News & Updates

Check out these highlights from our outdoor summer art show, featuring music from Leanne Snow and Gerry Burford of "Kindred Spirits." Thanks to the artists who participated and thank YOU for attending. See you next year! Many thanks to videographer James Dobos for...

Join us for a week of mini-workshops and demonstrations from our art instructors! This could be the start of your artistic journey! A Gift of Art is celebrating Stage 3 and beyond! After a full summer of Art Camp we are experienced in all the health protocols needed...

Clarington Youth Centres, in partnership with and the John Howard Society and A Gift of Art, presents a fun Virtual Paint Night. Besides the fun, this is a fundraiser for Clarington Youth Centres. Your $25 kit includes canvas, a paint brush, paints and set-up...

Maybe 13 is an unlucky number. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly thrown a monkey wrench into the plans of many but A Gift of Art will not be deterred. As we have done for our Kid's Summer Art Camp, we have found a way to hold another signature event safely in 2020....

The long awaited news is real. Camp is happening. Due to the restrictions being placed on the opening we will only have 5 children in each room, with one counsellor and one helper in attendance. There will be far fewer spaces for children in summer camp this year. The...

In accordance with the provincial standard, the gallery is now open to all those practicing social distancing! We will be allowing groups of no more than 4 to come into the gallery wearing both masks and gloves. If you do not have masks or gloves, they will be...

With over 65 entries for the photography contest, the judges' feedback overall was that there were so many exceptional photos submitted. While you may not see your name as a winner, your photo may have been a favourite of a judge and they cannot wait to see what is...

Comments like “the stories were so well thought out and written”, “keep writing” and “hope you enter again next year” were made by the judges. In the Junior category (grades 1-5 & 6-9), congratulations to: Emily who wrote Journey to the North Pole and Elliot who...

While we currently stay in the safety of our own homes to #flattenthecurve, we wanted to bring some of A Gift of Art to you! A Gift of Art Presents one of our newest instructors and local artist, Todd Tremeer. This show consists of a series of closely observed...