GUELPH – A new online hub that will connect Guelph-Wellington artists and arts organizations to the community and to each other is set to launch this spring.
Arts & Entertainment
Guelph Youth Music Centre donation-matching challenges reaches 80% of target
GUELPH – In less than a month, the Guelph Youth Music Centre’s (GYMC) has reached 80 per cent of its fundraising goal.
Guelph Arts Council announces virtual Art on the Street
GUELPH - The 19th annual Art on the Street will be hosted online again this year by the Guelph Arts Council (GAC) and the Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA).
ArtsEverywhere Festival goes online
GUELPH - This year’s ArtsEverywhere Festival will take place from March to July 2021 and showcases Canadian and international artists.
Free family improv workshops offered
GUELPH - The Hillside Festival is presenting a series of free family improv workshops running March 22, 23, 24 and 26.
Drayton Entertainment launches online 50/50 raffle
DRAYTON - Drayton Entertainment has launched a province-wide Ultimate 50/50 raffle with half the proceeds benefiting charitable programs for the not-for-profit theatre company and half the proceeds awarded to one lucky winner.
Re:Collections – new exhibit opens at Wellington museum
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives has announced the return of Connections Fibre…
Talk to me! telephone exhibit opens at museum
ABOYNE – A new exhibit at Wellington County Museum and Archives, Talk to Me! is now open…
ECFTA offering free space – and a change of scenery – for online learners
ELORA – University, college and high school students who have been doing online learning at home since September, can now enjoy a safe, welcoming and slightly social environment at the Elora Centre for the Arts to do their work.
Fergus Scottish Festival will offer virtual event again this year
FERGUS – "With careful consideration, we have acknowledged that a live event like our festival with crowds in the thousands is unrealistic in the current and unprecedented pandemic situation," festival officials announced in a Feb. 5 press release.
Quilt guild meeting online; welcomes new members
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand Quilt Guild wants people to know that even though members are…
Guelph Arts Council invites donations of previously owned art for fundraiser
GUELPH – Guelph Arts Council (GAC) is inviting people to donate original art for its annual…
New online program at GYMC
GUELPH – The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) is offering the exciting and new interactive…
Libraries to celebrate Family Literacy Day virtually on Jan. 27
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County libraries will be celebrating Family Literacy Day virtually this year and they invite families to take part on Jan. 27.
Centre Wellington donates $46,000 to arts centre, Scottish festival
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township council here decided to give $17,000 to the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECA) and $29,000 to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games at its meeting Jan. 18.