Exhibitions at the Public Art Centre take place in our Gallery ONE, TWO and THREE. Tours are free of charge and can be organized in advance for school and community groups. For more information please see Education Programs.


 

Current Exhibition


Legacy of Faith: A Bicentennial Celebration of Old St. Thomas Church

A Collaboration with our Community

August 17 to September 14, 2024

Gallery One and Two

 Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of the Old St. Thomas Church, as we celebrate its 200th anniversary through a stunning exhibition of historic artwork that captures the essence and spirit of this beloved landmark.

Artworks in this exhibition have been graciously loaned to the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre from members of our community, the Elgin County Museum and from the Public Art Centres’ permanent collection.  A special thank you to Rev. Nick Wells for his collaboration on this project.

 







Maxine Allen, Old St. Thomas Church and Lynch Gate, 1976, Oil on canvas, on permanent Loan from the Elgin County Museum

 


Upcoming Exhibitions


Annual Fall Art Auction

Preview September 21 to October 31, 2024

Gallery One and Two

Auction November 1, 2024

We are delighted to announce the Annual Fall Art Auction preview, taking place from September 21 to October 31, in support of the Public art Centre's mission.  The fundraising event features a curated selection of artworks from talented local and regional artists, witht he proceeds directly benefiting our exhibitions, programs and the preservation of the permanent collection.  Your participation in the auction not only allows you to acquire beautiful peices for your collection but also plays a curcial role in sustaining the Public Art Centre's cultural initiatives.  A portion of the Auction will be made available online and tickets will be available October 1.