In this newsletter: 

• On Exhibition
• August Events
• Maker Space Mural Announcement
• Open Studio Update
• You Fill Our Hearts

June 7 - August 10, 2024
Guest curated by Lori Beavis

As we approach the end of our powerful exhibition, ininige / s/he holds, we reflect on the incredible journey it has been. Guest curated by Lori Beavis, this exhibition has been on display from June 7 to August 10, 2024, and features the inspiring works of five Indigenous women artists: Shelley Niro, Alice Williams, Sandra Moore, Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé, and Dehmin Osawamick Cleland. Through their art, these artists have explored the significance of holding knowledge, community, and stories, carrying forward traditions that transcend time and delve into culture, identity, and memory.

Please join us for our Curatorial Talk and Tea on August 3, 1-3pm.

Pictured: Teresa Vander Meer Chassé's beadwork

First Friday

Join us on August 2nd for the final First Friday event featuring ininige / s/he holds. 
Additionally, we're offering a sneak peek at a special 50th-anniversary project we've been cooking up, so please drop by!
Date: Friday August 2nd, 6-8pm

Curator’s Talk and Tea

Join us for a relaxing and engaging afternoon with Lori Beavis, the guest curator of ininige / s/he holds. Enjoy a warm cup of tea while participating in an insightful discussion about the themes and inspirations behind the exhibition.
Date: Saturday, August 3rd, 1-4 PM
Note: Registration required.
 

Quilling Workshop with Sandra Moore

Experience the traditional art of quillwork in this hands-on workshop led by artist and instructor Sandra Moore. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the intricate techniques of quillwork and create their own piece to take home.
Date: Sunday, August 4th, 1-4 PM
Note: Registration required.

Artspace is thrilled to announce our 2024 Maker Space Mural Artist, Josh Morley!

Josh Morley (Miskopwagan Asin) is an Anishinaabe artist, currently working in screen printing and mural work in Peterborough / Nogojiwanong. His work explores regional ecological issues, his personal relationship with nature, as well as his ancestral connection to the land. He has been part of solo and group shows within Ontario, the latest being the Indigenous group show, Our Story: Past and Present, held at the Museum of Dufferin in Mulmur, Ontario. He has also created a number of public pieces in Peterborough. Most notably, Glacial Formation was part of the 2022 Renaissance on Hunter - Road Mural Project. In 2023, he was granted the opportunity to take part in the Peterborough Change Makers Artist Residency, which enabled him to work closely with City of Peterborough staff and other stakeholders to better understand climate change and its effect on the community.

Josh will be working onsite at Artspace near the end of August to create and install his mural in our Maker Space! Stay tuned for opportunities to view and engage with his work.

See you in the fall!

The time has come again for our Thursday night Open Studio to take a short pause! ⁠ Thanks to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and expressed support for Open Studio this year. We had such a blast making art with you all, and can't wait to continue with this special program!⁠ ⁠

An extra special thanks goes to the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough for its contribution to the Open Studio Program, helping to make low-barrier arts programming possible in our community. ⁠

This pause during the month of August gives us a chance to rest, and then make plans for the Fall. Stay tuned for updates. ⁠

Funding for Open Studio was made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough.

Our $50,000 fundraising campaign continues. We'd like to extend our thanks to all those who have donated thus far. Every bit counts.

Make your contribution today!

HOT TIPS

Sponsorship: 
Check out our anniversary Sponsorship Package and find the right fit for you and/or your business.

Tax Benefits:
Donations of $25 or more are tax-deductible.

Match Funding:
The first $10,000 raised will be MATCHED by an anonymous donor.  





In-Kind Donating or Sponsorship:
Contact us to learn more about our anniversary wish list which includes things like:

• furniture
• paint and building supplies
• kitchen and housekeeping accessories
• catering services
• a vacuum cleaner!!

Every contribution makes an impact and every donor will become part of an art installation we've got brewing!