Base31 and County Arts co-present Murals and Public Art 101: a workshop for local artists in Prince Edward County

After the beginnings of a long-term creative placemaking journey, Base31 will continue the efforts through unique art partnerships, offerings and installations on site.  Base31 and County Arts have partnered together to co-present a unique learning opportunity to ensure local artists have the skills and confidence to apply for mural and public art call for proposals.…

2022: A Year in Review at Base31

The team at Base31 is taking time to thank you for a history-breaking first year at Base31.Over the past year, so many incredible moments, happenings and learnings have happened at Base31.  We have had four seasons of concerts, renovations, connection, art, and most of all a growing community of people who care about what we’re…

Picton library expansion

Thanks to a generous matching donation by Picton Home Hardware, the library expansion project could be tantalizingly close to its fundraising goal by year’s end. A library fundraiser called Swing Into the Future is planned in the spring of 2023 at Base31. It will feature the music of Brian Barlow and the evening will have…

Base31 Construction Updates

Base31 is working diligently to revitalize over 70 acres of land and the 46 buildings that are on the site.As part of this important work, Base31 engaged a structural engineer who determined that Building 8 cannot be saved. Demolition of Building 8 will begin in December. Base31 will be salvaging materials from the building where…

Holly Jolly

Firefighter Frank Tantalo, with Linda Boysen and Gillian Fedchak offered a selection of colourful poinsettias as a fundraiser for the hospital and local foodbank, sponsored by the Wellington and Hillier stations, during the Holly Jolly Market at Base31. Forty nine vendors took part in the three-day market, which featured a Friday evening event with entertainment…