Leamington Arts Centre
72 Talbot Street West N8H 1M4 Leamington, ON, Canada

Did you know the LAC Marketplace carries a wide variety of books from talented local authors? Take a peek inside Postcards from Essex County by David Newman, a beautiful display of a private collection of postcards showing Southern Ontario lost in time. Does the building on the page to the right look familiar? ... If you’re interested in any of the books seen here, we currently offer Curb-side pick-up! Message, call, or email to place your order. *check photo descriptions for price details.

Check out Page 7 of today's Southpoint Sun. Congrats and thanks to all! View the exhibit virtually at leamingtonartscentre.com in the new Virtually Gallery http://www.southpointsun.ca/view_read.php Big thanks to our Sponsors: Rotary Club of Leamington & Leamington Kiwanis Camp

Shout out to all of the Teachers and Students in our annual Juried Student Art Show. Check it out virtually at the leamingtonartscentre.com Virtual Gallery HERE: https://bit.ly/3xjNT5F Sponsors: Rotary Club of Leamington, Leamington Kiwanis Camp

Did you know you can cast your vote for People’s Choice? Our voting process for the Juried Student Art Show can be done virtually! Step 1: Click through the album below titled "Juried Student Art Show - People's Choice" and browse through the student works.... Step 2: Vote by commenting on the photo with a description of the image (or the name of the artist and title of you know it!). The winner of the People’s Choice is awarded a cash prize of $120 Only ONE VOTE per voter is permitted. Voting ends April 25th @ 4:00pm

On NOW: CURB-SIDE ART SUPPLY SALE Place an Email, phone, or message order and get 10% OFF + NO TAX! LAC members also receive an additional 10% off! Make the best of the shutdown and stock up on supplies to make art and support local business! ... #leamingtonartscentre #leamingtonontario #artsupplies #artsupplysale

On NOW: Curbside Art Supply Sale Place an Email, phone, or message order and get 10% OFF + NO TAX! PLUS LAC members get an extra 10% off! Make the best of the shutdown and stock up on supplies to make art while supporting local business.

VISIT THE NEW VIRTUAL GALLERY: Student Show & Ellen Cooper Online - https://mailchi.mp/3096bfa7dcd6/lac-artnews-5349534

Photo close ups of ALL Juried Student Artwork to help you pick your People’s Choice! Comment below the image or message us with the description of the artwork, or even the title and artist (if you know it) to cast your vote Remember: Only ONE VOTE per voter!... Voting for People's Choice ENDS April 25th, 4pm. Take the Virtual Tour of the gallery HERE: https://bit.ly/3geAvtG

The LAC is proud to announce the winners of the 23rd Annual Juried Student Art Show! Despite Covid-19 we still had a great turnout, receiving 127 total works from 50 students from 10 schools across Windsor-Essex! A special thank you to our judges Henry and John Noestheden, and Laura Douciere for your time, energy and experience. ... Thank you as well to our Generous Sponsors: Rotary Club of Leamington, and the Kiwanis Club. Check out the full details, and lists of winners below

Submission Form: https://bit.ly/3tLZ9G3

All Current, New & Renewing LAC Members The LAC is currently accepting submissions for U21: Members Show & Sale! This exhibition is open and FREE to all 2021 LAC/SEAA members and welcomes ANY medium. Not a member? Memberships start at only $20/year and can be purchased online or by phone.... Fill out a membership form HERE: https://bit.ly/2M1Ny4l How To Submit: 1. Download and print submission form found HERE: https://bit.ly/3oS5H3q 2. Complete submission form. 3. *Submit form with artwork at a scheduled appointment time. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Saturday, February 27th at 4pm. *To book a drop off time, please contact [email protected] or call us at 519-326-2711. #leamingtonartscentre #leamingtonontario #callforsubmissions #LACmembersshow

8x10: Amateur Photo Contest - People's Choice Award The audience has spoken: With the votes now tallied, the overwhelming consensus was that Peter Hack's "The Arcade" was the choice of the people, collecting just over 32% of the total votes!... Congratulations to Peter for a marvellous photo! *The People's Choice Award is generously sponsored by Framing by Anna

Only a few days left to nominate the LAC for the Best of Windsor Essex Awards Fill out this short survey linked below to nominate the LAC and some of your other favourite spots in Windsor Essex! You have until Sunday, January 31st at 11:59pm to submit your nominations. Help support the LAC with your nomination! ... SURVEY link: https://bit.ly/2NtXFA1

ART MEMORIES: Ellen Marie Cooper View the Exhibit Online https://leamingtonartscentre.com/?page_id=6468 April 1 June 27, 2021... Art Memories by Ellen Marie Cooper is an exhibit featuring a collection of various works from Ellen’s artistic career, with a particular focus on the beauty of landscapes and flora in the medium of watercolour. Ellen was born in Windsor, Ontario and raised in Kingsville, Ontario, where much of the inspiration behind her vibrant work displayed here has originated.

ATTN: DEADLINE EXTENSION Due to COVID-19 we have once again decided to push back our deadline for the 8x10 Amateur Photography Contest to give everyone a shot! In light of the lockdown, we have pushed back the entry deadline AND the exhibit for our annual 8x10 Amateur Photography Contest. We will now be accepting submissions until FEBRUARY 20th! ... Because of this extension, the 8x10 Exhibit will now take place from March 3rd - March 27th. While in lockdown, you can submit your photos by dropping them off in our mailbox, postal mailing, or sending by courier (be sure to add a rigid backboard to keep you photos safe). Find the submission form here: https://bit.ly/39Mg5ox We look forward to seeing all of the amazing submissions! Keep them coming! #leamingtonontario #leamingtonartscentre #8x10photocontest #photographycontest #amateurphotography

Reminder: Our Christmas Art Supply Sale is still on! Save 10% on all supplies and NO TAX! LAC Members will receive an additional 10% off. During the lock down, we are offering curb-side pick-up services. Call, message, or e-mail us to place an order!... Have questions about what we have in stock? Message or call us and we will be happy to help! In this photo: Amsterdam Acrylics 120ml: $8.50 ea Canson Plein Air Canvas Board Pad: $29.20 Palette knife: $14.85 H.J oil and acrylic brushes: $4.15, $3.20

Looking for a last minute gift for the artist or art lover in your life? We have you covered! Our pre-made gift baskets are chock-full of everything from acrylic paint and brushes to wine! Available now:... Wine + Swag Basket $95 Drawing Essentials $95 Paintings Essentials $83 Beginner Painting Set $37 Check out the photo descriptions of each for a detailed list of their contents! **We currently offer only curb side pick-up. To purchase: call, message us here, or e-mail. For payment we currently accept payment over the phone and e-transfer. #leamingtonontario #leamingtonartscentre #shoplocal

With the lockdown in place, we will now be offering online ordering and pick up! Call, message, or email us to order any of the items you see here.

We love your energy, Toni! Make sure to catch Toni's solo exhibit, What a Wonderful World, going on now in our upstairs Community Gallery until December 20th!

LAST CHANCE TO VIEW CURRENT EXHIBITS + ENTER SIGNATURE CHRISTMAS MARKET! - https://mailchi.mp/9e038ad9338d/lac-artnews-1709242

Just 2 days left to enter A Signature Christmas: indoor arts & crafts show! Don’t miss your chance to exhibit and sell your work to the public all month long in a gift shop style show. We only have a few spots available, so submit an application through e-mail or in person by Sunday, Nov. 22nd @ 4pm. ... Find the entry form HERE: https://bit.ly/2TFM3K2 The LAC is open this weekend: Sat & Sun: 12pm-4pm #leamingtonontario #leamingtonartscentre #asignaturechristmas #yqg #yqgevents #shoplocal #leamingtonbia

Calling all amateur photographers! The LAC is currently accepting submissions for the 8x10: 2021 Amateur Photo Contest Enter your 8x10 printed photos in the categories of:... Abstract Weather Architecture There is NO LIMIT on the number of entries and the entry fee includes professional matting, which is yours to keep! Enter your photos by December 18th, 2020 for a chance at the $900 worth in photography prizes! Find more info and the entry form HERE: https://bit.ly/3jIcadN The 8x10: Amateur Photography Contest is generously sponsored by Framing by Anna and Speedprint. #leamingtonontario #leamingtonartscentre #amateurphotocontest #8x10 #photographycontest #yqgevents

OFFICE FOR RENT - UPTOWN LEAMINGTON Located on the 2nd Floor of the Leamington Arts Centre Uptown Leamington, Next to the Big Tomato Close to Restaurants, Retail, Parks and More... Free 2h Street Parking Directly in Front and at Rear All Day FREE Parking in Municipal Lots 1 Block Away Facility Is Elevator Accessible, Clean, Quiet and Secure. Office has a Window View of Talbot St. and is Freshly Painted with Vinyl Flooring. Washrooms, Climate Controlled, Garbage Collection. Approx. 200sq/ft $400/month All Inclusive with Internet Available December 1. Month-to-Month Rental Agreement, No Lease First and Last Required with Proof of Insurance Viewing by Appointment Only. Inquiries to: [email protected]

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Have you had a chance to see the new holiday embellishments around uptown Leamington? Well, here's a sneak peak at some of ours! We'd like to send a big thank you to the Municipality of Leamington and the Leamington BIA for their beautification efforts! Upcoming Events: On December 5th, the LAC will be participating in the Leamington Hop + Shop with special deals on art supplies and LAC memberships! Don't forget to use those BIA Bucks and save 15% at many locations upt...own, including the LAC! Also make sure not to miss our upcoming indoor arts and crafts show: A Signature Christmas, beginning November 26th There are still a few spaces remaining in the show, so if you've been thinking about it, you have until 4pm on November 22nd to put in your application! We can't wait to see everyone as they do their uptown shopping this holiday season! The LAC is open this weekend: Friday: 10am-4:30pm Sat & Sun: 12pm-4pm

There are only 2 WEEKS left to enter A Signature Christmas, our annual indoor arts & crafts market! Take part in an opportunity to exhibit and sell your work (in any medium) directly inside our beautiful galleries during this month long "gift shop" style exhibition that fills the entire main floor! Interested, but unsure? Why not split a space (and the fee!) with a friend? The more the merrier! ... The deadline to enter is November 22, or until spaces fill. Remember: there are only 16 spaces available, so don't wait to apply Find more info on the event and the entry form HERE: https://bit.ly/2TFM3K2 #asignaturechristmas #leamingtonartscentre #leamingtonontario #christmasmarket #artsandcraftsshow #yqgevents