Norfolk Studio Tour & Exhibition 2026

Presented by Lynnwood Arts

Melissa Stickl’s shared barn studio. Photo: Melissa Stickl

County-Wide Studio Tour, Exhibition and Related Events

Free Self-Guided Tour in Norfolk County
September 26 & 27, 2026 | Saturday, 10–5pm | Sunday, 12–4pm
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Exhibition at Lynnwood Arts Centre, Simcoe
September 17 – December 5, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 17, 5–7pm
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26 artists across 20 studio stops in Norfolk County, ON.

The Norfolk Studio Tour (NST), organized by Lynnwood Arts, is a self-guided tour experience that invites visitors to explore the creativity and talent of local artists at their own pace. The tour offers a unique opportunity to meet artists in person, in their studios, learn what inspires their work, and engage in meaningful conversations. Inclusive of a 3-month long exhibition at Lynnwood Arts where each selected artist will present artwork of their choosing, this tour and its extended exhibition, showcase the depth and diversity of artists across our county.

Participating Artists

Look for the Yellow Signs!

Lynnwood Arts will be extending their regular weekend hours to be open an hour before and after each tour date.

Jonas Stonkus working in his artist studio, Photo: John Walker

Related Programming

NST Public Opening Reception
Thursday, September 17, 5–7pm
Lynnwood Arts, Simcoe
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The official launch of this year’s Norfolk Studio Tour is our Public Opening Reception. This year’s reception will be hosted one week in advance of the NST tour dates for visitors to have an opportunity to preview featured works by participating artists on this year’s tour. NST artists will be present for the Opening Reception and welcome conversations about their work.

There is no cost to attend; all are welcome. All work created by NST artists present in the exhibition spaces will be available for sale from the opening reception until the last exhibition date.

This event will be specially catered by local caterer Tracy Winkworth with sponsored wines from Henry of Pelham Winery and Craft Beers from Red Barn Brewing.

Curated Routes: A Family-Friendly Route Planning Evening
Friday, September 25, 4–8pm
Lynnwood Arts, Simcoe
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Not sure where to start your tour route for the Norfolk Studio Tour Weekend? Interested in making some break stops along the way? Planning to focus on Norfolk’s local painters, potters, sculptors, or mixed media artists only? We can help you plan the perfect curated route!

Please join us at Lynnwood Arts throughout an evening of drop-in tour planning where our Curator, Director, and local volunteers will be able to help you plan just the right route for a half day, full day, or entire weekend-long tour.

Refreshments, printed maps, digital map support, and colouring pages for the kids will be available!

High Tea with Joy Bakery & Café – A Lynnwood Tradition
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Seating Times: 11am, 1pm & 3pm (maximum of 12 people per seating)
Lynnwood Arts, Simcoe
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To purchase tickets and reserve your seat, please visit Joy Café and Bakery at 126 Robinson St., Simcoe or reach them by phone at (519) 420-9999.

Lynnwood Arts is proud to host High Tea, a one-day event spread across three separate seating times. At 11am, 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, October 3, you are invited to take a seat in our café room, share small treats made in-house by Joy Café & Bakery, wander the exhibition spaces, and share in conversations with community.

All are welcome—tickets and reservations must be placed in advance.
Tickets are $60 with 15% going towards future programming at Lynnwood Arts.

Sukhvir (Sue) Hammond’s artist studio, Photo: S.K. Hammond

About Lynnwood Arts

Lynnwood Arts Centre has been Norfolk County’s cultural home since 1974—a place where art is made, celebrated, preserved, and shared with everyone. Central to our mission is celebrating Canadian artists, through exhibitions, workshops, events, and educational programs. Lynnwood Arts houses a permanent collection of over 800 works by some of Canada’s most celebrated artists, including Alex Colville, William Ronald, Tom Hodgson, and Robert Cadotte. Read more about Lynnwood Arts.

Land Acknowledgement

Lynnwood Arts serves as a dynamic gathering place where community and creativity are celebrated within the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We acknowledge that we have the responsibility to honour and respect the four directions, the lands, waters, plants, animals, and our ancestors who walked before us. Read the full land acknowledgement.

Lynnwood Arts
21 Lynnwood Avenue
Simcoe, ON N3Y 2V7
www.lynnwoodarts.ca
director@lynnwoodarts.ca
curator@lynnwoodarts.ca
(226) 534-9775

Facebook: Lynnwood Arts
Instagram: @lynnwoodarts

Accessibility:
Lynnwood Arts is fully accessible. For more information, visit here.

Image Descriptions:
1. Center aisle of a brown studio barn with string lights, circle tables and chairs in the middle with multiple artworks hung on each side of the walkway.
2. A man sitting on a stool working at a workbench in a wooden building with lots of tools and metalworking supplies around him.
3. Upper floor of a white carriage house interior showing a comfy chair and easel in the centre with a large abstract painting on the easel. On each wall behind, there are two long shelves holding black framed abstract paintings for sale.

A sincere thank you to our foundational sponsor, Dr. Lisa-Marie Austen. Thank you to Mayor Amy Martin, Norfolk County Councillors and Staff. Thank you to Red Barn Brewing, Henry of Pelham Winery and Tracy Winkworth Catering.