ECOOAA Fall Retreat

Galilee, Arnprior | October 20-22 / 2025

I was delighted when the members of the ECOAA (East Central Ontario Art Association) invited me to attend and give a painting demonstration for the participants at their 3rd Annual Fall painting Retreat held at the Galilee resort on the Ottawa River in Arnprior, over three days.

As it was, the weather was mixed, but the fall colours were magnificent. I was pleased to know quite a number of the artists from my instructing days, art shows and other painting events along the way. The painting Weathering Beauty was my demonstration during the Retreat from a blank canvas.

The Galilee Annual Retreat is only one of a number of ECOAA artist events held each year in Eastern Ontario. Their members find the experience important to stay informed, learn new painting techniques, and practice their art. ECOAA runs several art shows as well. Always popular, the Mystery of the Park at the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre is just concluded.

I am proud to be an Ottawa representative for ECOAA, having been a long-time member. For more information, please see www.ECOAA.ca