What Does a Winter’s Night Hold?
Aurora Cultural Centre Artist Instructors
November 6 – January 25, 2026
Great Hall Gallery | 50 Victoria Street, Aurora
Exhibiting Artists:
Katie Argyle, Annwin Arts, Alex Bhatia, Anni Bretschneider, Jessie Chui, Eva Folks, Karin Foulds, Jing Fu, Golbahar H., Arnold Koch, Karen Levert, Liana Marinelli, Michelle Richards–Clermont, Judy Sherman, Helen Walter
Curated by Anna Vander Heide, Interim Education Manager
Through the eyes of our talented instructors, this exhibition captures the spirit of winter; reflecting family gatherings, holiday traditions, and the warmth that carries us through the season.
This exhibition is on view in Great Hall Gallery (Level 2) from November 6, 2025 – January 25, 2026, and a celebratory reception will be held Thursday, December 4, from 6:30-8:30pm alongside a solo exhibition by Fall artist-in-residence Julia Mobbs in Lower Hall Gallery. Refreshments provided, and remarks commence at 7pm. All are welcome.
Inspired? Come learn directly from the artists behind this inspiring exhibition in our upcoming Winter 2026 Arts Education programs. Brand new programs and workshops this season include Family Watercolour and Keepsake Creations, Intro to Modern Calligraphy, Acrylic Maple Landscape Painting, and more! Registration opens December 8.
Scheduled Programming
Thursday, December 4, 6:30-8:30pm. Celebrate the artists in our two hallway exhibitions with this combined exhibition reception! Refreshments provided, and remarks to commence at 7:00pm. All are welcome.
Winter Artist-Poet Gathering
- Saturday, January 17, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
- Free quarterly meetup for artists and poets in Aurora Cultural Centre’s public galleries. Participants are invited to create spontaneous written or visual responses to the artworks on display. Each gathering begins with 1.5 hours of viewing, social, and creation time, followed by a 30-minute session with the option to present created responses.
- RSVP required