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What's On Calendar

• Monday, September 15, 2008  to Monday, November 24, 2008
  Adult Workshop: Life Drawing
  Mondays 1 to 3:30 pm. Cost: $80, $75 for members, Drop-in fee $10. Non-instructional life drawing sessions are being offered for 10 weeks this fall. The session will alternate between the nude and draped figure. Participants provide their own supplies. Drop-in’s welcome. (No session Thanksgiving - Monday October 13)  

• November

• Friday, November 14, 2008  to Sunday, January 4, 2009
  Taiwan Lantern Festival of Colour
  The Gallery is very pleased to be presenting a special display of 200 hand-painted paper lanterns by the children of Taoyuan County in Taiwan. The colourful lanterns will be on display in the atrium, coinciding with the kick-off of the annual Festival of Northern Lights in Owen Sound. This vibrant celebration is made possible by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Toronto and support from Celebrate Ontario through the City of Owen Sound. Special thanks to Kuo Hua Trading Company Ltd for sponsoring the lanterns workshops.   [ more info ]

• Friday, November 21, 2008  to Sunday, November 23, 2008
  Annual Fine Craft Sale
  Friday, November 21, 5 to 9 pm, Saturday, November 22, 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday, November 23, 12 to 5 pm. Featuring the best in craft and art, this event showcases the work in various media by artisans from this region and away: distinctive jewellery, colourful knitted sweaters, hand-blown glass, one-of-a-kind pottery, fashionable accessories for the home and garden, ornaments for the tree, paintings, gourmet food and much more. Visit our Gallery Shop for great gift ideas. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $2.00. 

• Friday, November 28, 2008  to Sunday, January 18, 2009
  Mitch Robertson - 5, 6, 7: Economies of Good and Evil
    [ more info ]

• Friday, November 28, 2008 
  Opening Reception for Mitch Robertson- 5, 6, 7: Economies of Good and Evil
  Opening Reception: Friday November 28 at 7 pm  [ more info ]

• December

• Tuesday, December 2, 2008 
  Convergence - Juried Exhibition Submission Deadline
  This exciting Juried Exhibition surveys new work form studios across the region. It is an opportunity for established and emerging artists to place their work alongside their peers, and for the gallery-going public to sample what is new and hot...to find out what artists are thinking about. This exhibition is open to all artists residing in Ontario working in any medium. Artists must have a current membership to The Tom Thomson Art Gallery.   [ more info ]

• Saturday, December 6, 2008 
  Painted Lanterns Everywhere
  December 6, 1 to 3 pm. In conjunction with the atrium display of hand-painted lanterns made by Taiwanese children and coinciding with Owen Sound’s Festival of Northern Lights, the Gallery is offering several workshops where all ages are invited to create their own painted lantern. All are welcome. FREE  

• Sunday, December 21, 2008 
  Free Guided Tour
  Join us for a lively and informative tour of our current exhibitions at 2 p.m. 

• Sunday, December 21, 2008 
  Make Art 1-3pm
  Drop into the Gallery Studio to “make art”; an afternoon of fun for the whole family. 

• Sunday, December 21, 2008 
  Painted Lanterns Everywhere
  December 21, 1-3 pm (as part of Make Art). In conjunction with the atrium display of hand-painted lanterns made by Taiwanese children and coinciding with Owen Sound’s Festival of Northern Lights, the Gallery is offering several workshops where all ages are invited to create their own painted lantern. All are welcome. FREE  

• January

• Sunday, January 18, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies: A NO-HIT, NO-RUN SUMMER
  Screening times: 4:15 and 7 pm, Galaxy Cinemas. Contact the Gallery for ticket availability 519-376-1932.  [ more info ]

• Monday, January 19, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies: A NO-HIT, NO-RUN SUMMER
  Screening time: 7 pm, Galaxy Cinemas. Contact the Gallery for tickets 519-376-1932.  [ more info ]

• Wednesday, January 21, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies: A NO-HIT, NO-RUN SUMMER
  Screening time: 6:45 pm Port Elgin Cinemas Contact the Gallery for ticket availability 519-376-1932  [ more info ]

• Friday, January 23, 2009  to Sunday, March 1, 2009
  Where are the Children? Healing the Legacy of the Residential Schools
  Co-produced by the Legacy of Hope Foundation, the Aboriginal Healing Foundation, this exhibition is a step towards raising awareness on the effects of the residential school system  [ more info ]

• Friday, January 23, 2009  to Sunday, March 1, 2009
  Convergence: The 46th Annual Juried Exhibition
    [ more info ]

• Friday, January 30, 2009  to Sunday, February 1, 2009
  Owen Sound's Reel Festival
  Five fabulous films in one great weekend! Passes and ticket packages now on sale.   [ more info ]

• February

• Sunday, February 22, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies: TBA
  Screening times: 4:15 & 7 pm Galaxy Cinemas.   [ more info ]

• Monday, February 23, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies: TBA
  Screening time: 7 pm, Galaxy Cinemas. Contact the Gallery for tickets 519-376-1932.  [ more info ]

• Wednesday, February 25, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies - TBA
  Screening time: 6:45 pm Port Elgin Cinemas Contact the Gallery for ticket availability 519-376-1932  [ more info ]

• March

• Friday, March 6, 2009  to Sunday, April 19, 2009
  Janet Jones: Dada Delirium
   

• Sunday, March 29, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies: TBA
  Screening times: 4:15 & 7 pm Galaxy Cinemas.  

• Monday, March 30, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies: TBA
  Screening time: 7 pm Galaxy Cinemas. Contact the Gallery for tickets 519-376-1932.  [ more info ]

• April

• Wednesday, April 1, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies - TBA
  Screening time: 6:45 pm Port Elgin Cinemas Contact the Gallery for ticket availability 519-376-1932  [ more info ]

• Sunday, April 19, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies: TBA
  Screening times: 4:15 & 7 pm, Galaxy Cinemas.  [ more info ]

• Monday, April 20, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies: TBA
  Screening time: 7 pm Galaxy Cinemas. Contact the Gallery for tickets 519-376-1932.  [ more info ]

• Wednesday, April 22, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies - TBA
  Screening time: 6:45 pm Port Elgin Cinemas Contact the Gallery for ticket availability 519-376-1932  [ more info ]

• May

• Sunday, May 3, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies: TBA
  Screening times: 4:15 & 7 pm, Galaxy Cinemas.  [ more info ]

• Monday, May 4, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies: TBA
  Screening time: 7 pm Galaxy Cinemas. Contact the Gallery for tickets 519-376-1932.  [ more info ]

• Wednesday, May 6, 2009 
  Gallery Night at the Movies - TBA
  Screening time: 6:45 pm Port Elgin Cinemas Contac the Gallery for ticket availability 519-376-1932  [ more info ]