On the weekend of September 22 and 23, 2012, the Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society is proud to present the first annual Creemore Festival of the Arts. Highlights of the event will include:
• DrawnOnward Exhibition (Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 am to 4 pm): A new exhibition by nationally-acclaimed local arts collective all weekend, at the Station on the Green.
• Juried Art Show (Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 am to 4 pm): Selected works by local artists will be on display at Creemore Springs Brewery and Maplestone Gallery.
• Live Theatre Performance (Saturday September 22): Knowlton Nash Never Wore a Speedo, a performance in three parts at the Creemore Log Cabin. 1:00 to 1:20 pm – Swimming; 2:00 to 2:20 pm – Floating; and 3:00 to 3:20 pm – Bathing.
• Children’s Creativity Areas (Give them wings and watch them fly: Expressive activities for kids on Saturday from 10:45 am to 1:45 pm at Station on the Green) and (Heritage Crafts: Step back in time with darci-que and create a piece of history on Sunday from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the Creemore Log Cabin).
• Art Appreciation with Judy Singer (Saturday – 12:30 to 2 pm, at St. John’s United Church Hall): The Visual Language of Art: How to Look at Paintings.
• The Creemore Mosaic Project (Saturday and Sunday – 10:30 am to 4 pm at 195 Mill St.): An interactive community photo project that needs your face.
• Purple Hills Reception (Saturday – 5 to 7 pm, at Station on the Green – tickets are $25) A members’ event with a presentation by members of DrawnOnward.
• A Community Party with music by Grand Canyon (Saturday – 8 pm to 11 pm, at Station on the Green) A fun night for everyone with art, music and food. Admission is free.
• The Amity Trio (Sunday – 3 pm, at St. Luke’s Anglican Church): A classical piano trio presented by the Gift of Music. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Creemore Echo and Curiosity House Bookstore.
•The Barrie County Chordsmen (Sunday from 7 to 9 pm at St. John’s United Church): Enjoy a 40-person chorus singing four part harmony in a unique a cappella style.
• Open Studios and Art Exhibits throughout Creemore and Area: Enjoy a wide variety of art in business and studio locations throughout the village, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 4 pm.
The goal of the Creemore Festival of the Arts is to offer artists, audiences, tourists and locals alike an experience unlike any other. The festival kicks off on Saturday at 10:30 am at the Creemore Farmers’ Market, in conjunction with the launch of Clearview Culture Days which continue across Clearview Township until September 30. For more information on the timing and location of events, please visit the Purple Hills website at www.phahs.ca. Information will be posted as it becomes available.