Annual Cognashene Association Events

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ART ON THE ROCKS© began in 1991 on “Aunt Edna’s Island/Artists Island” in the Hangdog Channel in Cognashene. The year after a very windy show day, in 1997 it was moved to Maxwell/Whalen Island on the main Muskoka landing Channel. (M42 on CCA map or GPS 44o55’17.7”N 79o55’00.1”W).

ART ON THE ROCKS© is the Cognashene Community's summer art gallery this year showcasing the work of local artists. It's the perfect opportunity for the community to get together with talented artists and artisans who express their love of Georgian Bay. The exhibition is generally held on the last Sunday in July, a week before Simcoe Day weekend.

The Cognashene Cottagers Association last sponsored the 29th annual Art-on-the-Rocks© on July 28, 2019. In 2020 and 2021, the CCA board decided against holding the event. and in 2022, for the first time in 30 years, we canceled due to predicted all day thunderstorms. Hopefully, this year the weather and the pandemic cooperate and the 30th Art on the Rocks© can make a comeback on July 30, 2023.

The organizers and the board have proposed a modified show this year emphasizing local artists who can transport themselves to and from the event. If you're interested in exhibiting in this year's ART ON THE ROCKS© the cost to participate is $75. If you are interested in participating or know someone is who is a talented artist, please contact Catherine Gillespie 716.517.0855 or 705.756.1621 (summer) or communityevents@cognashene.com.

If you're interested in exhibiting in this year's Art on the Rocks, complete the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM.

Stay tuned. There are more pictures and stories to come »

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Stay tuned. There are more pictures and stories to come »

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Once a week (usually), during the summer months (generally), the "Ladies of Cognashene" get together for a bit of informal socializing. The location changes weekly, the crew showing up at the dock is never the same, and in true "Mother Nature" style, you just never know what kind of weather you may need to boat through to reach this weekly destination. One thing you can always be sure of though...you will have fun!

These gatherings has been evolving over many years and quite often the invitations reach further afield. Friends have been hosted from Go Home Bay as well as Honey Harbour, and once in a while a wonderful vender will show up selling their wares...jewelry, clothing, beauty products, accessories.

Many may consider an island, or water access only, cottage community to be one of solitude and seclusion. Cognashene is anything but. With all the activities that get planned over the summer (and a few winter) months, as well at these weekly parties, there is always something going on. That said, if a bit of quiet is what you are after... just raise your glass instead of clink!

Check out the accompanying photos of gatherings small and large, some from years ago and others taken just this past summer. For more information, feel free to email Nancy Bennett.