The 45th Annual Juried Art Show – Open for Submissions
Celebrating 45 Years of Artistic Excellence! Online submissions for the 45th Annual BMFA Juried Art Show will open on Wednesday, January 29, 2025! Join us in this milestone year and showcase your talent in one of the region’s most prestigious art events. Artist will have until Sunday, February 23, 2025, to submit their work for […]
BMFA Life Drawing – Winter Session
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood, ON, CanadaLife Drawing - Winter Sessions Starting January 13, 2024, BMFA offers twice weekly Open Life Drawing sessions for all skill levels. Monday Evenings: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, & 24 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmThursday Afternoons: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm You can register for six […]
Acrylic & Oil Painting with Darla Anderson
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood, ON, CanadaWe are excited to announce that the BMFA is offering new four-week painting classes. Experienced Instructor Darla Anderson will teach techniques such as colour mixing and understanding colour relationships. Come and have fun in a small class size and supportive community! When: Classes run on Tuesdays, February 18, 25, March 4 and 11th from 9:30 am […]
Mosaic Workshop with Merryn Edgar
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood, ON, CanadaJoin BMFA Member Artist Merryn Edgar for a creative 3-hour workshop where you’ll design your own mosaic on a 4x4” board using beach glass, stones, beads, and more. Learn how to cut glass and craft a beautiful composition to take home. All materials are included, and you’re welcome to bring your own unique additions.
Pendant Workshop with Merryn Edgar
Join BMFA Member Artist Merryn Edgar for a creative 3-hour workshop where you can create a mosaic pendant OR a pair of earrings using glass, tiny stones and millefiori. You will learn how to cut glass and make an attractive piece of jewelry to wear. Bring your own small beads to incorporate into your jewelry. […]
Introduction to Plein Air Painting
Plein air painting is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but painting outside can be challenging! Instructor/Artist Heather Smiley will cover key concepts and practices of plein air painting with a focus on making value sketches to simplify busy scenes and establish composition prior to painting. Each class will include discussion about effective compositional […]