Events

OCT 31 - 12-5 PM - Add to your Halloween by exploring our outdoor Pumpkin Patch inspired by Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis. We’re playing with the cat theme – so prominent in Maud Lewis’ art – and you can too! Will you create a terrifying tabby or a creepy calico on a pumpkin? There’s room for lots of spooky kitties in the Pumpkin Patch. Bring your pumpkin creation (cat themed or not) to the Gallery and you’ll be entered to win a Gallery Prize Pack.

2 WEEKEND CLASS - NOV 1 & NOV 8 from 12:30–4:30 PM- Create a cozy canvas floorcloth during this two day class lead by artist Crystal Nielsen. The class will begin in the gallery viewing an exhibition of artworks by Maud Lewis, a well known Canadian folk artist from Nova Scotia. Participants will learn about the historical artform of floorcloths —hand painted canvas rugs associated with East Coast living. Learn the techniques and process behind creating your own hand painted rug which will last for years to come. Inspired by Maud’s painted story, participants will create their own floorcloth design using acrylic paint.

NOV 2 - 5–6:30 PM - Members of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery are invited to attend the Gallery’s Annual General Meeting. Due to the events related to COVID 19, we were unable to hold our AGM as normal in May. We are now planning an on-site AGM at the Gallery with masks and social distancing required.

BIDDING FROM - NOV 2-9 - Artists from across Thunder Bay and Northern Ontario have generously donated their original artworks to showcase in this one-of-a-kind online fundraiser. You can view and bid on 34 excellent works of art.

NOV 22 - 12:30–4:30 PM - Build an adorable holiday themed gnome to decorate your home with. Ceramic artist Kasia Piech will teach you how to build yourself a ceramic Christmas gnome from clay. This workshop is great for both beginners to clay as well as those who have worked with clay before. You will learn the basics of hand building with clay slabs, coils and pinch pots and use your new skills to create your gnome. Participants will use colourful clay slips and glazes to decorate their gnomes. Finished projects will be fired in a pottery kiln and ready for pickup in time for the start of the holiday season. Your festive character will be a great addition to your holiday décor this year!