VORTEX – Art-Music-Wine Experience

ANDARA Gallery and Canadian musician Astrid Young present VORTEX, an exhibition utilizing art, music, wine and “tap to play” technology to deliver a unique visitor experience.

This summer-long art exhibition is open June 21st through September 7th, 2026, showcasing new works by artists Andrew Csafordi and Tara Wilkinson inspired by the songs on Astrid Young’s latest album, “The Beautiful Can Get Away with Murder.” Visitors will see two completely different interpretations – one using the ancient technique of painting with melted beeswax (encaustic paintings) by Csafordi, and the other a series of photographic portraits of women who moved here from elsewhere and now call Prince Edward County their home by Wilkinson.

In addition to the artwork, visitors will see a bottle of wine paired with each VORTEX work of art and song – curated in partnership with six leading local wineries: Closson Chase Vineyards, Karlo Estates Winery, The Grange of Prince Edward Winery, Rosehall Run Vineyards, Sandbanks Estate Winery and Three Dog Winery.

Smartphone holders will enjoy an Enhanced Visitor Experience thanks to an NFC chip embedded in the tag of each artwork. By tapping their smartphones to the tag, visitors will be able to instantly hear the song that inspired the art, view the artwork digitally, access tasting notes about the paired wine, and other related content, powered by Musical Bead.

Visitors at the six participating wineries will also be able to enjoy the unique experience by tapping their phones to the tag hanging on the featured bottle of wine to access tasting notes, see the paired artwork, hear the song that inspired the art, learn more about the artists, and so much more.

Two opening night receptions and live concert performances will take place on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th from 6:30-9:00 PM. These are age 19+ ticketed events only. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase through EventBrite. Ticketholders will be the first to experience and purchase artworks inspired by the music of Astrid Young, sample wines from participating wineries, and enjoy a live concert performed by Astrid and her band.

For more information and to plan your visit to ANDARA Gallery and participating wineries, go to: andaragallery.com or astridyoung.net. The participating artists and musicians wish to thank everyone in advance for their support.

June 21st-September 7th, 2026 at ANDARA Gallery, 54 Wilson Road, Bloomfield.