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Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days

Name: Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days
Start: 2026-09-20
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Windsor

Toronto-based artist Micah Lexier brings a dog-themed interactive art experience to Windsor on September 20, 2026. Held at ArtSpeak Gallery, the event is part of Ontario Culture Days and features carnival-inspired attractions designed for pet owners and their canine companions. Participants can engage in live drawing sessions and novelty guessing games to support local animal charity.

Date: Sep 20, 2026
Location: Windsor
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Carnival-style age and weight guessing for custom-minted coins
Live drawing activation featuring layered artist portraits
Fundraising for the Farley Foundation to support veterinary care
Dog-friendly interactive exhibits at ArtSpeak Gallery

Micah Lexier's "Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days" transforms the traditional gallery experience into a public, dog-friendly carnival. Making a stop at Windsor's ArtSpeak Gallery, the project aims to bridge the gap between performance art and the community by inviting residents to bring their pets for a day of participation and creative play.

Key attractions include a "carnival guesser" who attempts to predict a pet's age or weight in exchange for a donation. Successful participants receive a custom-minted coin. Another highlight is a layered drawing activation where one artist sketches a dog while a second artist captures a portrait of the first artist at work, a meta-experience Lexier describes as a portrait of the person making the portrait.

Beyond its artistic goals, the event operates as a benefit for the Farley Foundation. This Ontario-based charity helps pet owners provide essential veterinary care for their animals. The project involves local Windsor performing and visual artists to help lead the experience, ensuring the event highlights talent from the host community.

Practical details

Location described by the source: ArtSpeak Gallery; windsorstar.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Windsor

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