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.
