"Canada's most beautiful arts centre"
Built on the banks of Shaw's Creek, this national-award-winning heritage
building is now "a jewel in the crown of the GTA's arts scene". The
Alton Mill is home to some 25 studio artists,
galleries, a heritage
museum, cafe and
unique shops, while the industrial-chic
ambiance makes it the perfect venue to host your event.
Come experience the Alton Mill Arts Centre, and be inspired!
What's On This week...
Happy Victoria Day! The Mill will be open Saturday, Sunday & Monday this coming weekend from 10am - 5pm.
Transfigurations opens in The Bartlett Gallery this Wednesday and runs until June 10. This abstract exhibition features artists Jeanette Luchese, Aaron Rose, Janice Tayler and glass artist Greg Locke. Meet the artists during the opening reception next Saturday May 26 from 1pm - 4pm.
The Dam Gallery presents Spirit of the Moment with artists Iris Casey, Pete Herlihy, Sue Powell. Opening reception Saturday from 1pm - 4pm.
The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival comes to the Alton Mill for the first time. Come out to see emerging blues musician Lyric Dubee and his mesmerizing guitar skills! Lyric performs at 4pm on Saturday June 2.
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New Alton Mill Tenants
Welcome to the newest arrivals at the Mill!
Shannah Rose designer clothing has moved into studio 101 on the main floor of the Mill. Owner Shannah Davison will be designing, making and selling her one of a kind creations here in the Mill.
Photographers Simon Burn and George Church have moved into studio 216.
The Frontline Media offices are now located in the Mill. Katie Burchell will be putting together her popular magazines Caledon Living and Orangeville Living, in studio 216.
Last but not least, wood-turner, Randy McLeod has joined glass-worker Bridget Wilson in studio 208.
This year's winners of the Business for the Arts Parnership awards were anounced on March 28, 2012. The Alton Mill Arts Centre was honoured with one of these six national awards.
We were thrilled to receive the Globe and Mail award for the Best Entrepreneurial Partnership. It recognizes a business “that has taken an entrepreneurial approach to partnering with the arts” and realized “a challenging project or innovative goal”. Seaton Group was named for its partnership with Headwaters Arts for the “revitalization and creation of the Alton Mill Arts Centre”.
More than 400 guests from across Canada will gather to celebrate at an awards Gala at the Carlu in Toronto on Thursday, October 4, 2012.
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Here is a look into a recent Wedding that was hosted here and captured by the talented photographer Tara McMullen. This couple was married within the stone walls of the Waterfall Courtyard. They moved indoors into the Millrace Room for a Cocktail Reception as the final details were being setup upstairs in the Bartlett Gallery for their dinner. After an amazing dinner with the most unique and romantic ambience, the guests moved downstairs where they danced the night away with our very own Dj & Wedding planner extraodinaire, Laura Forbes. (she is also our in house coordinator)
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