HfA is excited to announce the Sixth Annual Huntsville Art CRAWL, a free self-guided art tour in and around downtown Huntsville, Muskoka, running from June 1 to August 30, 2026.
Throughout the summer, visitors will create their own free Art CRAWL experience by touring local businesses, galleries & studios which feature exhibits, demos & interactive experiences by local artists. This year’s artists will present a variety of mediums from acrylic, watercolour, photography, printmaking, sculpting and woodworking.
“We’re thrilled to bring back the CRAWL for the 6th consecutive year!” says Artistic Director Dan Watson. “The event keeps growing and we’re so happy to feature many new events and features this year. We encourage everyone to come to downtown Huntsville and explore.”
This year’s event includes 36 different stops featuring the work of 58 artists. Visitors can pick up a Passport at any participating venue, or download it from huntsvilleartcrawl.ca to join the annual Art CRAWL draw. Attendees can visit and receive stickers from at least 5 participating businesses to be entered into the draw for a fabulous prize package. The first 30 people to achieve this will automatically receive $25 in Downtown Dollars, as well as entry into the draw for a chance to win other great prizes. When finished, participants can drop off their completed passports at The Great Vine (36 Main St. E).
This year’s Art CRAWL will feature several exciting new and returning special events:
Walkabout Wednesdays: Every Wednesday in June, 5 PM starting at HfA Studio (58 Main St.)
Join an organized group walk to explore the Huntsville Art Crawl. The tour starts at HfA Studio and ends at a local restaurant or bar. Expect fun surprises, artist visits, prizes, and music.
- June 3: Cheryl Taylor, Brenda Turnour, Dawn Huddlestone
- June 10: Hannah Elizabeth Baker, Tom Doherty and Carol Milne
- June 17: Andrea McCallum, Joyce Effinger and Jerry Friedman
- June 24: Deanna Wagg, Wendy Wallace, Anthony Haley and Jerry Friedman
- More artists TBC
Saturday Demos: Get inspired! Saturday Afternoons from June 12 to June 20
Come and check out Saturday Demos. Local artists will be simultaneously demoing their process each Saturday from 1-4pm in various locations around Downtown Huntsville for a public audience. This is a great opportunity to get a look into the world of these artists and see how they work their magic.
- June 6: Hannah Elizabeth Baker
- June 13: Brenda Behan Turnour
- June 20: Nancy McKinnon & Jerry Friedman
- More artists TBC
2026 Canoe Mural Project: Street Art Edition Presented in Partnership with Algonquin Outfitters.
Now in its 7th year, this unique event blends art, education, and the outdoors into a powerful cultural experience in the heart of Muskoka. On July 1st, 2026, seven artists will transform real canoes into bold, street-art-inspired works influenced by the iconic landscape paintings of Tom Thomson.
The finished works will be exhibited at River Mill Park in downtown Huntsville throughout the summer of 2026, inviting residents and visitors to explore the area while celebrating creativity, local identity, and Canada’s enduring canoe heritage.
National Indigenous Peoples Day: June 21, 4 pm-8 pm, River Mill Park. Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Huntsville on Sunday, June 21st! Immerse yourself in an afternoon of cultural richness and celebration at River Mill Park, starting at 12:00 pm. Enjoy live Indigenous music, captivating storytelling, and peruse the arts and crafts market vendors. Don’t miss the concert with Logan Staats (Mohawk) and his band on the River Mill Park stage. This free event offers an opportunity to learn about the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and rich traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and to honour their important contributions to our local community as we come together for a day of unity and appreciation.
The CRAWL is led by the Huntsville Festival of the Arts with support from the Huntsville Downtown BIA, Cogeco YourTV Muskoka and the Province of Ontario.
For further information and updates, please visit huntsvillefestival.ca or huntsvilleArtCRAWL.ca
Or contact Huntsville Festival of the Arts at [email protected] or 705-788-2787.
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