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Bollywood Fusion Beats – a free Culture Days event in the gallery at the Arts Centre
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada
Come visit the gallery and meet Lakshmi Venkataraman, a local artist who will be demonstrating a captivating and interactive dance experience that weaves together Indian dance, stunning visual art, and expressive vocals followed by the enchanting art of henna! Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a celebration of culture and creativity!
This is a free event, and part of Culture Days throughout the region.
Artist Reception in the Gallery: ‘Clay & Cloth’ by sisters Annette & Gitte Hansen
Join us in the gallery to meet and mingle with clay artist Annette Hansen and textile artist Gitte Hansen, as they launch their new exhibition in the gallery! 'Clay & Cloth' is a collaboration between the sisters as they explore and incorporate elements of the forest, both on land and under water, and demonstrate how these interconnected creative elements can remind us of the very things that sustain life.
Refreshments will be provided. Free admission. No registration required.
Elora Adventure Film Festival 2024
Let the 2024 adventure begin - what’s new for 2024!?
Following on from last year’s incredible success with 100% sold out screenings, the Elora Adventure Film Festival folks are gearing up for an expanded festival in 2024!
Elora Adventure Film Festival Speaker Event: “Out there” experiences with Ian Evans
In this speaker series event, Ian Evans will recount the fun and lessons learned from his expeditions around the globe.
The event is approximately 1 hour, including Q&A.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here.
THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE ELORA CENTRE FOR THE ARTS. The speaker is donating 100% of proceeds to the Arts Centre.
Location: in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora
Adventure Speaker Series – presented by the Elora Adventure Film Festival
As part of the Elora Adventure Film Festival activities this year, they are offering an Adventure Speaker Series that you can sign up for in addition to film festival packages. Be inspired by the experiences and passions of other Adventurers in this interactive speaker series. There will be opportunities for Q&A, and engagement with others who share your interest in exploring, pushing boundaries, and living live to the fullest.
The Adventure Speaker Series will take place on Saturday November 9th, in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts (75 Melville Street in downtown Elora). The location is walkable from the Gorge Cinema where the films are being presented. There are 3 speaking sessions to choose from, with dynamic presenters - pick one, two, or all three! Tickets are $12 per session.
Here's the line-up! Register today (links below):
Elora Adventure Film Festival Speaker Event: Antarctic Expeditions with Scott Kress
In this speaker series event, Scott Kress will talk about his expeditions to Antarctica including the South Pole and Mt. Vinson.
The event is approximately 1 hour, including Q&A.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here.
Location: in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora
Elora Adventure Film Festival Speaker Event: Stories of Expeditions and ‘Where the Falcon Flies’ with Adam Shoalts
In this speaker series event, Adam will share stories and photos from his expeditions, and discuss his most recent book Where the Falcon Flies: A 3,400 km Odyssey from My Doorstep to the Arctic.
The event is approximately 1 hour, including Q&A.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here.
Location: in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street, Elora
Inspiring Your Creativity at Any Stage of Life: ‘Bloom’ with artist Janice Mason Steeves
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, CanadaAre you looking to be inspired for the next stage of your life? Wondering where to begin as you re-imagine where your creative opportunities and life changes may take you? Join artist and author Janice Mason Steeves as she talks about how an insistent dream she had while she was at an artist residency in Sweden, led to writing 'Bloom: On Becoming An Artist Later in Life'. Interspersed with stories of the 138 artists she interviewed, Janice shares her own journey to become an artist as well as the research she did into art and aging. While written with older artists in mind, this is an inspiring book about creativity for all ages and all mediums, whether music, writing, painting, or poetry.
Open House! Christmas Sale Weekend – artist studios open throughout the building! (one weekend only)
Mark your calendars for our annual OPEN HOUSE! All of our artist studios in the building will be open to the public for you to wander and shop for creative Christmas finds at affordable prices!
35 participating artists | 4 studios | Hundreds of gift ideas!
Admission is free!
The artisan shop will also be open!
Annual General Meeting
Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario, Canada
You are invited to join us for our Annual General Meeting, and celebrate the past year and all of our volunteers who helped make it a success! Please come to the gallery and see our “year in review” and how we’ve worked to improve our community through the arts.
Everyone is welcome to attend (you don’t have to be a member)! A reminder that your membership needs to be current in order to vote. Membership information can be found here.