Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre, Haliburton

09/01/2026

Not quite ready to let summer go? Neither are we.

September may be the best time to sneak outside with a sketchbook or a few paints. The light is changing, the woods are shifting — and you don’t need all afternoon.

This week:

FOREST BATHE
Chase the dappled light.

PAINT THE BRIDGE
Make a memory.

START SMALL
Three tiny sketches. That’s it.

An hour. A favourite place. No masterpiece required.

Just get outside and paint while you still can.

And if you surprise yourself? En Plein Air Haliburton entries are open until September 15.

09/01/2026

September is a beautiful time to paint outdoors in Haliburton County. The light shifts, the woods begin to change, and familiar places suddenly offer something new to notice.

This week's prompts:

Tuesday - Forest Bathe: slow down and notice the dappled light on the forest floor. Any forest will do... we recommend Haliburton's Scupture Forest!

Friday - Paint the Bridge: make a memory of the iconic footbridge over the Drag River at Head Lake Park (you can see it from Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre)

Sunday - Start Small: try a few quick thumbnail sketches before committing to your next composition.

No masterpiece expected. Take a sketchbook, a few paints, or whatever you like to work with and simply get outside and look.

Challenge yourself.

And if something wonderful happens on the page or canvas, consider entering En Plein Air Haliburton.
Entry deadline: September 15.

09/01/2026

Fans of on location painting should check out Sir Sam's Ski / Ride for upcoming weekend plein painting - painting, watch, explore.

08/28/2026

Glad that Labour Day comes late this year? Yes! It's like summer gets an extra week.

08/27/2026

Laurie & Dave want to know ... have you broken any painting rules lately?

08/27/2026

Don't let grey skies stop you from getting to Haliburton Sculpture Forest this week. Today's "Odyssey" is a story-teller's dream.

The Sculpture Forest is celebrating its 25th anniversary! We have planned a week of activities to mark the occassion. Save these dates! We look forward to celebrating with you!

Haliburton Highlands Haliburton Life Haliburton County Development Corporation Fleming College - Haliburton School of Art + Design Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands

08/24/2026

Rails End Gallery is closed Tuesday August 25 and Tuesday September 1.