Festivals & Events

December 9, 11 to 3pm 

The artists, galleries and restaurants are opening our doors on December 9th to invite the community to the Creative Simcoe Street Christmas event. This holiday shop and support this amazing community of local artists that work and create along Simcoe Street in Collingwood.    

Check out the amazing work of over 30 local artists and galleries by visiting:  

Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts shop & gallery, featuring fine crafts and gifts. Opening reception for the Winter’s Gift Exhibit showcasing 13 BMFA member artists from 1pm to 3pm at 65 Simcoe.   

Press Room Gallery, Ann Clifford Exhibit, 65 Simcoe 

Tjalling Photography, Press Room Mezzanine, 65 Simcoe 

Alexander Art School and Art Supplies, 77 Simcoe  

Scarlet Gallery, 2nd floor, 77 Simcoe 

Tremont Building, 1st and 2nd floor, 80 Simcoe Street 

While at Tremont Studios stop in at Poppy’s French Bistro for a wonderful brunch. 

After you are done shopping, join the artists for a drink at Black Bellows. 

Creative Simcoe Street is an arts and entertainment district in downtown Collingwood.  The area is home to over 30 independent and artistic businesses – including 18 artists’ studios, a black box theatre, a dance studio, an art supply store and arts school, an arts foundation, fine crafts and gifts, several galleries and hip indie restaurants. Located one block east of Hurontario St. in Collingwood, Ontario  

The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts (BMFA) is a charitable organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the arts through creative and education opportunities for artists in Southern Georgian Bay Region. Founded 47 years ago, the BMFA promotes the work of 200 members through 30 annual community events, workshops, art talks, and art shop/ gallery in Collingwood.  

Creative Simcoe Street is home to many fantastic outdoor events – both on the street and at Tremont Square; from art and craft fairs, long table dinners, concerts, as well as theatrical performances. Indoor events are happening all year, from artist open houses and receptions at the many studios to award ceremonies at the BMFA.  Also be sure to check the exciting schedule at Simcoe Street Theatre.