Ontario Society of Artists New Members Exhibition
Exhibit
The Ontario Society of Artists New Members Exhibition celebrates artists newly elected into one of Canada’s longest-standing and most respected professional arts organizations. Founded in 1872, the Ontario Society of Artists is Canada’s longest continuing art society and has played a significant role in the development and support of professional visual arts practice in Ontario.
Free entry
Details
July 29 – August 16 | Wednesday–Sunday, 10 AM–4 PM
Each year, artists from across the province submit portfolios for peer review, with elected membership recognizing a high standard of artistic achievement, professional practice, and contribution to the visual arts. This exhibition of select works by 16 of the 30 newly elected members honours and introduces the Society’s newest artists, bringing together a diverse range of contemporary artistic practices from across Ontario.
Representing emerging, mid-career, and established voices, the exhibition reflects the breadth, strength, and evolving nature of contemporary art in the province while celebrating the continued legacy of the Ontario Society of Artists and the artists shaping its future.
Exhibition Hours
The exhibition is open to the public on the following dates:
July 29–August 2 | 10 AM–4 PM
August 5–9 | 10 AM–4 PM
August 12–15 | 10 AM–4 PM
August 16 | 10 AM–2 PM
Special Events
Artist Talk with James McKeague (Friday, July 31 | 1 PM)
Artist Talk with Sara Petroff (Thursday, August 6 | 1 PM)
Artist Demo with Cathy Lorraway (Wednesday, July 29 | 1 PM)
Public Closing Reception (Sunday, August 16 | 12–2 PM)
