Oxtongue Lake Arts & Culture Committee (OLAC)
Key Accomplishments
Oxtongue Lake for Arts and Culture (OLAC) celebrates and promotes the region’s rich artistic
heritage while fostering community engagement through arts, education, and cultural
initiatives. Through partnerships, programming, and community-driven projects, OLAC
continues to bring the creative spirit of the Oxtongue region to life
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Arts Promotion & Programming
Promoted the documentary “Painting the Wilderness of the Oxtongue”
Developed an A.J. Casson–themed hike for the Hike Haliburton Festival
Hosted two Artists’ Day festivals featuring painters, photographers, ceramicists, and other
local artists
Sponsored guest artists as part of the Community Centre speaker series
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Public Art & Heritage
Created and installed a historical outdoor exhibit at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre
Installed four interpretive art history plaques around the lake
Sponsored and funded the mural “Spring on the Oxtongue River’ (Lawren Harris, 1924) at
Algonquin Outfitters
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Community Support & Fundraising
Donated a Swift canoe to support Huntsville Hospital Foundation and Dorset Health Hub
fundraising efforts
Provided financial support for Oxtongue Lake Association community events
Received proceeds from Algonquin Outfitters’ inaugural Paddle Art Competition (2017)
Auctioned two A.J. Casson artist’s proof prints, donated by Margaret Hall
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Publishing & Artist Promotion
Promoted and sold Janine Marson’s limited-edition prints
Published Oxtongue Inspires: Through the Lens of Local Artists from Algonquin to Lake of
Bays, a coffee table book featuring 15 local photographers