events

Informed by a late Modern interpretation of abstraction, my current practice typically moves between painterly and post-painterly interpretations of cultural history and biomorphic forms. The age and patina of old walls, scraps of manuscripts, natural forms, etc. provide sources for the textures and compositions I use in my work.  Whatever the source, I attempt to balance the pre-planned with the immediacy of the painting process itself, so that the images created are able to convey universal themes as well as to allow for variations in interpretation.

Much of my current work is predicated on a tacit acknowledgment that in the current context, landscape/the organic does not exist separately from the artifacts and vestiges of cultural history. To garden, for instance, is most often to make decisions about what to cultivate and what to leave out within a structure – what ‘belongs’ and what does not. Added to this in our time are all the remnants and consequences of the built environment which surround us, and which affect us in everything from the climate crisis to pollutants to urban sprawl. At present, my work often comes out of a consideration of these inter-related factors that are part of contemporary life.

Reception: Sat, January 10, 1-3pm

Founded in 2013, Arts Society of Kingsville (ASK) is a diverse, amazing volunteer-driven group of seasoned and developing artists, artisans, and lovers of art. Through classes, community partnering and hosting gallery exhibitions at Kingsville’s Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre, ASK delights in providing opportunities for people of all ages to experience the arts. In collaboration with the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC), ASK is proud to present an exhibition of its members at the LAC in this first ever cross-community exhibition – Arts Together.

Reception: Saturday, January 10 2026 from 1-3pm

Different media and surfaces call up fresh responses in me. The immediacy of soft pastel captures the quick emotion (with nuances) while acrylic and collage are slower and open to finding new directions. Oil is more thoughtful and demanding. I use thin layers of colour over shape and line to move past realism to disrupted space and form. There should be room for differing perceptions and interpretations, something more nebulous than fact. To finish, I like to reinforce with strong line.

In sum, my goal is illusion coupled with reality, an obvious surface with an underlying truth, all salted with some irony and humour.

Join us at the LAC on Saturdays for this exciting youth art class!

Each session features a different medium or technique, giving participants a chance to try everything and discover what they enjoy most.

This once-a-month class runs on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and is $45 per session, offering a creative and exploratory experience for youth ages 5–14.

 January 17- Drawing and Shading with Pencil

February 21- Print-Making Explorations

March 28 – Watercolour Wonders

April 25- Abstract Mixed-Media Fun

May 23 – Cartoon Drawing

June 20 – Peg Doll Creations

Learn to paint realism in acrylic with awarding artist Roy A Burton.

This 8-week course will cover:

• Secrets of painting realism
• How to mix correct color
• How to build a painting
• Benefits of a limited palette
• Creating texture using non-traditional methods
• Using glazes to build depth

Class dates are:

Thursday, January 8 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 22 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 29 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 5 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 12 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 19 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 26 – 7-9pm

Thursday, March 5 – 7-9pm

$320 for all 8 classes!

Material list:

• White Gesso
• Acrylic Paint – Ultramarine blue, alizarin crimson, cadmium yellow light, burnt umber
• Two jars OR paint basin
• Color wheel
• Palette for paint (recommended: sta-wet)
• Small easel (can be provided)
• Brushes (flats, rounds, & liner brush)

An 8×10” panel will be provided for free.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

Learn to paint realism in acrylic with awarding artist Roy A Burton.

This 8-week course will cover:

• Secrets of painting realism
• How to mix correct color
• How to build a painting
• Benefits of a limited palette
• Creating texture using non-traditional methods
• Using glazes to build depth

Class dates are:

Thursday, January 8 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 22 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 29 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 5 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 12 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 19 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 26 – 7-9pm

Thursday, March 5 – 7-9pm

$320 for all 8 classes!

Material list:

• White Gesso
• Acrylic Paint – Ultramarine blue, alizarin crimson, cadmium yellow light, burnt umber
• Two jars OR paint basin
• Color wheel
• Palette for paint (recommended: sta-wet)
• Small easel (can be provided)
• Brushes (flats, rounds, & liner brush)

An 8×10” panel will be provided for free.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

Eligibility & Terms

This exhibition is open to ALL (adults and children) amateur photographers.

ALL PHOTOGRAPHS MUST BE CROPPED TO 8″ x 10″.

All photographs submitted online will be printed 8”x10”.

Enter in the categories/themes of:

1. Black & White

2. Colour

*The LAC/SEAA defines an amateur photographer as anyone who photographs as a hobby and does not earn from their photography on a regular basis or who has not had substantial training/experience in photography that would give them an unfair advantage over other amateur photographers.

Awards & Prizes

Over $700 of Photography Prizes to be won! Awards in EACH of the 3 categories:

1st Place – 18” x 24” Print ($95 Value)

2nd Place – 16” x 20” Print ($79 Value)

3rd Place – 10” x 14” Print ($57 Value)

*choice of canvas or dry mount to form core printed by SPEEDPRINT

People’s Choice – LAC Gift Card ($50 Value)

* can be used in the art supply shop, visitor admission, for future exhibition and event submissions, classes & more (visitor votes tallied at the end of exhibit, one vote per person)

Jurying

Entries will be judged objectively by a professional photographer(s) on the basis of creativity, visual impact, technique and use of the category/theme. Digitally an analogue (film) entries as well as adults and children entries will be judged together.

How to Submit Your Photos

All photos MUST be submitted electronically using the form below. Printed photos dropped off will NOT be accepted.

Complete the form below, and using the File Upload click, drag/drop your digital file from your computer, tablet or phone.

Check all boxes, sign, and complete the payment to submit your information and photos.

As part of your submission fee, your photo(s) will be professionally printed by Speedrpint Ltd. and then matted with a backer board, put in a clear protective sleeve and then displayed at the LAC in January.

All displayed photos will be entered for a chance to win prizes based on the judges and people’s choice selections.

*The LAC and Speedprint are not responsible for formatting photo files uploaded. All files will be printed as is. Ensure your photo meet standard print quality, 8×10″ at 300 pixels per inch. Photos that are not 8×10″ will be automatically cropped once they are placed in the pre-cut 8×10″ mats. To avoid this, please crop and size your photos before uploading.

*Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Submission Fee: 

$15/submission. The entry fee includes professional printing and matting of each photograph (yours to keep after the exhibit), participation in the contest for a chance to win prizes.

Maximum number of submissions per artist is UNLIMITED.

Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, and curate the exhibition, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.

Schedule

Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 5pm

Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 30, 2025

Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, April 23

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 9.

NO PICK UP BEFORE APRIL 24. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE MAY 9.

 SUBMISSION FORM

U26: annual members exhibition

How to Submit

Complete this submission form and payment below and deliver the artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Submission Fee: 

Free with your 2026 membership.

Maximum number of submissions per artist is 2 and size limit of 4 linear feet width for a single work or combined for all submissions. (Series, diptychs, etc: under 3 are consider 1 submission, over 3 may be considered more depending on wall requirements to install.)

Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, advertise, curate, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.

Artwork Preparation

VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ & FOLLOW!

All artwork MUST be prepared and ready for display and presentation in a public gallery setting. Works not properly prepared and presentable will not be displayed.

Stretched canvas, canvas board and any other framed artwork MUST BE WIRED on the back. Saw-Tooth Hooks/Aligator Hooks or other types of hardware are NOT accepted.

Material that may smear should be treated with an art fixative prior to submission.

Free-standing 3D works MUST be assembled and stable/balanced.

Properly label ALL artwork on back matching the online form. Title of Artwork, Name, Media, and Sale Price.

Artwork not properly prepared, incomplete or late submissions will NOT be displayed in the exhibit.

Sales

All sales will be handled by the LAC. A commission of 35% will be retained on all sales.

Payments will be made within 30 days of exhibition end via e-transfer or EFT only (cheques or cash payments will not be issued)

Schedule

Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 29

Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 30

Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8 pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, April 23

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 10

ABSOLUTELY NO PICK UP BEFORE FRIDAY, APRIL 24.

SUBMISSION FORM – Not Yet Renewed for 2026

SUBMISSION FORM – Already Renewed Member for 2026

Informed by a late Modern interpretation of abstraction, my current practice typically moves between painterly and post-painterly interpretations of cultural history and biomorphic forms. The age and patina of old walls, scraps of manuscripts, natural forms, etc. provide sources for the textures and compositions I use in my work.  Whatever the source, I attempt to balance the pre-planned with the immediacy of the painting process itself, so that the images created are able to convey universal themes as well as to allow for variations in interpretation.

Much of my current work is predicated on a tacit acknowledgment that in the current context, landscape/the organic does not exist separately from the artifacts and vestiges of cultural history. To garden, for instance, is most often to make decisions about what to cultivate and what to leave out within a structure – what ‘belongs’ and what does not. Added to this in our time are all the remnants and consequences of the built environment which surround us, and which affect us in everything from the climate crisis to pollutants to urban sprawl. At present, my work often comes out of a consideration of these inter-related factors that are part of contemporary life.

Eligibility & Terms

This exhibition is open to ALL (adults and children) amateur photographers.

ALL PHOTOGRAPHS MUST BE CROPPED TO 8″ x 10″.

All photographs submitted online will be printed 8”x10”.

Enter in the categories/themes of:

1. Black & White

2. Colour

*The LAC/SEAA defines an amateur photographer as anyone who photographs as a hobby and does not earn from their photography on a regular basis or who has not had substantial training/experience in photography that would give them an unfair advantage over other amateur photographers.

Awards & Prizes

Over $700 of Photography Prizes to be won! Awards in EACH of the 3 categories:

1st Place – 18” x 24” Print ($95 Value)

2nd Place – 16” x 20” Print ($79 Value)

3rd Place – 10” x 14” Print ($57 Value)

*choice of canvas or dry mount to form core printed by SPEEDPRINT

People’s Choice – LAC Gift Card ($50 Value)

* can be used in the art supply shop, visitor admission, for future exhibition and event submissions, classes & more (visitor votes tallied at the end of exhibit, one vote per person)

Jurying

Entries will be judged objectively by a professional photographer(s) on the basis of creativity, visual impact, technique and use of the category/theme. Digitally an analogue (film) entries as well as adults and children entries will be judged together.

How to Submit Your Photos

All photos MUST be submitted electronically using the form below. Printed photos dropped off will NOT be accepted.

Complete the form below, and using the File Upload click, drag/drop your digital file from your computer, tablet or phone.

Check all boxes, sign, and complete the payment to submit your information and photos.

As part of your submission fee, your photo(s) will be professionally printed by Speedrpint Ltd. and then matted with a backer board, put in a clear protective sleeve and then displayed at the LAC in January.

All displayed photos will be entered for a chance to win prizes based on the judges and people’s choice selections.

*The LAC and Speedprint are not responsible for formatting photo files uploaded. All files will be printed as is. Ensure your photo meet standard print quality, 8×10″ at 300 pixels per inch. Photos that are not 8×10″ will be automatically cropped once they are placed in the pre-cut 8×10″ mats. To avoid this, please crop and size your photos before uploading.

*Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Submission Fee: 

$15/submission. The entry fee includes professional printing and matting of each photograph (yours to keep after the exhibit), participation in the contest for a chance to win prizes.

Maximum number of submissions per artist is UNLIMITED.

Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, and curate the exhibition, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.

Schedule

Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 5pm

Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 30, 2025

Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, April 23

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 9.

NO PICK UP BEFORE APRIL 24. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE MAY 9.

 SUBMISSION FORM

U26: annual members exhibition

How to Submit

Complete this submission form and payment below and deliver the artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Submission Fee: 

Free with your 2026 membership.

Maximum number of submissions per artist is 2 and size limit of 4 linear feet width for a single work or combined for all submissions. (Series, diptychs, etc: under 3 are consider 1 submission, over 3 may be considered more depending on wall requirements to install.)

Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, advertise, curate, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.

Artwork Preparation

VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ & FOLLOW!

All artwork MUST be prepared and ready for display and presentation in a public gallery setting. Works not properly prepared and presentable will not be displayed.

Stretched canvas, canvas board and any other framed artwork MUST BE WIRED on the back. Saw-Tooth Hooks/Aligator Hooks or other types of hardware are NOT accepted.

Material that may smear should be treated with an art fixative prior to submission.

Free-standing 3D works MUST be assembled and stable/balanced.

Properly label ALL artwork on back matching the online form. Title of Artwork, Name, Media, and Sale Price.

Artwork not properly prepared, incomplete or late submissions will NOT be displayed in the exhibit.

Sales

All sales will be handled by the LAC. A commission of 35% will be retained on all sales.

Payments will be made within 30 days of exhibition end via e-transfer or EFT only (cheques or cash payments will not be issued)

Schedule

Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 29

Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 30

Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8 pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, April 23

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 10

ABSOLUTELY NO PICK UP BEFORE FRIDAY, APRIL 24.

SUBMISSION FORM – Not Yet Renewed for 2026

SUBMISSION FORM – Already Renewed Member for 2026

Learn to paint realism in acrylic with awarding artist Roy A Burton.

This 8-week course will cover:

• Secrets of painting realism
• How to mix correct color
• How to build a painting
• Benefits of a limited palette
• Creating texture using non-traditional methods
• Using glazes to build depth

Class dates are:

Thursday, January 8 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 22 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 29 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 5 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 12 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 19 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 26 – 7-9pm

Thursday, March 5 – 7-9pm

$320 for all 8 classes!

Material list:

• White Gesso
• Acrylic Paint – Ultramarine blue, alizarin crimson, cadmium yellow light, burnt umber
• Two jars OR paint basin
• Color wheel
• Palette for paint (recommended: sta-wet)
• Small easel (can be provided)
• Brushes (flats, rounds, & liner brush)

An 8×10” panel will be provided for free.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

Learn to paint realism in acrylic with awarding artist Roy A Burton.

This 8-week course will cover:

• Secrets of painting realism
• How to mix correct color
• How to build a painting
• Benefits of a limited palette
• Creating texture using non-traditional methods
• Using glazes to build depth

Class dates are:

Thursday, January 8 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 22 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 29 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 5 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 12 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 19 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 26 – 7-9pm

Thursday, March 5 – 7-9pm

$320 for all 8 classes!

Material list:

• White Gesso
• Acrylic Paint – Ultramarine blue, alizarin crimson, cadmium yellow light, burnt umber
• Two jars OR paint basin
• Color wheel
• Palette for paint (recommended: sta-wet)
• Small easel (can be provided)
• Brushes (flats, rounds, & liner brush)

An 8×10” panel will be provided for free.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

Learn to paint realism in acrylic with awarding artist Roy A Burton.

This 8-week course will cover:

• Secrets of painting realism
• How to mix correct color
• How to build a painting
• Benefits of a limited palette
• Creating texture using non-traditional methods
• Using glazes to build depth

Class dates are:

Thursday, January 8 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 22 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 29 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 5 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 12 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 19 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 26 – 7-9pm

Thursday, March 5 – 7-9pm

$320 for all 8 classes!

Material list:

• White Gesso
• Acrylic Paint – Ultramarine blue, alizarin crimson, cadmium yellow light, burnt umber
• Two jars OR paint basin
• Color wheel
• Palette for paint (recommended: sta-wet)
• Small easel (can be provided)
• Brushes (flats, rounds, & liner brush)

An 8×10” panel will be provided for free.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

Join us at the LAC on Saturdays for this exciting youth art class!

Each session features a different medium or technique, giving participants a chance to try everything and discover what they enjoy most.

This once-a-month class runs on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and is $45 per session, offering a creative and exploratory experience for youth ages 5–14.

 January 17- Drawing and Shading with Pencil

February 21- Print-Making Explorations

March 28 – Watercolour Wonders

April 25- Abstract Mixed-Media Fun

May 23 – Cartoon Drawing

June 20 – Peg Doll Creations

Learn to paint realism in acrylic with awarding artist Roy A Burton.

This 8-week course will cover:

• Secrets of painting realism
• How to mix correct color
• How to build a painting
• Benefits of a limited palette
• Creating texture using non-traditional methods
• Using glazes to build depth

Class dates are:

Thursday, January 8 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 22 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 29 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 5 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 12 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 19 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 26 – 7-9pm

Thursday, March 5 – 7-9pm

$320 for all 8 classes!

Material list:

• White Gesso
• Acrylic Paint – Ultramarine blue, alizarin crimson, cadmium yellow light, burnt umber
• Two jars OR paint basin
• Color wheel
• Palette for paint (recommended: sta-wet)
• Small easel (can be provided)
• Brushes (flats, rounds, & liner brush)

An 8×10” panel will be provided for free.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

Join us for a fun art-filled evening at the LAC. Ticket price is $55 and includes 1 drink ticket, charcuterie snacks, all painting materials and instruction for the night! Register groups of 4 or more for $50 each. (HST is not included.)

Check out the poster to see the design that will be painted!

To register, please complete payment in advance of the class by purchasing tickets below. Tickets close 3 hours before class begins.

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

Informed by a late Modern interpretation of abstraction, my current practice typically moves between painterly and post-painterly interpretations of cultural history and biomorphic forms. The age and patina of old walls, scraps of manuscripts, natural forms, etc. provide sources for the textures and compositions I use in my work.  Whatever the source, I attempt to balance the pre-planned with the immediacy of the painting process itself, so that the images created are able to convey universal themes as well as to allow for variations in interpretation.

Much of my current work is predicated on a tacit acknowledgment that in the current context, landscape/the organic does not exist separately from the artifacts and vestiges of cultural history. To garden, for instance, is most often to make decisions about what to cultivate and what to leave out within a structure – what ‘belongs’ and what does not. Added to this in our time are all the remnants and consequences of the built environment which surround us, and which affect us in everything from the climate crisis to pollutants to urban sprawl. At present, my work often comes out of a consideration of these inter-related factors that are part of contemporary life.

Eligibility & Terms

This exhibition is open to ALL (adults and children) amateur photographers.

ALL PHOTOGRAPHS MUST BE CROPPED TO 8″ x 10″.

All photographs submitted online will be printed 8”x10”.

Enter in the categories/themes of:

1. Black & White

2. Colour

*The LAC/SEAA defines an amateur photographer as anyone who photographs as a hobby and does not earn from their photography on a regular basis or who has not had substantial training/experience in photography that would give them an unfair advantage over other amateur photographers.

Awards & Prizes

Over $700 of Photography Prizes to be won! Awards in EACH of the 3 categories:

1st Place – 18” x 24” Print ($95 Value)

2nd Place – 16” x 20” Print ($79 Value)

3rd Place – 10” x 14” Print ($57 Value)

*choice of canvas or dry mount to form core printed by SPEEDPRINT

People’s Choice – LAC Gift Card ($50 Value)

* can be used in the art supply shop, visitor admission, for future exhibition and event submissions, classes & more (visitor votes tallied at the end of exhibit, one vote per person)

Jurying

Entries will be judged objectively by a professional photographer(s) on the basis of creativity, visual impact, technique and use of the category/theme. Digitally an analogue (film) entries as well as adults and children entries will be judged together.

How to Submit Your Photos

All photos MUST be submitted electronically using the form below. Printed photos dropped off will NOT be accepted.

Complete the form below, and using the File Upload click, drag/drop your digital file from your computer, tablet or phone.

Check all boxes, sign, and complete the payment to submit your information and photos.

As part of your submission fee, your photo(s) will be professionally printed by Speedrpint Ltd. and then matted with a backer board, put in a clear protective sleeve and then displayed at the LAC in January.

All displayed photos will be entered for a chance to win prizes based on the judges and people’s choice selections.

*The LAC and Speedprint are not responsible for formatting photo files uploaded. All files will be printed as is. Ensure your photo meet standard print quality, 8×10″ at 300 pixels per inch. Photos that are not 8×10″ will be automatically cropped once they are placed in the pre-cut 8×10″ mats. To avoid this, please crop and size your photos before uploading.

*Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Submission Fee: 

$15/submission. The entry fee includes professional printing and matting of each photograph (yours to keep after the exhibit), participation in the contest for a chance to win prizes.

Maximum number of submissions per artist is UNLIMITED.

Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, and curate the exhibition, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.

Schedule

Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 5pm

Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 30, 2025

Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, April 23

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 9.

NO PICK UP BEFORE APRIL 24. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE MAY 9.

 SUBMISSION FORM

U26: annual members exhibition

How to Submit

Complete this submission form and payment below and deliver the artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Submission Fee: 

Free with your 2026 membership.

Maximum number of submissions per artist is 2 and size limit of 4 linear feet width for a single work or combined for all submissions. (Series, diptychs, etc: under 3 are consider 1 submission, over 3 may be considered more depending on wall requirements to install.)

Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, advertise, curate, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.

Artwork Preparation

VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ & FOLLOW!

All artwork MUST be prepared and ready for display and presentation in a public gallery setting. Works not properly prepared and presentable will not be displayed.

Stretched canvas, canvas board and any other framed artwork MUST BE WIRED on the back. Saw-Tooth Hooks/Aligator Hooks or other types of hardware are NOT accepted.

Material that may smear should be treated with an art fixative prior to submission.

Free-standing 3D works MUST be assembled and stable/balanced.

Properly label ALL artwork on back matching the online form. Title of Artwork, Name, Media, and Sale Price.

Artwork not properly prepared, incomplete or late submissions will NOT be displayed in the exhibit.

Sales

All sales will be handled by the LAC. A commission of 35% will be retained on all sales.

Payments will be made within 30 days of exhibition end via e-transfer or EFT only (cheques or cash payments will not be issued)

Schedule

Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 29

Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 30

Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8 pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, April 23

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 10

ABSOLUTELY NO PICK UP BEFORE FRIDAY, APRIL 24.

SUBMISSION FORM – Not Yet Renewed for 2026

SUBMISSION FORM – Already Renewed Member for 2026

Learn to paint realism in acrylic with awarding artist Roy A Burton.

This 8-week course will cover:

• Secrets of painting realism
• How to mix correct color
• How to build a painting
• Benefits of a limited palette
• Creating texture using non-traditional methods
• Using glazes to build depth

Class dates are:

Thursday, January 8 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 22 – 7-9pm

Thursday, January 29 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 5 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 12 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 19 – 7-9pm

Thursday, February 26 – 7-9pm

Thursday, March 5 – 7-9pm

$320 for all 8 classes!

Material list:

• White Gesso
• Acrylic Paint – Ultramarine blue, alizarin crimson, cadmium yellow light, burnt umber
• Two jars OR paint basin
• Color wheel
• Palette for paint (recommended: sta-wet)
• Small easel (can be provided)
• Brushes (flats, rounds, & liner brush)

An 8×10” panel will be provided for free.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

Join us at the LAC for a four week course on the fundamentals of filmmaking, taught by Rick Palidwor!

This introduction to film-making fundamentals will consist of interactive lectures supported by audio-visual clips. You will learn:

• the basics of film scripts: how it should look, how it should read and how it should reflect the passage of time;
• the basics of shot structure – the building blocks of a film;
• the broad concept of screen direction – the rules to maintain coherent spatial relations on screen;
• what goes behind movie sound – why it is so important, why it is so difficult and tricks to simplify this for low-budget creators;
• simple director tricks to maximize the impact of a scene;
• camera lens decisions to support your story and your locations.

Things learned in this workshop can be applied to all film genres: dramatic narrative, documentary, experimental.

Class Dates

Saturday, March 7, 2026 – 1pm-4pm

Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 1pm-4pm

Saturday, March 21, 2026- 1pm-4pm

Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 1pm-4pm

$120 for all four classes.

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

Join us at the LAC for a four week course on the fundamentals of filmmaking, taught by Rick Palidwor!

This introduction to film-making fundamentals will consist of interactive lectures supported by audio-visual clips. You will learn:

• the basics of film scripts: how it should look, how it should read and how it should reflect the passage of time;
• the basics of shot structure – the building blocks of a film;
• the broad concept of screen direction – the rules to maintain coherent spatial relations on screen;
• what goes behind movie sound – why it is so important, why it is so difficult and tricks to simplify this for low-budget creators;
• simple director tricks to maximize the impact of a scene;
• camera lens decisions to support your story and your locations.

Things learned in this workshop can be applied to all film genres: dramatic narrative, documentary, experimental.

Class Dates

Saturday, March 7, 2026 – 1pm-4pm

Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 1pm-4pm

Saturday, March 21, 2026- 1pm-4pm

Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 1pm-4pm

$120 for all four classes.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS! 

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

Join us at the LAC for a four week course on the fundamentals of filmmaking, taught by Rick Palidwor!

This introduction to film-making fundamentals will consist of interactive lectures supported by audio-visual clips. You will learn:

• the basics of film scripts: how it should look, how it should read and how it should reflect the passage of time;
• the basics of shot structure – the building blocks of a film;
• the broad concept of screen direction – the rules to maintain coherent spatial relations on screen;
• what goes behind movie sound – why it is so important, why it is so difficult and tricks to simplify this for low-budget creators;
• simple director tricks to maximize the impact of a scene;
• camera lens decisions to support your story and your locations.

Things learned in this workshop can be applied to all film genres: dramatic narrative, documentary, experimental.

Class Dates

Saturday, March 7, 2026 – 1pm-4pm

Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 1pm-4pm

Saturday, March 21, 2026- 1pm-4pm

Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 1pm-4pm

$120 for all four classes.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS! 

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

Join us at the LAC on Saturdays for this exciting youth art class!

Each session features a different medium or technique, giving participants a chance to try everything and discover what they enjoy most.

This once-a-month class runs on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and is $45 per session, offering a creative and exploratory experience for youth ages 5–14.

 January 17- Drawing and Shading with Pencil

February 21- Print-Making Explorations

March 28 – Watercolour Wonders

April 25- Abstract Mixed-Media Fun

May 23 – Cartoon Drawing

June 20 – Peg Doll Creations

Join us at the LAC for a four week course on the fundamentals of filmmaking, taught by Rick Palidwor!

This introduction to film-making fundamentals will consist of interactive lectures supported by audio-visual clips. You will learn:

• the basics of film scripts: how it should look, how it should read and how it should reflect the passage of time;
• the basics of shot structure – the building blocks of a film;
• the broad concept of screen direction – the rules to maintain coherent spatial relations on screen;
• what goes behind movie sound – why it is so important, why it is so difficult and tricks to simplify this for low-budget creators;
• simple director tricks to maximize the impact of a scene;
• camera lens decisions to support your story and your locations.

Things learned in this workshop can be applied to all film genres: dramatic narrative, documentary, experimental.

Class Dates

Saturday, March 7, 2026 – 1pm-4pm

Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 1pm-4pm

Saturday, March 21, 2026- 1pm-4pm

Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 1pm-4pm

$120 for all four classes.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS! 

2026 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.

Eligibility & Terms

This exhibition is open to ALL (adults and children) amateur photographers.

ALL PHOTOGRAPHS MUST BE CROPPED TO 8″ x 10″.

All photographs submitted online will be printed 8”x10”.

Enter in the categories/themes of:

1. Black & White

2. Colour

*The LAC/SEAA defines an amateur photographer as anyone who photographs as a hobby and does not earn from their photography on a regular basis or who has not had substantial training/experience in photography that would give them an unfair advantage over other amateur photographers.

Awards & Prizes

Over $700 of Photography Prizes to be won! Awards in EACH of the 3 categories:

1st Place – 18” x 24” Print ($95 Value)

2nd Place – 16” x 20” Print ($79 Value)

3rd Place – 10” x 14” Print ($57 Value)

*choice of canvas or dry mount to form core printed by SPEEDPRINT

People’s Choice – LAC Gift Card ($50 Value)

* can be used in the art supply shop, visitor admission, for future exhibition and event submissions, classes & more (visitor votes tallied at the end of exhibit, one vote per person)

Jurying

Entries will be judged objectively by a professional photographer(s) on the basis of creativity, visual impact, technique and use of the category/theme. Digitally an analogue (film) entries as well as adults and children entries will be judged together.

How to Submit Your Photos

All photos MUST be submitted electronically using the form below. Printed photos dropped off will NOT be accepted.

Complete the form below, and using the File Upload click, drag/drop your digital file from your computer, tablet or phone.

Check all boxes, sign, and complete the payment to submit your information and photos.

As part of your submission fee, your photo(s) will be professionally printed by Speedrpint Ltd. and then matted with a backer board, put in a clear protective sleeve and then displayed at the LAC in January.

All displayed photos will be entered for a chance to win prizes based on the judges and people’s choice selections.

*The LAC and Speedprint are not responsible for formatting photo files uploaded. All files will be printed as is. Ensure your photo meet standard print quality, 8×10″ at 300 pixels per inch. Photos that are not 8×10″ will be automatically cropped once they are placed in the pre-cut 8×10″ mats. To avoid this, please crop and size your photos before uploading.

*Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Submission Fee: 

$15/submission. The entry fee includes professional printing and matting of each photograph (yours to keep after the exhibit), participation in the contest for a chance to win prizes.

Maximum number of submissions per artist is UNLIMITED.

Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, and curate the exhibition, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.

Schedule

Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 5pm

Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 30, 2025

Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, April 23

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 9.

NO PICK UP BEFORE APRIL 24. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE MAY 9.

 SUBMISSION FORM

U26: annual members exhibition

How to Submit

Complete this submission form and payment below and deliver the artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Submission Fee: 

Free with your 2026 membership.

Maximum number of submissions per artist is 2 and size limit of 4 linear feet width for a single work or combined for all submissions. (Series, diptychs, etc: under 3 are consider 1 submission, over 3 may be considered more depending on wall requirements to install.)

Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, advertise, curate, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.

Artwork Preparation

VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ & FOLLOW!

All artwork MUST be prepared and ready for display and presentation in a public gallery setting. Works not properly prepared and presentable will not be displayed.

Stretched canvas, canvas board and any other framed artwork MUST BE WIRED on the back. Saw-Tooth Hooks/Aligator Hooks or other types of hardware are NOT accepted.

Material that may smear should be treated with an art fixative prior to submission.

Free-standing 3D works MUST be assembled and stable/balanced.

Properly label ALL artwork on back matching the online form. Title of Artwork, Name, Media, and Sale Price.

Artwork not properly prepared, incomplete or late submissions will NOT be displayed in the exhibit.

Sales

All sales will be handled by the LAC. A commission of 35% will be retained on all sales.

Payments will be made within 30 days of exhibition end via e-transfer or EFT only (cheques or cash payments will not be issued)

Schedule

Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 29

Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 30

Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8 pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, April 23

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 10

ABSOLUTELY NO PICK UP BEFORE FRIDAY, APRIL 24.

SUBMISSION FORM – Not Yet Renewed for 2026

SUBMISSION FORM – Already Renewed Member for 2026

28th ANNUAL: JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 28th annual Juried Student Art Show.

Eligibility:

This exhibition is open to all grade 11 and 12 Essex County secondary students only  (grades 9 and 10 students not eligible.)

Late submissions or artwork NOT properly prepared according to the guidelines will NOT be included in the exhibtion or eligible for prizes.

Eight (8) Categories:

1. Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, etc.)

2. Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Ink, etc.)

3. Sculpture/3D (Clay, Found Objects, etc.)

4. Photography (Analogue, Digital)

5. Mixed Media (Assemblage, Collage, Textiles, etc.)

6. Printmaking (Intaglio, Lithography, Linocut, Engraving, etc.)

7. Video/Filmmaking (Animation, Experimental, etc.)

8. New Media Art (Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, etc.).

Schedule:

Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 23, 5pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Exhibition Opens: Saturday, April 25, 11am

Awards Presentation & Reception: Friday, May 1, 6pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, June 18

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 27

MORE INFO + SUBMISSION FORM

Join us at the LAC on Saturdays for this exciting youth art class!

Each session features a different medium or technique, giving participants a chance to try everything and discover what they enjoy most.

This once-a-month class runs on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and is $45 per session, offering a creative and exploratory experience for youth ages 5–14.

 January 17- Drawing and Shading with Pencil

February 21- Print-Making Explorations

March 28 – Watercolour Wonders

April 25- Abstract Mixed-Media Fun

May 23 – Cartoon Drawing

June 20 – Peg Doll Creations

28th ANNUAL: JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 28th annual Juried Student Art Show.

Eligibility:

This exhibition is open to all grade 11 and 12 Essex County secondary students only  (grades 9 and 10 students not eligible.)

Late submissions or artwork NOT properly prepared according to the guidelines will NOT be included in the exhibtion or eligible for prizes.

Eight (8) Categories:

1. Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, etc.)

2. Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Ink, etc.)

3. Sculpture/3D (Clay, Found Objects, etc.)

4. Photography (Analogue, Digital)

5. Mixed Media (Assemblage, Collage, Textiles, etc.)

6. Printmaking (Intaglio, Lithography, Linocut, Engraving, etc.)

7. Video/Filmmaking (Animation, Experimental, etc.)

8. New Media Art (Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, etc.).

Schedule:

Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 23, 5pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Exhibition Opens: Saturday, April 25, 11am

Awards Presentation & Reception: Friday, May 1, 6pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, June 18

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 27

MORE INFO + SUBMISSION FORM

28th ANNUAL: JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 28th annual Juried Student Art Show.

Eligibility:

This exhibition is open to all grade 11 and 12 Essex County secondary students only  (grades 9 and 10 students not eligible.)

Late submissions or artwork NOT properly prepared according to the guidelines will NOT be included in the exhibtion or eligible for prizes.

Eight (8) Categories:

1. Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, etc.)

2. Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Ink, etc.)

3. Sculpture/3D (Clay, Found Objects, etc.)

4. Photography (Analogue, Digital)

5. Mixed Media (Assemblage, Collage, Textiles, etc.)

6. Printmaking (Intaglio, Lithography, Linocut, Engraving, etc.)

7. Video/Filmmaking (Animation, Experimental, etc.)

8. New Media Art (Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, etc.).

Schedule:

Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 23, 5pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Exhibition Opens: Saturday, April 25, 11am

Awards Presentation & Reception: Friday, May 1, 6pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, June 18

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 27

MORE INFO + SUBMISSION FORM

Sponsored by the Leamington Lions Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents its first Student Film Festival!

Film Screening & Awards Presentation: Thursday, May 7, 7pm

Eligibility:

The Film Festival is open to all Essex County Secondary Students. Other cast and crew do NOT have to be students.

Categories:

Limitations & Terms:

Maximum of one (1) submission per category for a total possible submissions of three (3) per student.

Film Formats & Submitting: .mov, or .mp4 ONLY by attaching files to the submission form.USB, email or other electronic means of submissions are NOT accepted.

All films submitted following the preparation guidelines.

All selected films will be presented in a special evening screening event at the Leamington Arts Centre. (See date/time below)

Late submissions or films NOT properly submitted according to the guidelines will NOT BE eligible. 

Submission Fee: $12 per submission.

Jurying: The judging panel will base decisions on:

• Aesthetics/Visual Impact, is it appealing,  visually striking, does it catch the attention viewers and hold their attention.
• Creativity/Originality, demonstration of artistic voice, originality, and imagination;
• Skill/Technique, craftsmanship, including quality, technique, and skill; attention to detail; and accuracy in communicating issues.

Prizes:

CASH prizes in EACH of the three (3) categories ($900 TOTAL) will be awarded:

• 1st Place – $150
• 2nd Place – $100
• 3rd Place – $50

Schedule:

Entry Deadline: Saturday, April 11, 5:00pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Notification of Acceptance: Tuesday, April 28

Film Screening & Awards Presentation: Thursday, May 7, 7pm

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT!

Join us at the LAC on Saturdays for this exciting youth art class!

Each session features a different medium or technique, giving participants a chance to try everything and discover what they enjoy most.

This once-a-month class runs on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and is $45 per session, offering a creative and exploratory experience for youth ages 5–14.

 January 17- Drawing and Shading with Pencil

February 21- Print-Making Explorations

March 28 – Watercolour Wonders

April 25- Abstract Mixed-Media Fun

May 23 – Cartoon Drawing

June 20 – Peg Doll Creations

28th ANNUAL: JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 28th annual Juried Student Art Show.

Eligibility:

This exhibition is open to all grade 11 and 12 Essex County secondary students only  (grades 9 and 10 students not eligible.)

Late submissions or artwork NOT properly prepared according to the guidelines will NOT be included in the exhibtion or eligible for prizes.

Eight (8) Categories:

1. Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, etc.)

2. Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Ink, etc.)

3. Sculpture/3D (Clay, Found Objects, etc.)

4. Photography (Analogue, Digital)

5. Mixed Media (Assemblage, Collage, Textiles, etc.)

6. Printmaking (Intaglio, Lithography, Linocut, Engraving, etc.)

7. Video/Filmmaking (Animation, Experimental, etc.)

8. New Media Art (Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, etc.).

Schedule:

Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 23, 5pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Exhibition Opens: Saturday, April 25, 11am

Awards Presentation & Reception: Friday, May 1, 6pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, June 18

Artwork Pick Up: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 27

MORE INFO + SUBMISSION FORM

In “Things That Go Bump in the Night,” Maxwell Johnson explores the landscapes of the subconscious through surreal encounters and emotional symbolism. His paintings blend mythic creatures, prism-like light, and simplified human forms that hover between playfulness and revelation. Each scene unfolds like a dream — part cosmic, part psychological — where the boundaries between past and present, memory and myth, dissolve. 

Johnson’s bold use of color and form transforms internal experience into tangible space, inviting viewers to recognize their own inner narratives reflected in the surreal. These works are not just visions, but self-portraits of the mind — meditations on wonder, fear, and the strange beauty of being alive. 

Join us at the LAC on Saturdays for this exciting youth art class!

Each session features a different medium or technique, giving participants a chance to try everything and discover what they enjoy most.

This once-a-month class runs on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and is $45 per session, offering a creative and exploratory experience for youth ages 5–14.

 January 17- Drawing and Shading with Pencil

February 21- Print-Making Explorations

March 28 – Watercolour Wonders

April 25- Abstract Mixed-Media Fun

May 23 – Cartoon Drawing

June 20 – Peg Doll Creations

In “Things That Go Bump in the Night,” Maxwell Johnson explores the landscapes of the subconscious through surreal encounters and emotional symbolism. His paintings blend mythic creatures, prism-like light, and simplified human forms that hover between playfulness and revelation. Each scene unfolds like a dream — part cosmic, part psychological — where the boundaries between past and present, memory and myth, dissolve. 

Johnson’s bold use of color and form transforms internal experience into tangible space, inviting viewers to recognize their own inner narratives reflected in the surreal. These works are not just visions, but self-portraits of the mind — meditations on wonder, fear, and the strange beauty of being alive.