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Hot Mic Comedy & Concert: A Night of Laughs and Music at the Alton Mill

The Alton Mill Arts Centre is thrilled to announce the return of the Hot Mic Comedy & Concert in the Hot Stove Lounge during the 14th Annual Fire & Ice Festival!

Fire & Ice Festival is Back for 2025

Bring the whole family to Alton Mill Arts Centre to enjoy the 14th annual Fire & Ice Festival. This two day event will take place January 25, 2025 and January 26, 2025.

Fire & Ice Festival is back for 2025!

Bring the whole family to Alton Mill Arts Centre to enjoy the 14th annual Fire & Ice Festival. This two day event will take place January 25, 2025 and January 26, 2025.

The Grinch Returns!

The Grinch is back at the Mill for festive photo sessions! Bring your family and capture the magic (and a little mischief) of the season.

Make the Season Brighter: Donate to the Food Drive

This holiday season, let’s come together to support our community! We’re collecting non-perishable food donations for the local food drive until NYE, and your generosity can make a huge difference!

A Winter Wonderland

The Mill is brimming with holiday cheer! Our cozy, beautifully decorated space sets the perfect backdrop for discovering locally made treasures.

Three Unique Art Exhibitions ON NOW

This month, the Alton Mill Arts Centre features three exceptional exhibitions, each offering a unique perspective and artistic style.

WRITE ON! Authors Afternoon at Alton Mill

Calling all fictionreaders and aspiring writers! This is the event for you. The afternoon will include a vibrant panel discussion as well as an Author Marketplace for the first time in Headwaters Arts Authors Afternoon history. The marketplace will feature writers, publishers and those who coach and educate writers. In alignment with Headwaters Arts’ dedication to community art an...

Headwaters Arts Fall Festival Returns

Headwaters Arts proudly presents it's 28th annual Fall Festival Juried Art Show and Sale taking place September 18 - October 6. Take part in a celebration of arts and culture while supporting local artists. Find out more about the events of the festival on the Headwaters Arts website.

Abstract Painting with Lydia Panart

Enhance your artistic voice in the abstract realm. Resident artist Lydia Panart will be hosting an abstract painting workshop off-site atMcMichael Canadian Art Collection.Through visual explanations, technique demonstrations, and one-on-one feedback, Lydia will help students discover the layering process that is crucial to bring their images to life. Sign up at the link below.

Fibre Artists Thriving at Alton Mill

Leslie Knight and Yvonne Iten-Scott are the creative minds behind The Mill Fibre Art, who moved into their studio about a year ago. Read more about their meeting, inspiration and goals for the future of the studio in this article by Caledon Citizen.

William Algie

William Algie was far more than just the founder of what was once a woolen mill. Read about his greater impact on the Alton community in the most recent issue of In the Hills.

Call for Artists

Help create a rich tapestry of Art and Music. Headwaters Arts has put out an Open Call inviting artists to create their own masterpiece on a provided 6x8" canvas expressing/depicting how music inspires you. There is no entry fee, and artists must register by May 11, 2024. More info is available on Headwaters Arts' website.

Self-Guided Discovery

Enjoy the beautiful privately owned grounds of Alton Mill, even when we're closed. Our updated outdoor sculpture garden map let's you lead your own way around the Mill property to discover our 19 works by several talented artists ! You can download our new map as an image here, or find out more about it in our directory.

From the Heart

Headwater's Arts newest show "From the Heart" features 20+ artists and 30+ pieces. Read more about the show and what to do in Orangeville!

2024 Fire & Ice Photo Competition Winner

Our 20242024 Fire & Ice Photo Competition has come to a close and we recieved so many wonderful submissions, thank you to everyone who entered. Congratulations toFred Hunsberger for his amazing shot featured here! We can't wait to see next year's submissions.

Thank you from the Alton Mill

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers, staff and sponsors that made Fire & Ice 2024 possible!Fire & Ice is possible thanks to the continued support of the community and the arts.

Fire & Ice 2024 Photo Competition

Our annual Fire & Ice Photo Competition is back! Submit your best photos from the festival this year for a chance to win and amazing prize filled witth local goods! Learn more to find the submission like, or find it here on the Fire & Ice 2024 page.We can't wait to see the festival through our communitites lens.

Seasons: Deb Menken Solo Show

For Deb Menken, painting is just as much, if not more, about the journey as the destination. Right now, and until January 28, Menken is exhibiting her solo show “Seasons” in Gallery 104 at the Alton Mill Arts Centre. Read more about her process and inspiration in this article by Zachary Roman of the Caledon Citizen.