EXHIBIT CLOSING: A Closer Look
This exhibit closes April 29, 2026, at 2pm.
Step away from the panoramic and take a closer look at the familiar in this new exhibition by Bonnie Hastings and Wanda Haayen. From the bold, intricate details of a flower petal to a garden caught in late afternoon light, their work reflects the quiet beauty of small moments.
EXHIBIT OPENING: The Nature of Seeing
Arriving May 2026 at The Gallery at L.E. Shore: The Nature of Seeing, a new exhibition featuring photography and mixed-media works.
The show brings two artists together - Eden Watt and Mikael Sandblom - whose work engages with the landscape in distinct yet complementary ways. One observes and records the visible world, the play of light, water, and terrain, while the other explores the act of perception itself, how vision constructs and transforms what is seen. Together, their works invite viewers to reflect on the space between the outer world and the inner experience of seeing it, where observation becomes awareness.
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet Eden and Mikael at their grand opening on May 2, 2026, from 2:00-4:00pm. This is a free event to attend, and no registration is required.
The show runs May 2-June 3, 2026.
Pop in for an Art Pop Up | Beverley Smith
On Sunday, May 3, drop by The Gallery between 2-4pm for a relaxed art pop up with Beverley Smith, featuring new work from her third year at the La Macina Di San Cresci artist residency in Italy.
"This is a casual pop-up art show, where you can ask me about the residence and my work. I am amazed how inspirational I find working in Tuscany. I feel my work has evolved quickly in this environment, and I look forward to sharing with you the results of these magical months. "
-Beverley Smith
This is a free event. No registration required - drop-ins welcome!
Chalk the Lot
Get in touch with your artistic side and make some sidewalk chalk art at the L.E. Shore Library! We’ll supply the chalk (and cold lemonade!), just bring yourself and your imagination.
We’re also excited to host artist Nicole Foster, who will be crafting a chalk piece to show what can be accomplished with just art supplies and a stretch of asphalt.
All ages welcome. Chalk supplied at no cost. Chalk supplies and sidewalk spots limited – first come, first served. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.
Nicole Foster is a local artist whose work is rooted in bold colour, strong graphic shapes, and simplified, expressive design. She creates vibrant artwork across wood, canvas, and sidewalks, and also collaborates with local businesses on custom chalkboard signage and digital illustration. She loves using art to bring creativity into public spaces in a way that feels playful, immediate, and full of personality.
Art Supplies Sale
Attention all garage sale lovers: come find a bargain at The Gallery at L.E. Shore’s first ever Art Supplies Sale!
This is a garage-sale-style market held on the front lawns of the L.E. Shore Library, featuring gently used arts and crafts supplies from the personal collections of your friends and neighbours. There will be a range of items for sale, including paint, paintbrushes, easels, art books, stamps, sketch pads, jewelry-making supplies, paper crafting supplies and more! Bringing cash is recommended.
In the event of inclement weather, the Art Supplies Sale will move inside to the L.E. Shore Library’s Gallery space.
Interested in registering for a table to sell your own gently used arts and crafts supplies? Contact us at TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca for more information!
EXHIBIT OPENING: Nature in Motion
Launching in June 2026, Diana Bick (Thornbury) and Kim Etherington-Reid (Meaford) unveil a new exhibition at The Gallery at L.E. Shore!
These two artists’ distinct styles have been brought together by chance.
But what they are both addressing through their abstract and non-objective art is how the land - nature - is changing. It is in constant motion. Air, water, soil, biodiversity, are shifting by natural processes, but more importantly, by human influences. Their expression in art is physical, but also emotional, as seen in the mark making and textures of this exhibition’s works.
These interpretations are personal, but in sharing the artwork, the intent is that an appreciation of what is happening and how we might influence the outcome, becomes a topic of conversation and perhaps action. The artwork is intentionally subtle, but the message is not.
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet Diana and Kim at their grand opening on June 6, 2026, from 2:00-4:00pm. This is a free event to attend, and no registration is required. Visit our website for more information!
The show runs June 6-June 30, 2026.
L.E. Shore Gallery Artist of the Year
Come on out to a live art competition, loosely inspired by the hit TV show Landscape Artist of the Year (UK) and its Canadian iteration!
The EventSet on the lawns of the L.E. Shore Library, this is a competition with a twist:
Five featured artists each have four hours to complete a single painting, competing for the L.E. Shore Gallery Artist of the Year title. However, a sixth spot in the competition is still open and it will be filled live during the event!
That’s where our “wildcard” artists come in: they’ll compete in their own live paint-off, working within the same four-hour time limit, with one wildcard earning this final spot in the main competition and the chance to contend for the L.E. Shore Gallery Artist of the Year title.
This event is proudly hosted by the Arts & Culture Council for the L.E. Shore Gallery and is free to attend.
ScheduleAttendees are welcome to drop in at any point during the day to observe the competition:
9:45am: Opening
10-2:15: 4-hour painting challenge (break 12-12:15)
2:15: Closed jurying session | wine and mingle*
2:45: Presentation of final paintings and announcement of competition winner
3-5:00pm: Wine and mingle*
* Wine and mingle free to attend – all welcome! Complementary refreshments provided.
Join the CompetitionAre you an artist and interested in participating in this competition? Head on over to our competitor registration page for more details!
EXHIBIT OPENING: Joan Folinsbee Timmins – A Painter’s Life
The Gallery at L.E. Shore’s Arts and Culture Council (ACC) is honored to present an exhibition celebrating the work of the late artist, Joan Folinsbee Timmins.
The exhibition will explore works from a multi-decade career: abstract and realistic, large scale and small; landscapes, portraits, still-life, abstracts and figure drawings in many mediums - watercolour, acrylics, oils, pastels, pen and ink.
This is a peek into Joan’s life as an artist. It's a journey in time, place and creative growth; the roller coaster ride of a unique individual.
Please join us for the exhibition’s opening reception on Saturday, July 4, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Gallery at L.E. Shore. This free community event is an opportunity to interact with the exhibition and learn about an artist who spent almost every waking moment thinking about and creating beautiful, inspiring art that we can all enjoy.
Following the opening, the show runs all summer long, July 4-August 26.