events
Events + Community Programs
The LAC is an award winning organization known for its wide range of activities, and emphasis on community and local programming alongside ancillary events.
The Mill St Markets and Arts @ the Marina are a couple of our more distinguished events, however the LAC also host receptions, private venue rentals and more.
Questions?
coordinator@leamingtonartscentre.com
How to Participate:
Find an event below, click, register and complete the payment.
October
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Reception: Friday, July 31, 6-8pm Crafted Through Community displays works created by the Vanguard Youth Arts Collective, a multidisciplinary group of likeminded artists sharing the wonderful world of art with the
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Reception: Friday, July 31, 6-8pm
Crafted Through Community displays works created by the Vanguard Youth Arts Collective, a multidisciplinary group of likeminded artists sharing the wonderful world of art with the Windsor Essex Community. They hope to generate creativity from viewers as they see the melting pot of creations their collective provides.
Featuring:
Lou Cox
Jasmin Gault
Howl Fyodor
Axel Obersat
Sydney Cremasco
Time
Event Details
Generously sponsored by the Leamington Lion’s Cub, the Leamington En Plein Air Painting Competition is an incredible opportunity for all artists to present their En Plein Air paintings at the
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Generously sponsored by the Leamington Lion’s Cub, the Leamington En Plein Air Painting Competition is an incredible opportunity for all artists to present their En Plein Air paintings at the LAC for a chance to win cash prizes.
The exhibition’s focus is to showcase the beauty within the Leamington and Point Pelee district, and celebrate the joy and impressionism in full view when painting in the open air.
Jury
This is a juried exhibition. The juror will select the works to be displayed in the exhibition as well as the winner. The juror decisions are final.
This year’s juror is Elizabeth MacDonald.
Elizabeth’s passion is plein air painting. She began painting in Plein air in 1996 and shortly thereafter she began her studies at the University of Windsor where she received her BFA in 2000. From 2000 to 2009 she volunteered for the nonprofit organization, Windsor Printmakers’ Forum. In 2009 she founded the Windsor & Essex County Plein Air Artists group. She organizes weekly plein air events year-round and participates in Plein Air Festivals in the U.S.A and Canada. She has received several awards in the U.S. and Canada.
Awards (Sponsored by the Leamington Lion’s Club)
$1000 of CASH Prizes to be Won!
1st Place: $500 + award certificate
2nd Place: $300 + award certificate
3rd Place: $200 + award certificate
Honourable Mention: award certificate
Schedule
Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 16, 5pm
Exhibition Opens to the Public: Friday, July 17, afternoon
Reception: Friday, July 31, 6-8pm
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, October 8
Artwork Pick Up: October 9 – October 31
NO PICK UP BEFORE October 9. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE October 31.
Time
Event Details
Ouroboros Tiffany April Sept 11 – Dec 3, 2026 Reception: Oct 16, 2026 6-8pm / Artist Talk : Oct 16, 2026 5:30-6pm Tiffany April’s paintings and digital-based installations focus on mutually affective relationships
Event Details
Ouroboros
Tiffany April
Sept 11 – Dec 3, 2026
Reception: Oct 16, 2026 6-8pm / Artist Talk : Oct 16, 2026 5:30-6pm
Tiffany April’s paintings and digital-based installations focus on mutually affective relationships between human and more-than-human beings – both digital and (im)material – to question categorizations of “Otherness”; an exploration rooted in her queer and neurodiverse experience.
“Ouroboros” visualizes neurodiverse burnout within the contemporary experience of heightened sensory and bodily connection to nebular digital spaces. Six site-responsive projections engage April’s fluid digital-body with the surrounding environment. Her refracted form becomes malleable, de-forming continuously in response to both the mirror surface and the physical surroundings. For April, the ancient Greek symbol of the ouroboros, a snake eating its own tail in an infinite cycle of self-destruction and renewal, reflects the cyclical experience of exhaustion from the chameleon-like behaviour of masking; an endless reforming of the ‘self’ in order to conform to social norms.
Les peintures et les installations numériques de Tiffany April s’intéressent aux relations réciproques entre les êtres humains et les êtres « plus qu’humains » – qu’ils soient numériques ou (im)matériels – afin de remettre en question les catégorisations de « l’altérité » ; une exploration ancrée dans son expérience queer et neurodiverse.
“Ouroboros” met en images l’épuisement lié à la neurodiversité dans le contexte contemporain d’une connexion sensorielle et corporelle accrue à des espaces numériques nébuleux. Six projections adaptées au lieu mettent en relation le corps numérique fluide d’April avec l’environnement qui l’entoure. Sa forme réfractée devient malléable, se déformant sans cesse en réaction à la fois à la surface miroitante et à l’environnement physique. Pour April, l’ancien symbole grec de l’ouroboros, un serpent se mordant la queue dans un cycle infini d’autodestruction et de renouveau, reflète l’expérience cyclique de l’épuisement résultant
Time
Event Details
Let Them Hear You The Artists of Colour Sept 11 – Dec 3, 2026 Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm As The Artists of
Event Details
Let Them Hear You
The Artists of Colour
Sept 11 – Dec 3, 2026
Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm
As The Artists of Colour, we have established our mandate to celebrate, preserve and share perspectives of Black culture through the arts. This exhibition at Leamington Art Centre invites the viewer to discover the creative process of each artist.
As artists it is imperative that we tell our stories. The concepts in this body of work convey individual messages and thoughts relative to those stories. Our commission to share individual talents through personal experiences displaying visual art, literary art, and music is celebrated through this exhibition.
Time
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Oct 9 – Jan 7, 2026 Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm In June 2026, Parks Canada hosted six artists at Point Pelee National Park’s artist-in-residence program. Artists from all stages of their
Event Details
Oct 9 – Jan 7, 2026
Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm
In June 2026, Parks Canada hosted six artists at Point Pelee National Park’s artist-in-residence
program. Artists from all stages of their careers were invited to apply for this exciting five-day
residency program. The park offered the artists an opportunity to connect with nature and to
learn about its cultural and natural history. The artists stayed at Camp Henry in oTENTiks, Parks
Canada’s unique blend of tent and A-frame cabin, and created Point Pelee-inspired works of
art. This exhibit invites you to witness the natural beauty of the park through the artists’ individual
experiences.
This exhibit features artists Sarah Blumel, Amber Dalgeish, Laura Fedynszn, Bridget George, Milo
Egret LeFort and Alexandria Masse.
En juin 2026, Parcs Canada a accueilli six artistes au programme d’artistes en résidence du parc
national de la Pointe-Pelée. Des artistes à tous les stades de leurs carrières ont été invités à
présenter une demande d’admission à ce programme de résidence palpitant de cinq jours. Le
parc a offert aux artistes une occasion de se rapprocher de la nature et d’en apprendre sur son
histoire culturelle et naturelle. Les artistes ont séjourné au camp Henry dans des tentes oTENTik de
Parcs Canada, qui sont un mariage unique entre une tente et un chalet à structure en A, et ont
créé des oeuvres d’art inspirées de Pointe Pelée. Cette exposition vous invite à venir contempler
la beauté naturelle du parc à travers les expériences individuelles des artistes.
Cette exposition met en vedette les artistes Sarah Blumel, Amber Dalgeish, Laura Fedynszn,
Bridget George, Milo Egret LeFort and Alexandria Masse.
Time
Event Details
Stomping Grounds is a guest curated, cross-region and cross-selection exhibition of juried works. The exhibition’s focus is to bring together a broad and diverse collection and new scope of efficacious
Event Details
Stomping Grounds is a guest curated, cross-region and cross-selection exhibition of juried works. The exhibition’s focus is to bring together a broad and diverse collection and new scope of efficacious works to the Leamington Arts Centre.
Eligiblity:
- This exhibition is open to all visual artists located in Ontario.
- All media is accepted.
- A maximum of 3 submissions (a diptych series up to 5, are one work/submission)
- Original works only. Reproductions not accepted for this exhibition.
- All work must be originals and not copies, derivatives or artworks based in any way on other copyrighted or published artistic works.
- All work must be entirely executed by the applicant.
Juror/Guest Curator
This is a guest-curated exhibition. Only those works selected by the curator/juror will be displayed in the exhibit.
About the Guest Curator: Jaclyn Meloche
How to Submit
Complete this Submission Form. If accepted, deliver the artwork to the LAC before the installation deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.
Submissions MUST include:
- Artist Statement (PDF or doc(x))
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF or doc(x))
- Artwork (labeled and wired on back)
Submission Fee:
$35/submission (up to 3 works)
Artist Compensation Fee:
Selected artists will be compensated according to the 2026 CARFAC standard fee schedule.
Schedule:
Submission Deadline: Friday, September 4, end of day.
Artwork Drop-off: Wednesday October 7, by 5pm.
Exhibition Opens to the Public: Friday, October 9, afternoon.
Reception: Friday, October 16, 6-8pm
Exhibition Closes to the Public: Thursday, January 7 end of day
Artwork Pick Up: Friday, January 8 to Saturday January 23
NO PICK UP BEFORE JANUARY 8. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 23.
Time
16oct5:30 pm6:00 pmOuroboros: Artist Talk5:30 pm – 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Event Details
We look forward to seeing you on Friday, October 16th at 5:30pm for the Ouroboros: Artist Talk at the Leamington Arts Centre. Tiffany April’s paintings and digital-based installations focus on mutually
Event Details
We look forward to seeing you on Friday, October 16th at 5:30pm for the Ouroboros: Artist Talk at the Leamington Arts Centre.
Tiffany April’s paintings and digital-based installations focus on mutually affective relationships between human and more-than-human beings – both digital and (I’m)material – to question categorizations of “Otherness”; an exploration rooted in her queer and neurodiverse experience. Join April at her Artist Talk to learn more about “Ouroboros” and her artistic process.
Please let us know you are interested in this event.
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Nous avons hâte de vous retrouver le vendredi 16 octobre à 17 h 30 pour la rencontre avec l’artiste autour de l’œuvre *Ouroboros* au Leamington Arts Centre.
Les peintures et les installations numériques de Tiffany April s’intéressent aux relations réciproques entre les êtres humains et les êtres « plus qu’humains » – qu’ils soient numériques ou (im)matériels – afin de remettre en question les catégorisations de « l’altérité » ; une exploration ancrée dans son expérience queer et neurodiverse. Rejoignez April lors de sa Artist Talk pour en savoir plus sur “Ouroboros” et son processus artistique.
Veuillez nous faire savoir si cet événement vous intéresse.
Time
16oct6:00 pm6:30 pmLet Them Hear You: Artist Talk6:00 pm – 6:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
Event Details
We look forward to seeing you on Friday, October 16th at 6:00pm for the Let Them Hear You: Artist Talk at the Leamington Arts Centre. The Artists of Colour established their
Event Details
We look forward to seeing you on Friday, October 16th at 6:00pm for the Let Them Hear You: Artist Talk at the Leamington Arts Centre.
The Artists of Colour established their mandate to celebrate, preserve and share perspectives of Black culture through the arts. Join them in discussing the ways that “Let Them Hear You” brings together the voices of individual Black artists and empowers them as a collective.
Please let us know you are interested in this event.
Time
16oct5:30 pm8:00 pmAn Evening at the LAC: October 165:30 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
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Join us from 5:30-8:00 pm on Friday, October 16th for another great Evening at the LAC!
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Join us from 5:30-8:00 pm on Friday, October 16th for another great Evening at the LAC!
Celebrate the opening of four incredible exhibits: Let Them Hear You: The Artists of Colour, Stomping Grounds: Various Artists, Ouroboros: Tiffany April, and Point Pelee National Park: Artists in Residence.
Ouroboros Artist Talk – 5:30 to 6
Let Them Hear You Artist Talk – 6:00 to 6:30
Enjoy charcuterie, local beer & wine, and conversation with local artists. Featuring live music by James Walls!
Admission is $3 or 2 for $5.
Artists on display, members, youth under 12, Indigenous card holders and support workers are free.
Time
25oct2:00 pm4:00 pmPalette Play: Wonderful Watercolour Owl2:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
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Hoot into Autumn with a spectacular Barn Owl Painting. Artists Candace Anderson and Sally LePla will lead students 8-12 years through the creation step-by-step of a beautiful watercolour painting to celebrate
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November
Event Details
Ouroboros Tiffany April Sept 11 – Dec 3, 2026 Reception: Oct 16, 2026 6-8pm / Artist Talk : Oct 16, 2026 5:30-6pm Tiffany April’s paintings and digital-based installations focus on mutually affective relationships
Event Details
Ouroboros
Tiffany April
Sept 11 – Dec 3, 2026
Reception: Oct 16, 2026 6-8pm / Artist Talk : Oct 16, 2026 5:30-6pm
Tiffany April’s paintings and digital-based installations focus on mutually affective relationships between human and more-than-human beings – both digital and (im)material – to question categorizations of “Otherness”; an exploration rooted in her queer and neurodiverse experience.
“Ouroboros” visualizes neurodiverse burnout within the contemporary experience of heightened sensory and bodily connection to nebular digital spaces. Six site-responsive projections engage April’s fluid digital-body with the surrounding environment. Her refracted form becomes malleable, de-forming continuously in response to both the mirror surface and the physical surroundings. For April, the ancient Greek symbol of the ouroboros, a snake eating its own tail in an infinite cycle of self-destruction and renewal, reflects the cyclical experience of exhaustion from the chameleon-like behaviour of masking; an endless reforming of the ‘self’ in order to conform to social norms.
Les peintures et les installations numériques de Tiffany April s’intéressent aux relations réciproques entre les êtres humains et les êtres « plus qu’humains » – qu’ils soient numériques ou (im)matériels – afin de remettre en question les catégorisations de « l’altérité » ; une exploration ancrée dans son expérience queer et neurodiverse.
“Ouroboros” met en images l’épuisement lié à la neurodiversité dans le contexte contemporain d’une connexion sensorielle et corporelle accrue à des espaces numériques nébuleux. Six projections adaptées au lieu mettent en relation le corps numérique fluide d’April avec l’environnement qui l’entoure. Sa forme réfractée devient malléable, se déformant sans cesse en réaction à la fois à la surface miroitante et à l’environnement physique. Pour April, l’ancien symbole grec de l’ouroboros, un serpent se mordant la queue dans un cycle infini d’autodestruction et de renouveau, reflète l’expérience cyclique de l’épuisement résultant
Time
Event Details
Let Them Hear You The Artists of Colour Sept 11 – Dec 3, 2026 Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm As The Artists of
Event Details
Let Them Hear You
The Artists of Colour
Sept 11 – Dec 3, 2026
Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm
As The Artists of Colour, we have established our mandate to celebrate, preserve and share perspectives of Black culture through the arts. This exhibition at Leamington Art Centre invites the viewer to discover the creative process of each artist.
As artists it is imperative that we tell our stories. The concepts in this body of work convey individual messages and thoughts relative to those stories. Our commission to share individual talents through personal experiences displaying visual art, literary art, and music is celebrated through this exhibition.
Time
Event Details
Oct 9 – Jan 7, 2026 Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm In June 2026, Parks Canada hosted six artists at Point Pelee National Park’s artist-in-residence program. Artists from all stages of their
Event Details
Oct 9 – Jan 7, 2026
Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm
In June 2026, Parks Canada hosted six artists at Point Pelee National Park’s artist-in-residence
program. Artists from all stages of their careers were invited to apply for this exciting five-day
residency program. The park offered the artists an opportunity to connect with nature and to
learn about its cultural and natural history. The artists stayed at Camp Henry in oTENTiks, Parks
Canada’s unique blend of tent and A-frame cabin, and created Point Pelee-inspired works of
art. This exhibit invites you to witness the natural beauty of the park through the artists’ individual
experiences.
This exhibit features artists Sarah Blumel, Amber Dalgeish, Laura Fedynszn, Bridget George, Milo
Egret LeFort and Alexandria Masse.
En juin 2026, Parcs Canada a accueilli six artistes au programme d’artistes en résidence du parc
national de la Pointe-Pelée. Des artistes à tous les stades de leurs carrières ont été invités à
présenter une demande d’admission à ce programme de résidence palpitant de cinq jours. Le
parc a offert aux artistes une occasion de se rapprocher de la nature et d’en apprendre sur son
histoire culturelle et naturelle. Les artistes ont séjourné au camp Henry dans des tentes oTENTik de
Parcs Canada, qui sont un mariage unique entre une tente et un chalet à structure en A, et ont
créé des oeuvres d’art inspirées de Pointe Pelée. Cette exposition vous invite à venir contempler
la beauté naturelle du parc à travers les expériences individuelles des artistes.
Cette exposition met en vedette les artistes Sarah Blumel, Amber Dalgeish, Laura Fedynszn,
Bridget George, Milo Egret LeFort and Alexandria Masse.
Time
Event Details
Stomping Grounds is a guest curated, cross-region and cross-selection exhibition of juried works. The exhibition’s focus is to bring together a broad and diverse collection and new scope of efficacious
Event Details
Stomping Grounds is a guest curated, cross-region and cross-selection exhibition of juried works. The exhibition’s focus is to bring together a broad and diverse collection and new scope of efficacious works to the Leamington Arts Centre.
Eligiblity:
- This exhibition is open to all visual artists located in Ontario.
- All media is accepted.
- A maximum of 3 submissions (a diptych series up to 5, are one work/submission)
- Original works only. Reproductions not accepted for this exhibition.
- All work must be originals and not copies, derivatives or artworks based in any way on other copyrighted or published artistic works.
- All work must be entirely executed by the applicant.
Juror/Guest Curator
This is a guest-curated exhibition. Only those works selected by the curator/juror will be displayed in the exhibit.
About the Guest Curator: Jaclyn Meloche
How to Submit
Complete this Submission Form. If accepted, deliver the artwork to the LAC before the installation deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.
Submissions MUST include:
- Artist Statement (PDF or doc(x))
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF or doc(x))
- Artwork (labeled and wired on back)
Submission Fee:
$35/submission (up to 3 works)
Artist Compensation Fee:
Selected artists will be compensated according to the 2026 CARFAC standard fee schedule.
Schedule:
Submission Deadline: Friday, September 4, end of day.
Artwork Drop-off: Wednesday October 7, by 5pm.
Exhibition Opens to the Public: Friday, October 9, afternoon.
Reception: Friday, October 16, 6-8pm
Exhibition Closes to the Public: Thursday, January 7 end of day
Artwork Pick Up: Friday, January 8 to Saturday January 23
NO PICK UP BEFORE JANUARY 8. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 23.
Time
04nov6:00 pm8:00 pmLeamington Comic Jam6:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Event Details
Join us at the LAC for our monthly comic jam, Wednesday, November 4th from 6-8pm! Spend time with fellow comic artists and fans. All ages and skill levels are welcome,
Event Details
Join us at the LAC for our monthly comic jam, Wednesday, November 4th from 6-8pm! Spend time with fellow comic artists and fans. All ages and skill levels are welcome, no registration required. FREE to attend!
Collaborate with other artists to create a uniquely improvised story. Artists will draw one panel, then pass it on to the next artist – repeating this step until you have a finished comic.
Supplies will be provided, but bringing your own is encouraged.
Questions? Reach out to coordinator@leamingtonartscentre.com
Time
December
Event Details
Ouroboros Tiffany April Sept 11 – Dec 3, 2026 Reception: Oct 16, 2026 6-8pm / Artist Talk : Oct 16, 2026 5:30-6pm Tiffany April’s paintings and digital-based installations focus on mutually affective relationships
Event Details
Ouroboros
Tiffany April
Sept 11 – Dec 3, 2026
Reception: Oct 16, 2026 6-8pm / Artist Talk : Oct 16, 2026 5:30-6pm
Tiffany April’s paintings and digital-based installations focus on mutually affective relationships between human and more-than-human beings – both digital and (im)material – to question categorizations of “Otherness”; an exploration rooted in her queer and neurodiverse experience.
“Ouroboros” visualizes neurodiverse burnout within the contemporary experience of heightened sensory and bodily connection to nebular digital spaces. Six site-responsive projections engage April’s fluid digital-body with the surrounding environment. Her refracted form becomes malleable, de-forming continuously in response to both the mirror surface and the physical surroundings. For April, the ancient Greek symbol of the ouroboros, a snake eating its own tail in an infinite cycle of self-destruction and renewal, reflects the cyclical experience of exhaustion from the chameleon-like behaviour of masking; an endless reforming of the ‘self’ in order to conform to social norms.
Les peintures et les installations numériques de Tiffany April s’intéressent aux relations réciproques entre les êtres humains et les êtres « plus qu’humains » – qu’ils soient numériques ou (im)matériels – afin de remettre en question les catégorisations de « l’altérité » ; une exploration ancrée dans son expérience queer et neurodiverse.
“Ouroboros” met en images l’épuisement lié à la neurodiversité dans le contexte contemporain d’une connexion sensorielle et corporelle accrue à des espaces numériques nébuleux. Six projections adaptées au lieu mettent en relation le corps numérique fluide d’April avec l’environnement qui l’entoure. Sa forme réfractée devient malléable, se déformant sans cesse en réaction à la fois à la surface miroitante et à l’environnement physique. Pour April, l’ancien symbole grec de l’ouroboros, un serpent se mordant la queue dans un cycle infini d’autodestruction et de renouveau, reflète l’expérience cyclique de l’épuisement résultant
Time
Event Details
Let Them Hear You The Artists of Colour Sept 11 – Dec 3, 2026 Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm As The Artists of
Event Details
Let Them Hear You
The Artists of Colour
Sept 11 – Dec 3, 2026
Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm
As The Artists of Colour, we have established our mandate to celebrate, preserve and share perspectives of Black culture through the arts. This exhibition at Leamington Art Centre invites the viewer to discover the creative process of each artist.
As artists it is imperative that we tell our stories. The concepts in this body of work convey individual messages and thoughts relative to those stories. Our commission to share individual talents through personal experiences displaying visual art, literary art, and music is celebrated through this exhibition.
Time
Event Details
Oct 9 – Jan 7, 2026 Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm In June 2026, Parks Canada hosted six artists at Point Pelee National Park’s artist-in-residence program. Artists from all stages of their
Event Details
Oct 9 – Jan 7, 2026
Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm
In June 2026, Parks Canada hosted six artists at Point Pelee National Park’s artist-in-residence
program. Artists from all stages of their careers were invited to apply for this exciting five-day
residency program. The park offered the artists an opportunity to connect with nature and to
learn about its cultural and natural history. The artists stayed at Camp Henry in oTENTiks, Parks
Canada’s unique blend of tent and A-frame cabin, and created Point Pelee-inspired works of
art. This exhibit invites you to witness the natural beauty of the park through the artists’ individual
experiences.
This exhibit features artists Sarah Blumel, Amber Dalgeish, Laura Fedynszn, Bridget George, Milo
Egret LeFort and Alexandria Masse.
En juin 2026, Parcs Canada a accueilli six artistes au programme d’artistes en résidence du parc
national de la Pointe-Pelée. Des artistes à tous les stades de leurs carrières ont été invités à
présenter une demande d’admission à ce programme de résidence palpitant de cinq jours. Le
parc a offert aux artistes une occasion de se rapprocher de la nature et d’en apprendre sur son
histoire culturelle et naturelle. Les artistes ont séjourné au camp Henry dans des tentes oTENTik de
Parcs Canada, qui sont un mariage unique entre une tente et un chalet à structure en A, et ont
créé des oeuvres d’art inspirées de Pointe Pelée. Cette exposition vous invite à venir contempler
la beauté naturelle du parc à travers les expériences individuelles des artistes.
Cette exposition met en vedette les artistes Sarah Blumel, Amber Dalgeish, Laura Fedynszn,
Bridget George, Milo Egret LeFort and Alexandria Masse.
Time
Event Details
Stomping Grounds is a guest curated, cross-region and cross-selection exhibition of juried works. The exhibition’s focus is to bring together a broad and diverse collection and new scope of efficacious
Event Details
Stomping Grounds is a guest curated, cross-region and cross-selection exhibition of juried works. The exhibition’s focus is to bring together a broad and diverse collection and new scope of efficacious works to the Leamington Arts Centre.
Eligiblity:
- This exhibition is open to all visual artists located in Ontario.
- All media is accepted.
- A maximum of 3 submissions (a diptych series up to 5, are one work/submission)
- Original works only. Reproductions not accepted for this exhibition.
- All work must be originals and not copies, derivatives or artworks based in any way on other copyrighted or published artistic works.
- All work must be entirely executed by the applicant.
Juror/Guest Curator
This is a guest-curated exhibition. Only those works selected by the curator/juror will be displayed in the exhibit.
About the Guest Curator: Jaclyn Meloche
How to Submit
Complete this Submission Form. If accepted, deliver the artwork to the LAC before the installation deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.
Submissions MUST include:
- Artist Statement (PDF or doc(x))
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF or doc(x))
- Artwork (labeled and wired on back)
Submission Fee:
$35/submission (up to 3 works)
Artist Compensation Fee:
Selected artists will be compensated according to the 2026 CARFAC standard fee schedule.
Schedule:
Submission Deadline: Friday, September 4, end of day.
Artwork Drop-off: Wednesday October 7, by 5pm.
Exhibition Opens to the Public: Friday, October 9, afternoon.
Reception: Friday, October 16, 6-8pm
Exhibition Closes to the Public: Thursday, January 7 end of day
Artwork Pick Up: Friday, January 8 to Saturday January 23
NO PICK UP BEFORE JANUARY 8. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 23.
Time
01dec11:00 am5:00 pmBenefit Art Auction: Submission Deadline11:00 am – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Event Details
The Benefit Art Auction is special fundraising event for artists and art collectors to support the LAC by donating works of art. All works donated will be displayed at the LAC
Event Details
The Benefit Art Auction is special fundraising event for artists and art collectors to support the LAC by donating works of art.
All works donated will be displayed at the LAC in a bid or buy now style auction exhibition.
Donors will receive a charitable income tax donation receipt for the full realized sold price of their donated artwork.
100% of the proceeds of the auctioned artwork will be used to support the LAC, its community programs and activities.
Eligibility & Terms
This exhibit is open to all artists, collectors, and general art enthusiasts who wish to support the LAC by donating artwork to this fundraising exhibition.
Only 2D & 3D works of art will be accepted. Crafts, antiques, and collectibles will not be accepted.
Artwork that is damaged, decayed and not in suitable condition for hanging and display will not be accepted.
Artwork may be in any style, medium, subject matter and age.
How it Works
A starting bid and a buy now price will be determined by the LAC based on fair market value estimations with consideration and aim to sell.
Charitable tax receipts will be issued to donors for the realized sold price (how much the artwork actually sells for) at the end of the exhibition.
Artwork that is SOLD in the auction shall be binding to this gift agreement and the sold amount.
Artwork that is UNSOLD at auction shall be assessed and a fair market value offer presented to the donor. Upon acceptance, the artwork shall become the property of the South Essex Arts Association/Leamington Arts Centre. In the event a fair market value offer cannot be agreed upon, the artwork shall be available for pick up by the donor and the gift agreement herein shall become null and void.
How to Submit
Complete this online form and deliver the listed artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.
Submission Fee
There is no fee to donate artwork to the benefit art auction.
Delivery
Delivery of artwork is the donor/trustee’s responsibility. All work must be delivered on or before the date listed in the schedule. Loading Zone parking is located directly in front of the gallery.
Deliver to:
Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)
72 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON N8H 1M4 (next to the big tomato, uptown Leamington)
info@leamingtonartscentre.com / 519.326.2711
Exhibition Schedule
Submission & Delivery Deadline: Tuesday, December 1
Exhibition & Bidding Opens: Friday, December 4, afternoon
Exhibition & Bidding Closes: Thursday, January 7, 5pm
Time
Event Details
The Benefit Art Auction is special fundraising event for artists and art collectors to support the LAC by donating works of art. All works donated will be displayed at the LAC
Event Details
The Benefit Art Auction is special fundraising event for artists and art collectors to support the LAC by donating works of art.
All works donated will be displayed at the LAC in a bid or buy now style auction exhibition.
Donors will receive a charitable income tax donation receipt for the full realized sold price of their donated artwork.
100% of the proceeds of the auctioned artwork will be used to support the LAC, its community programs and activities.
Eligibility & Terms
This exhibit is open to all artists, collectors, and general art enthusiasts who wish to support the LAC by donating artwork to this fundraising exhibition.
Only 2D & 3D works of art will be accepted. Crafts, antiques, and collectibles will not be accepted.
Artwork that is damaged, decayed and not in suitable condition for hanging and display will not be accepted.
Artwork may be in any style, medium, subject matter and age.
How it Works
A starting bid and a buy now price will be determined by the LAC based on fair market value estimations with consideration and aim to sell.
Charitable tax receipts will be issued to donors for the realized sold price (how much the artwork actually sells for) at the end of the exhibition.
Artwork that is SOLD in the auction shall be binding to this gift agreement and the sold amount.
Artwork that is UNSOLD at auction shall be assessed and a fair market value offer presented to the donor. Upon acceptance, the artwork shall become the property of the South Essex Arts Association/Leamington Arts Centre. In the event a fair market value offer cannot be agreed upon, the artwork shall be available for pick up by the donor and the gift agreement herein shall become null and void.
How to Submit
Complete this online form and deliver the listed artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.
Submission Fee
There is no fee to donate artwork to the benefit art auction.
Delivery
Delivery of artwork is the donor/trustee’s responsibility. All work must be delivered on or before the date listed in the schedule. Loading Zone parking is located directly in front of the gallery.
Deliver to:
Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)
72 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON N8H 1M4 (next to the big tomato, uptown Leamington)
info@leamingtonartscentre.com / 519.326.2711
Exhibition Schedule
Submission & Delivery Deadline: Tuesday, December 1
Exhibition & Bidding Opens: Friday, December 4, afternoon
Exhibition & Bidding Closes: Thursday, January 7, 5pm
Time
January
Event Details
Oct 9 – Jan 7, 2026 Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm In June 2026, Parks Canada hosted six artists at Point Pelee National Park’s artist-in-residence program. Artists from all stages of their
Event Details
Oct 9 – Jan 7, 2026
Reception: Friday, Oct 16, 6-8 pm
In June 2026, Parks Canada hosted six artists at Point Pelee National Park’s artist-in-residence
program. Artists from all stages of their careers were invited to apply for this exciting five-day
residency program. The park offered the artists an opportunity to connect with nature and to
learn about its cultural and natural history. The artists stayed at Camp Henry in oTENTiks, Parks
Canada’s unique blend of tent and A-frame cabin, and created Point Pelee-inspired works of
art. This exhibit invites you to witness the natural beauty of the park through the artists’ individual
experiences.
This exhibit features artists Sarah Blumel, Amber Dalgeish, Laura Fedynszn, Bridget George, Milo
Egret LeFort and Alexandria Masse.
En juin 2026, Parcs Canada a accueilli six artistes au programme d’artistes en résidence du parc
national de la Pointe-Pelée. Des artistes à tous les stades de leurs carrières ont été invités à
présenter une demande d’admission à ce programme de résidence palpitant de cinq jours. Le
parc a offert aux artistes une occasion de se rapprocher de la nature et d’en apprendre sur son
histoire culturelle et naturelle. Les artistes ont séjourné au camp Henry dans des tentes oTENTik de
Parcs Canada, qui sont un mariage unique entre une tente et un chalet à structure en A, et ont
créé des oeuvres d’art inspirées de Pointe Pelée. Cette exposition vous invite à venir contempler
la beauté naturelle du parc à travers les expériences individuelles des artistes.
Cette exposition met en vedette les artistes Sarah Blumel, Amber Dalgeish, Laura Fedynszn,
Bridget George, Milo Egret LeFort and Alexandria Masse.
Time
Event Details
Stomping Grounds is a guest curated, cross-region and cross-selection exhibition of juried works. The exhibition’s focus is to bring together a broad and diverse collection and new scope of efficacious
Event Details
Stomping Grounds is a guest curated, cross-region and cross-selection exhibition of juried works. The exhibition’s focus is to bring together a broad and diverse collection and new scope of efficacious works to the Leamington Arts Centre.
Eligiblity:
- This exhibition is open to all visual artists located in Ontario.
- All media is accepted.
- A maximum of 3 submissions (a diptych series up to 5, are one work/submission)
- Original works only. Reproductions not accepted for this exhibition.
- All work must be originals and not copies, derivatives or artworks based in any way on other copyrighted or published artistic works.
- All work must be entirely executed by the applicant.
Juror/Guest Curator
This is a guest-curated exhibition. Only those works selected by the curator/juror will be displayed in the exhibit.
About the Guest Curator: Jaclyn Meloche
How to Submit
Complete this Submission Form. If accepted, deliver the artwork to the LAC before the installation deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.
Submissions MUST include:
- Artist Statement (PDF or doc(x))
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF or doc(x))
- Artwork (labeled and wired on back)
Submission Fee:
$35/submission (up to 3 works)
Artist Compensation Fee:
Selected artists will be compensated according to the 2026 CARFAC standard fee schedule.
Schedule:
Submission Deadline: Friday, September 4, end of day.
Artwork Drop-off: Wednesday October 7, by 5pm.
Exhibition Opens to the Public: Friday, October 9, afternoon.
Reception: Friday, October 16, 6-8pm
Exhibition Closes to the Public: Thursday, January 7 end of day
Artwork Pick Up: Friday, January 8 to Saturday January 23
NO PICK UP BEFORE JANUARY 8. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 23.
Time
Event Details
The Benefit Art Auction is special fundraising event for artists and art collectors to support the LAC by donating works of art. All works donated will be displayed at the LAC
Event Details
The Benefit Art Auction is special fundraising event for artists and art collectors to support the LAC by donating works of art.
All works donated will be displayed at the LAC in a bid or buy now style auction exhibition.
Donors will receive a charitable income tax donation receipt for the full realized sold price of their donated artwork.
100% of the proceeds of the auctioned artwork will be used to support the LAC, its community programs and activities.
Eligibility & Terms
This exhibit is open to all artists, collectors, and general art enthusiasts who wish to support the LAC by donating artwork to this fundraising exhibition.
Only 2D & 3D works of art will be accepted. Crafts, antiques, and collectibles will not be accepted.
Artwork that is damaged, decayed and not in suitable condition for hanging and display will not be accepted.
Artwork may be in any style, medium, subject matter and age.
How it Works
A starting bid and a buy now price will be determined by the LAC based on fair market value estimations with consideration and aim to sell.
Charitable tax receipts will be issued to donors for the realized sold price (how much the artwork actually sells for) at the end of the exhibition.
Artwork that is SOLD in the auction shall be binding to this gift agreement and the sold amount.
Artwork that is UNSOLD at auction shall be assessed and a fair market value offer presented to the donor. Upon acceptance, the artwork shall become the property of the South Essex Arts Association/Leamington Arts Centre. In the event a fair market value offer cannot be agreed upon, the artwork shall be available for pick up by the donor and the gift agreement herein shall become null and void.
How to Submit
Complete this online form and deliver the listed artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.
Submission Fee
There is no fee to donate artwork to the benefit art auction.
Delivery
Delivery of artwork is the donor/trustee’s responsibility. All work must be delivered on or before the date listed in the schedule. Loading Zone parking is located directly in front of the gallery.
Deliver to:
Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)
72 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON N8H 1M4 (next to the big tomato, uptown Leamington)
info@leamingtonartscentre.com / 519.326.2711
Exhibition Schedule
Submission & Delivery Deadline: Tuesday, December 1
Exhibition & Bidding Opens: Friday, December 4, afternoon
Exhibition & Bidding Closes: Thursday, January 7, 5pm
Time
Event Details
U27: annual members exhibition The 2027 members exhibition celebrates the strength, vitality, creativity, and wealth of talent found within the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)/South Essex
Event Details
U27: annual members exhibition
The 2027 members exhibition celebrates the strength, vitality, creativity, and wealth of talent found within the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)/South Essex Arts Association (SEAA). Each year, the diverse and outstanding works by our members creates an exciting and engaging exhibition whereby artists are able to showcase, share and sell their work. The exhibition creates a platform for artists to network with peers to develop their skills and experiences.
Eligibility
This exhibition is open to all emerging, midcareer and established visual artists. All mediums accepted in 2D and 3D (watercolour, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textile, mixed media, etc.)
All artworks must be originals and not copies, derivatives or artworks based in any way on other copyrighted or published artistic works. They must be entirely executed by the applicant.
All artwork must be for sale.
Giclées and prints of the artist’s original works are accepted for this exhibition.
How to Submit
Complete this submission form and payment below and deliver the artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.
Submission Fee:
Free with your 2027 membership.
Maximum number of submissions per artist is 2 and size limit of 4 linear feet width for a single work or combined for all submissions. (Series, diptychs, etc: under 3 are consider 1 submission, over 3 may be considered more depending on wall requirements to install.)
Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, advertise, curate, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.
Artwork Preparation
VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ & FOLLOW!
All artwork MUST be prepared and ready for display and presentation in a public gallery setting. Works not properly prepared and presentable will not be displayed.
Stretched canvas, canvas board and any other framed artwork MUST BE WIRED on the back. Saw-Tooth Hooks/Aligator Hooks or other types of hardware are NOT accepted.
Material that may smear should be treated with an art fixative prior to submission.
Free-standing 3D works MUST be assembled and stable/balanced.
Properly label ALL artwork on back matching the online form. Title of Artwork, Name, Media, and Sale Price.
Artwork not properly prepared, incomplete or late submissions will NOT be displayed in the exhibit.
Sales
All sales will be handled by the LAC. A commission of 35% will be retained on all sales.
Payments will be made within 30 days of exhibition end via e-transfer or EFT only (cheques or cash payments will not be issued)
Schedule
Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 7 @ 5pm
Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 8
Reception: Friday, February 19, 6-8 pm
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, March 4
Artwork Pick Up: Friday, March 5 to Saturday, March 20
ABSOLUTELY NO PICK UP BEFORE FRIDAY, MARCH 5.
Time
February
Event Details
U27: annual members exhibition The 2027 members exhibition celebrates the strength, vitality, creativity, and wealth of talent found within the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)/South Essex
Event Details
U27: annual members exhibition
The 2027 members exhibition celebrates the strength, vitality, creativity, and wealth of talent found within the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)/South Essex Arts Association (SEAA). Each year, the diverse and outstanding works by our members creates an exciting and engaging exhibition whereby artists are able to showcase, share and sell their work. The exhibition creates a platform for artists to network with peers to develop their skills and experiences.
Eligibility
This exhibition is open to all emerging, midcareer and established visual artists. All mediums accepted in 2D and 3D (watercolour, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textile, mixed media, etc.)
All artworks must be originals and not copies, derivatives or artworks based in any way on other copyrighted or published artistic works. They must be entirely executed by the applicant.
All artwork must be for sale.
Giclées and prints of the artist’s original works are accepted for this exhibition.
How to Submit
Complete this submission form and payment below and deliver the artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.
Submission Fee:
Free with your 2027 membership.
Maximum number of submissions per artist is 2 and size limit of 4 linear feet width for a single work or combined for all submissions. (Series, diptychs, etc: under 3 are consider 1 submission, over 3 may be considered more depending on wall requirements to install.)
Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, advertise, curate, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.
Artwork Preparation
VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ & FOLLOW!
All artwork MUST be prepared and ready for display and presentation in a public gallery setting. Works not properly prepared and presentable will not be displayed.
Stretched canvas, canvas board and any other framed artwork MUST BE WIRED on the back. Saw-Tooth Hooks/Aligator Hooks or other types of hardware are NOT accepted.
Material that may smear should be treated with an art fixative prior to submission.
Free-standing 3D works MUST be assembled and stable/balanced.
Properly label ALL artwork on back matching the online form. Title of Artwork, Name, Media, and Sale Price.
Artwork not properly prepared, incomplete or late submissions will NOT be displayed in the exhibit.
Sales
All sales will be handled by the LAC. A commission of 35% will be retained on all sales.
Payments will be made within 30 days of exhibition end via e-transfer or EFT only (cheques or cash payments will not be issued)
Schedule
Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 7 @ 5pm
Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 8
Reception: Friday, February 19, 6-8 pm
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, March 4
Artwork Pick Up: Friday, March 5 to Saturday, March 20
ABSOLUTELY NO PICK UP BEFORE FRIDAY, MARCH 5.
Time
March
Event Details
U27: annual members exhibition The 2027 members exhibition celebrates the strength, vitality, creativity, and wealth of talent found within the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)/South Essex
Event Details
U27: annual members exhibition
The 2027 members exhibition celebrates the strength, vitality, creativity, and wealth of talent found within the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)/South Essex Arts Association (SEAA). Each year, the diverse and outstanding works by our members creates an exciting and engaging exhibition whereby artists are able to showcase, share and sell their work. The exhibition creates a platform for artists to network with peers to develop their skills and experiences.
Eligibility
This exhibition is open to all emerging, midcareer and established visual artists. All mediums accepted in 2D and 3D (watercolour, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textile, mixed media, etc.)
All artworks must be originals and not copies, derivatives or artworks based in any way on other copyrighted or published artistic works. They must be entirely executed by the applicant.
All artwork must be for sale.
Giclées and prints of the artist’s original works are accepted for this exhibition.
How to Submit
Complete this submission form and payment below and deliver the artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.
Submission Fee:
Free with your 2027 membership.
Maximum number of submissions per artist is 2 and size limit of 4 linear feet width for a single work or combined for all submissions. (Series, diptychs, etc: under 3 are consider 1 submission, over 3 may be considered more depending on wall requirements to install.)
Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, advertise, curate, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.
Artwork Preparation
VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ & FOLLOW!
All artwork MUST be prepared and ready for display and presentation in a public gallery setting. Works not properly prepared and presentable will not be displayed.
Stretched canvas, canvas board and any other framed artwork MUST BE WIRED on the back. Saw-Tooth Hooks/Aligator Hooks or other types of hardware are NOT accepted.
Material that may smear should be treated with an art fixative prior to submission.
Free-standing 3D works MUST be assembled and stable/balanced.
Properly label ALL artwork on back matching the online form. Title of Artwork, Name, Media, and Sale Price.
Artwork not properly prepared, incomplete or late submissions will NOT be displayed in the exhibit.
Sales
All sales will be handled by the LAC. A commission of 35% will be retained on all sales.
Payments will be made within 30 days of exhibition end via e-transfer or EFT only (cheques or cash payments will not be issued)
Schedule
Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 7 @ 5pm
Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 8
Reception: Friday, February 19, 6-8 pm
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, March 4
Artwork Pick Up: Friday, March 5 to Saturday, March 20
ABSOLUTELY NO PICK UP BEFORE FRIDAY, MARCH 5.