Julie Jarvis presents Return to Source, a new body of ink paintings inspired by daily walks through forests and ravines. Created primarily with black sumi ink, select works also incorporate natural inks made from plants, nuts, and blooms gathered along the way.

Set within the beautifully restored Royal Hotel in Picton, the exhibition invites visitors to slow down and experience the paintings with quiet attention.

Location:
Barlow Room Gallery, 6 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario — just off Main Street and around the corner from the main entrance to The Royal Hotel.

Exhibition Dates:
September 5–6, 12–13, 19–20 & 26–27, 2026

Gallery Gatherings
The gallery is designed as a place to slow down, give yourself room to breathe, and spend time with the paintings. Throughout the exhibition, Julie will offer gatherings that invite visitors to pause and be still within a
shared space.

Return to Source: An Afternoon or Art & Sound

Sunday,Sept 20| 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Join us for an immersive afternoon of sound and visual art within the Return to Source exhibition.

Teilhard Frost will perform live on African harp (Ngoni), didgeridoo, and flute. The afternoon will also include an Artist Talk and an opportunity to Meet the Artist.

This is a free event and everyone is welcome.

Sunday Morning Meditation
Sundays in September | 9:00–10:00 a.m.

On Sunday mornings in September, Julie will lead a guided meditation in the gallery—a quiet practice of presence within the shared space.

This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Space is limited. To reserve your place, register here.

September 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026

Return to Source: Living Creatively Workshop

Julie will also co-facilitate Return to Source: Living Creatively with local author Sarah Selecky, on Friday, September 18 hosted by County Arts at the Armory in Picton. To reserve your place, register here.

Artist Project
Bringing together 250+ independent artists and thousands of original artworks — a vibrant place to discover new art and meet the artists behind the work.

Canada's Contemporary Art Fair
Enercare Centre
Exhibition Place, Toronto
March 26-29, 2026
Booth 612

Room to Breathe was a solo exhibition of 33 ink paintings presented in April 2025 at Avant Garde, an open, light-filled 4,500-square-foot space in Toronto. Conceived as an immersive and nourishing experience, the exhibition brought together ink, sound, and silence, creating room for visitors to slow down, connect, and breathe.