We're thankful to the Dyment Museum for supporting our interdisciplinary arts and curation activities this summer and fall.
Heritage and History of Melgund Township
Even closed for the season, the Dyment Museum feels wonderfully alive—a place where local history hasn’t been packed away, only paused. Wandering around the grounds, you can’t help but be charmed by the mix of heritage buildings, weathered textures, and that iconic Canadian National caboose standing proud against our boreal backdrop. There’s a real sense that every artifact, every wall, every railcar has a story to tell, and the museum’s volunteers have done an incredible job preserving that spirit.
We wanted to give the Dyment Museum a huge shout-out for their support of our interdisciplinary arts and curation work this year. Thanks to Karen and Pat Daignault, Jack and Liz Robinson for their incredible support for our programming. Their enthusiasm for experimentation and community-driven creativity gave us the freedom to explore, collaborate, and dream big—exactly the kind of partnership that makes rural arts so vibrant. Even in the quiet months, their presence continues to inspire.
As we move forward with establishing a recreation, arts, and culture service for our communities, we’re excited about the possibilities that future collaborations with the museum will bring. From exhibitions to hands-on programs to unexpected cross-disciplinary projects, the potential is wide open. We can’t wait to be back on site, working together to share more stories, celebrate local heritage, and build something remarkable for our communities.
This year’s interdisciplinary arts programming was funded by the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects program. We thank them for making this year’s achievements possible.
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