Métis Beading Workshop with Kathy Morgan
Learn the art of Métis Beading with Métis artist, Kathy Morgan; as, she shares the art and stories passed down through her family over many generations. Design a beaded poppy […]
First Saturdays – Wood Carving with Inuk Artist Barry Best
Honouring Treaties Recognition Week, Inuk artist Barry Best carves wood from The Village’s fallen trees into beautiful spoons and talks about his new installation, Spirit Wind, which depicts the transformations […]
Creative community comes together at YRAC’s The Artists’ Circle
The York Region Arts Council hosted The Artists’ Circle event at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre last night. Guests from all walks of the creative community gathered to re-connect […]
Unearthing the truth a complicated and painful process for artist
Indigenous artist Dazaunggee Shilling, above, is one half of the exhibit Together in Spirit: Dialogue in Image at the Aurora Town Hall gallery. In a ‘painted conversation’ with artist Ted […]
Recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across region
Georgina The Town of Georgina is hosting a ceremonial flag raising in partnership with the Chippewas of Georgina Island in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day […]
York Region Arts Council launches Silent Auction ahead of social event
The York Region Arts Council is excited to host The Artists’ Circle in partnership with King Heritage and Cultural Centre. The Artists’ Circle is open to the public and will be […]
McMichael showcases work of celebrated artist Elisapee Ishulutaq
Elisapee Ishulutaq was a celebrated printmaker and graphic artist born at the seasonal camp Kagiqtuqjuaq in the Northwest Territories. She later moved to Panniqtuuq (Pangnirtung), NU, where she lived and […]
Life-size artworks invite folks to re-connect with York Region
By Wayne Doyle They’re big. They’re bold. And they’re beautiful. The York Region Arts Council yesterday unveiled the first two markers of their York Region Experience Trail Marker Project in […]