The Valley Festival Chorus will perform a free half-hour concert at 2pm on Saturday, May 26 as part of the Burnstown Affair of the Arts.

The galleries and shops of Burnstown proudly celebrate the “Affair of the Arts” happening on May 26 and 27. Burnstown is the village that harbours famous local artists Richard Gill and Stephen Haigh. Just in time for this event, two new galleries are opening in the village, adding further depth of artistry to the historic and picturesque locale. Badgers Studio features the painting and photography of Victoria Alexander, and works by painter Karen Phillips Curran will be available at Riverstones Gallery.

Originally created to celebrate art, The Affair of the Arts is enhanced, complemented and hosted by local boutiques and specialty shops. This Affair will feature works by well-known local artists and also offer a great opportunity to meet them when purchasing their art. A vast array of styles and media will be on display, including watercolours, oils, clay relief, marquetry, photography and cutting-edge digital art. This celebration of art will also feature music, twig furniture makers, food tasting, and even a Scottish Piper and Highland Dancer. New this year are a mobile-making workshop for kids, Heritage Valley Radio, and a “Rotating Canvas” where you get to try your own hand at creating art. Local emerging artists — grade 12 students from St. Joseph’s school in Renfrew — will also display their work at the “Affair of the Arts”.
Burnstown is just 45 minutes North-West of Ottawa, en route to Calabogie. Call 1–866–271–4737 or visit their website for further details.