Welcome to Spirit of the Hills
Members’ Creative Gallery
A sample of our members’ creativity. New images posted regularly.
Click on any image to find out more about that artist or writer.
Events & Workshops
Upcoming events and workshops our members are participating in
Saturday May 3, 2025, 1pm - 3pm - Spirit of the Hills Artists' Round Table (SOTH-ART). Upstairs at the Lass & Ladle in Grafton
When & Where?
Saturday, May 3rd
1:00pm -3:00pm
Upstairs at the Lass & Ladle
(please plan to purchase a coffee/tea or treat/lunch)
Hwy 2
You said you wanted more opportunities to network and engage with one another – in real life! We have two venues lined up, with the intention of reaching as many visual artists as possible. You are welcome attend one, or both. These first meetings are meant to be casual and fun. Each artist will have an opportunity to share a bit about themselves, and then we can ask questions, talk about SOTH and how we can support you, or brainstorm ideas for future gatherings.
Please RVSP by emailing phylissbh@gmail.com
Calling all painters: Channeling Diebenkorn – An Abstract Expressionism Workshop Wednesday April 30, 2025 – 10AM – 4:30PM. Cobourg Public Library
Welcome to the world of Abstract Expressionism.
Join instructor Steve Rose as he leads you through the remarkable work of Richard Diebenkorn. Steve will then encourage you to use your new-found knowledge to create a work of art uniquely your own.
Richard Diebenkorn (1922-1993) was an American painter who created an extensive series of geometric, lyrical abstract paintings known as the Ocean Park paintings.
Steve Rose, MFA, is known for his Abstract and Multi-Media art. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art, Steve has taught at various art centres, public galleries and private studio groups.
- Participation is limited. Registration is on a first-come basis. Deadline is April 15, 2025.
- To register, contact Ken Morden president@spiritofthehills.org with the following information:
- Name, phone number, email address.
- Cost: SOTH member $65, non-member $75. E-transfer the course fee to treasurer@spiritofthehills.org
- A materials list will be provided once you have registered and paid the fee.
Diebenkorn, Girl with Plant (1960),
The Phillips Collection
Friday, April 25 – Unveiling Picnic Tables With Poetry – Bandshell in Victoria Park, Cobourg
The big unveiling of picnic tables with poetry on the tabletop will take place on Friday, April 25 in front of the Bandshell in Victoria Park.
According to Wally Keeler, this will point to Cobourg as the FIRST and ONLY community in the entire world that has embarked on this unique and distinctive program to bring elevated language to the place where people play, relax and eat.
Here’s an example.
After months of creative challenges, the talented Poetician1 (Wally Keeler) has meticulously etched this poem into the picnic table, ensuring every detail is perfect. It took one hour and 46 minutes of careful work to bring this literary artwork to life!
April 24, 25, & 26th – Ekphrastic Art Show and Sale – Cobourg Public Library
For Sale and Perusal: unusual, exciting, original and entertaining – ALL ORIGINAL ART
Apr 12, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Crafternoon Tea - Make Personalized Garden Markers 38 Bruton St, Port Hope, L1A 1T9
Enjoy coffee, tea and tasty snacks while we welcome spring by making personalized plant markers for herbs, flowers or veggies n the garden, on the patio, or on the windowsill
Everything is included.
$55 per person
Sign up at https://www.signelangford.com/events/crafternoon-tea-make-garden-markers
Public Exhibitions
Current public displays of our members work
May and June, 2025 - Ingrid Anderson’s art is featured Port Hope hotspot - Queenies Bake Shop
Ingrid Anderson’s art is being featured during the months of May and June at local Port Hope hotspot Queenies Bake Shop!
Queenies is located at 16 Walton Street, Port Hope and is open Monday through Saturday between 9am and 4pm.
6 of Ingrid’s artworks will be on display in the Bake Shop, with 2 additional pieces hung at the Port Hope Library (across from Queenies, at 31 Queen St) during that same period.
Stop by Queenies, have a delicious treat and coffee, and enjoy the art!
April 2 to June 10, 2025 - Tranquil Moments: A Show and Sale of Paintings by Clare Bonnell at Capers Tap House – Campbellford
March 7 – May 30 – Meredith Ender show and sale – Hastings Library, Hastings, Ontario
My name is Meredith Ender. Always sketching and drawing throughout my life, I actually didn’t learn to paint until 2009.
From 2010 to 2020 I would accomplish maybe an average of 5 or 6 paintings a year. One summer I spent time concentrating on ballerinas. Another summer I chose to paint musicians like Bob Dylan, Elvis and Billie Holiday.
It wasn’t until the spring of 2021, during lockdown, that I spent long periods of time painting a large number of paintings. In the course of 6 months I was able to accomplish 30 of what I call “lady paintings”.
Born and raised in the charming city of Louisville, Kentucky, I now happily reside in Cobourg, Ontario with my piano playing husband, sweet 11-year old daughter and spunky little maltipoo.
Contact
March 1 to April 30th – Maddi Snowden has large format floral pieces hanging at the Mill in Cobourg
I was compelled to create for as long as I can remember. Over the years that drive has taken different forms and I have utilized a variety of mediums to create series of works – sculpture, printmaking, fibre, acrylic, watercolour, digital, poetry – I choose a medium suited to the series I’d like to make and then enjoy learning, experimenting, bending rules of working with the selected materials.
Most recently I’ve been drawn to natural subject matter, first by meticulously documenting the blooms in my garden using digital watercolour and then moving to expressive messy acrylic pieces that aim to capture the joy those blooms made me feel.
March 1 to April 30th – Maddi Snowden has small scale floral and wildlife pieces hanging at the Black Cat in Cobourg.
About Maddi:
I was compelled to create for as long as I can remember. Over the years that drive has taken different forms and I have utilized a variety of mediums to create series of works – sculpture, printmaking, fibre, acrylic, watercolour, digital, poetry – I choose a medium suited to the series I’d like to make and then enjoy learning, experimenting, bending rules of working with the selected materials.
Most recently I’ve been drawn to natural subject matter, first by meticulously documenting the blooms in my garden using digital watercolour and then moving to expressive messy acrylic pieces that aim to capture the joy those blooms made me feel.
https://cherry-hill-studio.square.site/
January 31st to April 15th – Textured Art by Lynda Todd – Cobourg Library
Todd began her artistic journey as an abstract fluid pour artist. She has now expanded to sculptured art to enhance the tactile touch to many of her pieces and expanded to creating tactile resin pieces. “I want to offer the opportunity for people to feel art”, states Todd.
Born visually impaired and colour-blind, Todd’s desire to explore and express creativity has resulted in unique colour choices melded with interesting use of texture.
November 20, 2024 to May 21, 2025 - Northumberland Hills Hospital Show
The Northumberland Hills Hospital graciously offers free exhibit space to Spirit of the Hills painters and photographers.
Note: 10% of the sales price goes to the hospital.
Calls for Artists
Calls for our members to participate in
In The Spotlight
Highlighting member accomplishments and creativity
Contact Jenni Burke at communications@spiritofthehills.org to tell us about your accomplishments and creativity.
March 9 - Colborne Art Gallery has a new sign
Left to Right.
Back Row:
*Ken Solilo, *Heather Stubbs, Charles Funnell, *Helen van Poorten, Deputy Mayor of Cramahe Sandy Arthur, Eileen Myers, Wrex Roth
Front Row:
*Ed Hagedorn, *Rosanne Dolan
Missing:
*Elizabeth Vercoe, *Ian Davis, *Margaret McDonald
* SOTH members
Note that 9 of the gallery’s 11 members belong to SOTH!
About Spirit of the Hills
Composed of more than 140 artists, artisans, performing artists, photographers, writers, and patrons, Spirit of the Hills embraces all art forms and traditions including the performing and visual arts, media, design, and literature. Our goal is to build and sustain the Arts and Artists in Northumberland County. This web site highlights current and upcoming group and member events and showcases some of our members’ works.