Call for Entry Deadline & Photo Shoot

The Call for Entry - Photo Shoot took place the Alton Mill on May 3rd. A big thank you to Ross Hughes our photographer and volunteers, Rosemary Hasner and Mardi Steiner. The deadline for our Call for Entry is today, May 9th at 5PM. Good luck to all those that have entered.

Jurying will take place on June 2nd. Reminder - we strongly suggest that you submit one sample of your body of work for the jurying day. The piece must be dropped off for jurying at the SGI Caledon Centre for Culture and Education in Alton on Sunday, June 1 from 2-6PM. You must arrange for pick up of the work on Tuesday, June 3rd between 9AM and Noon.





Reminder:
Youth Arts Day at the Dufferin County Museum & Archives
Saturday, May 10, 2008
(Airport Rd & Hwy 89)



All Day: Student Art Show - featuring the very best in student artists from area secondary schools (continues to June 15)


Kidsfest Fun Events:

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sing-a-longs, magic tricks & listen to stories with performer Al the Pal throughout the morning

10:00 AM - Noon Birdhouse Building - for children between the age of two and ninety-two. Members of Greenspaces for Wellington, in the interest of our environment, will be hosting, between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm a make and take home birdhouse building workshop at a cost of $10 each (includes all materials)

10:00AM - Noon Bookmaking with Rita Reitsma - Join us in an introduction to making your own handmade books. Examples of handmade books and beautiful papers will be part of the presentation. Fundamental skills in folding, cutting and sewing paper will be taught with clear instructions to take home for more experimentation. There will be at least three different types of books made by each participant. All materials are provided. There is no fee. Children under eight need an adult to stay and help during the workshop.

Noon - 1:00 PM Lunch provided by Taco Time & Dairy Queen




2:00 PM Student Art Show Awards - Cash Prizes, Musical Performances by Mayfield Secondary School Students


FREE DRAW - win one of two pairs of tickets for a cooking class with award winning executive chef Robert Fracchioni, Millcroft Inn & Spa.




A big thank you to our Kidsfest Sponsor and our volunteers!

Wayne Baguley, Sales Rep.