Inspired by Patti Waterfield’s Peace Bird series, this free PD Day art activity invites community members of all ages (3+) to create a Peace Bird as an intention for peace and well-being in the world. Drop in anytime between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on Friday, January 30 to make your own bird using our […]
Be part of something creative at the Communal Canvas experience! Join fellow artists of all ages as you add your own touch to a shared, large-scale canvas. Whether it’s a brushstroke, pattern, or pop of colour, every contribution helps create one collective masterpiece that reflects our community’s creativity. No experience required—just drop in, participate, and […]
Give your kiddo a fun and creative break! Join Amelia for a 1.5-hour guided paint-a-long where young artists aged 7–10 follow step-by-step instructions to create their own finished painting. This session features a kid-friendly silhouette landscape artwork, but the focus is always on exploration, confidence, and having a great time. All materials are supplied, and […]
Give your kiddo a fun and creative break! Join Amelia for a 1.5-hour guided paint-a-long where young artists aged 7–10 follow step-by-step instructions to create their own finished painting. This session features a kid-friendly sea turtle artwork, but the focus is always on exploration, confidence, and having a great time. All materials are supplied, and […]
This free PD Day art activity invites community members of all ages (3+) to create funky faces! Drop in anytime between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Friday, April 24 to make your own bird using our provided materials: bristol board, beads and bling, string and yarn, felt pens, paint markers, and collage papers. We […]
Clean out your studio and support community art at the same time! We’re hosting a Used Art Supply Sale at Upwards Art in support of Artcures and their community art initiatives. Donate your gently used art supplies by Friday, June 19 and help give creative materials a second life in the hands of other artists […]
The Owen Sound Community Artist Studio Tour takes place over the weekend of September 19-20, 2026 from 10am-5pm. Each day features artists from the downtown Core and the Surrounding Area that includes studios located around the City. Check out osstudiotour.ca for a full map or pick up your paper copy at Upwards Art. The Owen Sound Community […]
Join us at Upwards for the first instalment of Art Goes to the Movies, a new film series featuring documentaries and films exploring artists, art history, creative movements, and the people and stories behind the art. Our first screening is By Woman’s Hand, Pepita Ferrari’s 1994 documentary about the women artists of Montreal’s Beaver Hall […]
Join us at Upwards Art for Come Make Art!, our free PD Day drop-in program for kids. Each PD Day features a different hands-on art project with all the materials provided—just drop in, get creative, and make something to take home. Create a colourful, one-of-a-kind face inspired by the artwork of Pablo Picasso! Kids will […]
Join us at Upwards for Art Goes to the Movies, our film series exploring artists, art history, creative movements, and the people and ideas behind the art. This month’s screening is Krzysztof Wodiczko: Projections, Derek May’s 1991 documentary examining the work of artist Krzysztof Wodiczko, known for taking his art beyond gallery and museum walls […]