Art + Events

Talking Collection is a new and accessible tour through gallery exhibitions. With a casual cinq à sept vibe, this social event is hosted by a selection of Gallery staff who share insights on exhibitions, artworks, projects, and our permanent collection.

A Strong Law Bids Us Dance is a large-scale exhibition that resonates with our 50th anniversary. A selection of charged and dynamic paintings, prints, and sculptures showcases more than 40 artists from the collection, including master Daphne Odjig (b. 1919 – d. 2016) and Ahmoo Angeconeb (b. 1955 – d. 2017), alongside music-making and regalia accessories by several artists not yet identified. Everyone is part of the circle.

Built, Not Inherited is the debut solo exhibition in Thunder Bay by artist Natalie King, a queer interdisciplinary Anishinaabe (Algonquin) artist, facilitator, and member of Timiskaming First Nation. Across painting and installation, King’s works function as places of passage rather than fixed objects.

Step into the serene world of botanical art in this Summer Studio dedicated to capturing the beauty of plants through watercolour illustration. Explore techniques such as washes, blending, colour mixing, and building soft layered effects while you create a series of small studies. Join us for a relaxed, exploratory session perfect for beginner or anyone looking to reconnect with their creative side.

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is excited to bring you our Annual Garden Tour. The Garden Tour is a great way to spend the day with your friends and family! Marvel at the flora and foliage as you venture from one side of our city to another—exploring gardens lovingly grown by our community, and hand picked by our Master Gardeners.

This triannual exhibition showcases art from across Northern Ontario, bringing together artists from a wide range of lived experiences. Juried by a panel of local, regional, and provincial artists, the Juried Exhibition highlights the strength and significance of makers and artists in Northern Ontario.

Hyper Woodland is a term coined by artist Quinn Hopkins for his work. Expanding the genres of Woodland Style, his Anishinaabe practice blends ancestral knowledge with augmented reality (AR) and interactive projection.

Join on the first Sunday of each month us for a fun and creative family day at the gallery. Our free all-ages activities are the perfect way to connect with the community, explore art exhibitions, and spark your creativity. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy an inspiring day with us!