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Artist in Residence: Deb Menken

Mar 16, 2024 | Tralee Pearce | Artist in Residence

Delve into Mono artist Deb Menken’s vibrant florals, abstracts and rugged landscapes.

Let The Good Times Roll

Mar 16, 2024 | Tony Reynolds

As organizers, musicians and fans gear up for the 20th Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival in June, they reflect on the profound power of filling a small town with big sounds.

Alison and Jim

Mar 16, 2024 | Anthony Jenkins

Although her life is separated from artist J.E.H. MacDonald by nearly a century, Alison Douglas has come to know the painter with microscopic intimacy.

Meet the Maker: Andrea Trace

Mar 16, 2024 | Janice Quirt

Artist Andrea Trace picked up stamp making to add dimension to her mixed media artworks – but the stamps became art unto themselves.

Local Buys: Spring 2024

Mar 16, 2024 | Janice Quirt | Made in the Hills

Bohemian blue scarves, beaded bracelets and fabulous fibre art are some of the local finds this spring.

Artist in Residence: CJ Shelton

Nov 27, 2023 | Tralee Pearce | Artist in Residence

As a student of mysticism and esoteric philosophy, artist CJ Shelton’s works reflect her love of the archetypal realm.

The Year in Books: 2023

Nov 27, 2023 | In The Hills

Delve into mysteries, romance, suspenseful sagas, books of poetry, historic journeys, and maybe even a pinch of psychedelics in this year’s roundup of locally produced literature.

Local Books for Kids and Young Readers

Nov 27, 2023 | In The Hills

Get your kids reading during the holidays – and year-round – with this selection of stories for budding bookworms, written by local authors.

Meet the Maker: Stephanie Casino Esguerra

Nov 27, 2023 | Janice Quirt | Made in the Hills

Meticulously applied lines of jet-black ink are a defining feature of the fanciful works of this Orangeville artist.

Local Buys: Winter 2023

Nov 27, 2023 | Janice Quirt | Made in the Hills

Cozy crochet blankets, handmade ornaments and lusty lumberjacks are just some of the unique items made by our local artisans this gift giving season.

Portrait of the Art Therapist

Nov 27, 2023 | Tony Reynolds | A Day in the Life

Rapinder Kaur built a therapy practice around encouraging children, and adults, to listen to the wisdom of their inner artists.

Artist in Residence: Emily Escoffery

Sep 8, 2023 | Tralee Pearce | Artist in Residence

Emerging artist Emily Escoffrey isn’t a fan of neutrals, preferring instead to paint abstract pieces that grab the eye.