Ontario Arts Archives - Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture

Spring Art Show welcomes Francine Higgins

Melgund Recreation 26 Mar 2026

This year's spring arts show runs from April 17-May 17, 2026 in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario.

Tanya McArthur joins 2026 Spring Exhibition We’re thrilled to welcome Dryden artist Tanya McArthur to our 2026 Spring Arts Exhibition. A familiar face at music events across Melgund Township and the surrounding region, Tanya brings her creative energy from the stage into the gallery—sharing a vibrant selection of recent work for audiences to experience and enjoy.

We’re thrilled to welcome Dryden artist Tanya McArthur to our 2026 Spring Arts Exhibition. A familiar face at music events across Melgund Township and the surrounding region, Tanya brings her creative energy from the stage into the gallery—sharing a vibrant selection of recent work for audiences to experience and enjoy.

Tanya McArthur joins 2026 Spring Exhibition

Melgund Recreation 24 Mar 2026

The Spring Exhibition will run from April 17 - May 17, 2026.

Featured Artists: Leanne Nicholson

Northern Artist Leanne Nicholson is featured in the 2026 Spring Art Exhibition, a Multi and Inter-Arts showcase in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, and Winnipeg, Manitoba presented through our Northern Arts Program. Led by Arts Incubator Winnipeg, Art Borups Corners, and Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, the exhibition celebrates visual art, multi-disciplinary practices, performance, and participatory projects, with an emphasis on Indigenous arts, land-based knowledge, and northern storytelling. The event connects rural and urban northern communities, highlighting innovation, creative exchange, and the diversity of northern arts practices.

Featured Artists: Leanne Nicholson

Melgund Recreation 22 Mar 2026

Local Borups Corners artist Leanne Nicholson will be featured in this year's spring arts exhibition.

The 2026 Spring Art Exhibition in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, and Winnipeg, Manitoba features Northern Artists including Tony Eetak in a dynamic Multi and Inter-Arts showcase presented through our Northern Arts Program. Led by Arts Incubator Winnipeg, Art Borups Corners, and Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, the exhibition highlights visual art, music, and collaborative community projects, with a strong emphasis on Indigenous arts, land-based practices, and northern cultural traditions. Audiences can experience diverse works from emerging and established creators, connecting rural and urban northern communities, celebrating cross-disciplinary creativity, fostering cultural exchange, and reinforcing the region’s role as a vibrant hub for northern arts innovation and contemporary Indigenous expression.

April 17: Tony Eetak Joins Spring Exhibition!

Melgund Recreation 15 Mar 2026

Hosted by Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, the month-long event features Tony Eetak’s work and discussions on...

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Holiday Cheer in Melgund Township

Melgund Recreation 22 Dec 2025

A massive round of applause to the organizers for orchestrating such a flawless holiday celebration!

Christmas: Food is Belonging A huge thank you to the Local Services Board of Melgund for such a wonderful evening on December 20th. With over 20 community members gathered for games, laughter, and incredible food, it was the perfect way to celebrate the season.

A huge thank you to the Local Services Board of Melgund for such a wonderful evening on December 20th. With over 20 community members gathered for games, laughter, and incredible food, it was the perfect way to celebrate the season.

Christmas: Food is Belonging

Melgund Recreation 22 Dec 2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to the LSB of Melgund On behalf of the community, a huge thank...

Today’s Short Stories to Read

Storytelling Club 22 Dec 2025

A dataset collection of five experimental short stories exploring post-apocalyptic, mystery, family saga, adventure, and dark comedy.

Melgund’s Got the Moves Christmas Dancing in Melgund Township

Melgund’s Got the Moves

Melgund Recreation 21 Dec 2025

Special Memories from the 2025 Melgund Township Christmas Feast The floors were shaking and the spirits were...

Today’s Short Stories to Read: December 20, 2025

Storytelling Club 20 Dec 2025

A collection of narrative experiments exploring dystopian surveillance, bureaucratic erasure, and survival within bleak post-apocalyptic Canadian landscapes.