Upcoming Events
The Lighter Side of Dark
Richmond Chill Art Show and Sale
Saturday and Sunday, Oct 19 & 20 and 26 & 27
We asked our talented artists to create something with a mood, or a feeling that is a little darker, a little creepy, or eerie. Perhaps it’s the colours or the subject matter it’s entirely up to them.
In time for Halloween and the coming of longer nights, show us their ‘lighter side of dark’
Visit us often at the Mill Pond Gallery to see and purchase original, local artwork.
The Mill Pond Gallery is home to the Richmond Hill Group of Artists. Shows are changed regularly, showcasing the work of individual or a small group of artists. Our talented members work includes a wide range of mediums, styles and themes.
The Mill Pond Gallery is located in the heart of historic Richmond Hill, across from the beautiful Mill Pond Park.
Free parking and no admission fee
All are welcome!
Gallery Hours:
Saturdays and Sundays – 11 am to 5 pm
Ink Spots Workshop with Greg Chiykowski
Sunday, October 20 from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Greg will instruct a half-day botanical ink making workshop. The cost of the workshop is $50 per person and all participants will leave the workshop with two small, bottled samples of ink made during the workshop.
Space is limited to twelve participants. Additional workshops may be considered.
For registration, contact Greg by email – g.chiykowski@gmail.com
Greg Chiykowski (https://artbygreg.weebly.com/) is a local artist who is a keen outdoor enthusiast with an interest in plants and trees. Over the past year and a half, he has discovered the thrill of making his own inks from locally foraged botanical materials such as black walnut, acorn caps, wild grapes, grape vine twigs, goldenrod, sumac, buckthorn, and coreopsis. In addition, he has also made inks out of other interesting materials including coffee, cabbage, avocado pits, drywall, carbon. copper pipe, indigo, and weld.
Greg’s presentation on October 8, will focus on making botanical inks from materials found right in Richmond Hill, much of it found in the Mill Pond area. Greg will also discuss how to find suitable plant material, the best times of year to harvest the materials, the ink-making process, and will have samples on hand to highlight the rich vibrant and sometime surprising colour of homemade inks.
The presentation evening will be followed by a workshop where students will learn how to forage for plants (in season) and learn the process to make their own ink.
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Demonstration Evening – David McEown
Tuesday, October 15 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
“Watercolour Explorations : The Polar Regions and Canada’s West Coast Great Bear Rainforest with David McEown”
Embark on an artistic journey with award-winning artist David McEown as he guides you through the landscapes of the Arctic, Antarctica, and Canada’s West Coast wilderness.
Join us for a captivating multimedia presentation as David shares recent stories of wildlife encounters, observations of climate changes, and the artistic challenges he faces while capturing these moment on paper, right there on location.
After the presentation David will share his painting process through watercolour demonstration.
Read More about David
Fall ART CLASSES!
Starting September 2024
Are you looking for a creative experience this for you, your children or grandchildren?
We have a variety of classes. It is never too late to register.
Visit our Calendar of Events page for details and contact the instructor to register.
Or email us at rhgaexec@gmail.com and we will assist you.
May 2024 – October 2024The original artwork on display at the Royal Medical Centre at 250 Harding Blvd, has been created by members of the Richmond Hill Group of Artists. When you purchase a piece from the gallery you will be supporting local artists.
Additionally, you will be supporting Hill House Hospice; a portion of each sale will be donated directly to them.
Thank you to Dr. Reza Montazeri for providing this community support!
Hill House Hospice – Richmond Hill
Hill House Hospice is a home-like alternative to institutional care and in-home care for those who are in the final stage of a terminal illness.
They provide palliative care to individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness in a home-like setting, support for family and friends, while ensuring each patient is treated with dignity and respect.
hillhousehospice.com
All artwork can be purchased through our website by visiting the Art Sales category on our Shop RHGA page, or click on the link below.
We will be happy to arrange pick up/delivery
Visit our Photo Gallery to see Show Photos
May 2024 – September 202420% of the purchase price will be donated to our hosts, The Richmond Hill United Church.
Visit our Photo Gallery to see Show Photos
Zoom Out – 150 Years Richmond Hill
Now on display on the front lawn of the Mill Pond Gallery!
Zooming out of the ordinary and into 150 years Richmond Hill!
We asked our members to paint a leaf shaped board to celebrate this milestone anniversary. Collectively their artwork makes up our RHGA summer installation that is now ready for you to enjoy on the front lawn of the Mill Pond Gallery. Many thanks to all our members who painted a leaf and who volunteered to seal, varnish and install this artwork. And a special thank you to Ryan and NewMakeIt who helped us with cutting our leaf shapes and fabricating our rebar stems!
To see our process photos and details of all the artwork visit our Photo Gallery
In Person Classes for Adults and Children
We are offering a number of in-person classes. All medium are offered for Adults as well as After School and Saturday classes for Children. Visit our Art Classes page for complete program information and our Calendar of Events page for time and dates.
Weekly Events
Member Open Studio
Mondays and Fridays
All members are welcome to come in and paint in our bright studio/workshop space during our Member Open Studio days. Please contact us if you would like to learn how to open/close the gallery. Enjoy creating in an informal and supportive environment.
Please check the Calendar of Events for Paint-In dates
Non-Instructional Figure Drawing
Tuesdays – 6 week sessions
Life drawing or figure drawing has always been the backbone of any artistic training and is the ultimate way to improve your hand to eye coordination. These are non-instructional sessions from a nude or clothed model. Poses will range from short to long and participants bring their own materials. What can be better then creating in the company of your fellow artists and making art inspired by human form!