Headwaters Arts Festival

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One of the most respected festivals in Ontario opens its doors once again as we celebrate our 20th year. The Festival features performances, book readings, workshops, open studio tours and other art events at multiple venues throughout the Headwaters Region. This year, the main event, our Juried Art Show & Sale returns to the award winning Alton Mill Arts Centre for three weeks. 

Mark your calendars to see this and make it a day trip or stay overnight at one of our luxury resorts. While here, take the time to enjoy all that Headwaters has to offer from the magnificent fall colours, great local foods, wines, beers and ciders!

OPENING GALA RECEPTION: Friday, September 16th at 6:30pm 

Tickets: $50 (tax inclusive) Available at: Headwaters Arts Gallery – Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen Street W., Alton Village and BookLore – 121 First Street, Orangeville. To purchase tickets online, click here.

This year's fundraising Gala will showcase amazing new works juried into this prestigious Art Show and Sale. Listen to live musical performances while having an opportunity to meet the artists. Enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. Through ticket sales & art purchases you are supporting Canadian art!

JURIED ART SHOW & SALE

After the Gala Reception the Juried Show & Sale will continue to the end of the Festival.

This year our panel of jurors include:

Gary Evans: Coordinator, Fine Arts, Museum & Gallery Studies at the School of Design and Visual Art, Georgian Collage 

Jenna Hiemstra: Curator/ Director of Programs, Craft Ontario 

Mary Reid: Director/ Curator of the Woodstock Art Gallery

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Artist showing their art to two visitors in a bright studio

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