Imagine……
The sound of water cascading over falls that were harnessed by the pioneering settlers of Alton over 120 years ago.
Standing proudly over these falls on the banks of the Credit River, the Alton Mill has been lovingly restored and brought back to life as a creative arts centre. It is now home to some 25 artists in their studios, plus galleries, a heritage museum, café and unique retail shops! The Mill is also an industrial-chic venue for events or meetings of 8 to 120 people. Discover the Alton Mill: a vibrant arts experience in the Caledon Hills, just 45 minutes northwest of Toronto.
Come be inspired!
Canada Day Weekend Hours The Alton Mill will be open on Canada Day Friday July 1, 10 am to 5 pm. We will be closed as usual Monday and Tuesday July 4 & 5.
Hold the date:"CUISINE-ART" the art and culinary event of the season. July 16 & 17, throughout the mill and grounds. See below for details.
New at the Alton Mill...
Kathy Crain, Bridget Wilson and Ann Randeraad
Three Alton Mill artisans win Jurors' Awards from Guelph Creative Arts Association. On June 12 Kathy Crain, Bridget Wilson and Ann Randeraad were awarded honourable mentions in the fibre, glass and pottery categories respectively at the "Painting On the Green 2011" show. The awards were presented by Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge.
The Alton Mill's Julia Vandepolder is featured in a two-person show, Parallels, with Laura Kreviazuk at the vsvsvs*/G Gallery in Toronto, running from June 2nd to July 2nd. In conjunction with Parallels, Julia has a solo exhibition, Remnants, at the nearby VSVSVS Gallery. See Julia's webpage, for details and a link to the Globe & Mail's review."Rustic Canadian Wedding" (at the Alton Mill) featured in Style Me Pretty. Book your social or corporate event at the Alton Mill now.
"Room with a View" by Michelle Basic Hendry in the Alton Mill Gallery
Current Shows and Events
Dam Gallery: “Stories In Colour” Paintings by Kai-Liis McInnes & blown glass by Kathryn Thomson. July 1 to August 2. Reception Saturday July 9, 1-4 pm
Mississauga Watercolour Society presents Expressions a group exhibition featuring nine artists with varying styles bound together by the use of water media. July 1 to August 2 in the Pond Gallery
Bartlett Gallery: "Brooklyn takes on Alton!" Artists from galleryELL of NY (Becky Yazdan, Jon Ros, Nancy Hubbard, Kirsten Nash, Joel Bacon, Deanna Lee, Christine Gedeon, Annie Varnot) play off the old industry of NYC/Brooklyn vs. Alton's Textile/Latex Mill in variety of mixed media. June 15 to July 17. Reception Sat June 18, 1-4 pm
Alton Mill Gallery: Time Frame an opened Juried Exhibition that celebrates Heritage Caledon's 35th anniversary, and explores Ontario's cultural and natural heritage through art. May 28 - July 10, 2011. Reception Thur. June 2, 6-8 pm.
"Being": Selected Sculptures by Ted Fullerton throughout the grounds. Show extended to August 21, 2011
Upcoming Events and Shows
CUISINE-ART, a celebration of art, food and drink, showcases over 40 visual, performing & culinary artists. Enjoy a variety of cuisine and art activity including Toonie Tastings - local fare by award-winning regional chefs in support of the Alton Millpond Rehabilitation Project, and an expanded Mill Marketplace in the Annex Courtyard. Art and drink pairings will match wine, beer, cider and non-alcoholic drinks - with a particular artist. Sat & Sun July 16-17.
Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors by the Humber River Shakespeare Company. Two evening performances outdoors in the Annex Courtyard on Friday July 15th and Saturday July 16th at 7:00 pm. (Indoors in the case of rain.)