St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre
301 Talbot Street N5P 1B5 Saint Thomas, ON, Canada

Art-making itself can be considered a form of documentation and finished artworks as documents in their own right. 1. Canron Iron Foundries, 1977 by Evelyn Knight, watercolor on paper from the permanent collection. 2. Image of the Foundry from the @elginarchives... Take a look inside the Foundry with this great video: https://youtu.be/Vhw7ApSmdgM #arthistory #arteducationmatters

Dreaming of warmer months. Port Talbot Creek, by Ross Reverdy Osgoode, oil on canvas from the #permanentcollection #arteducationmatters

Some artworks are too fragile to display. Our mission is to protect these artworks for generations to come. Clark McDougall Across from Road 52, nd graphite on paper #arteducationmatters #conserveandprotect #clarkmcdougall

From the collection. Eric Atkinson was born in 1928 in Hartlepool, England. He was the head of Fine Art Department at Leeds College of Art, Yorkshire 1963-69 until he moved to Canada to Chair Fanshawe College Fine Art. He was Dean, Faculty of Applied Arts, Fanshawe College until 1982, and then Professor, Fine Art Department until he retired in 1994. Atkinson has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions and in extensive public and corporate collections locally, nationally and internationally. #contemporarypainting #arteducationmatters

This great artwork is by local artist, Patrick Landsley, Flight over Port Stanley, 2009, mixed media on board. For more information about Patrick and many more visit: http://stepac.ca/artist-profiles #arteducationmatters #accesstoart

Still have a few people to buy for this year? Why not give the gift of membership? For more information about Art Centre membership visit our website. The link is in our profile

Photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published October 2, 1973 with caption: "Rents First Painting - St. Thomas Mayor Eber Rice, left, rented the... first painting from Art Rental, a service provided by the Art Gallery of St. Thomas and Elgin, Monday. Mayor Rice will display the work in his office at City Hall to be enjoyed by citizens and official visitors. Admiring the painting, 'Early Evening at Tisdale Farm, North Yarmouth,' with Mayor Rice are St. Thomas artist Clark McDougall, and Mrs. Marguerite Buckland, Art Rental treasurer. Elgin residents may make rental arrangements on the first Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m." Marguerite R. Buckland (née Warren) of St. Thomas passed away at Toronto Grace Health Centre on Monday, January 4, 2021. Beloved wife for 54 years to the late F. M. "Pat" Buckland (2014). Dearly loved mother of Shirley Ann Smith (Craig), and David W. Buckland (Lisa). Cherished grandmother of Charlotte, Maggie and Jessica Smith. Dear sister of Shirley L. Grant (late Gordon), late John E. Warren (late Florence), and the late L. Alan Warren (late Meta). Also fondly remembered by sister-in-law, Jane Femmel as well as several nieces and nephews. Born in Orillia, ON, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lorena (née Wiser) Warren. A resident of St. Thomas since 1961, Marguerite previously lived in Stratford, Toronto, and Windsor. She joined her husband in building Buckland Customs Brokers Limited, St. Thomas for a number of years, and previously was employed by Bell Canada as a groundbreaking female Administration Manager. Marguerite was a member of the former Trinity Anglican Church, St. Thomas, having served on the Parish Council Board. She was a member of the Women's Committee of the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre, a Past Finance Chairperson of the YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin, and a former member of the St. Thomas Golf & Country Club and St. Thomas Curling Club. Marguerite and Pat cherished time with family and friends at their cottage on Lake Rosseau at Windermere and at their winter residence in St. Petersburg, Florida. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private service to celebrate Marguerite's life will be held. Private interment of her cremated remains will be made in the Old St. Thomas Churchyard, Walnut St. Memorial donations to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation, the YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin, Toronto Grace Health Centre or the charity of one's choice will be gratefully acknowledged. Arrangements entrusted to the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington St., St. Thomas (519-631-1160). Online condolences graciously accepted at www.siftonfuneralhome.com

If you and your kids are looking for some fun drawing tutorials, head to our YouTube channel (link in profile). We’ve taken portraits from our permanent collection and used them as our inspiration. Check it out, subscribe and watch for more. #drawingtutorials #permanentcollection #arteducationmatters

The Miniature Show & Sales is on now and runs until December 19. 60 artists and hundreds of miniature masterpieces to choose from! Visit us Tuesday-Saturday 12-4 pm There’s a lot to love locally! #miniatureart #shoplocal #tistheseason #oneofakind #communityartcentre

The holiday season is here! If you’re looking for unique, fun ideas for everyone on your list our gift shop is the place to look this year. Stop by Tuesday-Saturday 12-4 pm #shoplocal #giftshop #communityartcentre #oneofakindgifts #handcrafted

Here’s another look at what’s going on in high school art studios across St.Thomas-Elgin. We love seeing what you’re doing! @sjhs_arts @ceci_visual_art @pciartshsm @pciart @eastelginart #instudio #arteducationmatters #communityartcentre #highschoolart #highschoolartist #artinspiration #artandtechnology #tvdsbarts

Wondering what to do for Halloween this year? We think a spooky drawing tutorial might be just what you and the kids are looooooooking for. Follow the YouTube link in our profile to discover How to Draw a Zombie Creation, inspired by our permanent collection. Go ahead and eat some candy while you draw! https://www.youtube.com/user/STEPACdotca... #halloween #zombie #drawingtutorials #permanentcollection #arteducationmatters #communityartcentre #spookyart

Our sincere condolences to the Farley Family. Her vision and passion for the arts and the Public Art Centre will never be forgotten.

I delivered these watercolours mounted on cradled panels yesterday to the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre for the 2020 Miniature Show. (November 14 to December 19)

Stopped into the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre this afternoon to check out the Mini Art sale for myself. Some amazing pieces. Our local artists are serious...ly talented. I was told that the art has been selling well, so if you are interested, best to head down there soon and check it out. The sale is on now and ends December 19th. See more

If you’re looking for some creative inspiration, check-out what’s been going on in high school art studios across St. Thomas-Elgin! @ceci_visual_art @eastelginart @pciart @pciartshsm @sjhs_arts ... #artedcationmatters #instudio #communityartcentre #highschoolart #highschoolartist #elementsandprinciples #tvdsbarts #ldcsb

Due to the Freedom March on Saturday November 14th, the Art Centre will be closed to the public and open by appointment only, between 12-4pm. Please note that Miniature Show and Sale that was scheduled open Saturday does run until December 19 so there is plenty of time visit. Thank you for your patience. Be safe! #supportlocalbusiness

It’s never too early, and you’re never too young to check out the selections at this year’s Art Auction! #artauction #babiesloveart #communityartcentre #stthomasproud

Last year, we had the pleasure to bring together some amazing cultural elements in St. Thomas through our After Dark event series. The Art Centre Edition was on...e such event. Hosted inside the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre's main exhibition hall and set up like a Parisian salon, we welcomed a group to enjoy the fruits of St. Thomas. Featuring... - 50th Anniversary "Selctions from the Collection" exhibit from the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre - Music from Iam Chadney and The Pairs - Furniture arrangements donated from @Geerlinks Home Hardware Building Centre and Design Gallery and Jennings Furniture & Design - Food from The Windjammer Inn - Wine from Quai du Vin Estate Winery - Beer from Railway City Brewing Company + Caps Off Brewing Co.

The Art Centre is excited to announce that this year’s Fall Art Auction will be a Sealed Bid Auction, that will run for an entire month! We’re presenting the same amazing selection of art with the option of bidding in-person or online. To view the 52 works up for auction head to our website (the link is in our profile) or stop by the Art Centre at 301 Talbot Street. http://www.stepac.ca/ #artauction #stthomasproud #communityartcentre #startbidding

Our portrait exhibition is ending this week so we’re having a bit of fun with it again this Friday... a little bird told me there are exciting things coming up! #funfriday #communityartcentre #stthomasproud #seagullsofinstagram #portraits #permanentcollection

Happy first day of Autumn! #permanentcollection #portraits

Call for artwork! Application form available at www.stepac.ca or here https://0901.nccdn.net//051/0ce/miniature-sale-application Deadline for submission is October 31, 2020

Coming soon to the St. Thomas Elevated Park. This bright piece of art, titled May Woods with Trilliums, by Lloyd Johnston, is in the permanent collection of the... St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre and will soon be on view at the Elevated Park as part of the Art, Trees and Trails project. Funded by the estate of Donna Vera Evans Bushell and the Elgin St. Thomas Community Foundation, some 10 pieces of art will be on display throughout our park and trail. Expect to see this one on the eastern approach in late October. See more

Check out the Art Sale in Gallery Three in support of the Art Centre and our great local artists! #supportlocal if more information and artwork: http://www.stepac.ca/special-events Check back regularly for new additions!

I don’t know why, but this painting really moooooooved us today! Duncan DeKergommeaux River Bend (details) oil on canvas... #funfriday #communityartcentre #cowsofinstagram #permanentcollection #rurallife #ruralontario #stthomasproud