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SUMMARY:Backroad Collective - Mexican Culture
DESCRIPTION:Main Gallery and on the grounds  \n\n\n\nInternational Student Demonstrations in Mexican Culture: Music\, Dance & Visual Art \nBienvenidos to the Grand Bend Riviera! Take a trip to the vibrant streets of Mexico at Paint Ontario\, complete with music\, dance\, art and snacks! Our young guest artists from Monterrey Mexico will lead you through exciting experiences sharing their history\, culture and connections with Canada.  \nCamexicanus & Backroad Collective is a non profit organization focused on programs and opportunities for youth in rural Canada and Mexico. We are made up of collective communities and throughout the year we have various exchange opportunities for students to form relationships\, learn together and create unique experiences in our communities.  \nBackroad Collective SW Ontario has been working in the Grand Bend area for 5 years. In partnership with the Grand Bend Art Centre\, we offer summer camp and school year programs for kids and youth throughout the region. Check our www.camexicanus.ca or visit us at Paint Ontario for more information about our summer camps.  \n 
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/backroad-collective-international-student-demonstrations-in-mexican-culture-music-dance-visual-art-2/
LOCATION:Venue Grounds\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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SUMMARY:Layne Van Loo & Elaine Guitar Van Loo
DESCRIPTION:Still Life Demo  \nElaine and Layne will be demonstrating the art of drawing a still life\, demystifying the complexity of still life setting  with methods of sight\, size and proportional measurement. For the curious and adventurous observers\, a few supplies will be available so participants can also try their hand at still life drawing. There will be easels available if you want to join in. \nBio: Elaine and Layne discovered Paint Ontario in 2018 as exhibitors and were so impressed with the entire experience that they have returned every year since as both exhibitors and demonstrators. Among other accolades won at Paint Ontario\, Layne’s acrylic won 2019’s Wildlife Choice Award and Elaine won First Place in our portrait category another year. We are so honoured to have these two artists as an integral part of our show year after year. They both impress gallery audiences with their demonstrations. \nLearn more about the work of these two talented artists: \nView Elaine’s portfolio here. View Layne’s portfolio here.
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/layne-van-loo-elaine-guitar-van-loo/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Judy Ross Mac
DESCRIPTION:Spirit Animal Tent – Through a generous $10\,000 grant from the Municipality of Lambton Shores Vibrancy Grant and Cordelio Power\, the Grand Bend Art Centre is bringing to Paint Ontario an Indigenous Story Telling Event. \nJoin us as Indigenous Artist\, Judy Ross-Mack\, presents her paintings of 8 spirit animals. Stories Written by Red George. \nUnder the tent a narrative unfolds that transcends time and culture. \nEach piece\, meticulously crafted with traditional techniques and imbued with ancestral wisdom\, offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of indigenous heritage. The vibrant hues speak of a connection to the land and its animals. \nWe invite visitors to immerse themselves in the stories told through art and become part of this small sanctuary as you are guided on a journey of discovery and connection to a world steeped in tradition and reverence. \nJudy Ross Mack\, is a Swampy Cree painter and digital artist from the Territory Weenusk First Nations. Judy is a 60s scoop survivor that has been part of the KW Indigenous community since she was 16 years old\, currently residing in Waterloo. \nhttps://www.judyrossmackart.com/
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/19624/
LOCATION:Venue Grounds\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Alicia Orr  - Beadwork
DESCRIPTION:Alicia of Alicia’s Beadworks will be demonstrating the art of handmade Indigenous beadwork\, showcasing a variety of traditional and contemporary techniques. Throughout the demonstration\, she will be creating fringe earrings\, working on a beaded medallion\, flat stitch earrings\, and a tubular peyote stitch lanyard.\n\nVisitors will have the opportunity to observe the step-by-step process\, learn about materials and techniques\, and explore the meaning behind color choices and patterns. Alicia will also have a binder of previously completed custom work available to view\, highlighting her specialty in custom-designed beadwork.\n\nThis demonstration highlights both the cultural significance and modern creativity of beadwork\, with finished pieces and works in progress available to view and purchase at the Art Centre Shoppe.\nhttp://aliciasbeadworks.ca
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/alicia-orr-alicias-beadworks/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
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