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At Haywire Farm Festival, we believe in celebrating the vibrant tapestry of rural life through the lens of creativity and community. Our festival is not just an event; it’s a gathering of passionate individuals who share a love for arts, music, and culture. Join us as we transform the fields into a canvas of expression, where every corner tells a story and every sound resonates with the spirit of the land. From interactive workshops to mesmerizing performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re an artist, a music lover, or simply someone looking to experience the charm of farm life, we invite you to be part of this unforgettable journey. Let’s create memories that are as rich and colorful as the landscapes that surround us.

Haywire Art Collective

Art and Agriculture share a crucial connection that has inspired the formation of the Haywire Art Collective, a Collective of Saskatchewan local Artists created to support one another in their artistic endeveours. Through this hub it creates peer support, information on financial opportunities, personal growth and grant writing workshops, By promoting healthy food systems through artistic expression, we preserve our heritage and cultural identity in the ever changing agricultural landscape.  The arts build awareness of our world by helping us visualize our relationship to the plants, animals, and other human beings that make our lives possible.  The arts strengthen the lines between food production and consumption and research shows that a healthy food tourism movement develops and sustains regional identities, encourages agricultural diversification, enhances environmental awareness and increases the social and cultural benefits associated with connection to traditional heritage.

 

 

 

 

 

Ingrid Van Opstal-Tamez, Art Collective Coordinator

Ingrid is a professional interdisciplinary artist and muralist from Saskatchewan.  The mediums she works with include watercolor, acrylic, aerosol, graphic design, and digital illustration.  Collaborating with other artists and organizations, she is passionate about public-based art and it’s ability through accessibility to reach a wide audience, while engaging with members of local communities.  She strives to open a dialogue with the public about pride and ownership in their towns through vibrant motifs and bold colors inspired by her Mexican heritage.

Ingrid is the Haywire Art Collective Coordinator in 2024,returning artist to the 2nd annual Haywire Farm Festival, as 2023 brought her to Patti’s farm to create the live barn mural exhibit.  As an avid traveler, she spends her winters in Central America and returns to Saskatoon for the remainder of the year.  We are thrilled to have lngrid involved with years in the making as the Haywire Art Collective grows!

ivfineart@hotmail.com

Instagram: @ivfineart

Lisa-Marie Schiller – Landscape and Portrait Painter

I’m Lisa-Marie Schiller, and I enjoy painting our prairie landscape as well as the people and animals that
make it so amazing. My home studio is located in Carrot River, Saskatchewan, where I’ve lived with my
family for the last 22 years.
As we’re surrounded by lush farmland and the boreal forest, I have found that there are gorgeous
opportunities all around us for painting inspiration. My latest paintings are a deep dive into different
colors and looser brushstrokes. I’m working towards a collection of prairie landscapes in vibrant,
unexpected colors as well as some abstract realism of one of my favorite subjects-dogs.
As a self-taught artist, I’ve always looked for opportunities to learn from others, so I’m always taking
classes and watching different people’s techniques. Although I’ve had the privilege of showing my art in
some galleries and shows in Saskatchewan my most joyful experience was when I had the chance to
share my knowledge by teaching some private art classes.
When I’m not painting or working with my hubby at our knife shop, you’ll find me having a glass of wine
with friends and probably being sarcastic.
Thanks for checking out my art and feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Email : willowandpine@outlook.com
Instagram : @lisa.schiller.art

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