Media Releases
MEDIA RELEASE – Cancellation Of Annual Garden Tour
Due to these unprecedented times, Thunder Bay Art Gallery has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Annual Garden Tour. While we are sad that we have had to cancel this perennial event, we look forward to coming back next year to celebrate the event’s 25th anniversary. Over the past 10 years, the Annual […]
MEDIA RELEASE – Temporary Closure Thunder Bay Art Gallery
To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery is temporarily closed to the public, beginning Monday, MARCH 16 at 5 PM until further notice. Currently scheduled events and programs are cancelled and/or rescheduled for a later date. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause. Our priority is to protect and […]
Media Release – Cancellation of Opening Reception Lakehead University Student Exhibitions
SUBJECT: Cancellation Opening Reception of Lakehead University Student Exhibitions WHEN: March 13, 2020 WHERE: Thunder Bay Art Gallery, 1080 Keewatin St The Opening Reception and Awards Presentation for the Lakehead University Student Exhibitions scheduled for Friday, March 13 at 7:30 pm at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery has been CANCELLED. The cancellation is the result […]
Media Release – Gallery Announces Major Donors to Capital Campaign
SUBJECT: Gallery Announces Major Donors to Capital Campaign WHEN: March 6, 2020 WHERE: Thunder Bay Art Gallery, 1080 Keewatin St John Sims, Deputy Chair of the AWE Capital Campaign, announced over $600,000 in donations to the AWE Capital Campaign toward the new waterfront art gallery. When making the announcement Sims explained that he was committed […]
Media Release – Launch of Ode’imin – Art Experiences for the Young at Heart
SUBJECT: Launch of Ode’imin – Art Experiences for the Young at Heart WHEN: Tuesday, January 14 from 4 – 6 pm WHERE: Thunder Bay Art Gallery, 1080 Keewatin St YOU’RE INVITED The Thunder Bay Art Gallery invites community groups and individuals working with older Indigenous people to learn more at the Information & Launch Reception […]
Opening Reception – The North Now
The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is excited to announce the opening of its newest exhibition: The North Now. Featuring art from across Northern Ontario, this multi-disciplinary juried exhibition provides a glimpse of the immense creativity, diversity and innovation by established and emerging artists living in the North of the province. Artists from across Northern Ontario […]
This weekend it’s all about Beading at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Beginning with the Opening Reception for two exhibitions featuring beadwork, and followed by two great beading events as part of our Culture Days programming. Opening Reception – September 27 at 7:30 pm Beads, they’re sewn so tight – Sep 27 to Nov 10 Featuring the work of four contemporary artists who innovate in the field […]
Opening Reception – Unfold Time: The Art of Leo Yerxa
Friday, September 13 at 7:30 pm Unfold Time: The Art of Leo Yerxa is a retrospective exhibition which celebrates the life and work of Leo Yerxa (1947–2017), the award-winning artist, poet, and writer from Couchiching First Nation, near Fort Frances, ON. The exhibition brings together Leo’s writings – his memories, reflections, and poems – with his art. Combined, […]