Elora Centre for the Arts

05/28/2026

The 2026 Open Sky Summer Concert Series lineup is here! 🎶

We are thrilled to announce this year’s Open Sky concert series at the Elora Centre for the Arts! Join us all summer long for 7 FREE live music performances on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage, taking place on select Thursday evenings from June 11 – September 3, 6–9 PM.

From soulful sounds to upbeat summer favourites, this season’s lineup celebrates an incredible range of musical talent and genres, all set against the backdrop of beautiful summer evenings under the open sky at the Elora Centre for the Arts!!!

Each concert features a food truck, our vintage camper bar, and concessions - just bring your lawn chair or blanket and settle in for a magical evening of music, community, and connection.

Be sure to check each concert date on our website for full event and talent details: https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/upcoming-events/

A heartfelt thank you to the many sponsors and partners who help make this free community concert series possible:

✨ Presenting Sponsors: Sorbara Group of Companies, Tribute Homes, Storybrook Homes (My Storybrook)
✨ Event Sticker Sponsor: SV Law
✨ In-Kind Sponsor: Elora Brewing Company
✨ Talent Curation: Canada's Music Incubator and Courtyard Concerts with assistance from Ontario Creates
✨ Individual Live Music Sponsors: Wrighthaven Homes, County of Wellington, Cachet Homes, Bigelow Flooring, and Granite Homes

Special thanks to Spencer Shewen for select talent procurement.

We can’t wait to see you this summer under the Open Sky! 🎵☀️

05/27/2026

Launching this weekend! Come to our DIY flower bar in the atrium, stay and paint it (for free)... enjoy a coffee from Mr. Macaw Brazilian Coffee and wander our new 'ReWild' exhibition and artisan shop!

Hours: Wed-Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4
The Flower Bar will run until July 12th.

05/26/2026

We had a wonderful grand opening this past Sunday - thank you to everyone who popped in for cake and to see our beautiful new spaces!

Guests also had the opportunity to meet the artists of the new 'ReWild' exhibition, experience the work firsthand.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special.

If you haven’t had a chance to visit Rewild, we invite you to experience this beautiful curated exhibition celebrating the many ways nature speaks through art.

Featuring the work of Gina Jacklin, Angela Lane, Jana Osterman, and Christina Preece, Rewild brings together a diverse collection of works inspired by landscape, material, and process, where nature becomes not only subject, but collaborator.

Gallery & Artisan Shop Hours:
Thursday–Saturday: 10AM–4PM
Sunday: 12PM–4PM

We hope you’ll stop in, spend some time with the work, and enjoy our new gallery space. 'ReWild' runs until July 10, plenty of time to experience this thoughtful and immersive exhibition.

Group Exhibition: 'REWILD' (May 21 - July 10)

05/26/2026

The Craft Gin Trail presents the Ontario Craft Gin Festival - Saturday June 6th in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts! Tickets and info at https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/ontario-craft-gin-festival/

12 days until the Ontario Craft Gin Festival. 🍸✨

An afternoon of handcrafted gin, cocktails, music, and the distilleries behind every pour, all happening in Elora on June 6.

Get your tickets online or in-store Elora Distilling Company

05/22/2026

Come see us this Sunday from 1-4PM to celebrate our new spaces! Free cake and lemonade and giveaways for the first 200 people! View a brand new show in the gallery and meet the artists!

05/21/2026

🎉 Come celebrate with us this Sunday afternoon!

Everyone in our community is invited to our official Community Open House to celebrate our Grand Opening! Stop by to explore our beautiful new spaces, enjoy cake & lemonade - the first 200 people will receive a free giveaway!

Take in our stunning new atrium, donor walls, and the freshly installed 'ReWild' exhibition in the gallery. Then head outdoors to stroll the pathways, discover art installations, relax on the benches, and soak up the beauty of spring. 🌿✨

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome!

📍 This Sunday May 24th - Drop in anytime between 1–4 PM

https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/community-open-house-drop-in-everyone-welcome/

05/20/2026

From blank walls to wild wonder - check out this new exhibition! 🌿

Take a peek behind the scenes as we transformed the gallery and atrium spaces this week in preparation for 'ReWild' - a curated exhibition featuring four artists whose creative practices are deeply rooted in the rhythms, textures, and wisdom of the natural world.

Featuring works by:
• Gina Jacklin (Guelph) - clay & mixed media and microscopic botanicals
• Angela Lane (Thornhill) - encaustic landscapes
• Jana Osterman (Prince Edward County) - sculptures formed by nature
• Christina Preece (Kitchener) - acrylic & oil landscapes and waterscapes

You’re invited to be one of the first to view this exhibition in person at the Opening Reception:

📅 Sunday, May 24, from 2–4 PM

Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and explore our beautiful new space. Admission is free, we’d love to see you there!

Meet the Artists of the 'ReWild' exhibition (free event)

For more information about the artists and this exhibition, please visit our website https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/exhibitions/group-exhibition-rewild/



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05/19/2026

What a fantastic long weekend for Elora Plein Air at the Elora Centre for the Arts! ☀️

The Centre was buzzing with activity all weekend long - from our mini exhibition in the gallery, and the Plein Air artist panel event to the artist reception, award ceremony & sponsor reception, and the grand finale show & sale event!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, and to the incredible artists, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who helped make the weekend such a success. We’re so grateful to be part of such a vibrant and creative community!

05/15/2026

Get your June blooming with creativity at the Arts Centre!
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• Dive into a Summer Blooms Punch Needle Pillow workshop
• Paint in the style of Monet or Van Gogh with Rick Worthington
• Explore sculpture with artist Carole Chaloupka
• Enjoy monthly Life Drawing evenings in the Atrium

Fresh projects, inspiring instructors, and a month full of colour.
June is calling!!

For more information visit our Adult Workshops! https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/class-calendar/adults/

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05/13/2026

🌿✨ MAY AT THE ARTS CENTRE ✨🌿

It’s hard to believe May is already here and with it comes an incredible season of exhibitions, events, creativity, and community gatherings at the Elora Centre for the Arts!

🎨 MAY LONG WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
Celebrate the spirit of Plein Air painting with:
• “Outside” – The Story of Plein Air Mini Exhibition (May 13–15)
• Plein Air Artist Panel Talk (May 13 @ 7PM)
• Elora Plein Air Festival Grand Finale Show & Sale (May 17 | 12–5PM)

🌱 COMING SOON: ‘ReWild’
Join us May 24 for:
• Meet the Artists Reception (2–4PM)
• Our Official Community Grand Opening Open House (1–4PM)

Explore our beautiful new spaces, enjoy cake & lemonade, giveaways for the first 200 visitors, outdoor art installations, and more!

☕ ALSO NEW!
Enjoy the Mr. Macaw Coffee pop-up during gallery hours:
Wed–Sat 10AM–4PM | Sun 12–5PM

🛍️ Long Weekend Gallery & Artisan Shop Hours:
• Saturday: Open 10AM–4PM (gallery closes at noon for event set up)
• Sunday: gallery open 12-5PM for Plein Air Show & Sale (Artisan shop closed)
• Monday: Closed

From exhibitions and workshops to community celebrations and creative inspiration around every corner — there’s something for everyone this month.

We hope you’ll join us this May at the Arts Centre! 💛