The Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre: An artist hub you won’t forget
So you want to get creative. Get your hands messy? Catch a great exhibit? Try a new medium? If any of those things sound appealing to you, you’re going to love the Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre (ICAC). Tucked away in Victoria Park, this community art centre is membership-driven and a welcome relief from the busy, big-city art centres. At the ICAC, they focus on personal connections, welcoming artists of all skill sets and showcasing the talent of southwestern Ontario. The Centre has been an arts hub in Ingersoll for over 50 years, and if you stop by, you'll understand why!
Learn Something New or Perfect Your Craft
“The Centre is a welcoming, inclusive space for people at all stages of their artistic journey,” says Sophie, the arts administrator for the ICAC. With a huge list of classes and programming and more on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to take up a new medium. From rug hooking and fabric art to painting, mixed media, pottery and more, there’s no shortage of classes or skill levels available. The ICAC also houses the Oxford Quilters' Guild, a group of dedicated quilters from Oxford County and beyond! It’s no wonder then why the Centre attracts visitors from as far as Kitchener, Stratford, Shedden and Simcoe. It’s a wonderful artistic getaway with loads of opportunity.
For those who really want to dive in head first to their craft, studio space is available. Regular studio gatherings for members not only allow them to work on their latest project but also to get together socially, learn from each other and have a laugh or two.
ICAC also offer up classes for adults and children alike in a variety of art forms as well as full-week youth arts camp during the Summer. For those looking to bring their kids along, the Centre is located in a prime location. Just steps away from a playground and splash pad as well as a short walk to the Ingersoll Cheese Museum, a visit to the Centre is a wonderful way to get out of the house and engage with the local arts and culture.
Exhibits
The ICAC also inludes a fantastic gallery space, which presents the opportunity for members and non-members alike to showcase their work. For members, selling work in our on-site Artisan Market is another great way to show your work to others in the community and beyond.
For visitors to the Centre, our gallery and Artisan Market are open Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm as well as Saturdays from 1:00 - 4:00pm. Past exhibitions have featured a wide range of artistic mediums, including pottery, fibre and textile art, a range of painting and drawing mediums, sculpture, jewellery, and more!
Connection
At the end of the day, the Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre is all about connection. This inclusive and welcoming arts community at the ICAC provides a space in which adults and youth can connect with art in new ways. There are so many ways to be inspired by the Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre, so don't miss out on the opporunity to develop a creative bond with like-minded artists or simply stop by to appreciate the talented artists of Oxford County and beyond. Be sure to check out the website for upcoming exhibits, classes and events.