Art Fresco Archives

the word VILLAGE in large letter along a fenced patio area in Belmont Village at dusk, with patio lights shining and patio tables in the background

10 Fun Things to Do this Civic Holiday Long Weekend

From waterparks and butterflies to festivals and contemporary art – there’s a lot happening this Civic Holiday long weekend in Waterloo Region! Check out our list of fun things to do.

a pair of leather crafted earrings and a brass necklace with an Indigenous Thunderbird symbol on it, lying on a wooden dish atop of a colourful piece of multi-coloured and patterned material

Listening, learning, and reflecting: the Indigenous-owned businesses of Waterloo Region

Art Fresco, Featured

Mulberry Design, Little Wolf and the Willow, Morningstar Designs and Luke Swinson Art are just a few local Indigenous entrepreneurs who are building their businesses in Waterloo Region and are connecting with settlers and Indigenous peoples across the world.

a view of the empty patio at Wildcraft Grill & Bar in Waterloo on a sunny day with the table umbrellas up

Patios are springing up in Waterloo Region

Art Fresco, Featured

The patios in the Charcoal Group of Restaurants have been open since February 25, according to managing partner Jody Palubiski. More than ever during the pandemic, patios have become a critical part of a restaurant’s business model.

Local artist Alanah Jewell connects to her Indigenous roots through art

Art Fresco, News

KitchenerToday.com – Alanah Jewell paints her own designs and sells them as part of her studio, Morningstar Designs. In less than three years, she’s also painted murals featured across Waterloo Region. Jewell also contributed two painted picnic tables for Explore Waterloo Region’s Art Fresco project

Graphitti wall by Bruno Smokey located in downtown Kitchener. It is brightly coloured and features a robotic character

DISCOVER DOWNTOWN KITCHENER’S NEW ART WALK

Art Fresco, Featured

The artistic heart of Downtown Kitchener remains steady and is shining brighter than ever thanks to some new additions to Downtown Kitchener’s Art Walk. This self-guided walk is a collaboration between the Downtown Kitchener BIA, and the Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery.

EATS, DRINKS AND ART FRESCO – HOW TO SPEND A PERFECT DAY IN ONTARIO’S WATERLOO REGION

Art Fresco, What's Happening

TravelMammal.com – A day filled with delicious grub, refreshing drinks and stunning art on a beautiful sunny day with friends? Sign me up! Ontario’s Waterloo Region took a bold step and decided to combine both art and food. and recently launched the Art Fresco Public Art Project.

mother and small daughter sitting together at a campfire at Snyder's Family Farm in North Dumfries, and roasting marshmallows

14 Ways to Enjoy the Last Long Weekend of Summer in Waterloo Region

Art Fresco, What's Happening

The Labour Day Weekend is full of fun things to see and do in Waterloo Region, so grab your mask and get ready to have some fun!

Dining “Art” Fresco

Art Fresco, Featured, What's Happening

There’s nothing quite like sitting around a table with family and friends and having great conversations over a delicious meal. Now, take that same table, have it painted by a talented local artist, place it on one of our region’s fabulous patios, and you have the recipe for the Art Fresco Project.