Free Artist Panel Event in the Gallery: Exploring Process, Practice & Transformation
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking Artist Panel discussion featuring the four artists of 'Loops, Layers, Shapes and Shadows': David Brown, Heejung Shin, Laurie Skantzos, and Michael Stecky - moderated by painter, writer and Professor of Art, John Kissick.
This conversation will peel back the layers of each artist’s daily practice, inviting audiences to explore how art is made, why artists push beyond the familiar, and what unfolds when creativity becomes an act of risk, renewal, and discovery.
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Annual General Meeting & Board Meeting
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaOur annual general meeting will be held as part of our Board Meeting. This informal AGM will review the year, and audited financial statements will be presented.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Please ensure your membership is current in order to vote at the AGM. Membership information can be found here.
To find out more about the upcoming AGM, our past Annual General Meetings, or review past updates from the Co-Chairs, please click here.
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Free speaker event ‘The Future is Now, So What are we Building’ with Nadine Ibrahim (Part of the Be*Spoke Festival)
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaPresented by the Be*Spoke Festival - you are invited to attend this FREE speaker event in the atrium at the Elora Centre for the Arts!
Ontario Craft Whiskey Festival Hosted by The Elora Distilling Co.
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaJoin local Ontario Craft distillers for an afternoon to sip and savour a wide array of Whiskeys with samples, limited edition sales, cocktails, music, and guest speakers on mixology, history, pairing, and blending. Hosted in the brand new wing of the Elora Centre for the Arts.
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THE BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT – a Free event, part of the Be*Spoke Festival
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaWelcome to The Big Bike Film Night at Elora Centre For The Arts! Get ready for an evening filled with thrilling bike adventures and inspiring stories. Join us in the new atrium at the Arts Centre on January 24, 2026 at 7:15 PM to celebrate the beauty of cycling. Whether you're a hardcore cyclist or just love a good film, this event is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on this exciting night!
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Opening Reception for ‘Light & Solitude’ exhibition
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaJoin us in the gallery as we officially welcome acclaimed landscape artist Barry McCarthy and celebrate the opening of Light & Solitude: Landscapes of Spirit and Place. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of mixing, mingling, and meaningful connection as McCarthy’s work invites us to reflect on the power and poetry of “place” - and why it matters so deeply to us all.
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HI-TEA & TALES IN THE ATRIUM WITH JAN FEDUCK
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaHI-TEA & TALES IN THE ATRIUM WITH JAN FEDUCK
Join us for a Sunday afternoon Tea Party in our new Atrium space!
Sharing tea together is a tradition that has been practiced worldwide for centuries. Author and tea enthusiast Jan Feduck invites you to high tea and storytelling, steeped in tradition and infused with fun! Jan will serve a High Tea and give a short talk about tea traditions and stories that are part fact, part fiction, but pure fascination.
This special gathering celebrates the creativity and community that flourishes at the Art Centre, and of course, TEA! All proceeds benefit the Supportive Arts program and the mission to enrich lives through inclusive, accessible programming!
FREE ART CLINIC WITH BARRY MCCARTHY
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaFREE ART CLINIC WITH ARTIST BARRY MCCARTHY
Calling all artists! Looking for fresh inspiration, motivation, and expert guidance? Join us for a FREE Art Clinic with renowned Canadian artist Barry McCarthy! Bring your work-in-progress and materials and spend the afternoon painting in our new light-filled Atrium space. Barry will offer one-on-one insights, technique suggestions, and encouragement to help you move forward, refine your approach, or finally finish that painting you’ve been working on.
During this 3-hour session, artists are artists are invited to stroll through the gallery and enjoy Barry’s exhibition, LIGHT & SOLITUDE. A perfect way to pause and gather a little extra inspiration.
Come with questions, curiosity, and a readiness to create!
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