Who is Matilda Swanson?
Our gallery is located in the gallery district of an emerging art mecca, a quaint little town called Clarksburg, also known as ‘Artsburg.’
We offer an eclectic selection of fantastic original artwork that vary from folk, whimsical, abstract to traditional.
Representing over 40 artists; many local and others from all across Canada, we have hundreds of paintings on site on any given day. Our goal is to have something for everyone. A fun, colourful and casual atmosphere that will surely add a little spice to your day.
Take artwork home on a trial basis before committing to purchasing. We can deliver and assist you in the decision making process. We provide art consultation and worldwide shipping. It is a fun process, and if you can't make up your mind, we also offer an art rental program for homes, businesses, etc. If you are looking to enhance and add life to your space, we've got you covered!
Look forward to seeing you soon!
We offer an eclectic selection of fantastic original artwork that vary from folk, whimsical, abstract to traditional.
Representing over 40 artists; many local and others from all across Canada, we have hundreds of paintings on site on any given day. Our goal is to have something for everyone. A fun, colourful and casual atmosphere that will surely add a little spice to your day.
Take artwork home on a trial basis before committing to purchasing. We can deliver and assist you in the decision making process. We provide art consultation and worldwide shipping. It is a fun process, and if you can't make up your mind, we also offer an art rental program for homes, businesses, etc. If you are looking to enhance and add life to your space, we've got you covered!
Look forward to seeing you soon!
Meet our team...
Sarah Filion - Department Head
Cat herder. Resident of Clarksburg. |
Olive - Gallery Manager
Aspiring fashion model since recent divorce from Popeye. Olive will greet you, entertain you and share her favourite paintings with you. Catch her on any given day showcasing her elaborate necklace collection. She highly encourages photography; this girl does not shy away from a camera! 
Susan Meingast - Artist in Residence
Award-winning magazine Art Director and has worked on national magazines such as Canadian Living, Homemaker's, HealthWatch, Images, Elm Street, explore, Avenue Edmonton and Flare as well as some local magazines; designing On the Bay and our homes Southern Georgian Bay from inception. She also had the opportunity to art direct an independent feature film called Margarita. Susan currently resides in Thornbury with her upper floor studio at the gallery. 
Antonio ViValdi - Head of Marketing
Lover of all four seasons artwork. Graduate of Harvard with Honors in Engineering Thermodynamics and Honors in Abstract Algebra. |
Suzette Terry - Gallery Accomplice
An active artist in the South Central Ontario art scene since graduating from the University of Guelph in 1990 with an Honors Degree in Fine Art and Business. Having spent her early years in the historically picturesque town of Fergus, eleven in Port Stanley, two in Kitchener, she now resides in beautiful Meaford. 
Stacey Nye - In house Therapist The Leading Expert in The F.I.X. Code, Stacey was given this amazing technique by the creator, Daniel Flear. It is her passion and her calling to bring this to the world. Daniel spent 25 years perfecting this tool. For an additional 7 years, Stacey deconstructed it, practiced it, tweaked it before creating live events and on-line courses to teach you to use this with your family, friends and of course, yourself. BOOK A SESSION AND TRY IT 
Alberto Vargas - Head of Security
A noted Peruvian painter of pin-up girls. He is often considered one of the most famous of the pin-up artists. Numerous Vargas paintings have sold and continue to sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. |