Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days
A playful art project celebrating dogs and their humans through interactive performances, portraits and a little bit of guesswork.
Part art project, part playful social experiment, Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days by Micah Lexier invites dogs, their humans, and curious passersby to take part in two lighthearted activations exploring the rituals, relationships and culture that surround our four-legged companions.
Guess Your Dog’s Age or Weight
Think you know your dog better than anyone? Put it to the test. A “carnival guesser” will attempt to accurately guess your dog’s age or weight. In exchange for a donation, participating dog owners will receive a custom-minted coin, a small memento of their encounter and a unique piece of the project.
A Portrait of the Person Making a Portrait of Your Dog
A live drawing activation where visitors receive a free sketch of their dog by a local sketch artist, while a second artist sketches the first artist at work. Dog owners get to keep their sketch, while Micah Lexier keeps the second sketch, to be included in a subsequent publication
This edition of Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days is produced in partnership with the Waterfront BIA.
Doggy Market:
A market made for the bestest boys, girls, and their humans.
Come sniff out a lineup of local vendors serving up all things tasty for your four legged friends. Think treats, baked goodies, chews, snacks, and plenty of goodies worth begging for. Plus, shop unique finds and enjoy a day out with your pup.
Dates and Times:
Sunday, September 27: 12 - 4 PM
Sunday, October 4: 12 - 4 PM
About Ontario Culture Days
Ontario Culture Days is a not-for-profit organization that celebrates artists and cultural groups across the province. Through an annual festival that champions arts, culture, and heritage, we connect the public with local creators while highlighting the rich diversity of Ontario’s cultural sector. Operating at the local level, we empower diverse organizers from small hamlets to large cities year-round by providing high-impact resources and networking opportunities.