Rideau Artist of the Year named in Smiths Falls

The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum is has announced the winners of the 2024 Rideau Artist of the Year competition.

Almost 40 area artists braved the weather on Sept. 7 and 8 in this en plein air competition. This year artists were challenged to share a picturesque vantage point from Combined Lock Station to the Bascule Bridge.

During the opening of the Rideau Artist of the Year Showcase at the Artisan Village, the museum presented Smiths Falls artist Rachel Houlton with the Intermediate Award for a second year, and MaKenna Cleaver with the Youth Award, for the 2024 competition. The Intermediate winner received a prize of $1,000 and the title of Rideau Artist of the Year. The Youth winner received a prize of $200 and a $50 gift certificate to The Craft Witch. Prizes for the Rideau Artist of the Year Competition have been generously sponsored by TD Bank and The Craft Witch.

This diverse showcase of local talent from the competition will be on display for the public at the Artisan Village, 10 Maple Ave at the following times:

Tuesday – Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m .until November 2, 2024.

The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum also invites artists to participate in their next show, the 43rd Annual Art Show. Every November and December, the museum showcases the artistic talents of the region. Amateur and professional artists have the opportunity to display their works together in a special celebration of art and culture during the holiday season, Nov. 10 to Dec. 21. It’s free for artists to apply for the show but those who are selected for the show will be asked to pay a $35 registration fee. Applications are due by Oct. 19, and can be sent electronically from the museum or can be picked up directly at 11 Old Slys Road, Smiths Falls, Wednesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For further information please contact the museum at 613-283 6311 or email heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca.

Submitted by the Town of Smiths Falls