WORKSHOPS + EVENTS
2027 Landscape Painting Retreat
in Merrickville ON
LOCATION: Maple & Rose 205 Mill St, Merrickville, ON
DATE: April 9-11, 2027
- Welcome drinks and snacks on Friday evening
- Overnight Friday and Saturday
- Painting sessions Saturday and Sunday
- Breakfast and lunch included Saturday and Sunday
To register or for more information, email Holly at hollyannfriesen@me.com
Click HERE for Maple & Rose Workshop 2027 Brochure
2027 Landscape Painting Retreat
on Birch Island
LOCATION: Birch Island, Lake of the Woods, ON
DATE: August 13+14 OR 16+17, 2027
- 9am-5pm
- Includes coffee/tea, lights snacks and family style lunch
- Last day ends at 6 pm with a cocktail reception
Hosted by Marisa Curatolo. To register or for more information, email Marisa at marisacuratolo@icloud.com
2026 Painting the Landscape: Studio & Plein Air Workshop with Holly Ann Friesen
LOCATION: The Canadian Canoe Museum, Peterborough, ON
DATE: Saturday & Sunday, October 24-25*SOLD OUT & 26-27*SOLD OUT , 2026
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- All painting supplies are included; participants are encouraged to bring their own sketching equipment.
To register or for more information, click HERE.
2026 Landscape Painting Retreat
on Birch Island
LOCATION: Birch Island, Lake of the Woods, ON
DATE: August 10+11*SOLD OUT OR 13+14*SOLD OUT, 2026
- 9am-5pm
- Includes coffee/tea, lights snacks and family style lunch
- Last day ends at 6 pm with a cocktail reception
Hosted by Marisa Curatolo. To register or for more information, email Marisa at marisacuratolo@icloud.com
EVENTS
2026 Similkameen Artist Residency
When: October 1 - 15, 2026
Where: Keremeos, BC
Details: Holly will be working on a specific project during this Residency, you can follow along on Instagram
2026 Art de Vivre Expo
When: June 26, 27, 28, 2026
Where: Le Verger de Hudson, Hudson, Quebec
Details: Holly will be presenting new work at this expo showcasing art, antiques and sustainable living at le verger de Hudson
2026 Gibraltar Point Residency
When: April 27-May 4, 2026
Where: Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts, Toronto
Details: Holly will be working on a specific project during this Residency, you can follow along on Instagram
2026 Builder in Residence:
From Shoreline to Studio: Exploring Canada's Landscapes Through Abstract Art
When: May 14-31, 2026
Where: The Canadian Canoe Museum, Peterborough
Note: No programming on Sundays and Mondays (with the exception of May 31)
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Details: Holly Ann will create two original works during the residency. One painting will be featured at the Museum’s annual Lakeside Gala while the other will remain at The Canadian Canoe Museum as part of the Builders in Residence Program.
Price: Included with the cost of admission
2026 The Concourse by Elevation Gallery (POSTPONED)
When: POSTPONED
Where: Elevation Gallery in Canmore, Alberta
Details: Solo Exhibit Opening June 20th