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The Elora Sculpture Project call for submissions!
The Elora Sculpture Project is an outdoor exhibition that runs from May – October each year. It is a self-guided treasure hunt for outdoor sculptures installed throughout downtown Elora and Fergus. Call for entries now open! Submission deadline January 15, 2022. For information please visit their website.
H20 FOR GOOD: 3 ARTISTS | 3 WALLS | 1 PLANET
Can art inspire us to make a change in our own life, our own neighbourhood, our own community? How can it make us think a bit differently and grab our attention to sharpen our world view? Can creativity and artistic expression partner with social justice causes to inspire people to act differently? Let’s find out. Many of us are aware of our local water concerns regarding Nestle’s proposed large-scale water pumping at the Middlebrook well. “Here in the township of Centre Wellington, Nestle is planning on extracting 1.6 million litres of groundwater every day from our local aquifer” says Amy...
‘Epiphany’ by Yangyang Pan
'Epiphany': A fusion of cultural reflections on the Canadian experience A solo Exhibition by Yangyang Pan Exhibition Dates: Thursday June 17 - Sunday August 1, 2021 Minarovich gallery, Elora Centre for the Arts Coming from away, Yangyang Pan unpacks her paint box to interpret the Canadian landscape from a different perspective. With a bird's eye view of the new, yet old earth around her, she challenges the Canadian Shield and honours the St. Lawrence Lowlands. It is an immigrant immersion. Her paintings, with their exuberance and wild colours, develop and evolve as an intuitive reaction to her beautiful surroundings. The...
‘Earth Poems: Resonance, Rhythms and Reflections’ | an exhibition by Janice Mason Steeves and Pearl Van Geest
'Earth Poems' | Resonance, Rhythms and Reflections an exhibition by Janice Mason Steeves and Pearl Van Geest Join us for an artist's reception on Thursday August 19th from 6-8PM! The artwork of Janice and Pearl expresses a love of Earth, something that they shared from the time they were students together at the Ontario College of Art and Design in the 90’s. While their approaches are very different, the message is similar: a concern for the earth and an abiding love for it. “We've reached a time in human history when our global environmental crisis requires that we make permanent...
Elora Fergus Studio Tour gallery exhibition show & sale at the Elora Centre for the Arts
GALLERY EXHIBITION SHOW & SALE View a sample of all participating Studio Tour artists in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts! All original art on display is available for purchase. Please note that Studio Tour weekends (visiting artist studios) are September 25 & 26, and October 2 & 3, 2021. During open studio weekends, pick up a map at the Centre and plan your route. Some artist studios are located right in the Elora Centre for the Arts as well! For more information about the Elora Fergus Studio Tour and opening reception, please click here.
‘Everything in its right place”: an exhibition by Callie Gray
POSITIVITY, ACCEPTANCE AND THE JOURNEY TO WELL BEING A solo exhibition by Callie Gray Artist Statement ‘Everything it its Right Place' is an exhibition about things falling together in ways you may not anticipate, but turn out better than expected. It's about positivity, acceptance and walking toward well-being. I hope this show lifts your heart. Have you ever had a moment where everything in your life seems to be in its right place!? Like a painting where every element belongs; nothing to be removed, nothing to be added, it has arrived at that place where everything is right. But it’s not...
By appointment only: Wednesdays in the Artisan Shop
We want to make it as comfortable as possible for our community members to come on in and support our amazing makers and artists this holiday season! If you would prefer to pre-register for a more private shopping time on Wednesdays leading into Christmas, please click here to sign up for a time that works best for you. We will only be opening the doors for people who pre-register on Wednesdays, and we will be keeping the numbers to 4 maximum at any one time. Our regular safety protocols are in effect, so you can rest assured that your shopping...
Locals drop-in Shopping in the Artisan Shop at ECFTA
Thursdays are "locals" drop-in days in our Artisan Shop! We want to encourage our community to support our makers and artists and give the gift of handmade this holiday! We are featuring over 35 makers and artists, with hundreds of affordable and unique gifts and stocking stuffers! Open every Thursday for locals to drop in leading into Christmas from 11AM-4PM. Come see us! Safety protocols in effect including masks, sanitizing and distancing. If you prefer to reserve a private shopping time (instead of Thursday drop-in) you can sign up on our website for WEDNESDAYS (Wednesdays leading into Christmas are by...
Artisan Market Shop: Handmade, Local, Eco-Friendly
We are committed to showcasing and supporting our artists and makers! Our handmade artisan market shop in the Harris gallery features up to 50 artists and makers at any given time, showcasing their unique, handmade or eco-friendly items - including pottery, self-care products, jewelry, bags, art cards and souvenirs. The artisan shop also features hand crafted home decor and an assortment of "Elora" things we love at affordable prices. You will also find original art and prints by local artists. We are constantly introducing new artisans and makers and changing up the inventory, so stop by and see what is...