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Standing Up for Ontario’s Old Growth Forest
Trees, woods, and forests can significantly alter the effects of global warming according to ecology experts. ‘Standing Up for Ontario’s Old Growth Forest’ is a Project celebrating the 150th year of the OSA and bringing this message to the public. Sixteen artists traveled to Temagami and Kirkland Lake to create in the forest, use the works as a basis to create in the studio and then exhibit at the Arts and Letters Club, Toronto.
A video of the exhibition and interviews of participating artists will be posted soon.

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Breath. Heart. Spirit. The OSA 150 Years
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- Standing Up for Ontario’s Old Growth ForestAn Exhibition of works created in Ontario’s Old Growth Forest to bring greater awareness to its contribution and importance to a healthy planet. Come join us for some interesting presentations and good food. ‘Standing Up for Ontario’s Old Growth Forest’ is an Exhibition by 16 OSA artists who traveled to Temagami and Kirkland Lake to… Continue reading Standing Up for Ontario’s Old Growth Forest
- Patience: A Space for Reflection and ThoughtRoger Sutcliffe, solo exhibition of hand-pulled prints, Neilson Park Creative Centre, September 27 to October 16, 2022 Opening Reception: Tuesday September 27, 6 pm to 8 pm You, your family, and friends are invited to the opening reception of my solo exhibition of a selection of hand-pulled print making from my series of works Patience: A… Continue reading Patience: A Space for Reflection and Thought
- Art Gallery of Northumberland: Ambient Landscapes: The OSA 150 YearsComing soon: we will be holding our fourth in the series of 150th Anniversary Exhibitions, entitled “AMBIENT LANDSCAPES: The OSA 150 years” at the Art Gallery of Northumberland, Cobourg from September 10 to October 16, 2022. You are invited to the opening celebration of this exhibition at 1pm Saturday September 10th, 2022.
- Peter Dušek Art Exhibition in Creemore, OntarioCome and see “Shibumi”, a pop-up exhibition of the works of Peter Dušek OSA. In today’s world, the eyes and the soul are assaulted by a myriad of things, causing us to lose our focus, become scattered, and even blinded to the simple beauty hidden around us. Peter Dušek is an award-winning Canadian photographer whose… Continue reading Peter Dušek Art Exhibition in Creemore, Ontario
- Shamiso Chigwende Ethel Raichus 2022 Award WinnerThis year’s Ethel Raichus Award recipient is Shamiso Chigwende, a grade 12 student at Central Technical Institute. She was selected by various art teachers at the Institute based on her portrait sculpture of President Barack Obama. Each year the Ontario Society of Artists present the Ethel Raichus Award to a deserving Central Tech Art student.… Continue reading Shamiso Chigwende Ethel Raichus 2022 Award Winner
- Lori Ryerson Solo Exhibition: With Mother Nature as my MuseLori Ryerson, Solo Show, Fine Art PhotographySilver Sands Gallery, Port Dover, ONOpening Thursday, July 7, 5-8 pm Join OSA Member Lori Ryerson, at the opening of her Solo Show of fine art photography, “With Mother Nature as my Muse” on Thursday, July 7 from 5-8 pm at the Silver Sands Gallery, 215 Main Street, in… Continue reading Lori Ryerson Solo Exhibition: With Mother Nature as my Muse
The Second OSA 150th Anniversary Members Exhibition

Breath. Heart. Spirit.
Nipissing Regional Curatorial Collective – North Bay
Exhibition dates: March 1 – April 1, 2022
Opening Reception: March 12, 2-4pm
Nature as Breath
Courage to create from the Heart
A Spirit of innovation in contemporary art work
The First OSA 150th Anniversary Members Exhibition
Breath. Heart. Spirit.
Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant in Brantford
October 2 – November 28, 2021
2021 OSA Members’ Exhibition of Selected Works
September 8 – 26, 2021
Neilson Park Creative Centre
Toronto
Reception: Sunday, September 12, 2021, 12 pm to 4 pm
Our annual exhibition for OSA members.
148th OSA Open Juried Virtual Exhibition
May 10, 8pm – May 30, 2021
Click the above link to enter and view the exhibition in 3D.
YouTube Livestream Opening – Thursday, May 13, 2021, 8-8:30 pm
Join us for a chance to win a $250 door prize toward art purchase.


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