News: 2023

Artist in Residence: CJ Shelton

Congratulations to our resident artist CJ Shelton for being featured as Artist in Residence in In the Hills magazine. Read more about her beautiful works in the free physical copy or find the online article here.

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Christmas at the Mill

We have so much going on this holiday season at Alton Mill you won't want to miss. Read more about everything we have going on.

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As the Artist Sees It

Headwaters Arts Gallery is pleased to present, “As the Artist Sees It”, a powerhouse of paintings by ten Headwaters Arts members featuring over 40 paintings in a variety of mediums. Find out more about the show and plan your visit.

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2023 Cultured Pearl Event

Please welcome Betty Sue King, the Pearl Goddess for Gallery Gemma's annual cultured pearl event! Find out more and reserve your spot while there is still space.

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Country Wedding Venues

Check out Alton Mill's latest feature in In The Hills magazine on counrtyside wedding venues, and find out more on our events page about having your own!

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2023 Fall Festival Show & Sale

We are excited to announce the 27th annual Headwaters Arts Show and Sale! Find out more about the event lineup and get your tickets.

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As the Story Goes

During the creative process an artist’s narrative sometimes takes a turn and a whole different story unfolds. Headwaters Arts is excited to present a most intriguing exhibit of over 55 pieces by 26 Headwaters artists from across the GTA and area.The art works capture the fearless artist at work, who seizes the opportunity to dive into the creative unknown pushing their creativity and abil...

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Fairy Door Project 2023

Alton Mill Arts Centre is pleased to announce The Fairy Door Project which will enhance the Pinnacle Trail in the historic village of Alton. Everybody is invited to take part in creating miniature abodes for woodland fairies, pixies and elves enhancing the 1.9 km looped forest path. With local coverage from Just Sayin' Caledon, Caledon Citizen, and Rogers TV Dufferin-Caledon we hope to ...

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Caledon Music Festival Returns

We are happy to welcome back the Caledon Music Festival for two days of beautiful music in our tented Annex. Join us for an evening or afternoon filled with the glorious sound of live classical music! Tickets are still available, but going fast!

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Historic Places Days

Learn about a local history and participate in a myriad pof activities over three weekends in July from the 8th - 23rd. See blacksmith demos, take an art or craft workshop and take a guided heritage tours. Use your photography skills and enter the National Trust's Historic Places Days photo contest to win a $1,000 grand prize, a $500 Via Rail Pass or numerous other prizes.

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Around the Square Opening

Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments at the official Opening Reception to be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 1-3 pm at the Headwaters Arts Gallery in the Alton Mill Arts Centre, Alton, Ontario. Around the Square runs from May 31, 2023 until July 2, 2023. The Headwaters Arts Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m, Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen Street West, Alton, Ontar...

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Tapestry of Art and Music Event

Tapestry of Art & Music May 27th, 2023 Schedule of events: 1:00 - 2:30 pm Art Preview 2:30 - 3:30 pm Achill Choral Society Performance 3:30 - 5:00 pm Reception, Art Viewing, Sale/purchase of Art

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Forms, Faces, & Places Figuratively Speaking

FORMS, FACES & SPACES, figuratively speaking! Exhibition in the Falls Gallery Opening Reception May 6 1 - 4:30 pm Fall Gallery A total of 39 artists from the GTA, Hamilton and further north explored the implications of this theme with a range of interpretations that have yielded a rich and eclectic body of work. From the abstract to surreal, impressionistic and realism,...

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Headwaters Arts Presents: Wild & Free

After a long winter hibernation, all of nature is poised to break free. Headwaters Arts third members’ show of 2023, Wild & Free is a vibrant, colourful and explosive collection of expressions of flora and fauna as interpreted by 35 artists from across Headwaters region. Artists are so inspired by the wild and the re-birth and beauty of spring’s flora and fauna, this show p...

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DARK into LIGHT

Winter can be a dark time for some but for others the shadows on the snow from the bright sunshine are a delight, but many can’t wait for longer days and more sunshine. Headwaters Arts second members’ show of 2023 titled, Dark Into Light, presents a stunning and visceral, visual commentary and/or experience of overcoming darkness as interpreted by 27 artists from across Headwaters r...

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Meet our New Artists

Allison Tait Studio 216 Toltec Spirit Tattoo is owned and operated by Dr. Allison Tait.Allison’s lifelong love of animals and nature has led her on a unique journey. Michelle Eissler Studio 203 A Michelle first discovered her passion for painting when she attended the Art & Art History program at the University of Toronto. After graduating, she furthered her stud...

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Fire & Ice 2023 Photo Competition

Fire & Ice 2023 was a huge success. If you attended on the last weekend of January and took photos, enter the F&I photo competition to win!

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EV Chargers are Live at Alton Mill

This fall and early winter there was a bunch of construction activitiy installing a new electrical sub-service and electric vehicle chargers at the Alton Mill. We're happy to announce that the four 30 amp Level 2 chargers are now active on the FLO network. A fifth 50kw fast Level 3 DC charger is still awaiting activation. It enatiled a lot of work and expense, just over half of which wa...

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Headwaters Arts Presents ReLaunch 2023

Headwaters Arts' first exhibiiton of the new year is now on display at the Headwaters Arts Gallery, running through Sunday February 12. Read more.

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Last Month to Visit the Noodle Gallery

It’s with a bit of a heavy heart that Monica Kerr Coster announced the pending closure of Noodle Gallery. After eight incredible years (three in an upstairs artist studio and five on the main floor) they will be closing our doors at the end of day, Sunday, January 29, 2023. If you haven't experienced the incredible environment and collection of artisanal items that Monica created, or ...

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Student Art Shows at the Mill

The Falls Gallery allows arts students from our local high schools the opportunity to exhibit their best work in a gallery environment. Students from Erin District High School, Mayfield Secondary and Robert F. Hall have been thrilled with their first time gallery experience which often includes a "Meet the Artists" Reception. Most shows run for 1-2 weeks, allowing friends, family ...

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Fire & Ice 2023 back for 2023!

After a 3-year COVID hiatus, our much beloved winter festival returns January 28 & 29th, 2023! Rediscover the joys of Canadian Winter with a jam-packed agenda of events and activities for adults and families alike.

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