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TheOwenSoundArtists’Co-op
hasbeenamainstay in the local
arts and crafts scene since its inception22years ago. The venerable
institutionwhich rose from theashesof theGreyBruceArtsCouncil con-
tinues tobea thrivinghub forGreyandBruceartists.
Recently themembersembarkedonanew journey,moving their
location to themain street ofOwen Sound. The renovated historical
McKay building is aperfect open concept space to highlight the tal-
entedanddiverse regional artists.
Includedwithin their footprint is theLegacyGallery,adedicatedspace
available to rent, thusprovidingoriginal anddifferent showsmonthly.
Tucked into thebackof this local treasure isanothergem,Birgits’Pastry
Café. Birgit’sbaking is fromscratchandhermenu includeshandcrafted
sweetsand savories.
Here is a sampling of just a few featured artists around this page.
1. AnnWylie Toal, jewelry, anodizing niobium
2. Diane Edwards, wooden boxes andmarquetry
3. Steve Irvine, Pottery
4. RutaWilson, WestrockMetals
5. Naomi Assenheim, Opal Wing Creations
6. Ron Ball: Woodworking - Maple Key Bowl
7. Ofra Svorai: In The Sky, Oil
8. Jane Dunphy of Lake Blue Felt
The Owen Sound Artists’ Co-op is open 7 days aweek.
Visit
for more information.
Handmadeby local artists,unique fineartandcraft
that reflects thecreativityof the thrivingarts
community inour region.TheOwenSound
Artists' Co-op featuresover40memberswho
representawidevarietyofmediums.
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