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Public Invited To Witness Creation of Large-Scale Installation At Quest
Quest Art School + Gallery is inviting the public into a rarely-seen stage of exhibition-making on May 13 Amy Bagshaw's installation.Supplied photo On May 13, Quest Art School + Gallery is opening the doors to a rarely seen part of the exhibition process, inviting the public to witness the creation of a large-scale, site-specific installation in real time. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors are welcome to drop into the Upper Gallery at the Midland Cultural Centre to experience
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May 52 min read


Families, Community Gather As Young Artists Share Powerful Messages At Quest
'It’s abstract. But that’s what makes you stop. You take your time. You think. These are strong messages. People have to start listening,' says visitor From left: Nadine Lalonde (translator), Sarah Hancock (artist and curator at Quest) and Jennifer Charlebois of Colibri - Francophone Women's Center of Simcoe County speak at the opening of an intergenerational art exhibition at Quest Art School and Gallery on May 1. On May 1, an intergenerational art exhibition opened at Quest
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May 53 min read


Midland gallery offers unique event with artists on April 30
Guided tour and artist talk offer a rare opportunity to go beyond the gallery walls at Quest Art School + Gallery The Quest Art School + Gallery will welcome the community at Closing Conversations: Unity + Photographic Midland: J.W. Bald on April 30. Above is René Hackstetter chatting with gallery visitors. apham. Quest Art School + Gallery invites the community to experience its current exhibitions in a more intimate and meaningful way with Closing Conversations: Unity + Pho
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Apr 242 min read


Quest Youth Committee Inspires Their Peers To Get Involved
‘It’s cool to be able to, like, put your ideas out there and make a difference,’ says youth committee member Four members of the Quest Art School + Gallery youth committee — Ben Leeming, Taran Waite, Declin Cain and Tristan Robitaille — are shown with the committee's lead, Kelly Lapham. The youth committee at Quest Art School + Gallery is bridging the gap between teens and the rest of the community. “That’s kind of a tough age group to engage in community events,” says Kelly
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Mar 293 min read


Quest artists bring exhibition to life with live painting session
Art enthusiasts are in for a treat as two celebrated local painters take their talents from the studio to the stage with a rare public collaboration this weekend Enrique Bravo and Carolyn M. Boyd, both at left, are pictured at their current exhibition opening titled 'Hungering for Intensity, Longing for Peace'.Quest Art School + Gallery photo Looking to get away from just the brushstrokes used to remove snow from your car? Well, Quest Art School & Gallery is the place to be o
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Feb 112 min read


Quest launches call for artists to celebrate region's tri-cultural heritage
Quest Art School + Gallery's new initiative will celebrate the region’s First Nations, francophone and anglophone roots Quest Art School + Gallery hopes a new initiative will celebrate the region’s First Nations, francophone and anglophone roots. “The organization has just launched an open call for submissions for Tri-Culture Art, an upcoming exhibition (March 8–May 8) that will celebrate Simcoe County’s rich Indigenous, French and English heritage through three large-scale,
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Feb 112 min read


Recognized for age-friendly efforts, Quest unveils youth initiative
'We’ve heard just how much of a need there is for youth programming in our community," Quest executive director says. 'By involving local youth directly in shaping it, we’re ensuring that what we offer truly resonates with them . ' Fresh off being recognized as one of the county’s best age-friendly organizations, Quest Art School + Gallery is launching its first-ever youth committee. “Young people bring fresh ideas, energy, and perspective to the arts,” Quest executive direct
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Feb 112 min read


Quest Awarded Ontario Trillium Fund Grow Grant
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news — we’ve been awarded the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Grow grant! This incredible...
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May 21, 20251 min read


Meet Anastasiia Sakhaltuieva, Our Latest Artist-In-Residence!
Anastasiia Sakhaltuieva is a professional monumental artist and mosaic specialist whose creative journey has spanned continents and...
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Jan 21, 20254 min read


Charlotte Sprague, In Conversation With Quest
We’re thrilled to introduce Charlotte Sprague, our latest artist-in-residence at Quest Art School + Gallery’s Art Is Love space! A...
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Jan 18, 20252 min read


Quest Partners With We Are The Villagers For Meaningful Giving Tuesday Campaign
Quest Art School + Gallery is delighted to announce its 2024 Giving Tuesday Campaign in support of one of Simcoe County’s most cherished...
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Dec 1, 20243 min read


Susan Dalrymple, In Conversation With Quest
Meet Susan Dalrymple, the newest artist-in-residence at Quest Art School + Gallery's Art Is Love Space! Susan, a talented stained glass...
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Nov 19, 20242 min read


John Notten, David Hill, Peter Fyfe + Brendan Duggan, In Conversation With Quest
With the opening of their collaborative exhibition, "Not Lost But Found," on the horizon, artists John Notten, David Hill, Peter Fyfe...
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Oct 22, 20248 min read


Clare Ross, In Conversation With Quest
We are thrilled to introduce you to Clare Ross, the newest Artist-In-Residence in our Art Is Love space! With an innovative approach to...
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Aug 24, 20246 min read


Kat Honey, In Conversation With Quest
In anticipation of Kat Honey's upcoming exhibition, "Fashion: Reconstructed Identities," the artist sat down with Quest to share the...
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Jul 23, 20246 min read


Introducing Art Slam: Wanderlust!
Quest Art School + Gallery’s Highly Anticipated Battle Royale Is Back With New Theme Midland, Ontario (June 24th, 2024) - Quest Art...
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Jun 24, 20243 min read


Introducing The "Rose Island Specimen Project."
Interested in what you can expect to see in our Main Gallery this summer? Keep on reading! Peter Adams is an award-winning painter born...
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May 8, 20242 min read


Bridget Puhacz, In Conversation With Quest
Have you had a chance to meet Bridget Puhacz yet? As she settles into her residency in our Art Is Love space, Bridget took the time to...
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May 8, 20243 min read


Quest Gearing Up For This Month's Drive For Art Gala
'Our guests can look forward to a wonderful shared experience, but more importantly, they will play a vital role in shaping Quest's...
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May 2, 20242 min read


Job Opportunity: Community Engagement Assistant
Quest Art School + Gallery is currently seeking a passionate Community Engagement Assistant to join our team for the summer! Community...
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Apr 25, 20244 min read
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