Welcome to the Thames Art Gallery and ARTspace
We invite you to visit, explore and be inspired by our beautiful exhibition space in downtown Chatham, Ontario. We offer fun art-making experiences in our art studio for all ages.
Learn more about our hours of operation and how to plan your safe visit.
Thames Art Gallery Exhibitions
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Ariel Williams: Part One
January 31, 2025 - March 23, 2025
Opening Reception: Winter Art Crawl
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Malik McKoy: Speed Run
January 31, 2025 - March 23, 2025
Opening Reception: Winter Art Crawl
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FUSION: Breakthrough PLUS
January 31, 2025 - March 23, 2025
Opening Reception: Winter Art Crawl
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Thames Art Gallery Graduating Art Scholarship
Application Deadline: February 18, 2025 @ 11:59 pm
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Here I Am Student Exhibition
April 4 - June 1, 2025
Opening Reception: April 4, 2025 7:00 - 9:00 pm
ARTspace Exhibitions
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Lorie Thibault: I Wander to Wonder
January 08, 2025 –March 15, 2025
Opening Reception: Winter Art Crawl -
Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense Gordon Thames Art Gallery Permanent Collection on View
January 08, 2025 –March 15, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, January 31, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Workshops, Events, Tours and More
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School Programs 2024 - 2025
Explore our School Programs, available at the Chatham Cultural Centre or in your classroom!
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After School Arts Hub
Mondays, January 13 - February 24 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Studio 2 | The Cultural Centre | Ages 6 - 12 | Cost: $90
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Family Day: Create a Space Plushie
Monday, February 17, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Thames Art Gallery | Chatham Cultural Centre | Free Admission
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Spark Joy Online Art Series with Art Kit- Pottery
Wednesday | February 12 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Ages 16+ | Free but registration required
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Spark Joy! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | February 12 | 10:00 am- 12:00 pm | Online Art Lesson via Zoom
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Spark Joy! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | February 19 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | Feedback re: Online Art Series Spark Joy Project
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Mad Hatter March Break Art Camp
March 10 - 14 | 9:00 am - 4:40 pm | Studio 2 | The Cultural Centre | Ages 6 - 12 | Cost: $190
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After School Arts Hub
Mondays, March 17 - April 28 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Studio 2 | The Cultural Centre | Ages 6 - 12 | Cost: $90
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Open Studio Pottery
Mondays | March 31 – June 2 | No classes April 21 Easter, May 19 Victoria Day | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age 18+ | Cost: $260
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Beginner Wheel Pottery
Tuesdays | April 1 – June 3 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age 18+ | Cost: $315
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Intermediate Wheel Pottery
Wednesdays | April 2 – June 4 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Studio 2 | The Cultural Centre | Age 18 + | cost: $315
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Hand-building with Clay
Thursdays | April 3 – May 22 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age 16+ | Cost: $260