Date: November 7, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 721 Chemin Riverside, Unit #205, Wakefield, QC (above Nikosi Bistro Pub, entrance at rear)
Wakefield, QC – 100 Mile Arts Network is thrilled to welcome the community to a launch of its brand-new Gallery and Boutique space on November 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This space will serve as a vibrant creative hub where local artists can showcase their work, lead workshops, and engage in professional development activities.
At the event, you’ll experience a thoughtfully curated group exhibition featuring incredible talent from across the region, from the Pontiac to Val-des-Monts, Rupert to Chelsea. Meet the artists in person, hear their stories, and gain insight into their creative processes. Works will also be available for purchase.
Participating artists include:
- Daniel Wakeman, a visual artist and musician who brings his passion for painting, drawing, and print media to life.
- Noël Smith-Sparrow, a self-taught interdisciplinary artist whose expressive paintings draw from deep curiosity and creative experimentation.
- Able Mabel, a photographer capturing the beauty in everyday life with a fresh, unique perspective.
- Tara Mazurk, an artist known for her emotional and thought-provoking drawings.
- And more! A full artist list, including example works, can be found HERE.
The gallery and boutique will be open to the public for select hours following the launch:
| Day | Date | Time |
| Thursday | Nov. 7th | 6-8PM (Launch) |
| Friday | Nov. 8th | 5-8PM |
| Saturday | Nov. 9th | 12-4PM |
| Sunday | Nov. 10th | 12-4PM |
| Thursday | Nov. 14th | 5-8PM |
| Friday | Nov. 15th | 5-8PM |
| Saturday | Nov. 16th | 12-4PM |
| Sunday | Nov. 17th | 12-4PM |
Creating Space for Creativity and Community:
This event goes beyond showcasing art—it is an opportunity for 100 Mile Arts Network to share its vision for a new community space to host workshops, professional development opportunities, and events designed to build stronger connections between artists and the community. Though open for a limited time after the opening, the team will work to have the gallery and boutique open more regularly through the spring and summer. This initiative is part of the Network’s ongoing mission to boost the local arts economy and foster tourism, while providing a platform for the region’s English-speaking artists. This event is made possible with the support of the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.
“Curating this exhibition has been what I call heart-work,” says event coordinator Jennifer Bisson. “It’s an honor and a delight to connect with artists from our vibrant region, including some I’ve known and collected from for over 15 years, alongside thrilling new discoveries. Each artist reflects the immense creative output of the Outaouais.”
The event is free and open to everyone. We’ll have light refreshments on hand, and we invite you to explore the gallery, meet the artists, and celebrate the incredible creativity of the Outaouais region. Join us!
For more information, contact:
Sebastien Molgat
Director of Communications
seb@100milearts.net
(819) 790-9295