The Great Canadian Art Machine

05/27/2026

I'm in Haliburton .
I love it here.
I've finally got to see the Art Hut where Luke Despatie has some of his work. Amazing.
Whether here to take a class, listen to an Art Talk, see a display or walk the Sculpture Forest...
Come in & experience The Great Canadian Art Machine!

05/23/2026

Let us know if you got to meet Watercolourist, Ian Ball this weekend! 🎨🖌

Today is Day 1 of the 2026 Made in Kawartha Lakes Show + Sale! 🎉

Come join us at the Victoria Park Armoury in downtown Lindsay from 10 AM to 4 PM and explore the incredible work of 50+ local artists and artisans! And don’t forget to fill out your event passport for a chance to win a $250 cash prize!

Support local talent and experience the creativity of our community. See you there!
Check out the full vendor list and more details at → kawarthalakesartscouncil.com/events/mikl-2026

05/22/2026

This weekend is the 8th Annual Made in Kawartha Lakes show & sale, being held at the Armoury in Lindsay (Ontario).
You may know Ian Ball from his small watercolour art in The Great Canadian Art Machine.
Ian is usually working on a painting while doing a show, sometimes even more small art for TGCAM! This would be a good time to meet Ian & add to your art collection! Happy weekend!

05/01/2026

I'd wondered what an event with only one medium would be like.
It's fabulous.

Mary Cousens is a member of the showcasing her work at their show this weekend.
Her newest work is sure to make you smile!

The show runs all weekend! Great Open Hours, easy parking & free.

Mary's small art is in the Great Canadian Art Machine in the Red Door Store at Fleming College - Haliburton School of Art + Design.

Oh! One of Mary's bowls was chosen to be the door prize....I hope to win, but everyone can enter. 🤞

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04/09/2026

I just love what Nadine Schultz-Lauder is working on now.
Hmmmm....maybe needing to think inside the box confines of The Great Canadian Art Machine helped to inspire this project? 🎨🖌
Check out Nadines E-Bay shop & get some original art!
NL Creative Designs

Follow nlcreativedesigns on eBay. Buying, Selling, Collecting on eBay has never been more exciting!

04/08/2026

Wendy Daly Studio has been with us just about from the beginning. You may have chosen her small art, Christmas ornament or wearable from The Great Canadian Art Machine.
If you are local to Pickering, Ontario, this would be a fun workshop! Feast AND Fuse!

Reminder to All
FEAST & FUSE Nights at Kathryn's
Starting next monday night, April 13, 20 & 27!
Food, Fun, Fusing..Wahoo!!

03/14/2026

The 2026 Course Calendar from both Loyalist College and
Fleming, Haliburton School of Art & Design are out!
Luke Despatie is teaching at both schools! The Plein Air workshops look especially inviting. (😉 looks like one of the Loyalist College locations includes lunch!)

While putting this post together, I see that Luke's work can be found to purchase st Ganaraska Art & Framing in Port Hope.
Check it out!

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03/12/2026

Our Lisa, of Lisa Charlton Gallery
Congratulations!
Happy dance happening here for you! Go order cards 💌

Winner of the GCU February 2026 Stock Card Design Challenge is Lisa Charlton (Cards from the HeART). Congratulations!
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02/26/2026

The beginning...

02/15/2026

Artist, Kathy Andrews fiber artist is one of the amazing Artists showcased!
Kathy is also one of the amazing artists in The Great Canadian Art Machine in the Red Door Store in Fleming College - Haliburton School of Art + Design
So proud of her!