St. Catharines Art Association

06/15/2026

SCAA Promotes Art Education – 4 FREE Teen Art Workshops

SCAA is delighted to partner with the St. Catharines Public Library (SCPL) for a second consecutive year to present our Teen Art Series Workshops.

These four free workshops will be held at SCPL, 54 Church Street, St. Catharines on four Wednesdays in July from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be led by the SCAA members/artists/art instructors - Ron Wilkie, Dr. Chandi Jayawardena, Dr. Debra Attenborough & Susan Little.

Thanks to our partner, SCPL, all workshops, canvases, art supplies, and materials are provided FREE of charge. Each workshop is limited to 16 participants, so early registration is strongly encouraged.

If you have children or grandchildren aged 13–17 who enjoy art or would like to explore painting, we encourage you to register them as soon as possible.

Registration online is now open. Please use the links below or visit SCPL website to register:
July 8th: Landscape painting
July 15th: Abstract Painting
July 22nd: Floral Painting
July 29th: Tropical Fish Painting

06/15/2026

SCAA Artist of the Week is our youngest and newest member, Kenji Sumbler, an abstract artist from St. Catharines who paints with acrylic on canvas. Kenji is severely autistic and non-verbal, so painting is his primary language and how he connects with the world around him.

His abstract art replaces spoken words with bold colour, thick layers, and heavy textures. Each of his canvases shows his unique sensory experiences and how he feels. By sharing his paintings, he invites people to see the world through his eyes. He is currently growing a supportive community of nearly 3000 art lovers on instagram and continues to create new work from his local home studio.
Welcome to the St. Catharines Art Association Kenji!

06/07/2026

SCAA Artist of the Week is Krista McMillan, a contemporary impressionist painter based in Niagara. Krista employs a distinctive style characterized by vibrant colors, dynamic strokes, and textured fingerpainting techniques. Her artistic journey began in childhood, fueled by a fervent passion for art and nature, which has led her to explore various creative pursuits throughout her life.

While balancing the responsibilities of raising three children, Krista began to create large-scale impressionist paintings that depict trees. These works resonate with the essence of the Group of Seven style but offer an innovative perspective. Drawing inspiration from her own photographs taken during wilderness excursions, her artistic practice yields paintings that exude a sense of fluidity and vitality, reflecting the untamed energy of nature.

With each painting sold, Krista is committed to supporting conservation efforts, notably donating to the Bruce Trail and other environmental organizations. This initiative ensures that future generations can continue to find inspiration in the natural world.

For more information, please visit her website at www.kristamcmillan.com and stcatharinesart.com.

Connect with her on social media:
Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/share/1AQ8AmP9Q4/]
Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/kristamcmillanart?igsh=aHF5aXUyaGFoeGZt]

06/03/2026

SCAA HAS 3 NOMINATIONS!
2026 St. Catharines City Art Awards:

• SCAA - Making a Difference Award
• SCAA Member Rajshree Jena - Emerging Artist Award

, Adam Wiebe
• SCAA Member Adam Wiebe - Emerging Artist Award

This year’s Arts Awards will be presented on Thursday, June 18 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Admission is complimentary; however, seating for this distinguished celebration of arts and culture is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Tickets to the 2026 Arts Awards will be available through the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre box office.
The Arts Awards will recognize 2026 nominees in the following five categories (shortlist of 28 nominees):
• Arts in Education Award
• Emerging Artist Award
• Established Artist Award
• Making a Difference Award
• Patron of the Arts Award

Since 2005, the City has celebrated more than 80 artists, businesses, individuals and organizations with Arts Awards who have demonstrated excellence in artistic creation and contribution to the arts in St. Catharines. Learn more at stcatharines.ca/ArtsAwards

06/03/2026

FYI SCAA members.
For those who entered the Johnny Depp Artist online exhibit/competition--you're going to want to consider this. Take care of your creative work!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYNUt5FJc9d/?igsh=MXZnbjZwZWZ0MXFo

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

SCAA Artist of the Week is Nicki Inch, a mixed media artist working primarily in acrylic.

Nicki's lifelong passion for art has expanded her practice to include collage, using hand-printed papers created on a gel plate. Her work celebrates rediscovery, creativity, gardening and the occasional political commentary.

Nicki was recently chosen as one of the finalists in "Drawn to Niagara", a portrait competition where eight artists paint live portraits of surprise local celebrity models for a chance at the $3,000 "Portrait Artist of the Year" at The Hare Wine Company, Niagara-on-the-Lake.

05/31/2026

All SCAA Members & friends are invited to the Opening Reception of SCAA Summer Group Art Exhibition at Fort Erie Public Library, 136 Gilmore Road, Fort Erie on Monday June 1st from 5 pm to 7 pm.

05/28/2026

🎨 Exciting News for the St. Catharines Art Association (SCAA)!

The City of St. Catharines has nominated the SCAA for the prestigious 'Making a Difference Award'.

We sincerely thank Dr. Debra Attenborough Executive Director of Niagara Falls Art Gallery for nominating the SCAA for this significant honour during our 75th anniversary year. In 2026, we are proudly presenting 18 art events, including six group art exhibitions in four cities, in celebration of our long-standing contribution to arts and culture in the community.