October 6 - Put your dancing shoes on! Adverse Conditions - Highlands Soul Band will be performing at the Lions Club Autumn Harvest Dance at The Haliburton Legion. More info.

October 7-8 - The Studio Tour Haliburton Highlands. Explore the Arts of the Highlands. Studios Open 10-5. More info.

October 14 - Open Stage presented by the Haliburton Folk Society with Host Laurel McCauley and Featured Performer, Shannon Butcher. 7:30 pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch Haliburton. More info.

October 17th - Panel "The Art of Managing your Business" a panel hosted by the Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands at The Link, 1-3pm. More info.

October 17th - Small Business Week Kickoff Networking Event at Boshkung Social, Minden 5pm. More info.

October 19th - Designing Success: An Artful Networking Affair presented by ACM Designs at The Link, 5-7 pm. More info.

October 20th - The 15th Annual Business & Community Achievement Awards Gala. Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce proudly presents these awards to recognize the effort and impact that our local entrepreneurs, community members and employees have made in Haliburton County. More info.

October 21 - Madeleine Roger presented by the Haliburton County Folk Society at the Highland Hills United Church (Minden) with opener Laren Main. More info.

November 12 - Razzamataz Kids’ Shows! presents, The Dragon King by Tanglewood Marionettes at 2pm at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion. Join us for colourful sets, hand crafted marionettes and an intriguing story. More info.

The Artspace - Laurie O'Reilly, David Skinner, Rossana Dewey & Colleen Ferdinands. Open Thursday - Sunday 11-4 until Thanksgiving. 1513 Eagle Lake Rd. More info.

Studio Rose - Come and browse our Newest Stoneware and Raku pieces. Enjoy participating in the raku firings until Thanksgiving weekend. Open by chance or appointment! Call 705-286-3383.

October 7-8 - Kathleen Dewar, Studio E, as part of The Studio Tour. More info.

October 7-8 - White Pine Studio, studio ‘F’ on the Studio Tour. Two artists in one location. Meet the artists, Gord Jones and Renée Woltz. More info.

Oct 14 - Indian Dancing Workshop, 10:30-11:30am, Dysart Library. All ages welcome! More Info.

Oct 18 - Community Legal Clinic: Human Rights Code, 1-2pm, Minden Library. More Info.

October - November - Pot Your Heart Out! at Blackbird Pottery. Weekly Wednesdays 1-4pm. More info.

October - November - Evening Clay at Blackbird Pottery. Weekly Wednesdays 6:30-9pm. More info.

October 23 - 27 - Dry Stone Structures at Fleming College - Haliburton School of Art + Design. More info.



October 23 - 27 - Experimental Stitched Structures at Fleming College - Haliburton School of Art + Design. More info.

October 23-29 - Form, Surface and Wood Fire at Blackbird Pottery with Homestead Pottery. 7-day Intensive course. More info.

Oct 27 - Altered Book Craft, 2-4pm, Dysart Library. Free craft program for adults. More Info.

Oct 28 - Indian Dancing Workshop, 10:30-11:30am, Dysart Library. All ages welcome! More Info.

Oct 28 - It’s All About the Soil, 2:00-3:30pm, Minden Library. More Info.

November 25-26 - Pot your Heart Out! Weekend Workshop at Blackbird Pottery. More info.

Multiple Dates (Oct 22, Oct 31, Nov 25, Nov 28 or Dec 7) - Fabric Layering Workshop (One Day, Beginner) at Jane Selbie’s studio in Haliburton Village. 9 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Using your own chosen image, you will create a 5”x 7” picture using the fabric layering technique. Also suitable for a past student. More info.

February 24 - March 2, 2024 - Join Gord Jones in Tequisquiapan, Mexico for a week of watercolour painting, culture, and good food. More info.

Pay-as-you-go painting classes at Boathouse Studio in Carnarvon run all year round and have been going for 7+ years. Mon. or Tues at 10-12 or 1-3. $15 per class.

Beginners welcome. For those that want to try oil paints, there is a $5 fee for in-class use. Email: harveywalkerart@gmail.com

Online Art Mentoring with Carole Finn. On demand, online.Learn through guided doing. More info.

September 8 - November 1 - Fireworks 2023 : FUSION Ontario Clay and Glass Association Juried Biennial Exhibition at Rails End Gallery. More info.

September 7 - November 25 - Shifting Lens at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery, Minden Hills Cultural Centre. More info.

Tuesdays - Family Storytime, 10:30-11:30am, Minden Library. More Info.

Thursdays - After-School Crafts. 3-5pm, Minden Library. More Info.

Fridays - Family Storytime, 10:30-11:30am, Dysart Library. More Info.

Every Saturday in October – Chalk the Walk. Dysart, Minden, Stanhope and Wilberforce Libraries. More Info.

Story Circle needs submissions. Submit stories (up to 1500 words) via email, along with a short bio and story prompt, to storycircle22@gmail.com. If your story is appropriate for the radio, you will be asked to record your piece(s) at Canoe.

Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands is accepting applications for those interested in joining its Board of Directors. A working board, the ACHH has a wide mandate that it serves through its activities and programming such as the Arts Directory, the Artists in the Schools program, Art in Public Spaces Exhibitions and much more. Any individual with an interest is encouraged to reach out for more information, and at this time, an individual with a financial background or knowledge is especially encouraged as the Arts Council looks to fill its treasurer position in 2024.

The Arts Council would like to acknowledge the work featured in our header (which will rotate to reflect the vast local arts community). Clockwise from top left: Paradigm Designs, Renee Woltz, Tiffany Howe, Highlands Opera Studio and The Haliburton Sculpture Forest - Conspiracy of Ravens by John McKinnon.