Chairing is Caring - Waterdown Village

Outdoor Art Gallery Comes to Waterdown Village

Chairing is Caring is an exciting downtown art project celebrating local artists and telling stories of the diverse communities that are part of Waterdown Village. This summer, you’ll find painted Muskoka chairs in outdoor gallery locations at sponsor businesses bringing vibrancy to our streetscape and providing interesting places to sit and relax.

Each chair focuses on a theme as interpreted by the artist and is tied to a non-profit organization that supports an equity-deserving group. Collectively, the series highlights the compassionate and collaborative soul of our Village.

See a chair you’d love to have in your backyard or at your cottage? Visit Chairing is Caring auction (above) or follow links on each artist’s page to bid. Chairs will be awarded to the highest bidders at the program’s close (after September 15, 2024). Auction proceeds will go to identified charities..

We invite you to Walk Waterdown this summer to experience art in our community. Find chairs. Settle in and enjoy the view from different parts of our neighbourhood. Each chair will display a QR code. When you scan the code, you’ll see the artist’s profile, learn about their design and the organization their chair is supporting. You’ll also have a chance to bid on the chair to win it in a silent auction that will conclude at the program’s close (after September 15, 2024). Auction proceeds will go to identified charities. This is a great opportunity for you to own a unique piece of original art and support a deserving charity.

Sincere thanks to:

The generous businesses that sponsored a chair to help bring art to Waterdown Village streets
BIA event sponsors BLR LLP Professional Chartered Accountants, Birmingham Consulting Inc., Bound Yoga, Sobeys, OM Massage Wellness and Harrington Lane Farms Village Shop
Our paint sponsor, Sherwin Williams Paint for their support and guidance
To Marco Cannella of Prestige Painting for help to finish the chairs with protective coatings
And our media sponsor, Flamborough Today

Congratulations and gratitude to participating artists.

More details coming soon.