Current Exhibitions
AFTERIMAGE
Paintings by Jamie Jardine
July 11 to August 22, 2026
Galleries One & Two
Opening Reception July 11, 1-3pm
The St. Thomas–Elgin Public Art Centre is pleased to present Afterimage, an exhibition of new paintings by Jamie Jardine. Through atmospheric landscapes and evocative industrial forms, Jardine explores memory, place, and the traces left behind by human presence. Suspended between reality and imagination, these works invite viewers to consider what lingers after a moment has passed and what remains embedded in the landscapes we inhabit.
Upcoming Exhibitions
In View of the Artist
Annual Juried Exhibition
Galleries One and Two
Opening Reception August 29, 1-3pm
August 20 to October 3, 2026
In View of the Artist is an annual juried exhibition that celebrates the unique perspectives, ideas, and creative voices of artists from St. Thomas, Elgin County, and the surrounding region. Through original two-dimensional works, the exhibition invites viewers to consider what artists see, imagine, interpret, and bring forward through their practice. Featuring a range of media, styles, and approaches, In View of the Artist highlights the depth and diversity of artistic expression within our community. Each work offers a personal point of view, whether rooted in observation, memory, imagination, or lived experience. Together, the exhibition reflects the many ways artists shape how we understand the world around us.
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Morris 2
A Special Sale of Artwork by Arthur Roy Morris and David Morris
August 22 to September 12, 2026
Gallery Three
Discover a unique selection of original works by Arthur Roy Morris and David Morris, presented in Gallery Three at the Public Art Centre.
This special exhibition and sale celebrates the artistic legacy of two respected regional artists, offering collectors and art enthusiasts an opportunity to acquire original works while supporting the visual arts in our community.
Presented in partnership with Cosens Auctions, The Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation, and the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the McGregor Morris Fund at the Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation.
Print & Poster Fundraising Sale
September 19 to October 3
Bring home a piece of local art while supporting the St. Thomas–Elgin Public Art Centre.
Our Print & Poster Fundraising Sale features high-quality reproductions of selected works from the Art Centre's Permanent Collection, including celebrated artists such as Clark McDougall, Carolyn Curtis, and others.
Every purchase helps support exhibitions, art education, collections, and community programs throughout St. Thomas and Elgin County.
Invest in the care of art and the comfort of community.
The St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre is launching a capital campaign to replace its aging HVAC system. This vital upgrade will protect artwork, preserve our permanent collection, improve visitor comfort, and support exhibitions, educational programs, and community use of the building year-round. Your gift will help sustain a welcoming, professionally maintained space where art and community can thrive.
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