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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 5, 2026

OMAH opens submissions for 25th annual juried art exhibition

The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) has opened submissions for the 25th annual Tradition Transformed juried art exhibition, inviting Canadian artists to reinterpret the Canadian landscape through drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, media arts, and mixed media. The exhibition honors Franklin Carmichael, a Group of Seven member born in Orillia. Submissions close July 31, 2026, with prizes including the Jurors’ Prize ($1,500), Kevin J. Batchelor Emerging Artist Award ($1,000), Philip Jackman Photography Prize ($500), and Norma Duggan Award ($300). Jurors are Tanya Cunnington and Bewabon Shilling.

museum exhibitions schedule May 29, 2026

Two Anishinaabe exhibits opening at Orillia museum on Saturday

The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) will open two new exhibitions on Saturday, May 30, 2026: "The Many Faces of Paul Shilling Dazaunggee – Sky Buffalo: A Retrospective" and "Awaken The Spirits" by Drake Williams. Curated by Tanya Cunnington and Bewabon Shilling, the shows run through September 19, 2026, and explore themes of identity, healing, spirit, land, and Anishinaabe visual storytelling. Paul Shilling’s retrospective examines self-discovery and liberation from imposed identities through painting, while Drake Williams merges Woodlands-inspired linework and vibrant colors rooted in ancestral traditions. A free opening reception with the artists will be held on May 30 from 1 to 3 p.m.

article local schedule Apr 22, 2026

Artists from OMAH exhibit to speak at Storytelling Orillia circle

Artists participating in the International Women's Day Art Show at the Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH) will share the stories behind their artworks at a monthly story circle hosted by Storytelling Orillia. Ten artists, including show coordinator Juliana Hawke and organizer Sharon Langfield, are expected to speak at the event, which is open to the public.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 20, 2026

From Hand to Heirloom: Orillia museum unveils new exhibition

The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) has opened a new exhibition titled 'From Hand to Heirloom: The Art of Craft.' The show features historical and contemporary craft objects like quilts, embroidery, and beadwork, highlighting their personal, cultural, and intergenerational significance. It includes works by local and Indigenous makers and aims to reframe craft as a vital form of artistic expression.

museum exhibitions schedule Jun 18, 2025

Submissions open for OMAH's Tradition Transformed exhibition

The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) has opened submissions for the 24th annual Tradition Transformed juried exhibition, inviting Canadian artists to reinterpret the Canadian landscape through the theme of travel or daydreaming. The exhibition runs concurrently with John Gould: Travels of the Body and Mind and honors Group of Seven member Franklin Carmichael. Artists may submit works in all mediums, with entry fees and deadlines through August 22, 2025. Prizes include the Jurors’ Prize ($1,500), Kevin J. Batchelor Emerging Artist Award ($1,000), new Philip Jackman Photography Prize ($500), and Norma Duggan Award ($250). Jurors are Carol-Ann Ryan and Erin Vincent.

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