Art + Events

Capture the essence of someone meaningful through the art of poetry with writer Elisabeth Blair. In this reflective workshop, you will use photos, letters, notes, or memories as inspiration to craft a portrait poem. Explore example works, discuss different poetic approaches, and spend quiet time writing.

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery invites you to enter the 2025 Christian Chapman Art Raffle for your chance to win a one-of-a-kind original painting by the celebrated Anishinaabe artist and 2025 Sobey Art Award nominee, Christian Chapman.

Fragile is the debut solo exhibition by Thunder Bay artist Gayle Church. Using the pâte de verre technique (French for “glass paste”), Church creates a menagerie of life-sized glass animals inspired by nature and wildlife.

Gakina Gegoon is a solo presentation by Thunder Bay artist Jean Marshall. Her chosen title for this selection of works means “everything, all of them – a set of things” in Anishinaabemowin. As a constellation of new and recent works, including the beaded work Ring of Fire II, medallions, and felt orbs, Jean’s work creates a celestial space of meaning and possibility.

Agawaatebiigisin (it is reflected in the water) is the debut solo exhibition by Thunder Bay artist Justine Gustafson. In the gallery space, new beaded works by Gustafson shimmer and glint, nibi, in Anishinaabemowin, like light on water.

Copper Thunderbird Survives with the Help of Water Spirits: Gift of Kenny Alwyn Whent and Family is a selection of works by artist Norval Morrisseau (b. 1932 - d. 2007) from a new and significant donation by Kenny Whent and Family.

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!