Discover the art of palette knife painting in this engaging two-day workshop designed for artists of all levels. Over the course of two sessions, participants will explore the versatility of palette knives as tools for creating vibrant, dynamic, and expressive works of art using acrylic or oil paints. Through a series of short hands-on projects,…
Featuring 30 photographers from across Canada, Home & Heritage explores the many meanings of home. Through powerful images the exhibition reflects diverse cultural perspectives shaped by food, tradition, community, family and friends, and the spaces we inhabit. Together these stories reveal how deeply personal — yet universally shared — the idea of home can be.…
"I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?" Henry Miller. Presenting the works by over 30 Headwaters Arts members examining and capturing on canvas the inspiration nature and the poetic word offer in abundance. Aug 8: reception, 1-3pm
Alton Mill Dam (2025) is a large-scale outdoor installation of a direct-positive pinhole photograph by artist Risa Horowitz. Made with a handmade camera at Alton Mill Arts Centre, the image centres on the concrete dam where Shaw’s Creek was engineered to drive what became the longest-running water-powered mill on the Upper Credit River system. The…
Following a warmly received debut exhibition, Iwona Chychlowska returns to the Alton Mill Arts Centre with a new collection of oil paintings that celebrate the beauty found in everyday moments. Working in the rich tradition of oil painting, Iwona combines confident brushwork with a sensitive eye for light, colour and atmosphere, creating works that invite…
Wildlife photographer, William Mitchell, captures the quiet moments many of us never have the chance to witness. Through remarkable patience, careful observation and a deep respect for the natural world, his photographs reveal the beauty, intimacy and untamed spirit of Canadian wildlife. William's work has already earned national recognition. His striking photograph of a rare…
Tokens of Love is an art show that reclaims the flower as a serious and personal subject. Historically dismissed as feminine and decorative, floral painting was one of the few genres women were "allowed" to pursue. In this series each bloom is based on real flowers gifted to the artist by loved ones, portraits of…
Take your iPhone photography skills to the next level in this interactive, hands-on workshop! Designed for those who want to move beyond the fundamentals, this class will dive into advanced techniques such as capturing video, mastering depth of field, working with reflections and silhouettes and exploring the latest iPhone settings. In addition to these advanced…
