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Tom Thomson Art Gallery Public art gallery & national attraction with a collection of 2700+ contemporary & historical works.

Throwback ThursdayGuest Curated by Andrew Hunter in 1997, "Up North: A Northern Ontario Tragedy" explored personal autob...
10/15/2026

Throwback Thursday

Guest Curated by Andrew Hunter in 1997, "Up North: A Northern Ontario Tragedy" explored personal autobiography, Canadiana, sports, and mythic Canadian deaths by intertwining the lives and mysterious disappearances of two cultural icons: Tom Thomson (who died in a 1917 canoeing incident) and Toronto Maple Leafs hockey player Bill Barilko (who died in a 1951 plane crash).

Hunter's installation mixed historical artifacts—such as Tom Thomson landscape sketches, a cedar-strip canoe, and archival film clips of Barilko's Stanley Cup-winning goal—with pop-culture bric-a-brac, a 1940s hi-fi playing songs by The Tragically Hip, sculptures by Carl Skelton, and handcrafted wool garments/hockey jerseys.

✨ ART, MATERIALS & BIG IDEAS. THIS SATURDAY AT THE TOM.What happens when plaster, cement, copper, glass, and stone meet ...
10/15/2026

✨ ART, MATERIALS & BIG IDEAS. THIS SATURDAY AT THE TOM.
What happens when plaster, cement, copper, glass, and stone meet experimentation, the landscape, and a little creative curiosity?
Come find out with artist D’Andrea Bowie as we celebrate her exhibition, cut a path through the weeds and call it a garden.
🗣️ 1–2 PM | Artist Talk & Walkabout
Get up close with the work, hear directly from D’Andrea, and explore the ideas, materials, and processes shaping her sculptural practice. Think unexpected materials, fascinating transformations, and new ways of seeing the world around us.
🥂 2–4 PM | Opening Reception
Stay, celebrate, connect, and experience the exhibition with our arts community.
📍 Tom Thomson Art Gallery
📅 Saturday, October 17
🎟️ FREE & open to everyone!
Come for the art. Stay for the conversation. Leave seeing things a little differently. 👀
See you at the TOM!

Perfect Pairings: Discover the Wines of Georgian Bay with Robert KetchinJoin us at Palette to Palate: Let’s Go Wild! for...
10/14/2026

Perfect Pairings: Discover the Wines of Georgian Bay with Robert Ketchin

Join us at Palette to Palate: Let’s Go Wild! for a special w**e tasting experience with Robert Ketchin, a pioneer in Georgian Bay’s emerging w**e industry and co-founder of Georgian Hills Vineyards. With over 50 years of experience in the w**e and beverage industry, Robert brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and expertise to the table. His vision for establishing a thriving cool-climate w**e region in South Georgian Bay has helped put local w**es on the map. Discover the distinctive flavours and characteristics of w**es shaped by our region’s unique landscape and climate as Robert shares his insights, stories, and passion for exceptional Ontario w**es. As Robert likes to say, “Tasting is Believing!”

Palette to Palate: Let’s Go Wild takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 7–10 PM hosted by MC Philly Markowitz.

Tickets are $75, with all proceeds supporting the Gallery’s exhibitions, programs, and community initiatives.

Tickets are $20 for the Perfect Pairing tastings, available for purchase at the event.

Tor purchase your tickets, online please visit: https://www.owensound.ca/recreation-culture/arts-and-culture/tom-thomson-art-gallery/events/palette-to-palate-lets-go-wild/
Or buy them in person at the TOM.

A big thank you to The Kitchen in Meaford, our newest location supporting the 2027 Tom Thomson Fundraising Calendar!Stop...
10/13/2026

A big thank you to The Kitchen in Meaford, our newest location supporting the 2027 Tom Thomson Fundraising Calendar!

Stop by their amazing shop for unique finds, fun gifts, and delicious baked goodies—and pick up your calendar while you’re there!

Every calendar purchased supports the Tom Thomson Art Gallery and its programs.

Thank you for helping us celebrate 150 years of Tom Thomson!

A big thank you to Simply Unique Flowers & Gifts 🌸 for supporting the 2027 Tom Thomson Fundraising Calendar! Pick up you...
10/10/2026

A big thank you to Simply Unique Flowers & Gifts 🌸 for supporting the 2027 Tom Thomson Fundraising Calendar! Pick up yours today and support the Gallery!

A big thank you to Blackbird Pie Company for supporting the 2027 Tom Thomson Fundraising Calendar!We’re so grateful for ...
10/09/2026

A big thank you to Blackbird Pie Company for supporting the 2027 Tom Thomson Fundraising Calendar!

We’re so grateful for the support of our incredible local businesses as we expand our calendar reach and celebrate the legacy of Tom Thomson.

Pick up your calendar today and support the Tom Thomson Art Gallery! Every calendar purchased helps support the Gallery and its programs.

Thank you for helping us celebrate 150 years of Tom Thomson!

SAVE THE DATE | ARTIST TALK 🎨D’Andrea Bowie is at the TOM this week, working alongside our installation team as cut a pa...
10/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE | ARTIST TALK 🎨
D’Andrea Bowie is at the TOM this week, working alongside our installation team as cut a path through the weeds and call it a garden takes shape. We’re excited to share a glimpse behind the scenes!
Join us Saturday, October 17 for an Artist Talk with D’Andrea Bowie, followed by an opportunity to explore the exhibition with the artist. Hear directly from Bowie about her materials, process, and the ways the geology and landscape of Owen Sound have informed this new body of work.
Saturday, October 17 | 1–2 PM
Free to attend
Opening Reception to follow | 2–4 PM
Come meet the artist, explore the exhibition, and discover the ideas and process behind the work.
📸 Image 1: Photograph of the artist, photo courtesy of Janet Kimber
📸 Images 2 & 3: Courtesy of the artist

Please note that our gallery spaces will be closed October 6–9 as we prepare for our upcoming exhibitions.We’ll be busy ...
10/05/2026

Please note that our gallery spaces will be closed October 6–9 as we prepare for our upcoming exhibitions.

We’ll be busy behind the scenes installing new artwork and getting everything ready for you to enjoy.

Regular gallery hours will resume Saturday, October 10, from 10am–5pm.

Thank you for your ongoing support! Pick up your calendar today and support the Tom Thomson Art Gallery! Every calendar...
10/03/2026

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Pick up your calendar today and support the Tom Thomson Art Gallery! Every calendar purchased helps support the Gallery and its programs.

Thank you for helping us celebrate 150 years of Tom Thomson

Drawn from the TOM’s collection, A History of Reverence brings together works from the past sixty years that look to ear...
10/03/2026

Drawn from the TOM’s collection, A History of Reverence brings together works from the past sixty years that look to earlier artists as sources of inspiration, reflection, and dialogue. From direct homage to playful reinterpretation and critical response, the exhibition explores the many ways artists engage with those who came before them—revealing artistic history as an ongoing conversation between past and present.

On view from September 19, 2026 to January 2, 2027.

Join us on Saturday, October 17 from 2:00-4:00pm to celebrate the exhibition at our Fall Reception.

Image credit: Frances-Anne Johnston, A Deux, Chez Moi (detail), c. 1976. Oil on canvas, 61 x 76.5 cm. Gift from Gladys Warrilow in memory of her sister Lilean Miller, 1976.

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840 1st Avenue West
Owen Sound, ON
N4K4K4

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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