Kingston Art Tour 2025 Set to Inspire Across the Region
The second annual Kingston Art Tour returns October 4–5, 2025, transforming Kingston and the surrounding region into a vibrant celebration of creativity. From pre-teens showing their first works to seasoned artists at the peak of their careers, this self-guided tour offers an unforgettable journey through studios, cafés, and community spaces in Kingston, Barriefield, Glenburnie, Sydenham, and Battersea.
With more than a dozen venues to explore, the tour features painters, sculptors, filmmakers, textile artists, doll makers, and photographers. Highlights include:
The final showing of acclaimed painter Robin Laws Field at Pedal Works Café & Studios.
Youth theatre, poetry, and creative writing sessions with Bruce Kaufman and Meg Freer.
Martial arts and swordplay demonstrations from Tallack Martial Arts and Ironwood Sword School.
An all-day music jam led by Dave Gervais & friends.
Hands-on workshops: Ukrainian spirit dolls with Judith Popiel, stitchery with Drag Queen Gila, steampunk sewing with Marina, and much more.
Featured Venues & Artists:
Glenburnie Studios – Art in Motion live portrait painting, Happy Chicken paintings, and demos from Tallack Martial Arts & Ironwood Sword School.
Pedal Works Café & Studios – Karen Rochon, Charlie McGowan, Joyce Groot, and Robin Laws Field’s final exhibition, plus award-winning chocolates from Centre & Main.
The Wherehouse (12 Cataraqui St.) – Indie filmmaker Lauren Thomas & Frankee Makes Things.
1512 Clover St. – Realist painter Ann Decker.
204 Mowat Ave. – Doll maker Liz Schell, painters Alice Hinther & Alice Soulodre.
Arbour Heights Studio (690 Arbour Crescent) – Abstract works by Jo-Anne Gazo-McKim.
Kingston Community Arts & Design (77 Princess St.) – Founder Karen Pepperkorn.
Carolyn Barnett Studio (14 Richard St.) – Hand-felted clothing & knit artwear.
Barriefield Studio – Painter Barb Carr & photographer David Craig.
36 Hatter St. Studio – Collective show with Michelle Reid, Alice Melo, Adele Webster, Holly Flynn, Monika Rosen, Nadine Baker, Stacey Robb & the Kingston Fibre Artists.
Glocca Morra Studio (2126 Cole Hill Rd., Glenburnie) – Painter Rhonda Evans.
1022 Mozart Lane, Sydenham – Painters Jewel Denison & Armell Leblanc, with upscaled fashion by Susan Halle.
WILD ART WALK (Milburn Creek Nature Reserve, Battersea) – Part of Battersea Pumpkin-Fest, combining art with nature.
Event Date & Time: Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5, 2025
All day – self-guided tour
Event Location:
Multiple venues across Kingston, Barriefield, Glenburnie, Sydenham & Battersea.
Event Cost: FREE – Donations to support local arts initiatives welcome.
The Kingston Art Tour is more than an art crawl—it’s a celebration of community, culture, and creativity. Whether you’re drawn to painting, performance, music, or hands-on workshops, this event invites you to discover local talent, meet artists face-to-face, and be inspired by the region’s incredible creative energy.
