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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GardenShip and State
August 23 - October 20, 2024
Opening Reception September 14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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 24, 2025 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
ARTspace Exhibitions
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Beatitudes: Bryan Halls
September 18 - November 16, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, September 20, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
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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
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 | 22 Oct – 26 Nov | 10:00 am - Noon |Studio 2 | Chatham Cultural Centre | Cost: $180
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Spark Joy! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | 6 November 10am-Noon | Enjoy the Elements of Design Art Class
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Tai Chi in the Gallery with Mike Blazek
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | November 06, 13, 20, 27, December 04, 11 | Thames Art Gallery | $55
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Spark Joy! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | 13 November 10am-Noon |Creating the Art projects for the Online Art Series
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Art & Wine - Favorite Things
Thursday | 14 Nov | 7-8.30pm | age 19+ | Tickets $20 | ticket includes a beverage and appetizers.
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Spark Joy! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | 20 November 10am-Noon | Lesson Tryouts and Making Art Kits
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Waiting for Winter PA Day
15 November | 9am-4:30pm | Studio 2 | The Cultural Centre | age 6-12 | $45
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Do You Love Me Sam: Pottery Date Night
Friday | 6 Dec | 7:00 – 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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Open Studio Pottery
Mondays | January 13 - March 17 | No class during March Break | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Cost: $260
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Beginner Wheel Pottery
Tuesdays | January 14 – March 25, 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! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | 15 January 10am-Noon | 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! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | 22 January 10am-Noon | Online Art Lesson via Zoom
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Spark Joy! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | 29 January 10am-Noon | Online Art Series via Zoom / Prep next art Kits
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Spark Joy! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | 5 February 10am-Noon | Online Art Lesson via Zoom / Prep next art kits
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Spark Joy! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | 12 February 10am-Noon | Online Art Lesson via Zoom
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Spark Joy! Volunteer opportunities for those in the community age 55 yrs +
Wednesday | 19 February 10am-Noon |Feedback re: Online Art Series Spark Joy Project