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Arts and Culture

Our Arts and Culture section highlights the creative work, community projects, and cultural activities taking place across Melgund Township and the surrounding Northwestern Ontario region. This includes local artists, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, seasonal programming, and collaborative initiatives that bring people together through making, sharing, and participation.

Sweet flowers, sour stalks. A beautiful showcase of the stunning, tiny white clusters that pop up when the rhubarb decides to bolt in the June sunshine.
Community Garden

The Art of the Bolting Bloom: From Garden to Gallery

Rhubarb in full bloom! Check out these gorgeous, feathery white blossoms before they are trimmed back to focus on stalk growth.
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Come and see this vibrant mixed-media wolf painting by Northwestern Ontario artist Leanne Nicholson.
Exhibitions

Summer Art Show: Where Wilderness Meets The Canvas

Bold canvas strokes meet the raw beauty of the Boreal in mixed-media art show by Northwestern Ontario artist Leanne Nicholson.
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Calling all volunteers for Canada Day!
Photos and Stories

Calling all volunteers for Canada Day!

Support our local community by volunteering for the most exciting festival Melgund Township has ever hosted! Sign up.
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The exhibition highlights Higgins’ sewing practice, combining traditional techniques with personal storytelling through textiles.
Exhibitions

Dryden Sewist Francine Higgins Brings Handcrafted Textile Art to Melgund

Northwestern Ontario Craftwork Showcased at 2026 Arts Exhibition
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Featured this month, Dunham’s photography adds depth and visual storytelling to the Dyment Recreation Hall arts space.
Community Lens

Allyson Dunham Photography on Display in Northwestern Ontario Spring Exhibition

Northern landscapes and subtle moments define this photography collection, strengthening Melgund Township’s growing arts and culture presence.
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New works at the 2026 Spring Arts Exhibition showcase McArthur’s evolving watercolour practice rooted in natural forms and regional scenery.
Community Lens

Tanya McArthur Watercolour Series at Melgund Exhibition

Dryden Artist Tanya McArthur Presents New Watercolour Floral and Landscape Series at 2026 Spring Arts Exhibition in Melgund Township The 2026 Spring Arts Exhibition in…
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Wildlife & Northern Lights Photography in Melgund Township
Programs

Wildlife & Northern Lights Photography in Melgund Township

Allyson Dunham’s photography anchors a spring exhibition celebrating Northwestern Ontario artists in Melgund Township.
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Community Art Space Opens
Programs

Community Art Space Opens

New Arts and Culture Space in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario Residents of Melgund Township are stepping into a new chapter for local arts and community…
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Leanne Nicholson’s mixed-media art transforms wildlife imagery, bones, and antlers into powerful works at Dyment Recreation Hall.
Exhibitions

Wildlife, Memory & Bone Art by Leanne Nicholson

Wildlife and natural materials become storytelling tools in Leanne Nicholson’s mixed-media spring exhibition.
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Residents of Dyment, Borups Corners and the surrounding area attended an open house with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission on April 22.
Community Lens

A successful week of community engagment

Community Open House Brings Arts, Dialogue, and Nuclear Safety Discussion Together in Dyment Residents from Melgund Township and surrounding communities gathered at the Dyment Recreation…
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Get Involved!

Celebrate Canada Day by showcasing your talents at the upcoming Dyment Community Craft Sale on July 1st! Held at the Dyment, Ontario Community Centre & Grounds from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, this vibrant community market is officially calling for local vendors, artisans, and creators to join the festivities. Organizers are currently seeking applications for a wide variety of booths, including handmade crafts, artisan goods, local produce, vintage & unique finds, and delicious eats. It is a fantastic opportunity for small businesses and hobbyists alike, offering both tables and tent spaces with no fee for tables. To learn more about booth information, request an application, or register for the event, interested vendors can contact Terri at 807-220-5177, email melgundlsb@gmail.com, or visit the official website at www.melundrecreation.ca. Make sure to submit your application before the deadline on June 25th. Don't miss out on this incredible celebration of creativity and community in Melgund Township!

ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture is a non-profit arts and recreation services provider supporting programs in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. Business Number 741438436 RC0001.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

Programming is made possible with funding from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge and thank them for their support.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

COMMUNITY RECREATION

Recreation and community arts programs in Dyment and Borups Corners and Melgund Township are supported with funding from the Government of Ontario. We thank them for their support.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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