News: 2021

Journeys, Dreams and Fantasies

Three Headwaters Arts member artists, Marnie Cook, acrylic painter Susan Kelly, oil painter and Jolanta Jung, ceramic and glass, present an eclectic selection of over 30 works that capture their interpretations of the wild journeys, colourful dreams and whimsical fantasies.

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Raising the Bar

This year’s Headwaters Arts Fall Festival Art Show and Sale, “Raising the Bar”, challenged artists to submit works created during this unprecedented time of solitude and isolation due to the pandemic. The exhibition showcases over 80 works of art by 45 artists and features an eclectic, deeply personal and diverse selection of subject matter and mediums. The Fall Festival ...

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Concerts are back ... with a bang!

Thanks to the new seasonal roof over the Annex and the Covid regulations that permit outdoor performances, the mill has come alive with music and performance arts! Since the space was inaugurated by Headwaters Arts with their jazz and poetry performances on August 1, we've had three sold-out concerts and many more events are planned. Next up, the Good Lovelies on Thurs. Sept. 9, the...

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Classes & Workshops

Learn a new skill, refresh your perspective, and imagine the world creatively! Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, indoor classes are not able to run at this time, but we are now able to run outdoor workshops amongst this beautiful weather!. Plus, our creative artists and tenants are adapting with new virtual classes and workshops as well. Click to see what's being offered at this tim...

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Chantal Kreviazuk coming to the Mill

Tim Hicks so enjoyed the intimate audience interaction in the newly-roofed outdoor venue of the Annex Courtyard, that he spread the word to some of his fellow performers. Now we're pleased to announce that Chantal Kraviazuk is coming to the mill Thurs. Aug. 26th. We're also talking with other "name" musicians, hopefully every second Thursday for the balance of the season....

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Tim Hicks Playing at Alton Mill

Canadian country music star will be playing at the Alton Mill August 12th, as part of his Campfire Troubadour Tour! We are so excited to have such a legendary musician performing in our new Annex Tent, it will be a great way to celebrate this newly revived space!

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Raising the Roof

It's time to celebrate Raising the Roof! Headwaters Arts has an exciting event coming up in the Annex Courtyard, full of live music, food, art, and more. It's time to look ahead and commemorate this new era of growth and opportunities.

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The Grand Reopening

After months of being closed to the public and many weeks of uncertainty, we are finally officially open to the public. Everyone here at the Mill is so excited to welcome back the community, show you what has been going on during the lockdowns, and introduce exciting new plans for the upcoming weeks.

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What's Happening During Shutdown

Unfortunately because our studios and galleries can't offer direct street access, we must remain closed to the public until further notice, but that doesn't mean that there aren't still ways we can share art with you and ways you can still support our artists and galleries.

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Welcoming Loom Studio

We have a new tenant taking over studio #211, Johana Cordero of Loom Studio! Loom Studio focuses on weaving and will be offering a variety of classes, whether you're an absolute beginner to the weaving practice or you already have some experience. Loom will have workshops for groups and even one-on-one classes.

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The Mill's Re-opening in the Orangeville Citizen

We are so thrilled to be able to open back up to the public!Constance Scrafield at the Orangeville Citizen wrote a fantastic article about our re-opening and a write-up about Alex Leikermoser's current show, "Follow Your Magic," including an interview with Alex. Check it out to see what's up in the first weeks of the Mill post-lockdown!

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Follow Your Magic Exhibition

"Follow Your Magic" is a vibrant and interactive exhibition by Alex Leikermoser currently up in the Pond Gallery until April 4th. This show is full of color and positivity, and even includes an outdoor "word hunt" where Alex has posted words and symbols around the property for you to find. Alex invites you to join her in creating your own inspirational messsages using the wo...

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WELCOME BACK!

Fifth COVID notice March 10, 2021: We're delighted to re-open with our regular hours of operation. Come pay us a visit, but first please click read more when planning your trip as we have made numerous changes to our regular operations to make reopening a safe and fun experience for guests and staff alike.

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