Huntsville Art Society

HAS at Hospice: Jen Alexis
2024-03-01 - 2024-04-30 | Hospice Huntsville – Algonquin Grace residential hospice, 100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1H7, Canada
Jennifer is a newcomer to the art scene, after she chose to lean on her talents as an instrument of healing after a vertebrae was removed from her neck with a diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy and syringomyelia: art has been pouring out ever since. Jennifer‘s painting techniques are adapted to her neurological function (on any given day) and are as varied as her symptoms as a result. Within the ‘Wendy Collection’, Jennifer has produced artwork with her right hand, her left hand, paintbrushes, and her fingers. When she can’t paint she sings. This Art collection is inspired by her time living in a lake house owned by the family of her friend Wendy, because of the rock solid generosity and friendship that’s characteristic of Muskoka’s intergenerational culture. This show is dedicated to her memory.

Exhibition: From the Collection of...#2 (MON-FRI 10-4:30)
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-27 | Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1A1, Canada
Make your way to the Partners Hall Gallery to browse selected works from the collections of local art lovers:

Catherine & Ken Cole
Kelly Haywood & Jackie Lovegrove
Pam MacKenzie
Joanne Osborne & Kim Scott
Helena Renwick
Sam & Chris Sullivan
Kirsty Williamson

Be sure to join us for the reception on Friday, March 15 from 5-7 p.m.!
Note that the gallery may be closed on occasion for special events.

RECEPTION: From the Collection of...#2
2024-03-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1A1, Canada
Join local art lovers:

Catherine & Ken Cole
Kelly Haywood & Jackie Lovegrove
Pam MacKenzie
Joanne Osborne & Kim Scott
Helena Renwick
Sam & Chris Sullivan
Kirsty Williamson

for the reception of From the Collection of…#2, featuring works from their personal collections.
Can’t make it to the reception? View these works at your leisure, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Note that the gallery may be closed on occasion for private events.)

Stone carving amulet workshop for adults & teens with Elise Muller
2024-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Arts at the Albion, 100 Muskoka Rd. North, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Learn the ancient craft of stone carving amulets which can be worn as a necklace or carried as a touch stone.
Choose from a variety of carving stones such as alabaster and soapstone. Design a shape that is special to you or brings you luck and shape the stone with hacksaws, rasps, and rifflers.
You will learn to polish your amulet with various grits of waterproof sandpapers and finish it off with beeswax-based polish. A hole can be drilled and cording tied with adjustable knots to wear as a necklace.
Contact instructor Elise Muller to register: 705-783-0457 or lauraelisemuller@gmail.com.

Exhibition: The Journey by Brenda Turnour (MON-FRI, 10-4:30)
2024-03-27 - 2024-04-29 | Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1A1, Canada
View Brenda’s works at your leisure Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Note that the gallery may be closed on occasion for events, and will also be closed over the holidays.)
View more of Brenda’s work at huntsvilleart.ca/artist/brenda-turnour.

OPENING RECEPTION: The Journey by Brenda Turnour
2024-04-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1A1, Canada
Join HAS member Brenda Turnour for the opening reception of her exhibition, The Journey.
Can’t make it? View Brenda’s works at your leisure Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Note that Partners Hall may be closed on occasion for private events.)

Member exhibition: The Quiet Season by Elizabeth Johnson
2024-04-14 13:30 - 16:30 | Elizabeth Johnson Art Gallery, 1009 Clan MacKay Road, Dorset, Ontario, P0A 1E0, Canada
Join HAS member Elizabeth Johnson for her exhibition, The Quiet Season.
When: Sunday, April 14 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Artist’s talk at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Elizabeth Johnson Art Gallery / Pizza on Earth, 1009 Clan MacKay Road, Dorset ON
Refreshments provided.
Learn more about Elizabeth’s work here and at elizabethjohnson.ca.

EXHIBITION: In the Presence Of: Works by Chris Pirie and Christa Boothby-Raisbeck (MON-FRI 10-4:30)
2024-04-29 - 2024-05-31 | Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1A1, Canada
View the works of Chris and Christa at your leisure Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Note that the gallery may be closed on occasion for events or holidays.)
View more of Chris’s work in our Artist Directory at huntsvilleart.ca/artist/chris-pirie.

OPENING RECEPTION: In the Presence Of by Chris Pirie and Christa Boothby-Raisbeck
2024-04-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1A1, Canada
Join HAS members Chris Pirie and Christa Boothby-Raisbeck for the opening reception of their exhibition, In the Presence Of.
Can’t make it? View their works at your leisure Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Note that Partners Hall may be closed on occasion for private events.)

HAS at Hospice: Cheryl Hamel
2024-05-01 - 2024-06-30 | Hospice Huntsville – Algonquin Grace residential hospice, 100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1H7, Canada
HAS member Cheryl Hamel is showing some of her work at Algonquin Grace residential hospice in May and June. Learn more about her work at: huntsvilleart.ca/artist/cheryl-hamel.
Our partnership with Hospice Huntsville is one way the Huntsville Art Society is facilitating opportunities for promoting and growing visual arts in the community.

HAS at HPL: the Muskoka Printmaker Collective
2024-05-08 - 2024-06-05 | Huntsville Public Library, 7 Minerva Street East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1W4, Canada
The Huntsville Art Society presents the Muskoka Printmaker Collective at Huntsville Public Library.
Make your way to 7 Minerva Street during library hours to see the works of Christina MacBean (Butterfly Way Studio), Dawn Huddlestone (Birch Notes Creative), Elise Muller (Stone Tree Studio), and Karen Gray (The Potter’s Studio) before June 5!

Transforming Karma Into Calling: an exhibition by Caroline Butson (Mon-Fri)
2024-05-20 - 2024-08-15 | The HUB, 1 Crescent Road, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1Z6, Canada
From May 20 until mid-August at The HUB, HAS member Caroline Butson presents Transforming Karma Into Calling, spanning more than 30 years of her life’s creative journey as she continues to explore the harmonics of sound with colour. Located at 1 Crescent Road, the exhibition is open for viewing between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Our Space: an art tour by Sylvia Kerschl and Helena Renwick
2024-05-25 - 2024-05-26 | Ontario
Take a mini studio tour with HAS members Sylvia Kerschl and Helena Renwick. Visit their respective studios on May 25 from 11-4 and May 26 from 12-3 to see where they make art magic happen.
120 Hunters Bay Drive and 352 Falcon Road in Huntsville.

OPENING SALE: Square Foot North show & fundraiser
2024-06-01 14:00 - 16:00 | HfA Studio, 58 Main St E (at the back facing River Mill Park), Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
Square Foot North is back! This fundraiser will support local artists, the Huntsville Art Society, and Huntsville Festival of the Arts.
Join us for an opening reception and sale on June 1, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. at the HfA Studio at the back of 58 Main St. E (off Dara Howell Way across from River Mill Park).
See the show catalogue here.

Square Foot North show & fundraiser (THURS-SUN, 12-4 p.m.)
2024-06-02 - 2024-06-30 | HfA Studio, 58 Main St E (at the back facing River Mill Park), Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
Square Foot North is back! This fundraiser will support local artists, the Huntsville Art Society, and Huntsville Festival of the Arts.
Join us Thursdays-Sundays during the ART CRAWL in June from 2-4 p.m. at the HfA Studio at the back of 58 Main St. E (off Dara Howell Way across from River Mill Park).
See the show catalogue here.

Yoga and Watercolour Paint Night with Carrie Schiffler
2024-06-19 17:30 - 20:00 | The Serenity Studio, #1A, 15 Manominee Street, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
30 minutes of simple stretching and deep breathing followed by two hours of guided watercolour exploration. The focus will be on ‘going with the flow’ to create a semi-abstract landscape.
$65 includes all materials. Bring your own beverage.

Views from the Edge of the Earth: a presentation by Wendie Donabie
2024-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 | The Tom, Campus Trails, 23 Campus Trail, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
Author/artist Wendie Donabie presents a new nature-inspired book

On Tuesday, June 25, at 2 p.m., meet author/artist Wendie Donabie in the Social Room at The Tom condos at Campus Trails (23 Campus Trail, Huntsville). Wendie will share her journey to the publication of her nature-inspired book, Views from the Edge of the Earth. Inspired by her love of the natural world, the poet combined 76 images of her paintings and photographs along with 78 poetic reflections to create her book.

Views from the Edge of the Earth is a call to action for everyday people. Her book will be available to purchase.

“We live in a world of incredible beauty, remarkable in its biodiversity from microscopic to gigantic life. Yet, we’re killing our planet with the waste and harm we’ve done — habitat lost, and species gone or fading fast. In Views from the Edge of the Earth, Wendie share the beauty, the joy and, at times, the pain Wendie experiences in living every day. Written in a simple, straightforward style, the collection begins with a dire vision but ends with a message of hope. Some entries may cause you to think differently, others may simply bring a smile to your face.” (An excerpt from the Introduction to Views from the Edge of the Earth.)

You can follow Wendie’s creative journey on www.WendieDonabie.com, www.WendieDonabie.ca, Facebook, and Instagram.

EXHIBITION: Brushes With Algonquin
2024-06-29 - 2024-07-24 | Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1A1, Canada
HAS members Terri Howell, Janine Marson, Rick Biggs, and Ken Biggs present a collection of works inspired by Algonquin Park, created in watercolour, oil, and wood. Stop in at your leisure, Mon-Sat from 10-4:30. (Note that Partners Hall may be closed on occasion for private events.)

A Brush With Algonquin: WOW! Works in Wood, Oil, and Water (Mon-Fri 10-4:30 and some Saturdays)
2024-07-01 - 2024-07-25 | Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1A1, Canada
A Brush with Algonquin: WOW! Works in Wood, Oil and Water will take place at Partners Hall in the Algonquin Theatre from July 1-25. Artists Janine Marson, Ken and Rick Biggs, and Terri Howell present paintings and wood turning that reflect their time spent in Algonquin Park and area. Peruse their works at your leisure Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and some Saturdays. (Note that the gallery may be closed on occasion for events or holidays.)
And be sure to join them for an opening reception on Wednesday, July 3 from 4-6 p.m.!

OPENING RECEPTION: A Brush With Algonquin: WOW! Works in Wood, Oil, and Water
2024-07-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1A1, Canada
Join artists Janine Marson, Ken and Rick Biggs, and Terri Howell for the opening reception of A Brush with Algonquin: WOW! Works in Wood, Oil and Water.
Can’t make it? Peruse their works at your leisure Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and some Saturdays. (Note that the gallery may be closed on occasion for events or holidays.)

OPENING RECEPTION: Brushes With Algonquin
2024-07-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1A1, Canada
Join HAS members Terri Howell, Janine Marson, Rick Biggs, and Ken Biggs for the opening of Brushes With Algonquin, a collection of works inspired by Algonquin Park, created in watercolour, oil, and wood.
Can’t make it for the opening? Stop in at your leisure, Mon-Sat from 10-4:30. (Note that Partners Hall may be closed on occasion for private events.)

Heritage workshop series: Printmaking
2024-07-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Muskoka Heritage Place, 88 Brunel Road, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1R1, Canada
Delve into the history of printmaking at Muskoka Heritage Place with Muskoka Printmaker Collective artist Christina MacBean!
Learn the basics of historical printmaking and print your own keepsake! Participants in this workshop will learn beginner-friendly techniques, from transferring an image from an engraving block, learning what it was like to use lead type, to using the appropriate tools for inking and printing. Space is limited so register here today!

Driftwood Sculpture Workshop with Jerry Friedman
2024-07-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Jerry Friedman’s studio, 1409 Billie Bear Road, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
Discover the creative world of driftwood sculpture. Bring one of your own pieces or select one from my collection (or both). We will explore the process of driftwood sculpture from the selection of your piece, to cleaning, sanding, and to ultimate display.
Driftwood sculpture was developed by the First Nations on the Pacific West Coast. The driftwood we find in our lakes has been in the water and sand for tens or hundreds of years and is covered in silt and algae. It has often been discoloured by the iron in the water. It is only with cleaning and sanding that the wood begins to reveal its underlying texture and grain. A natural oil finish further highlights the dramatic beauty of the wood.
You will work on your pieces in the workshop and learn additional skills that will be helpful in working on sculptures in the future. You also will be provided resource material for further learning and skill development.
For more information on my work visit my website : https://artistsofthelimberlost.ca/studios/jerry-friedman-driftwood-sculpture/
Date: July 6, 2024, 2-4 p.m.
Cost: $40 adults, $20 teens
Location: My workshop on 1409 Billie Bear Road is an easy 25 minute drive east of Huntsville.
To register, email jerryfriedman@rogers.com or call 416-789-1459.

Bloom: a mixed media collage workshop with Delight Rogers
2024-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Annex, 27 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Celebrate the season with Delight Rogers. Learn how to transform unique materials into your own whimsical bloom in this mixed media art-making event!
These whimsical blooms open up endless possibilities for your own mixed media creations. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, this live event is open to all.
In ‘Bloom’, we embrace the unexpected and allow serendipity to be our guide. Imperfections are celebrated, and every bloom bears the unique imprint of its creator.
Let’s gather, explore new materials, and create unique Blooms together! (✿◠‿◠)
Register here. Supplies included.

Palette Knife Painting Class with Sylvia Kerschl
2024-07-17 09:00 - 13:00 | The Serenity Studio, #1A, 15 Manominee Street, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
Sylvia Kerschl is hosting a 4-hour workshop in palette knife painting. Some skill level at painting is preferable. If you wish to learn a little about how to wield a knife, Sylvia would love for you to join her! Cost is $60 per person. Bring your own materials.
More info available by emailing sylvia5005@gmail.com.

Heritage workshop series: Cyanotypes
2024-07-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Muskoka Heritage Place, 88 Brunel Road, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1R1, Canada
Delve into the history of cyanotypes at Muskoka Heritage Place with Muskoka Printmaker Collective artist Dawn Huddlestone!
Dawn is a printmaker, photographer and biologist by training, with a particular interest in alternative processes, historical techniques, and the ways in which art and nature can interact. Learn the basics of this historical printmaking technique and print your own photograms to take home! Participants in this workshop will learn beginner-friendly techniques of this early photographic process – no experience required. All materials are provided, and participants are also welcome to bring their own fresh or dried natural materials (leaves, flowers, or feathers, for example) to print.
Space is limited so register here today! (Note that this workshop is weather dependent – in the event of rain, the workshop will be cancelled and participant fees will be refunded.)

EXHIBITION Impressions: A Printmaking Primer (M-F 10-4:30 and Sat 12-4)
2024-07-25 - 2024-08-27 | Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1A1, Canada
Impressions: A Printmaking Primer will take place at Partners Hall in the Algonquin Theatre from July 25-August 26, 2024. Printmakers Christina MacBean and Dawn Huddlestone invite you to explore the world of printmaking, including woodcut, linocut, lithography, intaglio, cyanotype, lumen prints, and more!
Peruse their works at your leisure Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. (Note that the gallery may be closed on occasion for events or holidays.)
And be sure to join them for an opening reception on Saturday, August 3 from 2-4 p.m.!

Acrylic Painting with Helena Renwick
2024-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 | The Serenity Studio, #1A, 15 Manominee Street, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
This is an intermediate acrylic painting course to be held on Thursday, July 25 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Serenity Studio. Artist Helena Renwick will help you to see landscapes in a new way. Students will spend the day learning how to paint with bold colours and large brushes in a friendly and inviting setting.
Students will be working on a large canvas of 16″ x 20″.
At the end of the day, all work will be shared with the group, and an informal gentle discussion will be held for everyone to contribute their thoughts.
The cost is $85.00. Etransfer welcome to helena.renwick07@gmail.com.
Material list to follow upon registration.

OPENING RECEPTION Impressions: A Printmaking Primer
2024-08-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 1A1, Canada
Join HAS members Christina MacBean and Dawn Huddlestone for the opening reception of Impressions: A Printmaking Primer, including an artists’ talk exploring the world of printmaking.
Can’t make it for the opening? Stop in at your leisure, Mon-Fri from 10-4:30 and Sat 12-4. (Note that Partners Hall may be closed on occasion for private events.)

Watercolours & Ink Workshop with Brenda Behan Turnour
2024-08-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskoka Chautauqua Festival, 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere, Ontario, P0B 1B0, Canada
Join HAS member Brenda Behan Turnour for a watercolours & ink workshop at the Muskoka Chautauqua Festival.
For a supplies list and/or to sign up, contact Jeff Kilgour at Martin’s Framing in Bracebridge at 705 204-9663.
For more info, feel free to call Brenda at 705 789-3636
