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.
Thames Art Gallery Exhibitions
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Ontario Juried Exhibition
October 15, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Opening Reception October 17, 2025 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
ARTspace Exhibitions
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Gift of Art: Holiday ARTsale
November 19, 2025 - January 2026
Extended Friday hours until 8:00 pm December 19th, 2025
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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Beginner Wheel Pottery
Tuesdays | January 6 – March 10 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | Studio 2 | The Cultural Centre | Age 18 + | cost: $315
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Beginner Wheel Pottery
Tuesdays | January 6 – March 10 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Studio 2 | The Cultural Centre Age 18 + | cost: $315
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Intermediate Wheel Pottery
Wednesdays | January 7 – March 11 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Studio 2 | The Cultural Centre | Age 18 + | cost: $315
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Open Studio Pottery
Mondays | January 12 - March 9 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Studio 2 | Cultural Centre | Age 18+ | Cost: $265
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Drawing 101
Mondays | January 12 - February 23 | no class Family Day | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Studio 2 | Cultural Centre | Cost: $115
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8 Week Pottery Hand Building
Thursdays | October 2 – November 20 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age 18+ | Cost: $ 265
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Master Forger Paint Night: Frank Carmicheal
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Ages 16+ | $40
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After School Arts Hub
Mondays, November 3 - December 8, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Studio 2 | The Cultural Centre | Age 6 – 12 | Cost: $ 90
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Master Forger Paint Night: Vincent Van Gogh
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Thames Art Gallery | Age 16+ | $40
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PA Day - Miniature World
Friday, November 21, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Studio 2 | The Cultural Centre | Age 6 – 12 | Cost: $ 45