Rob Stimpson Public Talk
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Following the Group of Seven: Along Lake Superior and Beyond
Thursday October 19th at 7:30pm. We are excited to present a public talk by accomplished outdoors professional and photographer Rob Stimpson at the Art Gallery of Algoma on Thursday October 19th at 7:30pm. Rob will be talking about the Group of Seven and his many adventures in nature. Coffee and tea will be served. |
Dr. Roberta Bondar Public Talk
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Patterns & Parallels: Avian Migration, from Invisible to Visible
Wed Oct 18th, 7pm Roberta Bondar C.C. O.Ont. MD PhD FRCP FRSC is globally recognized for her pioneering contributions to space medicine research, fine art photography and environment education. Dr. Bondar reveals Earth’s natural world through the creative lenses of medical doctor, scientist, photographer, astronaut, and writer. The world’s first neurologist in space in 1992, mission STS-42, Space Shuttle Discovery, she is a Companion of the Order of Canada, appointed to the Order of Ontario, inducted into both the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and the International Women’s Forum’s Hall of Fame, is the recipient of many honorary doctorates from North American universities, is a Specially Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and has her own star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. |
Honourable Patricia Bovey Public Talk
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Western Voices in Canadian Art: The Land, Culture and Reconciliation
Wednesday October 4th, 7pm Patricia Bovey, LLD, FRSA, RCMA, is former director of the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and adjunct professor of Art History at the University of Winnipeg. She writes and lectures widely on Canadian art and has served as a board member and expert advisor to the National Gallery of Canada. Patricia Bovey was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2016. |
Woodland Mural Art Project Unveiling & Celebration
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Unveiling & Celebration on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th at 1:00pm Indigenous youth that created the mural and project lead, local artist Lucia Laford will be in attendance. Mayor Shoemaker will unveil the mural. Remarks by Mark McCoy Chief of Batchewana First Nation and Honourable Patricia Bovey retired Senator. Refreshments will be served. The Woodland Mural Art Project is a community-focused Indigenous youth art initiative led by Indigenous artist and educator, Lucia Laford, teaching traditions of the Woodland Art style. The Project, facilitated at the Art Gallery of Algoma, engaged 15-20 youth from the Indigenous Friendship Centre (IFC) of Sault Ste. Marie, who were 13-18 years of age, as participants in a series of eight workshops culminating in the creation of a mural to beautify the exterior wall of the Art Gallery of Algoma. Youth were educated in the elements and symbolism of Woodland art and the materials and techniques to create in this traditional style. The location of the mural makes it accessible to visitors and all who walk through the downtown park where the AGA is located. Participants: Lucia Cameron, Ceana Churchill, Jasper Corbeil, Jamie Coughlin, Lauren Coughlin, Rachel Fetherston, Chloe Hodgins, Isabella Hodgins, Molly MacDonald, Annyssa Miles, Lia Munroe, Charlotte Pinnell-Berry, Teah Roach, Noah Roberts, Vance Trudeau, Kyra Verville, Alice Vosper and Reynelle Wemigwans. |
Organized in partnership with Algoma University, Visual Arts Program.
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Public Talk: Greg HillThe Power of Indigenous Art - Unlimited Possibilities
Tuesday April 4 at 7:30 pm at the Art Gallery of Algoma Admission is pay as you may Greg A. Hill is an independent curator, art consultant, and artist. From Fort Erie, Ontario he is a Kanyen’keháka (Mohawk) member of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Hill has worked in museums for almost 30 years; as the National Gallery of Canada’s Audain Senior Curator of Indigenous Art, he was dedicated to increasing the visibility of Indigenous Art through ongoing display, expanding the collection, presenting a series of retrospective exhibitions for senior Indigenous artists in Canada and establishing an ongoing series of contemporary international Indigenous art exhibitions that has produced a leading collection of works by many of the most significant national and international Indigenous artists of our time. Hill’s work as an artist—in performance, installation, mixed media, photography and video—has explored aspects of colonialism, nationalism, and concepts of place and community through the lens of his Kanyen'keháka and settler French ancestry. Recent work delves into relationship to Land and personal explorations of spaces defined as interior/exterior and domestic/natural as part of an embodied lived experience. He has been exhibiting his work since 1989, with solo exhibitions and performance works across Canada and group exhibitions in North America and Europe. He has worked collaboratively in performance productions and exhibitions in Canada, the United States, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Hong Kong. In 2003, Hill was a recipient of the K.M. Hunter Foundation Visual Arts Award and an Indspire award in 2018. His work can be found in public and private collections in Canada and abroad. |
Bees, Blueberries, Butterflies, and Art
The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA), in conjunction with Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site and Entomica Insectarium, was pleased to host the Bees, Blueberries, Butterflies, and Art Fundraiser Dinner and Painting Lesson.
Guests joined us at the AGA for a night of food, fun, and painting on August 12, 2022! Our fundraiser dinner featured catering by Mary Greenwood of Feeding Your Soul Cafe, and a painting lesson by Art Instructor Katie Huckson.
The catering menu for the event was as follows:
Appetizer:
Artfully presented charcuterie board
Main Course:
Chicken (or tofu) skewers marinated in honey
Roasted sweet potato quinoa salad
Fresh green salad
Dessert:
Sweet as a bee chocolate cupcake
Blueberry pie from the Old Stone House
Coffee and Tea
A cash bar offered wines and honey flavoured beer from Outspoken Brewery as well as non-alcoholic beer from Partake Brewing and various soft drinks.
Guests joined us at the AGA for a night of food, fun, and painting on August 12, 2022! Our fundraiser dinner featured catering by Mary Greenwood of Feeding Your Soul Cafe, and a painting lesson by Art Instructor Katie Huckson.
The catering menu for the event was as follows:
Appetizer:
Artfully presented charcuterie board
Main Course:
Chicken (or tofu) skewers marinated in honey
Roasted sweet potato quinoa salad
Fresh green salad
Dessert:
Sweet as a bee chocolate cupcake
Blueberry pie from the Old Stone House
Coffee and Tea
A cash bar offered wines and honey flavoured beer from Outspoken Brewery as well as non-alcoholic beer from Partake Brewing and various soft drinks.
Ontario Culture Days: Algoma Reimagined
The Art Gallery of Algoma hosted Algoma Reimagined - a public outdoor event on September 24 and 25 from 10 AM - 3 PM.
Algoma Reimagined provided an opportunity for general public to be part of a community painting event creating a new vision of the Algoma landscape. The Algoma landscape was and continues to be an inspiration for many artists in the past and today including well-known Group of Seven.
Our creative and knowledgeable staff was there to facilitate collaborative murals which were displayed on the outside wall of the Gallery. All health and safety measures were in place during the event.
Algoma Reimagined provided an opportunity for general public to be part of a community painting event creating a new vision of the Algoma landscape. The Algoma landscape was and continues to be an inspiration for many artists in the past and today including well-known Group of Seven.
Our creative and knowledgeable staff was there to facilitate collaborative murals which were displayed on the outside wall of the Gallery. All health and safety measures were in place during the event.
Artist's Talk: The Art of Emotion
March 25, 2021 at 6:00PM EST
The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) presents the exhibition opening and a virtual Artist’s Talk: The Art of Emotion by artist Katrina Thibodeau.
This is the first solo exhibition by a local emerging artist Katrina Thibodeau. This exhibition is focused on portraiture, one of the preferred inspirations for the artist. Hyper realistic, they appear to be simplistic but at the same time they are charged with raw emotions.
“If I allow paint to be my voice… I know I will be heard.”
Please joins us on Zoom to learn more about local artist Katrina Thibodeau, her art, inspiration and her interesting story of how she became an artist. Please register for the event in advance.
Artist's Talk: Majestic Nature
December 1, 2020 at 12:15PM EST
The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) presents a virtual Artist’s Talk about the exhibition Majestic Nature by local artist Warren Peterson.
This is a free virtual talk is a unique opportunity to hear Peterson talk about his inspiration, relationship with nature and techniques he uses to depict nature in its full glory – stormy clouds, beautiful sunsets and sunrises, peaceful lakes, rushing waters, icebergs – beauty continuously offered by nature throughout the year. According to Peterson:
“Art has always been part of my life. I have been painting for over 50 years with a focus on landscapes in acrylics. Creating landscape art, especially of the wild Algoma region in Ontario, Canada is my passion."
Warren Peterson’s art is currently in private collections across Canada; in Florida, Texas, California, Washington State & Oregon USA; in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and in Japan.
The Majestic Nature exhibition will be on display at the AGA until January 16th, 2021.
The Majestic Nature exhibition will be on display at the AGA until January 16th, 2021.
Artist's Talk: Wrapped in Culture
November 12, 2020 at 3:00PM EST
The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) presents a virtual Artists’ Talk about the exhibition Wrapped in Culture currently on display at the AGA.
The Art Gallery of Algoma and the artists acknowledge that they have met on Anishnaabeg territory inhabited by them since time immemorial. In particular, we acknowledge that we were in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and the land on which we have gathered is the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg.
This exhibition was organized and toured by the Ottawa Art Gallery. It was a collaborative project of ten Indigenous artists from Canada and Australia. Rosalie Favell, the Lead Artist for this project, Barry Ace and Adrian Stimson discussed the project and significance of telling the stories about two Indigenous cultures.
This exhibition was organized and toured by the Ottawa Art Gallery. It was a collaborative project of ten Indigenous artists from Canada and Australia. Rosalie Favell, the Lead Artist for this project, Barry Ace and Adrian Stimson discussed the project and significance of telling the stories about two Indigenous cultures.
Rosalie Favell is a photo-based artist, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Drawing inspiration from her family history and Métis (Cree/English) heritage, she uses a variety of sources, from family albums to popular culture, to present a complex self-portrait of her experiences as a contemporary aboriginal woman. Over the course of her long career, she has won prestigious awards such as the Paul DeHuek/Norman Walford Career Achievement Award and the Karsh Award. Numerous institutions have acquired her artwork including the Indigenous Art Centre (Gatineau), the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (Washington,D.C.).
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Barry Ace is a practicing visual artist and currently lives in Ottawa. He is a debendaagzijig (citizen) of M’Chigeeng First Nation, Manitoulin Island, Ontario. His mixed media and textile works explore various aspects of cultural continuity and the confluence of the historical and contemporary. His work can be found in collections including the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Museum of History, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Ottawa Art Gallery, and the Nordamerika Native Museum in Zurich.
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Adrian Stimson is a member of the Siksika (Blackfoot) Nation. He has a BFA with distinction from the Alberta College of Art and Design and MFA from the University of Saskatchewan. Stimson considers himself as an interdisciplinary artist; he exhibits nationally and internationally. Working through painting, performance and installation, Stimson explores imagined landscapes, identity construction (specifically the hybridization of the Indian, the cowboy, the shaman and the Two Spirit being. Buffalo Boy and The Shaman Exterminator are two reoccurring personas.) Stimpson is a recipient of the 2018 Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts.
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Exhibition Closing Event
Saturday, March 21, 2020 5pm - 6pm
We would like to invite you to the Exhibition Closing Event of the successful and beautiful Winter Festival of Art 2020 ~ Memories exhibition!
For the first time we are inviting all visitors to vote for the People's Choice Award from Tuesday, March 17th to Saturday, March 21st. Please note that each person can vote once per day that week (you can't vote on behalf of someone else). As always, admission and voting is free for AGA Members and included in admission for non-members. The voting will close at 4 pm on Saturday, March 21st. At the Event we will announce the Winner of the People's Choice Award!
In addition, we will announce the theme and the dates of the Winter Festival of Art 2021.
The Winner of the People's Choice Award, is welcome to talk about their artwork and their art practice if they choose to do so.
After the event, artists can take their artwork home with them.
Please extend this invitation to your family, friends and neighbours. We hope to see everyone participate and we are exited to see the results of the voting! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 705-949-9067 ext. 107 or email: megumi@artgalleryofalgoma.com.
Saturday, March 21, 2020 5pm - 6pm
We would like to invite you to the Exhibition Closing Event of the successful and beautiful Winter Festival of Art 2020 ~ Memories exhibition!
For the first time we are inviting all visitors to vote for the People's Choice Award from Tuesday, March 17th to Saturday, March 21st. Please note that each person can vote once per day that week (you can't vote on behalf of someone else). As always, admission and voting is free for AGA Members and included in admission for non-members. The voting will close at 4 pm on Saturday, March 21st. At the Event we will announce the Winner of the People's Choice Award!
In addition, we will announce the theme and the dates of the Winter Festival of Art 2021.
The Winner of the People's Choice Award, is welcome to talk about their artwork and their art practice if they choose to do so.
After the event, artists can take their artwork home with them.
Please extend this invitation to your family, friends and neighbours. We hope to see everyone participate and we are exited to see the results of the voting! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 705-949-9067 ext. 107 or email: megumi@artgalleryofalgoma.com.
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Art in Bloom Event 2020
Save the date! Friday, April 17, 2020 at 6:30pm We will be hosting 5th annual Art in Bloom event. The unveiling of floral arrangements, dinner, a cash bar, live music, door prizes, and silent auction will be on April 17th at 6:30 pm; doors open at 6 pm. More details to follow. As every year we will welcome spring and celebrate amazing talent of florists and artists in our community! More information to come soon! Tickets are $55 for AGA Members, or $65 for General Tax Receipt for $20 For tickets or more information, please call 705-949-9067 ext107! |
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Figure Drawing in a Fishbowl
In Partnership with the Fishbowl Festival and the Underground Group Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 10am - 3pm $40 for AGA Members, Students, Fishbowl Festival Pass Holders $45 for General Public
For more information about the drawing, please email Anna O'Connor: annesault@shaw.ca. |
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Opening Reception & Award Presentation for the Winter Festival of Art
Friday, February 7th, 2020 at 7pm Join us to celebrate new exhibition at the Art Gallery of Algoma. The Winter Festival of Art is an annual juried exhibition that welcome everyone to submit their artwork to display at the Art Gallery of Algoma. Please bring your family and friends to celebrate our local talents! |
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Mr. Bon Soo Is An Artist Too!
In Partnership with Bon Soo Winter Carnival Inc. Saturday, February 1st, 2020 12pm - 3pm We are offering family-friendly art activities for all ages by donation. Explore the exhibitions and create art with Mr. Bon Soo! |
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Members' Appreciation
December 14th - December 24th, 2019
This is the season of giving so we are pleased to offer you a few extra benefits to show our appreciation for your support during the year.
During this event we are offering to our members the following:
December 14th - December 24th, 2019
This is the season of giving so we are pleased to offer you a few extra benefits to show our appreciation for your support during the year.
During this event we are offering to our members the following:
- 20% discount in the Gallery Shop on all items. Finish your Christmas shopping at the Gallery. Your gift will be gift wrapped free of charge and there will be no lineups!
- BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) membership. This is a great Christmas gift idea for people who do not need anything but can enjoy the gift of art!
- Paper Quilling Workshop (Drop –In) on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 10am to 2pm
- Origami Workshop (Drop-In) on Friday, December 20th from 10:30am—2:30pm
- Book Binding Workshop (Drop –In) on Saturday, December 21st from 10:30am—2:30pm
- Light refreshments (coffee, tea, cookies) will be offered on Friday and Saturday
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Starry Night Art Market
Friday, November 8th, 2019 at 5:30pm - 8pm Enjoy charcuterie, wine, dessert and a fabulous art market. Enjoy the array of artsy treasures that will be for sale. $40 for AGA Members or $45 for General public (Food and wine included in the price) For ticket, please call 705-949-9067 ext107. In addition, we are still looking for donations of interesting, beautiful and artsy items for the market. Please let us know if you have anything that you can part with and help the Gallery. Your support is very much appreciated. |
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Essential Oil Workshop
Wednesday, July 17th at 4:30pm
Sunday, July 28th at 2pm
Wednesday, August 14th at 4:30pm
Sunday, August 25th at 2pm
Wednesday, September 11th at 4:30pm
Sunday, September 29th at 2pm
Sunday, October 6th at 2pm
Sunday, October 20th at 2pm
Essential Oils are a proven, safe and effective way to improve and support good physical and mental health. Easy to use and cost effective, these certified therapeutic grade essential oils work in ways drugs can't!
Wednesday, July 17th at 4:30pm
Sunday, July 28th at 2pm
Wednesday, August 14th at 4:30pm
Sunday, August 25th at 2pm
Wednesday, September 11th at 4:30pm
Sunday, September 29th at 2pm
Sunday, October 6th at 2pm
Sunday, October 20th at 2pm
Essential Oils are a proven, safe and effective way to improve and support good physical and mental health. Easy to use and cost effective, these certified therapeutic grade essential oils work in ways drugs can't!
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Culture Day
Friday, September 27th, 2019 @ Art Gallery of Algoma Art Gallery of Algoma is offering hand-building art activities for everyone on Friday, September 27th from 10:30am to 3pm for Culture Day. In partnership with Jade Wellness Studio and Doterra Essential Oils, there will be a meditation session for adults from 12:15pm to 12:30pm, family yoga from 12:30pm to 1pm, and Essential oil workshop from 2pm to 3pm, where you will be able to learn how essential oils can benefit your health. Film Screening How Does Life Live? is part of the province-wide exhibition DO BLUE BUTTERFLIES EAT PARTS OF THE SKY?, curated by Dave Dyment and commissioned on the occasion of Culture Days’ 10th Anniversary. How Does Life Live? is produced in partnership between Ontario Culture Days and the Art Gallery of Algoma’s Culture Days programming. https://culturedays.ca/on/exhibition2019 This film screening will be presented in the AGA Lobby on: Friday, Sep. 27 from 9am - 5pm; Saturday Sep. 28 from 9am - 5pm; Sunday Sep. 30. 12:30pm to 5pm |
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Fringe North Festival
Saturday, August 17, 2019 11am - 4pm @ Roberta Bondar Pavilion
We will be offering sculpture activity with paper clay!
Saturday, August 17, 2019 11am - 4pm @ Roberta Bondar Pavilion
We will be offering sculpture activity with paper clay!
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Multiculturalism Day Event
Thursday, June 27th 11am - 3pm Let's make art representing different cultures! By Admission, or free for AGA Members |
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Opening Reception of Summer Exhibitions
Wednesday, June 26th, 7pm - 9pm Please join us to celebrate an opening night of summer exhibitions. Refreshments will be served as well as cash bar. Summer Exhibitions include Collection of the Survey from AGA Permanent Collection, Metamorphosis: Connecting with Glass by local artist, Carson Merriefield, and Insights: Perspectives on environment, time, humanity, and us as individuals by local artists, Karin Doleske, Jackie Janisse, Annie King and Kyrstiana Bourdage. |
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Sault Potter's Guild Gala
Friday, May 10th, 7pm - 10pm
The evening is a celebration of accomplishments by local members of the Guild. Many unique hand created pieces will be on display for sale. In addition, demonstrations of some pottery making by the members and history of the Guild in Sault Ste. Marie will be shared. We would like to invite you to join us for this special evening to celebrate local artists and share experiences of the Potters Guild.
Refreshments will be served.
Friday, May 10th, 7pm - 10pm
The evening is a celebration of accomplishments by local members of the Guild. Many unique hand created pieces will be on display for sale. In addition, demonstrations of some pottery making by the members and history of the Guild in Sault Ste. Marie will be shared. We would like to invite you to join us for this special evening to celebrate local artists and share experiences of the Potters Guild.
Refreshments will be served.
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Art in Bloom Event 2019
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 6pm We will be hosting 4th annual Art in Bloom event. Enjoy the floral arrangements created by local florists and artists inspired by artworks in the exhibition, live music by local singer songwriter, Britta Wolfert, and delicious meal from the Rasoi Indian Kitchen. $55 for AGA Members or $70 for General Tax Receipt for $30 |
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Family Day
Saturday, April 20, 2019 12:30pm - 3pm We would like to invite you to the Family Day at the Art Gallery of Algoma to celebrate Easter and Earth Day! We will be offering an egg painting activity. Admission will be by donation. There will be limited number of eggs available to paint, so please bring your own eggs. Everyone is welcome to join us! |
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Book Signing Event by Local Artist,
Gordon Stone March 9, 2019 2pm - 5pm A Local Artist, Gordon Stone has publish his first book called "Nature Speaks Are You Listening". We hope that you will be able to join us at the event and congratulate Gordon on publishing his first book. The AGA is pleased to host this event and recognize Gordon Stone, well-known local artist and long time member and supporter of the Gallery. Refreshments will be served. About Gordon Stone Inspirational photographer, poet and writer, Gordon’s mission in life is to touch others through both the heart and soul with images of God’s creation to demonstrate the interconnectedness of all things and to portray images not often seen as we make our journey life together. |
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Valentine's Day Event
Let us be your Valentine. Please reserve your tickets by Saturday, February 9. 2019 at 5pm. February 14, 2019 6:30pm Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Art Gallery of Algoma with dinner, dessert, live music, artists & watercolour class. All proceeds support Art Gallery of Algoma public programming. Tickets are $50 for AGA Members and $65 for non members. Tax receipts for $25 will be issued. Please call 705-949-9067 ext107 or email us for tickets or more information. Door opens at 6:30pm and dinner starts at 7pm |
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Mr. Bon Soo Is An Artist Too!
In Partnership with Bon Soo Winter Carnival Inc. February 8, 2019 1pm - 3pm Art Gallery of Algoma is offering family-friendly art activities for all ages by donation! Explore the exhibitions and create art with Mr. Bon Soo! |
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Member's Appreciation Week
December 11 - 15, 2018 9am - 5pm
We are pleased to offer you a few extra benefits to show our appreciation for your generous support this year. We have planned following activities for you;
December 11 - 15, 2018 9am - 5pm
We are pleased to offer you a few extra benefits to show our appreciation for your generous support this year. We have planned following activities for you;
- The discount in the Gallery Shop of 20% on all items
- From Tuesday to Saturday we will hold a silent auction of several photographs that are currently on display in the exhibition Algoma Through My Eyes.
- Free watercolour class offered by Nora Ann Harrison on Friday, December 14 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 12 at 5pm)
- BOGO Membership (Buy One membership Get One membership for free)
- A sale of vintage glassware, miniatures and porcelain figurines.
- Draws
- Refreshments
