Scugog Arts
175B Queen Street L9L 1B8 Port Perry, ON, Canada

Meet Pat Neal. Pat’s one of our resident artists, she has been weaving for more then 20 years. Her work is all hand made with traditional looms. Come to our shop located at 175B Queen street to see her work in person. #scugogtourism #artwork #scugogarts #durhamtourism #shoplocal

Meet Saundra Reiner! Saundra is one of our resident artists, she’s a potter and encaustic painter. She has been in this field for over 45 years. You can see her amazing art in person at our store or online on our website. #portperryproud #shoplocal #scugogtourism #scugogarts #durhamtourism

Meet Kirsty Naray. Kirsty is one of our resident artists, she has been an artist since 1993, her passion for art comes through in her absolutely breathtaking work. You can see her work online at www.shopscugogarts.ca or in person. #portperryproud #scugogtourism #scugogarts #artwork #durhamtourism #shoplocal

Meet Alison Gauthier! Alison is one of our resident artists, her fibre work is absolutely beautiful. Stop by our shop located at 175B Queen St Port Perry or you can view her work on our online shop. www.shopscugogarts.ca #scugogtourism #scugogarts #durhamtourism #shoplocal #portperryproud

Adorable new dolls and spuds from Kate MacPherson perfect for the little ones in your life. #scugogtourism #scugogarts #shoplocal #portperryproud

Treat yourself to some local honey and help raise money for Scugog Council for the Arts. #scugogtourism #scugogarts #shoplocal #portperryproud

In the third episode of the Anishinaabe Language Series, Matthew Stevens and Mary Kelly explain the concept of "Manidoo," the spirit found in all things. This is a four part series that will be released on Thursdays throughout Culture Days in Scugog. Come back to the Scugog Arts Facebook page to watch! OR bookmark this page to learn more and to see the full series as it unfolds: https://oncultureguides.ca/indigenous-language-series-with/... Produced in partnership by Ontario Culture Days, Scugog Council for the Arts and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island, Culture Days 2020 Durham Tourism -- Durham Region, Ontario, Canada Culture Days | Fête de la culture Ontario Culture Days Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

This #10WordStory comes from Anne Kristiansen and was inspired by the piece Ivan by Carolanne MacLean. Anne's story: 'The judge spoke. Ten years. Not enough, thought Ivan.' The short stories we have been sharing the last couple of weeks are from the #10WordStory Contest we held as part of Culture Days in Scugog. All short stories had to be inspired by a piece in our Annual Juried Show 2020. ... Culture Days | Fête de la culture Ontario Culture Days

This week's #10WordStory comes from Evan Monsma. His story is based on the piece Catching The Red Eye by Jennifer Burrows. Evan's story: The frog climbs up the stick and quietly stays there. Culture Days | Fête de la culture Ontario Culture Days

Matthew Stevens and Jon Colwell from the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation discuss the complexities between Indigenous identity and its ties to Canadian identity. This discussion is part of Culture Days in Scugog. Stay tuned more virtual experiences to come! Produced in partnership by Ontario Culture Days, Scugog Council for the Arts and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Culture Days 2020... Durham Tourism -- Durham Region, Ontario, Canada Culture Days | Fête de la culture Ontario Culture Days Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Visit www.scugogarts.ca to get our newsletter and keep informed about all of our programs.

Here's our listing of all the events and video on the Culture Days site. A great way to check it all out and to keep an eye on new digital content coming up.

Some behind the scenes shots from Tamara Green's 'Indigenesis' cooking demonstration! Come back this Friday to see Tamara make a clay baked bison using traditional methods. Produced in partnership by Ontario Culture Days and Scugog Council for the Arts, Culture Days 2020 Durham Tourism -- Durham Region, Ontario, Canada Ontario Culture Days Culture Days | Fête de la culture

Come out to Scugog Arts tomorrow to see fibre artists in action! Throughout the day a member of the Scugog Shores Fibre Artists' Guild will be on site working on a current piece. This program is part of Culture Days in Scugog. If you cant make it out this weekend you can also catch live demos on October 18th and 25th.

Ami Privett (Aimesly Photography & Fine Arts) creates a new piece using media found during her travels across the Maritime provinces. Featuring Nigel the cat! Ontario Culture Days Culture Days | Fête de la culture

When it's almost Christmas we are often reminded, through newspaper and other media advertising that we should remember the First Christmas and the reason why w...e celebrate that special day. So! It's almost Thanksgiving and I'd like us to remember the First Thanksgiving in North America some centuries ago when First Nations people fed the first settlers, shared their medicine and taught them to hunt and fish. Barbara BlowerCordinator with Maamawi Collective See more

In the second episode of the Anishinaabe Language Series, Matthew Stevens and Mary Kelly explain the meaning behind the word "Ziibi." This is a four part series that will be released on Thursdays throughout Culture Days in Scugog. Come back to the Scugog Arts Facebook page to watch! OR bookmark this page to learn more and to see the full series as it unfolds: https://oncultureguides.ca/indigenous-language-series-with/... Produced in partnership by Ontario Culture Days, Scugog Council for the Arts and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island, Culture Days 2020 Durham Tourism -- Durham Region, Ontario, Canada Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Ontario Culture Days Culture Days | Fête de la culture

Gotta get these two to a stage in Scugog in 2021.

Autumn at Scugog Arts! - https://mailchi.mp/11a8b687eea7/fibre-arts-exhibition

Inspired by the piece My Backyard by Lorelei Lapp this #10WordStory is from Lilli Carlisle. Lilli's story: 'With one final, laboured breath, the sky boiled with anguish.' The short stories have been so much fun to read. Thank you again to everyone that entered.... Culture Days | Fête de la culture Ontario Culture Days