Relish Elgin
  • Home
  • Archives
    • Arts
    • Entertainment
    • Food
    • Heritage
    • Lifestyle
    • Recreation

Imaginative Stained Glass on Railway City Arts Crawl 'Adventure'

3/8/2015

 
Article & Photos by Philip S. Schmidt
Picture
The 2015 Railway City Arts Crawl in St. Thomas was nothing short of an adventure. For two days, over 40 artists showcased their works in a dozen venues located throughout 'The Railway City.' The idea was to visit all 12 venues and get your Arts Crawl passport stamped in each location, so that you would qualify for special prizes. Well …

Read More

Ten Reasons to do the Railway City Arts Crawl

2/21/2015

 
Picture
There are lots of excellent reasons for you to join in on the 2nd Annual Railway City Arts Crawl February 27th and 28th in St. Thomas. Check out ten of them below. Don't miss out on this dynamic and growing event!

Read More

St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre - 45 Years by Josepha Van den Anker

9/1/2014

 
Picture
2014 marks the 45th anniversary of the St. Thomas-Elgin Art Centre … I believe much or all of STEPAC’s achievement as an “A” status gallery can be directly attributed to the values, energies, hard work and selfless stewardship of two people: Laura Woermke, Executive Director/Curator and Sherri Howard, Education and Event Coordinator. This dynamic duo continue to re-invent our culture and society by innovation: in the nurture of new ideas and by welcoming respect extended to all individuals within our community.

 Read Josepha's article in Relish Elgin Fall 2014 ...

Cultural Escapades - Culture Days in St. Thomas & Elgin County

9/1/2014

 
Picture
The 5th Anniversary Culture Days weekend will take place from September 26th to 28th in every province simultaneously and is expected to see hundreds of communities of all sizes take part from coast to coast to coast – that includes a growing list of unique events here in Elgin County. The St. Thomas Public Library is excited to take part for the first time this year.

Read our feature on Culture Days in Relish Elgin Fall 2014 ...



Capturing Magic in Oil: Artist Elizabeth Kusinski

7/1/2014

 
Picture
Elizabeth Kusinski brings an observant eye and affinity for rich colours and textures to a myriad of subjects from landscapes to streetscapes, portraits and florals. Her flowers may be most immediately attention-grabbing – they are luscious renditions which are likely to bring to the viewer’s imagination perfumed scents and the hum of bees. They will lead you on to discover more of her work and, with their dewy freshness, they are also representative of the attitude which she brings to all of her far-ranging subjects. For the past twenty years she has sought to challenge herself to capture what she finds around her in ways that are new and refreshing.

Read our feature on Elizabeth in Relish Elgin Summer 2014 ... 




Diverse Selection of Work on Display at 24th Annual Port Artists' Guild Show

6/7/2014

 
Picture
The fifty artists of the Port Stanley Artists' Guild Show & Sale displayed a fine selection of their work in a diverse array of themes, styles and media at the annual show & sale in Port Stanley, June 6th to 8th.


Read More

Exhibit at Algoma University Showcases the Art of Making Memories in Wool

5/4/2014

 
Picture
The Memories in Wool Rug Hooking Show provided members of the public a chance to learn about the art and craft of rug hooking and to see a diverse selection of work by local artists.


Read More

And So It Seams - Seamstress Tracy Gordon

5/1/2014

 
Picture
For Tracy Gordon, being a seamstress has been a joyous adventure. A recent project found her immersed in the vibrant colours and intricate stitching of a unique “crazy quilt”, a work of textile art started by a St. Thomas woman more than 117 years ago.  However, she is just as at home sewing a costume for a customer’s imagined character from the future.

Chatting recently in her Dutton studio, Tracy described a path she has happily pursued for twenty-five years – one which has taken her from quilting and sewing to the creation of one period piece which in turn led her to become a historical re-enactor and then to specialize in the creation of period costumes for herself and others.

Read our feature about Tracy Gordon in Relish Elgin Spring 2014

Art as Inspiration with the Port Stanley Art Guild

5/1/2014

 
Picture"Port Stanley" by Heather Keating
The visual artist finds inspiration in many places, from nature, to a piece of music, a mentor, a new medium, the work of a fellow artist, travel, an art class, or contemplation of a philosophical idea or social issue. Much of the feeling of anticipation at the annual Port Stanley Art Guild (PSAG) show derives from the chance for attendees to discover where the artists have found inspiration over the past year for their new paintings, and how they have interpreted and shared it. 

Read about the Port Stanley Art Guild in Relish Elgin Spring 2014


Short Story Writers Celebrated at 7th John Kenneth Galbraith Literary Award Ceremony

10/19/2013

 
Picture
The John Kenneth Galbraith writing contest aims to encourage short story fiction writers and rewards the winner each year with an engraved medallion and a cheque for $2,000. An author from British Columbia was announced Saturday as the winner of the 2013 prize at an awards ceremony at the West Elgin Performing Arts Centre in West Lorne.


Read More
<<Previous
Forward>>

    Arts

    News Bits & Photos

    Arts Directory

    Art Galleries & Studios

    Arts & Craft Stores

    Categories

    All
    Culture
    Literature
    Visual Art & Craft



    RSS Feed


home

events

Search upcoming events in St. Thomas & Elgin County ... By Location: St Thomas, Aylmer, Port Stanley, Western Elgin (West Elgin, Dutton Dunwich, Southwold), Eastern Elgin (Malahide, Bayham), Central Elgin & London ... By Category: Arts, Business, Community, Entertainment, Food, Fundraiser, Heritage, Lifestyle, Recreation, Youth

Check back often for events information from communities across Elgin, including the following cities, towns, villages and their surrounding rural areas. St. Thomas, Aylmer, Rodney, Port Glasgow, Eagle, West Lorne, Dutton, Wallacetown, Shedden, Fingal, Talbotville, Sparta, Port Stanley, Belmont, Springfield, Aylmer, Port Bruce, Straffordville, Vienna & Port Burwell
© Relish Marketing & Promotions Inc., 2020