Special Events Calendar

Here is a brief overview of important dates and special events that may interest you. We hope that you will be able to fit some of the occasions into your sightseeing schedule when in the beautiful Kawarthas. Did we mention all this is free?? Come on down!
March 9 2008 Storytellers' Festival 1pm - 4pm	The only way to truly understand the importance of storytelling in native culture and how it might also appeal to our non-native friends is to actually take part in it. Renowned storytellers will be on hand to inform, entertain, teach and, ultimately, impart a little insight to those who come to listen.
April 27, 2008 Music Day 1pm - 4pm	Let's shake it up! Here is a day set aside for wonderful musical entertainment. Native music ranging from traditional instrumental to contemporary tunes with a native twist will be performed on this day. Please check back here closer to this special event for a line-up of guests, then get ready to tap your toes or dance in the aisles! For a look at previous events, click here.
May 18, 2008 Spring Art Show 1pm - 4pm	Get ahead of the tourist season by checking out what's new and exciting. Our most popular artists will be on hand to display their craft and their new ideas. This is the place to be!
June 21, 2008 Powwow at Whetung Gallery 1pm - 4pm	To celebrate our National Aboriginal Day, we are throwing a party. Come join the Powwow right here at the Gallery! Dancers and artisans, music, food and fun to be seen and enjoyed. Festivities start at noon behind the main gallery building.
June 22, 2008 Aboriginal Art Show 1pm - 4pm	Whetung's is first and foremost an art gallery and this means that we don't just represent Native artists. On this day, however, emphasis is definitely on First Nations as we celebrate the artistic endeavours of our native people. We share with you our history, our culture, and our heritage as we honour National Aboriginal Day.
August 16 & 17, 2008 Summer Art Show	Summer and 'art in the Kawarthas' have become a synonym for those who have discovered the wealth of art galleries, exhibits and artists' retreats that abound in this area. From the world-famous Buckhorn Art Festival to Sir Sandford Fleming College's School of Fine Arts in Haliburton, this is the place to be in the summer if art is your thing. Especially if native, nature, or wildlife art is your thing! Start your tour right here at Whetung Gallery!
Oct 11 & 12, 2008 Thanksgiving Open House 1pm - 4pm	Meet our artists and see them in action at this interesting event suitable for the whole family. Get out of the house this long weekend and enjoy the beautiful fall colours on your way to Whetung Gallery. For a glimpse at previous Open House events, click here.
Nov 2, 2008 Authors' Day 1pm - 4pm	Can you think of a better way to while away a November afternoon than to spend it with a good book? Well, you could rake the leaves, but we suggest heading up to the Gallery to meet some of the fascinating authors represented at Whetung Gallery. Browse through our bookshop, meet the authors, and collect autographs.
Please check back here often for additional updates and changes. Please note that unforeseen events may interrupt our schedule. If your trip to Whetung Gallery takes you far from home, please call us (705-657-3661) to check for any last-minute changes of dates, hours, or attending artists.