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Don’t miss a single update with our e-newsletter, The Kawartha Lakes Cultural Connection. As the voice of culture in Kawartha Lakes, we aim to provide news, information, and updates — connecting relevant stories, current events, and all people and influencers involved in the cultural scene in Kawartha Lakes. Contributions and feedback are always welcome.

In Memoriam - Michael Poulton
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In Memoriam - Michael Poulton

Michael Poulton passed away peacefully after his losing his battle with cancer on February 15, 2019. For Michael, being an artist was more than a profession. He created a rich and fulfilling world where his life became his art. He was inspired by the beauty and wonder he saw in the world, and was compelled to reflect these qualities in his highly esoteric but always tongue-in-cheek body of work. While he travelled broadly, his life revolved around the Museum of Temporary Art in Victoria Road, Kawartha Lakes - his studio, his gallery and his family home.

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Member Showcase - Williams Design Studio
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Member Showcase - Williams Design Studio

Paul and Bev Williams are artists who have owned the Williams Design Studio in Bethany since 1977. They restored the building that was once the old General Store originally owned by Paul’s great, great uncle.  In addition to the wall art, garden sculptures, jewellery and leather pieces that Paul and Bev design and create, they also showcase the work of other local artists. From May to the Thanksgiving weekend they open their secret garden, which features some of their fountains and water features.

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In Their Own Words - Creators Must Play!
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In Their Own Words - Creators Must Play!

Carl Jung says it well... “The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect - but by the play instinct arising from inner necessity.” A human being is wired to play. This is a well-documented component of childhood development. Play builds physical, emotional, cognitive and intuitive attributes and is as elemental as shelter, sustenance and clothing. The benefits of play continue into adult and senior life. The values realized through active play serve the unique human ability to create and innovate.

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Penni Holdham, Artist, Designer, Muralist
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Penni Holdham, Artist, Designer, Muralist

Starting out in fashion, selling children’s apparel and driving a taxi, in 1976 Penni Holdham enrolled at Ontario College of Art, where she explored jewellery making, photography, sculpture and painting. Following graduation and a short stint as a ski bum, she worked for a Singles Dating Club in 1980. Social planning for singles led her to special events design and production. Here, she found a challenging career path offering a new creative opportunity every day.

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Paint! Dance! Sing! Everyone is an Artist.
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Paint! Dance! Sing! Everyone is an Artist.

Have you ever mindlessly doodled, scribbled or made vigorous circles, lines on paper? I have. The desire to draw comes naturally. Give a toddler a crayon and they will instinctively start to scribble! As we grow, the act of art-making progresses from a flurry of ‘meaningless’ scribbles to images and words that make order of our world. In short, drawing and other forms of art are simply part of our instinct to communicate and express ourselves.

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Our Interview with Lesley Drummond
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Our Interview with Lesley Drummond

Lesley Drummond is an artist, educator and curator who has been actively involved in the Arts Community of the Kawartha Lakes for close to 30 years. Lesley majored in painting (with drawing, printmaking, sculpture and a fair bit of Art History rounding out her experience) at Queen’s University in Kingston.

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Get To Know Board Member Dianne Lister
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Get To Know Board Member Dianne Lister

Compassion, community, connection, creativity. They’re the qualities that have defined Dianne Lister’s career, and the reasons she has become so involved with Kawartha Lakes Arts Council (KLAC). She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from her experience as a lawyer, charitable-sector leader, and executive coach, as well as a passion for the arts, as evidenced in her own photography and her extensive volunteer work in the field.

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