Minto Arts Council News
Minto Arts Council News keeps you informed and inspired. Stay in the know as we continue building a vibrant arts culture in Minto! Catch up on news, updates, and behind-the-scenes happenings with the Minto Arts Council! From community projects and funding news to board updates and volunteer shoutouts.
MINTO ARTS COUNCIL NEWS
Big Film Fest May 2019
Big Film Fest May 2019 opens on the 18th with two short films from the Barrie Film Festival’s Short Film Showcase. The first is called Pieces directed by Brandon Hiles. It is about a couple trying to figure out what love is and how it does and doesn’t change us....
Minto Juried Art Show 2019
Join us at the Gallery on May 8, 2019 for the awards reception. From 6 till 9 p.m. The winners will be announced at 7:00 pm
Big Film Fest presents: Through Black Spruce.
Big Film Fest presents: Through Black Spruce. Screening at the Norgan Theatre in Palmerston on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 7:15 pm. Through Black Spruce is directed by Don McKellar and it stars veteran Indigenous actors Graham Greene and Tantoo Cardinal. With newcomer...
April exhibition: The Saugeen Artists Guild
We are very excited to present “CREATIVE AWAKENINGS” by Saugeen Artists Guild. Showing from April 4 – 27, 2019 at the Minto Arts Gallery, upstairs from the library, in Harriston. Featuring 12 artists from the Saugeen Artists’ Guild. More than 50 unique pieces of art...
Big Film Fest at the Norgan Theatre in March: Clara
On March 18 Big Film Fest is showing at the Norgan Theatre in Palmerston: Clara. Take a trip through space with Isaac Bruno (Patrick J. Adams), who is an astronomer, consumed with searching the cosmos for evidence of life. When his obsession jeopardizes his career, he...
As a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts in Minto and surrounding areas, the Minto Arts Council is continually working to strengthen connections between artists, audiences, and local partners. Here, you’ll find updates about our strategic initiatives, collaborations with other cultural groups, and progress on programs that foster creativity and community engagement.
We also share news about funding opportunities, partnerships, local arts advocacy, building and facility improvements, and other operational developments that impact how we serve our community. Whether it’s a successful grant application, a call for new board members, or a thank-you to the incredible volunteers who make our events possible, this page highlights the people and efforts driving our mission forward.
In addition, our Minto Arts Council News page will occasionally spotlight member achievements, feature community success stories, and recognize the contributions of donors, artists, and patrons who support the arts in Minto.