(July 6, 2026, Bracebridge, Ontario)…Queen’s Hill Consulting is pleased to announce a new partnership with Muskoka Arts & Crafts (MA&C) that reflects a shared commitment to foster individual creativity, support local artists and strengthen the cultural vibrancy of the Muskoka community.
Beginning in Autumn 2026, Queen’s Hill Consulting will provide sponsorship funding for MA&C’s core programming, including its popular Life Drawing, Portrait Drawing, and Crit Night series, allowing standing members to access these offerings for free.
All programs are held at The Chapel Gallery, located at 15 King Street in Bracebridge, and provide artists of all experience levels with opportunities to develop their skills, receive constructive feedback, and connect with fellow members of the creative community.
As part of the sponsorship, Queen’s Hill Consulting will also continue sponsoring the Bill Monk Arts Hobbyist Awards, which will be presented at MA&C’s Annual General Meeting, taking place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Chapel Gallery. The annual event showcases the accomplishments of Muskoka Arts & Crafts administration, recognizes outstanding artists and volunteers, and brings members together to reflect on the previous year’s achievements.
“”Muskoka Arts & Crafts has been inspiring creativity and supporting artists for over six decades,” said Queen’s Hill Consulting’s strategist and owner, Kate Monk. “We’re very excited to invest in programming that encourages artistic growth, builds meaningful connections and, perhaps most importantly, develops greater community engagement for cultural sustainability.”
Monk added that the partnership was developed as part of MA&C’s innovative “Creative Sponsorship Program”, whereby sponsors work closely with MA&C’s team to build mutually beneficial projects.
“We’re delighted to welcome Queen’s Hill Consulting as the sponsor of our Autumn 2026 Core Programming,” said Nichole Kitchen, executive director of Muskoka Arts & Crafts. “Partnerships like this are essential to sustaining a thriving arts community.”
Details regarding the Bill Monk Arts Hobbyist Awards will be announced in the coming weeks.
About Muskoka Arts & Crafts
Founded in 1963, Muskoka Arts & Crafts is one of Ontario’s oldest arts organizations. Through exhibitions, educational programming, artist development, and community events, MA&C promotes excellence in the visual arts while fostering creativity and cultural engagement throughout Muskoka.
About Queen’s Hill Consulting
Queen’s Hill Consulting is a Muskoka-based company specializing in strategic creativity and co-creative project development. The boutique agency works with businesses, not-for-profits, communities and individuals in all sectors to uncover insights, to spark originality and to drive meaningful, lasting impact.
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