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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21 to August 21, 2022 Media Contact: Krista Dalby, (613) 919-5640, krista@deptofillumination.org Facebook & Instagram: @deptofillumination www.deptofillumination.org When: Saturday, August 20 + Sunday, August 21 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sneak Peak Fundraiser: Friday, August 19 | 6 – 8 p.m. Where: Base31 | 343 County Rd 22, Picton ONEvent Details…
What You Need to KnowPrince Edward County is about to get rocked as we host our first major concert event at the Drill Hall. Sarah Harmer is our first major act opening up this iconic space. The Drill Hall (Building 20) is located at the south end of the property – look for the signs…
What You Should KnowEverything you need to know about Base31 Historical Walking Tours. Delve into the history and stories of Base31 with resident expert Jacqui Burley, the former Property Manager of the site when it was known as Loch Sloy. With over 22 years of experience in managing the day-to-day business and hosting events onsite,…
The unveiling plus a look at the first archival community photo selected to be installed on a Base31 building It’s official – Base31 has installed the seven pieces of art that were chosen to explore the theme of Natures Aviators. Photo Credit: Ophelia Spinosa Base31 commissioned a series of artworks that meaningfully explore the theme…
What To DoEverything you need to know about our Community Open House. Base31 is excited to welcome Prince Edward County to our Community Open House on Saturday, July 9 from 12pm to 6pm! Come explore the site, participate in one of our many free activities offered by local artists, enjoy some awesome food, take a…
The structural art pieces will be featured in the Aviators Garden pictured above. Photo credit: ZMIIMAGERY The Call After a highly competitive round of applications, the finalists have been chosen. We are deeply grateful for the tremendous effort and the unique perspectives each participating artist contributed through their application. We know it takes many hours…
Contribute to a large scale public art sculpture being installed this summerIn early May of this year we issued a call out for artists to submit their visions for sculptures in our soon to be completed ‘Aviators Garden’ – a public art garden for anyone and everyone to enjoy. The idea is you visit Base31…
Everyone has a story.Base31 has a rich and glorious history in both Prince Edward County and with people around the world.Base31Base31 was built in 1940 as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. This place helped train aircrews from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand during World War II. We’ve outlined some…
When was the last time you took the time to explore the place you live in?Or to visit a new place and go deep into that new place? Learn about its facts and figures, quirks and quarks. Hear about tales and take in simple breathtaking moments. A historical walking tour is like bathing in the…
The call Over the past century, Base31 played an important role in the nation’s aviation history, first as an air training base, and in the decades since as a hub for local flying clubs and aviation lovers. Yet Prince Edward County is home to over 300 bird species and reminds us that aviation is not…
