Over the last decade, Newmarket-based painter Jianming Chen has documented settings of York Region through captivating oils. A plein air painter, Chen has become a recognizable figure in the community, setting up his easel at recreational trails, residential streets, and farmer’s markets, to paint for hours on end. Only rarely, is he deterred by the […]
The Digital Age has transformed the world through groundbreaking technological advancements. Computers, smartphones, the internet, and artificial intelligence have reshaped how we live—from how we gather information to how we communicate and relate to one another. While some recall life before technology was embedded into daily routine, some have never known a world without it, […]
Aurora-based artist, poet, and journalist Yafang Shi is presenting her solo exhibition “Knots” (https://contactphoto.com/festival/2025/open-call/31653) in the center of the Aurora as part of the CONTACT Photography Festival and her artwork “A Twisted Diptych: 荷包牡丹/Bleeding Heart and Chinese Blessings on the Canadian Snow” in the Women's Art Association of Canada (WAAC) ‘s group exhibition that is […]
The Aurora Cultural Centre is excited to introduce Montreal-based sculptor Laurence Vallières to the community through a one-of-a-kind, all-sculpture exhibition in our Homeroom Galleries. Laurence Vallières (born in Québec City, 1986) is a Montreal-based artist, internationally acclaimed for her larger-than-life cardboard sculptures. Initially focusing on ceramics during her education at Concordia University, her art evolved […]
We are excited to celebrate the life and work of a longtime friend to the Aurora Cultural Centre - the amazing, internationally acclaimed Helen Lucas. We are grateful to have partnered with the family of Helen Lucas to facilitate a spring sale of final works within her estate. This includes over 200 drawings, prints, and […]
