On Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Massey Group ‘Friends of the Mouth’ will be holding their second annual Art in the Park at the Mouth Park in Massey. This year’s event is partnered with the Massey-Walford Horticultural Society.
Along with 20 talented local artists and vendors, the horticultural society is holding a gigantic plant sale that promises to offer a treasure trove of garden variety plants for those looking to enhance their flower gardens.
The Massey-Walford Horticultural Society is well known in the area for its annual flower shows as well as for planting flowers at the Heritage Park in Massey, the public library and the post office. The horticultural society has been active in beautifying the Massey/Walford area for 59 years. Their participation in the Art in the Park is sure to be an added plus for those attending.
Local artists and vendors include Marlena’s Crafty Creations, Happy Camper Soap Co., Huron Shores Bedding, Wild Soul Handmade, Popeye Lane Preserves and Creations by Kayla. As well there will be an information table on the Massey Agricultural Society. Local artist Emily Morin will be showcasing her artwork at the event. Dianne Emiry will be returning this year with her ever-popular ‘Musical Zoo,’ an interactive display of musical instruments from around the world. Other artists and musicians will be announced before the event.
Aside from the detailed planning and the establishment of an outdoor event such as the upcoming Art in The Park at the Mouth Park in Massey, organizers are tasked with many other jobs. Jobs include setting the date for the event, getting the word out to the public, and perhaps most important of all, finding, booking and scheduling artists to perform or display their wares at the event. This is no easy task. Friends of the Mouth group has tackled the job again this year and are all set with performers, vendors, artists and crafters scheduled for the second annual Art in The Park at the Mouth Park in Massey.
With the founding organizer Jayson Stewart moving out of the area this month, Lindie Wither-Weston has been handed the reins from Stewart to continue the event. Wither-Weston is inviting everyone to come out the Mouth Park on Saturday, June 18 to enjoy the beauty of the park and wander around the many set ups of artists and vendors. It promises to be a fun-filled day for everyone.
Anyone wanting to participate with their talents either as an artist, a musician, or a vendor may contact Lindie Wither-Weston at friendsofmouthpark@gmail.com or 519-820-9298.
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Last Thursday night, art appreciators and party-circuit regulars descended on the AGO for the gallery’s annual Arts Bash. In addition to raising $1.1 million for the museum, the event celebrated new exhibitions of works by Brooklyn-based artist KAWS (a.k.a. Brian Donnelly, who was in attendance) and the late American pop artist Keith Haring. Here’s a look at what went down and who turned out.
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The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) will begin its public talk series this evening as the Honourable Patricia Bovey presents Western Voices in Canadian Art: The Land, Culture, and Reconciliation at 7 p.m.
This event is free to AGA members, although space is limited so tickets should be reserved in advance. Admission for the general public is $15. Tickets may be reserved at the gallery located at 10 East St., by phone at 705-949-9067, or online.
Patricia Bovey, LLD, FRSA, RCMA, is former director of the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. She has spent decades working in the arts and culture sector. Bovey was also an adjunct professor of Art History at the University of Winnipeg.
She writes and lectures widely on Canadian art; she was on the board of the National Gallery of Canada, and she served as the president of the board at the University of Manitoba. Patricia Bovey was a member of the Senate of Canada in 2016-2023.
Her latest book, Western Voices in Canadian Art, was published in spring of this year. The book is available for purchase at the Gallery Shop.
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It can be seen on the first floor atrium.
The project was made possible by a $10,000 Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage Funding grant, through the government’s 2023 commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation program.
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