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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Eye 4 Art
November 1 2024 - January 12, 2025
Opening Reception November 1, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Winter Art Crawl
Save the date! Winter Art Crawl is on January 31, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Malik McKoy: Speed Run
January 31, 2025 - March 23, 2025
Opening Reception: Winter Art Crawl
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Ariel Williams: Part One
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
ARTspace Exhibitions
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Gift of ART: Holiday Exhibition and Art Sale
November 20, 2024 - January 04, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, November 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm -
Winter Art Crawl
Save the date! Winter Art Crawl is on January 31, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Lorie Thibault: I Wander to Wonder
January 08, 2025 –March 15, 2025
Opening Reception: Winter Art Crawl
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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Drop-in and Draw
Every Thursday (except when gallery closed for install) | 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Thames Art Gallery Murray St. Entrance | Free | Please bring drawing supplies.
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Mastering 17th Century Still Life Painting with Minke de Vogel with
Tuesday | October 22 – November 26 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age 18+ | Cost: $180
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Do You Love Me Sam: Pottery Date Night
Friday | 6 December | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age 19+ | Cost: $80.00
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Hand-building with Clay
Wednesdays | January 9 - February 27 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 16+ | Cost: $260.00
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Cyanotype Photography
Saturday | January 11 & 18 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age 15+ | Cost: $110.00
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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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Open Studio Pottery
Mondays | January 13 – March 17 | No classes during March Break | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age 18+ | Cost: $260
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Beginner Wheel Pottery
Tuesdays | January 14 – March 25, no class during March break | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 18+ | Cost: $315.00
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Beginner Wheel Pottery
Tuesdays | January 14 – March 25 | No classes during March Break | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age 18+ | Cost: $315
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Spark Joy! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | January 15 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Prep art kits for distribution
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Intermediate Wheel Pottery
Wednesdays | January 15 - March 26 | No Class during March Break | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 18+ | Cost: $315.00
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Spark Joy Online Art Series with Art Kit - Sketching
Wednesday | January 22 | 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 | January 22 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online Art Lesson via Zoom
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Winter Art Crawl
Save the date! Winter Art Crawl is on January 31, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Tai Chi in the Gallery with Mike Blazek
Tuesdays | January 28 - March 18 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Ages 16 + | Thames Art Gallery | Cost: $80
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Spark Joy! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | January 29 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online Art Series via Zoom / Prep next art Kits
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Spark Joy Online Art Series with Art Kit - Watercolour Painting
Wednesday | January 29 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Ages 16+ | Free but registration required
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Art Masterpieces PA Day Camp
January 31 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Studio 2 | The Cultural Centre | Ages 6 - 12 | Cost: $45
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Winter Wellness Series
Saturdays | February 1 - March 11 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Ages 13+ | Thames Art Gallery | Cost: $150
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Spark Joy! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | February 5 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | Online Art Lesson via Zoom / Prep next art kits
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Spark Joy Online Art Series with Art Kit - Stamp Carving and Printing
Wednesday | February 5 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Ages 16+ | Free but registration required
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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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Hand-building with Clay
Thursdays | April 3 – May 22 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Age 16+ | Cost: $260