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Tom Dean: GOOD-BYE

Tom Dean: GOOD-BYE

April 5, 2025 - September 7, 2025

Opening reception: Saturday, April 5, 1-3PM Roundtable Discussions: Press and SpaceSaturday, June 7, 2025, 2-5pm, followed by a reception, 5-7pmCo-presented with Art Metropole and the plumbFeaturing: Vincent Bonin, Robert Fones, Peggy Gale, and Luis Jacob; Anthony Cooper, Suzy Lake, Nell Tenhaaf, and Adam Welch Satellite Exhibitions at Art Metropole and the plumbDetails below. Exhibition Text: […]

Painters Eleven: Abstract Bonds

March 8, 2025 - August 24, 2025

Painters Eleven was the first abstract artist collective in Ontario. They were founded in 1953 at the cottage of artist Alexandra Luke on the Oshawa/Whitby border. The group did not have a common philosophy or style, instead Painters Eleven banded together around their shared desire to support abstraction and exhibit together. As Jock Macdonald noted: […]

RESISTANCE

September 7, 2024 - August 24, 2025

Art has the power to inspire change and challenge norms. It can evoke emotions, spark conversations, and create a sense of community and solidarity. Featuring a variety of artworks from The Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s (RMG) Permanent Collection of over 4,700 pieces, this exhibition explores how artists throughout history have used art to resist and disrupt […]

Artists by Artists

March 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025

While we are often more familiar with an artist’s work than their physical appearance, portraits of artists offer a glimpse into the person behind the art. A good portrait captures the sitter’s likeness, but a great one captures their essence. And who better to achieve this than a fellow artist? This exhibition, drawn from the […]

What's New

A.Y. Jackson: Before the Group of Seven

May 29, 2025

Join us to learn more about A.Y. Jackson’s career prior to the Group of Seven. Guest speaker, Margaret Rodgers, explores A.Y. Jackson within the framework of modern art—how he expressed an awareness of and engagement in what was happening in European art. Discover more about how he became the beloved painter of Canadian landscape and […]

Summer Exhibitions Opening + Launch of the Star Glyph Garden

June 21, 2025

The RMG is pleased to celebrate three new exhibitions and the launch of the Star Glyph Garden in The Backyard on June 21! Join us for an exhibition tour, art activities, and refreshments. Artists and curators will be in attendance. 1:45pm – Exhibition tour of We are ten thousand hands that plant seeds with Abedar […]

Events

Artist Residency Information Session + Application Workshop

May 22, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Artist Professional Development Workshop Series This event will be held on Zoom. It is free and open to everyone, but registration is required. Register by clicking here. In this virtual gathering, RMG Associate Curator Hannah Keating will provide an overview of the RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program application, sharing tips for preparing your own application. […]

RMG Friday: Bingo in the Backyard

Jun 6, 2025, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Hosted by Kali Kontour, guests will enjoy six bingo games throughout the evening, with the chance to win prizes. Our beautiful backyard will set the stage for exciting drag performances, while guests sip on fruity beverages and participate in an art activity. The night is sure to be filled with laughter, music, art, and long-lasting […]

Tom Dean: Roundtable Discussions

Jun 7, 2025, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday, June 7, 20252-5PM, followed by a reception, 5-7PMTop Top Projects (165 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2B8) Roundtable A: Press2PMCo-presented with Art MetropoleFeaturing: Vincent Bonin, Robert Fones, Peggy Gale, and Luis Jacob Roundtable B: Space3:30 PMCo-presented with the plumbFeaturing: Anthony Cooper, Suzy Lake, Nell Tenhaaf, and Adam Welch Tom Dean: GOOD-BYE is an exhibition […]

RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program

The RBC Emerging Artist Residency is a paid residency opportunity for emerging artists supported by the RBC Foundation’s Emerging Artist Project. The residency package presents artists with opportunities for professional growth, exhibition experience, and collaboration with RMG staff.

Check us out on Google Arts & Culture

Explore our Permanent Collection in an interactive and fun way and be sure to check out our first Online Exhibition Story about Isabel McLaughlin and Alexandra Luke, two women artists and collectors who were instrumental to the history and development of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

Please note: The RMG will be open on May 17, and 18, 2025. We will be closed on May 19, 2025.