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SUMMARY:The Ward Night Market at The Boathouse
DESCRIPTION:The Ward Night Market is returning on September 7th\, at the Boathouse from 6-10 pm for our most anticipated event of the entire outdoor market season! \nJoin us by the beautiful Speed River\, where 30+ incredible vendors will be showcasing unique art\, handmade crafts\, and vintage treasures. \nThe Boathouse\, famous for its delectable ice cream\, will be serving up scoops until they sell out\, help them make sure all this ice cream is well taken care of! Speed River Paddling will be there with canoes and kayaks available until dusk. Is there a better date night in this city?! \nImagine an evening filled with music by the river\, community vibes\, and the sweet taste of ice cream as you explore the market under the stars. \nSo grab your friends\, family\, and even your furry companions\, and join us for a magical night to remember. Let’s celebrate local\, enjoy the summer\, and make it a night to remember! \nSee you on September 7th\, 6-10pm\, Ward Night Market fam! \nFollow The Ward Night Market on Instagram!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/19876/
LOCATION:The Boathouse\, 116 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 4H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Art Sales,Children,Families,Interactive,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Art Not Shame Art Social
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to be offering an Art Social for this year’s Welcoming Week.\nWelcoming Week is organized by the Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership @guelphwellingtonlip and invites newcomers to participate in various community events to strengthen bonds within the community. This year we are happy to host a drop-in art making social event for all ages at @10carden on September 13\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm. No registration necessary\, all supplies will be provided. Just show up and get creative and inspired by different art making materials. If you’d like more information\, please email: alisa.mcronald@artnotshame.org
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-not-shame-art-social/
LOCATION:10C Shared Space\, 42 Carden St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Families,Interactive,Visual Art,Workshops
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SUMMARY:ELORA FERGUS STUDIO TOUR 2023 – OPENING RECEPTION AT ECFTA
DESCRIPTION:September 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday September 14\, 2023  |   7 – 9 PM in the gallery at Elora Centre for the Arts \nMeet and mingle with the artists of the Elora Fergus Studio Tour – and get a sneak peak at the work on display in the gallery before the tour begins!  Refreshments will be served.  Free admission.  Everyone is welcome! \nFor more information about participating artists\, please click here.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/elora-fergus-studio-tour-2023-opening-reception-at-ecfta/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville St.\, Elora\, N0B 1S0
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Children,Families,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 25 Years of The Dragon: Guelph Comics Jam Marks a Milestone
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur and Single Mom Jenn Haines Celebrates Over Two Decades as Community Hub for Comics and Games \nGuelph\, ON\, September 6\, 2023 — The anticipation is palpable as Guelph prepares to host the momentous 25th anniversary celebration of The Dragon\, the iconic female-owned comic book and gaming store. The anniversary celebration\, known as Guelph Comics Jam\, will take place on September 16th from 10am to 6pm at Old Quebec Street in the heart of Downtown Guelph. The event is open to the public and free of charge and will include signings by such Canadian comic luminaries as Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth)\, Emily Carroll (A Guest in the House)\, Ryan North (Fantastic Four)\, and more. \nThe Dragon’s Remarkable Journey \nFounded a quarter-century ago by visionary entrepreneur Jenn Haines\, The Dragon has grown from humble beginnings to become internationally acclaimed as a family friendly community hub. For 25 years\, The Dragon has set the standard for promoting comic books\, graphic novels\, manga and games for all ages. The store has enriched the lives of families and inspired similar stores worldwide to serve as nexuses for community and culture within their respective locales. The Dragon’s dedication to excellence has earned it prestigious accolades\, including the esteemed Eisner and Shuster Awards for retail. \nFrom its inception\, The Dragon has fostered a multi-generational customer base\, uniting comic and game enthusiasts of all ages through the power of storytelling and creativity; The Dragon not only offers a highly curated selection of books and games that engage children as well as adults\, but has also offered a continuous calendar of author signings and gaming events that have been an integral part of Guelph’s cultural scene. As a proudly female-owned establishment\, The Dragon has created a warm and welcoming space for all\, consistently championing diversity and inclusion. \nJenn Haines: A Trailblazing Visionary \nThe driving force behind The Dragon’s success\, Jenn Haines\, has passionately dedicated her life to creating a sanctuary for comic and game enthusiasts. A single mother of two children\, Haines has shattered glass ceilings while raising her family and evolving her business. She also holds the esteemed position of President of the Board of ComicsPRO\, the international organization of comic book shops\, further solidifying her status as a true industry leader. \nGuelph Comics Jam: A Creative Extravaganza \nThe Guelph Comics Jam\, now in its fifth year\, coincides with The Dragon’s 25th anniversary celebration. This vibrant event is the pinnacle of Guelph’s comic art scene\, bringing together a constellation of renowned artists\, writers\, and illustrators who have made indelible contributions to the world of comics. \n“It’s such a privilege to be invited to Guelph Comics Jam\,” said rising star comic book writer Tate Brombal. “As a Guelph native\, I shopped at The Dragon as a kid and the store was such an integral part of my journey to becoming a comic book writer\, I love coming back and being part of The Dragon community.” \nStellar Guests Include: \n\n\nEmily Carroll: Writer and artist celebrated for works like “Through the Woods” and “When I Arrived at the Castle.” \n\n\nJeff Lemire: Renowned writer and artist behind graphic novels such as “Sweet Tooth” (now a show on Netflix) and “Essex County” (now a miniseries on CBC). \n\n\nRyan North: Bestselling writer known for “How To Invent Everything” and “Fantastic Four.” \n\n\nScott Chantler: Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist of “Bix” and “Two Generals.” \n\n\nMatthew Rosenberg: Award-winning writer of “What’s The Furthest Place From Here?” and “4 Kids Walk Into a Bank.” \n\n\nTate Brombal: Award nominated writer of “Behemoth” and “The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos.” \n\n\nTyler Boss: Eisner-nominated artist and cartoonist with titles like “What’s The Furthest Place From Here?” and “Dead Dog’s Bite.” \n\n\nAnd many more! \n\n\nJoin the Celebration \nThe Guelph Comics Jam on September 16th is not just a celebration of The Dragon’s remarkable 25 years\, but a celebration of the entire comic book and gaming community’s unwavering passion and creativity. During the event\, proprietor Haines will unveil a 25th anniversary logo by Guelph’s own Jay Stephens\, an Emmy Award winning cartoonist.  All are invited to join this 25th anniversary milestone event at Old Quebec Street from 10am to 6pm to commemorate The Dragon’s legacy and the enduring magic of comics and games. \nFull guest list is below. \n\nFor media inquiries\, please contact: \npress@dragonguelph.com \nFor more information about The Dragon and Guelph Comics Jam\, visit: \nWebsite: https://dragonguelph.com/ \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragonguelph \nTwitter: https://twitter.com/dragonguelph \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonguelph/ \n  \nFull Guelph Comics Jam Guest List: \nEmily Carroll — Writer/artist of award-winning comics such as A Guest in the House\, Through the Woods\, When I Arrived at the Castle\, and the graphic novel adaptation of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak. \nJeff Lemire — Writer/artist on critically acclaimed graphic novels such as Sweet Tooth\, Essex County\, and Gideon Falls. \nRyan North — Bestselling writer of How To Invent Everything\, Fantastic Four\, and the graphic novel adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. \nScott Chantler — Bestselling and Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist behind such books as Bix\, Two Generals\, and Squire & Knight. \nMatthew Rosenberg — Award-winning writer of comics such as What’s The Furthest Place From Here?\, 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank\, and We Can Never Go Home. \nTyler Boss — Eisner-nominated\, award winning cartoonist and designer. His titles include What’s The Furthest Place From Here?\, 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank\, and Dead Dog’s Bite. \nTate Brombal — Award-nominated and best-selling writer of comics such as Behold\, Behemoth\, House of Slaughter\, and The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos. \nRichard Pace — Critically acclaimed artist behind such comics as Second Coming\, Barbaric: Axe to Grind\, and Pitt. \nAdriana Blake — Storyboard artist on such iconic shows as Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire\, Care Bears: Unlock the Magic and Cyberchase\, as well as the self-published comic series Fall-On-Me. \nAndrew Wheeler — Shuster and Eisner-winning writer and editor. His credits include Cat Fight\, Sins of the Black Flamingo\, and the all-ages LGBTQ anthology Shout Out. \nJay Stephens – Veteran of the alt-comics scene and influential creator of such acclaimed titles as Dwellings\, Jetcat\, and Oddville. \nBlack Eye Books — Boutique publisher of alternative comics such as Dejects\, Bore\, and Dwellings. \nChris Sanagan — Shuster award-nominated writer of Group of 7 Comics. Non-comic book writing credits include articles for Ontario History\, The American Archivist\, and the Guelph Mercury Tribune. \nMatt Bors — Eisner-winning comics editor\, writer\, artist\, and political/editorial cartoonist. Best known for The Nib\, as well as War is Boring\, We Should Improve Society Somewhat\, and the Ahoy Comics series Justice Warriors. \nDavid J. Knight — Among other things\, the owner and Editor-in-Chief of Fenylalanine Publishing\, publisher of Tales of a Guelphire and The Head. His latest works include Aerosomnia: The Awakening Ear and Head & Tales. \nJason Loo — Eisner award-winning cartoonist behind such acclaimed and iconic comics such as The Pitiful Human-Lizard\, Afterlift\, and The All-Nighter. \nKyle J. Smith — A visual artist and comic creator. In addition to working in the Canadian Entertainment Industry\, his comic book credits include Scare Tales\, Weathered Spirit\, and various RAID studio anthologies. \nRamón Pérez — Multiple Eisner and Harvey Award winning cartoonist known for such renowned comics as Stillwater\, Jim Henson’s Tale Of Sand\, and Amazing Spider-Man: Learning to Crawl. \nKalman Andrasofszky — Illustrator\, comic artist\, concept artist\, and cover artist best known for his work on Captain Canuck\, X-23\, and Dungeons & Dragons. \nMarcus To — Comic artist and illustrator with decades of work in comics including some lauded titles as Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings\, Joyride\, and The Flash. \nCasey Parsons –  illustrator\, fine artist and comic book artist\,  He specializes in mixed media traditional techniques and is best known for his work for Marvel Comics\, Upper Deck\, & Image Comics. \nMichael Walsh – Award-winning cartoonist best known for Silver Coin from Image Comics and the art on key Magic The Gathering cards. \nSam Noir –  Writer\, cartoonist\, and toymaker known for his covers for Chapterhouse Comics Summer Special\, Captain Canuck\, and co-creating Sunny & Owl Girl\, Victorian Four\,  and Major North.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/celebrating-25-years-of-the-dragon-guelph-comics-jam-marks-a-milestone/
LOCATION:The Dragon\, 55 Wyndham St N\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 7T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Families,Interactive,Workshops
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SUMMARY:HOMER WATSON ART FAIR 2023
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Art Fair\nSaturday September 16\, 2023 from 11am-4pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Homer Watson Art Fair will be held outdoors on the grounds of the Homer Watson House & Gallery (HWHG).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver 30 Local artist vendors!\nWalking Tours of the property and Lower Doon\nThe Gallery will also be open to view the exhibitions.\nColouring & activity station for kids.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/homer-watson-art-fair-2023/
LOCATION:Homer Watson House & Gallery\, 1754 Old Mill Rd\, Kitchener\, N2P 1H7
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Art Sales,Children,Families,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:ELORA FERGUS STUDIO TOUR 2023
DESCRIPTION:SEPTEMBER 23-24 | SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1\n10AM-5PM \nEVER WONDER WHAT AN ARTIST’S STUDIO REALLY LOOKS LIKE? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s your chance to get a look behind the scenes. Take a self-guided tour and meet artists where they live and work. Many artists and craftspeople will open their studios for two consecutive fall weekends. \nThe Studio Tour is completely free of charge. You’ll get a chance to meet directly with the artists\, and often see work not shown in gallery settings. You’ll visit the working spaces of both established and emerging artists\, from basements to self contained studios. \nARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS!\nJOIN US FOR THESE FREE DEMOS TO BE HELD DURING ALL 4 TOUR DAYS \nSat.\, Sept 23 \n11 am – OIL & COLD WAX PAINTING with Carolyn Sharp – Location – 157 North Queen St.\, Elora \n2 pm – GLASS BLOWING with Stephen Kitras – Location – 175 Geddes St. (Rear)\, Elora \n4 pm – Abstract ACRYLIC PAINTING with Callie Gray – Location – 28 Water Street West\, Elora \nSun.\, Sept 24 \n11 am – COLLAGE with Grayce Perry Location – 64 Colborne St.\, Elora \n2 pm – GLASS ART with Neil Hanscomb & Gisela Ruehe (Hanscomb Glass) – Location – 40 Church St. East\, Elora \n4 pm – WATERCOLOUR & OIL PAINTING with Barry McCarthy – Location – 195 First Line\, Elora \nSat.\, Sept 30 \n11 am – Abstract ACRYLIC PAINTING with Rachel Albano – Location – 75 Melville St.\, Elora \n2 pm – Landscape ACRYLIC PAINTING with Vera Kisseleva – Location – 6554 First Line\, Fergus \n4 pm – Power WOOD CARVING with James Embrey – Location – 89 Water Street East\, Elora \nSun.\, Oct 1 \n11 am – PASTEL DRAWING & WOOD CARVING with Julie Denneny – Location – 242 Princess St.\, Elora \n2 pm – WOODTURNING with Dave Bell – Location – 150 Millford Cres.\, Elora \n4 pm – WEAVING with Anne Dixon – Location – 97 Mathieson St.\, Elora
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/elora-fergus-studio-tour-2023/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Art Sales,Children,Families,Performance,Visual Art
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