In celebration of ECCO Art Gallery’s one-year anniversary, A Year of Artful Journeys presents the works of six remarkable local artists: Ann Shier, Holly Edwards, Rowena Dykins, Annette Vlieg, Kay Gregg and Mary Anne Johnston. This exhibition captures the transformative power of art over a year marked by both the weight of loss and the joy of new beginnings.

Through their pieces, these artists reveal a deeply personal journey of resilience and renewal. Each artwork is a testament to the healing potential of creativity, offering a hopeful look at what lies ahead. As we close this year and look forward, A Year of Artful Journeys serves as both a reflection on the past and an invitation to embrace a bright, evolving future.

Join us in celebrating this milestone, where each story woven into the art reminds us that no matter how winding the road, art will light the way forward.

David Kerr
A local artist and geologist. With a passion for canoeing and trekking in the wilderness, he finds his inspiration to paint and write about nature. He paints landscape scenes using bold colours and thick textures. In order to create a feeling that one is within a painting, he applies the paint in layers with a palette knife.

Janice Mason Steeves and Andrew Rothfisher

Discover the Harmony of Textile Art and Fine Photography: A collaborative showcase of Stephanie Ford Forrester and her daughter Corin Ford Forrester.

Stephanie's mastery unfolds in every stitch as she crafts intricate pieces using raw silks, batiks, and fine cottons. Her exploration extends to painting on fabric with liquid dyes, resulting in exquisite hand-worked creations that resonate with elegance and depth. With a legacy spanning 23 years as part of the Art Gallery of Peterborough’s Kawartha Autumn Studio tour, Stephanie's artistry continues to mesmerize and inspire.

Drawing inspiration from serene wilderness landscapes across Ontario, Corin's photographic vision captures the essence of nature's beauty. Through digital alchemy akin to painting with a brush, she weaves a tapestry of imagery, blending multiple photographs to evoke unexpected juxtapositions and intricate patterns. Central to her work is the poignant reflection on the significance of the natural world, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in moments of contemplation and wonder.

According to the old saying...

“April showers bring May flowers” originated from a short poem written by Thomas Tusser in 1557. The meaning behind is that even the most unpleasant circumstances can bring enjoyable things.

ECCO Art Gallery Studios invites you to join in celebrating this most enjoyable collection of floral works of Apsley glass artist, Susan Rankin and Peer Christensen a fine art painter from Peterborough.

“The classical technique of building up successive opaque and transparent paint layers yields the luminosity that has come to define Christensen’s style.”

“As an avid gardener, Susan continues to explore the idea of garden through her vessel and sculptural works and is well know for her vibrant floral vessels.”

Also on exhibit at ECCO Art Gallery Studios are floral works from the gallery roster of local artists Rowena Dykins, Holly Edwards, Ann Shier, and Kay Gregg.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot...
ECCO Art Gallery Studios presents “for Auld Lang Syne” an exhibition featuring mixed media collage works by artists Elayne Windsor and Kay Gregg celebrating memories and times gone by through the process of collaging repurposed paper and ephemera including images and stories of the past.

Elayne has a strong art background, nurtured through classes and workshops during her 30 years as an elementary school teacher.
“with my collages I hope to usher you into a new reality. Among the minute fragments in my decollages, partial images are revealed reminding you of moments of travel, work life or everyday life.”

Kay started painting with oils and representational work, then journeyed toward abstract expression.
“a self-described maximalist, I delight in curating and composing - and big, bold colour always foremost in the process.”

Also, introducing latest works from one of ECCO Art Gallery Studios roster favourite, Annette Vlieg. "Connection"... but they can turn away from each other... then what is it about? 
Also on exhibit at ECCO Art Gallery Studios are works from the gallery roster of local artists Holly Edwards, Rowena Dykins, Christianna Ferguson, Mary-Ann Johnston, Ann Shier and Pina Romano

With great anticipation, the gallery's inaugural exhibition includes works in a variety of mediums. All the artists are from Lakefield, including Rowena Dykins, Christianne Ferguson, Maryanne Johnston, Annette Vlieg and Holly Edwards. Also featuring works by Kay Gregg and gallery owner, Pina Romano.