New 2025 Exhibitions Launching at OMAH
The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) is excited to announce three new exhibitions opening this week, highlighted by a special reception on Saturday, …
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Artist Spotlight: Carolyn Boyd
Carolyn M. Boyd is a Canadian artist who lives in Barrie, Ontario. She paints mostly landscapes in acrylic on canvas. She also works in watercolour, …
Villager Ventures: New Year, New Adventures!
January 2025! It’s hard to believe another year is upon us. 2024 was rather good to us as a magazine and individuals, but ultimately as …
From the Publishers:
Happy Happy New Year to you! Here it is, the start of a new year. I don’t know about you but I am very excited …
Good Intentions Meet Absurd Assumptions in MAT’s The Thanksgiving Play
Mariposa Arts Theatre is thrilled to bring our February 2025 production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY to the Orillia Opera House. This contemporary play is the …
A Christmas Gift Guide For Our Talented Local Authors
The countdown to Christmas has begun! A time to be with family, friends, and get a much deserved break. If you haven’t already started dreaming …
Artist of the Month: Deby Melillo
My lifelong dream was to spend my retirement living a creative life. I had no idea what was in store for me. I retired from a …
North Simcoe Arts: A Fresh Era of Collaboration and Support for Regional Art
The arts community in Simcoe County is experiencing an inspiring transformation. North Simcoe Arts, formerly the Orillia and District Arts Council (ODAC), has reemerged with …
Artist of The Month: Nicole Rulff
I have been practicing and studying art for most of my life. I began when I was just an adolescent, inspired by my father and …
Everything’s Coming Up Roses for Mariposa Arts Theatre’s production of GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE
“Let me entertain you!” can be heard echoing through the rehearsal space for Mariposa Arts Theatre (MAT) for their upcoming production of GYPSY: A MUSICAL …