Arts Dundas is a four-day annual celebration every November of the visual, literary, and performing arts in the community of Dundas.
The first Arts Dundas weekend was organized in 1987, with the intent of raising awareness of the very active arts community in Dundas, Ontario, both amateur and professional in all disciplines. It would also provide visitors with an opportunity to meet the many artists and craftspeople and to enjoy different events in the lovely surroundings of our valley town (now the community of Dundas in the City of Hamilton). Arts Dundas has since become an annual event made possible by the staff and Board of the Carnegie Gallery.
VISUAL ART AND FINE CRAFT
This year there will be various demonstrations at three locations: the Carnegie Gallery, the Dundas Museum and Archives, and Eclipse Design Stained Glass. Several other private galleries/ studios will be open during their regular business hours (see the Galleries/ Studios page).
PERFORMANCE
This year's performances include the Dundas Little Theatre's production, "Collected Stories" by Donald Margulies and renditions of popular children's songs by the well-known local group, Turkey Rhubarb at the Dundas Library. Also later in November is the Clearly Classic Concert featuring Diana Panton and Friends.
Another important component of this event is the King Street Artwalk, which this year will feature poems by members of the Tower Poetry Society inspired by a variety of fine art/ craft works created by a Carnegie artist member. Both will be displayed in storefront windows on King Street.
Go to the Events/ Exhibitions page for a complete listing of what's on, where and when. Go to the Map page for locations and street addresses of the various venues. (photo to the left of potter Catherine Weir beside her table at the opening of the "Out of the Past ... Into the Future" joint exhibition of the Dundas Museum and the Carnegie Gallery during last year's Arts Dundas; another photo of the opening is featured in the banner image above)
We extend special thanks to the hardworking participants, volunteers and the Dundas BIA, who contribute to the success of this annual event. Brochure design and layout by summer student Simone Aziga, who also did much of the prep work for the event. Painter image by Brian Kelly. Website design and construction by Ann Gillespie.
The banner image includes a photo of Dave Lambert and his rope tying demonstration at the Carnegie Gallery during last year's Arts Dundas weekend. He will be back this year at the Dundas Museum and Archives.
Click on the front doors image to go back to the Welcome page of the Carnegie Gallery website and click on the Contact link for gallery hours or call 905-627-4265 to speak to the gallery administrator, Barb Patterson. Bryan Prince Bookseller is located at 1060 King Street West, Hamilton (in the heart of the Westdale business district): 905-528-4508.
© Arts Dundas 2008