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Creative Simcoe Street Christmas
December 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
On December 7, 2024, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, the Creative Simcoe Street Christmas event invites the community to a festive celebration of arts, music, and holiday spirit in Collingwood’s vibrant arts district. Hosted in collaboration with local artists, businesses, and community organizations, this family-friendly event promises a memorable day of creative holiday activities and unique gift shopping.
Visitors can enjoy open studios, live music, and an impressive array of fine art and handcrafted goods at venues including the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Studio Ciel, The Scarlett Gallery, The Tremont Studios, Misfits Bodega, Fleetwood Dance Studio, and Black Bellows, the Collingwood Library. As a special activity, Magic for Children in the Arts will host a children’s art workshop at the Collingwood Library, giving young visitors a chance to create holiday-inspired artwork.
Perfect for families, friends, and art lovers of all ages, the Creative Simcoe Street Christmas event is the ideal way to experience the season’s magic while supporting local artists and businesses.
Participating Venues and Activities:
- Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts (BMFA)
- Location: 65 Simcoe Street
- Website: bmfa.on.ca
- Highlights: Visit the BMFA’s Winter’s Gift Exhibition and BMFA Shop, featuring artwork and fine craft from over 40 local artists.
- Fleetwood Dance Studio
- Location: 65 Simcoe Street
- Website: fleetwooddancestudio.com
- Highlights: Drop in to see dance demonstrations from Fleetwood student dancers.
- Studio Ciel
- Location: 77 Simcoe Street
- Website: studiociel.ca
- Highlights: Check out the beautiful contemporary art gallery featuring various local and regional artists.
- The Scarlet Gallery
- Location: 77 Simcoe Street (Upstairs)
- Website: thetremont.ca
- Highlights: Visit the studios of four local artists: Alison Boyack, Gill Cameron, Deridra Chase, and Jennifer Johnson.
- The Tremont Studios
- Location: 80 Simcoe Street
- Website: thetremont.ca
- Highlights:
- Open studios showcasing a variety of art mediums
- Artists available to discuss their work and creative process
- Current Exhibition: Tremont Artists Christmas Show featuring the work of Jenn Wilkins, Kaz Jones, Jane Fleetwood-Morrow, Bill Franks, Lisa Hannaford, Bryan Wall, Andrew Peycha, Jim Stacey and Kara McIntosh
- Misfits Bodega
- Location: 65 Simcoe Street
- Website: misfitsbodega.com
- Highlights: Stop in to grab a delicious sandwich or salad at this new spot on Simcoe Street.
- Black Bellows
- Location: 40 Simcoe Street
- Website: blackbellows.com
- Highlights: Relax after checking out all of the stops on Creative Simcoe Street with a beer and some food.
- Collingwood Public Library – Holiday Book Sale & Makers Market
- Location: 55 Ste. Marie Street
- Website: collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
- Highlights:
- Big Book Sale with proceeds supporting the Library Book Vending Machine
- Makers Market featuring local artists selling their wares (cash preferred)
- Children’s art workshop hosted by Magic of Children in the Arts
- Magic of Children in the Arts – Children’s Art Workshop (Registration Required)
- Location: Collingwood Public Library, 55 Ste. Marie Street
- Website: magicofchildren.ca/saturday-art-classes
- Highlights:
- Interactive, hands-on art workshop for children
- Holiday-inspired creative activities for the whole family
- A fun, engaging way for kids to explore their artistic talents
For more information, please contact:
Amber Ebert, Director of Operations, Blue Mountain Foundations for the Arts