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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: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: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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
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SUMMARY:Demonstration Sponsors
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URL:https://paintontario.com/event/thank-you-sponsors/
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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SUMMARY:Denise Antaya
DESCRIPTION:Oil Painting Demonstration – \nThe everyday themes in Denise Antaya’s oil paintings combine her love of nature and her fascination with light and how it transforms an often overlooked scene. Her subjects range from season to season but almost always represent the natural environment untouched by man.\nHer process starts with an underpainting\, called a brunaille. Once she determines that everything is where it needs to be\, she adds colour. Her plein air paintings work hand in hand with her studio work\, showing the nuance of colour that photos can’t capture.\nThe landscape is a never ending source of inspiration for Antaya\, one that will never end with its ever changing moods and complications. It’s a lifetime endeavour she hopes to never master! \nPaint Ontario Grand Prize – 2016\, 2022\, 2024.\nBest Landscape IGOR – 2017\nAlmenara Art Prize – Honourable Mention – Spain\nSalmagundi Club – D. Wu & Elsie Ject-Ket Memorial Award – 2022
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/denise-antaya/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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SUMMARY:Friday Hours - Open Late
DESCRIPTION:Regular Show Hours Starting May 2nd:\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/friday-hours-open-late/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Koen Martin
DESCRIPTION:Clay Mask Demo \nMakeup Artist • SFX • Sculpture • Fine Art \nKoen Martin is a multidisciplinary artist working in painting and sculpture. He began honing his craft in early adolescence by completing over 65 commissioned pet portraits before the age of fifteen. Koen spent five years at BealArt\, studying theory\, art history\, and diverse studio practices. In his final year\, he presented a body of work exploring robot iconography and the reclamation of nature through decay—contrasting childhood fascination with technology against darker\, reflective themes. Several works were recognized by Beal faculty and community members. Koen later attended Vancouver Film School\, expanding his practice through creature design\, sculpture\, and painting\, graduating with the highest achieving grade. He now integrates these disciplines in pursuit of a career in the visual arts. \nIn this demo\, I’ll be sculpting an original character mask/bust using Monster Clay. I’ll walk through my process from blocking in primary forms to refining details and surface texture\, while explaining my choice of tools\, such as loop tools\, rakes\, and how I use them to shape and define the piece. Throughout\, I’ll share insight into my techniques and creative decision-making.
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/koen-martin/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T160000
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SUMMARY:Kristyn Watterworth & Ed Platero
DESCRIPTION:Digital Painting \nI am a painter who works to bring a little more brightness into each passing day. I’ve been painting diligently from the age of 12 and obtained my BFA from York University. I love traveling as it allows me to gather inspiration for my paintings. I have taught hundreds of students in my former studio in Bayfield which gave me thousands of ideas about how to do things differently.  With all of the different challenges students brought to paint\, there was constant new learning and discoveries that were made.  That is why I love mixing up styles\, genres and subject matter.  There are so many ways to make things come alive and i love to explore so many of them.   Currently I am trying to focus on my animals\, abstract series\, and a bit of Virtual Reality thrown in. \nMy largest collection was developed for the educational tech firm Desire 2 Learn and includes over 100 large scale artworks. I’m always interested in new art adventures. I have painted a Volkswagen Beetle on the NYC rooftop of the Arlo hotel\, done giant murals in Brooklyn\, London and Waterloo\, and I painted a 3D World for a music video for Avant-Folk Group Mappe Of. \nSee my newest works and see what I’m up to on my Instagram
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/kry-art-studio-kristyn-ed-waterworth/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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SUMMARY:Backroad Collective - Zoo of Instruments
DESCRIPTION:May 9th & 10th – On the grounds  \n\n\n\nSkool of Rock! – Ever been to a zoo of musical instruments? Come drop by out outdoor jam studio to try dozens of different instruments! This is a hands on\, make sounds\, be a rockstar experience for all ages. Complete with costumes\, face painting\, temporary tattoos and make your own band merch (buttons & posters!). Take all of that artistic inspiration from the Paint Ontario Gallery and make it into some creative noise! \n  \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. \n  \nWe 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.  \n  \nCheck our www.camexicanus.ca or visit us at Paint Ontario for more information about our summer camps.  
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/backroad-collective-zoo-of-instruments/
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T160000
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SUMMARY:Kristyn Watterworth & Ed Platero
DESCRIPTION:Digital Painting with VR \n\nI am a painter who works to bring a little more brightness into each passing day. I’ve been painting diligently from the age of 12 and obtained my BFA from York University. I love traveling as it allows me to gather inspiration for my paintings. I have taught hundreds of students in my former studio in Bayfield which gave me thousands of ideas about how to do things differently.  With all of the different challenges students brought to paint\, there was constant new learning and discoveries that were made.  That is why I love mixing up styles\, genres and subject matter.  There are so many ways to make things come alive and i love to explore so many of them.   Currently I am trying to focus on my animals\, abstract series\, and a bit of Virtual Reality thrown in. \n\n\n\nMy largest collection was developed for the educational tech firm Desire 2 Learn and includes over 100 large scale artworks. I’m always interested in new art adventures. I have painted a Volkswagen Beetle on the NYC rooftop of the Arlo hotel\, done giant murals in Brooklyn\, London and Waterloo\, and I painted a 3D World for a music video for Avant-Folk Group Mappe Of. \n\n\n\n\n\nSee my newest works and see what I’m up to on my Instagram \n\nVirtual Reality \nShow Floor – Admission with a regular show pass Experience the Future with Our VR Demonstration. Step into the extraordinary with our immersive VR demonstration! This hands-on experience transports you into a virtual world where you can see\, hear\, and interact as if you were really there. Whether you’re using an art program or exploring breathtaking landscapes\, this cutting-edge demonstration brings the virtual to life. \nNot only a demonstration\, it’s interactive – Put on one of the headsets\, and let your senses take over as you experience the power of VR firsthand. Watch on screen what the people wearing the headsets are seeing. This is more than just a demo—it’s a glimpse into the future of art\, entertainment\, training\, and innovation.
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/kry-art-studio-kristyn-ed-waterworth-2/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T160000
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SUMMARY:Gord Sadlier -Visual Acrostic
DESCRIPTION:Gord Sadlier is a multi medium creator from Norwood Ontario who has worked in the visual/design arts for over 45 years. He has created projects using watercolour paint\, wood\, graphic design and pen. He has been a leader with Backroad Collective and Camexicanus\, teaching classes in visual art to over 100 Canadian and Mexican students since 2016. His latest project is a Visual Acrostic book\, using detailed pen drawings to identify letters that form words and a phrase – creating a puzzle challenge through art that engages the participant. \nVisual Acrostic Demonstration: \nUsing his Visual Acrostic book puzzle as a guide\, participants throughout the session will contribute to a jumbo size visual acrostic image that will create the phrase “We Paint Ontario”. Using various mediums\, participants will choose a letter and create image(s) that correspond with the letter to create a collective image representing the creativity of this festival and the province!
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/gord-sadlier/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T160000
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SUMMARY:Francis Martin
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nTattoo Demo on Mother’s Day \nAt Paint Ontario\, I will demonstrate the tattooing process using practice skin.  The process is exactly the same as tattooing on a real person\, the same machines\, techniques and attention to detail\, but instead of human skin\, I will work on a latex practice skin.  As I work\, the tattoo needle leaves marks in the material\, allowing the design to gradually take shape. Visitors will be able to watch the process step by step and see how a tattoo is built from the first lines to the finished image.  This demonstration offers a close look at the craftsmanship\, precision and artistry behind tattooing. I will answer questions and talk about the process as I work. I have been tattooing professionally for seven years and enjoy sharing the art and techique with others
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/francis-martin/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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SUMMARY:The Baker Magic Show
DESCRIPTION:Sunday May 10th – Made in GallerySponsored by: Suzanne de Jong \n\n\n\nSteve has been performing magic professionally full time since 1997. \n\n\n\nHe is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and CAEA and Equity\, the two professional actor’s unions of Canada. \n\n\n\nHis combined magic and acting talents create shows that are polished\, professional and always entertaining. Steve’s easy going style and relaxed sense of humour makes him an audience favourite who is called back to entertain year after year\, for both his Adult Corporate Magician and Children’s Magician shows. \n\n\n\nAll of this coupled with excellent magic shows and sleight of hand illusions as well as his special talent for the art of mentalism makes Steve Baker’s shows sure fire hits for any audience\, wherever they happen to be in Ontario: from Toronto to Tobermory or from Oakville to Orillia and anywhere in between!
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/the-baker-magic-show/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T143000
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SUMMARY:School Children from 10 to 3
DESCRIPTION:Appreciating Art and Having Fun \nThe Grand Bend Art Centre is welcoming Grade 2 and 3 classes from seven local schools over three days. Students will rotate through four creative stations: \n•explore the main gallery through a scavenger hunt; \n•create a terracotta pot to take home and plant seeds  – with the Grand Bend Horticultural Society \n•celebrate music and dance – with the Backroad Collective \n•enjoy a hands-on pottery station where children will make their own pinch pot – supported by the Grand Bend Art Centre – Pottery Studio. \nThis School Children program has been made possible in part through a grant of the Sunset Community Foundation
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/school-children-from-9-to-3/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Inspiring the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
CREATED:20260310T005611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T005716Z
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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/regular-show-hours/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
CREATED:20260419T002858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T010837Z
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SUMMARY:Demo Sponsors
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URL:https://paintontario.com/event/thank-you-demo-sponsors/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T160000
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SUMMARY:Jeff Vola
DESCRIPTION:Portrait in Pencil – When Jeff Vola moved to Grand Bend in November\, 2021\, he had no idea his life would change as dramatically as it has. \nJeff began working with art at age three\, with the encouragement of his mother\, Beverly – a talented artist in her own right. Having put away the crayons and pencil crayons of youth\, his current art medium is graphite pencil. Because it’s always dry\, he’s able to stop and start drawing whenever the mood\, or life\, allows. \nJeff became quite well known for his drawings in Ontario about 40 years ago and displayed his art in over 20 art galleries throughout the GTA. His father\, John Vola\, was his business manager and best friend. However\, when John passed away suddenly in 1985\, so did Jeff’s love for artwork. During those long years\, everything he created was put away in a drawer. He focused on raising his family and running his sign-writing and manufacturing business in Burlington ON. Formally trained as a sign painter\, he remained in the business for over 45 years. For 35 of those years\, he successfully designed and manufactured interior and exterior signage for Loblaws. \nThen the Covid-19 pandemic ground everything and everyone. Like so many\, Jeff was laid off for three weeks to “flatten the curve”. With nothing to do\, he got some art supplies to keep himself busy. A portrait he drew of the 1960’s Batman television character\, Adam West\, received over 15\,000 likes on Facebook! This launched his art interest again\, starting him back on a road he was always meant to travel. Since January\, 2020 he has created over 1500 drawings and commissioned portraits. \nArt is now a full-time occupation\, and he’s loving every minute of it! Jeff’s inspiration comes from people’s smiles and their tears. It’s his attention to the nuances and small details in his subject’s face which has become the hallmark of his work. \nEvery artist\, no matter where they are on their artist journey\, struggles with some aspect of their passion. Jeff says that for him\, it’s getting his subject’s eyes just right. After all\, the eyes are the windows to the soul\, and his drawings bring to light that spark of life so often missing in other artists’ work. In the summer of 2025\, he’ll be offering classes at the Community Centre in Grand Bend with Teresa Marie Phillips\, also a well-known local artist. In addition\, he’s continue to have a strong internet presence with his art commissions of portraits and pets\, along with his wonderful depictions of retro television stars.
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/jeff-vola/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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CREATED:20260427T150033Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Weekend Sponsor
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/cultural-weekend-sponsor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
CREATED:20260310T005340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T005340Z
UID:19635-1778839200-1778871600@paintontario.com
SUMMARY:Friday Hours - Open Late
DESCRIPTION:Regular Show Hours Starting May 2nd:\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/friday-hours-open-late-2/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
CREATED:20260419T000349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T000437Z
UID:20577-1778846400-1778860800@paintontario.com
SUMMARY:Ben Annett -Ben’s Lemonaid
DESCRIPTION:Ben’s Lemonaid is Junk \n  \nI’m trying to be as green as possible while still making things\, trying to make an example of creative recycling. Under the name Ben’s Lemonaid I create naturalistic sculptures\, working with reclaimed and recycled materials. Mostly I use old aluminum siding and eavestroughs\, burned out lightbulbs and reclaimed wire. Most pieces are 100% recycled materials other than screws and fasteners\, sometimes adhesives and safety related bits when needed. I don’t add any paint. \nDemo Description:   For my demonstration I’ll be working on a large (4-5’) wall mounted fish sculpture combining a 2nd hand LED light string\, reclaimed eavestroughs\, reused light fixtures and no paint at all.  Imagine a futuristic robot fish that’s been around the pond a few times. \nhttps://www.benslemonaid.com \nhttps://www.instagram.com/benslemonaid/
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/ben-annett-bens-lemonaid/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
CREATED:20260227T012550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T232916Z
UID:19228-1778889600-1778947200@paintontario.com
SUMMARY:Suzette Terry
DESCRIPTION:Demonstration in Collage \nWatch Suzette build and work up a collage using a variety of materials. Focus on application techniques and finishes and the correct mediums for success. \nCreating florals and forests with acrylic paint and collage materials: from hand painted papers\, cut up old paintings\, Japanese papers\,  and stamped images made from linocuts and found materials. Be prepared to be creative! \nBio: Suzette is a very busy artist in the South Central Ontario art scene. She graduated from the University of Guelph in 1990 with an Honor’s Degree in Fine Art and Business. \nHaving spent her early years in the picturesque town of Fergus\, two in Kitchener\, ten in Meaford\, she returned to Port Stanley in 2023. \nAll of these places have left a mark on her work and her scope of expression. Her subjects range from the human figure to vibrant landscapes\, her mediums follow suit\, ranging from work both in oil and acrylic\, to printmaking and mixed media collages.  It is this shifting of gears from one medium to the next that spurs Suzette to new and innovative discoveries in both technique and content. \nBold\, energetic form and vibrant colour are the mark of her style. She has built on her influences: the colours of the Fauves\, the abstraction of Picasso\, and the simplicity of Matisse.  A trip to Europe with visits to seven major museums and galleries has laid the groundwork for further exciting explorations in her work; including working on large scale canvases. Subject matter ranges from Northern landscapes\, to floral still life\, abstracts and figurative imagery. \nIn addition to creating art Suzette has taught many workshops in collage\, Paint Jams\, and lectures around Central and Southern Ontario\, encouraging and inspiring other artists. \nShe is currently represented by:\nKarger Gallery\, Elora\nArts on Queen\, Beaches\, Toronto\nMarten Arts\, Bayfield\nPartial Gallery – Online\nInstagram: suzette.terry \nwww.suzetteterryartist.ca
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/suzette-terry/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
CREATED:20260313T194645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T154525Z
UID:19811-1778889600-1779033600@paintontario.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
CREATED:20260310T001813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T001813Z
UID:19618-1778932800-1778947200@paintontario.com
SUMMARY:Janice Cuckovic
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Ukrainian Eggs – Learn the art of creating pysanky – traditional Ukrainian eggs \nJanice is a retired educator who spent her career in Windsor\, Ontario\, where she and her husband Petar\, also an educator\, raised their two daughters. Upon retirement they moved to Port Franks\, where Janice has immersed herself in the creative community. \nJanice learned the art of creating pysanky – traditional Ukrainian eggs – in her teens and has taken it up again in earnest over the last two years leading workshops and donating dozens of her creations to help raise funds for Ukraine. She honours her Ukrainian grandparents who emigrated to Canada from the small village of Sosnitza and is very grateful for the opportunity to share this tradition. \n“Writing eggs using the traditional method requires patience and skill\, but the results are stunning!”
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/janice-cuckovic/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
CREATED:20260310T002743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T194359Z
UID:19621-1778932800-1778947200@paintontario.com
SUMMARY:Judy Ross-Mack
DESCRIPTION: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. https://www.judyrossmackart.com/ \nThe Spirit Animal Tent was made possible through a $10\,000 grant from the Municipality of Lambton Shores Vibrancy Grant and Cordelio Power in 2024 \nThe Pinedale Motel has generously sponsored this event with lodgings for Judy Ross-Mac and her team. \n 
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/judy-ross-mack/
LOCATION:Venue Grounds\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
CREATED:20260421T135912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T193712Z
UID:20653-1778932800-1778947200@paintontario.com
SUMMARY:Alicia Orr - Beadwork
DESCRIPTION:Alicia Orr 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.\n\n.http://aliciasbeadworks.ca
URL:https://paintontario.com/event/alicia-orr-alicias-beadworks-2/
LOCATION:Main Gallery Show Floor\, 20 Municipal Dr\, Grand Bend\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
CREATED:20260309T233153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T211537Z
UID:19590-1779019200-1779033600@paintontario.com
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
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
CREATED:20260310T002844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T003843Z
UID:19624-1779019200-1779033600@paintontario.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T181137
CREATED:20260421T135537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T193647Z
UID:20656-1779019200-1779033600@paintontario.com
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
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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