This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Soft Focus
In-person
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This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Micak Contemporary Art Gallery (Micak Gallery)
2 Orchard Heights Boulevard
Aurora, ON
Directions: How to get to the event: Micak Gallery is in the heart of Aurora located in St. Andrew’s Village at Yonge St. & Orchard Heights Blvd. The gallery is located near Centra grocery store- look for the neon pink ART sign in our window!.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Has gender-neutral washrooms and is a relaxed performance.
Free parking. Free to visit. All are welcome.
About
Soft Focus: Atmosphere & Abstraction
September 12- October 4
Free Reception + Artist Talks
Thursday October 2, 6 PM- 8PM
Join us for the celebratory reception of "Soft Focus" a group exhibition bringing together artworks in abstraction, portraits, and scenes where mood and interpretation matter more than clarity.
Artists in Soft Focus include: Hoda Nicholas, Yangyang Pan, Celeste Kim, Alexandra E. Tartaru, Sabrina Lancaster, Heidi McKenzie, Nadira Narine, Heather Ruthig, Lilac Glass, Lisa Johnson.
The exhibition is now on view! Micak Gallery welcomes the public for free admission Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM–5 PM, or by appointment.
FREE Reception + Artist Talks Thurs. Oct. 2. 6 PM- 8 PM
Meet some of the artists, connect with friends, and enjoy an evening of art and conversation together.
For more information visit:
https://www.micakgallery.com/current-soft-focus
Or reach out to Katie at:
905-726-9063
We are located in the heart of Aurora in St. Andrew's Village Plaza near Centra. Look for the neon pink "ART" sign!
Open hours: Tuesday- Saturdays. 11 AM- 5 PM or by appointment
Links
- Soft Focus exhibition page micakgallery.com
- Micak Gallery micakgallery.com
Organizer
Micak Gallery
Located in the heart of Aurora, Ontario, Micak Contemporary Art Gallery opened in November 2024 in the St. Andrew’s Village Shopping Centre. The gallery features two floors and three exhibition spaces, showcasing a wide range of artwork through curated exhibitions. The gallery shows a range of media including paintings, photographs, ceramics, glass, textiles, art books, and digital works.
Micak Gallery showcases a blend of established artists and emerging local talent, offering all works for purchase.
Art Advisory:
In addition to exhibitions, Micak Gallery offers personalized art advisory services. Whether building a private collection, acquiring a single statement piece, or sourcing works for corporate spaces, the gallery connects clients with carefully selected artwork. The approach is rooted in connection and trust, ensuring each client finds art that reflects their personal vision and brings lasting value.
About the Director:
Founder and director Katie Micak brings over 20 years of experience in the arts. She holds a BFA from Western University and an MFA in Video Art from Syracuse University. Her career includes directing galleries, curating international exhibitions, and working with institutions such as the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. She has led Propeller Gallery in Toronto, managed exhibitions and residencies at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, and founded Vector Festival, an internationally recognized digital art event. Katie has also taught at the university level and worked as an independent curator across Canada. Returning to her hometown of Aurora, she established Micak Gallery to connect the community with exciting, collectible artwork through her global network of artists and advisors.