Orangeville Art Group

12/16/2025

Happy Holidays! Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year.

11/10/2025

Coming up: 'UNDERSTANDING COLOUR' Landscape Painting

with JOHN DAVID ANDERSON

'CLASSICAL', 'IMPRESSIONIST' and 'MODERN' Colours

November 22, 2025 10-3pm

Join acclaimed Canadian Landscape artist and art instructor John David Anderson for an exciting opportunity to learn how to use Classical and Modern / Contemporary colours in your paintings.

Explore how to develop and use vibrant colour to interpret the Ontario landscape.

John will begin with a talk on understanding Classical, Impressionist and Contemporary paint colours.
He will include valuable information about the history and development of paint and how to choose and use the different colours in your paintings.

Transform your paintings by learning how to use and control modern synthetic colours without overpowering your painting.

John will do demonstrations throughout the day.
During the day, participants will paint with one-on-one guidance on their progress with regular feedback on their respective painting.

There will be a valuable final critique of your painting at the end of the day for all participants.

Suitable for oil and acrylics. John will do demos in oil and will provide a colourful landscape reference photo ahead of class for you to sketch / paint the image on your.

Registration:
To register, please send an email to Judi Island at [email protected]
Then, go to: orangevilleartgroup.com/workshops
Secure your spot! Workshop Discount for all OAG Members

10/30/2025

Orangeville Art Group held two very successful landscape painting workshops featuring acclaimed realism painter, Barry McCarthy on Saturday, 18th and 25th October. The workshop topic was '2-Day Oil Painting Workshop with Barry McCarthy' Canadian Realism Painter. Barry demonstrated painting techniques, shared valuable information, gave valuable critiques - he covered a lot in the two consecutive weekends.

We appreciate the guidance and expertise you shared with our artists!!

Thank you Barry, for a day of learning and exploring painting, from the OAG and all who attended.

"Thank you for organizing such a wonderful workshop. Barry really is one of the best painters I have had the privilege of painting with." P.

And very special thanks to our fabulous Workshop Coordinator, Judi Island, for arranging a wonderful experience for the members of the Orangeville Art Group!

09/02/2025

OAG 53rd Annual Art Show and Sale is ready for the next two weeks. The reception is on Saturday, 06 September from 1-4 pm. Please come and join us for refreshments and to meet the participating artists .mill Pond Gallery 1402 Queen St. W. Village of Alton

.hey.steph .sawicki among many other talented artists.

08/09/2025

Welcome art lovers! 🎨 Get ready for the 2025 OAG 53rd ANNUAL ART SHOW AND SALE celebrating 70 Years of Art in the Community! Join us at Alton Mill Arts Centre from September 3 to 14, 2025, between 10:00am & 5pm to immerse yourself in creativity and talent. This event is a perfect opportunity to discover unique pieces and support local artists. Don't miss out on this incredible showcase of artistic expression!

Mark your calendars for the reception on September 6th, 1pm - 5pm, where you can meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and purchase your favourite pieces. This is a celebration you won't want to miss!

Exhibiting artists:
Felicity Berti
Kathleen Davis
Stephanie Esguerra
Katie Howatson
Michelle Edwards Hudson
Judi Island
Alicia Kearns
Barb Sawicki
Genni Selby
Milly Tseng
Freda Wrench

07/30/2025

OAG Celebrates 70 Years of Artistic Excellence in the Community at the Shelburne Town Hall Art Gallery

We have just completed our first and very successful exhibition, which took place from July 7 to the 25th at the Shelburne Town Hall.

The OAG would like to extend a special thanks to Melissa Kenney, Communications Coordinator and Chantel Richards, Administration Services, for providing the promotion, the tasteful attention to detail in the setting up, and of course, the beautiful historic Shelburne Town Hall Art Gallery.

07/15/2025

Celebrating 70 years! New show at the Shelburne Town Hall. If you are in the area, please come and enjoy the exhibition. July 7-25, 2025

07/06/2025

🎨 New Exhibit Alert!
Join us in celebrating 70 years of creativity with the Orangeville Art Group!
💥 “OAG: 70 Years of Art in the Community”
🎈 Shelburne Town Hall Art Gallery, 203 Main Street East
🗓 July 7–25 | 🕑 Reception: July 12, 2–4 PM
Come explore the legacy of local art and meet the artists behind the work!

05/18/2025

Join us this summer for an incredible exhibition featuring the artwork of our talented OAG members at the Shelburne Town Hall! Celebrate 70 years of creativity and community with us. See you there! Full details here: https://wix.to/0KL2A9o

Hi Everyone,This summer, the OAG invites you to attend an exhibition showcasing members' artwork at the Shelburne Town Hall. The exhibition is titled, OAG Members Show, 70 Years of Art in the Community!Exhibit Dates: July 7 - 25, 2025 Time: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday...

04/07/2025

Orangeville Art Group held a very successful landscape painting workshop instructed by John David Anderson last Saturday. The workshop topic was 'Finishing your painting to the Next Level' and under John's guidance everyone is well on their way to accomplishing this. John demonstrated painting techniques, shared valuable information, gave valuable critiques - he covered so much in one day.
We appreciate the guidance and expertise you shared with our artists!!
Thank you John for a day of learning and exploring painting, from the OAG and all who attended.

03/26/2025

OAG Presents:
a 3-DAY OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP with
BARRY MCCARTHY, Canadian Realism Painter
2 full painting days + 1 day at Barry McCarthy's Studio in Fergus
Saturday, May 10 & 24th 10 - 3:30 pm

Barry McCarthy is an established and well-known Canadian contemporary realist painter represented by the Loch Gallery, Toronto and with 3 books of his work published.

During 2 days of painting, Barry will give hourly demonstration of his oil painting techniques and working 'one on one' with the participants.

“I will teach you how to paint one of my paintings, step by step, creating your own masterpiece.

I will share some design strategies and processes and lecture about 'what makes a good painting'.

We will work towards the process which I will explain and why.
The day will go by quickly. I will cover so much information in this workshop from composition, techniques, including how to sell your work and approach art galleries.”

The CLASS SIZE is LIMITED

Barry has offered a follow-up day (limited to the first 5 registrants due to the limited space) at his Fergus Studio: "At our last meeting, I will critique the finished paintings and we will have the opportunity to view his paintings, studio space, furniture etc."

For more information/registration about this in-person Workshop please contact Judi Island at: [email protected]

and: www.orangevilleartgroup.com/workshops

02/26/2025

Coming Up: 'The Next Level'- Workshop #3

TAKE YOUR LANDSCAPE PAINTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

with JOHN DAVID ANDERSON

April 5, 2025 10 - 3:30 pm

Join acclaimed Canadian Landscape artist and art instructor John David Anderson for an exciting opportunity to work at developing your own style and goals in a larger format.

Take advantage of this workshop to take your painting to the next level in finishing your work!

Focus will be on attaining the 'Next Level' in finishing a large landscape.

Have you always wanted to push yourself to work on a larger canvas? This is your chance to attain the next level in your painting.

​John will do demonstrations throughout the day. He will provide guidance on a 'one to one' to get you to the 'next level' in completing your work with confidence. John will provide participants with regular feedback on their respective painting. There will be a valuable final critique of your painting at the end of the day for all participants.

​Plus: If you took any of the previous OAG 'Next Level' Workshops on Nov. 16 or Dec. 7, you can bring in your finished painting for a 'one on one' critique with John David Anderson.

Registration:

To register, please send an email to Judi Island at [email protected]

Then, go to: orangevilleartgroup.com/workshops

Secure your spot! Workshop Discount for all OAG Members