Gallery 1
Shirley, An Indian Residential School Story
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Tickets: $10.00 Adults | $7.00 Members, Seniors, Students | Children Under 12 - Free
Thurs Oct 8 - Tues Oct 27, during operating hours Tickets can be purchased at the door of the Art Gallery of Algoma The Algoma Fall Festival in partnership with The Art Gallery of Algoma proudly presents Shirley, An Indian Residential School Story, a powerful visual arts exhibition that brings Shirley Horn's true story to life through the original illustrations and narrative from the acclaimed book by Shirley Horn and Joanne Robertson. For more information, visit the Algoma Fall Festival Website by clicking on the button below. |
Timeless Blend: Amalgamation of Cultures
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Exhibition Opening Friday November 6th at 7pm 2026
Last day of exhibition January 30th 2027 This exhibition explores the intersection of global folk traditions and industrial materiality. By blending sustainable elements like yarn and wood with reclaimed technological artifacts, the work celebrates cultural similarities and connections alongside shared human geometries and the evolution of artisanal craft in a digital age. Gabriel George is an Indo-Canadian interdisciplinary artist based in Baawaating (Sault Ste. Marie), Ontario, whose practice is deeply rooted in the study of global folk cultures. Originally from Kerala, India, George draws on the vibrant artisanal traditions of his homeland to explore the universal patterns, shared geometries, and regional color palettes that connect diverse communities worldwide. His work serves as a living bridge between ancestral motifs and the contemporary landscape, using his background in cinematic art direction to construct immersive installations that celebrate the persistence of folk heritage. By blending sustainable textiles with modern elements like steel and reclaimed technological artifacts, George investigates how traditional craft survives in a high-tech world. This synthesis of “material hybridity” allows him to turn circuit boards and industrial fragments into tactile narratives of human connection. A graduate with distinction from OCAD University (BFA, Sculpture and Art Installation) and a 2026 OAC Chalmers Professional Development Grant recipient, George is committed to fostering cross-cultural dialogue through large-scale public and gallery projects that honor the resilience of folk art. Image Courtesy of the artist. |
Gallery 2
Indigenous Voices Project Exhibition
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Completed artworks will be in the exhibition opening on September 30, 2026 at the Art Gallery of Algoma.
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