Alton Mill Arts Centre

Alton Mill Arts Centre The national award-winning Alton Mill is now a vibrant arts centre featuring some 25 studio artists

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The melding of thick stone walls and timber structure with modern architectural elements make this magnificently-restored heritage building the perfect venue for art lovers from every walk of life. Discover painters, potters, printmakers & photographers, jewellery, glass & textile artists, fair trade gifts and galleries featuring contemporary Canadian and international art in an idyllic waterside

setting. Directions can be found on the website: altonmill.ca/ or by telephoning 519-941-9300
Awards include: Heritage Canada Foundation National Achievement Award for adaptive reuse; Ontario Heritage Trust Community Recognition Award for Built Heritage; Globe & Mail Business for the Arts Partnership Award for Best Entrepreneurial Partnership (with Headwaters Arts); Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals Award of Merit for Adaptive Reuse; Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association Best Arts, Culture & Heritage Experience.

Fall in Caledon is special, and this view from the newly opened Magpies’ Nest is exactly what we need on this stunning d...
10/18/2025

Fall in Caledon is special, and this view from the newly opened Magpies’ Nest is exactly what we need on this stunning day!

Thank you for sharing your pictures with us!

Haley Marfleet has graciously donated this adorable painting to Dufferin Veterinary Hospital for their Silent Auction in...
10/15/2025

Haley Marfleet has graciously donated this adorable painting to Dufferin Veterinary Hospital for their Silent Auction in support of the Farley Foundation. Drop in to 24 Armstrong St. Orangeville to place your bid before October 21, 2025!

What a great opportunity to get into one of Dancing Moon Designs classes!
10/12/2025

What a great opportunity to get into one of Dancing Moon Designs classes!

Spots are still available in my Sunday afternoon drawing class beginning October 19. Visit my website .dancingmoondesigns.ca for more info.

The  has selected this beautiful piece by  for the 2025 SCA Elected Members Juried Exhibition - congratulations!
10/10/2025

The has selected this beautiful piece by for the 2025 SCA Elected Members Juried Exhibition - congratulations!

Find this piece, by the talented  on display at the  as a part of Convergence: Juried Art Exhibition from October 18 - J...
10/10/2025

Find this piece, by the talented on display at the as a part of Convergence: Juried Art Exhibition from October 18 - January 17

10/07/2025

Once an 1880s stone mill, this breathtaking space has been transformed into a thriving hub for artists, makers, and dreamers. From painters and sculptors to jewelers and photographers, every corner hums with inspiration and craftsmanship.

Come explore studios, watch artists at work, and feel the energy of creativity that defines this historic gem. Whether you’re here to shop, learn, or simply be inspired - there’s something magical waiting for you.

📍 Visit the Alton Mill Arts Centre and experience art in motion.
👉 Follow for more behind-the-scenes stories from local creators!

10/03/2025

Step inside Alton Mills and witness a space where ideas come alive, hands shape visions, and every corner tells a story. From paint to sculpture, every artist brings their own magic - together creating a world of inspiration.

✨ Which medium speaks to you the most? Comment below!

Nice article about the annual turtle hatching at the Mill
09/29/2025

Nice article about the annual turtle hatching at the Mill

Share this… Copy Facebook Bluesky Threads Twitter Linkedin Print JSC extends a sincere thank you to artist Lynden Cowan for submitting this story for publication. The Alton Mill Arts Centre is always a very busy place, with art studios, festivals, weddings and special events, but one thing stands ...

5th Orangeville Guides are going to be joining us Alton Mill Arts Centre to do some crafts with our younger visitors tom...
09/27/2025

5th Orangeville Guides are going to be joining us Alton Mill Arts Centre to do some crafts with our younger visitors tomorrow! Don’t worry they won’t forget to bring plenty of Mint Chocolate and Classic Girl Guide Cookies for you to stock up on!

Meet Your Makers | Michelle Eissler Contemporary surrealist Michelle Eissler invites you into a world where imagination ...
09/26/2025

Meet Your Makers | Michelle Eissler

Contemporary surrealist Michelle Eissler invites you into a world where imagination runs free and every brushstroke tells a deeper story.

From bold colours to dreamlike layers, Michelle’s work captures what lies just beyond the ordinary. Each piece is a conversation between the subconscious and reality - and an invitation to pause, reflect, and feel.

You can meet Michelle in person and experience her art at her studio inside the historic Alton Mills Arts Centre.

👉 Plan your visit today and discover why original art is best experienced up close.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to paint and create with wax, now's your opportunity! In collaboration with  and ...
09/25/2025

If you've ever wondered what it's like to paint and create with wax, now's your opportunity! In collaboration with and you can participate in a FREE one-hour workshop introducing Encaustic Arts! Visit altonmill.ca or culturedays.ca to register now!

09/23/2025

✨ Meet Your Makers | Michelle Eissler ✨
Step into the imaginative world of Michelle Eissler, a contemporary surrealist whose work blurs the line between dreams and reality. Her art invites you to pause, look closer, and discover layers of meaning hidden within every piece.

This is the first in our new Meet Your Makers series - where we bring you behind the studio doors at Alton Mills Arts Centre and introduce the incredible talent that makes this community thrive.

🎨 Explore Michelle’s surrealist vision and connect with her story in our full spotlight.

👉 Visit Michelle in her studio at Alton Mills Arts Centre and experience her work in person.

Address

1402 Queen Street
Caledon, ON
L7K0C3

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15199419300

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Arts, History, Environment

The melding of thick stone walls and timber structure with modern architectural elements make this magnificently-restored heritage building the perfect venue for art lovers from every walk of life. Discover painters, printmakers & photographers, jewellery, glass & textile artists, artisanal gifts, outdoor sculptures and galleries featuring contemporary Canadian and international art in an idyllic waterside setting. In the Caledon hills, an hour NW of downtown Toronto, directions can be found on the website: http://altonmill.ca/visit/map_directions/

Awards include: Heritage Canada Foundation National Achievement Award for adaptive reuse; Ontario Heritage Trust Community Recognition Award for Built Heritage; Globe & Mail Business for the Arts Partnership Award for Best Entrepreneurial Partnership (with Headwaters Arts); Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals Award of Merit for Adaptive Reuse; Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association Best Arts, Culture & Heritage Experience.