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SUMMARY:Yorklands Green Hub: Plein Air
DESCRIPTION:Come and be inspired! \nYorklands Green Hub is inviting all artists to the Yorklands site. \nYou are also invited to come any time in June. Check in at the main gate — Yorklands volunteers are present only on June 6 or 7. \nWorld Environment Day is Friday June 5. Come and celebrate the land and reflect on how we can protect nature. \nCompleted art will be displayed and offered for sale at the East Side Branch of the Guelph Public Library in December 2026! \nOur rain date is on Sunday\, June 7. No washrooms are on site but there is a Tim Hortons close by. Guelph city #4 bus stops at the gate. \nClick here for more information. \nEvent Details \n Date/Time: Saturday\, June 6\, 2026 from 11am – 4pm\n Meeting Location: Old Reformatory\, 785 York Road\, Guelph\n Registration:https://pleinairyorklands.eventbrite.ca
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/yorklands-green-hub-plein-air/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T160000
DTSTAMP:20250902T170102Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Sews for Quilts of Valour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Quilts of Valour Sew Day.  Learn more about this worthy cause at their website: https://www.quiltsofvalour.ca/ \nWe will supply fabric for blocks and quilt tops. If you would like to help quilt completed tops\, we will provide batting and backing. \nWe ask you to bring a sewing machine in good working order\, neutral threads\, and a lunch and snacks for the day. If you need help loading and unloading your machine\, let us know. \nFor more information\, please visit royalcityquiltersguild.ca and look for Quilts of Valour under Community Outreach. Please RSVP by email to rcqg.qov@gmail.com
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-sews-for-quilts-of-valour/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion\, 57 Watson Parkway\, S\, Guelph\, N1L 0H8
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal City Quilters Guild":MAILTO:president@royalcityquiltersguild.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20250815T162037Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Rikley-Lancaster of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum speaks at Royal City Quilters Guild
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s Mississippi\nMichael Rikley-Lancaster\, Executive Director / Curator of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in Almonte\, Ontario\, will share the history and development of the woollen industry in the Mississippi River Valley\, including the effects which the industry had upon the social\, cultural and industrial development of the Region. \nVisit https://rcqg.square.site to purchase a $10 guest pass. You may credit this purchase towards your membership fee later. \n\nMichael’s Bio and More about the Mississippi Textile Museum\nMichael has been Executive Director/Curator of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum since July 1\, 2007. One of his most exciting projects at the museum has been the Millworkers’ Reunion. This began with recording oral histories from former millworkers – memories from the actual folks who worked in the mill makes the past come alive – and it led to a number of thrilling artifact donations to the museum\, including paystubs\, tools\, photos\, and even water purifiers. \nThe Mississippi Valley Textile Museum collects\, preserves\, and tells the stories of the mill workers and the local labour history while offering an open\, inclusive space for the local community and visitors from across the globe. Through contemporary textile and textile themed art and historical interpretation and programmes the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum conserves and interprets the industrial textile heritage of the Mississippi Valley. \nMississippi Valley Textile Museum website: https://mvtm.ca/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/michael-rikley-lancaster-of-the-mississippi-valley-textile-museum-speaks-at-royal-city-quilters-guild/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal City Quilters Guild":MAILTO:president@royalcityquiltersguild.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T112827Z
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SUMMARY:AGG Art Appraisal Event
DESCRIPTION:The AGG Volunteer Association is pleased to host a variety of knowledgeable appraisers to assess and evaluate your prized possessions and unusual finds. McMaster Fine Art invites you to bring your treasures and heirlooms to the Art Gallery of Guelph for an Antiques Roadshow-style event! Get on-the-spot verbal appraisals for jewellery\, art\, Inuit objects\, textile art\, stamps\, and coins from the region’s experts. \nPurchase tickets here > \nTickets are $20 per item\, or three items for $50. Each ticket represents one item for appraisal\, with a maximum of three items for appraisal per person. A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door for walk-ins on a first-come\, first-served basis – priced at $20 per ticket with a maximum of three tickets per person. \n\nCategories: \n1. Jewellery and metalwork \n2. Unframed or framed art and Canadiana \n3. Inuit art or objects \n4. Textile art \n5. Glassware and pottery \n6. Stamps and coins \n\nConsiderations when purchasing your tickets: \n– Appraisals are informal and may not be used for insurance or charitable donation purposes which require certified appraisals \n– Appraisals are focused on jewellery\, art (unframed or framed)\, Inuit art or objects\, textile art\, glassware\, and pottery \n– Please do not leave appraisal objects unattended \n– No refunds will be given for appraisals \n– Pre-registrants are guaranteed an appraisal time \n– Appraisals for walk-ins will be available on a first come\, first serve basis\, time permitting \n– Observations of appraisals will be allowed in accordance with space capacity \n– The Art Gallery of Guelph and appraisers are not responsible for loss or damage to items brought for appraisal \n– For insurance purposes\, AGG staff cannot handle\, store\, or be responsible for items brought to the event
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/agg-art-appraisal-event-2/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Guelph\, 358 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 1Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Sales,Heritage,Interactive,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery of Guelph":MAILTO:info@artgalleryofguelph.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T170000
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SUMMARY:Queer Youth Art Club
DESCRIPTION:Queer Youth Art Club\n3:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Free | No Registration Required\n\nQueer and trans youth (13-18) across the region are invited to the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery for a free\, casual drop-in creative space on the fourth Friday of every month! This new initiative at the gallery is led by queer and trans facilitators\, aiming to offer a safe container for teens to connect with their queer peers over creative interests and free refreshments! Bring your own project or use our art supplies to create artworks of your own.\n\n2026 dates: April 24\n \nhttps://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1030
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/queer-youth-art-club-5/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T112827Z
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UID:50388-1777024800-1777039200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Patterned Play: Printmaking with Textures | PA Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is suitable for all ages. Artists ages 13 and under must have a caregiver present. \nJoin us at the AGG for a free\, drop-in PA Day Workshop! Come explore the world of textures and patterns that can be created with household craft items. Learn new printmaking techniques and create a design on paper that’s uniquely yours. \nAll materials are provided. Participants are also also welcome to bring clothes/fabric to upcycle. Come dressed for mess!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/patterned-play-printmaking-with-textures-pa-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Guelph\, 358 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 1Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Interactive,Visual Art,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery of Guelph":MAILTO:info@artgalleryofguelph.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T112827Z
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UID:50383-1776340800-1776344400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Volunteer Talk with RJ Ramrattan
DESCRIPTION:Join the AGG Volunteer Association on Thursday\, April 16 at 12 pm for a talk with RJ Ramrattan\, General Manager of Canadian Arctic Producers (CAP). Hear firsthand about the impact of Canadian Arctic Producers and the powerful connection between art\, culture\, and community.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/volunteer-talk-with-rj-ramrattan/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Guelph\, 358 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 1Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery of Guelph":MAILTO:info@artgalleryofguelph.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T203000
DTSTAMP:20250815T162037Z
CREATED:20250815T162037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T162037Z
UID:46062-1776193200-1776198600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Bethanne Nemesh speaks at Royal City Quilters Guild
DESCRIPTION:Walk A Creative Path\nBethanne’s journey as an art quilter from her beginnings making traditional quilts\, then branching out into pattern manipulation\, to her current pictographic silk art quilts is explored with a slide presentation.  Bethanne will explore how her silk quilts come to be\, from initial sketches\, paintings\, photography to final creation and finish details.  Additionally\, Bethanne discusses how any quilter can learn to recognize inspiration and document and organize it to facilitate quilt design through sharing her own techniques and sketchbooks in this funny guild pleaser. \nVisit https://rcqg.square.site to purchase a $10 guest pass. You may credit this purchase towards your membership fee later. \n\nBethanne’s Bio\nBethanne Nemesh is a classically trained artist with degrees in Art and Art Therapy…but more importantly…she has been mastering the art of free motion machine quilting for over 23 years! She has extensively shown her quilts and has been honored to win many major awards in all levels of national and international quilting. Her deepest love is teaching. \nBethanne’s website: https://whitearborquilting.com/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/bethanne-nemesh-speaks-at-royal-city-quilters-guild/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal City Quilters Guild":MAILTO:president@royalcityquiltersguild.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115035Z
CREATED:20260408T115035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T115035Z
UID:50417-1776191400-1776198600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:The Art of Observation: An Evening of Collage and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:This is a free event but space is limited. Email lisa@onethousandtress.com to reserve your spot by April 10th. Questions regarding the event can be directed to the above email.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-art-of-observation-an-evening-of-collage-and-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260310T170637Z
CREATED:20260310T170506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170637Z
UID:50052-1775930400-1775944800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Brush Battle\, Guelph Tool Library
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Guelph Tool Library \nBrush Battle is a fast-paced live painting competition where local artists go head-to-head to create a work of art in just 25 minutes! Over three rounds\, artists will compete for a cash prize. After each round\, art will be up for sale via a silent auction. \nThe event will feature a cash bar\, exciting door prizes\, and the chance to bid on art and gift baskets from local businesses. \nMore info and tickets here.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/brush-battle-guelph-tool-library/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T153000
DTSTAMP:20250815T162036Z
CREATED:20250815T162036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T162036Z
UID:46102-1775901600-1775921400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Community Mingle with Royal City Quilters Guild
DESCRIPTION:In-person Mingles run from 10 am to 3:30 pm allowing time and space for plenty of in-person interactions. \nEach Mingle provides in-person access to a variety of programs within the Guild including community outreach projects and guild quilt racks so you can photograph large quilts for Show and Share. \nRCQG members may also book a time slot during an upcoming Mingle to use our GO! Big Electric Fabric Cutter by Accuquilt.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/community-mingle-with-royal-city-quilters-guild-3/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion\, 57 Watson Parkway\, S\, Guelph\, N1L 0H8
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal City Quilters Guild":MAILTO:president@royalcityquiltersguild.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260310T143551Z
CREATED:20260310T143551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T143551Z
UID:50035-1774695600-1774717200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Print's Not Dead
DESCRIPTION:‘Print’s Not Dead’ print fair aims to connect local printmakers and our community in an accessible\, creative space. \nSale and show will be held in a more accessible space\, Ground Floor Arts\, 112 Wyndham St N. Wyndham Art’s new classroom\, gallery\, and multi-use studio space \n‘Print’s Not Dead’ is a community event. Admission is free & all ages welcome. \nA gallery show will be held alongside the Print Fair\, from March 12th – 29th\, featuring print artwork from the vendors \nSaturday\, March 28nd\, 11-5pm\, 2026\, @ 112 Wyndham St N (Ground Floor Arts)
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/prints-not-dead/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Art Sales,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T190824Z
CREATED:20260120T190824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T190824Z
UID:49362-1774623600-1774630800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Youth Art Club
DESCRIPTION:Queer Youth Art Club\n3:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Free | No Registration Required\n\nQueer and trans youth (13-18) across the region are invited to the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery for a free\, casual drop-in creative space on the fourth Friday of every month! This new initiative at the gallery is led by queer and trans facilitators\, aiming to offer a safe container for teens to connect with their queer peers over creative interests and free refreshments! Bring your own project or use our art supplies to create artworks of your own.\n\n2026 dates: March 27\, April 24\n \nhttps://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1030
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/queer-youth-art-club-4/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T000000
DTSTAMP:20260316T141151Z
CREATED:20260316T141151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T141151Z
UID:50170-1774483200-1774569600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Free 16mm Direct Animation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Mia Buono and other Guelph community members for a one-of-a-kind workshop where you’ll animate by hand on 16mm film to create your own short stop-motion piece. Perfect for beginners\, families\, emerging artists\, and anyone looking to explore hands-on\, non-digital animation techniques. \nMore information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/16mm-direct-animation-workshop-tickets-1981769238139
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/free-16mm-direct-animation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260310T174228Z
CREATED:20260310T173809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T174228Z
UID:50059-1774449000-1774472400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph MFA Open Studios 2026
DESCRIPTION:Guelph for MFA Open Studios 2026MFA Open Studios is a free event open to the public where you can meet and greet the University of Guelph MFA students\, see their current projects in their studios\, and attend the Studio Art Lecture in Contemporary Art.Open Studios is on Wednesday March 25\, 2026. The event will run from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-mfa-open-studios-2026/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260310T145106Z
CREATED:20260310T145106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T145106Z
UID:50039-1774353600-1774357200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Artist Talk | Frances Thomas: On Process
DESCRIPTION:Join the Art Gallery of Guelph for a candid conversation with artist Frances Thomas\, who will discuss her works in the two-artist touring exhibition Ron Shuebrook & Frances Thomas: In Conversation. Learn about her uncommon artistic career and the influences\, ideas\, and questions that have shaped her practice. Co-presented with the AGG Volunteer Association\, this talk will run from 12 – 12:45 pm with questions and refreshments to follow. \nMar 24.2026\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nLocation: 358 Gordon Street
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/artist-talk-frances-thomas-on-process/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20250815T162037Z
CREATED:20250815T162037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T162037Z
UID:46057-1773169200-1773174600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Veruschka Zarate speaks at Royal City Quilters Guild
DESCRIPTION:Finding Pride and Joy in Quilting\nVeruschka delves deeply into her personal journey through the art of quilting. Beginning with traditional quilting practices\, she will explore her evolution into designing intricate\, large-scale Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) quilts and patterns. \nShe will cover a range of foundational topics in FPP\, including insights gained from her own experimentation in design\, the essential elements for successful pattern drafting\, common pitfalls to avoid\, and practical tips and techniques to enhance FPP skills. Additionally\, she will discuss modern approaches to color and fabric selection\, strategies for minimizing bulk\, and other advanced techniques vital to creating quality quilts. \nVeruschka’s presentation style is highly interactive\, allowing ample opportunities for attendees to pose questions tailored to their interests. She will complement these discussions with live demonstrations illustrating key concepts and a curated trunk show featuring select quilt pieces. \nVisit https://rcqg.square.site to purchase a $10 guest pass. You may credit this purchase towards your membership fee later. \n\nVeruschka’s Bio\nVeruschka Zarate of Pride & Joy Quilting is an Accomplished Award-Winning Quilt Maker and Pattern Designer\, specializing in the technique of Foundation Paper Piecing. She is a BERNINA and Handi Quilter Ambassador and recently released a New Thread Collection with WonderFil Specialty Threads. \nShe has been Faculty for many Quilt Conventions such as: The Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon\, Road to California Quilt Show\, Empty Spools Seminar\, The French International Thread Arts Convention\, BERNINA Academy in Australia and New Zealand’s Quilt Symposium to name a few. Her Quilts have received several awards\, including: The National Association of Certified Quilt Judge’s Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Quiltmaking\, QuiltCon’s First Place in Piecing\, and Quiltcon’s Peoples Choice. \nVisit Veruschka’s website: https://prideandjoyquilting.com/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/veruschka-zarate-speaks-at-royal-city-quilters-guild/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal City Quilters Guild":MAILTO:president@royalcityquiltersguild.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T190655Z
CREATED:20260120T190655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T190655Z
UID:49360-1772204400-1772211600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Youth Art Club
DESCRIPTION:Queer Youth Art Club\n3:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Free | No Registration Required\n\nQueer and trans youth (13-18) across the region are invited to the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery for a free\, casual drop-in creative space on the fourth Friday of every month! This new initiative at the gallery is led by queer and trans facilitators\, aiming to offer a safe container for teens to connect with their queer peers over creative interests and free refreshments! Bring your own project or use our art supplies to create artworks of your own.\n\n2026 dates: February 27\, March 27\, April 24\n \nhttps://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1030
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/queer-youth-art-club-3/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260211T211705Z
CREATED:20260211T211705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T211705Z
UID:49657-1771871400-1771878600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:February Crit Night with Necessary Arts & Otherwise Studios
DESCRIPTION:February Crit Night with Necessary Arts & Otherwise Studios\, facilitated by Paige Bromby – at NECESSARY ARTS\n  \n4th Monday of Every Month | February 23\, 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.\n\nEvent website: https://otherwisestudios.com/products/february-2026-crit-night \nFebruary Crit Night location: Necessary Arts \nAlternating between both creative spaces\, Crit Nights will bring together local painters\, sculptors\, printmakers and other local artists to engage in a critical dialogue about each other’s work. Artists are encouraged to bring an in-progress or complete artwork to share with the group. \nFacilitated by local artist Paige Bromby\, these monthly group critiques provide valuable feedback on your artwork\, a friendly safe environment to share ideas and an opportunity to connect with local artists in your community! \nNever participated in a critique before? No problem! We will be there every step of the way to ensure the process is fun\, kind and inspiring. \nThis event is free to attend but we welcome donations to help support our creative spaces.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/february-crit-night-with-necessary-arts-otherwise-studios/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260203T205256Z
CREATED:20260203T205256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T205256Z
UID:49467-1771246800-1771257600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Family Create & Play
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young makers and the young-at-heart! This Family Day\, join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity. Visit our current exhibitions Ron Shuebrook & Frances Thomas: In Conversation\, Queer Print Project: Body Language\, Prism International Printmaking\, and Kananginak Pootoogook: Printing the Inuit World)\, explore the sculpture park\, and make some amazing art. \n​Activities and workshops will include sculpture park and exhibition scavenger hunts\, foam block printing\, abstract paint scraping\, and Maud Lewis house painting! \nThese workshops are designed for creatives aged 4 to 17 with their caregiver(s)\, though all ages are welcome. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFREE; all materials are provided; no experience is required. Come dressed for mess!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/family-create-play/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Guelph\, 358 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 1Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children,Families,Interactive,Visual Art,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery of Guelph":MAILTO:info@artgalleryofguelph.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20250815T162037Z
CREATED:20250815T162037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T162037Z
UID:46052-1770750000-1770755400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Deb Geyer of The Quilters Hall of Fame speaks at Royal City Quilters Guild
DESCRIPTION:Legacies of the Honorees\nThe Quilters Hall of Fame celebrates quilting as an art form by honoring the lives and accomplishments of those people that have left legacies to the world of quilting. They are a very diverse group of people\, men women\, artists\, authors\, historians\, curators\, researchers\, TV personalities\, business owners. Most were quilters\, but some never made a quilt. This presentation will describe a few of the honorees and the legacies they have left to us. \nVisit https://rcqg.square.site to purchase a $10 guest pass. You may credit this purchase towards your membership fee later. \n\nMore about Deb Geyer and The Quilters Hall of Fame\nAs a creative quilt artist\, Deb is passionate about telling stories through the art of fabric and thread. She is\ncommitted to supporting the quilting community\, both honoring the legacy of past quilters and\nchampioning the artistry of contemporary quilters. \nThe Quilters Hall of Fame\, in Marion\, Indiana is a non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate the art of quilting and the people who have made major contributions to the quilting world. \nQuilters Hall of Fame website: https://quiltershalloffame.net/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/deb-geyer-of-the-quilters-hall-of-fame-speaks-at-royal-city-quilters-guild/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal City Quilters Guild":MAILTO:president@royalcityquiltersguild.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T160000
DTSTAMP:20250902T170102Z
CREATED:20250902T170102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T170102Z
UID:46429-1770372000-1770393600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph Sews for Quilts of Valour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Quilts of Valour Sew Day.  Learn more about this worthy cause at their website: https://www.quiltsofvalour.ca/ \nWe will supply fabric for blocks and quilt tops. If you would like to help quilt completed tops\, we will provide batting and backing. \nWe ask you to bring a sewing machine in good working order\, neutral threads\, and a lunch and snacks for the day. If you need help loading and unloading your machine\, let us know. \nFor more information\, please visit royalcityquiltersguild.ca and look for Quilts of Valour under Community Outreach. Please RSVP by email to rcqg.qov@gmail.com
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-sews-for-quilts-of-valour-2/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion\, 57 Watson Parkway\, S\, Guelph\, N1L 0H8
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal City Quilters Guild":MAILTO:president@royalcityquiltersguild.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T190517Z
CREATED:20260120T190517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T190517Z
UID:49357-1769180400-1769187600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Youth Art Club
DESCRIPTION:Queer Youth Art Club\n3:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Free | No Registration Required\n\nQueer and trans youth (13-18) across the region are invited to the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery for a free\, casual drop-in creative space on the fourth Friday of every month! This new initiative at the gallery is led by queer and trans facilitators\, aiming to offer a safe container for teens to connect with their queer peers over creative interests and free refreshments! Bring your own project or use our art supplies to create artworks of your own.\n\n2026 dates: January 23\, February 27\, March 27\, April 24\n \nhttps://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1030
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/queer-youth-art-club-2/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260117T153000
DTSTAMP:20250815T162037Z
CREATED:20250815T162037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T162037Z
UID:46096-1768644000-1768663800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Community Mingle with Royal City Quilters Guild
DESCRIPTION:In-person Mingles run from 10 am to 3:30 pm allowing time and space for plenty of in-person interactions. \nEach Mingle provides in-person access to a variety of programs within the Guild including community outreach projects and guild quilt racks so you can photograph large quilts for Show and Share. \nRCQG members may also book a time slot during an upcoming Mingle to use our GO! Big Electric Fabric Cutter by Accuquilt.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/community-mingle-with-royal-city-quilters-guild-5/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion\, 57 Watson Parkway\, S\, Guelph\, N1L 0H8
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal City Quilters Guild":MAILTO:president@royalcityquiltersguild.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T203000
DTSTAMP:20250815T162037Z
CREATED:20250815T162037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T162037Z
UID:46043-1768330800-1768336200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Ana Buzzalino speaks at Royal City Quilters Guild
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Spectrum: A Journey Through The History\, Theory\, and Psychology of Colour\nEmbark on an exploration of colour where we delve into the fascinating history of colour. From ancient pigments to the modern colour wheel\, we’ll trace the captivating journey of how humanity has perceived and harnessed the power of colour. \nUncover the secrets of basic colour schemes and discover how they influence art\, design\, and our daily lives. We’ll explore classic combinations like complementary\, analogous\, and monochromatic\, showcasing real-world examples that bring these concepts to life. \nVisit https://rcqg.square.site to purchase a $10 guest pass. You may credit this purchase towards your membership fee later. \n\nAna’s Bio\nAna Buzzalino is a creator\, maker\, fibre and mixed media artist\, surface designer\, teacher\, and lecturer. Her love of layers and texture combine in her original work. She achieves results using a combination of different surface design techniques. A lot of her work for the past few years has used aspects of history with an impact on our culture today. \nIn the current climate where everything is new\, instant\, and shiny\, history has relevance; old buildings have a soul that modern buildings do not possess. She finds herself returning to those old buildings to look at the marks of passing time. \nAna’s work has won numerous awards at national and international shows. Her work has been accepted into the Festival of Quilts in the UK where she won an honorable mention\, Quilt Canada where she’s won several awards\, and the International Quilt Festival in Houston where she won first prize in Abstract in 2017 and a third prize in Abstract in 2019. \nAna’s website: https://www.anabuzzalino.com/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/ana-buzzalino-speaks-at-royal-city-quilters-guild/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal City Quilters Guild":MAILTO:president@royalcityquiltersguild.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251223T190000
DTSTAMP:20251124T220905Z
CREATED:20251124T220905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T220905Z
UID:48525-1766494800-1766516400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Last Minute Market
DESCRIPTION:Still checking off your gift list? It’s not too late! You’re guaranteed to find a special gift for a special someone at the Last Minute Holiday Market \nMore info here: https://10carden.ca/events/last-minute-market/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/last-minute-market/
CATEGORIES:Art Sales,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251217T210000
DTSTAMP:20251124T220500Z
CREATED:20251124T220500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T220500Z
UID:48523-1765987200-1766005200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Take Home the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Join Guelph Farmers Market for a special Holiday Market! Whether you’re checking off your gift list or just soaking in the holiday vibes\, this market is the perfect place to make the season merry and meaningful Shop local & support incredible vendors! \nMore info here: https://10carden.ca/events/takehometheholidays2025/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/take-home-the-holidays-3/
CATEGORIES:Art Sales,Visual Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20251124T220145Z
CREATED:20251124T220145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T220145Z
UID:48521-1765710000-1765728000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market
DESCRIPTION:Punk Rock Flea Market is here\, bringing their popular event back to the Guelph Farmers’ Market! \nMore info here: https://10carden.ca/events/punk-rock-flea-market-2/
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/punk-rock-flea-market-2/
CATEGORIES:Art Sales,Visual Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20251212T201904Z
CREATED:20251212T201904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T201904Z
UID:48644-1765458000-1765461600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Practice-based Perspectives | Creative Research with Michelle Wilson and John Phillips
DESCRIPTION:What is creative research\, and how can it be understood\, supported\, and sustained? How does practice-based inquiry contribute to universities’ capacity to address pressing global challenges? Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph on Thursday\, December 11 at 1 pm for the first in a series of dialogues involving varied faculty members and examining diverse sites of research—from artworks\, performance\, and film to exhibitions\, theatre\, and research labs—while exploring the role and impact of creative research. \nIn this session\, Dr. Michelle Wilson and Dr. John Phillips will discuss their distinct research questions and processes\, reflecting on how creative approaches generate new forms of knowledge. Focusing on Wilson’s work on view in AGG’s current exhibition Reworldings and Phillips’s recent projects including the spherical growroom designed for the Vaccarino Centre for Student Wellness\, the conversation will consider how creative research interpolates artistic practice and scholarly inquiry\, outlining conceptual frameworks\, methodologies\, and emerging opportunities for funding and institutional support. \nPresented by the Art Gallery of Guelph with the support of the School of Theatre\, English\, and Creative Writing at the University of Guelph. \n~ \nImage details (left to right): Michelle Wilson & Yancey Kaskamin\, Yancey (detail)\, 2024\, marten hide\, industrial wool felt\, wool roving (wet and needle felted)\, shoelace\, embroidery thread\, imitation sinew\, conductive thread\, microprocessor. Courtesy of the artist | John Phillips\, Archie (detail)\, 2024\, CNC-cut and hand-finished wood\, plants. Courtesy of the artist
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/practice-based-perspectives-creative-research-with-michelle-wilson-and-john-phillips/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Guelph\, 358 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 1Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Art,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery of Guelph":MAILTO:info@artgalleryofguelph.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T133000
DTSTAMP:20251124T212914Z
CREATED:20251124T212914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T212914Z
UID:48514-1765454400-1765459800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Holiday Centerpieces with Leah Olsen-Kent\, Art Gallery of Guelph
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create festive dinner table displays with artist Leah Olsen-Kent! \nHosted by the AGG Volunteer Association\, join Leah Olsen-Kent from Fleuristic and Leah Olsen-Kent Art as she demonstrates how to create fresh centerpieces and arrangements – perfect for your holiday table this festive season. These arrangements\, along with others\, will be available to purchase after the demonstration. \nLeah has been beautifying the Guelph community and Tri-City area with seasonal arrangements for both indoors and out and for 30 years. \nNo registration is required; all are welcome to attend. Join us for this opportunity to learn from a seasoned artist and elevate your dinner table displays this holiday season! \nHoliday Centrepieces with Leah Olsen-Kent
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/holiday-centerpieces-with-leah-olsen-kent-art-gallery-of-guelph/
CATEGORIES:Visual Art,Workshops
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