Events

We are celebrating Canadian Art and want you to enter our Fourth Annual Art Contest!

Submission Details Below:
Subject:
The natural Landscape of Muskoka & Algonquin Park through your artistic eyes.
Art Media:
Paintings in Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media or Framed Photographic Images
Art Quantity & Sizes:
We require 3 art pieces in the following size combinations, these can be either all similarly framed or all gallery wrapped.
Size combinations:
3 paintings @ 30”h x 40”w or
2 paintings @ 30”h x40”w & 1 painting @36”h x4 8”w or
2 paintings @ 40”h x 30”w & 1 painting @ 36”h x 48”w
Submit the following per email to info@eclipseartgallery.ca:
-Short Artist introduction & Bio
-A minimum of 3 images (HD)
-Titles, Sizes and prices
What is in it for you:
-The lucky winner will have their selected artwork on display for one full year at the front lobby of Deerhurst Resort!
The artwork will be available for sale during the year so you may need to have replacements on hand!
-You will receive extensive promotion through Eclipse Art Gallery & Deerhurst Resort’s press release, websites and social media.
-One Night Stay at the Resort (accommodation &resort fee. Excluding Meals, Drinks & Incidentals).

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The 44th Annual Spring Members’ Show will go live on Saturday, March 27 at 10am and continue for three weeks until Saturday, April 17 at 5pm.

When you visit the Spring Members’ Show at the MAC Online Shop, you’ll be able to browse a variety of original and handmade art in all types of media. Our artists have provided a written description about their art that tells you the story behind its making.

If you see something you like and would like to purchase it and support our local artists, you can pay for your purchase online, from the coziness of your home. You can have your purchases shipped to you or arrange for a curbside pick-up. Some of our artists even offer delivery, for certain works of art, within Muskoka.

So, grab your favourite handmade mug, fill it with your preferred beverage, settle back and enjoy the Spring Members’ Show.

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Roxanne Driedger

Roxanne lives in Muskoka with its abundance of lakes, rivers, colourful bedrock and forest that provide an endless supply of inspiration. The majority of her work focuses on the elements of northern landscape from the haunting barrenness of Georgian Bay, to the quartz cliffs of Killarney, to the brooding wilderness of Algonquin Park.
Roxanne works in oil. Painting outdoors is always preferred though not always possible so her camera is always within reach.

Ed Novak

Ed Novak was born and raised in Hamilton. Ed studied fine art at the University of Guelph and at the Bellas Artes, San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. He also has a degree in landscape architecture, although Ed found that he would much rather paint the landscapes then build them. “I traded bulldozers for brushes.”

In 1986, Ed and his family built a home and moved to Muskoka. The wetlands behind his house, the forest outside his window and the calming meadows all became subjects for Ed’s beautiful paintings. His serene landscapes focus on the water, rocks and trees of Muskoka and definitely capture an atmosphere that is uniquely Muskokian. Ed is also well known for his exceptional treatment of: glass,

Elizabeth Johnson

Dorset artist Elizabeth Johnson paints the Muskoka and Haliburton landscape in a loose impressionist style. Her oil paintings depict rocks, trees, lakes, sunlit cottages, barns, and country roads. Most of her painting is done on location, but Elizabeth paints in her boathouse studio on Shoe Lake. Winter and spring are her favourite seasons – a creative, prolific time for Elizabeth.
Elizabeth studied painting at Haliburton School of the Arts, the University of Guelph Fine Art Department, in workshops across Canada and United States, and from her own study of Canadian and American impressionist and post-impressionist painters.

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The world is talking about Sustainability and Climate Change. Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre have assembled the best speakers to talk about the impact on Muskoka and the ways YOU can make a difference TODAY.

Climate change starting with an international context, bringing it to Muskoka, and finally discussing policy tools to assist in the fight against climate change

Presenter: Dr. Dianne Saxe – SaxeFacts Law

An internationally recognized Canadian environmental lawyer, Dr. Dianne Saxe was the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario from 2015 to 2019. Join us for this first talk in our sustainability series.

April 22, 2021  Time: 5:00pm – 6:15pm

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Hiring managers in Muskoka are looking to fill many positions available in Muskoka and are encouraging Job Seekers to join them next Thursday, April 22 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at our 2021 Muskoka Virtual Job Fair .  Sectors participating in the job fair include:

• Construction
• Retail
• Tourism
• Restaurants
• Municipal sectors

To view a full list of employers that will be attending this job fair, visit: www.muskoka.on.ca/virtualjobfair

How can you attend the job fair?

Everyone is welcome to attend the job fair to discuss potential opportunities with employers in Muskoka.

When: Thursday April 22, 2021 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Who: Anyone looking for work in Muskoka

Where/How: Job seekers can register here: https://hopin.com/events/2021-virtual-job-fair-presented-by-the-district-municipality-of-muskoka  

Please note: The various employers welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The world is talking about Sustainability and Climate Change. Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre have assembled the best speakers to talk about the impact on Muskoka and the ways YOU can make a difference TODAY.

April 29, 2021
5:00pm – 6:15pm

Watershed Management: Why not Manage Water as part of an Ecosystem?

How Cottage Owners Can be Nice to Mother Nature

Muskoka GIS Explained

Presenters: Kevin Trimble, Rebecca Willison, and Graham Good – Muskoka Watershed Council/District of Muskoka

Join us for this engaging three part presentation covering a range of topics on water levels and management, responsible waterfront ownership, and a demonstration of the District’s new web mapping service, Muskoka GeoHub, presented by experts from the Muskoka Watershed Council and the District of Muskoka.

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NEW this year – join us for a Virtual Spin the Lakes and participate at your convenience for the month of May honouring Mental Health Month. Now you can decide when and with whom you want to ride, and how far. Whether solo or a family ride you can make a difference in mental wellness! There are many ways to explore near and far, it’s your choice! Your virtual ride gives you flexibility to participate on your own schedule. Your registration fee of $45.00 includes: T’shirt, Medal and Bike plate which will be mailed directly to you.

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The world is talking about Sustainability and Climate Change. Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre have assembled the best speakers to talk about the impact on Muskoka and the ways YOU can make a difference TODAY.

May 6, 2021
5:00pm – 6:15pm

Terrestrial Spaces: Muskoka Conservancy protecting green spaces, and Riparian Zones

Education, social norms, and research-informed climate change engagement

Presenters: Aaron Rusak and Dr. Ellen Field – Muskoka Conservancy/Lakehead University

In this two part webinar subject matter experts from the Muskoka Conservancy will discuss the work being done to protect our cherished green spaces and how education on climate change is so important.

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The world is talking about Sustainability and Climate Change. Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre have assembled the best speakers to talk about the impact on Muskoka and the ways YOU can make a difference TODAY.

May 13, 2021
5:00pm – 6:15pm

Climate Change – Is this really such a big deal for Muskoka?

Presenters: Dr. Peter F. Sale & Dr. Richard Lammers – Muskoka Watershed Council

This informative and thought provoking discussion will address the question of is climate change really such a big deal for Muskoka? Presented by acclaimed experts from the Muskoka Watershed Council.

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