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What you thought of Six Degrees Muskoka
Survey Says
The people have spoken. Muskoka needs more initiatives supporting the arts community and its youth, according to a feedback survey in the wake of the Six Degrees Muskoka pilot project which took place from June to September of this year.
Close to 120 people participated in the wide-ranging feedback survey, available online from mid-September to early [...]
Share your memories of the Queen’s Hotel
Examiner (Oct. 2009)
Architect Don Skinner, who is spear- heading the restoration of the old Queen’s Hotel on Manitoba Street in Bracebridge, is seeking information from residents about the building’s colourful history.
“If only these walls could talk,” said Skinner. “This building has a fascinating history, and we want to learn everything we can about it in order to [...]
Six Degrees looks ahead at what’s to come
What's Up Muskoka (Oct. 2009)
Six Degrees Muskoka, located in downtown Bracebridge, looks back on the summer’s seven themed exhibits, 90 digital animation classes, and 600 art installments fondly. So do the residents of Muskoka, who’ve responded with enthusiasm in survey being concluded at the time of press.
“People were blown away and amazed,” says Jen Skinner, who co-founded Six Degrees [...]
The Muskoka Awards (2009)
Muskoka Magazine (Sept. 2009)
Nomination Category: Arts
Don and Jen Skinner wanted a more hands-on role in their Muskoka business and a different environment for their children, so they relocated from the GTA to Bracebridge over five years ago.
Owners of a number of historic properties in Bracebridge, the Skinners are focused on preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of the [...]
Skinners made art gallery possible
Examiner (Sept. 2009)
This summer I and other local artists had the good fortune of meeting Jen and Don Skinner, as they graciously provided a large area of the old Patterson building as a not-for-profit gallery for local artisans.
Once inside, you can see the scope of their upgrades to this heritage site.
This is no ordinary feat as they [...]
Visionary has big plans for Bracebridge
What's Up Muskoka (June 2009)
What’s Up Bracebridge, June Edition
Trees, Rocks, & Water art exhibit opening at Six Degrees Muskoka
Examiner (June 2009)
Examiner, June 10
Muskoka Artist Illustrates Book
Muskoka Magazine (June 2009)
A new children’s book illustrated by local artist AJ Specht will be available in Muskoka this summer.
Painting a Picture of the Arts
Muskoka Magazine (June 2009)
Tamsen Tillson is helping Muskoka become the arts destination she knows it can be with a little bit of community effort.
New Space for emerging artists openning in Bracebridge
Examiner (April 2009)
The Arts Council of Muskoka’s new downtown space, Six Degrees Muskoka will have a sapce for an animation studio for youth classes.
