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article local calendar_today Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Upper Grand student artists debut work in juried show at county museum

The Wellington County Museum and Archives in Ontario will host the Emerging Insights exhibition, a juried show featuring visual arts students from the Upper Grand District School Board. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Elora Fergus Arts Council and regional high school art departments, opens May 28 with a reception and runs through September 30. Local artists Phil Irish and Eric Montgomery served as jurors, selecting works across various media and styles.

This annual exhibition, now in its second year, provides young artists with their first opportunity to exhibit in a professional gallery setting, fostering local artistic talent and community engagement. It highlights the role of regional arts councils and museums in supporting emerging artists and strengthening arts education within the community.