Talks & Tours

Emerging Visions Artist Talks

May 13, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Artist Talks (2025) with Durham College students at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, May 14, 2025.

Join us at 1pm on May 13th for an artist-led tour of EMERGING VISIONS, an exhibition that presents thesis projects by the third-year graduating students of the Fine Arts Advanced program at Durham College.

We welcome staff and students from Durham College and any members of the public who want to learn more about specific projects and hear about the journey from conception to fabrication to presentation. This event is free and open to everyone.

If there are ways we can support your participation, please contact Hannah at [email protected].

Upcoming Events

Special Events

Mother’s Day Tea 2026 with Farm and Wild

May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM - May 10, 2026, 2:30 PM

On the day of the event, ticketholders will receive 10% off a purchase in our gift shop on regular priced items. Not including books or member pricing, in store only.

Special Events

May OPG Sunday: Underwater Ecosystem

May 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This month, we dive deep to explore life among the coral reefs. We will use colourful plasticine to sculpt a turtle or sea creature of your choosing. We will also use vibrant soft pastels to draw floating jellyfish, with patterns glowing in the dark abyss. Our bold artworks take inspiration from the lively, striking and […]

Workshops

Public Art as Social Practice: Developing Your Artistic Point of View

May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

In March, we are hosting a workshop that looks at trends in contemporary public art. Megan Kammerer will offer The Bentway as a case study to explore how public art is evolving in Canada, illustrating how creative interventions can shape the ways people move, gather, and connect in shared spaces. With this workshop, we are […]