Exhibition submission guidelines

Q. How do I submit an Exhibition Proposal?
A. We welcome proposals for solo and group exhibitions, curatorial projects, collaborative projects that provide opportunities for public engagement with contemporary art and craft and/or regional culture.Submissions for general consideration may be made at anytime. Please send (with SASE)to: POB 912, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
1-2 pg. Project description
-CV
-max.20 images of current work related to your proposal. Include image list (titles, dimensions, dates, media). Images must be digital format CD or DVD formatted as follows: JPEG;1024 pixels wide x 768 pixels; 1 MB max;number & title each file; # must appear before the title so image order corresponds to image list, example: 001TheVisitor.jpg.
Do not submit images in powerpoint
Timebased i.e. DVD may be up to 20 min.
Other support material; articles/writing/reviews up to 6 pieces


 

Exhibitions

John Lennard: In Praise of Nature

July 3 - 31 in the Lower Gallery we feature oil paintings by Haliburton County artist, John Lennard. Meet the Artist at the Opening Reception Saturday July 3 from 2-4 pm.

 

PASSAGE

Haliburton School of The Arts Annual Faculty Exhibition runs from June 30 until July 30.(shown above: Shadow Dancing #2, Brian Smith).
Weekly Meet N Greet receptions are held on Tuesdays from 4:30 until 6 pm. Many of the artists will be present, and we warmly welcome HSTA students and the general public at these receptions hosted by the Rails End Volunteer Committee. Suggested admission is $2. Enjoy refreshments in our air conditioned space at the end of a creative day! more
This exhibition is sponsored by Haliburton Foodland, 188 Highland Street, Haliburton Village.

 

What's on for Summer...

Community Drum Circle
continues on Wednesday nights 7-8:30 pm until June 30.
After June 30 we move to Tuesday evenings at 6:30-8 pm outside on the Rotary Common (patio)
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.


 

Concert Series

Stan Russell and Jef tenKortenaar July 31 7:30 pm

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click here for greater detail on our July 31 event.
The Rails End Fundraising Committee is thrilled to announce four intimate recitals by local artists this year at the Rails End. Great acoustics, artful surroundings, small audiences- add up to evenings to remember at the Rails End.
Feburary 15 - Baroque and Blue
May 23 - Spring Winds: Highlands Brass Quintet and Friends
July 31 - Summer Swing: Stan Russell and Jef tenKortenaar
September 25 - The A Quartet:Bethany Houghten and Sisters
Tickets: $30 each (full series $100) Tickets are available at the Gallery in person or call 457-2330 to make a reservation. Intermission refreshments are included with your ticket. Seating is limited.

 

Please consider making a donation

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.

Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!

 

The Gallery Shop

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 former ticket room of our restored 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.


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