photo by Allison Mae Photography
Bringing people together through art and culture.
about us
Creative Tides Arts Collective is a not-for-profit arts organization based on Wolfe Island, Ontario. We create and present arts and cultural experiences that bring artists and audiences together, with programming that draws from Wolfe Island, Kingston and beyond.
Our work includes Skylla and the Wolfe Island Holiday Village, alongside new projects and collaborations as Creative Tides continues to grow.
We believe in the value of gathering, experiencing art together, and creating space for artists and ideas to be seen, shared and explored.
We envision a Wolfe Island where arts and culture continue to thrive, where artists are supported and encouraged to explore new ideas, and where people have opportunities to experience art in ways that are engaging, unexpected and memorable.
Creative Tides wants to contribute to a strong and evolving creative community on the island while building connections with artists, audiences and communities in Kingston and beyond. We see a future with more opportunities to create, collaborate, gather and experience the arts together.
vision statement
Creative Tides Arts Collective creates and presents arts and cultural experiences on Wolfe Island. We work with artists from Wolfe Island, Kingston and beyond to create opportunities to share their work, explore ideas, reach new audiences and take part in creative projects and events.
Through our programming, we aim to support artists, encourage artistic exploration and create experiences that bring people together. We value collaboration and work alongside artists, community members, local businesses and organizations to contribute to the cultural life of Wolfe Island while continuing to develop new projects, partnerships and opportunities for the future.
mission statement
our values
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Artists are at the heart of Creative Tides. We believe artists should have opportunities to share their work, explore new ideas and connect with audiences. We aim to build relationships with artists that are respectful, supportive and recognize the value of their work.
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We believe there should be room for new ideas, experimentation and the unexpected. We want Creative Tides to be a place where artists can take creative chances and where audiences can encounter work that sparks curiosity, conversation and new ways of seeing things.
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Art has an incredible ability to bring people together. We create experiences that invite people to gather, participate and connect, whether they have been part of the arts community for years or are experiencing something for the first time.
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We believe the best things rarely happen alone. We value working alongside artists, community members, businesses, organizations and creative partners, bringing different ideas and perspectives together to make our work stronger.
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We want the experiences we create to feel welcoming and accessible. We consider how people can participate in and experience our programming, and we are committed to continuing to learn, listen and improve as Creative Tides grows.
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Wolfe Island is our home and an important part of who we are. We value the island's creative community, its distinct character and the people and organizations already contributing to its cultural life. We want our work to add to that landscape while creating connections with artists and audiences from Kingston and beyond.
Our values guide how we develop our programming, work with artists and partners, and contribute to the communities we are part of.
land acknowledgement
Creative Tides Arts Collective is based on Wolfe Island, traditionally known as Kawehnóhkwes tsi kawè:note, Long Island Standing.
We acknowledge that the island and surrounding waters are part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek Peoples, who have lived, travelled, gathered and cared for these lands and waters since long before the arrival of settlers.
As an arts organization that brings people together on Wolfe Island, we recognize the responsibility that comes with creating and gathering here. We are committed to continuing to learn about the history of this place, to listening to Indigenous voices, and to building relationships with respect and care.