Well known Canadian painters such as: Group of 7 artist A.Y. Jackson, Canadian war artist and National Gallery Director Charles Comfort, Ralph Burton and Maurice Haycock often visited the area in the 1950s-60s and some of their art is illustrated in the Heritage Artists section of this website. Today, a number of local artists live in the area whose art is presented under Contemporary Artists as are a growing number of visiting artists who are presented under Visiting Artists. |