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2026
Sept. 27 | 1–5 PM, Room 227, 2nd Floor, 44 Gaukel - Olena Chorna Fine Arts Art Sudio Open House
Sept. 26 & 27, 2026 | 1–5 PM - ART FESTIVAL | 44 GAUKEL, KITCHENER -Original Artwork in two styles: Fine Art & Petrykivka Folk Art — Container #2 Art Festival in Kitchener
Sept. 26 & 27 | 1–2 PM Free Workshop & Artists @ Work – Live Petrykivka Painting, Gaukel Block
Sept. 26 | 2 PM Free Petrykivka Workshop at KWSA Art Festival, Gaukel Block, Kitchener
Sept. 13 - Hosted Petrykivka Students’ Art Exhibition 2026, 44 Gaukel St, Kitchener, Ontario
July - Aug - Art Summer Camps for kids 4 - 10 years old for 4 weeks.
June 28 I Hosted Free Student Art Show - Ages 4-11, Hosted by Olena Chorna ,44 Gaukel St, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
April 9-12, 2026 - Exhibitor at OOAK Spring Show, Enercare Centre, Toronto
April 4, 2026 – Featured in the Saturday Living section of the Toronto Star for an article on the Easter Egg Painting Workshop at the Shevchenko Museum. e-Paper
March - Art March Break Camp for Kids 4- 10 years old.
Feb 20 - April, 23 2026 - "Where In The World Have You Been?" Art Show at Williams Fresh Cafe, 170 University Ave W, Waterloo
2025
November 27 - December 07, 2025 - Proud Exhibitor at the World’s Largest Christmas Market — One of a Kind Winter Show (OOAK), Toronto
November 14, 2025 - Featured in the Disney Production 2025. I was honoured to be selected as a Christmas Market vendor for a Disney production. A Very Jonas Christmas Movie was released on Disney on Nov 14, 2025 — and I am featured in it! Feel free to check it out and let me know how I did!
https://youtu.be/X1kaUJN-nNQ?si=1aiER8FsIb_i98JK
September 21, 2025 — Student Petrykivka Art Show, Kitchener (Free Event). This Herritage Petrykivka Art Show a special introduction to the KW community of the UNESCO-recognized Ukrainian Folk Art of Petrykivka. Olena’s students from the 2024–2025 Petrykivka Program proudly presented their beautiful Original Petrykivka - Ukrainian Folk Art to the public.
Aug 24th, 2025 - Ukrainian Independence Day Picnic in Waterloo Park – Face and Hand Painting for Kids and Adults in Petrykivka Style & Aqua Face Painting Style.
July - August - Art Summer Camp for kids 4-12
June 21st, 2025 - Olena Chorna’s Young Artists Annual Children’s Art Show, Kitchener.
May 24, 2025 - Waterloo Region Women EXPO, Bingemans Conference Centre, Kitchener
May 15, 2025 - Gather at the Gallery program Presentation Theme: Petrykivka – UNESCO-recognized Ukrainian Folk Art - Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, Waterloo
April 1-28, 2025 - Work. Shop. KW, Sq. Peg Micro Market, Kitchener
March 26-30, 2025 - Exhibitor at OOAK Spring Show, Enercare Centre, Toronto
March - Art March Break Camp for Kids 4- 10 years old.
March 2025 - International Women's Day Market by Waterloo Small Businesses, Waterloo
2023 - 2024 - 22 Shows
Oct. 2023 St Matthews Lutheran Church. Kitchener - Participated in a fundraising event to support Ukraine
Oct. 2023 Rotary Fundraising Fun-Fair in Support of Ukraine
Nov. 2023 Concordia Weihnachtsmarkt,Christmas Market Kitchener.
Dec. 2023 Holy Protection Ukrainian Church, Christmas Market Guelph.
March 2024 IWD by Waterloo Small Businesses, Waterloo
March 2024 London Spring Show, London
March 2024 KW Spring Show, Rim Park,Waterloo
March 2024 Holy Protection Ukrainian Church, Christmas Market Guelph
April 2024 London Ukrainian Centre Spring Show, London
May 2024 Mother's Day Artisan Bazaar, Ancaster
June 2024 SDG Talks & Shop, by Waterloo Small Businesses, Kitchener
June 2024 Multicultural Festival, Kitchener
July 2024 Night Market, Uptown Waterloo
Aug. 2024 Night Market, Uptown Waterloo
Sept. 2024 Homer Watson Art Fair, Kitchener
Sept. 2024 Belmond Village Bestival, Waterloo
Oct. - Nov. 2024 Square Peg Micro-Market, City of Kitchener
Nov. 2024 Caryndale Art and Craft Fair, Kitchener
Nov. 2024 Season Christmas Show Mississauga
Nov. 2024 KCA Christmas Market Base Church, Bloomingdale
Nov 2024 Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kitchener
Nov 2024 Creators Waterloo Region, Waterloo
Art Studio Open House
Sept. 27 | 1–5 PM, Room 227, 2nd Floor, 44 Gaukel, Kitchener
Come see original artwork, experience Petrykivka Ukrainian Folk Art, meet Olena, and learn about art classes and workshops for kids, teens & adults!
Cultural Day & Art Festival
Exhibitor | Artists at Work | Live Painting & Free Workshop
Join Olena Chorna at the KWSA Art Festival at 44 Gaukel, downtown Kitchener!
Discover the beauty of Ukrainian heritage through Petrykivka Ukrainian Folk Art as Olena demonstrates her live painting and leads a free, hands-on workshop introducing visitors to this vibrant floral painting tradition.
Organized by the City of Kitchener and the Kitchener-Waterloo Society of Artists (KWSA), this festival celebrates local artists, creativity, and community.
📍 Location: 44 Gaukel, Kitchener
🎨 Featuring: Art exhibition, live painting, and a free Petrykivka workshop
September 26 & 27, 2026
FIND OLENA'S ARTWORK Container #2
I will be displaying my original Fine Art and Petrykivka Ukrainian Folk Art at Container #2 throughout the festival. Come see my artwork, meet me in person, and discover the beauty of Petrykivka painting.
LIVE PETRYKIVKA PAINTING — BOTH DAYS
Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27
Watch me create a 60-minute live Petrykivka painting while you visit! See the UNESCO recognized Ukrainian folk art tradition, with centuries of history and its distinctive one-stroke painting technique, up close. Ask questions, watch the painting process, and learn more about the history and cultural tradition behind this beautiful Ukrainian art form.
Petrykivka Students’ Art Exhibition 2026
Sept 13, 2026
Celebrating Ukrainian Heritage Month — Honouring Ukrainian Culture and Preserving the Tradition of Petrykivka Folk Art
In recognition of the Ontario government’s Ukrainian Heritage Month Act, 2024, which officially proclaims September as Ukrainian Heritage Month in Ontario, I proudly dedicated my September 2026 Petrykivka Students’ Art Exhibition to celebrating Ukrainian heritage, honouring the beauty of Ukrainian folk art, and preserving and promoting the cherished tradition of Petrykivka painting for future generations.
Art Exhibition: Original Petrykivka artwork created by Olena Chorna’s adult students (ages 14+).
Free Petrykivka Workshop: A hands-on introduction to Ukrainian folk art Petrykivka led by Olena Chorna and her student, open to all festival visitors.
Watch Our Students’ Testimonials: Their Petrykivka Journey with Olena Chorna:
youtube.com/shorts/bQc_VIyVMsI?si=sIrnjE2sACGQM_OR
youtube.com/shorts/pNSMp_M4mf8?si=f71-PsSWzxe3dLTR
Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration
August 29, 2026 - Waterloo Park, Ontario
Free Face Painting by Olena Chorna Fine Arts / Petrykivka Artist
Organized by UCC Waterloo Wellington
Canada Day
Community Picnic
Art Market
July 1st, 2026 - Waterloo Park, Ontario
Exhibitor Olena Chorna Fine Arts / Petrykivka Artist –
Original Oil and Acrylic Fine Art, and Petrykivka Folk Art Styles
Organized by City of Waterloo
Students Art Show
June 28, 2026 Hosted by Olena Chorna
Featuring: Art exhibition - Original Artwork by Olena's Students - Kids 4 - 11 years old., and a free Art Activities for kids and their parents.
One of A King Spring Show 2026, Toronto
April 9- 12, 2026
Exhibitor Olena Chorna Fine Arts / Petrykivka Artist –
5' × 10' Booth J09
Original Oil and Acrylic Fine Art, and Petrykivka Folk Art Styles
The Toronto Star – Featured Artist & Workshop Coverage
in Saturday's edition, April 4, 2026
Olena Chorna was featured in both the print and digital editions of The Toronto Star Living section. The article highlighted her Easter Egg Painting Workshop in the Petrykivka Ukrainian Folk Art style at the Shevchenko Museum. The coverage included a full front-page image, along with additional photographs showcasing her teaching practice and artistic approach. e-paper
Toronto Star, Saturday Edition – April 4, 2026
The Toronto Star article highlighted Olena Chorna's Easter Egg Painting Workshop in the Petrykivka Ukrainian Folk Art style at the Shevchenko Museum. The coverage included a full front-page image, along with additional photographs showcasing her teaching practice and artistic approach.
Featured in the Disney Production 2025
Olena Chorna Fine Arts / Petrykivka Artist was honoured to be selected as a Christmas Market vendor for a Disney production.
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie was released on Disney on Nov 14, 2025 — and I am featured in it!
Feel free to check it out and let me know how I did!
One of a Kind Winter Show (OOAK) 2025, Toronto
November 27 - December 07, 2025 - Proud Exhibitor at the World’s Largest Christmas Market — One of a Kind Winter Show (OOAK), Toronto
Student Petrykivka Folk Art Show
Young Student Art Show
July 21st,2025
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
Painting Ceramic Plate in Petrykivka Style
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
Painting Ceramic Plate in Petrykivka Style
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
Painting Ceramic Plate in Petrykivka Style
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
The Art of Petrykivka: Presentation
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
Painting Ceramic Plate in Petrykivka Style
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery
Painting Ceramic Plate in Petrykivka Style
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Waterloo Region Women's EXPO
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Waterloo Region Women's EXPO
One of A Kind Spring Show 2025
One of A Kind Spring Show 2025
One of A Kind Spring Show 2025
One of A Kind Spring Show 2025
One of A Kind Spring Show 2025
One of A Kind Spring Show 2025
4th Annual Art Fair
Saturday September 14, 2024 | 11- 4 pm
The Gallery has a rich history of being a hub for learning, teaching, creating, and enjoying art. In celebration, we are hosting our 4th annual Art Fair. The Art Fair will include a wide range of artistic styles and mediums from acrylic paintings, photography, sculptures, textiles, and so much more!
Welcome to Belmont Village Bestival!
September 13 + 14, 2024
We are a two day music and arts festival celebrating local performers in this beautiful gem within the City of Kitchener and right next door to the City of Waterloo!
We shut down the street and ramp up the fun every year two weeks following Labour Day weekend to celebrate the official closing of summer. Please come and be part of the magic!
Night Market
Thursdays July and August , 2024 7 - 10 pm
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