Art on the Dock celebrates its 12th year in 2026 with 23 confirmed artists taking part in the Kennisis Lake Cottage Owners Association (KLCOA) creative extravaganza.
This year’s event runs Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at nine studios.
There will be a total of eight artists at Phyllis Walton’s place at 3520 West Shore Rd. this year. Walton does acrylic painting on canvas and wood.
“As a retired nurse, I took up painting six years ago. With lots of encouragement from fellow artists and courses at the Haliburton School of Art + Design, I’m enjoying painting our beautiful scenes,” she said.
Joining her are Lynda Henry, who does original paintings. Henry said her art journey began nearly 15 years ago, with an evening art class. “Little did I know at the time, that I would develop a passion to create joyful landscapes, florals, and abstract paintings, as well as meeting so many wonderful people along the way.” Her artwork can be found in homes across Canada.
Nicole Bezdikian will be there with her ceramics. She works in stone wear and porcelain and throws the majority of her work on the wheel, but also enjoys handbuilding pieces out of slab. Her work is food safe and fired to 2,200 degrees. She learned the art in 2019 after taking classes at a County studio. She has since built a studio at her home in Burlington.
Meghan Joncas and Brittany Crago will have their decorative paddles in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Christine Gowland does hand-thrown and hand-painted functional pottery, including mugs, bowls, serving platters and appetizer sets. “I use speckled or white stoneware that is dishwasher, microwave and oven safe. Most of my work has a water/coastal theme, as well as flowers. I love taking a basic form and adding custom finishes to it for a one-of-a-kind piece of pottery,” she said.
Barbara Larcina brings her acrylic paintings. She describes herself as an impressionist artist “who is in awe of the beauty of the Haliburton Highlands in all four seasons.” She added the bold colours she finds in nature inspire her to paint and continuously enhance her passion for art.
Megan Marsiglio is a mixed media creator; doing acrylic paintings, and pen and ink with watercolour. She likes florals, nature and animals.
Another stop is 1033 Winkler Rd, with Brian Kalanda and his handcrafted bowls, boxes, charcuterie boards, spoons and more; and photographer Dana McCullen.
Usually behind-the-scenes, Janis Parker will have photos on display at 1622 West Shore Rd. “I took photography as a minor at York University and enjoyed developing my own prints in the Parker Pad and Printing darkroom,” she said. “Travelling has ignited my passion for photography and has allowed me the opportunity to capture some spectacular images from around the globe.” She said it’s a hobby she enjoys and looks forward to sharing with the community.
She will be joined by painters, Janet Trull and David Kerr.
At 2258 Wilkinson Rd, folks can see Jeanette Kling’s paintings alongside Mary Coulson’s paintings and bird carvings.
Carolyn Jones brings her acrylic paintings, woodburning and pillows and scarves to 1009 Wilcox Trail. She’ll be joined by Darren Poncelet, who does wood turning and wood carving.
The remainder of the Art on the Dock tour this year sees Marleen Campbell (oil paintings), and Leslie Fagan (hand-thrown pottery) at 5137 Kennisis Lake Rd. Maryna Lehman, who does vintage crafts, and Ian Ball, a watercolour painter, will be at 1017 Forget Me Not Lane. Rachel Charyk, a landscape oil painter, is on her own at 1007 Baffin Trail. Finally, coloured pencil and acrylic painter, Lynn Miller, and jewellerymaker and encaustic art creator, Marilyn Clayton, are at 1247 Watts Rd.
The AOTD initiative has donated more than $40,000 for Artists in the Schools and Community Haliburton County. For more information on this weekend’s event, go to KLCOA.org
