Applications for the 2010 Haliburton Art & Craft Festival now available here. Applications can be completed online, printed, signed and mailed. NOTE: Digital images must be submitted on CD with your mailed application.
Applicants should read the Guidelines completely before preparing their Application. Incomplete or late Applications will not be accepted.
Guidelines Word print version PDF print version Application Form form-fillable Word PDF print version Application deadline: Friday February 26, 2010.
For a list of our 2009 artists and artisans click here
Gallery Hours and Membership
Wednesday - Saturday 11 - 5
The Gallery is closed on school "snow days". Listen to CANOE FM 100.9 or MOOSE FM 93.5 for current school closures. If in doubt please call the Gallery at 457-2330.
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre is a non-profit, public art gallery devoted to bringing art to life in Haliburton. Gallery admission is by donation. We are a member of the Ontario Association of Art Galleries and Arts Council Haliburton Highlnds. Help bring Art to life in Haliburton Join the Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre.
Individual/Artist $25
Senior $20
Student $10
Family $40 Membership Sign Up Form
Membership benefits include:
-reciprocal admission at Ontario Association of Art Galleries locations (OAAG)
-monthly email newsletter
-advance notice of gallery events
-discounts on Gallery programs
Visit our Gallery Shop next time you're in Haliburton Village and enjoy an artful shopping experience. We feature original works by over 50 local artists working in a variety of media.
The Gallery Shop is located in the old ticket room of this 1878 railway station and is a project of the Rails End Volunteer Committee in support of our community programming.For gallery information, please contact us at info@railsendgallery.com or 705-457-2330.
Joe Smith: Lensless Photography
Opening reception Saturday February 6 2-4 pm
Exhibition dates: February 6 - 27 further info and workshop date
above: Antique Barn, 2009, Joe Smith
Join us for Tea at 3
Wednesdays at 3 pm join us for short films about art/art history selected to enrich our discussions this fall.
Gallery admission is by donation. No charge for Gallery Members
Community Drum Circle
Wednesday nights 7-8:30 pm. NOTE: the Gallery is closed Dec. 21-Jan.5. Next Drum Circle is Wednesday January 6. No experience needed. Some equipment supplied, or bring you own.
If the weather looks bad please call ahead to make sure the Circle is on. The Gallery is closed on school "snow days".
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre is a public art gallery located in Haliburton’s historic railway station. A registered Canadian charity, the Rails End was established in 1980 and is dedicated to providing opportunities for the exploration, appreciation, expression and exchange of the contemporary creative arts. The Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre offers a balanced yearly schedule of approximately 14 temporary exhibitions in two exhibition spaces, contributing to Haliburton County as a local and regional cultural centre. Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre is a member of the Ontario Crafts Council (OCC), Arts Council ~Haliburton Highlands and the Ontario Association of Art Galleries (OAAG). The Gallery gratefully aknowledges support from the Municipality of Dysart et al, the Ontario Arts Council, funders, Members and Volunteers.
2010 Concert Series
Sunday Feb 14 7:30 pm Tom Regina and Lauren McInnes
Say "I Love You" with tickets to Lauren McInnes and Tom Regina in concert in the Main Gallery at 7:30 pm
And what's Valentines without chocolate? Chocolate delights will be served at intermission along with hot beverages including South America spiced cocoa. (Chocolate alternatives also available).
Program:
A minor Partita-J.S. Bach
A minor Sonata- C.P.E Bach
Winter from "The Four Seasons"-A. Vivaldi
Allegro non molto, Largo, and Allegro E major Sonata-J.S. Bach
Berceuse-G. Faure
Three Gershwyn Songs-G. Gershwyn;
"Summertime",
"I Got Rhythm",
"I Got Plenty O' Nuthin"
Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano-C. Bolling
Baroque and Blue,
Sentimentale,
Javanaise,
Irlandaise
Veloze.
This is the first of four events in the 2010 Unplugged at the Rails End Concert Series. Special price for Valentines Day $25 each.
Single tickets for Spring/Summer/Fall will be $30 each.
Four Concert Series Tickets $100
Winter - February 14 Baroque and Blue: Tom Regina and Lauren McInnes
Spring - May 23 Spring Winds: Highlands Brass Quintet and Friends
Summer - July 31 Mid Summer Jazz: Stan Russell and Jeff Tenkorten
Fall - September 25 The A Quartet: Bethany Houghton and Sisters, Jeska and Laura
Reserve now by phone or purchase online. Tickets purchased online now will be held for you at the door. Try our secure, hassle free Paypal online payment method here:
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Charitable donations
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre is a registered Canadian Charity. Consider making a donation online with Canada Helps (click below). Gifts and dedications available for friends and family. You will find us listed under Art Galleries.
