South Simcoe Arts Council

South Simcoe Arts Council Fostering the cultural enrichment of South Simcoe by developing a widespread appreciation of, support for and involvement with the arts! Community Arts

Check out Donna Greenstein’s latest show - The Sheep Show! On now at the Alliston Library. Experience the quiet beauty a...
07/16/2026

Check out Donna Greenstein’s latest show - The Sheep Show! On now at the Alliston Library.
Experience the quiet beauty and deep connection of rural life in these masterful paintings! Until Oct 16th.
Arts in Our Community is a South Simcoe Arts Council program that partners with community businesses to provide local artwork for our public spaces.
See something you like? Go to https://southsimcoeartscouncil.com/exhibits to purchase or for more information.

Arts in Our community Spotlight!Lisa RosatiAlliston Diagnostic Centre117 Yonge St.Alliston, ONMay 30 - Aug 28, 2026Arts ...
06/11/2026

Arts in Our community Spotlight!
Lisa Rosati
Alliston Diagnostic Centre
117 Yonge St.
Alliston, ON
May 30 - Aug 28, 2026
Arts in Our Community is a South Simcoe Arts Council program that partners with community businesses to provide local artwork for our public spaces.
Lisa says, "Beauty is my focus; noticing, capturing, creating and sharing it."

See something you like? Go to https://southsimcoeartscouncil.com/exhibits to purchase or for more information.

Arts in Our community Spotlight!Joanne LomasMay 26 - Aug 26, 2026Coffee Culture36 Young St.ALLISTON, OntarioArts in Our ...
06/10/2026

Arts in Our community Spotlight!
Joanne Lomas
May 26 - Aug 26, 2026
Coffee Culture
36 Young St.
ALLISTON, Ontario
Arts in Our Community is a South Simcoe Arts Council program that partners with community businesses to provide local artwork for our public spaces.

Joanne Lomas a longtime resident of Simcoe County primarily focuses on landscape in her work. An enthusiastic camper, hiker, and traveler, she delights in discovering her environment through painting and photography. Her approach is intuitive, dependent on the spontaneity of the moment and the medium's response to the surface.

See something you like? Go to https://southsimcoeartscouncil.com/exhibits to purchase or for more information.

Arts in Our Community Spotlight!Valerie LosellThe Tooth Doctors22 Dunham Drive, Unit 104Alliston, ONMay 21 - Aug 27, 202...
06/10/2026

Arts in Our Community Spotlight!
Valerie Losell
The Tooth Doctors
22 Dunham Drive, Unit 104
Alliston, ON
May 21 - Aug 27, 2026
Arts in Our Community is a South Simcoe Arts Council program that partners with community businesses to provide local artwork for our public spaces.
Valerie says, " I delight in the soul-soothing colour and endless magnificent patterns of the living world. Working mostly in watercolour and pastel, I want to respond to and celebrate the joy and sometimes tragedy of being in this world, here and now."

See something you like? Go to https://southsimcoeartscouncil.com/exhibits for purchase or more information.

Arts in Our Community Spotlight!Judy PironeStevenson Memorial Hospital200 Fletcher CrescentAlliston, ONMay 20 - Aug 25, ...
06/08/2026

Arts in Our Community Spotlight!
Judy Pirone
Stevenson Memorial Hospital
200 Fletcher Crescent
Alliston, ON
May 20 - Aug 25, 2026
Arts in Our Community is a South Simcoe Arts Council program that partners with community businesses to provide local artwork for our public spaces.
Judy says, "Coming from the tail end of the "FLOWER POWER" era, I used to macrame in the '70's with my high-school chums. As they say, what goes around comes around."

Like something you see? Go to https://southsimcoeartscouncil.com/exhibits for purchase or more information.

In Our Community Spotlight!Adele McKendrick When: Dec 2, 2025 - Jun 2Location: Matthew's House Hospice-Lower East Wall13...
05/22/2026

In Our Community Spotlight!
Adele McKendrick
When: Dec 2, 2025 - Jun 2
Location: Matthew's House Hospice-Lower East Wall
131 Wellington St. East, Alliston

I consider myself an abstract artist and I love working with acrylic paints. I use bold colours, in my paintings which help express the emotions I am trying to portray. I believe in recycling, using many repurposed canvases.
I have a love for all animals, especially the array of squirrels, chipmunks, bluejays and even crows who come to my yard every morning for treats. This art series "In My Garden" was inspired by "Mama Squirrel" who has been here for 2 years since she was tiny and whose five babies have grown up in one of our trees.

In Our Community Spotlight!Chris Pergentile When: Jan 21, 2026 - May 27Location: Stevenson Memorial Hospital200 Fletcher...
05/21/2026

In Our Community Spotlight!
Chris Pergentile


When: Jan 21, 2026 - May 27
Location: Stevenson Memorial Hospital
200 Fletcher Crescent, Alliston

actual.
adj. Existing in fact; typically as contrasted with what was intended, expected or believed.

The middle ground between light and shadow is a place of discomfort, yet it is where conscious growth can happen. In this apprehensive state answers are made clear if the right questions are asked.

"Why" applied inward can have tremendous affect on the outward. It can lead you places you never thought you'd go or shine light on the unseen sights that parallel your current journey.

Asking WHY has helped remind me of what was has been forgotten. Asking HOW has helped translate emotional complexities into physical simplicities.

In Our Community Spotlight!Maria Petrov When: Feb 25, 2026 - May 20Location: New Tecumseth Administration Centre (Town H...
05/20/2026

In Our Community Spotlight!
Maria Petrov

When: Feb 25, 2026 - May 20
Location: New Tecumseth Administration Centre (Town Hall)-Easel1,2,3
24 Tupper St. West, Alliston

Come see the work of Maria Petrov at the New Tecumseth Town Hall.

These realistic paintings capture nature and soothes the soul.

Maria Petrov is a self-taught Canadian artist with a deep passion for seascapes. Born in Russia and currently residing in Bradford, Ontario, Maria's artistic journey has been marked by her dedication to exploring the beauty and mystery that water holds. Inspired by the works of acclaimed seascapes painters and the beauty of nature, Maria Petrov has developed a distinctive style that marries realism with a touch of impressionism. Her brushstrokes, both deliberate and spontaneous, convey not only the visual spectacle of water but also the emotions it evokes
within her. Each piece tells a unique story, inviting contemplation and reflection. Her seascapes are not mere representations of water; they are windows into the captivating and ever-changing world of the sea. Her work reflects the interplay of light and water, capturing the ethereal moments that make seascapes so enchanting.

Maria Petrov's award-winning work has been featured in several exhibitions, where her seascapes have garnered admiration for their ability to transport viewers to the shores of distant landscapes. Her art continues to captivate audiences, inviting them to immerse themselves in the timeless allure of the sea. In a world that often rushes by, Maria Petrov's seascapes offer a moment of tranquility—a chance to pause, breathe, and lose oneself in the mesmerizing ebb and flow of the ocean.

In Our Community Spotlight!Patricia Vega When: Feb 26, 2026 - May 26Location: Coffee Culture36 Yong St. AllistonPatric...
05/19/2026

In Our Community Spotlight!
Patricia Vega


When: Feb 26, 2026 - May 26
Location: Coffee Culture
36 Yong St. Alliston

Patricia Vega is a versatile skilled visual artist with a strong background in fine art and design. Her diverse skill set allows her to works with various media such as cyanotype, printmaking, and mixed media. Although she primarily uses printmaking techniques to create her artwork, she is currently exploring the cyanotype process to create textile, paper, and glass pieces of artwork. Cyanotype is an old camera-less photographic printing process that uses ultraviolet light to produce blueprints. By combining natural materials, Patricia creates stunning monochrome images that capture the beauty of nature. The use of sunlight in this process results in a range of beautiful Prussian blues.

Patricia has her art studio in Mansfield, ON.

In Our Community Spotlight!Mary Lou Leitch When: Feb 27, 2026 - May 27Location: Essa Public Library: Angus Branch8505 C...
05/18/2026

In Our Community Spotlight!
Mary Lou Leitch

When: Feb 27, 2026 - May 27
Location: Essa Public Library: Angus Branch
8505 County Road 10, Angus

When: Feb 26, 2026 - May 26
Location: Millpond Medical - 2nd Floor B
106 Victoria St. W. Alliston

Whether landscapes, seascapes, people or animals, I love to draw, and paint. "Love life and art."
The medium I paint with most is acrylic, although I also enjoy others, such as pastel and watercolour.
My works are "memorable images" of special places and times. I try to capture motion and light. Recently I have been creating more abstract paintings which I find fun and challenging. Creating a composition that involves the viewer to sense the light and motion with keeping them involved in the flow of the line and colour is fun for me. I hope to give pleasure and evoke a memory to the viewers.
I teach to encourage young artists and anyone wishing to improve their present ability through seeing shape and colour, getting past the fear of starting a piece, to enjoying creating with colour, lines and shapes.
Email to enquire re classes or viewing my work. [email protected]
I have sold works across Canada, in the USA and UK.

Address

PO Box 255
Alliston, ON
L9R1V5

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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