News: 2013

Natural Talent II - Janet Simmons Sweet

See Mill artist Janet Simmons Sweet in Natural Talent II Wednesday, December 4, at the Etobicoke Civic Centre, Toronto.

Art and Music Video Night

Friday April 18 Artist Paul Morin will host an Art and Music Video Night in his Gallery. The event will take place Friday april 18 from 7 - 10pm at the Alton Mill Atrs Centre and will feature a screening of the new video of this year's Fire and Ice Pyramid Burn.

Photos from this Year's Fire & Ice weekend

Thanks to all those who came out to enjoy the Flames, Food and Fine Art at this year's Fire & Ice! The event was quite a success and this year's fire sculpture was truly a spectacle to behold.

Julia Vandepolder's new show: 'Passage' opens in Barrie

In a solo exhibition at Marlows Framing Studio & Art Gallery in Barrie, Alton Mill artist Julia Vandepolder's 'Passage', will feature a selection of paintings from 2011- 2013.

"Capture The Burn" Photo Competition

The "Capture the Burn" photo competition returns Saturday Jan 25 during Fire & Ice 2014. Artist Paul Morin set alight an all new Fire Sculpture to welcome the new year and now it's up to you to submit your best photos of the burn to photos@Altonmill.ca or our Facebook page for a chance to win!

Mill Artist Lucille Weber featured in Niagara escarpment views magazine

Mill Artist Lucille Weber has been featured in a two-page spread in Niagara escarpment views magazine.

Janet Simmons Sweet solo Exhibition at the Millcroft Inn

Janet Simmons Sweet opens her solo exhibit at the Millcroft Inn & Spa September 30, 2013.

Take a look at our new 3-minute video: A work of love

Alton Mill Arts Centre: A work of love from GOADmedia on Vimeo.

Photos from Dave Bidini Event

Dave Bidini, well known musician with the iconic Canadian band The Rheostatics and prolific writer stopped by the Millrace Room with his new book "Keon and Me: My Search for the Lost Soul of the Leafs". The event also featured the unveiling of a painting of Dave Keon by Mark Grice, a performance by the Rubber Brothers and a special audience participation hockey poem entitled "Dre...

Alton Mill named a "Best of Ontario" Attraction by Days Out

Both the Village of Alton and the Alton Mill have been selected by Days Out Ontario as one of the best attractions in the province. Congrats to all those who were selected and a hearty thank you to Days Out Ontario for helping to draw attention to the many remarkable businesses, shops and galleries in the Headwaters Region and surrounding area.

Experience Fall's Most vibrant Arts Event

The Headwaters Arts Festival celebrates the arts across the region this fall. There will be parties, performances, juried art shows, hands-on workshops and studio tours – an array of events over three consecutive weekends. More than 150 visual and performing artists are showcased during this region-wide celebration, with the Alton Mill being one of the Festival's premiere venues. For ...

Cuisine-Art 2013 Video

Alton Mill Arts Centre: Cuisine-Art from GOADmedia on Vimeo. View this stunning video from this year's Cuisine-Art. The Mill would like to thank all the food producers, amazing chefs, beverage makers, vendors and volunteers who participated as well as all the attendees who helped to make this year's event such a success. Can't wait for next year!

The New Headwaters Arts Gallery

The Dam Gallery has moved into the space previously occupied by the Crimson Feather Gallery in its new incarnation as the Headwaters Arts Gallery! You are invited to help christen the new space with a dazzling opening Gala on Friday Sept. 13. The evening will celebrate the opening of "Harvest" a spectacular display of new works by some of the outstanding artists of the Headwaters ...

Lunch with a Living Legend

Mississauga Mayor Hazel Macallion joins Headwaters Arts in the Speaker's Series for a luncheon in Orangeville Tuesday Sept. 10. Join us for a luncheon with Her Worship, who has graciously agreed to address the local business community in a fundraising effort for Headwaters Arts.

Janet Simmons Sweet in "Natural Talent I"

Janet Simmons Sweet selected artworks open in "Natural Talent I" Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the Assembly Hall Community Cultural Centre, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr., Toronto.

'Afterglow' Solo exhibition

Alton Mill artist Julia Vandepolder's new body of work will be featured in her third solo exhibition, 'Afterglow' at the Telephone Booth Gallery in Toronto.

Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition

Alton Mill artist Julia Vandepolder's painting 'Drift apart' ( Ambleside Pier), 2013, oil on panel, 48 x 96 inches has been selected by a panel jury and chosen from submissions all across Canada to be in this years Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition at the Orillia Museum of Art & History!

Photos From Cuisine-Art 2013

A stunning selection of photos from this year's Cuisine-Art. The Mill would like to thank all the food producers, amazing chefs, beverage makers and vendors who participated as well as all the attendees who helped to make this year's event such a success. Can't wait for next year!

Lucille Weber at the Inaugural Art Walk North

Mill Artist Lucille Weber is set to display her work in the Inaugural Art Walk Northtaking place Friday and Saturday August 16, 17 in Mel Lastman Square. There will be more than 60 artists exhibiting over two days, during this exciting new art show.

Janet Simmons Sweet

Janet Simmons Sweet (Studio 204) has been accepted to the Juried Show and Exhibitor Showroom for the 2013 Carmel Fine Art and Music Festival.

Cedar and Stone Floral Studio

The Cedar and Stone Floral Studio is now open in the Mill weekends, from 12 - 5pm. "Fresh Floral Designs for weddings, special events, corporate and personal spaces." Find them on Facebook, twitter and instagram for up to the minute info on studio hours.

Mill Artist Julia Vandepolder wins award at IMPACT 2013.

A painting by resident artist Julia Vandepolder was selected into this year's IMPACT 2013: Neilson Park Creative Centre's 21st Annual Juried Art Exhibition.

360: Circles and Cycles goes on the Road

"360: Circles and Cycles" is going on the road. Next stop, Beaux Arts Brampton from July 23rd to August 3. The opening reception will be held Thursday July 25 from 5 - 9 PM. This is a great opportunity to catch the show if you missed it the first time or wanted to take a second look at some of the pieces by Ann Randeraad, CJ Shelton and Jennifer McKinnon.

Alton Mill artist Julia Vandepolder's Solo Exhibition

'At the Edge of Shadow' is the title of a new exhibition of paintings by Alton Mill Artist Julia Vandepolder opening on Wednesday, July 10 at 7pm at the Brant Museum and Archives in Brantford, Ontario. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. The exhibition will run through the Summer months until September 14th, 2013. For more information on this show please visit the Brant...

Give it a Whirl! during Cuisine-Art 2013.

Give it a Whirl in Andrea Bird's Studio "The Hive" Saturday July 20 and 21. Andrea will demonstrate the techniques and then you'll have the chance to try your hand at the ancient art of Encaustic painting! Sessions run at 1 and 3pm during Cuisine-Art 2013. No expereince neccesary, cost is $10 per person for suplies.

CJ Shelton to Exhibit at 4th Annual Grail Lady Faire

Alton Mill artist CJ Shelton will be exhibiting her mandala art and presenting two workshops on “Warriors & Priestesses: Raising the Sword of Avalon” at the 4th Annual Grail Lady Faire.

Mill Artist Julia Vandepolder at TOAE

Mill Artist Julia Vandepolder will be participating for the third consecutive time at the Toronto outdoor Art Exhibition this July.

The Unapologetic Landscape.

The Unapologetic Landscape Take a Summer Tour of Canada without Leaving the Gallery! Three Award Winning Artists, Janet Simmons Sweet, Margi Taylor Self and Bonnie Eskelson, share their friendship and their common love of Canada with the viewer. The Unapologetic Landscape is a true Canadian exhibit opening July 9, 2013,Beaux-Arts Brampton, 70 Mains St N, Brampton, Ontario. The show crea...

Mill Artist Julia Vandepolder wins Ellen Langlands Memorial Award.

"Stich & Weave II', (2012) a large scale oil painting by Julia Vandepolder was selected and awarded 2nd PRIZE, The Ellen Langlands Memorial Award by the juror's in this year's 34th INSIGHTS Juried Art Exhibition.

Art in the Garden

Mill Artist Lucille Weber invites you to come for a stroll in her Garden June 15 - 16th and 22 - 23from 10:00 - 5:00pm. Enjoy blooms and art at 17 Lorne Street Inglewood. Visit LucilleWeber.com for more details.

Mill Artists host Mayfield Students for "Try-It" Sessions

On May 28 and 29, 2013 the Alton Mill hosted fifty-five Grade 9 art students from Mayfield Secondary School in Brampton for two days of 'try-it' sessions with some of the resident artists.

Mill Artists Lead Workshop with students from Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf

Mill artistBriget Wilson in Studio 208 along with Andrea Bird and Dan Beirne of the Hive led a joint workshop with students from the Ernest C. Drury Secondary School for the Deaf Thursday May 23rd at the Mill.

Pictures from the Adrian Raso performance at the Mill

Thanks to Adrian Raso and his band who performed at the Mill on Sunday June 2nd. The concert went ahead without a hitch despite some less than accommodating weather. Due to rain, the concert was moved to the Millrace Room for an intimate afternoon of remarkable jazz and spoken word by Raso and his opening act, The Mill's own Rubber Brothers. Raso performed as part of this year's Orangev...

YMCA Art Camps at Alton Mill

Alton Mill artists have teamed up with the YMCA Cedar Glen day camp to offer professionally-instructed art camps this summer for children aged 9 to 12. Openings still open for August camps. Register via the Greater Toronto YMCA website. For more information...

Lucille Weber to exhibit in Riverdale Artwalk

Mill Artist Lucille Weber has been accepted into the Riverdale Artwalk outdoor show Saturday June 1st and Sunday June 2nd. 11:00 - 6:00pm, Booth #117. Hope to see you there!

Cuisine-Art Featured in Food in the Hills

Cuisine-Art 2013 was featured in this year's edition of Food in the Hills! Click the link to read Monica Duncan's Full piece on our upcoming culinary adventure!

Volunteer at Cuisine-Art 2013!

The Alton Mill Arts Centre is looking for volunteers for Cuisine-Art 2013! This exciting event features the finest in local food and culture and is a great way for high-school students to earn community service hours.

New Workshops from Ann Randeraad!

Potter Ann Randeraad has five new workshops available! Whether you're just starting out or you want to brush up on your pottery skills Ann has a workshop for you.

Cuisine-Art ~ July 19 - 21, 2013

Mark your calendar for the culinary event that celebrates the region's best food, drink, and creativity! Join artists, taste makers, market vendors and thespians for a weekend to savour all summer long. Watch chefs in action and artists in action! Enjoy tasting stations, a gourmet market, dueling chefs at cook-offs with hosts Ali Hassan andTheresa Albert, and more. Get your Sip & Sa...

Julia Vanderpolder wins first prize at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

Unveiling Folds', a recent large scale painting by Julia Vandepolder was selected and awarded 1st PRIZE by the jury in the First Juried Art Show at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery in Sarnia, Ontario. The exhibition is available for viewing until Sunday, September 8, 2013.

Stone Wallers at the Mill

The Dry Stone Wall Association of Canadaheld its annual dry stone wall festival in Alton as part of the development of the new village square over the weekend of June 28th.

40% off amber Jewellery "July Sale" Ends Monday August 5th!

Gallery Gemma is continuing its amber sale for the August long weekend! 40% off all amber jewellery. "July Sale" ends Monday August 5. Gallery Gemma will be open all three days of the long weekend 10am - 5pm each day.

Spring Open House May 4th and 5th

Spring over to the Alton Mill Arts Centre foropen studios, special art shows and activitiesall weekend.

Paul Morin Fire Sculpture Doc to Air on Rogers

Paul Morin's Fire Sculpture documentary 'Capture the Burn' is set to air on Rogers TV Orangeville in Early May.

Janet Simmons Sweet Accepted in the Beaux Arts Brampton Open Juried Art Show

Janet Simmons Sweet (Studio 204) has two pieces of artwork that have been accepted into the Open Juried Arts Show at Beaux-Arts Brampton. Jurors Lisa Deanne Smith, MFA, AOCA and Dana Holst BFA, Waterloo, selected "Hump Back (The Arches)" and "Mother and Child Reunion" from over 160 submitted artworks. Show runs April 9, to May 4, 2013 at Beaux Arts Brampton. Awards Prese...

Steve Wilkie's Photo featured on the Cover of Toronto Sun TV magazine

Photographer Steve Wilkie's photo of Tatiana Maslany from the new series "Orphan Black" has been featured on the cover of the Toronto Sun Television Magazine. "Orphan Black" is a new series from BBC America set to air in 2013.

Nigel Dickson's Checkered Horse featured in SNAP! Charity auction

Nigel Dickson's "Checkered Horse", a piece first shown in Nigel's show in the crimson Feather last may, is currently featured on a downtown Toronto Billboard advertising the SNAP! Toronto charity auction. Print #2 of this work is available now at the Crimson Feather Gallery.

Julia Vanderpolder Solo Exhibition

Alton Mill artist Julia Vandepolder, has been invited to present a solo exhibition at the Al Green Galery in Toronto. The show runs from Wed March 6 - Sat April 13, 2013 Please join her for the opening reception: Wednesday March 6, 6-8pm

'Capture the Burn' Photo Competition Winner

Paul Morin Studio is pleased to announce the winner of the 'Capture the Burn' competition to photograph the unfolding of Paul's iconic fire sculpture during the Fire & Ice Festival in late January.

Thanks to our Sponsors from the Alton Millpond Hockey Tournament

The 4th Annual Alton Millpond Hockey Tournement raised $11,000 for the Alton Millpond rehabilitation project!

the 4th Annual Millpond Hockey Tournament!

It's back! The event that has been called "...The real Winter classic" will not be stopped by stalled negotiations or a fight between greedy players and managment. Join us for the 4th Annual Alton Millpond Hockey Tournament on February 9th. An entire day of true Canadian celebration. Food, drink and fun for all ages. The puck drops at 8:30am.

Capture the Burn Photo Contest

Prove your mastery of the photographic arts in the 'Capture The Burn' Photo Contest! The best image of Paul Morin's fire sculpture will win a month of exhibition space in the Millrace Room at the Alton Mill Arts Center.

Learn to Throw Pots with Ann Randeraad

Pottery Lessons available 4 times a week. Learn to form a piece of clay on the wheel into functional art. Make dip bowls, cereal bowls, mugs and clay pieces that you can use in everyday life with this fun and practical workshop from Ann Randeraad.

Encaustic Workshops from Andrea Bird

Andrea Bird is offering encauststic workshops in 'the hive' this winter. Great for all levels of experience, learn to paint using this ancient method of combining oil paint and beeswax to create beautiful art.

New workshops from CJ Shelton

CJ Shelton has new "Art in the Round" Try-it Sessions available in her studio.

Congratulations to Steve Wilkie

Congratulations to Steve Wilkie for winning the People's Choice Award in the All Fired Up! Show at the Falls Gallery. Steve Wilkie (Studio 211) won the award with a stunning panorama shot called 'Transitions'. Transitions is on display in All Fired Up! in the Falls Gallery until Feb 03. You can see more of Steve Wilkie's photography on display in his studio.

Fire & Ice 2013

Thanks to everyone who attended Fire & Ice 2013, our fourth annual winter festial of flames, food and fine art!

Fire & Ice 2013

This weekend is our annual festival of Flame, Food & Fine Art! On January 19 & 20 enjoy an artful celebration of winter for both adults and families. In addition to such indoor and outdoor activities as skating and cider-jug curling on the millpond, an ice sculpture demonstration, workshops & demos in our open studios and new shows in our galleries, this year we will be bringing you...

Julia Vandepolder at the Art Gallery of Mississauga

Alton Mill artist, Julia Vandepolder will be exhibiting a recent largescale painting in this years 35th Annual Juried Show of Fine Arts at theArt Gallery of Mississauga. With 248 submissions received to be juried byChristof Migone, Stuart Reid and Brian Smith, 48 pieces were selected.The Opening Reception & Awards presentation will take place Thursday, January 17, 6 pm. At the Art Ga...

Fired Up! At the Falls Gallery

Fired Up! Is coming to the Falls Gallery January 19th - March 3! Check out the show page for more info.