Get ready for a captivating series of free events at this year’s Northumberland Festival of the Arts! From artistic demonstrations to cultural discussions and literary gatherings, there’s something for everyone. Here’s what you can look forward to:
1. Works in Progress – An Artists’ Demo Day
Date: September 14, 2024, 11am to 4pm
Location: Warkworth Town Hall, Centre for the Arts
Watch live as artists and artisans create right before your eyes. From textile art to metalwork, experience the creative process up-close.
2. Tipi Gathering: Preserving Survivor Stories
Date: September 15, 2024, 10:30am – 12pm
Location: Dibaajimowin Cultural Centre
Join Masha Smoke and elders from Alderville First Nation around the tipi fire for powerful stories of survival and cultural preservation.
3. Literary Lunch with Poets
Date: September 15, 2024, Noon – 1:30pm
Location: Arthur’s Pub, Best Western, Cobourg
Connect with poets over lunch and discuss everything from poetry to daily life. (BYOL – Buy your own lunch)
4. Blue Denim Press Book Launch
Date: September 15, 2024, 7pm – 9pm
Location: Best Western Cobourg, Main Ballroom
Meet authors from Blue Denim Press as they share insights and read from their latest works.
5. How do you do that? An Evening with Pamela Tate
Date: September 20, 2024, 6:30 – 8pm
Learn about abstract art creation and engage with Pamela Tate to discover the passion and process behind her vibrant artworks.
6. Hidden Gems Art Treasure Hunt
Date: September 14-22, 2024
Embark on an art treasure hunt throughout Port Hope and uncover hidden gems in local galleries and stores.
7. Spirit of the Hills Square Foot Show
Date: Throughout NFOTA, Library Hours
Admire and purchase unique square-foot artworks from Spirit of the Hills Arts Association members.
8. Immigration: Our Stories – Our Community
Date: September 14/15 & 21/22, 2024
Location: Cobourg & Area Museum
Explore heartfelt immigration stories through a special video presentation.
For more details and to see our full list of events, visit our events page.
Join us to celebrate art, culture, and community at NFOTA 2024. We can’t wait to see you there!
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