Art show brings community together for Culture Days

Featured artwork from local creators will be showcased at Art – a Community Treasure, an indoor art show and sale taking place Oct. 5, 2025, at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre. The free event will feature 35 artists, with proceeds from an art auction supporting Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant.

Casandra Turnbull

Managing Editor

A new event is giving local artists a chance to showcase their work indoors while inviting the community to celebrate creativity as part of Culture Days.

The show, Art – a Community Treasure, will take place at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is organized by Treasure Mattes owner Jocelyn Holland, who said the idea was inspired by a lack of indoor spaces for artists to display their work.

“We work with many customers who are artists, and over time we’ve witnessed a decline in indoor art spaces as several galleries have closed in our community,” Holland said. “Many artists have told us how discouraging it can be to find opportunities to showcase their work, especially for those who prefer not to participate in outdoor shows. When we attended an event at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre, we were struck by what a beautiful venue it is. It felt like the perfect setting to host an indoor art show and sale. This event is our way of supporting local talent and creating a welcoming space where the community can connect with and celebrate artists.”

The show will feature 35 artists – several from Paris - and a wide range of mediums, from paintings and photography to textiles, printmaking, and Indigenous art.

“Visitors can look forward to an incredible variety of work… there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy — whether you’re a seasoned collector or just discovering the joy of bringing art into your life,” Holland said.

The event is free to attend and ties into the national Culture Days celebration, which aims to connect communities with local arts and culture.

“Culture Days is all about celebrating creativity and bringing people closer to the arts, and that’s exactly what we want this show to do,” Holland said.

Highlights will include an art auction with proceeds going to Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant. Artwork will also be available for purchase, with prices starting around $50.

Holland said she hopes the show leaves visitors feeling inspired.

“We hope people leave feeling inspired and connected — both to the incredible talent of local artists and to each other,” she said. “Most of all, we want the community to feel proud of the artists who live and work right here in our region, and to see how much value the arts bring to our everyday lives.”

If the first year is successful, Holland said organizers hope to make it an annual event.

“The best way to support is simply by coming out to the show and engaging with the artists and their work,” she said. “Visitors can share the event with friends and family, purchase pieces that speak to them, or even participate in our art auction to benefit Glenhyrst. Every bit of support helps celebrate and sustain the incredible local talent in our community.”