Melt Studio and Gallery

Melt Studio and Gallery Melt Studio and Gallery is located just in a historical air force barrack in the former Camp Picton.
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It is owned and operated by Canadian encaustic artist Susan Wallis. The space includes her working encaustic studio and a gallery space.

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT:We are excited to welcome back Grace Dam to the FOCUS gallery this Friday with her show 'Just Between...
06/01/2026

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT:

We are excited to welcome back Grace Dam to the FOCUS gallery this Friday with her show 'Just Between You and Me'.

Grace Dam is a Canadian artist based in Toronto. Her focus is oil and acrylic paintings, in figurative and abstract style; her practice extends to include photography, works on paper and other supports beyond the traditional burlap. Dam splits her time between Toronto and Western Canada, where the boundless beauty of the majestic Canadian Rockies, serene lakes and wildlife provide refuge and inspirations for many of her landscapes. Dam received her BFA degree at Ontario College of Art and Design University and MFA degree at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, USA.

Do you belong to a group that would enjoy a private tour of Melt Gallery along with a demonstration of encaustic paintin...
06/01/2026

Do you belong to a group that would enjoy a private tour of Melt Gallery along with a demonstration of encaustic painting?

That's exactly what happened yesterday when the Art and Artisans Group from Ottawa visited Melt Studio & Gallery. This enthusiastic group of artists, artisans, and art appreciators spent a wonderful hour exploring RENEWAL, the group exhibition currently on display until June 7th. Featuring a diverse range of artistic approaches and perspectives, the exhibition sparked thoughtful discussion, insightful questions, and engaging conversation.

Following the tour, visitors gathered in the studio for a demonstration of the encaustic painting process, learning about the materials, techniques, and creative possibilities of this ancient medium.

It was a wonderful hour filled with curiosity, creativity, and a shared appreciation for art. The thoughtful comments and questions from the group made the experience especially rewarding.

Private gallery tours and encaustic painting demonstrations are available for groups by arrangement for a small fee. If your organization, club, or group is looking for a unique cultural outing in Prince Edward County, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Melt Studio & Gallery.

To inquire about booking a group tour, please contact [email protected].

It's always a pleasure to see how artists interpret the world around them—through shape, colour, form, texture, and imag...
05/31/2026

It's always a pleasure to see how artists interpret the world around them—through shape, colour, form, texture, and imagination. The ability to share a unique perspective is a gift. Through art, viewers are invited to see familiar things differently, often leaving with new thoughts, new feelings, and a deeper appreciation for the world around them.

This is certainly the case at RENEWAL, where over 60 artists are on display, each bringing their own distinct voice, experiences, and perspectives to the exhibition. The diversity of approaches, mediums, and ideas makes for a rich and rewarding viewing experience.

Drop by and see the exhibition for yourself before it closes on June 7th. We are open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

Photo credit: (Clockwise)
'Fruits and Labour' (detail) by Lisa Town
'Contours by Holding 1' (detail) by Christina Margaretha
'Thinking of Hokusai'' by Allen Hirsh
'Decay 06' (detail) by Farah Al-Amin

Want to brighten up your day? Drop by the Melt Studio and Gallery this weekend to catch the show RENEWAL. Filled with vi...
05/30/2026

Want to brighten up your day? Drop by the Melt Studio and Gallery this weekend to catch the show RENEWAL. Filled with vibrant colour, this exhibition feels like stepping into a world alive with beautiful landscapes and imagination. From glowing sunsets to the joy and freedom of the open road, each piece invites you to pause, reflect, and take in the beauty of the moment. It’s the perfect way to welcome the season and surround yourself with inspiration, creativity, and wonder.

Photo Credit: 'On the Road Again' by Sam Miller, 'Rise N' Set
Morrison Point, PEC' by Jamie Johnston , 'Golden Moments' by Colin Green.

If you haven’t had a chance to visit the gallery and experience RENEWAL, this weekend is the perfect time to come by. Wi...
05/28/2026

If you haven’t had a chance to visit the gallery and experience RENEWAL, this weekend is the perfect time to come by. With only two weekends remaining before the exhibition closes on June 7, now is your chance to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of creativity, colour, and community.

Featuring the work of 60 talented artists, RENEWAL showcases an incredible range of mediums, styles, and perspectives. From painting and sculpture to fibre, photography, mixed media, and more, every corner of the exhibition offers something unexpected and inspiring. It’s a show that invites you to slow down, look closely, and reconnect with the energy and optimism that spring brings.

Whether you’re an avid art lover, a casual gallery-goer, or simply looking for a beautiful way to spend an afternoon, RENEWAL promises a rich and uplifting experience. Bring a friend, take your time, and discover the many ways artists interpret growth, transformation, and new beginnings.

And if you don’t leave with a little more spring in your step, we’d be surprised.

There is definitely a sense of whimsy in the Renewal show, now on at the Melt Gallery — a kind of whimsy that transports...
05/27/2026

There is definitely a sense of whimsy in the Renewal show, now on at the Melt Gallery — a kind of whimsy that transports us and makes us stop and smile. Whether it’s the colours of the garden, the imaginative use of repurposed glass, or even a playful birthday hat, each piece carries a sense of wonder and joyful nostalgia that invites memories to surface and imagination to wander.

Photo Credit: 'To Plant a Garden is to Dream of Tomorrow' by Lanni Weingarten 'Spring is Here' (detail) by Lorraine Roberts, 'Fluttery Blue' by Deb Smith and 'April' by Kate Pereira.

Mark your calendars! Melt Studio & Gallery is delighted to announce its first textile exhibition, RAVEL.RAVEL explores t...
05/27/2026

Mark your calendars! Melt Studio & Gallery is delighted to announce its first textile exhibition, RAVEL.

RAVEL explores the beauty, complexity, and poetry of textile materials and processes—unravelling and reweaving ideas of memory, labour, connection, and material transformation through contemporary textile practice.

The exhibition runs June 13th – July 5th at Melt Studio & Gallery.
Opening Receptions — June 13th
Join us at our booth during Gather in the County from 10 am – 4 pm in the Bluebird Building at the Crystal Palace in Picton, where selected works from the exhibition will be on display.

Then continue the celebration at Melt Studio & Gallery from noon – 5 pm, located at 343 County Road 22, Barrack 3 within BASE31.

Photo Credit (clockwise): Shenanigans 25 (detail) by Dale Tomlinson, After Blood & Fire by Christina Margaretha, Sanctuary (detail) by Carolyn Murphy, and Joy by Kate Sykes.

You’ll definitely find some sweet moments in the show Renewal that stir up memories of springs gone by — and of the pres...
05/26/2026

You’ll definitely find some sweet moments in the show Renewal that stir up memories of springs gone by — and of the present too. From the fresh tastes and gentle scents of the garden to the warmth of simple seasonal moments, it beautifully captures how memories can bloom again through familiar sights, smells, and feelings. The show gently reminds us that some of life’s sweetest memories are rooted in the changing seasons and the quiet beauty of everyday.

Photo Credit Clockwise: 'You Are The Sweetest' by Grace Dam, 'Birthday Cake' by Nicole Banton, 'Go Ask Alice' by Tori Smyth.

Colour is a powerful part of art. The way an artist handles the combination of colours can completely transform the mood...
05/23/2026

Colour is a powerful part of art. The way an artist handles the combination of colours can completely transform the mood, energy, and emotional impact of a piece. From bold and vibrant palettes to soft and subtle harmonies, colour becomes its own language within the artwork.

Experience the diversity of these bold palettes during RENEWAL, on view at Melt Studio & Gallery until June 7th. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday noon- 5pm.

Photo credit: (Clockwise)
' Keep Walking' by Laurie McLachlan
'Vixen' by Briana Godden
'Soar' Melissa Kingscott

What is an artist?Some are born knowing they are artists. Others take different paths through life before eventually fin...
05/22/2026

What is an artist?

Some are born knowing they are artists. Others take different paths through life before eventually finding their way back to creativity. Some never realize they are artists until one day something sparks inside them.

Artists wear many hats — mothers, fathers, aunties, business owners, caregivers, teachers, dreamers. Some create from a place of healing, others from an undeniable inner pull. Some make art simply for the joy of it.

Some are just beginning their artistic journey, while others have spent decades refining their practice. Every path is different, and every story matters.

At Melt Studio & Gallery we celebrate artists at every stage of their creative journey.
Drop by during the RENEWAL exhibition and support these artists by purchasing their work, while also supporting a gallery dedicated to creating space for artists to share what they do with the world.

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343 County Road 22
Picton, ON
K0K1P0

Opening Hours

Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+14168938664

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