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SUMMARY:R. Jean Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Painting Demonstration – Jean begins her paintings in an abstract way to establish composition\, line\, shape and colour. then brings her work to completion by working in layers through a loose expressionist style. She is constantly adding and editing as she creates the painting. \nJean\, originally from PEI\, moved back to Ontario from North Vancouver\, BC\, in 2015. Her work has been exhibited at Paint Ontario since 2017. Jean was awarded the Paint Ontario Grand Prize in 2018 and Sponsor Choice awards in 2020\, 2021 and the Mayor’s Choice Award in 2022. \nPainting was not a priority while she attended classes at Beal and Western. Her main interests were sculpture and printmaking. Through these practices she learned the principles of design which can be applied to all art forms. \nLater her interest in painting began to develop into a more intuitive and expressionist style. “I believe my art needs to go farther than trying to produce a photo-likeness of a subject. I try to capture the essence of my subjects. This involves experimenting\, taking risks\, changing styles and evolving to find my own way of expressing and challenging myself.” \nGrand Bend artist Jean Taylor describes herself as a “tree painter.” Trees are the subject of most of her work but she continues to experiment in other areas and mediums.
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/jean-taylor/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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SUMMARY:Regular Show Hours
DESCRIPTION:Regular Show Hours Starting May 2nd until May 17\nRegular Show Tickets – $10 This is a multi-day pass\, come to all the events.\nSaturday to Thursday\, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\nFriday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/show-hours/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Seniors Event
DESCRIPTION:Special Seniors Art Days. \nCome out to Paint Ontario May 4th or 5th\, enjoy the show and get creative with 2 fun activities. \nCreate a small pottery piece we’ll get to you later and decorate a Terra Cotta Pot with acrylic markers. Take it home with soil and seeds. \nThe activities are in the main gallery and entry is FREE. \nWe welcome elderly seniors and a guest to accompany them\, to register their preferred time. Limited seats available. \nSession 1 – Monday May 4\, 9:30 am to 11:30 pm\nSession 2 – Monday May 4\, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm\nSession 3 – Tuesday May 5\, 9:30 am to 11:30 am\nSession 4 – Tuesday May 5\, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm \nEmail Christine to register: christineartcentre@gmail.com\n(We may be able to assist with transportation) \n 
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/seniors-event/
CATEGORIES:Inspiring the Community
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SUMMARY:Jim Dawe
DESCRIPTION:Wood & Metal Sculptor \n\n\nAs a child growing up and living along the shores of the Great Lakes\, I spent many hours beach-combing driftwood and rocks looking at the beauty in each piece. Later in life becoming a metal worker allowed me to bring these all together to create one of a kind pieces of art. There is beauty in nature and sometimes it just needs to be put together. \nAs a child growing up and living along the shores of the Great Lakes\, I spent many hours beach-combing driftwood and rocks looking at the beauty in each piece. Later in life becoming a metal worker allowed me to bring these all together to create one of a kind pieces of art. There is beauty in nature and sometimes it just needs to be put together. \nI like to create mixed media art that doesn’t place restrictions on you. There is something about wood and steel that seems to lend them a kind of soul.
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/jim-dawe/
LOCATION:Venue Grounds\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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SUMMARY:Elaine Guitar Van Loo
DESCRIPTION:Landscape Painting Demonstration \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.
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/elaine-guitar-van-loo-landscape-painting/
LOCATION:Art Centre Shoppe\, 16 Municipal Dr.\, Grand Bend
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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SUMMARY:Marion Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Mixed Media Demonstration \nOriginally from Kent County\, Marion Anderson now makes her home and studio in New Dundee. She studied Visual Arts at Windsor University later completing a Masters of Education at University Western Ontario\, London. \nHer diverse portfolio shows expertise in a wide range of mediums including clay sculpture\, watercolour\, acrylic and oil painting as well as the ease with which she moves from florals to landscapes in subject matter. This fluidity is due to the artist’s thirty plus years as a Visual Arts teacher/department head. \nAnderson’s unique mixed media technique is constantly evolving over time. She works in series\, completing a suite of paintings to express a concept or idea. Heavily textured\, each piece is rendered in a limited palette\, suggesting a unique visual experience for the viewer’s interpretation. One exploration simply leads to another! \nPlease join Marion Anderson on Saturday afternoon\, May 3rd\, for a large canvas acrylic landscape painting demonstration. Marion will start with texturing a canvas\, then move on to the underpainting. The progress on this intuitive style of landscape painting is fun to watch. Using a limited palette\, she works up her composition\, being guided by what happens when the painting and the textures talk to one another. Grab a seat and join the us for this highly educational and entertaining few hours. \nhttps://aldercreekstudio.ca/
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/marion-anderson-painter-mixed-media/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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SUMMARY:Jen Van Herten- Jen V Glass Design
DESCRIPTION:Glass Artist – \nJen has spent her life exploring various facets of the arts and embraces them as part of who she is. As a youth she spent much of her time playing musical instruments and learning traditional crafts from her grandparents (and anyone else who would teach her). From the time she was a young adult she has travelled to dance throughout the United States and Canada with Forest City Morris and Sword\, and also sings in the Wassail! choir\, focusing on traditional Christmas songs from over a century ago. She dabbled in photography before learning how to make stained glass\, which led her to attend Sheridan College for their Craft and Design program. There\, she fell in love with glass and ceramics\, in their many forms\, and specialized her studies in flameworked and kiln cast glass. \nShe has since worked with and learned from various glass and ceramic artists\, suppliers and teachers. Her own studio was recently established at her home\, where she can often be found for long hours at a time. \nJen is passionate and enthusiastic about spreading the joy of the arts\, and as such she is a past volunteer for Glass Art Association of Canada\, past representative of Fusion: the Ontario Clay and Glass association\, as well as the London Stained Glass Guild. After Jen moved to the South Huron region\, she was invited to be a part of Art aRound Town\, of which she is a current member. \nShe is excited to be a part of the South Huron Arts Centre as she truly believes in bringing community together through the arts. \nJen V Glass Design
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/jen-noakes-glass-artist/
LOCATION:Venue Grounds\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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SUMMARY:Show Opens
DESCRIPTION:Regular Show Hours Starting May 2nd until May 17\nRegular Show Tickets – $10 This is a multi-day pass\, come to all the events.\nSaturday to Thursday\, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\nFriday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/exhibition-sale/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Doug Swinton
DESCRIPTION:Lecture and Demonstration\nRegister for Doug Swinton Here – $45\n \nDoug has work displayed in private and public galleries around the world. This invitation to Paint Ontario reflects Doug’s respected career as a painter and educator\, and his ability to clearly articulate the thinking\, discipline\, and structure behind strong\, intentional painting. \nThe presentation focuses on the ideas and principles that define his approach to painting and teaching\, including: \n\nThe importance of workshops\, mentorship\, and continued learning\nDoug Swinton’s journey as a painter and educator\nA structured approach to painting\, emphasizing composition\, value relationships\, and intentional design\nThe discipline and benefits of painting every day\nThe importance of figure painting as a foundation for understanding form\, light\, and movement\n\nThe session is designed to inspire practicing artists\, emerging painters\, and members of the public who are interested in understanding how artists learn\, think\, and grow through education and daily practice. He will also do a demonstration with a live model. \nSession Overview \nDate: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\nColonial Hotel\, Community Hall \n\n10:00–12:00: Presentation and discussion\n12:00–12:30: Lunch break (Lunch Provided)\n12:30–3:00: Continued presentation\, Q&A\, and discussion\n\nThis sessions is great for painters\, art students\, emerging artists\, and art-interested members of the public. DougSwinton.com
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/doug-swinton/
LOCATION:Colonial Hotel\, 1 Main St.\, Grand Bend
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Gala Event Sponsors
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SUMMARY:Opening Night Gala
DESCRIPTION:Door Open at 4 p.m. Awards at 7 p.m.  \nBe the first to see and purchase artwork. Meet the many artists and sponsors who attend the Gala. This is a chance to chat about art and our creative community. \nTicket Sales are open – $25
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/opening-night-gala/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:2026 Online Entry
DESCRIPTION:CALL TO ARTISTS – Online Entry Open March 1 to 22\, 2026
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/paint-ontario-2026-opening-night-gala/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
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