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SUMMARY:Giddy Up: Queer Line Dancing Party
DESCRIPTION:Nothing beats a summer’s eve of queer line dancing! Giddy Up is back for another rodeo at the Guelph Farmers Market on Saturday\, August 9! \nWhether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or a newly minted cowpoke\, there will be line dance lessons for all ages and experiences\, all night long. Giddy Up is run by and for queer and trans folks – join\, and find community on the dance floor \nTickets are offered on a sliding scale – take advantage of the early bird special with tickets from $10-15 until July 26! Click here to purchase tickets.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/giddy-up-queer-line-dancing-party/
LOCATION:Guelph Farmers’ Market\, 2 Gordon Street\, Guelph\, N1H 4G7
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T113000
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SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On August 8 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden\, The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome storytelling icons June Brown and Anna Kerz\, with prelude entertainment by Paul Caufield. \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-12/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T193000
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SUMMARY:155\,578 Artist Socials: Lens-based Media
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph for 155\,578 | Artist Socials: Lens-based Media – a casual evening of creativity\, conversation\, and community. \nDrop in August 7\, 5:30–7:30 pm to connect with fellow artists\, share your process\, ask questions\, and build your creative circle. Hosted by Curator of Contemporary Art Erin Szikora\, this is your chance to engage with the exhibition 155\,578 in a whole new way.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/155578-artist-socials-lens-based-media/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Guelph\, 358 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 1Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T200000
DTSTAMP:20250723T124804Z
CREATED:20250723T124804Z
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SUMMARY:Mapping the Diaspora: Exploring Arab Identity Through Art + Activism
DESCRIPTION:Come join Art Not Shame for the third workshop from their Art for Social Change series\, generously supported by OPIRG Guelph! This participatory artmaking workshop\, titled Mapping the Diaspora: Exploring Arab Identity Through Art + Activism\, will be led by Mryam AlSaad. \nFREE\, Spaces limited – Register/RSVP here! \nMryam AlSaad invites members of the Arab diaspora to explore and reclaim their identities through creative expression\, dialogue\, and collective art-making. \nThrough mixed-media storytelling\, participants will trace their histories\, celebrate their roots\, and engage with questions of displacement\, identity\, justice\, and representation\nBy layering art with activism\, the workshop becomes a space where healing and transformation are possible\, and where the diverse experiences of the Arab diaspora can be seen\, shared\, and honoured\nMryam AlSaad is an Arab professional working in sustainability\, climate action\, and non-profit. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of GAIA\, a non-profit organization based in Guelph that aims to educate\, advocate and create social change. She was selected as a Changemaker for the Planet by CxC and Apple for the MENA region in 2024. She is passionate about art\, music and the intersection of identity and urbanism.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/mapping-the-diaspora-exploring-arab-identity-through-art-activism/
LOCATION:Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St North\, Guelph\, N1H 4E9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T190000
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SUMMARY:Art in the Arb: Summer Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the lush summer season through your art practice. This session invites you to look at vibrant colors\, layered views\, and lively plant growth through your preferred media and interpretation. Capture the summer season through your chosen artistic lens. Hosted by Mikaela Ryan\, this is an opportunity to create outdoors in a unique setting. Open to any medium or level of experience! \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nOpen-air\, open-media creative session in a scenic setting.\nFlexible and welcoming for any medium\nCreate something in response to nature’s rhythm—whether through literal depictions or personal interpretations\nBring your own art supplies\n\nClick Here to Register for a Workshop \nPlease note: This program includes a self-directed creative session without formal artistic instruction. We will provide a plein air location\, introduction to our collections\, and a theme. You bring your artistic eye and anything you need for your creative! Assure these are supplies that you can carry. \n*Maximum 20 adults. Registrants must be age 14+. \nLearn more about our Art in the Arb Program
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-in-the-arb-summer-landscape/
LOCATION:Arboretum (University of Guelph)\, 200 Arboretum Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250802T113000
DTSTAMP:20250606T164800Z
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SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On August 2 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden\, for a special children’s programme\, The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome Family Friendly Storytelling “Under the Magic Ash” with Sarah Abusarar and Mary McCullum Baldaraso\, and prelude sing-a-long with Larry Gibbs. \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-11/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T113000
DTSTAMP:20250609T202407Z
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SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On August 1 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden \, The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome local Don Conibear and international teller Sarah Abusarar. With prelude entertainment by The Silver Strummers. \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-10/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T210000
DTSTAMP:20250722T154817Z
CREATED:20250722T154817Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nFor the Guelph Arts Council’s very first event in our new office\, our summer co-op student Claire is proud to be organizing a Youth Open Mic to give youth a platform to showcase their art and connect with other young artists in the Guelph community. Because it can be intimidating to perform and share your art with other people\, especially when you’re young\, Claire hopes this event will help youth gain confidence and connect with other young artists in the community. She is very grateful to the Guelph Arts Council team in providing the space\, and guiding her through the process of creating this event.  \nThe Youth Open Mic will be taking place on July 31st from 7-9pm at the new home of the Guelph Arts Council\, in the Old Quebec St Shoppes. While acts are open to artists ages 18 and under\, all ages are welcome and encouraged to come and watch the show. The event is open to a variety of art forms whether it be music\, spoken word\, visual art\, monologues or more.  \nClick here to Register and/or RSVP! \n  \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/youth-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Guelph Arts Council\, 55 Wyndham Street N\, Guelph
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T193000
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SUMMARY:"Art as We Are: Creative Community Care" Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Not Shame for the closing reception of Art as We Are: Creative Community Care! \nThurs\, July 31\n5:30–7:30 PM\nGuelph Civic Museum \nCelebrate the closing of this powerful community exhibition featuring 200+ local creators across three collaborative projects (2020–2024)\, and hear from Art Not Shame ED Michelle Peek in a short reflective talk. \nFree & drop-in — all are welcome!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-as-we-are-creative-community-care-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T160435Z
CREATED:20250610T160435Z
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SUMMARY:Art in the Arb: Preserved Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:Draw inspiration from The Arboretum’s preserved plant collections. Herbarium samples offer a unique lens through which to explore structure\, subtle colours\, and preserved memory. Join us indoors with unique\, curated samples and explore a diverse array of plant species\, many of which were collected on The Arboretum’s grounds decades ago. This session provides a calm indoor space where participants can create detailed or interpretive work inspired by our herbarium. Hosted by Mikaela Ryan\, this is an opportunity to create outdoors in a unique setting. Open to any medium or level of experience! \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nIndoor\, open-media session using preserved plant specimens as reference\nA calm setting ideal for detailed or reflective work\nInspiration from The Arboretum’s pressed botanical collections and new familiarity with our work and history\nBring your own art supplies\n\nClick Here to Register for a Workshop \nPlease note: This program includes a self-directed creative session without formal artistic instruction. We will provide a plein air location\, introduction to our collections\, and a theme. You bring your artistic eye and anything you need for your creative! Assure these are supplies that you can carry. \n*Maximum 20 adults. Registrants must be age 14+. \nLearn more about our Art in the Arb Program
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-in-the-arb-preserved-inspiration/
LOCATION:Arboretum (University of Guelph)\, 200 Arboretum Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T203000
DTSTAMP:20250724T140804Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Crafty Hang
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all\, to a Queer Crafty Hang! Hosted every other Wednesday evening by Jude Akrey at the Exhibition Park Activation Station\, drop by and get creative with your queer community! \nThere will be supplies generously donated by Art Not Shame (@artnotshame) \, and some fun rec activities thanks to  Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition (@guelphneighbourhoods) ! \nBYO: blanket/ lawn chair\, water\, and art supplies if you want to work on your own project 🙂 \nMasking is encouraged and all ages are welcome!  🙂
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/queer-crafty-hang/
LOCATION:Exhibition Park\, 81 London Road West\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T203000
DTSTAMP:20250708T173955Z
CREATED:20250708T173955Z
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SUMMARY:Love & Protest: A Workshop on Revolutionary Songwriting (Part Two)
DESCRIPTION:Love & Protest: A Workshop on Revolutionary Songwriting\, led by Joni NehRita.\nTuesday\, July 22nd + Tuesday\, July 29th\, 6-8:30pm\nFREE\, Spaces limited – Register/RSVP here! \nIn the second part of this workshop\, singer/songwriter & community musician\, Joni NehRita will continue to lead participants through creative exercises to help uncover: \n* What is really important?\n* What does your voice long to say?\n* Where do our wishes and offerings differ and where do they overlap? \nThrough circle practices\, music improvisation games\, and free writing with prompts\, Joni will help guide you to writing your own revolutionary song!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/love-protest-a-workshop-on-revolutionary-songwriting-part-two/
LOCATION:Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St North\, Guelph\, N1H 4E9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T160000
DTSTAMP:20250415T195306Z
CREATED:20250415T195306Z
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SUMMARY:Band Camp Junior Guelph
DESCRIPTION:Band Camp Junior is a week-long day camp for kids in grades 1-6 who want to explore their love of music through games and demonstrations with new friends. \nAt Band Camp Junior\, kids have fun with hands-on introductory workshops with some cool instruments and experience a wide variety of music styles. Led by keen musicians and educators\, campers enjoy participating a wide variety of musical activities\, from bucket drumming to body percussion to music theory and everything in between. \nCampers will try out different types of instruments alongside dedicated music mentors. There’s also typical camp games\, projects and team-building activities. At the end of the week\, campers take part our end-of-week free mini-concert for parents and friends.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/band-camp-junior-guelph/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T160000
DTSTAMP:20250415T195131Z
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SUMMARY:Band Camp Guelph
DESCRIPTION:Bandology’s annual Band Camp is a week-long day camp for keen music students in grades 7-12 who want to improve their musical skills in the summer. \nLed by some of the best conductors\, clinicians and music teachers in southern Ontario\, teenage campers at Band Camp enjoy using top-notch music facilities to participate in warm-ups and chorales\, break-out into sectionals and small groups\, and rehearse as a full concert band. There’s also lots of fun with games\, camp projects and team-building activities.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/band-camp-guelph/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T150000
DTSTAMP:20250723T125435Z
CREATED:20250716T143527Z
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SUMMARY:Closing Reception for "Impressions Together" + Print Sale
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the closing reception and print sale for Impressions Together on July 26 from 1:00-3:00PM at 10C Shared Space (42 Carden St.). \n\nImpressions Together is the culminating exhibition from the A2A: Collaborative Print Project – an artist project that supported the exploration of printmaking for artists with developmental disabilities. \nParticipating Artists included Natalie Bieniarz\, Talia Baskin-Kesselman\, Alec MacKenzie and Jennifer Misener-Mitton. Through the project the group was mentored by local artists and facilitators\, Paige Bromby and Ahmri Vandeborne in different printmaking processes\, a body of work and writing personal artist biographies. All 6 artists worked together to each create a print series – collaborating on works together and helping each other discover their favourite parts of making art. \nPlease join in celebrating the incredible body of work created during this project and the talented artists behind the work. \nThe closing reception will also feature the unveiling of the Print Book from the project – which will include artist features\, quotes and a selection of art from the project\, curated by the artists and created with the help of PS Guelph. \nThe exhibition is up from July 3 to 26 at 10C’s Main Floor Gallery. Gallery Hours are Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM. \nThis project is generously funded by Barbara Salsberg-Matthews and Bruce Matthews through the Pay it Forward Arts Fund administered through Art Not Shame\, and the City of Guelph’s Community Arts Micro Granting Program. \nA2A (Access2Arts) is an artist-run community project by local artists Ahmri Vandeborne and Paige Bromby. Through a series of programs and workshops\, A2A seeks to provide accessible points of entry into the Guelph-Wellington visual arts scene. Providing valuable mentorship\, creative opportunities and professional development for artists with diverse abilities. Contact Ahmri and Paige at access2artsproject@gmail.com with questions about the program. \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/closing-reception-for-impressions-together/
LOCATION:10C Shared Space\, 42 Carden St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3A2\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20250722T181021Z
CREATED:20250722T181021Z
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SUMMARY:Long Dash Festival
DESCRIPTION:July 26–27 | 10 AM–3 PM
 at rare Slit Barn & ECO Centre\, Cambridge\, ON \nJoin rare and Musagetes for the second annual Long Dash Festival\, a collaborative event bringing together the worlds of art and science. At the rare Slit Barn and ECO Centre\, you will find a series of programs over two days that explore the interconnections and overlaps between arts and science while showcasing the talents of various artists\, musicians\, naturalists and scientists. An immersive two‑day celebration of creativity and curiosity\, this event brings together artists\, naturalists\, scientists\, and community members in a shared exploration of the interconnected relationships with land\, water\, and the more-than-human world. \nWhy the Long Dash?\nThe Long Dash Skipper\, Polites mystic\, is a brown and orange butterfly found in grassy habitats like meadows\, marshes\, stream banks and forest edges including on rare lands. Named after a butterfly like its sister programs – the Eastern Comma Artist in Residence and the Question Mark Fellowship – the Long Dash Festival also brings to mind punctuation\, in this case em-dashes though also perhaps en-dashes and hyphens\, all marks of connection that bring two parts into relationship with each other. \nSimilarly\, the Long Dash Festival brings together the worlds of art and science—as well as those of Musagetes and rare—to explore what happens in the overlap. \nAll activities are free to attend. Please note that registration is required for certain activities as supplies are limited.  Submitting an RSVP to other activities will help us determine numbers. \nClick here for schedule of programs\, and to RSVP by activity \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/long-dash-festival/
LOCATION:rare ECO Centre\, 768 Blair Road\, Cambridge\, Ontario\, N3H 4R8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250725T113000
DTSTAMP:20250606T163809Z
CREATED:20250606T163809Z
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SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On July 25 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden \, The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome Brampton’s Judy and Paul Caulfield and local Maryann Bailey\, with prelude entertainment by Michael Schultz. \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-9/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T193000
DTSTAMP:20250707T145529Z
CREATED:20250707T145529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T145529Z
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SUMMARY:155\,578 Artist Socials: Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph for 155\,578 | Artist Socials: Printmaking – a casual evening of creativity\, conversation\, and community. \nDrop in July 24\, 5:30–7:30 pm to connect with fellow artists\, share your process\, ask questions\, and build your creative circle. Hosted by Curator of Contemporary Art Erin Szikora\, this is your chance to engage with the exhibition 155\,578 in a whole new way.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/155578-artist-socials-printmaking/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Guelph\, 358 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 1Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T203000
DTSTAMP:20250708T172334Z
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SUMMARY:Community Cares Panel: Supporting Artists in Guelph
DESCRIPTION:Guelph cares about local artists. \nJoin us for an inspiring conversation moderated by Erin Szikora\, Curator of Contemporary Art\, on how Guelph-based organizations are building a stronger\, more vibrant creative community. Come hear from local leaders at the Art Not Shame\, Ed Video\, Guelph Tool Library\, Necessary Arts\, Otherwise Studios\, and Wyndham Art Supplies as they share insights on supporting artists and strengthening our cultural ecosystem.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/community-cares-panel-supporting-artists-in-guelph/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Guelph\, 358 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 1Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T203000
DTSTAMP:20250708T173724Z
CREATED:20250708T173724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T173724Z
UID:44794-1753207200-1753216200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Love & Protest: A Workshop on Revolutionary Songwriting (Part One)
DESCRIPTION:Love & Protest: A Workshop on Revolutionary Songwriting\, led by Joni NehRita.\nTuesday\, July 22nd + Tuesday\, July 29th\, 6-8:30pm\nFREE\, Spaces limited – Register/RSVP here! \nIn this 2 part workshop\, singer/songwriter & community musician\, Joni NehRita will lead participants through creative exercises to help uncover: \n* What is really important?\n* What does your voice long to say?\n* Where do our wishes and offerings differ and where do they overlap? \nThrough circle practices\, music improvisation games\, and free writing with prompts\, Joni will help guide you to writing your own revolutionary song! \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/love-protest-a-workshop-on-revolutionary-songwriting-part-one/
LOCATION:Art Not Shame\, 119 Wyndham St North\, Guelph\, N1H 4E9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20250507T020247Z
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UID:43965-1753207200-1753214400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community and\nprovided by local authors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing practice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\, such as\npoetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In the\nadjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON N1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to register for the\nspecific workshop that you are interested in participating before the workshop’s unique\nregistration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\nTo be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash. \nDemystifying the personal essay By Zandra Juarez\n[July 22nd 6-8pm]\nPublishing and Promoting Your Writing By Greg Rhyno\n[August 26th 6-8pm]\nThe Art of Biography and Family History By Judith Nasby\n[September 30th 6-8pm]\nWriting on Your Feet By Sharon B. Moore\nOctober 28th [6-8pm]\nThe Crafting of a Memoir By Sue Williams\n[November 25th 6-8pm]
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/2025-vocamus-writers-workshops-2/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T160213Z
CREATED:20250610T160143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T160213Z
UID:44434-1753203600-1753210800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Art in the Arb: Natural Textures and Patterns
DESCRIPTION:From bark ridges to moss carpets\, this session focuses on texture\, repetition\, and the fine details of the forest. We’ll begin with a short walk to explore natural textures\, followed by open-media creative time indoors led with samples and photographs. This session provides the opportunity to closely observe patterns\, structures\, and textures that are commonly overlooked in nature. Hosted by Mikaela Ryan\, this is an opportunity to create outdoors in a unique setting. Open to any medium or level of experience! \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nObservational walk followed by a relaxed\, open-media session\nA focus on organic patterns and tactile inspiration\nAll creative practices and media welcome\nBring your own art supplies\n\nClick Here to Register for a Workshop \nPlease note: This program includes a self-directed creative session without formal artistic instruction. We will provide a plein air location\, introduction to our collections\, and a theme. You bring your artistic eye and anything you need for your creative! Assure these are supplies that you can carry. \n*Maximum 20 adults. Registrants must be age 14+. \nLearn more about our Art in the Arb Program
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-in-the-arb-natural-textures-and-patterns/
LOCATION:Arboretum (University of Guelph)\, 200 Arboretum Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250720T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250720T160000
DTSTAMP:20250715T153812Z
CREATED:20250715T153812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T153812Z
UID:45026-1753014600-1753027200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Bike Tour + Paste Up
DESCRIPTION:Come play with Anna Gaby-Trotz and Richelle Forsey for a short ~45-minute bike ride/show & tell of their paste ups installed for CAFKA.25 around Downtown Kitchener. The bike tour begins at Red Raccoon Bike Rescue and ends at Angie’s Waterloo (closed) for a community paste up at the site of the CAFKA.23 billboard! \nTips and tricks for outdoor urban paste up will be shared\, followed by creating a collaborative piece together. Send your own image or text artworks to be ready for paste-up at the workshop. Ready-to-paste artworks and texts\, as well as paste and paste up tools will be made available at the community paste up site. \n  \nMeet at 12:30 for bike tour at 79 Joseph Street\, Kitchener ON\, N2G 1J2 (Red Raccoon Bike Rescue)  \nCommunity Paste Up at 1:45 at 47 Erb Street W\, Waterloo ON N2L 158Participants must bring their own bicycles for this tour.Joining the bike tour is not required and you can meet at Angie’s Waterloo at 1:45pm.Artwork must be received by July 15th in order for it to be printed for the workshop. PDF or JPEG files are preferredMaximum print size of 11” x 17”High resolution files work best (150-300 dpi)Email files to: thelandscapeisdead@gmail.comVisit LandscapeIsDead.com for links and more details.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/bike-tour-paste-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T224500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T224500
DTSTAMP:20250717T182009Z
CREATED:20250717T182009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T182009Z
UID:45160-1752965100-1752965100@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Ed Video is so excited to be presenting a program of 7 video art works by some of our favourite artists at the Fabulous Festival of Fringe Film this Saturday night! Taste of Ed Video is a menu dégustation of work by  the following artists: \n01. Elisa Glugosh\, “whale?\,” 2024.\n02. Evgenia Mikhaylova\, “Mimeglish\, or How to Spot a Meaning When The Sound Stands Still\,” 2022.\n03. Maria Simmons\, “Segmented Life\, Regenerative System\,” 2022.\n04. Marissa Sean Cruz\, “BILLED-A-BEAR ʕ´•ᴥ•`ʔ\,” 2021.\n05. Maddie Lychek\, “Bulge\,” 2021.\n06. Racquel Rowe\, “Bodies of Water\,” 2023.\n07. sophia bartholomew\, “short dreams\,” 2023. \nThe program will screen at 10:45pm on Saturday July 19 at Glencolton Farms as part of the festival’s 4-day program of visual art\, installation\, film\, food\, and everything in between. \nThe Fabulous Festival of Fringe Film will take place on Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory from Thursday July 17 to Sunday July 20. Check out @fabfilmfest1 for the full schedule!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/45160/
LOCATION:Ed Video Media Arts Centre\, 404 York Rd.\, Guelph\, N1E 3H4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T113000
DTSTAMP:20250609T202245Z
CREATED:20250606T163422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T202245Z
UID:44342-1752919200-1752924600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On July 19 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden for a special children’s programme\, The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome Family Friendly Storytelling “Under the Magic Ash”\, with Toronto’s Ruth Danziger\, and Beve Matson and Sya VanGeest\, with prelude sing-a-long with Larry Gibbs.  \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-8/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250720T230000
DTSTAMP:20250612T202148Z
CREATED:20250612T202148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T202148Z
UID:44496-1752859800-1753052400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Hillside 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Hillside Summer Festival is a multi-stage event with a broad artistic vision that emphasizes diversity:  of culture\, of musical heritage and style\, of age\, geography and influence. \nThis year Hillside is taking place July 18th to July 20th on Guelph Lake Island rain or shine. \nTo view this year’s line up and check out ticket options click here.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/hillside-2025/
LOCATION:Guelph Lake Conservation Area\, 7743 Conservation Rd RR4\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 6J1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T113000
DTSTAMP:20250606T162258Z
CREATED:20250606T162258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T162258Z
UID:44340-1752832800-1752838200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On July 18 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome Ruth Danziger and Lynn Torrie\, both of Toronto with prelude entertainment by Alison Lemoux. \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-7/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250712T170000
DTSTAMP:20250708T192600Z
CREATED:20250708T192600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T192600Z
UID:44807-1752325200-1752339600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Printing in the Park: Liberation Quilt
DESCRIPTION:Wild Queer Abolitionist Collective invites you to their upcoming Art Jam Gathering.\nThis event is completely free\, and everyone is welcome\, no previous art experience is necessary! This event is a drop in\, so come for as long as you would like to stay! WQAC will have snacks\, water\, and masks\, creative prompts and some printing materials available. A friendly reminder to bring any food/snacks\, (nut-free please)\, drinks\, blankets\, seating and other supplies (hats\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, etc.) that would make you feel most comfortable outdoors!  \nThe vision for this Art Jam is to block print on individual squares of fabric to create a Liberation Quilt – this art form has been deeply rooted in community practice and collective resistance\, stemming from the AIDs movement and one that has been recently used by artists and organizers in the US and Canada for Palestine and Women Against Police Brutality. What WQAC hopes for this gathering is to come together with our community to not only socialize and build relationships with one another\, but to share\, create\, and express our feelings on what could/should/would abolitionist dissent and creativity look like in Guelph and the Tri Cities.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/printing-in-the-park-liberation-quilt/
LOCATION:Royal City Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250711T113000
DTSTAMP:20250606T162021Z
CREATED:20250606T162021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T162021Z
UID:44334-1752228000-1752233400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales
DESCRIPTION:On July 11 at 10:00 am at the Guelph Enabling Garden The Guelph Guild of Storytellers welcome Toronto’s duet tellers\, Meryl Arbing and Jean Bubba\, with prelude entertainment by singer/songwriter Ian Reid. \nThe Guelph Guild of Storytellers  and the Guelph Enabling Garden have announced their line-up for this summer’s Tea ‘n’ Tales. Beginning June 13\, seniors (and others) are invited to the 14 Fridays of storytelling\, to hear 28 tellers: some local\, some regional\, some from afar. Members of the audience should bring a lawn chair and their own mug for a free coffee (courtesy of Planet Bean)\, and occasional complimentary treats.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-6/
LOCATION:Guelph Enabling Garden\, 681 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Y8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T193000
DTSTAMP:20250724T144749Z
CREATED:20250724T144749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T144749Z
UID:44607-1752168600-1755804600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:155\,578 | Artist Socials
DESCRIPTION:Join Curator of Contemporary Art Erin Szikora for a series of casual\, drop-in socials that activate AGG’s current exhibition 155\,578 through community dialogue and artist exchange. Pop by the gallery to connect with other makers working in your medium\, share knowledge\, ask questions\, and form connections. All are welcome and light refreshments will be provided. \n\n155\,578 | Artist Socials: Drawing and Painting\nJuly 10\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm \n155\,578 | Artist Socials: Printmaking\nJuly 24\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm \n155\,578 | Artist Socials: Lens-based Media\nAugust 7\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm \n155\,578 | Artist Socials: Sculpture\, Textile\, and Installation\nAugust 21\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/155578-artist-socials/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Guelph\, 358 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 1Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Interactive,Visual Art
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