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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Michael Belmore: power lines in the distance
April 4, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, April 4, 2025 | 7:00 - 9:00 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 -
Call for Submissions Ontario Juried Exhibition
Submission Deadline: August 17, 2025
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Ontario Juried Exhibition
October 10, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Opening Reception October 17, 2025 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
ARTspace Exhibitions
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Lorie Thibault: I Wander to Wonder
January 08, 2025 –May 3, 2025
Opening Reception: Winter Art Crawl -
Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense Gordon Thames Art Gallery Permanent Collection on View
January 08, 2025 –May 3, 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, 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
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Hop to it! April PA Day
Friday, April 4 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Studio 2 | The Cultural Centre | Ages 6 - 12 | Cost: $45
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Made with Mom - Watercolour Palette and Painting Kit
Saturday, April 26 | 10:00 AM – Noon | Thames Art Gallery | Made with Mom Watercolour Palette and Painting Kit | $45
Saturday, May 10 | Kit Pick up / Painting Party | Thames Art Gallery