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We're a community of people working together to make the invisible visible in Guelph.

10/15/2026

Pssst - the More Than Art auction site is up and you can sneak a peek at all the art that'll be at the event.

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More Than Art

Saturday October 17, 2026

2:00pm - 6:00pm Open & Free Events
7:00pm Main Event (Tickets Required)

Royal City Mission
50 Quebec Street
Guelph, ON

royalcitymission.ca/morethanart

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our Drop-In and Meal Programs are running their usual hours today:

Drop-In: 1pm to 7pm
Lunch: 1pm
Supper: 6pm

10/09/2026

More Than Art 2026 | Featured Artist: Vera Kisseleva

Vera Kisseleva is a professional landscape artist and the founder of Vera Kiss Art Studio in downtown Fergus. Holding a bachelor’s degree in art education and more than seven years of experience as a full-time artist, she draws inspiration from nature and the ever-changing play of light, translating it into vibrant acrylic paintings.

Explore her portfolio: elorafergusstudiotour.com/artist/vera-kisseleva

Vera’s work will be exhibited alongside other works by local artists and by creators from Royal City Mission’s Wednesday Art Program, raising vital support for Royal City Mission.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Royal City Mission (50 Quebec Street, Guelph, ON)
2:00pm - 6:00pm Open & Free Events
7:00pm Main Event (Tickets Required)

Get your tickets & info: royalcitymission.ca/morethanart

10/07/2026

More Than Art 2026 | Featured Artist: Sharon Barker

"I have always been a dreamer and the pull of nature is a part of me, the dreamer. I am mesmerized by its sight, sound and texture. The feel of cedar bark under my fingers, the smoothness of rocks worn by the elements. The sounds of crashing waves and the winds rustling the grasses. The hum or buzz of the cicadas and the bees on a hot, dry, summer day. The call of the red-winged blackbird, takes me to a special place in my childhood. Most of all it’s the way the sunlight illuminates and reveals a whole other world of intricacies and patterns, that surely would have been missed, sight unseen, without its kiss. I’ve been told I see things differently than others, so I feel compelled to share what I see and feel. Nature is my muse and paint and brush are my tools. For this is the dream, I dare to dream."

Explore Sharon’s portfolio: sharonbarker.art

Sharon’s work will be exhibited alongside other works by local artists and by creators from Royal City Mission’s Wednesday Art Program, raising vital support for Royal City Mission.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Royal City Mission (50 Quebec Street, Guelph, ON)
2:00pm - 6:00pm Open & Free Events
7:00pm Main Event (Tickets Required)

Get your tickets & info: royalcitymission.ca/morethanart

10/06/2026

More Than Art 2026 | Featured Artist: Carol Folino

Carol Folino is a portrait painter whose dedication to mental health and social issues reflect a depth of emotions that reverberate off her canvases. The rawness with which she paints her subjects is inspiring and reveals how one’s pain can be turned into power.

Explore her portfolio: carolfolinoart.com/about

We’re honoured to showcase Carol Folino at More Than Art 2026! Her pieces will be exhibited alongside other works by local artists and by creators from Royal City Mission’s Wednesday Art Program, raising vital support for Royal City Mission.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Royal City Mission (50 Quebec Street, Guelph, ON)
2:00pm - 6:00pm Open & Free Events
7:00pm Main Event (Tickets Required)

Get your tickets & info: royalcitymission.ca/morethanart

10/03/2026

More Than Art 2026 | Featured Artist: Barry McCarthy

“It is the act of painting that allows me to live in harmony with myself, my work and my world.” -Barry McCarthy

Born in Deep River, Ontario, renowned Canadian artist Barry McCarthy grew up surrounded by the vast shores of Lake Superior and the dense woods of the north, a connection to the Canadian landscape that continues to shape his work today.

Explore his portfolio: mccarthyart.ca

We are thrilled to feature Barry McCarthy’s work at More Than Art 2026! His pieces will be exhibited alongside other works by local artists and by creators from Royal City Mission’s Wednesday Art Program, raising vital support for Royal City Mission.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Royal City Mission (50 Quebec Street, Guelph, ON)
2:00pm - 6:00pm Open & Free Events
7:00pm Main Event (Tickets Required)

Get your tickets & info: royalcitymission.ca/morethanart

10/01/2026

Congratulations Clean Streets Grads!

Our 2026 Summer Cohort for our Clean Streets program celebrated the end of their program, with six graduates successfully completing all of the training and hours.

Together they:

Filled & Disposed of 104 Garbage Bags of Trash

Safely Removed 1,390 Discarded Sharps & Supplies

We are so proud of our graduates and thank you to the many people who would come up and offer positive and affirming words of encouragement as they were on their route.

This cohort was made possible by funders:
River Dali Foundation
Alectra
Knox Presbyterian Church

Thank you!

09/20/2026

This Fall, Royal City Mission is partnering with Water Street Church and Lakeside Church to host the Alpha program. Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the big questions around faith and life, designed to create space for honesty, questions, and open discussion. Anyone is welcome at all three locations:

Royal City Mission: Mondays, 6:30pm (starting October 5)
Water Street Church : Thursdays, 6:30pm (starting September 24)
Lakeside Church : Thursdays, 6:30pm (starting September 24)

For more information, check out:

royalcitymission.ca/alpha

alphacanada.org

09/17/2026

We were thrilled to host our official ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new self-operating elevator! This project removes a major barrier for community members accessing our dining room, programs, and support services.

We were also honoured to receive a provincial Access Recognition Award from Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner in recognition of our commitment to creating an inclusive, barrier-free space for everyone.

Huge thanks to Lohr Builders Limited, Delta Elevator, OPIRG Guelph, Barrier Free Guelph, our project lead Daniel Bell, and all of our generous donors and community members who made this possible!

Read the full story, view photos, and learn why accessible spaces matter on our website:
royalcitymission.ca/news/more-than-just-an-elevator-celebrating-accessibility-and-belonging

09/07/2026

Happy Labour Day!

We're open today, regular hours:

Drop-In: 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Lunch: 1:00pm
Supper: 6:00pm

Address

50 Quebec Street
Guelph, ON
N1H2T4

Telephone

519-837-3777

Website

https://www.royalcitymission.ca/

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