Judy Ross-Mack
2026-05-16 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Venue Grounds, 20 Municipal Dr, Grand Bend, Canada
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.
Join us as Indigenous Artist, Judy Ross-Mack, presents her paintings of 8 spirit animals. Stories Written by Red George.
Under the tent a narrative unfolds that transcends time and culture.
Each 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.
We 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.
Judy 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.
https://www.judyrossmackart.com/

Layne Van Loo & Elaine Guitar Van Loo
2026-05-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Main Gallery Show Floor, 20 Municipal Dr, Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada
Portrait Demo With Model Laura Ludlow
Elaine and Layne will be demonstrating the art of drawing a portrait from life, demystifying the complexity of the human form 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 in life drawing. There will be easels available if you want to join in.
Bio: 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.
Learn more about the work of these two talented artists:
View Elaine’s portfolio here. View Layne’s portfolio here.

Red George
2026-05-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Main Gallery Show Floor, 20 Municipal Dr, Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada
Acrylic Painting – My name is Jeffrey (Red) George (Ma-Mi-No-ga-boo) and I am an Ojibway artist. I was born in the year of 1980 and come from an artistic family. My mother, grandmother, uncle, brother and sister, and cousins are all artists (painters, sculptors, crafters, beaders, and musicians).
I had a difficult time in my early years, growing up on the lands of the First Nation of Kettle and Stoney Point, situated along the shores of Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada. However, over the years, I have overcome a variety of challenges that have impacted me.
https://reddogartstudio.com/
