Exhibitions
Our main Gallery features exhibitions of works by local, regional and nationally significant Canadian artists. Our mandate is to show artwork that is important to our community; themes include careers of significant artists, current events and the history of our region. Exhibitions are changed every six to eight weeks. Artwork on display typically includes a variety of media, including traditional techniques, contemporary innovations and new media. Some exhibitions or themes occur at regularly repeated intervals, such as our annual exhibitions of High school student art and our Biannual Juried Exhibition.
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Studio Visit |
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November 17-January 20 Opening Celebration: Sunday, November 25, 2-4 p.m. Artists: Leszek and Lynn Wyczolkowski Contrary to the single dimension of most exhibitions where we see only the finished product, Studio Visit uniquely places viewers in the active working environment of a painter and etcher. Steps, stages, techniques, materials used, and works in progress are highlighted in a series of non-manipulated photographs that help to demystify many unknowns, particularly those of intaglio printmaking. Join us at the opening celebration to hear the talk and tour given by the artists. Lynn and Leszek are pleased to have the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Toronto taking the role of Honourable Patronage for the Studio Visit exhibition. |
Special Events
Special events held at the Gallery allow visitors to experience art in many ways and often provide the opportunity to interact directly with artists and creators. Community art-making projects encourage direct participation. Lectures, discussion groups and workshops are both educational and enjoyable. Some special events, such as our annual fundraising auction, are also opportunities to help support the gallery.
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Sunday Fun-days |
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Previously known as Second Sundays: same great program, new name. Bring the family one Sunday a month for FREE arts and crafts activities. Watch for a list of dates for fall Sunday Fun-day events. Free Admission made possible by Grimsby Hyundai |
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Doors Open |
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Saturday, September 22, 2018 Explore some of Grimsby's best kept secrets. Residents and visitors are invited to discover hidden treasures, including the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. |
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Culture Days |
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September 28-30, 2018 Ontario Culture Days takes place every year on the last weekend in September, featuring FREE cultural activities for all Ontarians. Stay tuned for details of Grimsby Events, held at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery and Library. |
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Annual Fundraising Auction |
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Saturday, March 30, 2019 Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $35, available for purchase at the Gallery now! Our annual auction is the largest and most important fundraiser of the year. Save the date for next year's event, Back to the Garden, a night of peace, music and ART celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival. |
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Wayzgoose Book Arts Fair |
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Saturday, April 27, 2019 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. FREE Admission Always held on the last Saturday in April, the GPAG's Wayzgoose Book Arts Fair is an annual gathering of private press printers, bookbinders, print makers, paper marblers and other artisans celebrating the art of the hand-made book |
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