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The Artist Within by Lauren Walker

Ron Davidson

Sep 29, 2022
2 min

The Artist Within by Lauren Walker

Life is about risk. It’s about making choices, as to which direction we want to go. Sometimes it works out, and sometimes it doesn’t. Many artists I know have put off their dream for fear of what people might think. Being an artist isn’t associated with “a real job,” by those not familiar with the art world. I took a risk and followed my dream, and I’m glad I did. You can go through life, working, and really dislike what you do. Let’s face it; a dream can be frivolous. In my

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The Artist Within

Ron Davidson

Aug 11, 2022
2 min

The Artist Within

Such amazing news, since we last left off! I am in the process of writing a book; alas, I need your help. My series “Old and New: Buildings of Port Perry” is posted on my Facebook page. If you have any stories to share about these locations, I want to hear from you. Email me, at: theartistwithin86@gmail.com, and share your story today! The second bit of news is, my piece “Chasing bubbles” was accepted in the Scugog Arts Annual Juried Show. It’ll be on display at the Scugog Ar

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Memories of a Small Town

Ron Davidson

Jun 30, 2022
2 min

Memories of a Small Town

The Artist Within by Lauren Walker As a writer and artist, I consider myself a part of the media. I decided I wanted to tell some positive stories about the people in my community. I can’t change the world, but I can start right here at home. “Memories of a small town” is an idea for a book I want to write. I need the help of my community. Yes, I’m talking to you, my loyal readers out there. My latest series of artwork is called “Old and New: Buildings of Port Perry.” If you

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Afternoon Paint in the Village

Ron Davidson

Mar 31, 2022
1 min

Afternoon Paint in the Village

SCUGOG: Join artist Sarah Shaw for an afternoon of creativity and fun against the beautiful backdrop of Scugog Shores Museum Village. Guests will follow step by step instruction to create their own masterpiece painting of Spring Bloom to take home. This workshop includes all painting supplies, professional instruction, and a tour of the village! The event will be on Sunday, May 29th at 1 p.m. It will be indoors at the Scugog Shores Museum, located at 16210 Island Road, Port P

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THE ARTIST WITHIN<br>By Lauren Walker

Ron Davidson

Feb 24, 2022
2 min

THE ARTIST WITHIN<br>By Lauren Walker

I submitted my paperwork at the Scugog Library, for my first show next January. I was filled with a sense of purpose and pride as I handed it over. I wandered in to the gallery space in order to get a sense of how big it was. Let’s just say, I have a lot of space to fill! I was excited as I perused the current exhibition. All I could think about was how much I wish people would go see it. As I wandered through the exhibition, I started wondering if people realize how much tal

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Uxbridge Art on the Fringe Festival 2021

Ron Davidson

Sep 2, 2021
1 min

Uxbridge Art on the Fringe Festival 2021

UXBRIDGE: Happily, the long-running Uxbridge Art on the Fringe Festival is returning this year. Please join us at the Uxbridge Historical Centre, on September 18th and 19th, to experience the creativity of over 30 emerging and established local artists. Their work includes paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fibre arts, jewellery and more, a varied and engaging banquet of remarkable artistic productivity. Thanks to COVID, the 2021 show format will be different from previous year

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Afternoon Paint in the Village

Ron Davidson

Aug 26, 2021
1 min

Afternoon Paint in the Village

VICTORIA KARAKIAN, Assistant Curator, Scugog Shores Museum Village Join artist Sarah Shaw, on Saturday, September 18th at 2 p.m., for an afternoon of creativity and fun, against the beautiful backdrop of Scugog Shores Museum Village. Guests will follow step by step instruction to create their own masterpiece painting of Autumn Bridge, to take home. This workshop includes: all painting supplies, professional instruction, and a glass of sparkling local cider! This event will be

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Station Gallery offers virtual school programming for Durham Region students

Ron Davidson

Apr 29, 2021
1 min

Station Gallery offers virtual school programming for Durham Region students

KERRI KING, CEO, Station Gallery DURHAM: Station Gallery is supporting local teachers and students from the Durham District School Board with an innovative new program designed to bring dynamic art programming into classrooms. Beginning April 20, teachers of students in Grades 1 through 8 will be able to access curriculum-based workshops developed by Station Gallery Artist Educators. Each virtual lesson will include a 45-minute art lesson featuring Artist Educator Rola Jaber.

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Culture Days in Scugog this month

Ron Davidson

Sep 12, 2019
2 min

Culture Days in Scugog this month

SCUGOG: Scugog residents are invited to celebrate Culture Days in late September. “Culture Days is a nationwide celebration of arts and culture. It takes place on the last weekend of September. This is the tenth anniversary. Communities across Canada will put on participatory events for the public to engage with and learn more about the arts and culture that already lives in their communities,” Culture Days Coordinator Melissa Rada told The Standard. “Expect exciting demonstr

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Uxbridge Firefighters honouring fallen members with new memorial garden

Ron Davidson

Sep 5, 2019
2 min

Uxbridge Firefighters honouring fallen members with new memorial garden

UXBRIDGE: With the 150th anniversary of the Uxbridge Fire Department approaching, the members are embarking on a fall fundraising campaign to honour their fallen members with a new memorial garden and sculpture. With the move to the new fire hall, Uxbridge’s Firefighters realized they now had the appropriate space and location todo something meaningful not only for the department but also for the town. As the Department approaches the significant milestone of 150 years of ser

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Scugog Arts annual juried show

Ron Davidson

Jul 29, 2019
1 min

Scugog Arts annual juried show

Scugog: Scugog Council for the Arts’ 2019 Annual Juried Show is approaching quickly! This year, our highly esteemed juror Kent Farndale will assess all forms of art in our open juried exhibit kicking off August 3rd at the Scugog Arts Gallery, carrying on until August 31st. The gallery at Scugog Arts will be open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 am to 4 pm. Juried shows are a great opportunity for artists to showcase their art, win prize money, and possibly have their pieces sold.

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Art on the Fringe Festival

Ron Davidson

Jul 29, 2019
1 min

Art on the Fringe Festival

Uxbridge: This year’s Uxbridge Art on the Fringe Festival promises to be better than ever.The Festival features over 30 emerging and established artists displaying their work which includes paintings, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, furniture and more. This is a wonderful collection of creative artworks. The Fringe Art Festival is presented by Artists of Uxbridge, a local art group that meets regularly to bring artists together, promoting and supporting art in our community.

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Uxbridge Art Festival is searching for savings

Ron Davidson

Jul 12, 2019
1 min

Uxbridge Art Festival is searching for savings

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: A delegation from Art on the Fringe, a local festival that runs during Celebration of the Arts in September recently came before council seeking assistance from an increase that would more than triple the group’s rental cost at the Uxbridge Historical Centre. In her presentation to council, spokesperson Jane Butler outlined the increase. According to Ms. Butler, the Festival was held at Siloam Community Hall for several years before movin

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The Exhibition at City Hall

Ron Davidson

Mar 19, 2019
1 min

The Exhibition at City Hall

The work of the Kawartha Arts Network, an artists’ cooperative based in Kawartha Lakes, will be displayed throughout March at City Hall. All are invited to visit City Hall, at 26 Francis Street in Lindsay, to enjoy more than 30 beautiful pieces from the group. The Kawartha Arts Network strives to promote awareness of the importance of arts and culture in the Kawartha Lakes community and beyond. The group meets monthly, to exchange ideas and look ahead to the future of art in

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David Malcolm from the Farm to Stoves to Art

Ron Davidson

Mar 13, 2019
2 min

David Malcolm from the Farm to Stoves to Art

It never ceases to amaze me how many exceptional people live in our area. Many of them keep a very low profile, but contribute a great deal to the communities in which they live. David Malcolm is a true example of such a person. One of the few locals who can boast, he still lives on the property where he was born; David grew up on the family farm in Nestleton. “I was one of seven kids, and it was a simple expectation that you worked on the farm.” David explained how difficult

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Don Kett Donates Historical Ojibway Leggings To The Mississauga Of Scugog Island First Nation

Ron Davidson

Oct 11, 2018
1 min

Don Kett Donates Historical Ojibway Leggings To The Mississauga Of Scugog Island First Nation

SCUGOG: Last Thursday, October 4th, 2018, Don Kett donated to the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) historical Ojibway leggings, dating back to approximately the mid 1800’s. Don said, “As soon as I saw these artifacts I knew they had to come home to the Anishinabe community for everyone to enjoy for generations.” Dave Mowat, Consultation Lands and Membership Supervisor for the MSIFN said “I’d like to thank Don Kett for this beautiful gift. They will be protec

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