March 27 – June 18, 2026 // Artist Talk: Friday, May 1, 5:30-6pm // Reception: Friday, May 1 6-8pm In “Things That Go Bump in the Night,” Maxwell Johnson explores the landscapes of the subconscious through surreal encounters and emotional symbolism. His paintings blend mythic creatures, prism-like light, and simplified human forms that hover between...
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Far Out Show
April 24–July 16, 2026 Reception: Friday, May 1, 6-8pm This exhibition’s focus is to highlight and showcase those offbeat, avant-garde, radical and/or extreme works of art that make us all think outside the box and push the limits of expressionism in contemporary art. Featuring: Andrea Niven Irina Teske Jane Austin Norman Barney Rick Palidwor Jeff...
JSAS 28: Annual Juried Student Art Show
April 24 –June 18, 2026 Award Reception: Friday, May 1, 6-8pm Juror: Andrea Niven Grades 11 + 12 secondary school students in Essex County $2,220 in cash prizes in 8 categories: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture/3D, Photography, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Video/Filmmaking, New Media Art Sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club
She Who Bathes the Moon; Chang’e: Alexandria Masse
March 27 – June 18, 2026 // Artist Talk: Friday, May 1, 5-5:30pm // Reception: Friday, May 1, 6-8pm Masse is fascinated by how a material can be manipulated and uses sewing, knitting and crochet to make whimsical sculptures. She channels the subconscious through her work by taking in her lived experiences and using that...
Patio Paint Night: June 5
Patio Paint Night: June 5 Join us for a fun art-filled evening at the LAC. Ticket price is $50 and includes 1 drink ticket, charcuterie snacks, all painting materials and instruction for the night! Register groups of 4 or more for $45 each. (HST is not included.) Check out the poster to see the...
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Recent Acquisitions: from the LAC collection
January 6 – March 26, 2026 // Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8pm The SEAA/LAC’s collection is of great pride amongst its staff, members, and constituents. We take seriously our mission to enrich culture through the collection and preservation of art. Since its founding in 1971, the SEAA/LAC has acquired hundreds of works of art, collecting in the...
A Stitch in Time: Barbara Alkemade
January 6 – January 29, 2026 // Reception: Saturday, January 10, 1-3pm Different media and surfaces call up fresh responses in me. The immediacy of soft pastel captures the quick emotion (with nuances) while acrylic and collage are slower and open to finding new directions. Oil is more thoughtful and demanding. I use thin layers...
8×10: Amateur Photography Contest
January 30 – April 23// Reception: Fri February 6, 6-8pm. The LAC is proud to present the 8×10 amateur photography contest. This annual exhibit features over 80 striking photographs in the categories of Colour and Black & White. A first, second, and third place winner in each category are selected by jurors. A People’s Choice...
Arts @ the Marina 2026
Arts @ the Marina 2026 Sat July 25, 10am – 6pm + Sun July 26, 10am – 4pm Leamington Municipal Marina/Rick Atkin Park, 101 Robson Rd. Celebrate the arts with us! The Leamington Arts Centre proudly presents the 32nd annual Arts @ the Marina outdoor arts and crafts show. This two-day event held at the...









