The 26th annual Paint Ontario Art Competition, Exhibition and Sale opens at the Lambton Heritage Museum Friday, September 2.
Believed to be Ontario's largest show and sale of representational art, Curator/Supervisor Dana Thorne said the 2022 event has been eagerly anticipated by both the local community and art appreciators across the province.
"The jurying process is now complete, and the show is preparing for its grand reveal," said Thorne.
She said Paint Ontario will also be the first event of any kind to be mounted in their newly renovated exhibit space.
"Fascinating artist demonstrations and outdoor events will take place throughout the run of the show," said Thorne. "Highlights include 'May We Come Together' on the weekend of September 3 and 4, a showcase for local area not-for-profit organizations made possible through the County of Lambton’s Creative County Grant Program, and 'Perch'n'Paint,' a plein air competition on the weekend of September 9 through 11."
Paint Ontario is organized each year by the Grand Bend Art Centre, a registered not-for-profit community group.
The event provides a unique opportunity for emerging artists to showcase their work and an unmatched opportunity for buyers to view and acquire it.
Monies raised in sales commissions are directed back into cultural development programs within the community.
Paint Ontario will run until Sunday, September 25.
