Public Art Tours
Celebrate local talent showcasing the importance of the Grand River and Lake Erie to Haldimand County through art.
The PATH – Public Art Tour Haldimand (formerly Paddle Art Tour Haldimand) is a celebration of our local talent and the importance of the Grand River and Lake Erie to Haldimand County. Local artists are using wooden paddles—hand made by high school students in Caledonia and Dunnville—to create art portraying the area’s natural landscapes, wildlife, history and much more.
You can follow the PATH phase 1 by downloading the map, bringing your camera or smartphone and finding the Paddles throughout Haldimand County – visit one or check out them all!
PATH 2023
Project Coordinator: Gina Wilson-McIntee
To see more of Gina’s work or to contact her please visit:
Gina’s Website, Facebook or Instagram.
Laura Ashthorpe
Laura lives with her husband and two children in Fisherville. Aside from her college years, Haldimand county has always been her home, and art has always been a part of who she is.
Since being retired due to disability, Laura has immersed herself into art to keep busy. What better way to show who she is and support her community than using art to showcase the community that we live in and love.
Cheyanne Bertrand
Cheyanne decided to make a submission to this project because she wanted to show her children that it is never too late to do what you love. Cheyanne has been admiring this project ‘from a far’ over the past few years with envy and continued to hope that one day she could be a part of it. she is relatively new to sharing her art with others, and felt this was the perfect project to showcase her bright bold painting style in a way that benefits our community and brings people together through the arts. Cheyanne and her children love spotting all the beautiful paddles when they are out exploring around Haldimand County.
Take a look at Cheyanne’s art here:
- cheyannebertrandart.ca
- Instagram @cheyannebertrandart
- Facebook Group – Cheyanne Bertrand Art
Angela Bonitatibus
Angela enjoys living and working in Haldimand County.
She is currently exploring water colour, pen and ink and acrylic painting.
Angela continues her art education through online tutorials and self study.
She is grateful to be a part of the Path Project and a community of Vibrant Artists.
Sarah Butcher
Creative contests reveal Sarah’s competitive side. As an amateur artist, she looks for opportunities to push herself; PATH Phase 3: Bridging Communities was a chance to grow.
“Into the Woods” is based on a photograph from Sarah’s childhood in rural Cayuga. She experimented with a different style to convey the sense of a memory. This piece is meant to inspire families to go explore Haldimand’s woodlands – there is always wonder, learning, and beauty to be found.
While Sarah did not pursue post secondary training, she continues to be a supporter of fine arts. She is open to commissions and always enjoys a challenge.
Now residing and raising her family in Jarvis, Sarah is trying to pass along her “art eyes” to appreciate the surrounding county and its Creator. Sarah thanks you for following our paddle journey, and to all the community hands who have transformed a tree into a public art installation!
Instagram: @greeneyes.andthumbs.creative
Eirlys Evans
Eirlys is a student in Haldimand County.
She is Nine years old. Eirlys loves to make art, do crafts and swim. Her favourite movie is Jurassic Park.
Having the opportunity to participate in the Path Paddle Project has made her very happy.
Andrea Johnston
Andrea is a Dunnville resident, who advocates for arts within her community. Andrea decided to be part of Bridging Communities because it brings community through the arts!
Jessica Vander Vegte
Jessica is from the outskirts of Cayuga, she has been passionate about art for as long as she can remember! When Jessica read about the PATH: Bridging Communities in the newspaper she got very excited for the opportunity to be able to showcase her own perspective of our beautiful county.
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