Kingsville Times

Sandy Hernandez is a proud resident of Kingsville. She is a retired Realtor who has helped many families find their dream homes. Since hanging up her real estate hat she has enjoyed her days painting, sewing, and hitting the golf course. Sandy’s life is a testament to the power of passion and creativity. Sandy’s […]

September Art Display by Sandy Hernandez The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of Sandy Hernandez at our Kingsville Branch for the month of September. She is a self-taught artist whose work reflects a love of colour, texture and storytelling. Sandy focuses mostly on watercolour, but explores […]

August Art Display by Brianne Taggart The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of Brianne Taggart at our Kingsville Branch for the month of August. Brianne Taggart is a passionate visual artist and photographer based in Kingsville, Ontario. Working primarily with acrylic paints, she brings to life vibrant […]

July Art Display by Belinda Dumeah The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of Belinda Dumeah at our Kingsville Branch for the month of July. Belinda Dumeah is originally from Harrow, but now resides in Kingsville. Growing up, she always had a natural gift for drawing, but it’s […]

Beverlee Williams is a self-taught Canadian artist originally from Leamington, Ontario. With a foundational education in Architectural Drawing and Landscape Design from St. Clair College, she has further refined her artistic practice through specialized workshops in watercolour and acrylic painting at the Haliburton School of Art and Design and other […]

Windsor-based artist Emily Bezaire has had a busy and rewarding year so far, with recent exhibitions placing her work in the spotlight both locally and internationally. Earlier this spring, Bezaire was thrilled to have three of her portrait drawings selected for the Shō Your Self Juried Exhibition of Portraiture, held […]

May Art Display by Art Students of Erie Migration District School The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of EMDS students at our Kingsville Branch for the month of May.  Each semester we look forward to showcasing the creativity and talent of these students. We invite the […]

Arts Society of Kingsville Presents “Evolving Visions” by Pavlo and Petro Lopata The Arts Society of Kingsville (A.S.K.) is proud to announce that we will be showcasing for the first time together, the art of our members, Pavlo and Petro Lopata. This is a must-attend event for all art lovers […]

Students of Kingsville, Leamington and Essex County: This Call for Art is open to YOU! The Arts Society of Kingsville will be presenting the Third Annual Student Art Exhibit from January 8 – February 2, 2025. The Kingsville Optimist Club is sponsoring the A.S.K. Exhibit. Click here for more details. The deadline […]

ART DISPLAY Local Quilter Sandra Walker The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of Sandra Walker at our Kingsville Branch for the month of November. Sandra has loved handwork since she was a little girl; she learned to knit at age 6, and sew at age 10. Quilting […]

GO VOTE NOW! Choose your favourite artwork at the Best of ASK ’24 exhibit from now to Sunday, November 24 at Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre. Casting your ballot could make a huge difference in an artist’s future. On display are almost 60 truly exceptional works of art by nearly 40 […]

New Exhibit! Images & Interpretations of Nature We are excited to debut our brand new exhibit Images and Interpretations of Nature with the artwork of Brianne Taggart and Kelly S. Hopkins. You are cordially invited to attend the opening reception presented by the Arts Society of Kingsville on Sunday, October […]

Art Display: Pollinator Photography The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of the Junior Gardeners at our Kingsville Branch for the month of October. Miklos Galata presents photos from the Junior Gardeners program, which is hosted by the Kingsville Horticultural Society. Junior Gardeners attended an awards ceremony showcasing […]

There is an exciting art exhibit now on display in Kingsville Ontario! The “PLANTS” exhibit at the restaurant Eclectic Love is a series of 10 original 15″ × 30″ paintings that are surreal interpretations of plants. This unique and colourful exhibit is a feast for the eyes and imagination. The […]

New Digital Pass Allows Connects Users With Districts and Public Art Installations Across The Region To kick off Culture Days in the region, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island has launched Eyes On Art to provide visitors and locals alike a visual journey across the region. The Eyes On Art digital […]

Art Display by Kinga Chowdry The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of Kinga Chowdry at our Kingsville Branch for the month of September. “I am a self-taught artist. Although I have always loved art and admired many artists and their work, my life took me on […]

Kelly S. Hopkins is an artist whose life’s journey and creative passion have translated into works that capture the ethereal beauty of nature. She was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Kelly’s early years were a mosaic of small-town life in Ontario, with each move introducing her to new landscapes and […]

CRAFTING HIVE Wednesday, August 21st from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is a drop-in program for adults. If you love needlecrafts, we’ve got lots for you to choose from this month! . *** SIT AND SEW  Every Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a Community Partner […]

The Town of Kingsville is once again preparing to welcome artists from all over the country for its Great Migration Paint Out, an en plein air painting competition in conjunction with the Town’s annual Migration Festival. Artists of all skill levels participate in this unique contest, setting up easels and using […]

Art Display by Doreen Poole The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of Doreen Poole at our Kingsville Branch for the month of August. She was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. She is a self-taught artist. Doreen started painting in 2004 when she retired. She […]

Meet the Artists of Pelee Island Art Exhibit: August 7 to September 8 Open House Reception: Sunday, August 11 from 1–4 p.m. Mark your calendars for the show opening this week. This is a free event. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served. For more information email info@artssocietyofkingsville.ca Carnegie Arts […]

A.S.K. invites all artists of Windsor-Essex County, ON to participate in the Fall Panorama Exhibit — a Windsor-Essex County collaboration of artists. Exhibit Dates: September 11 @ 10:00 am – September 29  @ 4:00 pm A.S.K. Gallery, Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre Exhibit theme is Autumn Migration: Bees, Birds, Butterflies. […]

Summer Art Series: Decoupage Kingsville Library Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m. Ages: Adult Decoupage is one of the most satisfying crafts around. It involves cutting out pictures and gluing them on an item and then coating it with more glue to give the effect of a professional finish. Join […]

S.H.E. is Healing: 13 Spirit Portraits of Women June 4-July 26 Leamington Arts Centre S.H.E. is Healing is an art project from artist Suellen Evoy-Oozeer, as part of her exhibition Me, You & Us. Her work is inspired by a female perspective on the themes Spirit, Humanity, Earth (S.H.E.), and Healing. Evoy-Oozeer’s series […]

Emily Bezaire is pleased to announce the completion of Half-life, her series of eight 18″ x 13.5″ self-portraits in graphite pencil and India ink. The entire body of her work can be viewed on her website: https://www.emilybezaire.com The aims of artist Emily Bezaire’s Half-life series were to showcase the realities […]

ART DISPLAYS Birdhouses and Bird feeders by Dann Becker Calling all bird lovers! To kick off Birders Month, the Kingsville Branch has a unique display of birdhouses and bird feeders. Stop in and see handcrafted birdhouses and bird feeders by local craftsman, Dann Becker all through the month of May. […]

“Reflective Moments” by photographer Margaret Fittler Spring was always a time of excitement and anticipation for my family, especially for my mother and grandmother who were both avid gardeners. Their mastery of gardening meant that spring preparation and planting held the promise of a summer filled with stunning colors, fragrant […]

Parks Canada is inviting up to six artists to participate in a 5-day residency program in Point Pelee National Park. The residency will take place from June 16-20, 2024. The artists will have the opportunity to connect with nature and gain inspiration for their next works. Artists will receive accommodation […]

About Me I am a self-taught Came Lead/Fused Glass artist on a captivating journey of crafting unique pieces for LRRR Designs … my personal Studio.  The alchemy of the firing process is my muse, turning each creation into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. I have worked with glass for fifteen years so […]

The dust is just starting to settle on the charity photography auction but it won’t be settling on any of the photos as every one of them was sold. Fifty-four lots of beautifully presented photography were donated by an array of local photographers and one piece from Nikon Ambassador Jenny […]

Have you heard about the “WE” Photo Art Exhibit & Auction? The exhibit is taking place at the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre until February 23, 2024 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The live auction will be held at the Grovedale Arts & Cultural Centre on February 23. A reception will […]

The “WE” Photo Art Exhibit is taking place at the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre until February 23, 2024. Hours to see the exhibit are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every day except Tuesday. The Carnegie Centre is closed on Tuesdays. Everything will move to the Grovedale Arts & Cultural Centre on […]

Launched in 2010, the Windsor Endowment for the Arts (WEA) Arts Awards and Grants program is a biennial granting program offered to recognize and support creative projects from a diverse range of homegrown talent from Windsor-Essex. “Celebrating the vibrant spirit of our region, we invite local artists to seize the […]

The arc of my writing life began when one of my short stories was shortlisted for the CBC Literary Award. That was a serious confidence booster. For the next couple of years, I worked on my first children’s novel, Carried Away on Licorice Days, and after it was published, I […]

Kingsville Art Display for February Our art display for this month features artwork from Kingsville District High School. We are thrilled to have a variety of artwork created by students from KDHS on display this month. ** Rotating Teen Art Display Art students from Kingsville District High School will have […]

Candace is an enthusiast for all things ART! She got addicted when her artwork was displayed in the local 5c-$1 neighbourhood store by her kindergarten teacher.  That was only a few years ago.  She has dabbled in jewellery making, Chinese brush painting, calligraphy, photography, art history, and rock, face and […]

Teen Art Contest Runs from January 2 – March 16 Ages 13-19 years We are holding a Teen Art Contest at the Kingsville branch of the Essex County Library. To enter: You can send a digital copy of your piece to kinbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca Make the subject line: Teen Art Contest Entry […]

Sally LePla has a whimsical, impressionistic artistic style that is instantly recognizable. She splits her time between Michigan and Ontario and teaches on-line and in person wherever she is. She shares her skills in free online, step-by-step beginning watercolour art classes with students from Canada, the States and Europe three […]

Sandra Ellis has been a full-time professor at St. Clair College since 1993, working in the Engineering Technologies Department. She teaches Architectural Drafting and Illustration, Interior Design Studios and Art History. She has taught Design at the Haliburton School of the Arts, as well as the Greater Essex County School […]

The Great Migration Paint Out 2023 has come and gone, and it was once again a real crowd pleaser. Each year has been very fulfilling to its organizers, volunteers and participants. And the community has responded with enthusiasm and a great turnout. Elaine van Loo has been looking back on […]

Kingsville Branch Welcomes Local Artist Kevin Alles “Wave Swept Watercolours” is the theme for the original paintings by Kevin Alles on display this month at the Kingsville Branch of the Essex County Library. I have been painting in watercolours since 2006. I have always been interested in art, but had […]

The Arts Society of Kingsville welcomes Great Migration Paint Out artists to their Hydration Station during the Great Migration Paint-Out 2023. We look forward to welcoming new and familiar artists to our gallery and this amazing event! We offer washroom facilities, hospitality and hydration. Sit, relax, and enjoy a hot coffee or […]

Brianne Taggart is a long-standing member of ASK (Arts Society of Kingsville) and the President of New Day. New Day is an advocacy committee about leadership and standing up for yourself. Brianne has recently won the Advocacy Champion award 2023. It is the first time this award has been given […]

Kingsville Art Wall Display: This month the art display will be all about quilts. The Kingsville Branch is pleased to feature Sandra Walker’s works for the month of September. Sandra has had a love of sewing and most hand crafts her entire life. She came by it honestly — her […]

Pathway to Potential (P2P) is excited to announce an open call for artists to participate in a unique and inspiring project. P2P is seeking creative individuals to submit proposals for an innovative display that will bring to life the stories and experiences that were shared by Windsor-Essex residents through the […]

Kingsville Art Wall Display: The Kingsville Branch is pleased to feature Katherine Roth, a local artist from Amherstburg, whose works will be on display for the month of August. Katherine has enjoyed a lifelong journey with creativity. Her passion for painting began over 20 years ago and since then she […]

The Leamington Arts Centre is offering coveted naming rights sponsorships to individuals, businesses, and organizations Residents and businesses in Windsor-Essex and beyond are invited to participate in the Leamington Arts Centre’s (LAC) Naming Rights Sponsorship Opportunities Program. The LAC is offering highly coveted naming rights sponsorship opportunities to businesses, organizations, […]

Rosalyn Raymont is a passionate individual who has always found joy in expressing herself creatively from a young age. Starting her professional journey as a graphic designer specializing in beverage branding, particularly in the world of wineries, Rosalyn has recently taken a new artistic path towards abstract painting. In this exciting […]

THE MENU is a series of 10 original paintings that are surreal interpretations of the items from the Eclectic Love brunch menu. Eclectic Love is a new brunch restaurant located at 7 Main St. East in Kingsville Ontario, in the former location of the popular Dutch Restaurant. There will be […]

Artist Display by Brianne Taggart The Essex County Library is pleased to present the art of Brianne Taggart at our Kingsville Branch for the month of July. Brianne’s display this month is from her latest collection of nature, captured through her photography. Ever versatile with the different mediums of art, […]

TRUE Kingsville is a not-for-profit organization created in January of 2021 and guided by a community based, volunteer Board of Directors. TRUE Kingsville is dedicated to promoting Kingsville Tourism & Cultural Enrichment by forging partnerships with community groups, businesses and the Town of Kingsville. TRUE Kingsville is excited to announce […]

On Monday, June 19, 2023, Mayor Dennis Rogers and members of Kingsville Town Council joined the Communities in Bloom Committee, mural artist Sarah M. Robbins, and grade eight students from St. John de Brebeuf, for the official unveiling of the new Kingsville Mural at Lakeside Park. The mural is an initiative of […]

Express yourself! All artistic mediums are welcome! We’re looking forward to seeing all your creations at our Adult Drop-In Arts Program, from fibre arts to painting to junk journalling and beyond. Come out to the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre Enjoy the friendly atmosphere at 28 Division Street South. Join […]

A few years ago the Cedar Island community decided we wanted a little library. Many of our residents are avid readers. As a community we all did a part to make our dreams a reality! All of the materials and time were donated. A cottager named John Healsey built the library. […]

Last weekend was the official opening of the Teen Corner in our Kingsville Branch. That included the unveiling of the work of the winners of our Teen Art Contest! Complete with cozy chairs, floor cushions and an Art Cart, this area is available as a teen hang-out spot and a […]

Teen Art Unveiling Celebration It’s almost time for the Unveiling of the Teen Art Contest Winners! Join us at the Kingsville Branch of the Essex County Library on June 3rd at 1 p.m. for our Teen Art Unveiling Celebration. Come out to see the amazing art pieces that decorate our […]

June Art Display by Kingsville High School Art Students  Our Community Partner Events are front and center! The unveiling of our new art display wall in the branch is exciting! This display wall is dedicated for teen art. The plan is to have a yearly art contest open to teens […]

A Community Partner Display Calling all bird lovers! Stop in and treat your eyes to some beautiful handcrafted birdhouses and birdfeeders throughout the month of May. They are all the work of local craftsman Dann Becker. His creations will be on display all  month long at the Kingsville branch of the […]

Lorraine Johnson was born and raised in Windsor. A university communications executive, broadcaster, arts teacher and instructor, author and artist, she’s found that her career in the Arts took her to a number of far-flung and Canadian residences. Her passion supporting the arts has included: teaching art K-12 in a […]

Come out to our Kingsville Branch and create a pendant, tin or magnet using collage. Please bring some items to use in the collage (photos, papers, etc.) and we will supply the rest. Adult Collage Craft May 6th at 11:00am Teen Edition Collage May 10th at 6:00pm Register online here […]

At her Meet and Greet at the Kingsville Lihrary on April 22, local artist Danah Beaulieu spoke about her journey for the inspiration in her “Making of a Flower” art installation. She engages her creative process, her art of allowing, and translates the blossoms’ transformation curiously … expressing the joy […]

Meet and Greet: Danah Beaulieu Saturday April 22nd 1-3 pm Come out and meet local artist Danah Beaulieu and view her art installation “The Making of a Flower” in the Kingsville Public Library. About The Making of A Flower: The Making of a Flower is an energetic, uplifting, and colourful […]

Katherine Roth is an artist from Amherstburg, Ontario who has enjoyed a lifelong journey with creativity including gardening, planting trees for the environment, photography, sewing, décor creations and staging homes for real estate clients. Her passion for painting began over 20 years ago and since then she has become known […]

April Artist Display — ‘The Making of a Flower’ by Danah Beaulieu My paintings and drawings are artistic snap shots of blossoming in the vibrational world of growth. It’s my vision in colour and form of how our physical world and the divine heavens co-create. “The Making of a Flower” […]

My art journey is more of a life journey. I express my life through my photography and hope that the insight I provide of the world around us inspires others to step out into the world and view it a little more closely. I found art in school only to […]

Brianne Taggart has always felt the inner push to become an artist. She says she officially started painting and drawing at age 17. Brianne is known to especially love sunflower, sunsets and owl subjects. But her patrons are also thrilled with such things as her other impressionistic flowers and hot air balloons, […]

Winners of the ASK Student Exhibit 2023 People’s Choice Awards Grade 1-4 Folklore Bloomfield Grade 5-8 Ethan Dresser High school Makayla Teichroeb Adult 18+ Cathy Gossen Congratulations to all! A special Thank you to Beatnik Art Supplies for all the prizes!

Passionately discovering Art in this season of my life. What a joy! In the past two years art has become one of my greatest passions and joys. Throughout my life as early as I can remember I have been creative in something. It started with experiencing finger painting, playdoh, coloring […]

I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. As a child, I exhibited a unique artistic ability. I am a self-taught artist. Throughout my life, I have experimented with a wide variety of mediums. While living in the scenic hills of Caledon, Ontario, I came to know first hand the beauty […]

The first connection to art and myself was in the first grade. The teacher had us all facing her as she started doing the alphabet. She got to B and drew a balloon with a tail on it. The wavy line caught my attention and I dared to turn and […]

Check out the amazing art that is hanging at the Essex County Library, Kingsville branch. Thank you to the students for creating these masterpieces and the teachers who inspire you. Well done, your community is loving it! Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch: 40 Main St West Kingsville, ON N9Y […]

ROY G. JAMES, a.k.a. R. PATRICK JAMES visual artist, muralist, poet, novelist I began life quite some time ago, in fact more than 80 years ago — the day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, specifically December 8, 1941. Things were quite different then. However, my love of art and […]

Join Parks Canada and the artist community as we celebrate the art of nature at Point Pelee National Park through the third annual Art at the oTENTiks arts and crafts festival, and the Artist-in-Residence exhibit at the Leamington Arts Centre. Art at the oTENTiks On October 15 and 16, we invite visitors […]

In partnership with a Community Grant from the Town of Kingsville, the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre would like to issue an invitation to the Drop-In Arts Program. All are welcome! Starting October 13th on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. until noon, we will […]

Sometime around 2010, I attended a meeting at the Kingsville District High School regarding the fate of our local schools. The photographer for the Kingsville Reporter at the time approached me with an invitation that felt like a plea to join a committee that needed assistance. Since permanently settling in […]

Celebrating our 55th year, Art by the River has been the main fundraiser for Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts/Gibson Gallery since Canada’s Centennial year in 1967, when it was first organized on the grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site. Art by the River was a one day […]

Carolyn Hardy’s lifelong passion for art began as a child when she watched her artist mother paint. She tapped into her creative passion and imagination to embrace Surrealism early on, selling her artwork in high school and holding her first exhibit, “Carolyn Hardy Surrealist Artist,” at age 18. Carolyn explains […]

Would you like to display your art in the library? Our LaSalle, Kingsville, Lakeshore, and Leamington branches have display space available! Call staff to get more details or go to our website. Essex County Library – Kingsville Branch is located at: 40 Main St West Kingsville, ON N9Y 1H3 Call […]

My journey in art began like so many others, in childhood, drawing and colouring whatever looked amazing. ln my case, it was animals and dinosaurs. When I got older, I moved to the Windsor-Essex County area. I wanted to pursue my love of art so I took a class from […]

Award-winning international artist and wildlife advocate Lynda Moffatt is inspired by wildlife and the lands they call home. She grew up on a Southwestern Ontario horse farm and eventually became a third-generation artist. Using acrylics and oils with a stylized realism, Lynda has divided much of her work into her Avian […]

When I was young, my grandmother vividly described details and colours, textures, smells, and sensations of what she saw on her travels. I was entranced. It was so easy to imagine being there with her. As an adult, I realized that I inherited many of her creative skills, including her […]

The Town of Kingsville is excited to introduce a new art program called “the Kingsville Painter’s Guild.” The Painters Guild is an open-format, non-instructional program for professional and amateur artists. Paint and draw in a quiet group setting, concentrating on still-life, portrait and figurative subjects. Following the session, enjoy peer […]

Please be advised that the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre will be closed over the holidays, from December 25, 2021, to January 3, 2022, so that Town staff and Arts Society of Kingsville volunteers can spend time with their loved ones. The building will reopen on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. […]

The Great Migration Paint Out, a part of the Kingsville Migration Festival, challenged artists to paint en plein air and complete at least one canvas in under four days. The 2nd annual Great Migration Paint Out saw great success, despite blustery weather. The event was a part of the 52nd Kingsville […]

Carnegie Kids Watercolour Classes by Ed Roach Saturdays from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Phone Ed at (519) 564- 1353 Arts Society of Kingsville 28 Division Street South Kingsville

Here’s an opportunity for your children ages 9 to 12 to explore the world of art! Pre-register at the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre or Call Ann Ducharme 519 – 971 – 4569 ~ Poster produced by Rose Marie Roach and Candace Anderson   

Written by Layne van Loo, Rose Marie Roach, Catherine Johnson and Candace Anderson It’s fall in Essex County! Come and paint outdoors, En Plein Air, or come and experience Kingsville’s Annual Migration Festival. Enjoy Kingsville’s restaurants, wineries, Victorian charm, lakefront parks and Kingsville’s newest Art Gallery, the Carnegie Arts & […]

Hello! My name is Lisa and I am owner of The Crafty Nest Studio in beautiful downtown Kingsville, Ontario. We teach art and craft classes to mostly children but adults too. I have been inspired by a recent trip to Port Elgin and the Free Little Art Gallery there to […]

Layne van Loo, Elaine Guitar-van Loo and Ed Roach have teamed up to create the exhibit “Oil & Water” from September 8th to September 27th. These three established professional artists go back 40 years together. Meeting in Windsor at various artistic events, they stayed in contact and connected at various […]

This is an outdoor event. All COVID-19 protocols will be in place and encouraged by participants and guests. It’s a FREE event for everyone! If you are an artist, author, musician, performer, etc. and would like to participate please contact us! If you are a local business that would like […]

A major arts story is continuing to develop in Kingsville! The Arts Society of Kingsville (ASK) has been collaborating with the town to exhibit and teach on the first floor of the beautiful Carnegie Arts & Visitor Center, 28 Division Street South. We so appreciate the support of the town […]

Astrid Tobin is an accomplished mosaic and fused glass artist, producing intriguing, beautiful and whimsical mosaic and fused glass art, jewelry, yard creations and more. Here is part of Astrid’s wonderfully rich art story: “I grew up in a large family where we just gravitated toward creative activities … everything […]

Professional artist Constance Budd brings artwork commissions for private collections, creative charitable fundraising, limited edition prints and collectibles, plus more than 25 years as a high school Visual Arts teacher to the world. Constance notes: At age three I wanted to be a choreographer. I won my first prize in […]