KLAC NEWS
Don’t miss a single update with our e-newsletter, The Kawartha Lakes Cultural Connection. As the voice of culture in Kawartha Lakes, we aim to provide news, information, and updates — connecting relevant stories, current events, and all people and influencers involved in the cultural scene in Kawartha Lakes. Contributions and feedback are always welcome.
October is a month for climate/environment advocacy
Here in Kawartha Lakes, we celebrate the variety of artistic expression and exceptional talents of our local artistic community in the broader Kawartha Region. Their distinct view and focus on nature and the environment displays their commitment to conservation and respect for the earth’s natural bounty. Featuring artists Stan Wojtaszek, Brian Cady, Micheal Dumas, Marcus Leydolt.
Photographers’ Profile
Submitted by Roxanne Carter. Rebecca is a self-taught painter, photographer, and designer. Sharon loves exploring nature and always has her camera with her.
Jesse Marshall
The solitude of the last year has been good for Jesse Marshall’s creative process. A 2020 graduate of Humber’s Bachelor of Film and Media Production, Jesse has taken advantage of the relative quiet to find the discipline to work on feature film scripts.
Jim Babbage
Jim Babbage initially wanted to be a writer but his father gave him a camera for high school graduation and his goals changed because he fell in love with photography. Jim is primarily self-taught but did receive some training in photography when he was at college for journalism.
Bruno Cantieni
Living in Whitby, Bruno found city life too hectic, prompting him and his wife Julie to look for a country property. They fell in love with an old Irish settler property called Braeside outside of Fenelon Falls. The property includes a century home, ample space for their gardens and a 150-year-old barn which Bruno has converted into his studio.
KLAC Potters Honour Earth Day
April 22nd is Earth Day and who better to comment on their connection to the earth than the KLAC members who literally get mud under their nails? We reached out to our potter members to ask them, “How does the Earth bring inspiration to your work?”
Artist Couples Make it Work… together.
Celebrating 50 years of married life in October 2021, Paul and Beverley look back on their creative adventure together. They met in 1969, at Black Creek Pioneer Village, while Paul was working in the Harness Makers shop and Beverley, an OCA Material Arts graduate, was demonstrating spinning and weaving. They soon discovered they both appreciated the fine workmanship of previous generations. The crafts movement was just underway and together they enjoyed creating unique leather and textile products to sell at new marketplaces like one of a kind shows.
Member Showcase - Gamiing Nature Centre
As a not-for-profit charitable organization, Gamiing Nature Centre and its amazing team are dedicated to share and promote the importance and joy of living in harmony with nature by balancing human needs with nature. From the shores of Pigeon Lake, the organization’s goal has always been to work together towards sustainable ecosystems, stewardship of our natural resources and heritage for our future generations.
Member Showcase - James Lukow
James Lukow is a renowned local fine craftsman who truly respects his chosen material, natural wood. And he thoroughly enjoys working closely with each individual client when creating that special 'dream' piece for each appreciative customer.
Member Showcase - Kawartha Art Gallery
The Kawartha Art Gallery has been making connections in the community since its inception, when it was known in the late 1960s as the Kawartha Arts & Crafts Association. The Lindsay Art Gallery was then incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization in 1983. In the early 1990s, the Gallery moved to its current home on the second floor of the Lindsay Public Library. Four years ago, it changed its name to the Kawartha Art Gallery to reflect the talent and reach across the municipality. It remains Kawartha Lakes’ only public art gallery.
Member Showcase - Williams Design Studio
Paul and Bev Williams are artists who have owned the Williams Design Studio in Bethany since 1977. They restored the building that was once the old General Store originally owned by Paul’s great, great uncle. In addition to the wall art, garden sculptures, jewellery and leather pieces that Paul and Bev design and create, they also showcase the work of other local artists. From May to the Thanksgiving weekend they open their secret garden, which features some of their fountains and water features.
Member Showcase - KAren Richardson
Karen Richardson creates her watercolours in the art studio located in the lower level of her home in Lindsay. She has participated in over 100 solo and juried art shows and her works have been acquired by collectors in over 19 countries.