ECCO Art Gallery Studios

06/18/2026

WIN THE LAKEFIELD ARTS & COTTAGE GETAWAY

We’re so excited to officially launch the Summer Cottage Giveaway in partnership with Cottage Toys.

One lucky winner will receive a curated Lakefield getaway experience, including:

☑️A cottage stay in beautiful Lakefield, Ontario
☑️Kayaks and/or paddle boards from Cottage Toys
☑️A private Friends Denim Workshop for up to five guests
☑️A special original artwork/gift from artist Mark Hinan
☑️A $100 House of Art / ECCO Art Gallery gift certificate
☑️A relaxing cottage-country weekend to remember

How to enter:
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You can also enter in person by visiting ECCO Art Gallery & House of Art or Cottage Toys in Lakefield and completing an official contest ballot.

Contest closes July 31, 2026. Winner will be selected by random draw on August 8 at 2 PM.

Open to Canadian residents age 25+. No purchase necessary. Skill-testing question required. Full contest rules and regulations apply. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram, Facebook, or Meta.
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06/17/2026

Father’s Day is almost here! Local, original art makes a meaningful gift.

Whether he loves the outdoors, quirky sculpture, handcrafted décor, or something truly one-of-a-kind, ECCO Art Gallery & House of Art has pieces that feel personal, thoughtful, and made to last.

Skip the usual gift this year and choose something created by a local artist.

Visit us at 46 Queen Street, Lakefield and find a Father’s Day gift with a story behind it.

ECCO Art Gallery & House of Art
Local art. Original gifts. Meaningful moments.
Artists shown: Ann Shier, Garrett Gilbart, Mark Hinan and Peter Rotter

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

HEADS UP. What’s happening at ECCO this summer

There’s lots coming up at ECCO Art Gallery & House of Art in Lakefield, and we’d love to welcome our Stoney Lake friends into the gallery this season.

Currently on view:
Stan Olthuis — Un DRESS Ad DRESS Re DRESS
On until July 5

Upcoming exhibition:
Mary-Ann Johnston & Annette Vlieg
July 8 – August 9
Opening reception: Saturday, July 11, 1–4 PM

And a little heads up…

Tomorrow we’ll be officially launching The Lakefield Arts & Cottage Getaway, a summer contest in partnership with Cottage Toys.

The giveaway will include a Lakefield cottage stay, Cottage Toys kayaks/paddle boards, a private Friends Denim Workshop, a special gift from artist Mark Hinan, and a $100 ECCO / House of Art gift certificate.

Contest details and how to enter will be posted tomorrow afternoon, so stay tuned!

ECCO Art Gallery & House of Art
46 Queen Street, Lakefield, ON

Cottage Toys
37 Concession Street, Lakefield, ON

06/15/2026

Dance Like No One Is Watching
by Stan Olthuis

There is such freedom in this piece. A figure caught mid-motion, suspended between shadow and light, restraint and release. Against the dark, textured floorboard-like background, the body seems to break open into movement, joy, and self-expression.

Stan Olthuis invites us to look past the surface and feel the energy of becoming fully ourselves, unguarded, expressive, and alive.

On view now at ECCO Art Gallery & House of Art as part of Stan Olthuis’ exhibition Un DRESS Ad DRESS Re DRESS, running until July 5.

Come see it in person.

06/14/2026

Today! 12-4 pm. Don't let the weather deter you...bring your own Sunshine and doggie pal ☀️ to support this great cause.

Stop by the gallery afterwards to take in Stan Olthuis' exhibit, Un DRESS Ad DRESS Re DRESS.

Hope to see you there! 🐕💖

06/14/2026

Lynn River by Rowena Dykins
48" x 72"

Immediate and penetrating, Lynn River draws us in at once with its commanding six-foot scale and luminous variations of rich blue. A wispy, threadlike line of blue winds its way from top to bottom, cutting through a dynamic landscape of intersecting forms and colour.

Bold yet meditative, this painting invites the eye to wander...and the imagination to travel with it.

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

💝Unique gift ideas for Father's Day.

📆Wednesday to Saturday 11-5 pm | Sunday 12-4 pm