All events are subject to change without notice.
January
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May | June | July
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October | November
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January 19
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The Business of Art is a series of workshops designed to provide career skills for artists to take control of their career and plan for success. The first half of this workshop will focus on visual merchandising. Discover how to improve your show booths, window displays and in store presentations through some basic principals of design. Learn how to say who you are in the market place through your store/booth/ studio image; visually sell your merchandise; understand simple, basic concepts of visual merchandising and design theories and how to apply them to all aspects of retail. The second part will examine consumer behaviour, market segmentation, demographics, memory and retention, buying decision and occasion based marketing. Instructor: Paul Portelli is a specialist in retail design, merchandising and event coordination. An excellent and enthusiastic speaker full of knowledge, Paul is a mine of information. His past clients have included Holt Renfrew, Microsoft, Proctor & Gamble and Mercedes Benz. He is the author of articles on trends in visual merchandising that have been published in many Canadian publications such as Crafts Plus, Style and Men’s Wear Canada. He has made regular guest appearances on television shows that include Cityline, Craftscape and Savior Faire.
Time: 9:30am-1:30pm
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January 26
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Learn how to take great images of your work for show and gallery applications as well as documenting your work using materials and lighting from your home. Instructor: Kelly Holinshead is a well known as a Muskoka wedding photographer, portrait and commercial photographer who also creates fine art through her camera's lens, studying the sweeping and minute elements of the Muskoka-Georgian Bay landscape.
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January - Every Wednesday Starting January 9
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Life Drawing Open Studio An open studio for professional and emerging artists, students, and anyone interested in drawing the human form. People work independently and at their own level of experience. While no formal instruction is provided, support and encouragement is given. The open studio format is designed to work progressively from gestures through to longer poses. Time: 7pm-9:30pm Cost: Each session costs $10. Participants bring their own drawing materials. Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street in Bracebridge |
January - Every Thursday Starting January 10
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February 2-23
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Backviews Our members create work, in a variety of media that focuses upon looking at a subject's back view - whether it's a figure, house or inanimate object. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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February - Every Wednesday
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Life Drawing Open Studio An open studio for professional and emerging artists, students, and anyone interested in drawing the human form. People work independently and at their own level of experience. While no formal instruction is provided, support and encouragement is given. The open studio format is designed to work progressively from gestures through to longer poses. Time: 7pm-9:30pm Cost: Each session costs $10. Participants bring their own drawing materials. Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street in Bracebridge |
February - Every Thursday
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March 1-22
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Homelore Scott Turnbull and Miranda Britton often wondered what happened to the people that had once inhabited the overgrown field where they built their home. Acting as amateur archaeologists, the couple excavated a collection of objects, using the pieces to develop an imagined history of their predecessors. Homelore is a collection of photographs, jewellery and mixed media pieces that testify to the rich heritage of pioneering, hardship and adaptation in Muskoka. Opening Reception: March 1, 1pm-4pm. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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March 29-April 19
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It's a Human Thing: Figurative Paintings by Amanda Greavette, Annie Veitch & Jennifer Posti Three young female artists showing life-size figure paintings that explore the human experience, with an emphasis on women's issues and form. Opening Reception: March 29, 6pm-9pm. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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March - Every Wednesday
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Life Drawing Open Studio An open studio for professional and emerging artists, students, and anyone interested in drawing the human form. People work independently and at their own level of experience. While no formal instruction is provided, support and encouragement is given. The open studio format is designed to work progressively from gestures through to longer poses. Time: 7pm-9:30pm Cost: Each session costs $10. Participants bring their own drawing materials. Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street in Bracebridge
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March - Every Thursday
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Until April 19
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It's a Human Thing: Figurative Paintings by Amanda Greavette, Annie Veitch & Jennifer Posti Three young female artists showing life-size figure paintings that explore the human experience, with an emphasis on women's issues and form. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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| April 18, 19, 20
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31st Annual Spring Members' Show A gala exhibition of art and craft by the members of Muskoka Arts and Crafts Bracebridge Recreation Centre, off Douglas Drive in Bracebridge. Friday, Opening Reception and Awards Presentation, 7pm-10pm with musical entertainment by Moonglow. Saturday & Sunday: Demonstrations by artists & craftspeople Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm Location: Bracebridge Recreation Centre, 110 Clearbrook Trail, off Douglas Drive Admission by donation Free parking
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April 20-24
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PhotoVoice An exhibition of photography intended to create personal and social change by creating a public forum for mothers to share their opinions about community issues. This exhibition has been organized in cooperation with The District Municipality of Muskoka. Opening Reception: Sunday, April 20, 1pm-4pm Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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April 26-May 9
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The Artful Traveller: An Annual Exhibition by the Brown Baggers Each year, the Brown Baggers artistically challenge themselves by creating work according to a theme. Opening Reception: Saturday, April 28, 1pm-4pm Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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April - Every Wednesday
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Life Drawing Open Studio An open studio for professional and emerging artists, students, and anyone interested in drawing the human form. People work independently and at their own level of experience. While no formal instruction is provided, support and encouragement is given. The open studio format is designed to work progressively from gestures through to longer poses. Time: 7pm-9:30pm Cost: Each session costs $10. Participants bring their own drawing materials. Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street in Bracebridge |
April - Every Thursday
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Until May 9
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The Artful Traveller: An Annual Exhibition by the Brown Baggers Each year, the Brown Baggers artistically challenge themselves by creating work according to a theme. Opening Reception: Saturday, April 28, 1pm-4pm Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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May 10
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The Business of Art is a series of workshops designed to provide career skills for artists to take control of their career and plan for success. Giving a media interview can be stressful but with the proper training and preparation, no one has to be nervous when talking with reporters. In this workshop, learn about the different types of interviews, how to talk with the media, preparing for an interview, arranging media interviews, attracting the media’s attention, giving shape to your story, discover the one thing you should never do in an interview, how to read out loud if presenting a prepared statement and more. This workshop will benefit anyone who has to speak to the media, give a talk and conduct sales. Instructor: Ed Unger has been broadcast, print, and internet journalist for more years than he would like to admit. He was Ontario affairs commentator to the world on Radio Canada International, the shortwave arm of the CBC, where he aimed to make the people of Sierra Leon sorry for us. He also was science columnist for RCI. Ed reported for the New York Times Health Service and WebMD Canada. He has been a producer for Newsworld, CTV and TVOntario. Some of his programs may still hold ratings records for their time slots. He has also reported on Canadian economic and business affairs on over 600 United States public stations for the flagship business program, Marketplace. Ed also pioneered live broadcast by cell phone as he sped downhill while giving a play by play of a toboggan ride for CBC radio.
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
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May 17-31
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A Body of Work: sketches and paintings by the members of the Life Drawing Open Studio and Portrait Group Opening Reception: May 17, 2pm-4pm Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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May - Every Wednesday
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Life Drawing Open Studio An open studio for professional and emerging artists, students, and anyone interested in drawing the human form. People work independently and at their own level of experience. While no formal instruction is provided, support and encouragement is given. The open studio format is designed to work progressively from gestures through to longer poses. Time: 7pm-9:30pm Cost: Each session costs $10. Participants bring their own drawing materials. Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street in Bracebridge |
May - Every Thursday
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June 7-28
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Impressions: Paintings by David Dawson Through light, form and texture, David studies the relationship of the structure in architecture and the structure in nature. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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Until June 11
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Life Drawing Open Studio An open studio for professional and emerging artists, students, and anyone interested in drawing the human form. People work independently and at their own level of experience. While no formal instruction is provided, support and encouragement is given. The open studio format is designed to work progressively from gestures through to longer poses. Time: 7pm-9:30pm Cost: Each session costs $10. Participants bring their own drawing materials. Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street in Bracebridge |
Until June 12
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July 5-26
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Human Nature - The Human Landscape: Hot Glass by Catherine Hibbits An examination of the human landscape and the natural landscape. "Our innate interaction with our environment is symbiotic, although as we progress as societies, we widen the gap between co-dependence and exploitation," remarks Catherine. "None the less, we can still find the beauty in both the human landscape and the one that surrounds us." Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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| July 18, 19, 20
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46th Annual Summer Show Annie Williams Memorial Park in Bracebridge Two hundred sensational artists and craftspeople from Muskoka and across Canada show and sell their original and handmade work to over 20,000 enthusiastic people. Hours: Friday, 10am-7pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm. Admission by Donation Free Parking. The park is located at the corner of Santa's Village Road and Wellington Street. |
August 2-23
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With You In Mind: Paintings by Scott Owles A selection of paintings derived from a series of conversations with select individuals as an attempt to bring forth other views and to expand the themes that continually reoccur in his paintings. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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August 30-September 20
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Learning to See with Heart: Three Generations of Photographers Frank Sherman was passionate about photography. It was an interest his son, Jamie and grandson, Zander came to share. For Jamie, the concept of this three generation show is more about family than photography: that learning to see photographically is about learning to see with heart. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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Until September 20
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Learning to See with Heart: Three Generations of Photographers Frank Sherman was passionate about photography. It was an interest his son, Jamie and grandson, Zander came to share. For Jamie, the concept of this three generation show is more about family than photography: that learning to see photographically is about learning to see with heart. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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September 21-October 13
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The office and the Chapel Gallery are closed for a staff vacation. |
Until October 17
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The office and the Chapel Gallery are closed for a staff vacation. |
October 18-November 8
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The Megumi Cycle: Paintings by Carol Pollock Inspired by the abduction of a young Japanese girl by North Korean spies, The Megumi Cycle is an investigation of issues such as lost youth, family, and motherhood and marriage, along with the cultural signifiers that define our daily lives and relationships. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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October - Every Wednesday
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Life Drawing Open Studio An open studio for professional and emerging artists, students, and anyone interested in drawing the human form. People work independently and at their own level of experience. While no formal instruction is provided, support and encouragement is given. The open studio format is designed to work progressively from gestures through to longer poses. Time: 7pm-9:30pm Cost: Each session costs $10. Participants bring their own drawing materials. Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street in Bracebridge |
October - Every Thursday
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Until November 8
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The Megumi Cycle: Paintings by Carol Pollock Inspired by the abduction of a young Japanese girl by North Korean spies, The Megumi Cycle is an investigation of issues such as lost youth, family, and motherhood and marriage, along with the cultural signifiers that define our daily lives and relationships. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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November 19-November 22
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5th Annual Who Art Thou? Muskoka Arts & Crafts 4th Annual Mystery Art Sale A preview of the sale happens on Wednesday from 10am until 5pm. The preview continues again on Thursday from 10am to 5pm. The sale begins Thursday evening at 7pm until to 9pm and continues on Friday, from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge |
| November 29-30
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28th Annual Christmas Show & Sale Ho, ho, ho! This is where Santa would shop if he didn't have the elves. This merry show features thirty-five festive exhibitors selling a variety of hand made work that's perfect for gift giving. Gymnasium at Monck Public School, 250 Wellington Street South Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm Admission by donation Free parking |
November 29-December 20
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Alloys of Sorts: New Work by Matt & Melissa Church A synthesis of ideas. The basic physical properties of the mediums in which Matt and Melissa use are different from each other in how they look, how they feel and are worked with. It is this relationship between mediums that this couple wants to look at. The coming together of thoughts and materials interconnecting and evolving into something else is intriguing to the Churches. By combining metal and organic plant materials together, Matt and Melissa are building pieces that aim to reflect this. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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November - Every Wednesday
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Life Drawing Open Studio An open studio for professional and emerging artists, students, and anyone interested in drawing the human form. People work independently and at their own level of experience. While no formal instruction is provided, support and encouragement is given. The open studio format is designed to work progressively from gestures through to longer poses. Time: 7pm-9:30pm Cost: Each session costs $10. Participants bring their own drawing materials. Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street in Bracebridge |
November - Every Thursday
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Until December 20
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Alloys of Sorts: New Work by Matt & Melissa Church A synthesis of ideas. The basic physical properties of the mediums in which Matt and Melissa use are different from each other in how they look, how they feel and are worked with. It is this relationship between mediums that this couple want to look at. The coming together of thoughts and materials interconnecting and evolving into something else is intriguing to the Churches. By combining metal and organic plant materials together, Matt and Melissa are building pieces that aim to reflect this. Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
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December 3 & 10
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Life Drawing Open Studio An open studio for professional and emerging artists, students, and anyone interested in drawing the human form. People work independently and at their own level of experience. While no formal instruction is provided, support and encouragement is given. The open studio format is designed to work progressively from gestures through to longer poses. Time: 7pm-9:30pm Cost: Each session costs $10. Participants bring their own drawing materials. Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street in Bracebridge |
December 4 & 11
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December 21-January 6
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The office and the Chapel Gallery are closed for the Christmas Holidays |
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