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A Department Store Christmas

There are several Canadian department stores that were active during the lifetime of the Watson family, such as Simpson’s, the […]

November 2023 marks the start of Homer Watson House & Gallery’s second annual juried show. Exhibitions using a competitive entry

When Doon was still a village and surrounded by farmland, the fall season meant the appearance of pumpkins in some

Catalogues have long since been used by artists for both public and commercial exhibitions, ranging from simple to complex. Some

Did you know that August marks the establishment of numerous environmental movements in Canada? From the signing of the Migratory

It is no secret that summertime held a special place in Homer Watson’s heart. As an early environmentalist, Homer was

If you’ve visited Homer Watson’s studio, you will have seen the artist’s huge paint-caked palette, brushes, and easel – but

Phoebe Watson had many jobs when she lived at the Watson House with her brother Homer. She acted as curator

As Spring arrives, be prepared to start seeing fresh new plants and flowers poking their heads up through the soil

Over the past couple of years, we at Homer Watson House & Gallery have been transcribing the Watson family’s letters