In the Fall of 2017 Eileen Hennemann invited nine other artists to gather for a presentation on an idea she had for a show. A budget and venue were suggested and a rough agenda for a two-day exhibit. The group was christened The Ten Collective and over the following months, the trademark, branding and promotional material were created by Allan Stanley of HennemannStanley.com.
For three months the ten artists wrote blog pieces to share on the website and promoted the show on social and print media, and on Rogers Cable. Several local businesses offered support by sharing their premium products during the event. The first show was very successful, and the second and third shows even more so, with approximately 1,400-1,600 people visiting over two days, and most of the artists’ work being purchased. The fourth show in 2023 surprised the group with approximately 2000 visitors, and then again in 2025. The two days turns into a venue for friends to meet from out-of-town, and more collectors come to see and buy from ten (+ one) artists, each painting in very different styles.
The name “The Ten Collective” is now well known as it has become part of the fabric of the charming town of Almonte. It is proud to present its exhibition in a National Historic Site of Canada, the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum.
Thank you to our supporters, patrons and visitors for wanting to be part of the arts community and spending time experiencing and enjoying the work of The Ten Collective painters ~ a group of ten Canadian artists featuring diverse backgrounds and styles of painting, and the passion to create and share their art.