So many arts events have been cancelled, postponed, or had to move online over the past year. It has been a challenging time to access soul-enriching, vital art in person. We’re delighted to share that artist Stéphanie Prest’s solo show, “Big Sky”, postponed last year, is set to soothe and inspire at Fortune Gallery from May 28-June 28, 2021 (COVID measures in place and eight in the gallery at a time including staff and masks mandatory).
With a new year starting, we look to the future and make new goals for ourselves, such as taking time to slow down and focus on self-care. We've put together some ways to help you if this is one of this year's ambitions, while also supporting local downtown businesses. It's a win-win!
With a new year starting, we look to the future and make new goals for ourselves, such as learning a new skill. We've put together some ways to help you if this is one of this year's ambitions, while also supporting local downtown businesses. It's a win-win!
With a new year starting, we look to the future and make new goals for ourselves, such as taking up a new hobby. We've put together some ways to help you if this is one of this year's ambitions, while also supporting local downtown businesses. It's a win-win!
Market Square is a wonderful place to shop. The stores offer unique items, including the latest fashion trends, home accessories, locally made jewellery, fun gift ideas, and so much more! The restaurants are full of fabulous flavours for every taste, including Belgian waffles, a vegetarian buffet, and Mexican cuisine. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as those in Market Square, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
Thrift/Craft Alternative Art Supply is the place to go when starting a new art project, looking to donate supplies, and wanting to find something unique and unexpected. Located in Market Square, this store is a treasure trove of art and crafting materials for whatever projects you might have on the go. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Thrift/Craft, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
Vikki Drummond Art is now open downtown! Located in Fan Tan Alley, this beautiful little shop and art studio is full of creativity and wonderful art pieces. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Vikki Drummond Art, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
Last year was the first proclaimed "Small Business Month." Throughout the month, with the help of our amazing summer students, we wrote almost daily blog posts about various downtown small businesses and their amazing owners. Here is a roundup of those blog posts from 2019, they are so good they deserve a second look!
October is Small Business Month! In the spirit of celebrating small businesses and the hardworking people behind them, let's welcome these new businesses to our community!
It's October which means it's Small Business Month! To kick off Small Business Month, we are introducing you to the project Talking Shop and its creators, Metka and Michelle. Learn about this fantastic initiative to create a community of #supportlocal advocates. Make sure to check out talkingshop.ca and follow TS on Instagram and Facebook!
