weather and for art-making!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

'The Merry Wives of Windsor' Shakespeare in the Yard presented by the Elora Community Theatre (evening)
2025-07-18 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-07-19 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-07-25 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-07-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
The Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed on the pavilion stage this summer – in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented by The Elora Community Theatre. Scroll down to view dates, times and purchase your tickets now!

About The Merry Wives of Windsor, a comedy by William Shakespeare
Falstaff decides to fix his financial woe by seducing the wives of two wealthy merchants. The wives find out that he sent them identical letters and take revenge by playing tricks on Falstaff when he comes calling. With the help of their husbands and friends, the wives play one last trick in the woods to put Falstaff’s mischief to an end.
Approximate running time (including intermission) 90 minutes.
Ticket Information:
Adult tickets: $25 ($22.12 + HST)
Youth 12 and under: $15 (no tax)
Tickets can be purchased in advance until 9PM the day before the performance (scroll down to purchase now!). After that, you can purchase tickets at the door on the day of the performance (cash only).
Rain / Cancellation Policy:
If weather requires the performance to be cancelled, every effort will be made to contact ticket purchasers. Tickets may be exchanged for another performance of the show in the event of inclement weather. Please contact the Director Deb Stanson with any questions debstanson@gmail.com

'The Merry Wives of Windsor' Shakespeare in the Yard presented by the Elora Community Theatre (matinee)
2025-07-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ART! THE ART OF NATURE CAMP
2025-07-21 09:00 - 2025-07-25 15:30 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
5-DAY CAMP FOR AGES 4-7
Let’s answer the call of the wild in this nature-inspired camp, designed to bring out the WILD artist in you! We’ll use our creative nature to wander, wonder and engage with the wild world all around us in a week of fresh-air creativity, nature explorations and outdoor play!

Our Summer Camps are designed to inspire 36 young artists each week! Led by ECFTA Arts Educators and 7 summer student staff, camp will take place in our cheery Art Classroom and sunny Sparrow’s Nest Maker Space.
Camps are a balance of guided-art instruction and open-flow exploration, along with outdoor fresh air play as always!

Come prepared for a great week!

A mid-morning snack and lunch
A nut-free afternoon snack will be offered to keep the energy going
Refillable water bottle
A spare set of clothes is encouraged for the week
Dress for the weather and for art-making!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

'Open Sky Live' - Live at the Arts Centre - featuring James Gray
2025-07-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0, Canada
Join us for James Gray live on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Arts Centre! This performance is presented in partnership with Granite Homes.
James Gray is a contemporary version of an old-school traveling folk singer. In the past decade, Gray has toured Canada, Europe and Australia, seeing the world and sharing his beloved songs along the way. Galvanized by the idea to speak to the human condition through the creation and delivery of song, Gray draws from his deep love of legendary songwriters such as John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, Gillian Welch, to guide him.

The ‘Open Sky’ series is presented in partnership with our friends at Tribute Homes, Sorbara Group of Companies and Storybrook Homes.
About the Artist
A unique finger style guitarist, with a vocal that is hauntingly beautiful, Gray, often accompanied by a rather droll, humorous stage patter, immerses himself in each and every song with a soulfulness and attack that is infectious and disarming. With a broad grin and good natured chuckle, Gray
will often smile into the microphone and state matter of factly that he wants you to remember who he is.
Gray’s third album is entitled “New Friends That Talk Like Old Friends”. This collection of songs born in His tiny Muskoka cabin is a reflection of the incredible people and experiences that James has come across in his travels.
Notably, James has been a musical guest at TED Talks held on the west coast of Canada. Music from his three albums receives regular airplay on CBC radio programs including Fresh Air with Nana Aba Duncan and Ontario Morning with Wei Chen. He has garnered extensive airplay regionally and throughout Canada. Visit his website here.

✨ Bonus: Our camper bar will be open at each event, serving up refreshing drinks to keep the good vibes flowing! 🍺
See you under the open sky!

🎶 ‘Open Sky’ Concert Series Highlights:

When: Every other Thursday from 6-9 PM, all summer long

Where: MacDonald Pavilion Stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts

Cost: FREE (donations appreciated!). Cash Bar (credit/debit also accepted on site)
(Every dollar supports our exciting new expansion project!)

Join us for 8 Thursday evenings of live music under the open sky, right from our scenic pavilion stage. Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chair, relax as the sun sets behind the stage, and soak in performances by an incredible lineup of talented musicians, curated by Riverfest Elora! Connect with friends, neighbours and fellow music lovers — it’s the perfect summer tradition. Find out more

🎉 A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and generous sponsors who make this concert series possible.
