The Shadowbox

08/24/2026

Thank you for a wonderful Starry Night! ✨

Despite the weather, we had a great evening and sold several pieces of art at The Shadowbox. We’ll be keeping the Starry Night exhibit up for the next few weeks, so stop by and have a look!

08/08/2026

Join us on Saturday August 22, 7 - 10pm for our annual Starry Night.

The Shadowbox features works by Kate Grigg, Prudence Smith , Anita Leeman, Paul Allen, Jon Oelrichs, Nancy Jones, Debra Shelswell, Allen Beckley, Kathy Godfrey, Catherine Cadeaux, Jaine Lamb, Tim Bilton and others!

On Saturday, August 22, from 7 to 10 p.m., Orillia's Peter Street Arts District will transform into a vibrant, pedestrian only celebration of creativity. This free community event invites visitors to slow down, explore, and experience the incredible talent that makes Orillia's arts community so uniq...

07/13/2026

07/13/2026

Tomorrow we'll be receiving the largest shipment of stretch canvas we've ever ordered.

Artist-quality, kiln-dried, and proudly made in Canada. We can't wait to get them into your hands!

06/21/2026

☀️ Let's Get Downtown Ready for Summer! 🌿

The Beautification, Maintenance & Streetscaping Committee invites you to join us for a Downtown Summer Tidy-Up. We hope to work together to refresh our public areas as we prepare for the busy summer season.

📅 June 22, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Meet at the Courtyard between Albert & Andrew St.

Whether you can spare a few minutes or an hour, every helping hand makes a difference. After we wrap up, stick around and enjoy a bite to eat with your fellow downtowners!

Let’s come together, build downtown pride, and make an impact, one small act at a time!

05/08/2026

05/02/2026

The 2026 Starry Night Studio & Gallery Tour returns on Saturday, August 22 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., transforming Peter Street South into a vibrant pedestrian art walk.

This much-anticipated annual event invites visitors to explore downtown Orillia through a self-guided evening tour of artist studios, galleries and shops. The street will come alive with guest artists, live music, and local food vendors, creating an immersive celebration of creativity and community.

The Starry Night Committee invites members of the Orillia BIA, along with artists who have exhibited in the Peter Street Arts District since August 2025, to apply to participate in this year’s event.

Application deadline for BIA businesses and associated artists is TODAY- May 1st:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdip6GGNGRg_yjD0M3D5MGTIasTnjP81UG7rq80DCgbLl88SQ/viewform Full details and the application form are
available here.

Application deadline for non-BIA business is May 31, 2026.

04/15/2026

Come see what's new in the gallery featuring artwork by:
Kate Grigg
Anita Leeman
Prudence Smith
Catherine Cadieux
Jon Oelrichs
Tim Bilton