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Art for Golden Years
In-person
Public Art Visual arts History & heritage TourDate and time
Location
Art Gallery of Algoma
10 East Street
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Directions: East Street Closed due to construction.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible.
About
Join us at the Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) to celebrate National Seniors Day on Thursday October 1st, 2026. Step into the wonderful world of Canadian art history with a thoughtful guided tour of Canadian Gems, an exhibition that will present a selection of inspiring pieces from our permanent collection. AGA Public Programming & Education Coordinator Evangeline Mann will introduce you to landscapes by the celebrated Group of Seven painters, colourful abstract canvases by members of the Painters Eleven, and artworks by renowned Indigenous artists, including Norval Morrisseau, that highlight their distinct artistic styles and visual storytelling. There’s something for everyone in this exhibition!
Next, join us in the Ken Danby Education Studio for a series of gentle art activities inspired by the Canadian Gems exhibition. Enjoy the precision of printmaking, or practice sketching skills and learn to paint with watercolours like the Group of Seven artists. This is your chance to make your own favourite landscape, or an imagined scene, come to life on paper.
Please note the following times of programming for Thursday October 1st, 2026:
1-2 PM: Guided exhibition tour of Canadian Gems
2-4 PM: Art activities inspired by the exhibition in our Ken Danby Education Studio
We look forward to celebrating National Seniors Day with you at the AGA!
Organizer
Art Gallery of Algoma
The Art Gallery of Algoma was founded as a non-profit public art gallery and incorporated on July 7, 1975. Established by a group of dedicated volunteers and arts enthusiasts led by Elsie Savoie, the AGA honours its roots as a community organization with its mission celebrating culture, educating visitors, and enriching lives through the visual arts. The AGA moved to its present location next to the scenic and historic St. Mary’s River in 1980, a 10,000-square-foot facility including four exhibition spaces, the Ken Danby Education Studio, the Gallery Cafe and Gallery Shop. Over the last 50 years, the permanent collection has grown to over 5,500 artworks by many wellknown Canadian Artists.
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The Art Gallery of Algoma
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