Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society

Promoted arts in Creemore and surrounding area including: providing arts instruction in the local public school for grades 4 to 8 (approximately 150 students); a community art show where local people each submit a piece of art in a standard format (approximately 160 submissions); Creemore Festival of the Arts (some 5000 attendees) including marquee shows by artists a retrospective on a beloved local artist 50+ artists displaying their art in local businesses and on local porches 20+ artisans in a market two concerts by well known indigenous musicians (Tom Wilson and Aysanabee) Bhangra performance and instruction by Gurdeep Pandur; provide scholarships to local public and high school students; float in local Santa Claus Parade Live Karaoke fundraiser Promoted Chamber music concert (80 attendees); An evening of indigenous music and poetry for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (70 attendees)