From August 13 to September 20, 2026, the Arbor Gallery presents two exhibitions that explore the transformative power of art through nature, memory, and personal reflection. In the main gallery, Cheryl Evans presents Nature Hooked by Design, while the Arber Room features Drifting Soul, an exhibition by Joey Miner.
A textile artist living in Quebec’s Gatineau Hills, Cheryl Evans discovered rug hooking more than a decade ago and quickly recognized it as her creative calling. Inspired by the landscapes and wildlife that surround her, she transforms the traditional craft of rug hooking into vibrant contemporary fibre art. Using wool yarn pulled through a woven foundation, Evans “paints” with texture and colour, creating richly layered works that celebrate the beauty of nature while honouring a time-honoured textile tradition. Her meditative process and thoughtful designs invite viewers to experience the warmth, rhythm, and storytelling possibilities of fibre art.
In the Arber Room, Joey Miner presents Drifting Soul, a mixed-media exhibition that explores the emotional journey from trauma toward healing. Through layered materials, texture, and expressive composition, Miner transforms deeply personal experiences into works that speak to resilience, hope, and renewal. His art reflects on the ways memories evolve over time and encourages viewers to pause, reflect, and find beauty in the process of healing. By embracing both light and darkness, Drifting Soul offers a compassionate invitation to connect with our shared human experiences.
“Although their artistic practices are very different, both Cheryl Evans and Joey Miner transform personal experience into meaningful works of art,” says Annie-France Bowker, Artistic Director of the Arbor Gallery. “Together, these exhibitions invite visitors to slow down, reflect, and discover beauty in both the natural world and the human spirit.”
Both exhibitions will be celebrated with a vernissage on Saturday, August 15, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Arbor Gallery is located at 103 High Street in Vankleek Hill. It is open Thursday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is always free.
