The Gore Bay Museum on Manitoulin Island is hosting an exhibition of Canadian artist Christie Pearson Anderson's works, titled 'Heartfelt Heritage – Manitoulin Roots.' The show features paintings and drawings that capture the island's heritage, including old farmhouses, horse wagons, children, early settlement scenes, and whimsical pets. Some pieces are for sale, while many are on loan from private collectors.
The Perivale Gallery in Spring Bay, Ontario, hosted the final exhibition of renowned Manitoulin artist Ivan Wheale, titled 'THROUGH IVAN’S EYES - A NORTHERN VISION LIVES ON.' Wheale, who passed away in September, had been a fixture at the gallery for over four decades. The opening featured his last works, including 'Tranquility,' his final completed painting, which he finished from his hospice bed. An unfinished piece sat on his custom easel, marking the end of a long tradition of annual shows.
Perivale Gallery on Manitoulin Island will host 'Through Ivan’s Eyes: A Northern Vision Lives On' on May 16, a final exhibition and sale of works by the late artist Ivan Wheale. The event includes Wheale’s last painting, completed shortly before his death, and pieces from his personal collection, marking the last chance to acquire his work from his official gallery.
The organizers of the 47th La Cloche Art Show have named Robert Potvin as the Artist of Distinction for the 2026 exhibition. Potvin, a self-taught acrylic painter and elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists, is recognized for his depictions of Northern Ontario landscapes and vanishing ways of life. The announcement comes as the community prepares for the 2025 edition of the juried show, which remains a staple of the regional art scene in Whitefish Falls.