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Helen Taylor Adrian Griffin Jerry Franken Ian Downie Alex Saslove Stephen Sparks Rebecca Poff

Laughs, love, music, and more await you in beautiful lakeside Port Dover.

Professional theatre for as low as $24 per ticket.

Art in the Park 2013 August 17th & 18th

SUMMER festival“This popular show offers 100 juried artists and craft vendors, an antique market,

a humongous book fair and music in historic downtown Port Dover”

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Powell Park Port Dover

Winners announced on opening night, Saturday, June 22

The Arts Country Juried Arts Competition is open to artists residing in Brant County, Norfolk County, Oxford County, Elgin County, Middlesex County, St. Thomas,

London, and Brantford.

Enter online at www.artscountry.ca

Artists must pay a non-refundable entry fee of $50 to submit up to three images. All entries must be received by 5:00 pm. May 31, 2013. Successful entries must be

delivered to the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant on June 7, 8 or 9.

For additional details or to enter visit artscountry.ca

In partnership with

20 Ava Road, Brantford June 15 - July 7, 2013

First prize: $2500Second prize: $1000

Third prize: $500

JURIED ARTS COMPETITION Second Annual Arts Country

OxfordCounty

Oxford is a county where art meets agriculture, history meets nature, and where highways 401 and 403 meet. Straddling Canada’s busiest highway, at the centre of many southern Ontario attractions, we’re the perfect overnight hub. As you’ll see from our “creative spirits video” on www.tourismoxford.ca, we’re eclectic by nature…

Shop for world-class original art in one of our studios or arts centres. Tour our lighthouse gallery, housing a collection of original religious artwork from around the world, and once taught at the Stu-dite monastery here.

Tour Amish countryside on backroads where large commercial farm operations are intermingled with horse and buggies, inside one of the largest Dutch communities outside of Holland.

Visit a local farmer’s market, or explore our stately public buildings, Victorian museums, and beautiful public gardens. You’ll soon see why we won the “International Communities in Bloom” title. Photographers love it here, and return year after year.

Eat some great local food as part of our Oxford Fresh program (www.oxfordfresh.com). Stay overnight at a country inn and spa, bed and breakfast, or local hotel and find out why there were close to one hundred cheese factories here during the 1800s. Dine in our famous 1800s barn and dinner theatre, and enjoy top-notch music and comedy.

If shopping or destination golf is the order of the day, you won’t be disappointed. Hike our trails and birdwatch, or capture images to brag about. Launch your canoe or kayak in one of our lakes or streams.

Our black cemetery and nearby Quaker museum are throwbacks to stories from yesteryear. One of our museums tells the story of the nearby location of the first recorded baseball game. Each year we welcome visitors from the Taiwanese community who travel to Canada to visit the birthplace of one of their national heroes. He was born here, and his legend lives on beyond the 1800s.

Visit www.tourismoxford.ca or give us a ring at 1-866-801-7368. We’ll fill in the names and places of some of the experiences listed here, and tell you about many more reasons why we’re a great place to visit.

Oxford Studio Tour May 4 & 5 2013 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For 2013 artists information and location go to www.oxfordstudiotour.ca

OXFORD STUDIO TOUR | MAY 4 & 5 2013 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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studio Jan Cressman-Weiss1

936946 Bleinheim Road (Oxford Rd. 43), Route 1, New Dundee | 5l9 696 2846www.jancressman-weiss.weebly.com | [email protected]

Last spring, I was thrilled to win the Mentor Award of the Region of Waterloo. I love teaching adults and children weekly lessons, in my studio.I have marketed painting throughout Ontario. I do two studio tours yearly, Oxford-www.oxfordstudiotour.ca and www.ruralroutes.org., Nov. l & 2, Fri. and Sat.My studio is in a rural setting, with many paintings of florals, domestic animals and landscapes. There is much to choose from.

Call for an appointment at 5l9 696 2846

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58 Washington Rd., Washington | 519-684-6895 | [email protected]

52 John St. W., Bright | 519-454-8590 | [email protected]

Artist Martha Hofstetter has loved drawing and painting all her life. She studied advertising art at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art, and taught art classes for many years. Martha has travelled across Canada, painting the diverse landscapes, most notably Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia. Her love of gardens and flowers, especially Trilliums, shows in her art. A permanent gallery of her original works hangs at the village of Winston Park in Kitchener.

Gary began his playful journey with colour and movement in the 1980s and has been having fun ever since. He relishes the surprise that comes when a piece is complete and unplanned images emerge. His original acrylic work is non-objective in nature with a stroll toward abstraction and has been described as lyrical. Studio open year round by appointment and during the Oxford Studio Tour the first weekend in May.

Available by appointment.


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studio Gracia Wassink4

806805 Oxford Rd 29., Drumbo | 519-463-9969 | http://www.graciawassink.com | [email protected]

After trying her hand at various media, Gracia has found that combining all of her passions together within a single mixed media piece finally satisfies her creative spirit. These pieces along with her works of encaustic allow her to create using many layers which draw the viewer to come closer and to be ‘absorbed’ into each piece while discovering it’s unique hidden depth.

Available by Appointment.

studio Lianne Todd 6

229 Main St. W., Otterville | 519.879.9903 | [email protected] | liannetodd.wordpress.com

Lianne strives to capture a moment, a place or an idea and to lure the viewer in. Though mainly self-taught, she has learned formally from Sue Archer, E.J. Thias, Carol Jessen, Tom Lynch and Don Getz. Lianne’s watercolours vary between traditional and non-traditional, both in application and subject matter. They are usually vivid reflections of nature and as such they are most often praised for their illusion of depth and light.

By chance or appointment, after 11 a.m. most days.

studio Janice K. Marshall - Studio: Just-A-Few Fotos5

445574 Gunn’s Hill Rd. RR#4, Woodstock | 519.424.3693 | [email protected]

The “Pasture Portraits” of country living are reflected in the Photographic Art of Janice Marshall. Janice has a unique view of the rural farm scenes, the countryside and the creatures that call it home. Janice’s work reflects the deep emotion and great pride she takes in “Country Souls Captured”. Janice’s true understanding of her subjects can be traced back to her childhood. Here, she developed her lifelong interest in Farm Animals & Farm Life.

Available www.justafewfotos.com


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studio Rhonda Franks Guest Artist 7

519.424.2516 | [email protected] | www.rhondafranks.com

Available By Appointment

Rhonda Franks uses art to express her reverence for nature. Working from photographs and primarily painting in acrylic, her works are photorealistic representations of wildlife and nature. Her work can be found in private Ca-nadian and international collections, and has been in various group and solo exhibitions. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Guelph and a Graphic Design diploma from Mohawk College, as well as studying with Robert Bateman.

studio Sue Goossens 7

165548 New Rd. RR2, Otterville | 519.879.6352 | [email protected] | www.suegoossens.ca

Available By appointment.

A distinct watercolour style, combining a fluid mix of rich, saturated colours, with the beauty of nature’s elements. Her composi-tions of the Canadian landscape are loosely constructed and introduce the eye of the viewer to the natural subjects she prefers. Sue exhibits at numerous galleries and participates in the Oxford Studio Tour (the 1st weekend in May) and Welcome Back to Otterville (the 3rd weekend in November) when you are invited into her home.

studio Deb Beard9

41 Bridge St. W, Tillsonburg | 519.842.6151 | [email protected]

The range of form, colour & texture that can be created in clay is ever emerging. I still smile quietly to myself when I examine what is now the finished piece- all the nuances- from simplistic & subtle, to a riot of colour. The general understanding of the media doesn’t always explain those wonderfully unexpected consequences from when I first envision the work to its outcome. It continues to challenge and teach me. Work available at the Station Arts Centre.


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Earle Barr - Studio: Station Arts Centre

Frances Barr - Studio: Station Arts Centre

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41 Bridge St. W., Tillsonburg | 519-842-7206 | www.BarrART.ca | [email protected]

41 Bridge St. W., Tillsonburg | 519-842-7206 | www.BarrART.ca | [email protected]

Drawing, Painting and the Art of Photography has been a lifelong passion and career ... from the Realistic to Abstraction in most Mediums. The creation of Art is a daily need for me ... inspiration comes from just about any subject. I do hope that you will visit the WebSite ... www.BarrART.ca

With a camera that loves to wander, Frances captures images of natural and architectural scenes in Ontario and further afield. Come and see the latest examples during our tour at Station Arts Centre in Tillsonburg, Ontario. I hope you will also visit my web site.

studio Shirley Posthumus Hokke - Studio: Station Arts Centre9

41 Bridge St. W., Tillsonburg | 519-879-6443 | [email protected] | www.hokke.ca

107 Mill St. W. Otterville, ON during the year, text for an appointment 519-550-9428

Shirley Posthumus Hokke is a classically trained Artist, Educator and an International Exhibitor. She consistently participates in solo and group exhibitions and taught art to Secondary students. Her subject matter and body of work includes imagery of rock formations, abstract concepts, northern lights, moments in time on sizeable 32”x40” birch panels. Modern and ancient writings are inspirational starting points for her oil on canvas, watercolours and acrylic glazed paintings.


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studio Linda Yeoman - Studio: Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre10

125 Centennial Lane (in Victoria Park)., Ingersoll | 519-424-3612 www.facebook/LindaYeomanFineArt | [email protected]

Linda Yeoman is most inspired by the beauty and shapes of gourds. Intriguing in their natural state simply by their shapes, sizes, peculiarities and imperfections, they provide an ideal medium for Linda to create contemporary sculptures. Because each gourd has it’s own personality, it allows Linda to create that a one-of-a kind piece of art. Linda’s goal is to create memorable and unique sculptures from gourds, while retaining their organic integrity.

studio Irma Makariunaite - Studio: Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre10

125 Centennial Lane, Ingersoll | 519.539.3428www.irmamakariunaite.blogspot.com | [email protected]

The mixed media works of Irma Makariunaite primarily explore the use of acrylic paint with found objects. Having moved to Oxford County from Toronto in 2008, the artist seeks inspiration in the surrounding landscape in order to create her own internal one, subtly addressing themes of the immaterial world.

studio Cathy Bingham - Studio: Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre10

125 Centennial Lane, Ingersoll | [email protected] | www.cathybinghamphotography.com

Cathy’s photography is eclectic by nature, and inspired by her back road travels around the world...from Newfoundland to New Zealand, from Tuscany to Norway and beyond. Her Oxford County collection reveals intriguing interpretations of flora and fauna, through creative use of post-production editing. She has exhibited at the Drayton Art Gallery, the Woodstock Art Gallery, The Tillsonburg Station Arts Centre, Highlander Galleries, and the Norfolk Arts Centre in the Arts Country Juried Exhibition. She regularly exhibits at the Oxford Studio Tour. Commissions & custom framing & sizing available.



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studio Bunny Warner13

139 Sloan Drive., Thamesford | 519-295-0054 | artworkbybunnywarner.com | [email protected]

Drawings and watercolour paintings with realistic detail! Bunny’s pen & ink drawings of scenery, homes are often printed as hasti-notes for mailing and framing. Portraits of people and pets are done in graphite to render their likeness. She creates at her home studio within the rural village of Thamesford. Completed pieces are matted and framed according to taste. Commissions always welcome.


studio Danielle Gardner12

363 Oxford Avenue, Ingersoll | 519-857-8210 | www.philosopherswalk.ca | [email protected]

Danielle Gardner OCT, BFA Hons. As an artist and Art Educator, Danielle is inspired as a Legacy: Contemporary Artist of the Group of Seven. Danielle devotes her time to painting the Ontario landscape in watercolour and acrylic, particularly en plein air, in addition to working in the philosopherswalk studio. Truth of nature is captured from solitude to perplexing journey through rock and water, celebrating Ontario Landscapes that become familiar parts of the architecture of our homes. All artwork is for sale, and commissions and private lessons are available.

The studio is open year round by appointment.

studio Tracy Reesor - Studio: Two Cats’ Studio11

174 Margaret St., Ingersoll | 519-485-3504 | www.facebook.com/2catsstudio | [email protected]

The Two Cats’ Studio was established in 2010. It is named after my two Siamese cats Louis Vuitton and Coco Chanel. I have always been fascinated with the natural oxidation properties of copper. Each pendant is 100% copper and is TIG welded, polished or distressed, and sealed. These “one of a kind” necklaces are accented with glass beads or stones from around the world.

Studio is open year round and custom orders are welcomed.


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studio Ted McLauchlin - Studio: Highlander Studios19

654 Dundas St., Woodstock | 519-421-9000 | http://www.highlanderstudios.ca | [email protected]

Highlander Studios is the home of the Trinity Gallery featuring the mixed media work of Ted McLauchlin and the photography of Kevin Whiting. Ted’s work is original watercolours painted on specially filterd black and white photography. Kevin’s digital artwork is funky, bold and in your face.

Available: Monday to Friday 10-6 pm, Saturday 10-5 pm.

studio Mike Brouse Guest Artist17

[email protected]

After a lifetime career in Diagnostic Imaging, I am now discovering the joys of painting. I am interested in interpreting the colours of nature and its many splendid forms. Landscapes,still life and fauna are my primary subjects. The impressionistic colours of the Group of Seven and the expressive style of Emily Carr as well as the novel approaches of some contemporary artists are my inspiration.


studio Susan Fenlon17

6 Westview Court, Woodstock | 519.290.1770 | [email protected] | www.susanfenlon.com

Susan Fenlon is an artist living in Woodstock, Ontario. She has enjoyed a passionate interest in the visual arts since childhood . Since leaving her work with the civil service she has indulged this interest and has put her energy into developing her innate artistic talent. Susan has studied under master professional artists in Mexico and Canada. She has experimented with various media, most recently oils and acrylics. Her work is varied, colourful, and usually joyful. Susan feels her work is successful if it elicits an emotional response from the viewer, or if it sparks their imagination. Commissions welcomed.



www.bucehartleyphotography.weebly.com | [email protected]

Bruce invites you to see the world through his lens. His fine art photography reflects his passion for travel around the world or simply around the corner. His portfolio of black and white prints features architectural detail and design; his colourful images capture the magical quality of light. Bruce has exhibited in juried shows around south-western Ontario and locally at the Woodstock Art Gallery. Framed and unframed work along with art cards will be available.


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studio Cathy Groulx 20

868 Nellis St., Woodstock | 519.539.1182 | [email protected] | www.cathygroulx.com

Painter Cathy Groulx is a professional, award winning, International artist, born in London Ont. She has exhibited in Denmark, France, The Netherlands, USA and Canada. Her highly collectable work appears in Galleries in Ontario. Her work is realistic in style and painted with traditional oils on canvas. The paintings are in a variety of sizes from small to large, and include landscapes, florals, portraits etc. She paints commissions from photo references.


The Station is a local historical site that provides visitor information, art galleries, adult & children’s art classes,

a variety of in house clubs, gift shop, pottery studio & a Saturday Farmer’s Market.

Monday - Friday 9am - 4pmSaturday Oct. - Apr. 9am - 2pm May - Sept. 9am - 4pm

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS

41 Bridge Street WestTillsonburg, ON(519) 842-6151

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- Admission is free-


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For hours and more information:

519.842.2294

www.tillsonburg.ca

historyBuilt in the 1880s by E.D. Tillson, first mayor of Tillsonburg, this beautifully-restored Victorian home serves as a monument to the Aesthetic style of design popularized by Oscar Wilde. Nationally designated for its magnificent interior, Annandale is a feast for the

eyes, and a community museum offering fun learning opportunities for all ages. Wheelchair accessible with guided tours, special programs and picnic areas available. Open year-round.

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Explore, Learn, and Experience in MiddlesexBy Rachel Robson, Marketing Coordinator, Tourism Middlesex

Middlesex County is steeped in local history. With a number of local museums, War of 1812-1814 celebrations, studio tours, and fantastic rural art, there’s something interesting to experience and learn about each community.

From painters, potters, and sculptors, to glass cutters, jewelers, and weavers - Middlesex’s collection of artists and artisans is growing. In the summer of 2012, Tourism Middlesex collaborated with local artists and artisans to create a brochure showcasing all of the studio locations throughout Middlesex. For more information, visit www.tourmiddlesex.ca/experiences/arts.

Using fabric, film, paint, and pen, local citizen’s service clubs, schools, and businesses have created a monumental project that crosses boundaries in the beautiful rural areas of Middlesex County. From the County of Middlesex to Chatham-Kent along 65 km of the Longwoods Road (County HWY #2) lies the Longwoods Barn Quilt Trail, an “art corridor” created to commemorate the War of 1812-1814.

There are many other barn quilts located throughout Middlesex. The Village of Ailsa Craig has taken a unique approach and created a series of “murals” that depict the town’s history. Visit the Lion’s Park in Ailsa Craig to see additional quilts throughout the park.

Just South of Strathroy is the area of South Caradoc where you will find the Native Women’s Quilt of Tears and the South Caradoc Barn Quilt Trail. You’ll find individual barn quilts at various business establishments and parks including Heeman’s Strawberry Farm and the Fanshawe Pioneer Village.

In addition to the barn quilt phenomenon, there is an annual event entitled the Ailsa Craig Community Quilt Festival, which hosts and showcases different countries each year. In 2013, they will be hosting “The Quilts of Israel.”

For more in-depth information on the Barn Quilts located within Middlesex County, visit our website:www.tourmiddlesex.ca/experiences/barn-quilts

Discover local history by visiting one of the many local museums, or exploring the Middlesex County Heritage Trail. For more information, visit www.tourmiddlesex.ca/culture/museums or www.tourmiddlesex.ca/visitor-info/maps-guides

Visit the Tourism Middlesex website at www.tourmiddlesex.ca.

The Art Group June 21 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. June 22 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. June 23 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

THE ART GROUP STUDIO TOUR JUNE 21 | 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. JUNE 22 | 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. JUNE 23 | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Hilary Stares - Nicpon - Camien Croft Studio of Art 1studio

21644 Adelaide Rd., Mount Brydges | 519.264.2572 | theartgroupstrathroy.com

A former art teacher, Hilary opened Camien Croft Studio of Art in 1983. A self taught artist, she uses both acrylic and watercolour on various surfaces. Her favourite subjects include her chickens, wildlife, coastal scenes and unusual land formations.

studio Joan Dempsey 3

52 Frank St., Strathroy | 519.246.6349 | [email protected]

I hope that my sculptures, paintings and prints reflect some of the beauty and rhythms of the seasons. I am interested in exploring art processes involving new and reclaimed materials

Available by appointment

Lisa Plancke 2studio

419 Victoria Street., Strathroy | 519.245.6208 | www.juicypaints.com | [email protected]

Fresh, lively watercolour paintings and prints on display in a charming Strathroy century home. Enjoy a cheerful, no-pressure environment with a great selection of vibrant artwork for your heart and home.


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52 Frank Street, Strathroy | 519.652.5503 | victoralderson.com | [email protected]

Victor had been a professional photographer for 20 years, Living on the Ausable River Cut near the Pinery Provincial Park in southwestern Ontario, for 25 years, he had a near-perfect back drop for portraits. Being an avid boater on Lake Huron sparked his interest in nature and landscapes. Victor picked up a paint brush and converted an easel that held photos into his new support for canvas. He paints in both oil and acrylic, from his studios in both Strathroy and Grand Bend. Also on this web site www.victoralderson.com are some of Victor’s other works: Lake Huron driftwood ships, and award-winning photography.

52 Frank Street, Strathroy | 519.652.5503 | [email protected] | www.adelaideglass.caLinda works with glass, she loves the colour, the texture and sparkle. In 1995 she started working with stained glass. In 2004 she took her first glass fusing course and was hooked. As well as Dichroic Glass jewellry which is her most popular item, she fuses plates, bowls and panels. Most of her panels include birds or other scenes from nature. Her work has a 3 dimensional characteristic that provides a unique look.

Friday June 21 2013 - Outside Between the Library & Town Hall on Frank St. Saturday & Sunday June 22 & 23 - at a location near the Park on Frank St.”

Friday June 21 2013 - Outside Between the Library & Town Hall on Frank St. Saturday & Sunday June 22 & 23 - at a location near the Park on Frank St.”

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52 Frank Street., Strathroy | 519.652.5503 | www.flickr.com/photos/henrywoodturning | [email protected]

Henry Verberne has his studio in Delaware Ontario, and has been a member of the Strathroy Art Group since 2005. His one of a kind segment creations are comprised of wood from all parts of the world to give his works a unique appearance. This method of creation is very time consuming and labour intensive , so it is not approached by many artists. His works include vases, bowls, wood stem wine glasses and pens and can be seen on his flickr page at www.flickr.com/photos/henrywoodturning or at many of the shows that he attends. Special custom works can be made on request,and he can be contacted at [email protected]

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52 Frank Street, Strathroy | 519.652.5503 | [email protected] | www.theartgroupstrathroy.com

Patti’s watercolours and oils reflect her love of nature through beautiful florals, peaceful landscapes and creative abstract pieces. Both matted and framed work is available, in a variety of sizes at reasonable prices, and make wonderful gifts or additions to your home.

Joyce has been painting in watercolours for more than 30 years. She has tried other mediums but does most of her work in watercolours. She loves what can happen when colours meet on the paper and unplanned but magical things happen. Joyce has studied watercolours and acrylics with several different artists over the years, taking bits and pieces of techniques from each. Joyce’s art can be viewed at the Town Hall Galleries in Strathroy on wed. between 10a.m. and 1 p.m. or by appointment.

Friday June 21 2013 - Outside Between the Library & Town Hall on Frank St. Saturday & Sunday June 22 & 23 - at a location near the Park on Frank St.

Friday June 21 2013 - Outside Between the Library & Town Hall on Frank St. Saturday & Sunday June 22 & 23 - at a location near the Park on Frank St.


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A Newcomer’s Perspective on the Art of Norfolk Countyby Carrie Kitzul

When I moved to Simcoe from London, Ontario in September of 2012, I was surprised by the vibrancy, diversity and robust health of Norfolk County’s arts community. Having grown up in rural Saskatchewan, it did not conform to my experience of culture in a rural community. Though thriving and diverse, the creative community in Saskatchewan has a much different character that is defined as much by its vast, and often isolated, geography as its economic, social, or political environment. Yet, it is also the geography of Norfolk County that has shaped its arts community in both overt and covert ways. For instance, consider how the rural and agricultural roots of the community are communicated in the works of Silver Hill artist, Jonas Stonkus, who manipulates the detritus of tobacco farm machinery into sculptural form. And while the rural nature of Norfolk County has provided an artist like Stonkus with both the materials and space to produce his work, the close proximity of neighbouring towns facilitates access to all that the arts community has to offer. The Norfolk Studio Tour is a perfect example of how, in the quest to visit every studio possible, one can traverse the County from Port Ryerse to Windham Centre in just one day, and in doing so visit potters, painters, and photographers. Though people from this region may not recognize it, this is something unique for a rural community, and has no doubt contributed to the distinctive character of the arts community in Norfolk County.

A vital component of said arts community is the public art gallery – the Norfolk Arts Centre. The Norfolk Arts Centre is Norfolk County’s only public art gallery. It is defined as such by its mandate to collect, preserve, present and interpret works of art from the past and the present; it maintains a collection which it holds in public trust for the benefit of Norfolk County and its development. To me, this means that the Norfolk Arts Centre plays an important role in the community that extends far beyond the exhibition of visual arts and preservation of artworks. Indeed, it performs a significant pedagogical function that contributes to the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts, the psychological well-being of the community, and the economic development of the arts and culture sector and all their private sector partners.

There are a number of ways that the Norfolk Arts Centre meets the needs of the community in these areas. Through its education and public programming the Arts Centre is a primary provider of visual arts education for children, youth and adults in the community. Hundreds of children with an interest in the visual arts further their understanding of aesthetics and creative production every year through programs such as Summer Arts Adventure. This is important at a time when visual arts education is all but absent in many schools. Through co-op, volunteer, and summer employment opportunities youth learn about the daily operations of a public art gallery, collections and arts management, and education programming, and in doing so, develop both life and employability skills. And where else in Norfolk County can adults of all artistic levels take a life drawing class that uses live models? It is important to note that local instructors are employed to deliver the wide variety of programs that the Norfolk Arts Centre run each year. And in this way, the pedagogical function of the Arts Centre is also inextricably tied to the economic well-being of the County and its artistic community.

It is rare that a rural area is the beneficiary of an arts community as dynamic and accessible as that found in Norfolk County – be it in the form of a Jonas Stonkus sculpture, a cross-county tour to various artists’ studios, or an exhibition at the Norfolk Arts Centre. This is something that Norfolk County can be proud of.

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Norfolk Studio Tour September 28 & 29 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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1671 Highway 59, Port Rowan | 519.586.9762 | [email protected]

Susan is a painter who uses the vibrant colour of oils while adding texture with a palette knife. Her watercolours entice the imagination to explore.

NORFOLK STUDIO TOUR | SEPTEMBER 28 & 29 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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1795 Windham Road 11, Windham Centre | [email protected]

Melissa is a ceramic artist working with porcelain. Her recent work combines hand-felted elements with wheel-thrown porcelain forms to create unique art objects.

Studio open year round, by appointment or visit ragingbowlpottery.com

1795 Windham Road 11, Windham Centre | 519-426-1841 | [email protected] | [email protected]

My interests lie in lavender production, product development and painting. Products are designed to nourish and please the senses. Artisanal soaps contain natural dyes and local fruits and vegetables. My art focuses on rural scenes in acrylics on pressed leaves and paintings that incorporate my own lavender.

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75 Charlotteville Road 8, Silver Hill | 519.410.0975 | www.thebarbergallery.ca

Michael’s compositions are alluring and intriguing. Thick, chipped, scratched and blistered layers of pigment create marvelous worn textures, which have splashes of resin that add to their appeal.

Studio open year round, by appointment or visit thebarbergallery.ca

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Sierra Barber Guest Artist

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By taking advantage of the natural characteristics of wax, Sierra creates a seamless bind between reality and the imagined. Her past possessions are covered in beeswax, becoming preserved artifacts of her life, signifying unexplainable assumptions of time.

Studio open year round, by appointment or visit sierrabarber.ca

176 Town Line St. Williams | 519.586.8543 | [email protected]

Pamela is a silversmith who also works in gold. She creates unique, custom works often incorporating personal stories and elements of nature into each design. She uses the technique of “raising” to fabricate 3D artistic and functional silver hollowware goblets and bowls.

75 Charlotteville Road 8, Silver Hill | 519.410.0975 | www.sierrabarber.ca


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1123 Regional Road 21 | 519.875.2412 | [email protected]

Jonas’ non-objective sculptures, made from various materials such as glass, metal, simulated stone and wood, are found distributed around one hectare of landscaped grounds.

John Walker Guest Artist

Assorted oil paintings; inpired by Norfolk County.

212 Lynedoch Rd., Lynedoch | 519.582.4463 | [email protected]

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Ellen McIntosh-Green5

52 McCall St., Simcoe | 519.426.1253 | [email protected]

Working with oil paint on canvas, Ellen depicts the Norfolk countryside. Colour, texture and pattern reflect a vibrant union of figuration, abstraction, and landscape. Her book, Elizabeth Simcoe’s Canadian Journey will be available for purchase.

Studio open year round and by appointment.

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Garry Walker6

137 Decou Rd., Simcoe | 519.426.3715 | [email protected]

Garry moves easily from painting to sculpture and loves both. His themes are varied but ofted deal with man and nature, conflict and harmony, beauty and humour or curiousity and invention. Comissions are welcome.


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Jen Lados Guest Artist7

99 Croton Ave, Delhi | 519.582.4156 | [email protected] | jenlados.ca

Jen’s work derives from an eagerness to experiment. Her passion for vibrant colour, her interest in popular culture, in nature, and in artists both past and present inform her art. She captures images such as everyday objects, and landscape using both oil and acrylic paint, as well as textured media such as cardboard and fabric. Her multi-layered canvases are both humorous and playful.


1499 McDowell Rd. E, Simcoe | 519.428.7746 | [email protected]

Sherry captures her love of nature and light in her use of oil, acrylic, gold leaf, resin and encaustic wax. Smooth or textured surfaces are enhanced with vivid colour presented in an abstract impressionist style.


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278 Talbot St. North, Simcoe | 519.428.9863 | [email protected]

Vivid colours, polka dots, stripes and checkerboard patterns inspire Miia to create her unique glass art.Miia is a Native of Finland. She earned her Masters degree in Glass Art and Design in 2001. She has exhibited her art in multiple international exhibitions.

Studio open year round, by appointment or visit pipeandpunty.com

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212 Lynn Valley Rd., Simcoe | 519.426.6406 | [email protected] | www.kitjulian.com

Kit Julian creates, embellishes and integrates textile, sewing haberdashery and natural materials in the many and varied styles of her work using narrative, familiar themes and unconventional frames. She is pleased to showcase new directions she is exploring in function, form and personal iconography



4 Lingwood Drive, Waterford| 519-443-8814 | [email protected]

Vera has always been fascinated with the intricate designs that evolve from using Pen & Ink. They can be magical and elusive... Combined with imagination, they can draw the viewer into a world of fantasy and evoke subliminal emotions.

Studio open year round, by appointment.

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1688 Charlotteville Rd. 5, Vittoria | 519.426.0505 | [email protected]

Ron’s wood turnings are both functional and artistic. He uses salvaged, local wood such as cherry and maple with unique features such as burls. Having worked with wood for forty eight years each piece is truly “one of a kind.” His exceptionally fine finishes are an added bonus.


Larry Monczka

Larry, a resident of Port Ryerse, has been photographing for over 30 years. He has had three joint exhibitions of his work with Kathleen Pickard, his wife and partner, at the Lighthouse Gallery in Port Dover, ON. Larry has had numerous articles and photographs published (including covers) in Photo Life, Shutterbug and the Photographic Society of America Magazine. Larry has often lectured and judged photographic competitions at various camera clubs in the Toronto area. Larry currently writes about photography for the website www.ultimate-photo-tips.com.

29 King St., Port Ryerse | 519.426.5805 | [email protected]

Studio open year round, by appointment or visit raraavisphotos.com

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29 King St., Port Ryerse | 519.426.5805 | [email protected] believes Ansel Adams when he says, “You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” For her, exercising creative control from camera to “pigment on paper” print is a great challenge and an even greater pleasure.

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Ingrid Zyma-Irvin Guest Artist

16 Commercial Rd. Port Ryerse | 519.428.0695 | [email protected]

I enjoy creating colorful items for fun and function. The copper foil technique is used to make stained glass panels and sun catchers. Fused glass pieces are melted and shapd in my kiln. Each item is unique. My focus is to create bright and happy pieces to share and enjoy!

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423 Woodley Road, Waterford | 519.443.5423 | jefferies.myexpose.com

Both intensity and spontaneity are revealed in Michelle’s new work as she renews familiar compositions with colour and paint. She continues her journey of exploration using acrylic and mixed media.

Studio open year round by appointment.

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studio Coleson Jefferies Guest Artist

423 Woodley Rd., Waterford | 519-770-6497 | [email protected]

Coleson offers one of a kind woodworking projects made of reclaimed wood from his 1850’s property, as well as lumber cut from his circular sawmill. He often uses timber frame joinery techniques in his functional pieces that work well both in and outdoors,including benches, tables, message boards, serving trays, coat hooks and more.


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studio 12 Carolyn Muir Guest Artist

2058 Cockshutt Rd, Waterford | 519.443.8783 | [email protected]

Using upcycled sweaters and her own flameworked beads, Carolyn creates beautiful, one of a kind wearable art. Coats, dresses, hoodies and jewellery will be featured at this studio tour.


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887 Windham Road 13, Simcoe | 519-428-5072 | www.andakettsfineart.com

Anda’s acrylic paintings cover a variety of subjects, but it is her passion for horses which has attracted many admirers. Her attention to detail, and the ability to capture the essence and personality of the image, has delighted many. She accepts commissions.

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Joanne Munzar14

33 Willowdale Cres., Port Dover | 519.583.1101 |[email protected]

“Art to wear” is Joanne’s goal in her use of semi-precious stones, stunning glass beads, and hand-textured silver wire to create delightful, dramatic jewelery. Her pottery collection, of functional tableware enhanced wilh vibrant colour, is available again this year. These are works one can use and enjoy everyday.


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Carol Gerrett Guest Artist

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30 Prospect St., Port Dover | 519-583-2497 | www.fanniebethstudio.com

Carol uses a wide variety of techniques and materials to create her skillfully executed watercolour paintings which also reflect her interest and flair for colour.

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202 Victoria Street, Simcoe | 519.428.7779 | www.arjanlamers.blogspot.com

Arjan is a visual artist who offers the best of both worlds from his rustic barn studio located in Simcoe. He presents creative paintings in his unusual environment where he has been busy producing work for over a decade.

Studio open by appointment or visit www.arjanlamers.blogspot.ca

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1064 Cockshutt Rd., Simcoe | 519.426.6650 | [email protected]

Joseph has worked with porcelain since 1979. Using local materials for his glazes and firing in a wood kiln, he specializes in functional and decorative pottery.



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954 Concession 12, Waterford | 519-443-7844 | [email protected]

Using oil. clay, charcoal and earth pigments, Kim creates cold-processed soaps reflective of natural landscape and changing seasons. Form meets function in these soaps made with underground spring water sourced at her studio and blended with organic and essential oils, botanicals, and natural pigments, that have healing properties.


886 St. John’s Rd. E, Port Dover | 519-583-2895 | [email protected]

Elizabeth Barrett Milner returns to the studio tour with a new body of work which reveals again her love for Lake Erie and the people stories of its landscape. With emotion and the use of symbolism Elizabeth paints a tapestry of movement and colour, exciting yet soothing to the soul. The originality of her works have led to many public exhibitions and her works are in many collections.

studio Jeannette Muir DeMonfort Guest Artist

Whimsical in spirit, my artwork almost always depicts some aspect of the natural world and its iconic subjects re-create with colour, line, shape and texture. Most of the work I do is mixed media; building layers of paint, papers, mediums and found items on canvas or paper. Sometimes poetry, lyrics or phrases are incorporated into the work. It is intended that my artwork impart a sense of the beauty and mystery of nature, or the human condition; and that the little stories that exist within a peice might give viewer some pause for thought, reflection or amusement.

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studio Anne Armstrong

Megan Lumley Guest Artist

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984 Conc. 11, Waterford | 519.443.5966 | [email protected] | brickworkspottery.com

Working with clay since 1974, Anne produces finely thrown porcelain and stoneware pieces. Great care is taken in the details and finishing of her work. Functional pottery in a variety of glazes as well as primitively fired decorative work can be found at her studio and showroom.

Studio open year round, by appointment or visit brickworkspottery.com

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Megan’s skillful, acrylic renderings, with their light and shadow and beauty and sorrow, have a remarkable intensity. Her paintings explore the places where the natural and human worlds meet leaving the viewer with a sense of mystery.

7 First Ave., Port Dover | 519.583.1934 | www.megansdreamscapes.com | [email protected]


studio 20 Trevor Darbishire

1081 Decou Rd., Port Dover | 519.428.1220 | 519-718-3272 | [email protected]

Trevor, a cabinet-maker by trade, uses discarded material [sometimes exotic] and Carolinian lumber, to create his new designs. In his hands they become both organic and natural. “Let imperfections become details,” he says.

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National War Memorial Carillon TowerLocated at the corner of Norfolk Street South and Wilson Street, Simcoe, ON.

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Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum

159 Nichol Street, Waterford, ONwww.waterfordmuseum.ca

Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre

200 Talbot Road, Delhi, ONwww.delhimuseum.ca

Norfolk Arts Centre21 Lynnwood Avenue, Simcoe, ON

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Port Dover Harbour Museum44 Harbour Street, Port Dover, ON

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Teeterville Pioneer Museum194 Teeter Street, Teeterville, ONwww.teetervillemuseum.ca

Alligator Tug60 Colborne Street S., Simcoe, ON

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Visit Norfolk County and experience the rich social, agricultural, industrial and cultural history through interactive and engaging exhibits and gallery

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Arts Country Gallery opens in Port DoverBy Adam Veri

Artists throughout the South Central Ontario Region (SCOR) have a new, permanent home. Opening in May, 2013, the Arts Country Gallery will feature exhibitions that bring many of Ontario’s finest artists together in an extension of Arts Country’s collaborative, regional marketing partnership.

The gallery is housed in Port Dover’s historic Old Town Hall, better known as the home of the nationally-recognized Lighthouse Festival Theatre. The gallery is located inside the street level lobby, which also serves as the theatre’s box office and receiving area. Regionally-created artwork will be displayed against the more than 100-year-old red brick walls of the designated heritage building.

The theatre’s box office has long featured artists with a Norfolk County connection, typically through residency. The new Arts Country partnership will open the exhibition space to artists from throughout the SCOR, which includes the counties of Brant, Norfolk, Oxford, Elgin, and Middlesex. Artists who participate in their respective county’s studio tour and appear in the printed Arts Country publication will be included in solo and group exhibitions.

“Lighthouse Festival Theatre is proud to provide this space to Arts Country,” said Lighthouse Theatre Administrative Director Helen Wagenaar. “The theatre’s management and Board of Directors see this as a natural progression of our dedication to promoting visual artists, and an asset to Port Dover’s already vibrant arts-based tourism industry.”

Joining the theatre in this collaborative effort is the Norfolk Arts, Culture, and Heritage Alliance (NACHA), the registered not-for-profit organization that oversees the Arts Country project; five studio tours; the Elgin Country Arts Trail; the Norfolk Arts Centre in Simcoe; and Barber & Veri Inc., a Norfolk County-based marketing company that has coordinated the Arts Country Project since its inception.

“NACHA couldn’t be happier,” said the organization’s co-founder and board member Kit Julian. “The new gallery initiative helps provide Arts Country with additional stability and legitimacy, and will also help grow the project and renew interest throughout the year.”

Julian leads a group of artists from throughout the five partnering counties who have volunteered to organize the regional exhibitions. Joining her on this sub-committee are Sue Goossens (Oxford), Cathy Groulx (Oxford), Kim DiFrancesco (Brant), Aliki Mikulich (Brant), and Sherry Lloyd (Norfolk). Volunteers from Elgin and Middlesex are still being sought. Administrative Director Wagenaar will continue to represent Lighthouse Theatre’s stake in the partnership as exhibitions are scheduled.

The Arts Country Gallery at Lighthouse Festival Theatre will be open during the theatre’s regular business hours, which fluctuate seasonally. Exhibition openings will be scheduled on Sunday afternoons. Admission is free. Exhibition details and operating hours are available at lighthousetheatre.com, artscountry.ca, and culturenorfolk.ca.

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Exhibition Schedule

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Nofolk | Brant | Oxford | Elgin | Middlesex

April 28-May 30

June 2-July 4 July 7-Aug. 1

Aug. 4-Sept. 5

Sept. 8-Oct.3

Oct. 6-Oct.31

Nov. 3-Nov. 28

Dec. 1-Jan. 2

Arts Country Gallery is open daily from 2 - 4 pm.

at Lighthouse Festival Theatre 247 Main Street, Port Dover

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Arts and Culture in BrantfordSince artists are known for seeing the world in ways that differ from most, perhaps we should step into the presence of art in order to wash the dust from world-weary eyes. Go to a museum or a gallery or a few. Enjoy a mini vacation in the presence of art... preferably art that takes you into new aesthetic, emotional or intellectual territory.

In Brantford, Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, 20 Ava Road, is one of the oldest public art galleries in Ontario. You’ll find a friendly welcome and plenty to see and talk about.

In Glenyrst’s outdoor sculpture garden ‘Meg’s Pause’ by local ‘thingmaker’ Dave Hind greets visitors near the entrance to the gardens. This 15 foot three dimensional sculpture was created entirely with recycled metals. “Continuous Portrait of Stephen Harper,” by Jane Hook, presents an uncompromising 360-degree view of the PM’s profile. Find it near the gallery on the left side of the house, outside the glass enclosed Golden Teapot tearoom.

More art stops to visit in Brantford:

• Woodland Cultural Centre,184 Mohawk Street , presents exhibits of aboriginal arts and culture. woodlandculturalcentre.ca

• Brantford Station Gallery, 5 Wadsworth Street, Brantford, opened in 2009 and the venue is a hot spot for not only art shows but intimate musical performances and book launches. brantfordstationgallery.ca

• Brantford Arts Block, 111 Sherwood Drive #23, music, art and theatre. brantfordartsblock.ca

Painter of Dogs

[email protected] 519.751.1565 www.painterofdogs.ca Kim DiFrancesco

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Brant Studio Tour October 29 & 30 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Brant Studio Tour OCTOBER 19 & 20 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

BRANT STUDIO TOUR | OCTOBER 19 & 20 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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studio Ralph Heather3

145 Hillside Avenue, Paris | 519.442.7632 | [email protected] | www.ralphheather.com

I am a visual artist living in Paris, Ontario, focused on the original hand-pulled print-making techniques of woodcuts and etchings. I also explore other art media such as drawing, watercolour and acrylic painting. My current work is Rural Detours, a series of original woodcut prints and etchings that pay tribute to the rich stories found in our rural landscapes. I find much of my inspiration not far from where I live. It can be moments away or discovered while exploring the countryside, searching for the missing connections to our local heritage and rural environment.

studio Arlene Laskey1

45 Parlmerston Avenue, Brantford | 519.752.3179 | [email protected] | www.arlenelaskey.com

Arlene’s unique suites of acrylic and mixed media works have been described as complex, intriguing, memorable and maplike. More about allusion than appearance, her works are layered like life and incorporate personally meaningful collaged elements, found materials and snippets of text. Viewers and collectors report ongoing pleasure in her art as it invites engagement and exploration, revealing new aspects over time.

studio Aliki Mikulich2

162 Morrell St, Brantford | 519.759.1324 | [email protected] | www.alikimikulich.com

Lately I have been inspired by the many walks I take along the Grand River, with my friend, a fellow artist. Discussions have lead us to deep impressions of the wildlife that lives serenely in the rivers midst, the tranquility of the location, and the effects that varying weather has on the lighting and colour of the scenery. I have a preoccupation with the world and our role in it. My work expresses our struggle, humanity’s connectivity, society’s responsibility, and individual choices.


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studio Linda Verhey Sinke4

18 Warwick Street, Paris | 519.442.1175 | [email protected]

Linda is particularly drawn to the Urban Landscape and Still Life; painting from observation the places she visits both locally and abroad and familiar objects she finds around her home. She works primarily in oils, by natural light.

studio Jim Lashbrook5

162 Chatham St., Brantford | 519.759.1080 | [email protected]

Creating shadow and line into the human form is a magic I can’t explain. Finding inspiration and the creative process is always on my mind. To build expression into my work is one of the objectives of this creative process. By igniting a memory or some recognition in the viewer, of the work I have created, is rewarding to me making the many hours committed to completing the carving valuable.

studio Holly.O. (Ounapuu)6

16 Charlotte St., Paris | 519.442.7211 | [email protected] | www.hollyo.ca

Holly has lived and created art in Paris, Ontario for the past 24 years. She finds endless inspiration in and around her charming hometown and in distant lands whenever the opportunity arises! Holly’s art is colourful, exuberant, and portrays her uninhibited artistic spirit. Chosen for its playful quality – acrylic paint is her favourite medium –”It always thrills me to capture the essence of a subject “whatever lures my eyes and touches my heart will find its way into my art” n.b. – Holly is proud to be a founding member of Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris.


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11 Queen Street, Brantford | 519.754.8926 | [email protected] | www.robertsonfinearts.ca

My work is impressionistic. I use primary colours for their simple beauty and intensity. The beginnings of my ideas form in colour. A palete knife allows me to manipulate the thick layers of oil paint, affording a lush texture to my paintings as I boldly blob the paints on canvas and board. When travelling and away I make colourful sketches with acrylics as the beginnings of my new works. I paint seascapes, landscapes and still life with flowers. I paint the beauty of what I see.

Thomas Stewart Robertson was born in Toronto and raised in Brantford, Ontario, where his interest in art began as a four year old boy when a stranger gave him his first drawing pencil. Since then he has been mentored by artists such as Gary Woodward, Louis Crowe, John Fletcher, Alexandria White and Nassim Dar. His artistic mission is to bring the hidden beauty and meaning of life to light through artistic expression. Thomas is presently working on a new body of work exploring light, colour and glass.

studio Aaron Robbins Back Studio7

18 Chestnut Ave, Brantford | 519-304-2846 | [email protected] | www.aaronrobbins.artspan.com

The rural Canadian landscape is a vast and diverse wilderness, seemingly endless. I draw upon my travels, experiences, memories and exploit the tonality and aura of the landscape I’m painting, making it my own and creating a journey for others. I use extensive colour, layering and different, original glazing techniques. This technique also creates fantastic “floating” movement in my work, creating excitement and a moving landscape of endless possibilities.


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41 Morrell St., Brantford | 519-759-5267 | [email protected] | www.patmegrawvisualarts.com

Pat Megraw uses tactile and/or visual textures with jewel-like colours to create many layers in her art. As an independent art instructor, she is continually experimenting to bring a fresh outlook to her students.

studio Cheryl Kernaghan9

89 Race Street, Paris | 519.442.1605 | [email protected] | www.cherylkernaghan.com

Cheryl’s detailed and colourful landscape paintings reflect the intricate beauty of southern Ontario. Inspired by a spiritual connection to the animal and plant life that inhabit the natural and agrarian landscapes of the region, her paintings celebrate nature and the human connection to the land. Cheryl works in various mediums, but prefers to paint with egg tempera, an ancient technique painstakingly hand prepared with quality ingredients using traditional methods.

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33 Beverley St. E., St. George | 519-448-3605 | [email protected] | www.knonnecke.ca

After gardening and dealing with weeks of drought last summer(2012), the fall and winter seasons have provided opportunities to return to the studio and create. As a personal, emotional response to the joys and frustrations of gardening, my paintings aim to transform my mundane outdoor experiences into playful embodiments of how it feels to be a part of nature. Line, colour, and especially rhythm, are used to frame notions of the environment that are compressed onto a vertical canvas, using acrylic washes. An awareness of space and time constraints is leveraged to augment the energy of each composition.


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studio Linda Blakney12

38 Elm St., Brantford | 519.754.6560 | [email protected] | www.lindablakneyart.com

There are two subjects that really inspire my art. The first is Urban Settings, with all the hustle and bustle. I love the energy, colour and interactions and try to portray these in my palette choice and use of textured paint. The second, Cats, inspire me to attempt to understand them and our interaction with these domesticated yet untameable creatures. In this body of works I am trying to explore the cat’s mind and interpret their visually experiences as they prowl through their domesticated landscapes.

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15 Maple Ave, Brantford | 519.751.1565 | [email protected] | www.kdifrancesco.com

studio Bernard Gendron14

90 Colborne St., Apt. 403, Brantford | 519-304-2820 | [email protected] | www.bernardgendron.ca

Bernard Gendron has extensive experience in visual arts and sculpting, using a variety of media including acrylic paint, wood and metal. He is constantly exploring ways to demonstrate and develop his ability as well as his experience into progressive and mutually rewarding opportunities.

Lately my ideas for paintings are drawn from landscapes; the sky above and the water below. My paintings are always with a sense of gravity and the push-pull of matter. Figures elongate and suspend...or fall. My skies are vast and filled with forms that are other-worldly, they appear undefined and lacking permanence. It is the ambiguity of the dream that leads my brush


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30 St. Andrew Street, Paris | 519.442.6696 | [email protected] | www.obbink.ca

102 Sympatica Cres., Brantford | 226.400.2335 | [email protected] | www.paparcen.ca

196 Grand River Ave (rear), Brantford | 519.771.8421 | [email protected] | www.jenniferpalmerart.com

Born and raised in Holland, Jeanette has been painting from an early age. She obtained her BA in arts and textile as well as a teaching degree. Two country moves later, having worked as a teacher and graphic designer, she is now the art director of a marketing firm. You can often find her behind her easel in the studio or outside with a sketch book. Jeanette now lives in Paris and her work depict the surrounding area, or wherever her travels take her. Her work can be found in private as well as permanent collections.

Stained glass, mosaics, glass fusion, restorations. Frank is an artist with a degree in visual arts of fire who has made, in the last 16 years, glass as his main material of expression. Teaching is his way to share the appreciation of his art and the methods used in creating his original pieces. Frank works with traditional tools and materials and is exploring unique new techniques to create an expression best described as :contemporary/modern/close to abstract!....showing that stained glass is much more than the traditional art that we are accustomed to seeing. Frank welcomes commissions.

Through working with animals and owners, I have seen the bizarre relationship between them. Can animals and people form real friendships? Have we interfered with their perfect instincts? Because of my interest in these strange relationships there is an anthropomorphic feel to my art, binding the two species together. Recently I have been introduced to a “Bone Pile” - a place where the city drops our road kill and hunted pests for the eagles, crows and other scavengers to feed from. This Problem Wildlife has become the focus of my art. My hope is we ask ourselves what affect we have on them, and how they affect us.

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Linking local museums, historic communities and farms, these colourful quilt blocks painted on large wooden panels lead

past other attractions along winding country roads.

The Southwest Ontario Barn Quilt Trails is a project of theElgin, Oxford, Norfolk Museum Association.

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO

BARN QUILT TRAILS

This is a driving tour only - please do not enter private property.

Go to barnquilttrails.ca for more information

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Experience Elgin County & St. Thomas

Nestled along the north shore of Lake Erie, Elgin County features a multitude of different events and attractions that will please everyone from curious daytrippers to tourists on extended vacations.

Stretching from Port Burwell in the east to Port Glasgow in the west, with scenic Port Stanley in the centre, Elgin County’s beautiful sandy beaches are perfect for sport fishing, boating, and family fun.

For those looking to take a piece of Elgin County home, a diverse selection of shopping locations, from fashions and accessories to uniquely crafted gifts, art, antiques, home décor and more are close at hand. Sunny strolls around many of the county’s shopping hubs including Sparta, Port Stanley, Aylmer and St. Thomas produce great finds and many reasons to return.

Learn about the areas rich rural and railway history by taking a guided tour of the Canada Southern Railway Station, viewing various railway artifacts and engines at the Elgin County Railway Museum, climbing to the top of the Port Burwell Lighthouse or taking in one of the finest collections of lighthouse lenses at the Marine Museum.

Elgin County also offers plenty of green spaces for visitors who prefer not to spend their time indoors. Whether biking, hiking or camping, the region’s numerous golf courses, trails and conservation areas are the perfect places to enjoy recreation on land and water.

From award-winning wineries to casual beachside cafés, Elgin County has plenty of dining options that are sure to please the pickiest of palates. The Savour Elgin program’s website gives visitors a portal through which local restaurants, wineries, breweries and farmers’ markets can be easily found - savourelgin.ca.

From tasting delicious food, enjoying the warm sun on the beach, and smelling the sweet summer blossoms, to enjoying the relaxing sounds of nature, Elgin County fills the senses with the greatest pleasures of the season. Visit www.elgintourist.com to plan your next trip to Elgin County.

In partnership with the Elgin Business Resource Centre and the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre, the Elgin Arts Trail promotes the many studios and galleries throughout Elgin County and St. Thomas. Tourists craving creativity in our scenic county will appreciate the abundance of diverse visual arts attractions nestled within our vibrant cities, historic villages and breathtaking countryside. From original paintings to pottery, the fifteen studios and galleries that comprise the arts trail are ready to take visitors on an imaginative and unforgettable journey.

Elgin Arts Trail Year Round

Elgin Fall Colours Studio Tour October 13 & 14 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ELGIN ARTS TRAIL | YEAR ROUND | Various Hours

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Andy DeVries - Concreations1

7579 Yarmouth Centre Rd., St. Thomas | 519-631-8192 | [email protected]

Home to hidden garden treasures, Concreations, is a concrete statuary, located just outside of St. Thomas. The new rustic barn store features unique, handmade outdoor ornaments, with statues varying from functional to fun. Andy DeVries, a self-taught craftsperson, is the creative mind behind each artistic piece, making everything himself. See for yourself in Andy’s working studio how he casts garden ornaments in concrete and finishes each statue with stains and varnish to achieve an antique, weathered look. The delightful garden ornaments include animals, stepping stones, and masks that are sure to make your garden or patio come alive with creativity.

Hours: March to December, Monday-Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm, Sunday by appointment or by chance.

Peter Robson - Peter Robson Studios & Gallery2

46340 Main Street, Sparta | 519.775.2522 | [email protected]

Available Weekdays 10am - 4:30pm, Saturday 11am - 5pm, Sunday 12pm - 5pm or by appointment.

Located in the quaint, historic hamlet of Sparta, Ontario, Peter Robson Studios has drawn the attention of art lovers from across the region for more than 30 years. Passion for the studio and original art is a family affair that includes Peter’s wife Eleanor and son Steven, who proudly display Peter’s paintings, limited edition prints and sculptures at the gallery. Well known and highly respected, Peter Robson Studios has the capacity to customize an art program of any size for charities or businesses with exist-ing prints or by special commission. A complete state-of-the-art custom framing centre is located on the premises.

Brenda Smith - Pinecroft Ceramic Art Studio3

8122 Rogers Road South, Aylmer West | 519.773.3435 | [email protected] in 1948 by Jimmie Clennell and Selma Caverly, Pinecroft is considered to be Canada’s oldest continuously operating pottery studio. Tucked away in a 54 acre pine forest, this thriving family-run establishment has produced fine quality earthenware and stoneware pottery for 65 years. Second generation studio potter Brenda (Caverly) Smith offers a wide range of functional pieces including complete dinner sets. High fired reduction ware is wheel thrown with some slab work. Classes and hands-on workshops are offered in fall and winter in the teaching studio. Pinecroft also features the work of Tony Clennell (MFA, RCA), who recently joined the studio as an associate potter. Tony is an adjunct professor at Sheridan College and has taught workshops in Canada, USA, Japan, China and Italy.

Visit www.pinecroft.ca for our exciting 2013 pottery workshops as part of our 65th Anniversary. Studio generally open daily 9am to 4pm. Check our website for hours of operation.

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177 Main Street, Port Stanley | 226.658.1888 | [email protected]

A popular destination for art enthusiasts, Port Stanley is home to the Art Emporium, Boathouse Gallery and Gift Boutique. Discover the talents of local and regional artists in the large, open, and well-lit gallery featuring the eclectic pieces of over 30 regional artists working in many media spanningfrom paintings to sculptures, photography, pottery, textiles, and more. The artists of the Art Emporium demonstrate their passion for art and their desire to share it with others . While at the Art Gallery explore the Gift Boutique, offering a wide assortment of handcrafted items, made by artisans in the com-munity.The handcrafted goods are a treasure trove of wood turning, hand painted silks, one of a kind aprons, jewellery and artist cards to name but a few. Visitors and art enthusiasts alike are sure to find a unique memento or special gift.

Summer Hours: April to December, Thursday to Monday 11:00am to 5:00pm Winter Hours: January to March, Friday to Monday 11:00am to 4:00pm


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Nestled in the heart of Port Stanley, one of Elgin County’s most scenic and exciting destinations, Portside Gallery is home to the works of 16 talented regional artists. For 17 years, this artist-managed co-operative has produced high-quality art ranging from realism to abstraction, using a variety of medi-ums including oil, watercolour, acrylic, ink, pastels and mixed media. Visitors and locals delight in the diverse and vibrant pieces that range from miniature to large in size. Open year-round, anytime is a great time to browse the Gallery and purchase a special treasure to take home.

187 1/2 Main Street, Port Stanley | 519.782.7066 | [email protected]

Available Monday - Sunday 11am to 5pm in spring, summer and fall, with some reduced days in January and March.

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128 Dyer St., Belmont | 519.644.0893 | [email protected]

Available Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 1pm - 5pm Please phone for appointment or visit by chance.

In Elgin County’s northeast is the small, scenic town of Belmont, home to Catherine Craig’s rustic working studio filled with her original clay artwork, sketches and sculptures. A professional visual artist with more than 40 years experi-ence, she values community empowerment and storytelling - the hallmarks of her work. Catherine is a partner in the Art Gallery of Lambeth and has exhibited in many galleries across Southern Ontario in both group and solo exhibi-tions. A graduate of the University of Windsor’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program, she has also offered private lessons to

aspiring artists for more than 30 years. Catherine’s work transcends craft and hobby; it is a lifetime commitment fueled by passion and dedication.


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In the centre of Elgin County lies the centerpiece of its visual arts community - The St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre (STEPAC). Established in 1969, it is committed to promoting visual arts throughout the region and beyond by preserving an extensive permanent collection, and hosting 16 exhibitions annually featuring local, regional and international art-ists. Also an education-focused organization, STEPAC facilitates educational programs and endorses emerging artists. Among its many events, the annual Fall Art Auction in November provides art lovers with an opportunity to purchase unique souvenirs while supporting STEPAC’s programs and the vibrant St. Thomas-Elgin arts community.

301 Talbot Street, St. Thomas | 519.631.4040 | [email protected]

Available Tuesday - Wednesday 10am - 4pm, Thursday - Friday 10am - 9pm, Saturday 12pm - 4pm, Sunday 12pm - 3pm.

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The Arts & Cookery Bank, a regional cultural destination, is a story of courage and commitment – a venue worth visiting. The Bank uses photography as a historical visual record. Images from Dutton-Dunwich, Newbury, Southwest Middlesex and West Elgin, that span more than 200 years, are digitally displayed on multi touch-media kiosks. Hundreds of old and current photos tell a rapidly-changing story of rural southwestern Ontario. Visit this stunning venue - a restored 1914 Bank of Montreal and an 1883 timber frame barn - for a nostalgic, gripping, inspirational and authentic rural experience.

242 Graham Road, West Lorne | 519.768.9986 [email protected]

Available Tues. – Fri. 11am to 5pm Closed Mondays. Call for events on Saturdays and Sundays.

Jenny Phillips - Village Crier Gallery9

194 Currie Road, Dutton | 519.762.2862 | [email protected] | www.jennyphillipsdutton.ca Jenny Phillips, owner of Village Crier Gallery, is best known as an artist who delights in recording the vanishing rural landscape of southwestern Ontario while capturing the essence and history of rural life. Her paintings are vibrant, dynamic, and illustrate a wide-range of country scenes from nature to architecture. Each piece at the Village Crier Gallery is part of a larger story that Jenny is happy to share with visitors. In addition to selling original art, the gallery also offers custom framing services, publishes fine art and books and is a dealer of custom tin ceilings. Bus Tours and out of town guests please call ahead.

Available Monday - Saturday 9am - 5:30pm or anytime by appointment.

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Anything Used & Sparta Country Candles

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One of Elgin County’s best kept - and best smelling - secrets lies in an old general store built in 1838 in the historic vil-lage of Sparta. Since 1995, the Muscat family has been filling homes with their high quality scented candles, and creating a loyal customer base that keeps coming back for more. Sparta Country Candles contain as much as three times more scent than average, and are sold in many different sizes at unbeatable prices. Doors are open daily so stop by, pick up some candles and try a piece of homemade fudge. It only makes scents!

46361 Sparta Line, Sparta | 519.775.0054 | [email protected]

11302 Imperial Road, Aylmer | 519-773-5503 | www.clovermead.com | [email protected]

Available Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

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Henry Hiemstra, loved exploring and learning about plants, insects, and animals. He started as a Zoology technician at the University of Western Ontario and later moved to Ottawa working at the National Museum of Natural Sciences. In 1975, Henry and Ann, established Clovermead Apiaries. Besides taxidermy, he has an artistic bent, making things, learning new skills by reading and experimenting. In 2012 he graduated from Fanshawe’s Creative Arts program. Henry’s appreciation of history and delight in God’s creation, can be seen in his artwork. The Clovermead Gallery is themed after an old Ontario Village; wander the historic Brownsville train station, Log cabin(1852), take in a movie in the BeeTown Hotel, or have a seat in an old outhouse beside a glass wall of bees.

Summer hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00am- 5:30pm. June through October. Open on holidays. Closed on Sundays.

Cheryl Garrett-Jenkins - Rubyeyes Kraftwerks 12

235 Colborne Street, Port Stanley | 519.782.7443 | www.rubyeyes.com | [email protected]

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Cheryl Garrett-Jenkins is an award-winning glass artist, who creates unique glass art. Windows, panels, and decorative 3D pieces to personalized glassware and jewellery, nothing is to unusual or different to create in her Port Stanley studio. Passionate about her art, she loves unearthing the secrets held in a piece or glass and bringing those to life in amazing light pictures and objects. She uses a variety of skills, including painting, fusing, leading and casting, developed over the past three decades.

Available Studio Hours 12 pm - 5 pm Thurs-Sun or by appointment


Medlyn Stained Glass & Jewellery Studio 13

643 Talbot Street , St.Thomas | 519-633-3773 | [email protected]

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Opened in 1996, Medlyn Stained Glass & Jewellery Studio’s friendly staff are ready to sketch a concept and help bring ideas to life. Located in downtown St. Thomas, Medlyn’s takes pride in their quality craftsmanship, one of a kind finishing touches and customer satisfaction. Each piece created is hand drawn and uniquely crafted to meet their customers individual needs. Be amazed by the fine jewellery created by Medlyn’s gold and silver smith who has over 40 years experience. Explore the studio, full of inspiring pieces for sale or take one of Medlyn’s stained glass classes to create your own artistic piece .

Studio open to the public Monday to Friday 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday’s 10:00am-1:00pm. Open evenings by appointment.

Joan Janes - Little Red Mitten14

For Joan Janes, opening Little Red Mitten in her hometown of St. Thomas brought to fruition a lifetime love of fibre arts. As a teenager, she worked at the local Parkspin mill, an opportunity that ignited her passion for the peacefulness of spinning at a wheel. Situated in one of St. Thomas’ most historic neighbourhoods, the spacious, 1842 building houses yarns from around the world. A variety of fibres are available at Little Red Mitten including; cottons, wools, alpaca, and silk. Fibre artists from beginner to enthusiast can take advantage of the best selection of knitting tools around. Take classes, join a knitting group, or try a new knitting pattern created by the owner herself. Look, touch, and be enticed. Little Red Mitten is a woolly inspiring place!

86 Talbot Street, St. Thomas | 519.207.2880 [email protected]

Monday to Wednesday 10am - 5pm, Thursday to Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday closed.

Minerva Art Gallery 15

11078 Springwater Road North, Aylmer 519.765.1616 | [email protected]

Travelling to Egypt at age 17 was life-changing for Kevin Morrell, owner of Minerva Art Gallery. It is the place where he got his first taste of classic art and developed a passion for gods and goddesses of ancient times, like the namesake of his gallery. An avid traveler, Kevin features works from international, Canadian and local artists, highlighting those from Elgin County. He tours the globe to meet artists, investigate their style and quality, and personally select each piece for the gallery. Minerva Art

Gallery is also a one-stop shop for personal and corporate custom framing. Offering a comprehensive selection of frames and art, and the assistance of a dedicated design consultant, it can accommodate any style, budget or timeline.

Open year round Thursday to Saturday 10am to 5pm Evenings by appointment.

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ELGIN FALL COLOURS | OCTOBER 19 & 20 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Sharon & Daniel Brassard - Romantic Designs Artist Studio16

120 Wellington Street, St. Thomas | 519.860.6851 | [email protected] | www.romanticdesigns.ca

Romantic Designs Artist Studio is home to Celtic Artists; Sharon and Daniel Brassard. Both are visual Artists whose medium differ and yet complement each other. Sharon is a Canadian Art/Doll Sculptor and Daniel is a Illustrator/Painter working with canvas and digital formats. Their ‘side by side’ studios offer a Gallery; with original works of Art for sale and a Workshop where they offer classes in a variety of mediums,art supplies and ample free parking. Be surprised!

Available Studio open year round, Wednesday to Saturday, Noon to 4.

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Mary Rose Sanderson is an Canadian/American artist with originals in collections world wide. 40 of her works have been published as limited edition prints.

8122 Rogers Road South, Aylmer | 519.851.9347 | [email protected] | maryrosesanderson.com


Art Emporium 18

177 Main Street, Port Stanley | 226.658.1888 | http://artemporium.ca | [email protected]

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Art Emporium Port Stanley - Your Art Destination. In the Boathouse Gallery discover a diverse collection of fine art by almost 40 Regional Artists including: stone sculpture, pottery, wood carving, photography, glass art, textile art, paintings in all styles and media. In addition, the Gift Boutique is a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind handcrafted items for every taste and budget. The Art Emporium is the place to find that “Special Something”.

Cheryl Garrett-Jenkins - Rubyeyes Kraftwerks 19

235 Colborne Street, Port Stanley | 519.782.7443 | www.rubyeyes.com | [email protected]

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Cheryl Garrett-Jenkins is an award-winning glass artist, who creates unique glass art. Windows, panels, and decorative 3D pieces to personalized glassware and jewelry, nothing is to unusual or different to create in her Port Stanley studio. Passionate about her art, she loves unearthing the secrets held in a piece or glass and bringing those to life in amazing light pictures and objects. She uses a variety of skills, including painting, fusing, leading and casting, developed over the past three decades.

ELGIN FALL COLOURS | OCTOBER 19 & 20 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Flim Flam Arts & Crafts Supplies 63 Charing Cross St., Unit 2, BrantfordBlue Dog Coffee Roasters119 Brant Ave, BrantfordRobert Hall Originals 138 Sugar Maple Roard, St George John M. Hall 42 Grand River St. N., Paris Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant20 Ava Road, Brantford

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