exhibitions + displays
Exhibitions + Displays
With 4 galleries spread across 2 floors along with the Market Place artist market the LAC presents changing calendar of diverse exhibitions.
Distinguished for offering a wide range of local programming, the LAC is committed to facilitating access and stimulating the appreciation and understanding for visual arts and relevant cultural topics.
Bright Spots
The Leamington Arts Centre, in support of the Windsor Endowment for the Arts, the uptown Leamington BIA, the Municipality of Leamington and Speedprint is proud to present “Bright Spots”, a public art project that creates “Bright Spots” in Leamington.
The vision is to bring artwork from within the gallery walls to the sidewalks and parks of Leamington for all to view, experience and take notice of more of our town’s “Bright Spots”.
Mural Mosaic
The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) in partnership with the Mayor Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) is proud to present the Mural Mosaic community Arts Project.
The finished Mural Mosaic consists of 272 individual tiles of unique images, each one painted by a community arts participant and based on the artists tiles from the original Tree of Life Mosaic.
All of the individually numbered tiles have been joined together to create one larger image, the Tree of Life.
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She Who Bathes the Moon; Chang’e – Alexandria Masse Guest Curated by Fei Qin March 27 – June 18, 2026 Reception: Friday, May 1, 6-8pm Masse is fascinated by how a material
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She Who Bathes the Moon; Chang’e – Alexandria Masse
Guest Curated by Fei Qin
March 27 – June 18, 2026
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 drive to create work that flows dimensionally. She is inspired by subject matter ranging from being a second-generation immigrant to the insects in her backyard. She establishes connections between childhood memories and relates them to present-day experiences.
Based in Waawiiataong (Windsor), Fei (they/them) is a communications professional and graduate student with a strong interest in storytelling, culture, and digital media. They currently serve as Assistant, Marketing and Communications at Art Windsor-Essex, where they support strategic communications initiatives that connect diverse audiences to contemporary art and community programming.
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Things That Go Bump in the Night: Maxwell Johnson March 27 – June 18 2026 Reception: Friday, May 1 6-8pm In “Things That Go Bump in the Night,” Maxwell Johnson explores the landscapes
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Things That Go Bump in the Night: Maxwell Johnson
March 27 – June 18 2026
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 playfulness and revelation. Each scene unfolds like a dream — part cosmic, part psychological — where the boundaries between past and present, memory and myth, dissolve.
Johnson’s bold use of color and form transforms internal experience into tangible space, inviting viewers to recognize their own inner narratives reflected in the surreal. These works are not just visions, but self-portraits of the mind — meditations on wonder, fear, and the strange beauty of being alive.
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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
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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 Suchak
Katrina Sockett
Saria Saguaro
Barbara Alkemade
Kelly Hopkins
Michaela Lucio
Stephen Gibb
Toni Wells
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28th ANNUAL: JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 28th annual Juried Student Art Show. Eligibility: This exhibition is
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28th ANNUAL: JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 28th annual Juried Student Art Show.
Eligibility:
This exhibition is open to all grade 11 and 12 Essex County secondary students only (grades 9 and 10 students not eligible.)
Late submissions or artwork NOT properly prepared according to the guidelines will NOT be included in the exhibtion or eligible for prizes.
Eight (8) Categories:
1. Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, etc.)
2. Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Ink, etc.)
3. Sculpture/3D (Clay, Found Objects, etc.)
4. Photography (Analogue, Digital)
5. Mixed Media (Assemblage, Collage, Textiles, etc.)
6. Printmaking (Intaglio, Lithography, Linocut, Engraving, etc.)
7. Video/Filmmaking (Animation, Experimental, etc.)
8. New Media Art (Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, etc.).
Schedule:
Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 23, 5pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)
Exhibition Opens: Saturday, April 25, 11am
Awards Presentation & Reception: Friday, May 1, 6pm
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, June 18
Artwork Pick Up: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 27
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June 19 – July 16, 2026 Reception: Friday, June 27, 1-4pm The desire to commune with the divine has been a source of inspiration ever since
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June 19 – July 16, 2026
Reception: Friday, June 27, 1-4pm
The desire to commune with the divine has been a source of inspiration ever since our distant ancestors began carving stone, forming clay and creating pictographs. From the prehistoric Venus of Willendorf to the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Last Suppers of Leonardo da Vinci and Andy Warhol, sacred art has been one of the primary dynamos of cultural progress. While growing up in a remote mountainous region in former Czechoslovakia, Pavlo Lopata was stirred to create by the candle-lit gilded icons and ornaments decorating his village church. Embodying a tradition spanning over a millennium originating in Byzantium, Lopata’s icons, egg tempera and oil paintings on specially prepared wooden panels, often with gold leaf, feature recognized Christian figures. Imbued with the artist’s prayers and manifesting divine revelations, the viewer is invited to reflection, meditation and hope for a better future.
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June 19–September 10, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, July 31, 6-8pm We are all touched by light and sound. Derived from Norval Morrisseau’s “Children of Light
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June 19–September 10, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, July 31, 6-8pm
We are all touched by light and sound.
Derived from Norval Morrisseau’s “Children of Light and Sound,” Of Light and Sound explores the interconnection of all living things. This exhibition is comprised of the works of Benjamin Chee Chee, David Morrisseau, Norval Morrisseau, and Dorothy Morrison from the LAC collection to honour that interconnection. Animals do not just serve as a resource for humans, but as peers. The human-animal connection is essential to the survival of humanity and our shared home. In this exhibition, Anishinaabe artists explore the relationship between animals and humans through the lens of mutual respect and appreciation.
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June 19 – Sept 10, 2026 Reception: Friday, July 31, 6-8 pm The pain of health anxiety is complex and deceptive. It can feel physically
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June 19 – Sept 10, 2026
Reception: Friday, July 31, 6-8 pm
The pain of health anxiety is complex and deceptive. It can feel physically real, yet it may also be an illusion created by the mind. Doubt triggers checking of the body. The checking brings brief relief, yet that relief fades quickly, giving rise to another wave of doubt. This endless cycle becomes a chronic pain that slowly drains energy and hope, producing mental anguish that manifests as convincing physical sensations. Constant bodily self-checking, both a coping mechanism and a prison, powerfully represents the suffering endured by those with health anxiety.
Ever-pending visualizes the inner struggles of health anxiety, including repetitive checking, panic attacks triggered by every encounter with illness, constant worry, and vulnerability, raising awareness of the “real pain” of mental suffering. Xuemei Lu presents a calm documentation of a troubled everyday life to visualize the fatigue of carrying such a mental burden each day.
Lu works with ceramics as a tactile and performative medium to explore how people perceive, process, and respond to their surroundings. Drawn to clay for its weight, texture, and deceptive fragility, Lu creates objects that invite bodily engagement rather than distant observation. Through touch and sound, her work asks audiences to attend to subtle sensations often overlooked in everyday life while engaging with the narrative embedded in each piece.
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July
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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
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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 TBD
Awards (Sponsored by the Leamington Lion’s Club)
$1000 of CASH Prizes to be Won!
1st Place: $600 + award certificate
2nd Place: $400 + 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.
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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
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 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 TBD
Awards (Sponsored by the Leamington Lion’s Club)
$1000 of CASH Prizes to be Won!
1st Place: $600 + award certificate
2nd Place: $400 + 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.