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Local artist creates art platform for Black children and youth
A local artist has created a platform where Black children and youth can share their artwork. Kiki Symoné, a Black artist herself whose artworks depict the everyday life of Black communities, launched the online platform artdealerkids in 2021 on Instagram
Spilling the ink
The Volkswagen of Windsor building on Lauzon Road is reflective of the meticulous and deliberate engineering of the cars inside. Spotless white walls leading to clear glass windows are reflective of the upscale clientele. One person who works in these
History Conservation in Windsor
With Heritage Week now over, Windsor-Essex residents in the are taking the opportunity to look back and discover the past. Spencer Montcalm, an art conservator with the Art Gallery of Windsor, said restoring pieces of art is very easy to
Vintners gush about Essex grape
Three local winery professionals gushed about the grapes to be found in Essex County last week. They joined local foodie Adriano Ciotoli in an appearance on Lightning Talks. Lightning Talks with Community Creators is a monthly virtual event hosted by the Art Gallery of Windsor on Zoom. Artists, bakers,
Art gallery hosts support program despite being temporarily closed
The Art Gallery of Windsor is putting its programming online. This year, the AGW will be hosting multiple events online. One of them being Thrive: A Drop-In Arts Programming for Youth which is funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. According to the AGW website, the Ontario
Could you be an extra in the next Hollywood Blockbuster?
PHOTO BY / Rhiannon Lotze There is an incentive to bring the film industry to the London, Chatham and Windsor regions. The mayors of the Southwestern region of Ontario want same opportunities that Toronto has. They want their areas to
Dance Studio Stands Strong in Pandemic
Dancers and athletes are just some of the people impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. Sports teams and clubs are finding sanitization and social distancing can cause strain on the overall experience of a practice. Before reopening, Rivertown Dance Academy in Amherstburg
Post Productions plays through the pandemic
Performers with a local theatre company are prepared to put on a show this weekend, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, the theatre scene in Windsor-Essex ground to a halt following the emergency orders enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions
March Break in Windsor
With March Break on the horizon, children aged six to 15 have many options around the city to have some fun away from school. This year’s spring break in Ontario falls from March 16 to 20. Two camps listed
Art Battle Windsor
A dozen people were expected to compete in October for the Art Battle in Windsor. The Art Battle organized by Art Battle Windsor and PropertyGuys.com took place at the Olde Walkerville Theatre. The theatre was the perfect location with its
Neighborhood residents say ‘Don’t be afraid of Drouilliard’
The residents of Ford City are excited to see what happens next with the resurgence of the area. Over the years, Ford City — the Drouillard neighbourhood — has achieved notoriety in Windsor for high crime rates and dangerous living
Revitalized sculpture contest turns trash into treasure
Artists across Windsor-Essex have the opportunity to turn junk into art at the Walkerville Artist’s Co-op’s revitalized sculpture contest. The contest gives everyone in the community equal opportunities to participate, according to Suellen Evoy-Oozer, who is one of the five
Artists of the future
The Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg is supporting high school students by showcasing their artwork. Students from General Amherst and St. Thomas of Villanova high schools brought their art pieces to the Gibson Gallery, in order to promote it and display
Colourful crosswalk art proposal approved
By Manvir Kaur and Miranda Monahan There will soon be some colourful street art installations throughout the city, after Windsor city council approved a proposal for crosswalk art. The proposal was approved on Feb. 4, after Ward 4 councillor, Chris
Modern blown glass sculptures
By Tamas Miko A Windsor glassblowing company welcomed the public to their open house on the weekend. On Nov.23-24, 2018 people were able learn the details of the modern glassblowing process. The event ran from 9a.m. until 5p.m. at Tsunami
Paint the town
By Miranda Monahan Over the past decade, alleys and walls around Windsor-Essex County have become decorated with large murals, also known as street art. The town of Essex and several communities in Windsor, including Ford City, Riverside, Olde Sandwich Towne
Windsor fashion designer organizes free workshop
By Amos Johnson The Art Lab hosted a special weekend workshop in partnership with a Windsor fashion designer. Local fashion designer Andal Lopez organized the workshop this weekend for children ages 8 to 15 years old. The participants are given
Local artist encourages Windsor creativity
By Kaitlynn Kenney A young artist has been drawing the attention of Windsor locals — and using his passion to make a difference in the community. Eugenio Mendoza and the Art Lab recently hosted its first mini art lab
The power of storytelling
By Joyce St. Antoine Book lovers will be able to attend the 17th year of Bookfest, beginning Oct. 18. The main venue this year is the University of Windsor’s School of Creative Arts Building. Activities will also be held at
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