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Guelph Arts Council Historical Walking ToursFor over 30 years, Guelph Arts Council has promoted the cultural heritage of Guelph by offering six different walking tours on selected Sundays from April to October (excluding July). The tours are a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to learn about Guelph’s history while taking in the beautiful architectural and natural features of the city. Available on each tour is a booklet of historical information and architectural drawings, which allows self-guided tours and makes a wonderful keepsake. Downloadable booklets are also available.Tours and booklets are $5 each. Booklets are also available at Guelph Arts Council, The Bookshelf, and Guelph Civic Museum. 2020 tours begin Sunday, April 26. Additional dates and times will be announced. Tickets can be purchased from the Tour Guide, or in advance through GAC’s Events Calendar. Interested in a private tour for your group? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 519-836-3280. Sponsored by Sleeman Breweries and Downtown Guelph Business Association |
 | WorkshopsGuelph Arts Council offers workshops on a variety of topics, and networking opportunities for Guelph’s creative community. Check Eventbrite and Facebook to see most up to date workshops https://www.facebook.com/pg/GuelphArtsCouncil/events/ Be sure to subscribe to our e-news list and social media channels so you'll hear about what's happening right away.Photo Credits: Melissa Gobeil |
 | The Guelph Emerging Artist Mentorship ProjectThe Guelph Emerging Artist Mentorship Project (GEAMP) is a partnership of Guelph Arts Council (GAC) and the University of Guelph School of Fine Art and Music (SOFAM) that supports emerging artists in the critical transition to professional life. Through the project, emerging musicians, visual artists, and cultural managers work with established-artist mentors to develop the professional networks and business and management skills needed for creative careers in Guelph. The collaboration has provided emerging artists, musicians, and cultural managers with valuable opportunities to work creatively with each other and with established arts professionals, as well as promote their work and gain experience in curation, social media, marketing/publicity, graphic design, and more. Participants in the project include SOFAM fourth-year students and recent grads, as well as other emerging Guelph-Wellington artists. They have a discipline focus in visual or media arts, music, or cultural management. In 2017 the project was launched with support from Ontario150 Partnership Project, and has continued with RBC support. In each round, the emerging artists’ experience culminates in a group exhibition of their work that they plan, promote, and install with support from their mentors. Since 2017 the Guelph Emerging Artist Mentorship Project has paired 48 emerging musicians, visual artists, and cultural managers with established-artist mentors. GAC and SOFAM are grateful for project support from the RBC Emerging Artists Project, which helps artists bridge the gap from emerging to established. Artists interested in the program are invited to contact Guelph Arts Council at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 519-836-3280. |
