This year, think local and hand-crafted when contemplating a gift for family and friends who deserve something unique. Whether its a special art piece to grace the home, a work of jewellery, pottery or glass, or a workshop series to learn to create their own, our studios and galleries are brimming with one-of-a-kind gift ideas. And check out The Little Art Show upstairs with pieces priced perfe...
Janet Simmons Sweet (Studio 204) will be participating inthe Beaux-Arts Brampton Membership Annual Christmas Show, December 5, 2012 to January 5, 2013.Opening Reception December 12, 2012, 6pm to 9pm.The show features an eclectic collection of full size artworks from Members, and a feature wall with 12" x 12" paintings created specifically for the Christmas shopping season.
We are thrilled to announce that Cuisine-Art has been chosen 'Best Culinary Tourism Experience'! The awards were handed out on Wednesday November 14 at the Annual Hills of Headwaters Taste of Tourism Awards. The win comes on the heels of another honor for the Alton Mill; Seaton Group's partnership with Headwaters Arts in creating the Alton Mill Arts Centre was recentl...
On Sunday October 21 the 3rd Annual Empty Bowls was held in the Paul Morin Gallery. This year ticket sales, which included a one-of-a-kind bowl crafted by local potters, soup & bread donated by local restaurants and eateries, were up nearly 20%. With Scotiabank (First St, Orangeville) matching the first $5000 raised, the total amount raised by Empty Bowls exceeded $12,000 this year. Those f...
Two of Julia Vandepolder's pieces, The Green Room and Left and Found, were accepted to be in the upcoming 2012 Biennial Juried Exhibition: WAR and PEACE. The show opens November 3rd and runs until January 3, 2012.
After a successful show in the Falls Gallery David Reale has decided to prolong his stay! The industrial designer and artist has moved into studio 207. Stop by and see his innovative work that has added an exciting new element to the Mill!
There are two professional development workshops coming up at the Mill: Andrea Bird is giving an Encaustic 3 workshop in the Hive for those those who have taken previous encaustic courses or have been experiementing on their own. Saturday October 13, pre-registration required. More information at andreabird.com Social Networks and the Artist How do Facebook and Twitter fit into a visu...
On Saturday September 22, ten Mill artists gathered to kick off the Mill's fall arts event Rhythm & Hues. The artists threw coloured Holi Dust (as used in the Festival of Colour in India) to the wind simultaneously. The 'Art in Action' was captured on film at its height by Mill photographer Simon Burn who then transferred it to canvas. The finished piece, Dust to the Wind, is no...
Taking place over three arts-packed weekends in conjuction with the Headwaters Arts Festival, the Alton Mill brings you Rhythm & Hues. Experience the rhythms of the arts at this Mill-wide, multi-media event full of hands-on experiences and dazzling artwork. Click for pdf schedule of events or for more information...
The Mill is pleased to welcome writer Anthony Carnovale! Author of In Full Uniform, Anthony has moved into studio 203 and is offering both private and group writing workshops. Welcome Anthony!
Janet Simmons Sweet, Studio 204, has been accepted to the Fourth Annual Juried Wildlife, Nature and NativeShowhosted byBeaux-Arts Brampton, 70 Main St N, Brampton. September 11-29, 2012. Opening Reception: September 13, 2012, 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
There is no place more picturesque in fall then the hills of Caledon. It is also a prime time for cyclists to take in the beauty and the exciting ride the hills have to offer. Two bike rallies are visiting the Mill this month: Last Sunday, riders in the final instalment of Vitess' 2012 Gran Allenamento series, visited the Mill as they took on Caledon’s challenging terrain. The pop...
Food & Art came together in this year’s Cuisine-Art, a celebration of all things artistic and tantalizing. By day guests were treated to samples of the area’s best food & drink and incredible arts programing. By night the Annex Courtyard was transformed into a stage for Humber River Shakespeare Co.’s production of Macbeth… One of the new additions t...
Janet Simmons Sweet (Studio 204) has been accepted to the Carmel Fine Art and Music Festival, 7021 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, On. September 7-9, 2012. Opening Soiree Friday, September 7, 2012,7:00pm to 11:00pm on the grounds of the 136 Year Old Historic Monastery of Mount Carmel.September 8-9, 2012open daily 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Jan Simmons Sweet (Studio 204) and Margi Taylor Self (Studio 205) announce the return of Oil and Water Do Mix. Two different Artists,two different mediums,two differentinterpretations of the Canadian Landscape. Beaux-Arts Brampton Main Gallery, 70-74 Main St N, Brampton, On. August 12, 2012 to August 25, 2012.Gallery hours: Tues-Fri:12:00pm to 6:00pm; Sat:9:00am to 3:00pm.
We have our first Alton Mill t-shirts available for sale! Men's and women's styles, black and white options for $15 each. Drop by the Mill to get yours! Want to take home memories of Cuisine-Art 2012? We still have a few memory sticks left. 4 gig sticks with recipes and information on Chefs and participants of Cuisine-Art are $15 each. Proceeds from sales of the Cuisine-Art memory s...
Janet Simmons Sweet (Studio 204) has been accepted to the 33rd Annual Insights Juried Exhibit, hosted by the Elora Arts Council in association with the Wellington County Museum & Archives. Opening Night: June 20, 2012, 7pm to 9pm. The exhibit continues to September 2, 2012. Wellington County Museum & Archives, 0536 Wellington Road 18, Fergus, ON.
The Red Brick Café in Guelph is featuring paintings and drawings by Julia Vandepolder until July 8. Jula has won several prestigious art awards over the past year and is now the recipient of an Ontario Arts Council Emerging Visual Artist grant. Following Julia's show, the Red Brick Cafe will be showcasing the work of Andrea Bird and her husband Daniel Beirne.
"From the canvas to the printed page to the stage, food, cooking and dining have inspired artists and chefs to produce masterpieces. Fine food and fine art are linked not only by the talent needed to create them but also by the pleasure they give to those who consume them." Jason Smith Food & Art came together in this year’s Cuisine-Art , a celebration of all things...
On Saturday, June 23, the Alton Village Association will host a Village Square Community Workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Alton Mill. The workshop will be followed by a free barbecue prepared by chefs from the Millcroft Inn. The Alton Village Association has received an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant “to support a community undertaking to develop the Alton Village Square. The Squar...
A Drum, A Drum…..Macbeth Doth Come! Humber River Shakeakpeare Co. is back July 20 & 21 with their production of Macbeth! Don't miss the magic!
We would like to welcome our newest tenant Lucille Weber in Studio 202. Lucille is a painter / mixed meda artist who also gives lessons. Come and see her inagural show 'All Fired Up.' Don't hesitate to drop in, even if she is up to her elbows in paint!
You can help us work to save the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees and the food that we need...Burt’s Bees commissioned Jenny Birdto design a special edition piece that would help generate buzz and financial support for Canada’s depleting bee populations. These braclets will be available for sale in The Hive (Studio 201) for a limited time beginning July 7. 100% of pr...
The Alton Mill served as the backdrop for a beautiful, whimsical wedding featured in Style Me Pretty. The vibrant colour scheme and unique and personal touches were the perfect recipe for this adorable couple.
The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival comes to the Alton Mill for the first time. Come out to see emerging blues musician Lyric Dubee and his mesmerizing guitar skills! Lyric performs at 4pm on Saturday June 2.
Celebrate this season of renewal with art activities and exhibitions at the Mill during our 2012 Spring Awakening event. Browse open studios, interact with artists and take part in our mini-workshops in encaustic, drawing, pottery, collage, jewellery-making or silk painting for an incredible hands-on arts-packed day! Class size is limited so pre-register to avoid disappointment! For more Spring...
In 2001 Carl Bergstrom and Jim Lorriman held the first Made of Wood Show at the Alton Mill as a way to elevate the perception of woodworking to an art form. The show has expanded over the past 11 years to not only include wood artists from across Canada, but also to feature demonstrations and seminars in wood turning, sculpture & carving, portable sawmill, tools and wood. This year the show...
Welcome to the newest arrivals at the Mill! Shannah Rose designer clothing has moved into studio 101 on the main floor of the Mill. Owner Shannah Davison will be designing, making and selling her one of a kind creations here in the Mill. Photographers Simon Burn and George Church have moved into studio 216. The Frontline Media offices are now located in the Mill. Katie Burchell will...
We are pleased to announce that the Paul Morin Gallery is moving to the Alton Mill. Paul Morin is an established artist, musician, photographer and illustrator. His gallery is moving from the town of Erin to the former Pond Gallery on the upper floor overlooking the mill pond. Visitors can get a first glimpse of the newly renovated gallery with a Preview Show featuring the abstract of nature an...
Conveyed: Visual Interactions between Art and Text - Mad & Noisy Gallery inCreemore, ON... April 7 - 30th/2012 Studio Artist,Andrea Bird is taking part in a seven person show that opens with areception on Saturday, April 7th from 2 - 5pm. The other artists takingpart: Jill Price, Michael Coughlin, Roy Hickling, Gavy Swan, Roz St. Clairand Ray Kundinger. This show examines how the juxtap...
Studio Artist, Julia Vandepolderwill have six paintings featured in this year`s upcoming Spring Art Show & Sale at the Art Gallery of Hamilton the weekend of Thursday,May 3 - Sunday, May 6th, 2012. There will be works by over 50 different artists and admission is Free for the event. More information can be found athttp://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/as_shop_art_sale.php
For weeks we were worried that there would be no ice or snow for this past years's Fire & Ice Festival. But mother nature came through and gave us perfect conditions! Approximately 1,200 people came out and enjoyed a beautiful sunny weekend with myriad activities indoors and out. For photos of the event...
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