Winter’s Gift is coming!

Shop Locally. Give Artfully!

Join us for Winter’s Gift at the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts from November 6th to January 18th. This special event showcases the work of 21 BMFA member artists in the Winter’s Gift Exhibition in the hallway, atrium, and Press Room gallery at 65 Simcoe Street. Along with our 35 BMFA Shop Artists, we will welcome additional artists offering fine crafts, textiles, books, and decorations in the shop. 

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Life Drawing Sessions

This fall, the BMFA is offering Open Life Drawing sessions for all skill levels.  You can drop in for one session or attend all of them. Please note that you must register for each session you plan to attend.  Classes are limited to a maximum of 15 participants.

 

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2024 Juried Photo Show - Award Winners

Lily Pads from Below - Bob Smithson

2024 Juried Photo Show – Open Category – 1st Place

Zebras on the Serengeti - Sherry McDougall

2024 Juried Photo Show – Open Category – 2nd Place

Andre's Tree - John Pingree

2024 Juried Photo Show – Open Category – 3rd Place

Light My Way - Vanessa Pejovic

2024 Juried Photo Show – Open Category – Jurors Choice

Ginger Girl - Joanne Vanderleeuw

2024 Juried Photo Show – Open Category – Jurors Choice

Historic Collingwood Harbour on Canada Day - Eden Watt

2024 Juried Photo Show – Heritage Properties & Landscapes – 1st Place

Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church - Judy Morrison

2024 Juried Photo Show – Heritage Properties & Landscapes – 2nd Place

Stephen Leacock Boathouse - Stephen Bridgett

2024 Juried Photo Show – Hertiage Properties & Landscapes – Honourable Mention

This Bus Takes FOREVER - Alex Leonhardt

2024 Juried Photo Show – Student Category – 1st Place

Friends forever - Jorja McNabb

2024 Juried Photo Show – Student Category – Honourable Mention

The 31st Annual BMFA Juried Photo Show

For the past 30 years, the BMFA has held an annual Juried Photo Show competition and exhibit to showcase and celebrate student and adult photographers from the South Georgian Bay region. On average, the Juried Photo Show receives 100 photos submitted by 70 photographers, with the top 60 selected to be part of a public exhibit running from September 11 to November 3, 2024, at the BMFA in Collingwood. The Juried Photo Show has become a staple program for the region’s photographers, allowing artists of all ages and skill levels to participate and promote their work.

Join us at the Opening and Award Reception of the BMFA’s 31st Annual Juried Photo Show! 

Event Details:
Date: September 22, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
 
During the reception, we will celebrate the award-winning photographs and recognize the artistic talents of all participants. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with artists, jurors and art enthusiasts while enjoying light refreshments and mingling with the creative community.

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Create with the BMFA

“Create with the BMFA” is a promotional video created by Erin Coholan that premiered during the Member Event on Friday, June 21st. A great big thank you to Erin, the Simcoe County Enhancement Fund and the Community Services Recovery Fund for the support and phenomenal video.  

Featured Artists

Lee Ann Cohen - Madd Potts

John Burton

Oil on Canvas

Merryn Edgar

Oil on Board

 

Hope Springs Eternal by Cynthia Matthews

Jennifer Johnson

Acrylic

Windswept Pines by Dave Saunders $75

Jennifer Milley

Photography

I Spy a Cold One! by John Steele

Karin Modotto

Digital Photography

Katrin & Eric Veski Fused Glass Fish $85

Katrin & Erik Veski

Art Glass

Together, we make ART happen

 

The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts is a charitable
not-for-profit, community Arts organization based in
Collingwood, Ontario 

Our mission is to inspire excellence in the visual arts
through educational and creative opportunities.

 

Awards

We support local artists. Find out about the awards you can apply for through the BMFA.

Chantal Wolf stands in front of her paintings.

The BMFA Art Shop is a wonderful boutique shopping destination to find unique and affordable gifts, created by local artists. From paintings, pottery, jewellery, woodworking, cards, and more, you can find the perfect gifts for the ones you love! 

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