A part of Southampton Arts as a Youth Arts Instructor for the past seven years; Chelsea has also been involved with the Elora Centre for the Arts – running their Youth Arts and Entertainment Council, Rural Youth Arts Project, Tutu in You with Steph Toohill, and much more.

Chelsea believes that having a space where people of all ages can gather, learn, and access art is essential to the hearts and minds of a community. Art is a means of expression, and exposing people – especially youth – to expression that moves them can have an impact on the mind that stays with them for the rest of their lives.

Her relationship with the arts began at a young age when she remembers sitting at her kitchen table, watching in silence as her mother sketched for hours. It wasn’t until years later when Chelsea picked up a pencil and found that she had absorbed a knack for drawing as well. Though Chelsea has always held a passion for the visual arts, she is particularly drawn to language and creative writing.

Studying administration at Algonquin College, as well as continuing to take courses in museum engagement, and art history; Chelsea’s real-world experience comes from her 4 years as Gallery Manager of Styll Gallery in Elora, and her time as a Project Administrator at the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women in Ottawa.

“Art is the way that you see things”

Annie Buckton

Annie Buckton is a theatre major at York University with a passion for visual arts and all things creative. Annie grew up in Newmarket, attending a performing arts school, but has always spent her summers in Sauble Beach where she took art classes at Southampton Art School and held a charity exhibition. She moved to Owen Sound for high school and was a valued member of the local theatre community. Annie loves to create art in many forms, but especially enjoys realism and portraiture. She is thrilled to spend her summer surrounded by new styles of art to inspire her.

As the arts Administrator Annie is responsible for running the social media, sales in the gallery, and general public communications.

Zoe Shave

Zoe Shave is a young artist who has recently graduated high school. Zoe grew up in an artistic household, always painting, drawing, and crafting. Zoe took visual art in high school and completed a co-operative education placement with the SDSS high school art department. Now, Zoe focuses on mixed media art styles and creates 3D projects. She loves to sculpt, make collages, sew, and quilt. Last year, Zoe started her own business called Daisy Chain Designs, where she sells reusable face masks, scrunchies, and clay jewellery. She has a shop on Etsy and sells products at Armen’s Café and The Beach House in Southampton. Zoe is very passionate about the environment and social justice. In the fall, Zoe will be attending Lakehead University for Environmental Sustainability so she can learn about creating positive change. As a summer student working at the Southampton Art Gallery, Zoe is looking forward to learning about the ins and outs of how galleries work this summer!