Since retirement from the railroad in 2007, Ken has been active in several volunteer positions in the local community and beyond, including the past 11 years as a director on the board of the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation. There he has held the positions of Vice-Chairperson 2009-2010, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2010-2012 and Secretary 2012-2019.

Melissa is a bookkeeping and payroll professional with a background in Business Administration and a love for creativity and community. A resident of South Simcoe, she enjoys fibre arts, including embroidery, knitting, and weaving, and has a passion for music.

Melissa is excited to support local artists and help foster a vibrant arts community through her involvement with the South Simcoe Arts Council.

After retiring from her teaching career, Donna began painting the plants she grew in her garden, using precise botanical watercolours. She later progressed to painting farm animals and, more recently, birds. She especially loved painting her own cows, dogs, cats, and fowl. Today, Donna enjoys working in both oils and watercolours.

In 2014, 2015, and 2021, Donna exhibited in the McMichael Autumn Art Show in Kleinburg, as well as in many Studio Tour King, Schomberg Street Gallery, and other art shows. She has received awards at several of these exhibitions.

@donnagreensteinart

I create wheel-thrown fine porcelain dinnerware and gifts. My work has been exhibited and sold through galleries and stores, including the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery.

I enjoy working with fine porcelain because of its purity, strength and durability. From its distinctive "whiter-than-white, baby-powder" feel to its incredible strength when kiln-fired at very high temperatures, porcelain has a unique beauty and character.

My work explores the natural relationship between true form and the fine touch. I love creating pieces that invite you to look closely, hold them in your hands and experience their honest beauty through everyday use.

FINE Porcelain by Debra Gibbs

Facebook: facebook.com/dgpottery
Email: dgpottery@rogers.com
www.linked/dgpottery
Phone: 519-939-7414

Patricia Vega is a visual artist based in Mansfield, Ontario. Originally from Mendoza, Argentina, she holds a BFA in Printmaking from the National University of Cuyo and studied Graphic Design at Humber College.

Patricia has been actively exhibiting her work in Canada and internationally since 1990. Her practice includes printmaking, cyanotype, and mixed media, and she also teaches hands-on cyanotype workshops, sharing her passion for creativity and experimentation with others.

Patricia is honoured to be part of the South Simcoe Arts Council (SSAC) and looks forward to contributing her creative, artistic and design experience to support its growth and development. She sees SSAC as a valuable hub where local artists, crafters and art enthusiasts can connect, learn, grow and inspire one another.