Fall Arts Exhibition Starts Saturday

Featuring Dryden artist Shirley Franklin, the new exhibition brings regional artists together in Northwestern Ontario.

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Shirley Franklin brings a distinctive visual perspective from Dryden to this year’s fall exhibition.

Dryden Artist Shirley Franklin featured in new regional arts exhibition

The Fall Arts Exhibition returns to Melgund Township on Saturday, September 12, bringing together artists, community organizations and audiences for an afternoon at the Dyment Recreation Hall.

The exhibition runs from 1–5 p.m., with BBQ hotdogs and hamburgers. There will be plenty to see and do as artists and organizations come together for an informal afternoon of arts and community activity. This year’s exhibition features the work of Dryden artist Shirley Franklin, alongside work by local and regional artists. The afternoon will also include participating arts and community organizations, giving visitors an opportunity to see what is happening across the region.

The exhibition is presented in collaboration with Arts Incubator Winnipeg, Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture and the Local Services Board of Melgund.

Join them Saturday, September 12, from 1–5 p.m. at the Dyment Recreation Hall in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario.

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