Scugog Arts

Scugog Arts Scugog Arts engages people and organizations with resources and opportunities, serving to enrich our lives through all of the arts.

It takes a village to paint the villages. The Villages of Scugog Mural Marathon is looking for volunteers to help bring ...
06/17/2026

It takes a village to paint the villages. The Villages of Scugog Mural Marathon is looking for volunteers to help bring this community art project to life July 17–19.

Volunteers play an important role in welcoming painters, assisting visitors, supporting fundraising activities, helping with set-up and take-down, and ensuring the event runs smoothly throughout the weekend.

No artistic experience is required — just a willingness to lend a hand and be part of something meaningful.

Whether you can spare a few hours or a full day, we'd love to have you on the team.

Join us as we create five new mural panels celebrating Manchester, Cadmus, Nestleton, Prince Albert, and Epsom & Utica.

Volunteer registration is now open: https://scugogarts.ca/current-opportunities/

06/16/2026

Registration is now open for the Villages of Scugog Mural Marathon!

This summer, help create five new community murals celebrating Manchester, Cadmus, Nestleton, Prince Albert, and Epsom & Utica as we complete the second half of our Villages of Scugog public art project.

Whether you’re an experienced artist or have never picked up a paintbrush before, you’re invited to be part of this one-of-a-kind community fundraiser. Designed in a colouring book style, the murals are accessible to painters of all ages and skill levels.

Join us July 17–19 at the Scugog Arts Space and help transform blank panels into lasting works of public art that celebrate the stories of our villages.

Participants can also collect pledges and compete for prizes, including:
• Highest Value Raised
• Most Pledges Collected
• Wackiest Outfit

Registration:
$30 per painter
$60 for a family or group of 2–4

All proceeds support Scugog Arts and our mission to foster a vibrant, creative community.

Register today through the link in our bio and help paint the next five chapters of the Villages of Scugog story.

Durham Tourism VisitYDH 🌂🌸🐝 Township of Scugog

This July, help create five new community murals celebrating the stories, heritage, and character of Manchester, Cadmus,...
06/15/2026

This July, help create five new community murals celebrating the stories, heritage, and character of Manchester, Cadmus, Nestleton, Prince Albert, and Epsom & Utica.

Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush before or painting is part of your everyday life, you're invited to be part of this unique community art project. Designed in a colouring book style, the murals welcome painters of all ages and skill levels.

July 17–19, 2026
Scugog Arts Space

All ages welcome.
No experience required.

Registration:
$30 per painter
$60 for a family or group of 2–4

Join us in painting the next five chapters of the Villages of Scugog story.

Register now: https://scugogarts.ca/villages-of-scugog-mural-marathon/

06/13/2026

Experience HAZEL, a captivating exhibition by Laurie Lafrance that transforms a discarded corkscrew hazelnut tree into a series of expressive and thoughtful works. Through energetic lines, movement, and careful observation, Lafrance reveals the beauty hidden within an overlooked piece of the natural world.

Whether you’re an art lover, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious, HAZEL invites you to slow down, look closer, and discover the extraordinary in the everyday.

On view now through June 28th at Scugog Arts in Downtown Port Perry.

What if your next breakthrough came from looking at a problem differently?Join Marion Meyers for a five-hour professiona...
06/12/2026

What if your next breakthrough came from looking at a problem differently?

Join Marion Meyers for a five-hour professional development workshop exploring creative problem solving and how it can be applied to your artistic practice, business, and everyday life. Through practical exercises and discussion, participants will learn strategies for approaching challenges with creativity, flexibility, and curiosity.

Whether you're facing creative blocks, searching for fresh perspectives, or looking to strengthen your problem-solving skills, this workshop offers tools you can apply both inside and outside the studio.

Tuesday, July 7
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
$75 (includes lunch)

Register here: https://scugogarts.ca/events/creative-problem-solving-with-marion-meyers/

For wood artist Kade Bolger, every piece of wood has a story to tell.Drawing on years of experience in woodturning and s...
06/11/2026

For wood artist Kade Bolger, every piece of wood has a story to tell.

Drawing on years of experience in woodturning and sculptural carving, Kade carefully studies the natural character of each piece before bringing it to life as functional sculptural art. His work highlights the unique grain, shape, and personality of the wood, transforming raw material into one-of-a-kind artistic creations.

Kade's journey began carving alongside his Irish grandfather and has since taken him around the world, studying with Master Woodturners in Ireland and the United Kingdom, exhibiting internationally, and earning numerous awards for his craftsmanship and innovation. Today, he continues to teach, demonstrate, and share his passion for wood art with audiences both locally and abroad.

Kade is a Resident Artist at Scugog Arts. Stop by the gallery to experience his remarkable wood sculptures and functional art in person.

06/11/2026

Join us for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation’s 28th Annual Powwow on July 18 & 19, 2026!

All are welcome to come and experience this special gathering as we celebrate culture, tradition, and community.
Enjoy traditional dancing, powerful drumming and singing, delicious food, and a variety of local artisans.

⏰ Grand Entry: 12:00 PM (both days)
📍 MSIFN Powwow Grounds – 22521 Island Rd, Port Perry

Sponsorship opportunities are still available: https://shorturl.at/nc4JM
We look forward to welcoming you all to the Powwow grounds 💛

Help us paint Pride chairs at the Pride Country Festival on June 20th in Palmer Park! Join us and add your creativity to...
06/10/2026

Help us paint Pride chairs at the Pride Country Festival on June 20th in Palmer Park!

Join us and add your creativity to a community art project celebrating inclusion, self-expression, and belonging. Festival attendees are invited to help paint Pride chairs that will become part of this growing collection of colourful community-created artworks.

The chair pictured was painted and modelled by Jesse Gillis and offers just one example of the creativity that Pride Country inspires.

Stop by the Scugog Arts tent, pick up a brush, and help us create something together.

Learn more: https://scugogarts.ca/events/pride-country-festival/

“Shared Sky, Shared Earth” by Lucy Burton was awarded Second Place in the Poetry category of our 2025 Ekphrastic Writing...
06/10/2026

“Shared Sky, Shared Earth” by Lucy Burton was awarded Second Place in the Poetry category of our 2025 Ekphrastic Writing Contest.

Inspired by Shared Sky, Shared Earth by Kate Greenway, the poem captures a quiet moment of wonder beneath the night sky. Through simple yet evocative language, it reflects on peace, connection, and the shared experience of looking upward in awe.

Call for Artists: Glow Wild: Pride After Dark Juried ExhibitionScugog Arts, in partnership with North Durham Pride, is s...
06/09/2026

Call for Artists: Glow Wild: Pride After Dark Juried Exhibition

Scugog Arts, in partnership with North Durham Pride, is seeking artists to participate in Glow Wild: Pride After Dark, a juried exhibition taking place during North Durham's first-ever evening Pride celebration in downtown Uxbridge.

This exhibition explores themes of pride, visibility, belonging, and self-expression through the lens of light and illumination. We welcome submissions that reflect the diversity, resilience, and creativity of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Artists working in a wide range of mediums are encouraged to apply, including painting, sculpture, installation, mixed media, and wearable art. We are particularly interested in work that incorporates light, illumination, or interactive elements to help create an engaging street-side experience.

Submission deadline: July 29, 2026 at midnight
Entry fee: $30
First place prize: $500

Join Scugog Arts and North Durham PRIDE in transforming downtown Uxbridge into an evening of art, community, and celebration.

Learn more and submit your work through our website.

Learn more and submit your work: https://scugogarts.ca/news/glow-wild-pride-after-dark-juried-exhibition/

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268 Queen Street
Port Perry, ON
L9L1B9

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Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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