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SUMMARY:Free Shuttle Bus on Weekends around Elora & Fergus (bus stop at the Arts Centre!!)
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday and Sunday from May 18 – September 8th from 11AM – 5PM!   \nYou can hop on / hop off the free shuttle that runs throughout Elora and Fergus!  Park your car and ride the shuttle to all of the points of interest – and it’s FREE!  Check out the map graphic below for the stops and times! A round trip would take an hour\, but make a day of it and plan a day of it!  NEW bus stop at the front doors of the Elora Centre for the Arts! \n \n \n  \nMake sure you get off at the NEW BUS STOP located at the FRONT DOORS OF THE ARTS CENTRE!  Don’t forget we have a picnic area and outdoor art pathway to visit\, as well as our gallery\, artisan shop and events! \n  \nThe Elora and Fergus Downtown Shuttle offers a round-trip service every hour\, on the hour from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. throughout the summer months. The shuttle stops at the following locations: \n\nGrand River Raceway (starting point 00:00)\nMacDonald Square (00:05 and 00:50)\nElora Centre for the Arts/Bissell Park (00:10 and 00:45)\nWellington County Museum and Archives (00:15 and 00:40)\nFergus Marketplace (00:20 and 00:35)\nCentre Wellington Sportsplex (00:30)\n\n  \n \nFor more information please visit the Township website here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/free-shuttle-bus-on-weekends-around-elora-fergus-bus-stop-at-the-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Pavilion Summer Concert Series - 6 free shows in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts!
DESCRIPTION:(various dates and times\, see below) \nLook 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! \nPresented 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. \nMV 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). \nScroll down for details! \n \n \nEvent Details: \n\nFor more info about each artist\, please visit the event page for the specific artist under our “events” tab at the top of this page.\nBring a blanket or chair\, come a bit early to get a good spot!\nNo 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)\nThere will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)\nRain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)\nThe pavilion stage at the Arts Centre is located at 75 Melville Street in Elora\n\n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/pavilion-summer-concert-series-6-free-shows-in-the-yard-at-the-elora-centre-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Rug Hooking Morning Social in the gallery - bring your project and spend time with others!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nBring your own kit or project\, admission is free (donations welcome).  Tea will be provided. \nNo registration required – just come!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/rug-hooking-morning-social-in-the-gallery-bring-your-project-and-spend-time-with-others/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Community Kick-Off BBQ and free music concert in the Yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts!
DESCRIPTION: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! \n⭐ FREE admission \n⭐ Enjoy a FREE concert by Harry Lee Follon (part of our Pavilion Summer Concert Series)\, plus a cash bar\, games\, prizes and more! \n⭐ For just $20\, enjoy a BBQ chicken dinner with ALL the fixings (vegan\, gluten-free and takeout options available) \n⭐ Be there for the official launch of “The Art of Possibility” — our public fundraising campaign to support our exciting expansion! \nPre-purchase your  dinner by FRIDAY\, AUGUST 30th at 3 pm!! \n \n(Sure\, we’ll have a few extras on hand on Sept 5th on a first-come\, first-served basis\, but why risk it?) \nMEAL OPTIONS: \n\n$20 (+HST) per dinner.  Includes: a BBQ coal-roasted half chicken\, coleslaw\, baked potato\, dinner roll\, cookie (gluten free cookie available)\n$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)\n\nSCROLL DOWN to choose your preferred time slot and purchase your BBQ dinner now! \nVisa and Mastercard only (no debit).  \nUnfortunately we are not able to offer custom orders.  \nPlease note that the meal is already dairy- and egg-free (gluten in the dinner roll\, phyllo and dessert; gluten-free cookie available on request). \nIF IT RAINS\, dinners will be available for pickup\, however the live music and other events in the yard will be cancelled. \n \n\nThank you to our community partners at Sleeman Breweries and MV Real Estate Brokerage for sponsoring this BBQ event! \n     \n\n  \nSCROLL DOWN to choose your preferred time slot and purchase your BBQ dinner now! \nNeed help?   Have a question?  Please email MK at devassist@ecfta.ca \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/picnic-at-the-pavilion-bbq-and-live-music-in-the-yard-at-the-elora-centre-for-the-arts-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Pavilion Summer Concert Series at the Elora Centre for the Arts: featuring Harry Lee Follon
DESCRIPTION: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!? \nWith 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 \nFollon’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. \nAnd 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! \n \n \n  \nPresented 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. \nScroll down for details! \nEvent Details: \n\nBring a blanket or chair\, come a bit early to get a good spot!\nNo 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)\nThere will be a snack bar with refreshments and snacks (cash only!)\nRain or shine (unless lightning and pouring rain)\nThe pavilion stage in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts is located at 75 Melville Street\, Elora Ontario\n\n  \nFor information about the full line up of concerts\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/pavilion-summer-concert-series-at-the-elora-centre-for-the-arts-featuring-harry-lee-follon/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240915
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - Youth Outreach. Connecting to Schools Through Art for elementary & high school students
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS provides free arts programming to youth with intellectual and/or developmental delays in elementary and secondary school in the Life Skills and LRC classrooms.  We meet students once a month throughout the school year at Centre Wellington District Secondary School\, Elora Public School\, John Black Public School in Fergus\, Arthur Public School\, Victoria Cross Public School in Mount Forest\, and June Ave Public School in Guelph. \nLed by an ECFTA Arts Educator\, these sessions offer guided art instruction and contemporary art ideas to students in Centre and North Wellington. \n \nThe program is free to students.  Project themes are centered around community building and emphasize collaboration and success through personal artistic expression. The goal is connecting students to the community in meaningful and creative ways! \nWhy is this program important? \nStudents with developmental delays experience added challenges in feeling supported within the school system and the broader community. These children and youth also have limited access to arts-based resources within schools due to the continued erosion of arts funding. \nThis program strives to engage the emotional and social well-being of students through art making that connects them with community initiatives\, helping them experience community life beyond school. \nThis project arose in response to teachers of LRC and Life Skills students in our area and aligns with our goal of supporting community needs through the arts. Our goal is that students feel more connected and included in their community through the art-making process! \n\n  \nThe 2019 Vital Signs Report demonstrates the need for this program as follows: \n\nOnly 41% of students feel a sense of belonging to their community through school;\nAccessibility to the arts continues to be a barrier for many;\nYouth mental health is a particular vulnerability; and\nConnection to the community is listed as a preventative factor against suicide.\n\nFunding for this program is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Harry E. Foster Charitable Foundation the Johansen-Larsen Foundation and the Centre Wellington Community Foundation. Thank you! \n  \n\nProgram Insights \nEach year\, we discover that as the year progressed\, students gained an appreciation for each other’s work. The collective art making environment allows the students to locate their individuality within a larger group context in a very direct way by comparing how they resolved their works\, and how their classmates may have made different choices. \nThis form of communication and introspection is unique to collective art-making\, that allows for participants to see themselves in the context of others. It is a wonderful opportunity for those who often find it difficult to connect with groups\, to find a common language when looking at and discussing each other’s work. \nStudents with limited verbal communication are able to be a part of a visual conversation that values the uniqueness of perspective and diverse ways of making. \n  \n  \n\nFor more information about this program please contact us at:  programming@ecfta.ca \nTo help support this program by donating today\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/youth-outreach-connecting-to-community-through-art-for-elementary-and-high-school-students-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241221
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SUMMARY:Youth Outreach: The Power of Art & Creative Expression | Addiction & Recovery Program | A partnership with Portage
DESCRIPTION:Youth Addiction & Recovery Program: The Power of ART & Creative Expression.  \nThis program offers weekly art and creative expression classes to residents at Portage Elora as a conduit for acceptance\, sharing and healing. It allows for emotional exploration\, development of coping strategies and sharing the challenges of recovery. Run by arts educators\, engagement facilitators and a social worker. The program runs in the gallery and classroom at the Elora Centre for the Arts throughout the school year. \n \nFOR THE 2024 / 2025 SESSIONS – we are so thankful to The Dalglish Family Foundation and Skyline Group of Companies for their generous support of this program! \n      \n\nYou can support this program too!   To help us continue to offer this program in the months ahead\, please click here. \n\n  \n \n  \nA bit about the Program: \nWe schedule a variety of art projects – something new each week\, aimed at connecting the journey of recovery to the art making process.  Our schedule for the coming season includes: \n\nBlacksmith Forging\nPottery Wheel\nAcrylic painting & Drawing\nMovement & Improvisation\nMusic Fundamentals\nPyrography\nPhotography\nand more!\n\nRead about the program here! \n  \n \nPortage residents experience ‘power of art’ through Elora arts centre program – June 2024 \n  \n\n  \n \n  \nPortage Elora residents healing through arts program – June 2024 \n  \n  \n\n \n  \nElora Centre for the Arts helps youth struggling with addiction – June 2024 \n  \n  \n\n  \n \n \n \n \nFeedback from Portage Participants about our Program: \n“The kids came back to our property and they were kids again. They were skipping and dancing and twirling around. It was like they came out of their shell” – Kristin\, Executive Director of Portage Elora \n“Viewing the gallery was so cool. The whole atmosphere with the chill music\, the tea\, and art supplies everywhere. It’s just a nice place to be” – S.\, Participant \n“Even travelling from Portage to the Arts Centre was always so fun. We had great conversations in the van and we were able to continue the positive experience” – C.\, Participant \n“I learned so much about myself from one drawing. The activities allowed us to see ourselves in our art and not be defined by our past trauma” -C.\, Participant \n“The expectation was set from the beginning that it was a judgement-free zone and there is no bad art. That was really helpful for me because I could feel safe making mistakes” – M.\, Participant \n“At first I wanted rulers and guidelines and by the end I was able to trust myself to make creative decisions” – M.\, Participant \n“A lot of activities were outside my comfort zone and I really liked that I stomped on my fears and found new things to do that I liked” – W.\, Participant \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/youth-outreach-the-healing-power-of-art-creative-expression-addiction-recovery-program-a-partnership-with-portage/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241221
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SUMMARY:Youth Outreach: The Power of Music & Creative Expression | Addiction & Recovery Program | A partnership with Portage
DESCRIPTION:Youth Addiction & Recovery Program: The Power of MUSIC & Creative Expression. \nTHE POWER OF ART & CREATIVE EXPRESSION continues to be an important outreach connection to our community. Through our partnership with Portage Elora\, this Youth Outreach Program is all about the POWER OF MUSIC! \nMUSIC JAM MONDAYS! is a pilot program this Fall and invites Portage youth in recovery to a welcoming environment to explore the basics of rhythm and melody with a variety of acoustic instruments. \n \nMusic can be a powerful way to express and connect with our emotions. MUSIC JAM MONDAYS! is designed to connect Portage youth with the potential of music making as a form of self expression. Through the learning of music fundamentals\, participants will develop a vocabulary to experiment\, collaborate and play off each other’s energy! \n \nEach week participants will be inspired by a curated playlist\, including different genres\, grooves and moods\, and will be encouraged to play both independently and collaboratively. Through weekly guided “jam” sessions\, led by music educator Jon Kraemer\, along with professional musicians from our community\, youth will be invited to explore and experiment with a choice of instruments\, acoustic guitar\, soprano ukulele\, hand drums\, and synthesizers. \nOur goal: \n\nExperience music making in a positive\, safe\, and supportive environment\nEngage with a variety of instruments\nDevelop confidence in their abilities to express themselves through music\nOffer an opportunity to see music as tool to be used throughout the many challenges of recovery and beyond Portage.\n\nThis program would not be possible without the tremendous support of our community! Thank you The Dalglish Family Foundation and Skyline Group of Companies for being part of that community. \n      \n\nYou can support this program too!   To help us continue to offer this program in the months ahead\, please click here. \n\n \n \nPortage residents experience ‘power of art’ through Elora arts centre program – June 2024 \n\n \n  \nPortage Elora residents healing through arts program – June 2024 \n  \n\n \n  \nElora Centre for the Arts helps youth struggling with addiction – June 2024 \n  \n  \n \nFeedback from Portage Participants about our Program: \n“The kids came back to our property and they were kids again. They were skipping and dancing and twirling around. It was like they came out of their shell” – Kristin\, Executive Director of Portage Elora \n“Viewing the gallery was so cool. The whole atmosphere with the chill music\, the tea\, and art supplies everywhere. It’s just a nice place to be” – S.\, Participant \n“Even travelling from Portage to the Arts Centre was always so fun. We had great conversations in the van and we were able to continue the positive experience” – C.\, Participant \n“I learned so much about myself from one drawing. The activities allowed us to see ourselves in our art and not be defined by our past trauma” -C.\, Participant \n“The expectation was set from the beginning that it was a judgement-free zone and there is no bad art. That was really helpful for me because I could feel safe making mistakes” – M.\, Participant \n“At first I wanted rulers and guidelines and by the end I was able to trust myself to make creative decisions” – M.\, Participant \n“A lot of activities were outside my comfort zone and I really liked that I stomped on my fears and found new things to do that I liked” – W.\, Participant \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/youth-outreach-the-power-of-music-creative-expression-addiction-recovery-program-a-partnership-with-portage/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260416T012535
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SUMMARY:SUPPORTIVE ARTS- ADULT OUTREACH. ART & mindfulness for adults with (dis)abilities
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering inclusive\, arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome all adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program\, led by ECFTA Arts Educator and Mindfulness Facilitators. \nWednesday & Thursday morning and afternoon classes held weekly September through June at the Art Centre. \n \nJoin us for a gently guided 2-hour workshop\, specifically designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session\, we will embrace diversity and friendship through explorations in art making\, movement\, mindfulness and music. On Thursdays\, we welcome a member of the Elora Singers into the gallery for a music and movement singalong. Every week is as unique as each of our participants! \nPlease visit our ADULT WORKSHOPS page for more information or to register for FALL\, WINTER\, or SPRING session blocks. \n\nThe 2025-2026 Supportive Arts season is supported by; \n\nWC Wood Foundation\nRotary Club of Fergus/Elora\nThe Township of Centre Wellington\nThe Food Family Fund\nLindy Green Family Foundation\nMarjorie and Joseph Wright Memorial Foundation\nAnd many generous individual donors from our community\n\nWe thank you! \n\n  \nPlease contact us for more information or availability on our waitlist. \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and updates! \nTo learn more about the impact of this program\, please click here. \nTo help support this program by donating today\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/supportive-arts-weekly-inclusive-art-mindfulness-workshops/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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SUMMARY:SUPPORTIVE ARTS WEDNESDAYS for Adults with Varying Abilities
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORTIVE ARTS for Adults with Varying Abilities  | 14-week series \nWEDNESDAY |  September 18  – December 18\, 2024  |  10 am – 12 pm \nWeekly inclusive art & mindfulness for adults with varying abilities. \nsold out \n \nMAX 14 |  AGES 18+  |  $280 + hst for all 14 weeks  \nParticipants please register for all 14 weeks. No charge for support workers or caregivers. \nSUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program\, led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coach. \nJoin us for a guided 2-hour workshop designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session\, we embrace diversity and friendship through explorations in art making\, movement\, mindfulness and music. Every week is as unique as each of our participants!  \nOur bright and cheerful ECFTA classroom is wheelchair accessible and accommodates up to 14 participants\, with accompanying support workers and volunteers. \nThe 2024-2025 Supportive Arts  season is generously supported by the W. C. Wood Foundation\, the Township of Centre Wellington\, and through donations from our community. We thank you! \n \nREFUNDS There are no refund for missed classes. If you are unable to attend for any reason\, classes are transferrable to another participant. \nPAYMENT can be made using a credit card by registering below. Registration & payment via e-transfer or personal cheque are also accepted by contacting Judy at programming@ecfta.ca \nPlease contact us for more information or availability on our waitlist. \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and updates!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/supportive-arts-wednesdays-for-adults-with-varying-abilities-fall-wednesday-program/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:SUPPORTIVE ARTS THURSDAYS for Adults with Varying Abilities
DESCRIPTION:SUPPORTIVE ARTS for Adults with Varying Abilities  |  14-week series \nTHURSDAY |  September 19  – December 19\, 2024  |  10 am – 12 pm \nWeekly inclusive art & mindfulness for adults with varying abilities. \nsold out \n \nMAX 14 |  AGES 18+  |  $280 + hst for all 14 weeks  \nParticipants please register for all 14 weeks. No charge for support workers or caregivers. \nSUPPORTIVE ARTS is a unique program offering arts-based learning opportunities and compelling artistic experiences to individuals with varying abilities. We welcome adults and caregivers from Wellington County and the surrounding areas to our weekly program\, led by ECFTA Arts Educators and Mindfulness Coach. \nJoin us for a guided 2-hour workshop designed to support adults of all abilities. Each session\, we embrace diversity and friendship through explorations in art making\, movement\, mindfulness and music. Each session\, we also welcome a member of the Elora Singers into the gallery for our Thursday interactive music jam! \nEvery week is as unique as each of our participants!  \nOUR SPACE Our bright and cheerful ECFTA classroom is wheelchair accessible and accommodates up to 14 participants\, with accompanying support workers and volunteers. \nThe 2024-2025 Supportive Arts  season is generously supported by the W. C. Wood Foundation\, the Township of Centre Wellington\, and through donations from our community. We thank you! \n \nREFUNDS There are no refunds for missed classes. If you are unable to attend for any reason\, classes are transferrable to another participant. \nPAYMENT can be made using a credit card by registering below. Registration & payment via e-transfer or personal cheque are also accepted by contacting Judy at programming@ecfta.ca \nPlease contact us for more information or availability on our waitlist. \nVisit our Facebook page for photos and updates!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/supportive-arts-thursdays-for-adults-with-varying-abilities/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:Opening Gala Reception in the Gallery:  Elora Fergus Studio Tour 2024
DESCRIPTION:Opening Gala Reception: Thursday September 19\, 2024  |   7 – 9 PM in the gallery at Elora Centre for the Arts \nMark your calendars: this is an event you don’t want to miss! The Elora Fergus Studio Tour Opening Gala has been elevated to a new level!\n\nNot only will you enjoy fresh new art; there will be a door prize\, catered food\, and the fun of mingling with your favourite artists!\nMeet and mingle with the artists of the Elora Fergus Studio Tour and members of our creative community – and get a sneak peak of their work on display in the gallery before the tour begins!  Refreshments and catered food will be served. \nFree admission.  Everyone is welcome! \nFor more information about participating artists\, please click here.
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/opening-gala-reception-in-the-gallery-elora-fergus-studio-tour-2024/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T012535
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The Creativity Connection: How art contributes to meaningful and healthy futures for children with disabilities and developmental differences
DESCRIPTION:The Creativity Connection: How Art Contributes to Meaningful and Healthy Futures for Children with Disabilities and Developmental Differences \nFeaturing Julia Hanigsberg\, president & CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital — part of our new Vibrant Visions Speaker Series  \nJoin us as we kick off a brand new speaker series\, Vibrant Visions: Bridging Arts\, Community & Wellness\, in partnership with Aboyne Rural Hospice. \nThis three-part series shines a light on creativity and the arts in health and wellness spaces — from enriching the lives of children with disabilities and caregivers to innovative approaches to end-of-life care.  \n Parents\, educators\, caregivers\, clinicians\, wellness professionals\, youth and young adults with lived experience\, and anyone interested in learning more about the power of art are welcome and encouraged to attend.  \n \nThe first event\, “The Creativity Connection: How Art Contributes to Meaningful and Healthy Futures for Children with Disabilities and Developmental Differences\,” takes place on Sunday\, Sept. 22\, from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Elora Centre for the Arts.   \nUpcoming events in the series will look at the role of the arts in other health and wellness settings\, including caregivers and older adults/end-of-life care (dates to be announced soon).  \nAll proceeds will support local arts programming through the Elora Centre for the Arts and help bring a much-needed hospice to our area through Aboyne Rural Hospice. \nTickets for each event in the series are $30 each ($20 for students)\, or $75 to attend all three events. \nPlease register and purchase your ticket below. \nAbout the Speaker \nJulia Hanigsberg\, president and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital\, is the featured speaker. \nA four-time “Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women” honouree and member of the WXN Hall of Fame\, Julia leads Canada’s largest paediatric rehabilitation hospital serving children and youth with disabilities and complex medical needs. \nShe has spent her career in government\, post-secondary education and healthcare as a champion for cultural transformation\, innovation\, excellence and social justice. \nAt the Sept. 22 event\, Julia will be discussing the many ways that participation in the arts can contribute to meaningful and healthy futures for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences — including but not limited to neuromotor and neuromuscular conditions\, acquired brain injury and autism. \n\n  \n“The power of creativity and the arts to both inspire and heal is an integral part of what the Arts Centre offers to our community\, and that’s what this speaker series is all about\,” said Sheila Koop\, volunteer chair of the Capital Campaign at the Elora Centre for the Arts.  \n“We are so pleased to be collaborating with the Aboyne Rural Hospice\, showing the ways in which our roles in the community overlap\, and the contribution that the arts make to all stages of life.” \n“We are excited to collaborate with the Elora Centre for the Arts on the Vibrant Visions speaker series\,” said Dr. Clarissa Burke\, a member of Aboyne Rural Hospice’s Board of Directors. \n“These connections are crucial in supporting individuals at the end of life\, their caregivers and the bereaved. Hospice care seeks to address every aspect of the end-of-life experience — physical\, psychological\, social and spiritual — and therapeutic arts have proven beneficial across all these dimensions.”   Read the full press release here. \nSpace is limited!  Scroll down to purchase your ticket now!
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/speaker-series-the-creativity-connection-how-art-contributes-to-meaningful-and-healthy-futures-for-children-with-disabilities-and-developmental-differences/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville Street\, Elora\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240928T170000
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SUMMARY:Elora Fergus Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:Studio Tour weekends:  September 28-29 and October 5-6\, 2024  |  10AM – 5PM \nThis is your chance to get a look behind the scenes of artists at work in their studios.  Take a self-guided tour and meet artists where they live and work. \nThe Studio Tour experience is free of charge. You’ll get a chance to meet directly with the artists\, and often see work not shown in gallery settings. \n\nWe suggest that you begin the Studio Tour at the Elora Centre for the Arts where you can view a sample piece from each artist on the Studio Tour! \n  \nAVAILABLE AT THE ARTS CENTRE: \n\nGallery exhibition featuring one piece from each artist on the Studio Tour\nMaps and directions (to view a digital map click here)\nPublic washrooms\nFree Parking\n\nOpening Gala Reception: Thursday September 19\, 2024  |  from 7 – 9 PM in the gallery at Elora Centre for the Arts \n\n \n \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/elora-fergus-studio-tour/2024-09-28/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T012535
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SUMMARY:Elora Fergus Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:Studio Tour weekends:  September 28-29 and October 5-6\, 2024  |  10AM – 5PM \nThis is your chance to get a look behind the scenes of artists at work in their studios.  Take a self-guided tour and meet artists where they live and work. \nThe Studio Tour experience is free of charge. You’ll get a chance to meet directly with the artists\, and often see work not shown in gallery settings. \n\nWe suggest that you begin the Studio Tour at the Elora Centre for the Arts where you can view a sample piece from each artist on the Studio Tour! \n  \nAVAILABLE AT THE ARTS CENTRE: \n\nGallery exhibition featuring one piece from each artist on the Studio Tour\nMaps and directions (to view a digital map click here)\nPublic washrooms\nFree Parking\n\nOpening Gala Reception: Thursday September 19\, 2024  |  from 7 – 9 PM in the gallery at Elora Centre for the Arts \n\n \n \n 
URL:https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/elora-fergus-studio-tour/2024-09-29/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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