Relational Making: Pinch Pots with KC Adams
On Saturday, September 19 from 1 - 3 p.m., join artist KC Adams for a free, hands-on workshop exploring relational making through clay. Presented in conjunction with upcoming exhibition, Earth Bodies, Relational Making: Pinch Pots with KC Adams considers clay as a carrier of knowledge, memory, and relationships to land, water, culture, and spirit. Participants
Tour of Sculpture Park Behind the Begging Bear
On Saturday, September 19 at 11 a.m., join us for a guided tour of the AGG Sculpture Park, led by Judith Nasby, founding Director of the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre. The Donald Forster Sculpture Park is one of the most diverse and dynamic outdoor sculpture collections in Canada. Situated on a 2.5-acre site adjacent to
Fall Exhibitions Launch 2026
Join us on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. for the public launch of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s Fall 2026 Season, featuring three new exhibitions that explore relationships to the land, the body, and the self. Curators and artists will be in attendance. All are welcome. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served and
Volunteer Talk with Werner Zimmerman
The AGG Volunteer Association invites you to a noon hour lecture with Werner Zimmermann, an established artist, illustrator, and educator. Best known for his distinctive illustrations for numerous beloved children’s books, including At the Pond and Pippin the Christmas Pig, Zimmermann will reflect on his artistic practice, the relationship between image and story, and his many years working
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.
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