The perfect countryside day trip

Got a few hours? Take a countryside road trip that will put you on a sensory journey through Prescott-Russell. Be in awe of the giant artworks painted on farm silos.
See the glowing fields. Smell the heat burning the long grass. Knock on a few producers’ doors to taste the counties.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell are centrally located between Montreal and Ottawa.

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Call for cultural mentors – Submission deadline: March 31, 2017, 23:59 EDT

Meet Popsilos : a circuit that combines art and agrifood tourism in the Prescott-Russell countryside to celebrate Canada’s 150th.
Popsilos is looking for visual artists from the Prescott-Russell region who will act as cultural mentors in the conceptualization phase of the giant murals to be painted on four farm silos for Canada’s 150th celebration.

Call for mural artists – Submission deadline: March 31, 2017, 23:59 EDT

What is Popsilos? A circuit that combines art and agrifood tourism in the Prescott-Russell countryside to celebrate Canada’s 150th.
Popsilos is looking for mural artists to paint on farm silos in Prescott-Russell. A total of four silo sites will be selected to create a circuit. The artists will work in teams of two to bring to life Canada’s 150th celebration themes: youth, diversity,

Prescott-Russell at the Heart of Celebrations for the 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017

Monday January 26th 2017 – Alfred, Ontario
Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, today announced funding of $150,000 to community art project Popsilos. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

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Popsilos is artwork on silos.

The Popsilos circuit offers a unique touristic experience in Canada: a self-guided circuit that has visitors discover seven giant murals on farm silos in the Prescott-Russell countryside, while inviting visitors to stop at local producers' and artisans' shops to check out local products.

 

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This project is possible with the participation of the government of Canada.

 

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Popsilos offers a unique touristic experience in Canada: a self-guided circuit that has visitors discover seven giant murals on farm silos in the Prescott-Russell countryside, while inviting them to stop at producers’ or artisans’ shops to check out local products.

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Contact

jen@popsilos.ca

C. 613.447.6959


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