Upcoming Events & Projects
Any of my upcoming galleries, vendor shows and events will be updated and listed on this page.
You can also take a peek at my current projects, the creation of commissioned artworks and new original artwork, coming soon!
OPEN AIR DUNLOP
SATURDAY JUNE 24TH
Sunshine, beautiful weather and lots of fun activities will be happening this summer in downtown Barrie. While you’re supporting local you’ll be able to freely roam the newly constructed streetscape and participate in the many activations occurring downtown. There is so much going on, you shouldn’t miss out!
Head downtown on June 24th for Barrie's Troubadour Festival! A day filled with great family-friendly live music and pollinator week! I will have a booth set up on Dunlop Street and will be hosting an interactive painting experience, so come by on June 24th and express yourself through art & colour!
kempenfest BARRIE
AUGUST 4TH - 7TH
Join me from August 4th to 7th for this years 51st annual Kempenfest Arts & Crafts Festival; one of Ontario's largest outdoor arts, crafts, and music festivals! Kempenfest 2023 promises to be the biggest and best festival ever and it is shaping up to be a fantastic celebration of reconnecting with our community of art and music lovers.
Drop by my booth this year to shop my exclusive Kempenfest offerings and a whole new collection of original artworks! Hope to see you there!
Artist designed TRAFFIC CABINET Wraps
COMING THIS FALL!
Barrie has selected a handful of artists to create original art, inspired by the subject of "movement". The wrapped cabinets will be located at prominent locations throughout the city. The artwork will be displayed in the City of Barrie which is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg people, which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy.
Check out my traffic cabinet design; a digital illustration inspired by "movement - through the seasons", each side of the cabinet shows a season in colour; Spring, Summer, Fall Winter.
Currently on display
Want to see my work in person? Browse my work that is currently on display in Barrie to see my work up close & in person.
Bayside Variety Seasonal Artist
Bayside Variety Kitchen + bar
UNTIL THE END OF JUNE
Head over to Barrie's favourite new local eatery Bayside Variety, located at 150 Dunlop Street E, to view a collection of my currently available original paintings, showcased on the walls of the restaurant!
See a painting you connect with? Post a photo to social media and tag @ryleyjamesart and you will receive a 10% discount that you can use towards the purchase of any of my original works, until the end of June!
BARRIE'S HISTORIC FAB TRAY MURAL INSTALLATION
NOW INSTALLED!
Head down to the alleyway next to P_ZZA, to view Barrie's new mural installation! 16 local artists, including myself, have designed and created our own unique, hand painted Fab Tray, to honour an old Barrie business in a new & creative way!
