Judith Nasby on Rolph Scarlett
Join us on Sept. 25 at noon for a talk by Judith Nasby, Curator Emerita and founding director of the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, now the Art Gallery of Guelph. Exploring the life and legacy of Guelph-born artist and pioneering figure in North American modernism Rolph Scarlett, Nasby will trace Scarlett’s remarkable seventy-five-year career—from his
AGG Fall Season Launch 2025
Join us Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. for the launch of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s fall exhibitions: Unsettling Conservation Collective: Reworldings, curated by Alexandra Nordstrom, as well as Soft Internet Theory, curated by Tristan Sauer, winner of the 2025 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators. These are accompanied by two exhibitions curated from
Community Cares Panel: Supporting Artists in Guelph
Join us for a conversation about Guelph and the unique opportunities and challenges it offers its creative community. This panel brings together representatives from local organizations Art Not Shame, Ed Video, Guelph Tool Library, Necessary Arts, Otherwise Studios, and Wyndham Art Supplies to discuss how they have built their missions around artist support, contributing to
155,578 | Artist Socials
Join Curator of Contemporary Art Erin Szikora for a series of casual, drop-in socials that activate AGG’s current exhibition 155,578 through community dialogue and artist exchange. Pop by the gallery to connect with other makers working in your medium, share knowledge, ask questions, and form connections. All are welcome and light refreshments will be provided.
Crit Night with Necessary Arts & Otherwise Studios, facilitated by Paige Bromby
The Art Gallery of Guelph is partnering with Necessary Arts and Otherwise Studios to guest host their June Crit Night. Facilitated by local artist Paige Bromby, these monthly group critiques provide valuable feedback on your artwork, a friendly safe environment to share ideas, and an opportunity to connect with local artists in your community! Never
Summer Season Opening
Join us on Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the launch of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s summer season with the opening of two new exhibitions: 155,578 and Fuzzy Thinking. 155,578 features the work of over 50 artists with connections to Guelph, selected through an open call. The exhibition also includes a large-scale
Clothing Swap with Drop and Cop
Ready to refresh your wardrobe—for free? Drop in anytime between noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 21 at the Art Gallery of Guelph for a curated clothing swap hosted by Drop and Cop, a University of Guelph student-led club that promotes a circular economy. Bring your clean, gently used items and earn credits to
Clothing Swap with Drop and Cop at the Art Gallery of Guelph
Ready to refresh your wardrobe—for free? Drop in anytime between 12 – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, at the Art Gallery of Guelph for a curated clothing swap hosted by Drop and Cop, a University of Guelph student-led club that promotes a circular economy. Bring your clean, gently used items and earn credits to
Candid Corner with Ed Video at the Art Gallery of Guelph
In partnership with Ed Video, the Art Gallery of Guelph invites you to an engaging evening featuring a screening of Susan Mogul’s 1997 film, I Stare at You and Dream, currently showcased alongside a collection of over 80 quillboxes in the exhibition Do You Remember Love. The film highlights the intersecting lives of four individuals,
Inside the World of Art Appraisal: Stories from Bert Dorpmans and Lauren Ogilvie
Join the AGG Volunteer Association on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Guelph for an engaging talk with Bert Dorpmans and Lauren Ogilvie of McMaster Fine Art in Dundas. With over forty years of experience in the art appraisal business, Bert and Lauren will share captivating memoirs from their journey,
Traditional Quillwork Medallion Workshop | Honouring My Teacher, Friend, Mother, My Inspiration
In honouring five generations of listening, watching and learning, Ojibway/Potawatomi artist Boshdayosgaykwe Pawis grew up in and around the gift of traditional quillwork, living and learning to continually work toward teaching this skill. As the founder of G’zaagin Art Gallery, she resourcefully uses only natural materials and finds creative ways for people to experience natural
Seasonal Splendor: Mastering Outdoor Winter Planters with Leah Olsen-Kent
Join the AGG Volunteer Association on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 12 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Guelph for a captivating demonstration by Leah Olsen-Kent from Fleuristic and Leah Olsen-Kent Art. With nearly 30 years of experience enhancing the Guelph community and tri-city area, Leah will showcase how to create two unique styles of outdoor
ART/CRAFT 2024
The Art Gallery of Guelph invites collectors and art lovers alike to raise a toast (and a bid paddle) in support of Guelph’s public gallery on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. We are pleased to welcome you back for ART/CRAFT 2024! The gallery’s signature gala and live art auction is unique in its celebration of the
Jack-O’-Lantern Parade
Don’t let your creative Halloween masterpieces go to waste! Bring your jack-o’-lanterns to the Art Gallery of Guelph on November 1st for a spectacular evening of light and creativity. Drop off your carved creations at the gallery anytime between noon to 5 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. to contribute to an enchanting pathway that
Paranormal Investigation at the AGG
Join us for a night of spooky exploration at the Art Gallery of Guelph, the site of the historic Macdonald Stewart Consolidated School, established in 1904. This one-of-a-kind paranormal investigation
Art and Aging: Inspiration Beyond Boundaries with Janice Mason Steeves
Join the AGG Volunteer Association on Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Guelph for a talk by Janice Mason Steeves, a Saskatchewan-born artist and former clinical
Make-a-thon
Calling makers of all ages and stages! Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph for an afternoon of creative activity using the simplest of materials: paper, glue, and scissors.
Walk and Talk | Curatorial Walkthrough with Dallas Fellini
Join the 2024 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators recipient, Dallas Fellini, as they offer insight into the ideas and histories at play in the exhibition Some kind of we, which brings together multiple generations of artists to reflect on an ongoing tradition of trans-centered artistic production in Canada over the course of three decades.
Crafting Elegance: An Exploration of Jewellery with Michelle Miller
Join the AGG Volunteer Association at the gallery on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. for an engaging talk by the artist and designer behind Michelle Miller Jewellery. Michelle will highlight her exquisite collections of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, showcasing the unique materials and designs that define her work. Explore the elegance and originality of
Yours in Native Spirit: Richard Bedwash- Exhibition tour with Shauna McCabe and Colinda Clyne
Explore the vivid paintings and symbol-rich stories of Anishinaabe artist Richard Bedwash presented this summer in the exhibition, Yours in Native Spirit. This conversational walkthrough with co-curators Shauna McCabe and Colinda Clyne explores the connection between Bedwash’s life experiences and the community of Guelph. Deeply impacted by the colonialism of incarceration from his experiences of