Who We Are Over Here
Welcome to the Over Here Community Arts Adventure Newsletter! We’re excited to recap an incredible 2024, share our vision for 2025, and celebrate the people and partners who make everything we do possible.
A Year in Review: 2024 Successes
This past year has been nothing short of inspiring! Here's a look at what we accomplished together in 2024:
Arts by the Pond Event
Creativity bloomed by the pond in a vibrant celebration of creativity, local talent, and participation. This event brought the community together, leaving everyone feeling inspired and connected and asking will this be a yearly event.
Community Art Pennant Garland
The Over Here tents now bloom with beautiful pennant garlands created by community members at Summerfest 2024. Each piece reflects a unique creation showcasing the creativity of our community.
Arts Ruralz Trail Launch
We proudly launched the Arts Ruralz Trail, featuring the Geared Up Community Art Piece, a stunning collaborative work that champions community spirit and the importance of art.
‘Perfect Balance’ Public Art Sculpture
The Hillsburgh Library became home to the magnificent Perfect Balance, a sculpture symbolizing harmony and the environment and the importance in finding that perfect balance. Stop by to experience its meaning firsthand!
Looking Ahead to 2025: Always focused on our main goal of building community through the power of creativity
We’re stepping into 2025 with bold goals and exciting projects! After meeting in December, our Board set priorities to ensure another transformative year of creativity and community building. Over Here building community through the power of creativity.
Here’s what’s on the horizon for 2025:
Our newly designed website reflects these goals and has more details about each of these. Check it out
Community
Arts By The Pond
A celebration of creativity and community in the Town of Erin.
Community Art Endeavours
More inspiring opportunities to bring creative projects to life with our neighbors and community members.
Arts
Creative Workshop Series
Hands-on workshops designed to empower participants with new skills while fostering connections.
Plein Air Paint Out
A celebration of outdoor artistry—inviting both professional and amateur artists to paint Erin’s beautiful landscapes live.
Paint Out At Arts By The Pond 2024 Gallery at Hillsburgh Library
The Gallery Over Here is a space to be inspired, and celebrate the incredible talent of local artists. Here, you'll find a place to see the world through the unique perspectives of others, to explore how creativity shapes our surroundings, and to applaud the passion of local talents. Whether you're looking to support artists by purchasing a one-of-a-kind piece, immerse yourself in the beauty of artistic expression, or simply enjoy the shared experience of creativity, The Gallery Over Here invites you to join in its mission to uplift and celebrate our community through the arts.
Schedule for The Gallery Over Here
Submissions will begin in Late February
Adventure
On The Art Ruralz Trail
Fundraising For The First Community Build Selfie Station
Caboose Hop will be an exciting and interactive art installation celebrating the pivotal role of the railroad in shaping the history and spirit of the Town of Erin. This project invites you to capture and share your Erin pride while fostering a sense of connection and creativity within the community.
Our goal this year is to raise funds to bring this initiative to life and establish meaningful public art in the heart of Erin. Together, we can honor our shared history, inspire future generations, and enrich our town through the unifying power of art.
Completing The First Video Documentary
Discover the story of Hillsburgh's historic train station and its profound impact on the local community through our First Video Documentary. Featuring heartfelt interviews with Hillsburgh residents who remember that time, this documentary sheds light on the station’s role as a vital hub of connection and heritage.
These goals are possible thanks to support from our community, sponsors, and partners. Together, we will continue building a vibrant town united by creativity!
Join us in reaching our 2025 goals! Together, we can nurture creativity, inspire community connections, and celebrate the arts.
Spotlight: Welcome, Heather Anderson!
We’re thrilled to welcome Heather Anderson as our new treasurer. A long-time Erin resident and no stranger to leading impactful initiatives, Heather brings a wealth of experience to our team.
Heather was chair and instrumental in organizing the World Dwarf Games in Guelph back in 2017—a record-breaking event that inspired countless participants and spectators. Her ability to unite communities and create a “sense of camaraderie and fun” is exactly what our team values.
Heather, we’re excited to see where your vision and passion will take us in 2025 and beyond!
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