It takes a village to pull this off and we’re hoping you can help us by volunteering some of your time the weekend of October 4th, 5th & 6th. Click the button to sign up today!
Friday, October 4th
| St John’s United Church | Friday, October 4th | Doors 7:30pm, Show at 8pm. Tickets $60 + fees.
Tom Wilson’s extensive career and tireless efforts as a musician has bestowed upon him numerous nominations and awards from the Hamilton Music Awards to the Polaris Prize to the Juno Awards. Wilson was appointed as a Companion of the Order of Canada in June 2023, with this citation: For his multifaceted contributions to the arts in Canada, notably as an iconic musician, as well as for his advocacy of Indigenous communities in Canada. Through his melodies, paintings, and words, Wilson invokes ancestral wisdom while addressing pressing issues of our time. His artistry serves as a bridge between past and present, inviting reflection and dialogue on the complexities of Indigenous identity and resilience. Sponsored by Dalton Associates.
Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th
Artists on Location
Sat., Oct. 5th and Sun., Oct. 6th from 10am-4pm.
Come enjoy the autumn beauty in Clearview and view the work of over 40+ Artists and Artisans showing in local businesses, on porches and lawns, and in artist studios throughout Creemore.
Sponsored by Blink Eyewear.
Gurdeep Pandher | Gurdeep Pandher is a Yukon-based Bhangra artist and educator
who creates performance pieces that bring together people from all backgrounds while
promoting inclusivity and spreading joy.
Bhangra Dance Class | Creemore Legion | 11am | $20 + fees
Dance for Joy | Creemore Village Green | 2pm | FREE
Sponsored by Creemore Village Green.
SOLD OUT Aysanabee | St. John’s United Church | Saturday, October 5th | Door open 7:30pm, Show 8pm. Tickets $35 + fees.
Aysanabee is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and 2024 Juno Award winner for songwriter of the year and alternative album of the year. He is Oji-Cree, Sucker Clan of the Sandy Lake First Nation, a fly-in community in Northwestern Ontario, currently living in Toronto. Sponsored by Dalton Associates and the Bank Café.
The Ice Project: Sue A Miller
Station on the Green | Saturday, October 5th and and Sunday, October 6th from 10am-4pm.
A multi-sensory, immersive exhibition including archival recorded sounds of icebergs, glacial calving, a bowhead whale and melting ice, as well as two dimensional oil paintings and light boxes.
A special thank you to Sue for providing us with her beautiful paintings as the cover art for our festival this year.
Sponsored by Cooper Equipment Rentals.
Presented by Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society.
I Will Not Let You Waste Away | Jennifer Johne
Station on the Green | Saturday, October 5th and and Sunday, October 6th from 10am-4pm.
By mending and transforming objects across a variety of disciplines such as ceramics, wood, photography and textiles, Jennifer hopes to inspire people to rethink their idea of waste.
Sponsored by Fieldesign Inc.
The Conscientious Effort of Jim Harkness
Creemore Log Cabin | Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th from 10am-4pm. Brief talk with Jim at 10:30 am and 1 pm each day.
Harkness is best known for his wood carvings which have been loved for generations. During this exhibition we celebrate his work as well as his contribution to Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society and our community.
Sponsored by The Newsstand.
A View From Above: Painting the Svalbard Archipelago
Peter Adams
Gallery Lagom | Saturday, October 5th and and Sunday, October 6th from 10am-4pm. Opening reception, October 4th from 5 pm – 7 pm.
Award winning artist Peter Adams will be exhibiting paintings from his recent Arctic residency. This will be the first showing of work inspired by his remarkable journey around the Svalbard Archipelago aboard a traditionally rigged Barquentine sailing vessel.
Presented by Lagom Design Shop.
Interactive Art Activities: Letters of the Heart.
East Lawn at Station on the Green | Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th from 11am-2pm.
Bringing art into your hands, our interactive art station brings back the art of letter writing.
Sponsored by CI Assante Wealth Management.
Lasagna Dinner
Saturday, October 5th at the Creemore Legion from 5 pm – 7:30 pm | $21
Who wants to cook after a busy day of art? Not us! Let’s come together for a delicious dinner of meat or veg lasagna with salad.
Sunday, October 6th
The Makers Market
Sunday, October 6th on Caroline Street West between Mill Street and The Creemore Echo from 10am-4pm
New for 2024. A partnership between 2dA Market and The Creemore Festival of the Arts. 30+ Artisan makers will display and sell their work at an outdoor market. Click here to see list of vendors
Presented by 2dA Market.
The Creemore Community Children’s Choir
Sunday, October 6th on The Village Green Stage at 1pm
Bringing local children to The Village Green Stage to experience the joy of making and creating music, together.