Art on 44 – Information for Participants, Volunteers and Workshop Hosts
The Art on 44 Exhibit & Sale is a one-day curated exhibit taking place the weekend before Mother’s Day. It is an opportunity to celebrate the people who inspire and support us—whether that’s a mom, mentor, friend, or someone who simply makes the world brighter.
NOTE: Please read through the entire page as it contains important information. If you have questions that are not answered here, feel free to send an email to northgrenvilleartsguild@gmail.com.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Green Gables Vines Winery, 1600 Porter Rd at County Road 44, Oxford Station
This interactive event will feature:
- An indoor gallery-style exhibit showcasing NGAG artists
- Plein air painters working outdoors
- 45-minute hands-on workshops led by guild members
- Mosaic Tile Legacy Project painting sessions
- Hourly door prizes
- Optional paint-and-sip experiences and wine tastings
- Basket draw at the end of the event.
Promoting the Show
Help us make Art on 44 a success by promoting it in your own networks:
- Follow, like and share the NGAG Facebook and Instagram pages
- Invite your social media contacts and friends to attend.
Set-Up & Event Schedule
- Friday, 7PM – Grid setup starts.
- Saturday, 9AM – Access to the Winery, artist set up their artwork in their assigned space
- Saturday, 10:30AM – Artwork must be hung and ready.
- Saturday, 11AM – Show opens to the public
- Saturday, 5:30PM – Grid take-down begins
- Dismantle booths and stack grids by the door and be prepared to assist to load vehicles to transport grids to storage
- Bring wire cutters to remove ties and work gloves to move grids to the waiting truck and trailer.
- Assist with general clean-up.
- 6:00 pm – Winery must be fully cleared and returned to its original condition
Parking
- Artists may park in the Winery parking lot during set-up and take-down only
- During show hours,if you are volunteering or staying to enjoy the venue, please park on Porter to keep spaces available for visitors
Insurance
- This event is presented in an exhibit format.
- Vendor insurance is not required.
- While every care will be taken to ensure a smooth and welcoming event, the North Grenville Arts Guild cannot be held responsible for any damage to artwork or display materials. Artists are encouraged to take any precautions they feel are appropriate for their work.
Volunteer Tasks
We’ve done our best to accommodate everyone’s requests and preferences when assigning tasks and timeslots. However, you may notice that you’ve been scheduled for a role or time you didn’t specifically request. Numbers listed beside some names indicate that more than one shift has been assigned.
If your assigned task or timeslot doesn’t work for you, please let us know ASAP—we’ll do our best to adjust the schedule where possible.
| Task Name | Date & Time | Volunteers Needed | Volunteer full name |
| Friday | |||
| Grid pickup. 74 Grids | 7PM | 2 | Sandra Gauthier, James |
| Helping hand with grid pickup | 7PM | 3 | Sandra Gauthier, James, Allan |
| Grid setup, Table and station setup | 7:30PM-8:30PM | 8 | Sandra Gauthier, James, Allan, Brent Keating, Cheryl Turner, Julie Mercier, Brenda Barclay-Smith, Mike Tremblay, Carolynne Doucette |
| Saturday | |||
| Booth setup | 9:00-10:30 | All show participants | |
| Welcome table | 11AM – 1PM | 1 | Donna McEvoy |
| Welcome table | 11AM – 1PM | 1 | Tammy Keith |
| Wrapping table | 11AM – 1PM | 1 | Mariya Pritchard (2) |
| Checkout table | 11AM – 1PM | 1 | Aly Bogie (2) |
| Checkout table | 11AM – 1PM | 1 | Mike Tremblay |
| Door prize person | 11AM – 1PM | 1 | Julie Mercier (3) |
| Floor customer service | 11AM – 1PM | 1 | Marietta Ruhland |
| Floor customer service | 11AM – 1PM | 1 | Elaine Comeau (2) |
| Live Social media | 11AM – 1PM | 1 | Michelle McEvoy (2) |
| Workshop 1 | 11AM – 11:45AM | 1 | Carolyn Stiff (2) |
| Workshop 1 Assist | 11AM – 11:45AM | 1 | Cheryl Turner (3) |
| Workshop 2 | 12PM – 12:45PM | 1 | Lynne Ferguson-Bourguignon |
| Workshop 2 Assist | 12PM – 12:45PM | 1 | Carolyn Stiff (2) |
| Welcome table | 1PM – 3PM | 1 | Mariya Pritchard (2) |
| Welcome table | 1PM – 3PM | 1 | Alanna McKibbon |
| Wrapping table | 1PM – 3PM | 1 | Jennifer Holmes |
| Checkout table | 1PM – 3PM | 1 | Julie Mercier (3) |
| Checkout table | 1PM – 3PM | 1 | Rose Martin (2) |
| Door prize person | 1PM – 3PM | 1 | Debra Simpson (2) |
| Floor customer service | 1PM – 3PM | 1 | Kathy McGuire |
| Floor customer service | 1PM – 3PM | 1 | Neil Kempster |
| Live Social media | 1PM – 3PM | 1 | Michelle McEvoy (2) |
| Workshop 3 | 1PM-1:45PM | 1 | Cheryl Turner (3) |
| Workshop 4 | 2PM – 2:45PM | 1 | Patricia Cameron |
| Welcome table | 3PM – 5PM | 1 | Dawn Bouchard |
| Welcome table | 3PM – 5PM | 1 | Debra Simpson (2) |
| Wrapping table | 3PM – 5PM | 1 | Rose Martin (2) |
| Checkout table | 3PM – 5PM | 1 | Cheryl Turner (3) |
| Checkout table | 3PM – 5PM | 1 | Aly Bogie (2) |
| Door prize person | 3PM – 5PM | 1 | Julie Mercier (3) |
| Floor customer service | 3PM – 5PM | 1 | Joanne Anderson |
| Floor customer service | 3PM – 5PM | 1 | Elaine Comeau (2) |
| Live Social media | 3PM – 5PM | 1 | Catherine Humphrey |
| Workshop 5 | 3PM – 3:45PM | 1 | Mary Moore |
| Workshop 5 Assist | 3PM – 3:45P | 1 | Sandra Gauthier |
| Booth takedown | 5:00PM – 5:30PM | All | All participants |
| Grid takedown, fold and store tables and chairs, and quick cleanup | 5:30PM – 6:00PM | All | All participants |
| Helping hand with grid return | 6:00PM – 6:15PM | 1 | Sandra Gauthier, James, Allan, Brent |
| Grid return | 6:00PM – 6:15PM | 1 | Sandra Gauthier, James, Allan |
Artist Booths
Booth layout:
- Each booth has approximately 24 sq. ft. of hanging space.
- Grids are 6 ft high, arranged 2 grids (4 ft) across.
What to Bring
- Black cloth to cover the back of your grids (landscaping cloth is acceptable)
- Tape or Blu-Tack to secure labels to your artwork
- Binder clips to secure cloth
- Grid hooks or S-hooks for hanging wall art
- Gridwall card and print holders (if selling cards or matted works)
- Shelves or grid hooks for 3D work, plus a secure method to affix work (the guild does not supply shelving)
- Artist name, title, and price on the back of each artwork, in case front labels are moved or removed
- Printed exhibit labels for all pieces prepared in advance
- Printed labels can be obtained at our upcoming guild meeting or by contacting Brenda at creeksideart1@gmail.com
- A PDF of the NGAG labels is also available on the Members Page of the website
Important Notes
- The exhibit will be presented as one cohesive gallery
- Please do not bring personal banners or signage
- No wrapping or bags are required — the guild will provide wrapping paper and small plastic bags for small items (e.g., cards)
- Business card holders (if using) must be securely attached to the grid
How Sales Will Work
During the Event
- Volunteers will be stationed throughout the exhibit to assist visitors:
- Carefully remove artwork from the grids once a purchase is made
- Bring purchased pieces to the checkout (Square / cash table)
- The check out team will use the NGAG Square Reader to process the sale. Artists will be charged a 5% fee to cover admin costs.
- Artists should ensure all work is clearly labelled according to NGAG standards to support smooth and accurate sales.
After the Event
- Following the exhibit, artists who have sold work will receive a list of sold items
- Once all sales have been reconciled and tallied, payments will be sent by e-transfer minus the 5% fee. Our goal is to complete payments within 10 days of the event, whenever possible
This exhibit format allows artists to participate fully while also enjoying the event as visitors or volunteers, and helps create a welcoming, gallery-like experience for the public.
There is helpful information in the Show Information section Members only page of our website, if needed. We’re looking forward to a successful and enjoyable exhibit and sale for everyone. When you’re not on shift, feel free to take part in the plein air painting, enjoy a glass of wine, or simply stroll the winery grounds.
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