ARTspace was formed in 2008 as a joint initiative between the Thames Art Gallery and an interested group of Chatham-Kent artists. ARTspace is a not-for-profit gallery dedicated to the promotion and development of Chatham-Kent artists engaged in contemporary visual arts practice. The gallery maintains a special focus on exhibiting and promoting a diversity of artistic practices within the region of Chatham-Kent.

In addition to our goal of expanding artistic discourse through exhibition programming, a significant part of the gallery’s vision includes professional development and support. Members are encouraged to access information and skills training offered through the gallery in the form of resources, workshops, studio visits, volunteering opportunities, and gallery openings

Exhibiting Members

(Fine Artists): $135.40 Annual Membership Fee (annually increases by 5%) - 30% gallery commission

ARTspace members can submit an application for; a solo exhibition, group exhibition, or as curator for an exhibition featuring non-ARTspace members.

Artisans Members

(Artisans): No annual fee - 40% gallery commission


Memberships are available to fine artists and artisans who have developed a mature body of work and wish to exhibit and sell their work at the gallery. To show your work at the gallery, the successful completion of an application procedure is required (see link for PDF.) In addition, applicants must also have some residential claim to the region of Chatham-Kent.