Cultural CentreArts, Heritage, & NatureThe Minden Hills Cultural Centre is a 4 acre area in downtown Minden that houses the Agnes Jamieson Gallery, the Minden Hills Museum, Nature's Place and the Minden Hills Branch of the Haliburton County Public Library . The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is a public art gallery offering visual art exhibitions year-round. The gallery's collection consists primarily of artwork by Andre Lapine. Minden Hills Museum & Pioneer Village reflects pioneer life in the mid to late 19th Century. It consists of seven structures, five of which are original local heritage buildings that have been relocated to the museum grounds. Feature exhibits are located in the Sterling Bank Building- Minden's first bank. Nature's Place holds the estate of Ron Douglas Lawrence, a well-recognized Canadian naturalist and wildlife author. Lawrence's life and books are displayed through changing exhibitions. The Centre grounds also offer a labyrinth, gift shops, walking trails and tours.The Minden Hills Cultural Centre is owned and operated by the Township of Minden Hills.
The Arts Council~Haliburton Highlands strives to provide a strong voice for the arts in Haliburton County; to serve as a catalyst for community economic development through the arts; and, through the facilitation of collaborative relationships among artists, organizations, businesses and government, contribute to the vibrancy of the arts and community life.
The Arts Council~Haliburton Highlands strives to provide a strong voice for the arts in Haliburton County; to serve as a catalyst for community economic development through the arts; and, through the facilitation of collaborative relationships among artists, organizations, businesses and government, contribute to the vibrancy of the arts and community life.
THE ART HIVEThe Art Hive is an exciting multi disciplinary arts enterprise located in the historical Welch's General Store. Since it opened in June 2007, it has been a hub of the Haliburton County's Art Community.ake advantage of this opportunity for your artwork to be retailed in a unique atmosphere and a prime tourist location at a reasonable rate.The Art Hive provides a retail outlet for the members of the Maple Lake Artisans Collective. As part of the responsibilities of collective membership, artists are required to staff the store and participate in running the business.For your application to be eligible you must have local residency in Haliburton County, go through a jurying process and sign a one year contract.
Are you looking for unique Canadian art that reflects the values of the rugged Haliburton Highlands and the celebrated Ontario artists who create their artwork in tune with the rugged landscape of this very special Canadian region? It is our mission to promote Canadian art and to encourage Canadian artists that have been inspired by Haliburton's natural beauty through the exhibition and promotion of the artists' work in a warm, friendly and flattering environment.The Ethel Curry Gallery exhibits a collection of original Canadian art produced by Ontario artists who have been inspired by the wild, natural beauty of the Haliburton Highlands of Ontario. Within the rooms of our art gallery, you may view or purchase items of Canadian art in various mediums, including paintings, sculpture, woodworking, textiles, glass, jewellery, photography, pottery and more. Whether endeavouring to find that unique art piece for your home or searching for the perfect gift for someone special, we are certain to have something beautiful, creative and inspired by a touch of the Haliburton Arts Community.The solace and inspiration of naturés wild beauty inspires the artist to interpret and create, to carve and to build, to sculpt and to paint.Open seven days a week during the summer