Check out what’s happening at The Gallery at L.E. Shore for the month of January!
JANUARY 10: The Last Picture Show
Exhibit Opening
2-4pm | FREE
After 54 years of painting and 40 exhibitions in Canada and Europe, J. David Murphy reflects on the culmination of his artistic journey with a show at The Gallery - located in the region where he spent his childhood. This retrospective exhibition showcases a wide-ranging collection of his favorite works: impressionistic Northern Ontario landscapes, European urbanscapes, abstract pieces, and a few unexpected surprises.
We invite you to the opening on January 10 to celebrate a remarkable legacy of artistic discovery and expression.
JANUARY 24: Meet J. David Murphy!
Exhibit Meet & Greet
1-3pm | FREE
Drop by The Gallery to explore our January art exhibition – The Last Picture Show: 54 Years of Painting – and enjoy a chat with featured artist J. David Murphy!
EXHBITION OPPORTUNITY: Orange Show
February 2026 Exhibition
Calling all artists!
Each year, The Gallery hosts an open show centered on a theme colour. The 2026 Colour Show will run from Saturday, January 31 to Wednesday, March 4 with a theme of “Celebrating the Colour Orange”.
Artists are invited to submit their work for inclusion.
Learn more & submit your artwork
Paint "Plein Air" in 2026!
The Blue Mountain School of Landscape Painting (BMSLP) is delighted to present their 2026 Spring Workshop Program!
For the first time, BMSLP is offering an “Intro to Plein Air” workshop led by Janine Marson for artists of all levels who are new to plein air painting. You will also see some of your favourite instructors returning, including Gord Jones, Art Cunanan, and John David Anderson. BMSLP is equally excited to welcome two new instructors, highly accomplished artists Marc Grandbois and Lee Munn, who will lead workshops in acrylics (oils welcome).
Registration opens January 31 at 7:00 a.m.
Visit BMSLP's website for full details and to register.
The 2026 season marks the 44th year of the BMSLP's spring workshops. This is a rare opportunity to paint at beautiful, and often historic, sites made accessible through the generosity of local property owners.
Established in 1980, the BMSLP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging and fostering awareness, interest, and talent in landscape painting in the Blue Mountain area. What began as a way to bring instructors to a small group of enthusiastic local artists has grown into a well-respected art school that has provided thousands of students the opportunity to explore, learn, and paint within the stunning landscapes of South Georgian Bay.
Workshops are offered in a variety of mediums and are open to artists of all skill levels.