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Throughout the year, rural Ontario plays host to events including art exhibitions, theatre and festivals of all types and sizes. For a country outing, why not visit one of the many excellant shows scattered about the province—you are sure to find something of interest on any particular weekend in most regions. Enjoy!

For those wishing a hands-on experience, try one of the arts education programs or workshops further down on this page.

For more detailed lists of studio tours and galleries, click these links:

STUDIO TOURS GALLERIES

Note: Listings are updated as information arrives.
Please check in again for the latest information.

EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS & FESTIVALS

MINIATURE ART SHOW
May 21 - July 4, 2010
Second annual show at the Norfolk Arts Centre featuring miniature flatwork and sculptures. Works include watercolour, acrylic, oil, clay, fibre and more, limited only by the imagination of the creators. Contact: 519-443-5270 or skgoble@kwic.com.

ART IN THE COUNTY
June 18 - July 4, 2010
Prince Edward County Arts Council’s annual art show and sale featuring more than 70 of Eastern Ontario’s most talented artists. This juried art show is celebrating its 17th year with a broad range of work including watercolour, acrylic, oil, glass, fibre, ceramics, photography, sculpture, jewellery and much more. Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free Admission. Old Town Hall, King Street, Picton. Visit: www.artinthecounty.com

HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WALK ABOUT
Thursdays, July 1 - August 19, 2010
4:00 p.m to 5:45 p.m. Visit—creative energy abounds at summer school! Enjoy a self-guided tour of classrooms to see an incredible array of artwork. It’s Where It’s Art! Fleming College, Haliburton. www.HaliburtonSchoolofTheArts.ca

BELLEVILLE DOLL AND QUILT SHOW, TEDDY BEARS & MINIATURES—July 11, 2010
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antique and collectible dolls, modern and reproduction dolls, one-of-kind soft dolls, supplies and clothing. Fish & Game Club, Elmwood Drive, Belleville. Contact 613-966-8095

BON ECHO ART EXHIBITION & SALE
July 23 - 25, 2010
Original art: CANADIAN NATURE, WILDLIFE & COUNTRYSIDE. Live entertainment, children’s activities, BBQ, Sciensational Sssnakes!! Park admission applies. Enjoy beaches, hiking, boat tours, gift shop, visitor centre. Bon Echo Provincial Park, Cloyne, Ontario. For information call 613-336-0830, or visit www.mazinaw.on.ca/art.

ROCKHOUND GEMBOREE
July 29 - August 1, 2010
Canada’s Largest Gem & Mineral Show. “Rock” into Bancroft “Where Fun is Down to Earth.” This 47th annual show includes: the 8th annual stone carvers show, dealers of specimens, gemstone jewellery & lapidary supplies, mineral identification, swap tables and field trips. Bancroft, Ontario. For information call 888-443-9999, www.BancroftDistrict.com.

KAWARTHA ANNUAL ART FAIR
July 30 - August 2, 2010
A outdoor garden display of fine art including stone sculpture, pottery, glassware, paintings. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily demonstrations—raku firings at 2 p.m. Tearoom.
58 Clifford Dr., Dunsford, Ontario. For information call 705-793-1761, www.peaceofearthpottery.ca.

BUCKHORN FINE ART FESTIVAL
August 12 - 15, 2010
Celebrating 33 years of Show & Sale with a special exhibit of art by Canadian Masters. A casual environment of twelve galleries nestled among the pines with up to 90 professional artists present for your personal interaction, many giving live demonstrations. 1801 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn, Ontario. For information call 705-657-1918 or visit www.buckhornfineart.com.

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY JAZZ FESTIVAL
August 13 - 22, 2010
Ten days of fabulous music including main stage concerts; daytime jazz at wineries, dinner/jazz shows; meet the artist events and late night jam sessions. At the Regent Theatre in Picton and venues around The County. Admission: Varies by event. For complete information: Regent Theatre 613-476-8416, info@pecjazz.org, www.pecjazz.org.

ART IN THE PARK
August 21 & 22, 2010
At the Port Dover Summer Festival, in historic Powell Park, this popular southern Ontario show offers 100 juried arts and crafts vendors, an antique market, humongous book fair, and music by local musicians. Port Dover, Ontario. Contact: 519-583-2136 or portdoversummerfest@nor-del.com or www.portdoversummerfestival.com.

UXBRIDGE HERITAGE DAYS
August 28 & 29, 2010
Travel back in time and discover the ways of the pioneers: 10 buildings, 1812 re-enactment, steam thrashing, vintage cars and farm tractors. Lots of entertainment and good food. Adults $10, children free. For information call 905-852-5854 or visit www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com.

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL
September 16 - 25, 2010

Festival artistic director and pianist Stephane Lemelin welcomes Canadian composer Steven Gellman as composer-in-residence. For performers and festival program check the website at www.pecmusicfestival.com, or contact info@pecmusicfestival.com, 613-393-3798

MARK F. SANDERS VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION
October 5 - 11, 2010
At the Norfolk County Fair, this is just one of the spectacular features. This is a juried show featuring outstanding flatworks and sculptures created by local artists. A must see event! Simcoe, Ontario. www.norfolkcountyfair.com

DECK THE HALLS EXHIBITION
November 12 - December 18, 2010
At the Waterford Town Hall, this show features traditional and contemporary works, exhibited and for sale, including originals in watercolour, acrylics, oils and mixed media created by local talent. Waterford, Ontario. Contact: 519-443-5423 or mjeff1@sympatico.ca.

AUTHORS’ BOOK FAIR
November 27 & 28, 2010
At the Lighhouse Festival Theatre, this book fair features works written and for sale by over 30 authors from across Southwestern Ontario. Event includes readings by participating writers and musical entertainment. Port Dover, Ontario. Contact: 519-586-9762 or sueben16@yahoo.ca.

ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS

HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Immerse yourself in a learning vacation in the inspirational Haliburton Highlands. Week-long courses and Saturday workshops in an extensive range of media. Kids to adults, beginners to professionals—there’s something for everyone! Fleming College, Haliburton, 705-457-1680. www.HaliburtonSchoolofTheArts.ca

ARTS WORKSHOPS

PAPER ARTS WORKSHOPS
Enjoy a day in the country and make something beautiful with handmade paper. For more information about workshops, see the latest schedule on the workshop page at www.mmcgovern.com or call Maggie at 613-839-0620.

SCOTSMAN POINT WORKSHOPS
October 15 - 17, 2010
Soapstone carving weekend with Sandy Cline, October 15 to 17, 2010. Watercolour and Acrylic Painting weekend with artist Chuck Burns, October 15 to 17. Weekends include 10 hours of instruction plus 2 nights accommodation in a lakefront housekeeping cottage on Buckhorn Lake NE of Peterborough. www.scotsmanpoint.com, 1-800-267-1310.

SUMMER WORKSHOPS WITH VALERIE KENT
Please Join Us!
Acrylic Landscapes: 
www.wellingtonartistsgallery.ca, 519-843-6303
Ways of Making Art: Southampton Art School, 
www.theartschool.org, 1-866-344-9944
Explorations of Painting Media and Equipment  plus
Collage and Texture with Mixed Media:
www.haliburtonschoolofthearts.ca, 1-800-806-8838
Mixed Media Collage Painting: 
www.loyalistcollege.com, 1-800-806-8838
For workshop descriptions contact: www.valeriekent.com, 647-223-5531, artistvalerie@yahoo.ca.

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