04/27/2026
Art has always been my way of speaking when language falls short and in this moment, it carries my deepest gratitude.
Thank you for being part of something so meaningful with me.
What began as a concert gently unfolded into something far more immersive. Guided by the extraordinary talent of Anya Perry and The Family Name, the music became a living current, one that moved through me, translating sound into colours , and emotions into every brushstroke. It no longer felt like painting alone, but rather stepping into a shared creative pulse, fluid, intuitive, and almost dreamlike.
This was a first for our village a live painting experience born in real time, for a beautiful cause and I feel certain it won’t be the last. I’m truly grateful to have been part of such a special evening and of what we created together for our community.
And to everyone who came by to say hello thank you. Your presence, your warmth, your energy… it carried me. You helped shape the work in ways I couldn’t have done alone.
Again a big colourful Thank you to Anya and the Maple Music Studios team!
What a spectacular night! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to The Pews this past Saturday to make our concert such an incredible community celebration. We were absolutely blown away by the energy in the room and your overwhelming generosity.
A massive shout-out to The Family Name and Anya Perry—thank you for bringing such incredible music to the stage and setting the perfect tone for the evening. We are so lucky to have such talent in our community!
We are so grateful to our amazing local partners who helped make this event special:
Violets On Main Village Bakery & The Village Bean Coffee House -Thank you for providing the delicious snacks and coffee! Your participation helped us raise significant funds for the Rideau Community Health Services Food Cupboard program.
Maureen McAuliff- We were mesmerized watching you create your art live! Thank you for sharing your talent and donating the proceeds to support our community.
All The Things- Thank you for donating door prizes to help us raise funds for the food cupboard!
Gather Brewery & Glassworks- Thank you to Merrickville’s finest for keeping the crowd refreshed with your fantastic craft brews!
Most importantly, thank you to our wonderful audience. Whether you grabbed a treat, bid on a painting, & showed up to share in the music, your support directly impacts local artists, the Food Cupboard program and helps our community thrive.
It was truly a night of great tunes, good drinks, and giving back.
