September 7 and 8, 2024 - 10 AM to 5 PM

Pick up our self-guided tour guide: 

Ganaraska Art and Framing
37 Walton St., Port Hope

Lord Russborough’s Annex
82 Walton St., Port Hope

And various other locations
throughout the county.

2024 Brochure Cover

Emerging Artist
New this year! Watch for this icon to discover new and exciting artists!

Last minute notes

Northumberland Hills Studio Tour regrets any inconvenience as a result of these last-minute changes that could not be updated in the tour booklet:

The following artists are unable to show:
Candice Rose Gunter in Codrington, Elizabeth Vercoe in Codrington, Louise Boily Gores Landing

Ingrid Anderson in Codrington is now showing with Brenda Sullivan at
100 John Street, in Port Hope (Entrance at back 81 3/4 Pine St S)

Artists on this year’s tour

Hover over pictures for information. Click through to individual artist pages.

Brenda Sullivan

Celebrating her 60th anniversary working in clay, Brenda is constantly adding to her list of creations; inspired by dragons, frogs, fish, Newfoundland icons, nature and her newest: a splash of water. She offers fine porcelain works from the humble coffee mug to to one of a kind sculptures.

Carole & John Bandurchin

Most of our ideas have come from various things we see around us including shapes in nature and other pottery. We like our pottery to be used and enjoyed on a daily basis.

By Carmel Bouzanne

Charles Funnell

Charles’ Sterling Silver creations are explorations dealing with universal themes reflecting upon the spirit and the flow of energy around us!

You May Kiss the Bride by Chris Montgomery

Chris Montgomery

My goal is to continually challenge my design, technical and artistic ability by stretching the boundaries of my medium and thereby simply bring beauty into your life, so that you can live with it and so enhance your life. The Glasshopper Studio specializes in commissions, custom work and restorations.

Christine Benson

Christine is a graduate of OCAD and is the co-owner of Journey Through the Arts, a multi-faceted art school. Christine carves detailed nature inspired linocuts and prints them on delicate Japanese paper, wood and fabric which allows her to challenge the traditional boundaries of relief printmaking in a fresh and exciting way.

You May Kiss the Bride by Chris Montgomery

Christine Collie Rowland

Christine, a lifelong artist, former rock’n’roll photographer and illustrator, paints original narrative paintings that contain mystery and tell a story. Quirky unique contemporary art – plus moody and colorful abstracts.

Denice Bustraen

I believe that art has the power to heal, inspire and transform. I try to create colourful landscapes that resonate with viewers on a deeper level. Because I spent the majority of my life in remote Moosonee, hints of my First Nation heritage can be found in each of my pieces.

By Carmel Bouzanne

Gillian Smith-Clark

Each image I create is a visual poem, the translation of a moment. Realism that evokes emotion and skirts the edges of abstraction is what I strive for in my work.

By Carmel Bouzanne

Ingrid Anderson

My art is loaded with colour and there’s often a fine line between what’s recognizable and what isn’t. It feels like an extension of myself, and therefore may not always be easy to understand or interpret, but (hopefully) it’s found to be pleasing all the same. I love being able to dig deeply, create truthfully and find new ways to express myself and reflect the world around me.
Painting by Jane Robertson

Jane Robertson

Jane is an award-winning oil painter creating luminous landscapes inspired by the Canadian countryside and beyond. Enjoy the beauty of the Northumberland Hills and Rice Lake while you take in these quietly inspiring paintings.

By Carmel Bouzanne

Janice Snider

Much of my inspiration is drawn from nature. My fibre art and felt making is a very tactile medium where I employ the use of merino wool, silks and stitching. I sometimes incorporate wood, paper and natural inks to my felted landscapes, vessels and lamps.

Kathryn McHolm

My paintings and drawings express themes within the garden and local landscapes and architecture.

Ken Solilo

Part of my inspiration is how the light and colours transform a landscape. An image I see through the viewfinder and captured with my camera can be shared with others to replicate a feeling.

Loretta Kaltenhauser

Loretta Kaltenhauser’s work encapsulates the essence of modern abstract with its robust textures, and symphony
of colours.

Margaret MacGillivray

To me art reflects the world that surrounds us, revealing its layers, vibrancy and profound moments. Working mostly in acrylic and mixed media, and occasionally watercolour. Each piece unfolds organically as I follow the inspiration to completion. I use many tools including those found in nature.

Martina Munroe

Martina Munroe is a multimedia textile artist in Port Hope, Ontario. Her works combine rug hooking, knitting, applique, embroidery, and beading. She won the Juror’s Award in 2022 from AGN in Cobourg.

Melanie Brown

My work is an exploration of colour, form and light in representational painting, lately on an intimate scale, reflecting the beautiful intimacy that occurs in the process of painting itself.

Mike Efford

I create paintings and mixed media sculpture in acrylics. My work, whether it be landscape, abstract painting or mixed media sculpture, references my fascination for the interplay between chaos and order, geometric and organic form, in the world around us.

Pamela Tate

If you want to see a variety of art in a warm and welcoming setting, come on over to The Tate Gallery. Art of different sizes and subjects ensures that you will enjoy your visit.

Rita Naras

Rita’s realistic and highly detailed drawings, depict nature and animal subjects, in graphite, coloured pencil, and oil pastel.

Rosemary Hill

I have been working in sterling silver since 2018. Over the last six years I have developed and improved my skills as an artist and metal worker. I enjoy seeing people appreciate and enjoy my product. Bling is my thing!

Sarah Phelps

Sarah Phelps’s Art Gallery & Studio is filled with inspiring, dynamic, and colourful abstract paintings. See how Sarah transformed her big country home into a unique and engaging artistic space. She creates her pieces in the grand dining room, while being surrounded by her beautiful works.

Shelagh J Stewart

Former professor of art and fashion, Shelagh Stewart can be found full-time in her Cobourg studio. She creates works on paper and canvas, using oil paint, ink and mixed media collage.

Stephen Snider

I have been an illustrator since the early ’80’s working for advertising agencies, book and magazine publishers, Dept. of National Defence, OPP, corporate and private clients. Now I’m enjoying the Fine Arts world painting landscapes, cityscapes, portraits and art instruction. I work out of my Port Hope studio. Mediums include oil, watercolour and acrylic.

Vlasta Van Kampen

For 40 years I worked as an Author/Illustrator for 38 children’s books and have won many prestigious awards over the years. Other projects were paintings for Parks Canada and a Commemorative Stamp for Canada Post.

William Les Robling

Les catches the essence of the view with a discerning eye for the subject, precise brush work, knife work, bold colours, some detail and a hint of impressionism. His work epitomizes his love for his medium, an imaginative treatment, effective colour relationships, bold lines and an expressive feel.