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Immerse Yourself in the Cornwall Arts Scene

The arts scene in Cornwall is growing in leaps and bounds. From world-class musicians to exciting theatre to thought provoking visual arts, culture is alive and well along the St. Lawrence.

Music

Just about every music genre can be heard in Cornwall, ranging from pop and rock to celtic, chamber and country music. Cornwall has produced some very well-known music artists and bands, including the Brigadoons, Glengarry Bhoys, Greenwich Meantime and the Barstool Prophets.

Visual Arts

From watercolour to oil to acrylic to mixed media, the focus on arts is often on painters and their craft. To say that Cornwall and region is an undiscovered hotbed of artistic activity would not necessarily be a stretch of the imagination. Dozens of talented artists and photographers call the area home

Film

Cornwall and the surrounding region has been the location of more than a few movies over the past few years.

Theatre

Cornwall is home to several excellent theatre companies, many of which take advantage of excellent local facilities. Cornwall is home to a number of talented actors, playwrights and directors, many of whom participate in local theatre

Arts and Culture

Art Galleries

The Cline House Gallery and Cailuan Gallery are both located in Downtown Cornwall and feature some amazing art by local artists. Your Arts Council is an umbrella organization that publishes an online calendar of arts and culture events. More info: https://yourartscouncil.ca.

Apples and Art Tour

The Apples and Art Tour provides visitors with an opportunity to combine a spectacular autumn drive while visiting over 35 artists and craftspersons in their studios and at heritage sites and museums. The tour is held the last weekend of September and admission is free.

Aultsville Theatre

Aultsville Theatre is a 658-seat theatre located along the shores of the scenic St. Lawrence River, on the campus of the St. Lawrence College. Audiences and performers alike enjoy excellent acoustics, sight lines and ambiance. You can find info on upcoming shows here: www.aultsvilletheatre.com