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Discover local artists and their incredible work throughout our town. Join us for a celebration of creativity and community.

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Excitement Builds for the 2026 Kincardine Art Crawl

September 11 to 13, 2026

Planning is gaining momentum for the 2026 Kincardine Art Crawl, returning September
11 to 13 for a weekend that transforms downtown Kincardine into a vibrant celebration
of creativity, culture, and community.

New partnerships are forming, familiar favourites are returning, and the 2026 weekend
is quickly taking shape.

Confirmed programming to date includes:
• A curated exhibition by Jennifer Mahood at Grey Matter Beer Company
• Art Battle live painting competition
• The Community Round Robin collaborative art event
• Art Alive Market in Victoria Park
• A Singer/Songwriter Workshop presented by the Lighthouse Blues Festival
• A music-themed art exhibition in collaboration with The Bruce
• Free public workshops hosted at the Walker House Museum
• An exciting new event in development with Kincardine Pride


The Art Alive Market is already filling up, with vendor spaces booking quickly. Artists and
makers are encouraged to secure their spot early.

Reflecting on last year’s inaugural event, organizer Andreah Barker says the response
exceeded expectations.

"We didn't know what would happen when we first imagined the Art Crawl. We simply
put the idea out into the community and people showed up in the most generous ways.
Artists, businesses, creators, event organizers, teachers, and community members.
Everyone brought something wonderful! I can't wait to see what the community builds
this year!"

Additional artist calls, exhibitions, installations, and community activations will be
announced throughout the spring and summer.

The Kincardine Art Crawl is currently welcoming local businesses, sponsors, and
community partners to get involved. Early participation helps expand programming,
strengthen community engagement, and build momentum heading into September.
A refreshed website is now live at  www.kincardineartcrawl.ca , offering early details and
ways to connect. An interactive map is in development and will help visitors plan their
crawl, explore venues, and navigate events across the downtown core.


The excitement is building. Mark your calendar for September 11 to 13, 2026

Published on February 25, 2026

Chums Beer Raises $500 (and Counting!) for Active Living 55+

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Thanks to everyone who shared a can of Chums, our 2024 Kincardine Art Crawl’s signature beer!

We’re thrilled to announce that over 370 cans of Chums have been sold — and we’re donating $500 to Active Living 55+ to support their fantastic work in our community.

This partnership grew out of a great connection between Mike at Grey Matter Beer Company and the Kincardine Art Crawl, with Chums brewed as a way to celebrate local art and community spirit.

But we’re not done yet — more cans are still out there, and we’ll be adding to that donation as more are sold. Every sip helps keep Kincardine’s creative energy flowing!

Huge thanks to everyone who’s supported the Crawl, the brewery, and the artists who make this event so special.

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Published on January 12, 2026

Big news for the 2026 Kincardine Art Crawl!

We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Mahood as our new Artistic Director for next year’s Crawl!

Jennifer is a Toronto-based creative with roots in small-town Ontario. With her grandfather’s old film camera and a lifelong love of storytelling, she’s built a career around fine art photography, art direction, and all things craft and creative.

Now splitting her time between the city and the lakeshore, Jennifer’s bringing her fresh vision back home to help shape the 2026 Kincardine Art Crawl.

Welcome aboard, Jennifer. We can’t wait to see how your creativity helps the Crawl continue to grow and inspire!

Check out Jennifer's profile for more information about her work.

Published on October 19, 2025

Call for Events

We’re starting to plan the 2026 Kincardine Art Crawl — and we want you to be part of it!

Every year, the Art Crawl brings together local artists, musicians, makers, businesses, and creative spaces to celebrate art in all its forms. In 2026, we’re looking to make it even bigger, with more venues, pop-up experiences, and community events throughout town.

If you’re an artist, business owner, venue, or community organizer, this is your chance to get involved.
Whether it’s an exhibition, workshop, live performance, or something totally unexpected, we’d love to hear your idea.

🖼️ Event dates: Sept 11–13, 2026
📍 Location: Throughout Kincardine

👉 Send us an email with your event or get more info at andreahbarker@gmail.com

Let’s make 2026 another unforgettable year for art in Kincardine!

Published on October 7, 2025

What People Are Saying

“Participating in this year’s Art Battle in Kincardine was an absolute blast! The event was super well organized, and it was great to see such a supportive crowd cheering us on. I especially loved seeing younger artists take part, and it was awesome to have a fellow painter from Goderich join in too. The energy was fun and friendly, and the whole experience reminded me why I love Kincardine, because we have such an inspiring and creative community here. If I had one wish, it would be for even more people to come out next year—because everyone is an artist and we all want to see more people sharing their creativity! It’s such a fun time, and the friendly competition makes it even better. I’m already looking forward to next year!”

— Marijke

“The art battle was an exciting event, filled with fun for all ages! The event was well organized, with plentiful art supplies for artists. It was thrilling to see how enthusiastic the crowd was in cheering on the artists. A great community event for all, huzzah! ”

— Lindsay

“I really enjoyed the drawing class that I took during the art crawl. I have never taken a course before and thought this would be a good opportunity to try. And it was! The instructor was so encouraging and helpful. What a great way to explore the arts. I am now looking at taking more art courses so I am so grateful for the opportunity. ”

— Lorie

“Just enjoyed the watercolour workshop so much. It was my first time painting with the medium and the instructor made it so fun and approachable. Since the workshop I have bought some watercolours and am having fun learning. So grateful that the Art Crawl provided this opportunity and opened the door to watercolour painting for me.”

— Anne-Marie

“Participating in this year’s Art Battle in Kincardine was an absolute blast! The event was super well organized, and it was great to see such a supportive crowd cheering us on. I especially loved seeing younger artists take part, and it was awesome to have a fellow painter from Goderich join in too. The energy was fun and friendly, and the whole experience reminded me why I love Kincardine, because we have such an inspiring and creative community here. If I had one wish, it would be for even more people to come out next year—because everyone is an artist and we all want to see more people sharing their creativity! It’s such a fun time, and the friendly competition makes it even better. I’m already looking forward to next year!”

— Marijke

“The art battle was an exciting event, filled with fun for all ages! The event was well organized, with plentiful art supplies for artists. It was thrilling to see how enthusiastic the crowd was in cheering on the artists. A great community event for all, huzzah! ”

— Lindsay

“I really enjoyed the drawing class that I took during the art crawl. I have never taken a course before and thought this would be a good opportunity to try. And it was! The instructor was so encouraging and helpful. What a great way to explore the arts. I am now looking at taking more art courses so I am so grateful for the opportunity. ”

— Lorie

“Just enjoyed the watercolour workshop so much. It was my first time painting with the medium and the instructor made it so fun and approachable. Since the workshop I have bought some watercolours and am having fun learning. So grateful that the Art Crawl provided this opportunity and opened the door to watercolour painting for me.”

— Anne-Marie

“Participating in this year’s Art Battle in Kincardine was an absolute blast! The event was super well organized, and it was great to see such a supportive crowd cheering us on. I especially loved seeing younger artists take part, and it was awesome to have a fellow painter from Goderich join in too. The energy was fun and friendly, and the whole experience reminded me why I love Kincardine, because we have such an inspiring and creative community here. If I had one wish, it would be for even more people to come out next year—because everyone is an artist and we all want to see more people sharing their creativity! It’s such a fun time, and the friendly competition makes it even better. I’m already looking forward to next year!”

— Marijke

“The art battle was an exciting event, filled with fun for all ages! The event was well organized, with plentiful art supplies for artists. It was thrilling to see how enthusiastic the crowd was in cheering on the artists. A great community event for all, huzzah! ”

— Lindsay

“I really enjoyed the drawing class that I took during the art crawl. I have never taken a course before and thought this would be a good opportunity to try. And it was! The instructor was so encouraging and helpful. What a great way to explore the arts. I am now looking at taking more art courses so I am so grateful for the opportunity. ”

— Lorie

“Just enjoyed the watercolour workshop so much. It was my first time painting with the medium and the instructor made it so fun and approachable. Since the workshop I have bought some watercolours and am having fun learning. So grateful that the Art Crawl provided this opportunity and opened the door to watercolour painting for me.”

— Anne-Marie