News & Events
Laura Moore: Memories of the Future opens Thursday, January 16
Join us as we celebrate the opening of Laura Moore: Memories of the Future, a mid-career survey guest curated by Adam Lauder from January 16 - March 15, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, January 18 from 2:00 - 4:00pm. Artist Laura Moore and Curator Adam Lauder will be in attendance.
R&Art: Festive Fun
Relax, restore, renew, reconnect, and reimagine at McIntosh Gallery's new program R&Art! All events are FREE and open to students and the public.
We're Hiring: Gallery Operations Officer (Administration and Engagement)
The Gallery Operations Officer (Administration and Engagement) is a multi-functional role with a wide range of key responsibilities that support all aspects of operations for McIntosh Gallery. They work closely with the Director, supporting the daily operations of the gallery and ensuring all staff have the resources necessary to succeed through operational efficiencies.
R&Art
Relax, restore, renew, reconnect, and reimagine at McIntosh Gallery's new program R&Art! All events are FREE and open to students and the public.
Brittany/Andrew Forrest: Lullaby Closing Reception
Join us at McIntosh Gallery on Friday, September 6 to celebrate Brittany/Andrew Forrest's MFA thesis exhibition Lullaby with a closing reception. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
McIntosh Gallery seeks Requests for Proposal (RFPs) from Qualified Consultants
Shaping the Future: McIntosh Gallery seeks RFPs from qualified consultants to work in collaboration with the Director to develop an integrated and progressive plan that will guide all aspects of the artistic, organizational, financial, and facility initiatives of the McIntosh Gallery over the next five years.
Sasha Opeiko: a movement of darkness on darkness Opening Reception
Join us in celebrating the opening of Sasha Opeiko's solo exhibition a movement of darkness on darkness at McIntosh Gallery! This event is free and open to the public, all are welcome to attend and no registration is required. Enjoy snacks and refreshments among friends and community members.
Replanting in The Coves: a closing celebration
Join McIntosh Gallery and the Coves Collective on Saturday, June 1st to celebrate the close of the exhibition "unclaim. unsettle. belong" in the Coves.
Public Journal: Tributaries of the Glacial Empire
What are the songs of devotion for a glacier? How do we recognize the greatness of these bodies that carve the land, sustain us, and keep the planet livable?
CBC London: A new art exhibit takes you deeper into the history and ecosystem of the Coves in London
"unclaim. unsettle. belong" exhibit is on display at Western University's McIntosh Gallery until June 1.
McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee Presents a Day Trip to the AGO
The McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee is pleased to present a day trip to visit the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) to see the exhibitions Making Her Mark: A History of Women Artists in Europe, 1400-1800 & Tissot, Women and Time
Now Hiring: Gallery Assistants through the Work Study Program
Gallery Assistants at McIntosh Gallery receive visitors, answer a range of questions related to our exhibitions and programs, and support Gallery events and operations.
We're Hiring: Gallery Operations Specialist (Collections, Exhibitions and Facility)
The Gallery Operations Specialist (Collections, Exhibitions and Facility) is a multi-functional role with a wide range of key responsibilities that support and enable the McIntosh Gallery’s artistic, research, community, and business activities to succeed and function smoothly.
We're Hiring: Curator (Collections and Special Projects)
The Curator (Collections and Special Projects) will contribute to advances in emerging museological and curatorial practices at the McIntosh Gallery, including collections, exhibitions, programming, access, and sustainability, while furthering and broadening our understanding of Canadian contemporary and historic art.
CBC London: London galleries join coast-to-coast Art Hop celebration
6 local galleries are hosting talks, exhibits, tours and workshops April 26-28
In Conversation: Matt Bahen & Matthew Ryan Smith
Join us on Saturday, April 27 at 1pm for a live discussion between exhibiting artist Matt Bahen & guest curator Matthew Ryan Smith. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome, no registration required!
McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee Presents a Ruth Abernethy Art Tour & Cymbeline at the Tom Patterson Theatre
The McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee is pleased to present a day trip to visit Ruth Abernethy's Studio, Agora Gallery and Cymbeline at the Tom Patterson Theatre on Friday, May 24, 2024.
Susan Day: In Our Midst
Renowned artist Susan Day, whose work has been exhibited throughout Canada and internationally, has left an indelible mark on London, Ontario, through her large-scale mosaic murals engaging diverse communities.
On Glaciers: a conversation with artist Paul Walde and environmental scientist Emmanuelle Arnaud
Join us on Zoom for an engaging discussion about art and climate science! We're thrilled to host media artist Paul Walde in conversation with professor of glacial geology Emmanuelle Arnaud to discuss themes related to our current exhibition, Paul Walde: Glacial Resonance.
The Gazette: Glacial Resonance brings ‘artivism’ to McIntosh Gallery
Paul Walde, a Western University alumnus, is presenting his climate crisis-inspired exhibition Glacial Resonance in the McIntosh Gallery until March 16.
In Memory of Agneta Dolman
We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of respected London artist, Agneta Dolman.
London Free Press: A new London exhibit features climate change data – made into music
A performance by a choir and orchestra at the foot of a British Columbia glacier is part of a new art exhibition at Western University’s art gallery.
Lisa Daniels appointed McIntosh Gallery Director
Western University is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Daniels as Director of McIntosh Gallery.
Western News: Melting glaciers main muse for McIntosh installation by Paul Walde
Works by former London artist and Western grad explore impact of global warming
McIntosh Gallery receives 2023 Elizabeth L. Gordon Grant
McIntosh Gallery is thrilled to announce the recent acquisition of Meryl McMaster's "When The Storm Ends I Will Finish My Work" (2021) purchased in part through the support of the Elizabeth L. Gordon Art Program, a program of the Gordon Foundation and administered by the Ontario Arts Foundation.
Bringing Space Back to Earth Panel Discussion
Join us online this Thursday, November 23 at 2:30 p.m. for Bringing Space Back to Earth, an interdisciplinary panel discussion in support of our current exhibition The Life Cycle of Celestial Objects, co-presented by McIntosh Gallery, Western Space and York University! Registration required.
We're Hiring: Community Engagement Coordinator
Are you passionate about visual art and community engagement? As the Community Engagement Coordinator at McIntosh Gallery, you will report to McIntosh Gallery’s Director and work with gallery staff, local and visiting artists, researchers, scholars, and other arts professionals, to develop, implement, and document community-based programming, projects, and events.
Western Voices in Canadian Art Talk with the Hon. Patricia Bovey
We're pleased to partner on the upcoming talk and book signing with the Hon. Patricia Bovey with Fanshawe College Fine Arts, the Woodstock Art Gallery, Western University's Faculty of Information and Media Studies and the Department of Visual Arts on Thursday, November 9 at Fanshawe College in Rm. D1060.
(Re)naming the Moon - A guided moon crater drawing workshop with Bettina Forget
Join The Life Cycles of Celestial Objects artist Bettina Forget for a guided drawing workshop at the Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory International Observe the Moon Day, Saturday, October 21!
McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee Presents a Day Trip to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum
The McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee is pleased to present a day trip to visit the Buffalo AKG Art Museum (Albright Knox) and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin House on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
Opening Reception: The Life Cycle of Celestial Objects Pts. 1 & 2
Join us in celebrating the opening of this exciting new group exhibition, featuring works by Shuvinai Ashoona, BUSH Gallery (Gabrielle L’Hirondelle Hill, Peter Morin, Tania Willard), Bettina Forget, Nurielle Stern and Nancy Jo Cullen, Janet Jones, Jesse Tungilik, Brandon Vickerd, Luca Cherpillod, Michael Miroshnik, Grace Grothaus, Kieran Maraj, and the York University Nanosatellite Lab (led by Regina Lee).
McIntosh Gallery & Art Now! Present: Brandon Vickerd
Brandon Vickerd is a Hamilton-based artist and Professor of Sculpture at York University, where he also serves as Chair of the Department of Visual Arts and Art History. He received his BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1999) and his MFA from the University of Victoria (2001).
In Memory of Doug Dolman
We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of respected London artist, Doug Dolman.
CTV London: 'A beacon of hope': Art installation debuts at city’s safe consumption site
A lasting symbol of the ongoing opioid crisis glistened in the sunshine Thursday morning on York Street. A new mosaic wall of tiles, commissioned by McIntosh Gallery and created by those battling addictions and family members supporting them, has been unveiled.
McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee Presents a Day Trip to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
The McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee is pleased to present a day trip to visit the exhibition Tom Thomson: North Star on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
We're Hiring: Gallery Director
Are you an accomplished visual arts professional with the energy, vision, and enthusiasm to lead an established university art gallery in a thriving city? Do you have a sophisticated knowledge of visual art, and strong organizational, operational and administrative skills? We are hiring for the position of Gallery Director.
FREE SCREENING: All The Beauty and the Bloodshed
In anticipation of Susan Day's community mosaic mural coming to Carepoint later this summer, McIntosh Gallery is presenting a FREE screening of the highly acclaimed documentary “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” on Monday, July 17 at 7:00PM at the Hyland. Registration required.
Heritage Days History Symposium: The Art of Sir Richard Airey
Chris of Heritage Days' History Symposium visits McIntosh Gallery at Western University in London, Ontario to learn about the work of Sir Richard Airey.
McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee Presents a Day Trip to Shaw Festival
The McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee is pleased to present a day trip to visit the Shaw Festival on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
In Memory of Bogdan K. Zarski
We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of respected London artist, Bogdan (Bob) Zarski.
McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee Presents a Day Trip: Cassatt - McNicoll & Wolfgang Tillmans at the AGO
he McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee is pleased to present a day trip to visit the Art Gallery of Ontario's exhibitions Cassatt - McNicoll: Impressions Between Worlds and Wolfgang Tillmans: To Look Without Fear on Thursday June 8, 2023
BITTER FIGURES SWEETENED FLESH: Films in Dialogue with the Paintings & Artistry of Angie Quick
Join us Thursday, April 20 at 7PM for BITTER FIGURES, SWEETENED FLESH: Films in Dialogue with the Paintings & Artistry of Angie Quick, a screening curated by Frames Film Series, presented in partnership with Western University's Department of Visual Art.
London Free Press: 'Something concrete': Memorial tiles honour loved ones lost by overdose
Several volunteers showed up Thursday at the London studio of artist Susan Day, who is working with the McIntosh Gallery and Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC), to create a mosaic wall for the Carepoint consumption and treatment service building at 446 York St.
The View From Here Opens Thursday, March 30
Opening Thurs. March 30, The View From Here is an exhibition of works from the McIntosh Gallery Collection guest curated by Jennie Kraehling. Join us in celebrating this exciting new programming at our opening reception on Sunday, April 2 from 2 to 4 p.m.
In Memory of Rudolf Bikkers
We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of respected Canadian artist, Rudolf Bikkers.
In Memory of John Donald O’Henly
We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of respected London artist John O’Henly.
McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee Presents a Day Trip to Kent Monkman: Being Legendary and Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the ROM
The McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee is pleased to present a day trip to visit the Royal Ontario Museum exhibitions Kent Monkman: Being Legendary and Wildlife Photographer of the Year on Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Community Mosaic Coming to Carepoint
In collaboration with local ceramic artist Susan Day, Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) and McIntosh Gallery has launched a community mosaic mural project. The public artwork is slated to be installed in summer 2023 as a mosaic wall mural at the site of London’s first supervised consumption service, Carepoint (446 York St.).
Western News: McIntosh Gallery partners with local artist to create mural at supervised drug treatment site
Artwork aims to address stigma surrounding substance use and honour those lost to overdose
London Free Press: 12,000 tiles, one goal: Mosaic project honours lives lost to overdoses
Artist Susan Day is leading a project that will see thousands of ceramic tiles produced to create a mural on a wall at Carepoint, the city's supervised drug use site at 446 York St.
CBC News: Mural to convey theme of caring at supervised drug treatment site
When its doors open sometime this year, London's new supervised drug treatment site will have a look that's familiar to many in the Forest City.
New McIntosh Gallery exhibit explores colonialism in museums
McIntosh Gallery’s new exhibition explores how museums have supported and reinforced colonialist versions of history.
In Memory of Dr. W. S. A. Dale
We are saddened to learn of the passing of respected Visual Arts professor, Dr. William Dale on Friday, September 9th, 2022.
McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee Presents a Day Trip: Van Gogh in America at the DIA
The McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee is pleased to present a day trip to visit the Detroit Institute of Arts' exhibition Von Gogh in America on Tuesday, November 15, 2022
In Memory of Tom Benner
We at McIntosh Gallery are deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of respected London artist Tom Benner.
Hunter Gatherer opens Thursday, September 22
Join us Thursday, September 22 at 5:00 p.m. for the opening reception of Hunter Gatherer. This event is free and open to the public, all are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Artists Nicholas Crombach and Emily Jan will be in attendance.
Western implements new COVID-19 policies for staff, faculty, students and visitors
Measures include requiring students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and to have received one booster, and to be masked in classrooms and seminar rooms.
Moysés Zuñiga Santiago & Michelle Paterok exhibitions open Thursday, August 11
Moysés Zuñiga Santiago: Migration Stories Whispered in My Ear / Me Susurran Al Oído Historias de Migrantes & Michelle Paterok: At Dusk run through September 10, 2022. A public closing reception will be held on Friday, September 9. All are welcome!
In Memory of Eric Atkinson
We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of respected London artist and innovative educator Eric (Ricky) Atkinson as he approached his 94th birthday.
In Memoriam - James Patten, June 26, 2022
The art community is deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of James Patten on June 26, 2022, at the age of 60.
McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee Presents a Day Trip: Back Roads Southwestern Ontario
The McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee is pleased to present a day trip to visit the Stratford Perth Museum, Gallery Stratford, and Clay & Glass Museum on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Ashley Snook: NODES Opens July 4, Reception July 7
On through July 30, Snook's PhD thesis exhibition NODES | Animality and Kinship features sculptures, drawings, video, and experiential installations. Offering opportunities for us to reconnect to a sense of animality and the surrounding biosphere by promoting kinship between species, NODES aims to problematize current human-centric perspectives.
McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee Presents a Journey to Malta & Sicily
Explore Malta & Sicily with the McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee! Art, architecture and archaeology will be the cornerstones of the tour, along with fabulous food, gorgeous scenery, and the company of like-minded travelers.
CBC: The beauty of bugs and biodiversity on display at Western's McIntosh Gallery
If bugs could carry protest signs, what would they say? A new exhibit at Western University's McIntosh Gallery is exploring the idea by blending art and science to showcase the beautiful, diverse and vital role of insects under threat. (Michelle Both, CBC London)
Western News: McIntosh exhibit buzzes with colourful fusion of art, science
Insect specimens from Western’s zoological collections merge with modern art in nod to beauty in biodiversity (Keri Ferguson, Western News)
Insect as Idea opens April 28
On through June 18, Insect as Idea features work by Carl Beam, Christi Belcourt, Catherine Chalmers, Andrea Cooper, Aganetha and Richard Dyck, Jude Griebel, The Institute of Queer Ecology, Jennifer Murphy and Amy Youngs, alongside insect specimens from the Zoological Collections, Department of Biology, Western University.
Celebrating renowned Tony Urquhart, Western’s first artist-in-residence
The visual artist leaves a remarkable legacy in Canadian art, London and Western University. (Western News)
McIntosh exhibit explores plight of post-war refugees
Artist Thelma Rosner delivers poignant work that bridges past to present with Where Can I Go Now?, a solo exhibition running at Western's McIntosh Gallery through April 16, 2022.
Summer Employment Opportunities at McIntosh Gallery through Young Canada Works
McIntosh Gallery is hiring two students for Summer 2022 Young Canada Works placements. Postings for Digital Curatorial and Outreach Assistant and Collection Assistant will each close on April 25, 2022.
McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee Presents a Day Trip to the Shaw Festival
The McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee is pleased to present a day trip to see "The Importance of Being Earnest" at Shaw Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake on Tuesday, June 7.
McIntosh Gallery & Art Now! Present: Thelma Rosner
Thelma Rosner's artist talk, hosted on Thursday, March 10, was presented in partnership with the Department of Visual Arts' Art Now! Speakers' Series. Click here to watch a recording of the event.
McIntosh Gallery re-opens to the public with Thelma Rosner: Where Can I Go Now? and Unconventional
We have re-opened to the public! No appointments are required & walk-ins are welcome. Three-layer medical face masks (provided) should be worn indoors at McIntosh Gallery. Western staff, faculty and current students will be asked to present their OneCard upon entry. All other visitors will be asked to provide proof of vaccination upon arrival.
Call for Applications: Indigenous Curator in Residence
McIntosh Gallery, Western University, seeks applications from emerging and established curators for a one-year Indigenous Curator in Residence (ICiR) position.
In Memory of Tony Urquhart (1934-2022)
It is with great sadness that McIntosh Gallery acknowledges the passing of respected senior Canadian artist Tony Urquhart, CM RCA LL.D.
McIntosh Gallery re-opens by appointment Monday, January 31
We are pleased to re-open by appointment with our current exhibitions Angie Quick: the moonlight made me do it and six feet | between us, a collaboration between Derek Boswell and Kevin Heslop, on through February 19, 2022.
under the moonlight: psychic watercolours
Join us on Thursday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m for a performance by Angie Quick. Hosted on Zoom, audience members will be invited to participate by silently holding a desire, wish, hope, or worry in their minds. One by one, participants will be selected to "sit" with the artist as she captures their thoughts through psychic fortune-telling watercolour painting.
the moonlight made me do it & six feet | between us open virtually
Angie Quick: the moonlight made me do it and six feet | between us, a collaboration between Derek Boswell and Kevin Heslop, will open virtually on January 13. Documentation, including new video walkthroughs, will be shared on social media later this month.
McIntosh Gallery is temporarily closed
Due to provincial COVID-19 regulations, McIntosh Gallery is closed until further notice. Our upcoming exhibitions Angie Quick: the moonlight made me do it and six feet | between us, a collaboration between Derek Boswell and Kevin Heslop, will open virtually on January 13.
The Botanical Turn: Virtual Walkthrough
Take a closer look inside The Botanical Turn, a group exhibition featuring Carrie Allison, Paul Chartrand, Joscelyn Gardner, Zachari Logan, Sarah Maloney, Amanda White, and ZOFF. The Botanical Turn ran from September 30 to December 11, 2021, at McIntosh Gallery.
McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee Presents Day Trip to the McMichael Gallery
The McIntosh Gallery Art & Travel Committee is pleased to present, after a pause of many, many months, a day trip on Tuesday, November 23 and Friday, November 26, 2021, to McMichael Gallery. Attendees will visit the exhibitions "Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment" and “A Like Vision: The Group of Seven at 100".
Greg Curnoe: Working on Film 16mm Screenings
Join us for the event Working on Film, a 16mm film screening presented in partnership with FRAMES Film Series at TAP Centre for Creativity on October 28 and 30, 2021.
Tracey-Mae Chambers: Hope and Healing Canada
McIntosh Gallery is pleased to host Hamilton-based Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers on Wednesday, October 13 as she continues her expansive project "Hope and Healing Canada".
Greg Curnoe: What About Me? opens by appointment at TAP
Greg Curnoe: What About Me?, opens Thursday, September 30 at TAP Centre for Creativity (203 Dundas St., London). This exhibition, curated by Brian Lambert and presented by McIntosh Gallery, will run through November 6, 2021. Visits to see the exhibition can be scheduled online.
McIntosh Gallery at Doors Open London 2021
Doors Open London is the City of London's largest collective celebration of history, heritage and culture. In its 20th year, Doors Open London is one of the longest-running community celebrations in Ontario. This year's celebration will be held virtually with sites hosting live and pre-recorded digital content.
The Botanical Turn Panel Discussion
Join us for a panel discussion hosted on Zoom in partnership with the Western University Department of Visual Arts Art Now! Speaker Series on Thursday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Moderated by exhibition curator Dr. Helen Gregory, The Botanical Turn artists will discuss how plants and botanical imagery have informed their art practices.
The Botanical Turn opens by appointment September 23
Group exhibition The Botanical Turn, opening Thursday, September 23, runs through December 11, 2021 at McIntosh Gallery. Visits to see the exhibition can be scheduled online.
Western News: Exhibit at McIntosh Gallery brings attention to bison eradication
PhD candidate Michelle Wilson leads exhibition, symposium that explore ties between bison and colonialism
Remnants, Outlaws, and Wallows Virtual Symposium
Join us for a virtual interdisciplinary symposium on the themes of Michelle Wilson's Remnants, Outlaws, and Wallows on Friday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Remnants, Outlaws, and Wallows opens by appointment August 5
Western University Ph.D. candidate Michelle Wilson's thesis exhibition "Remnants, Outlaws, and Wallows: Practices for Understanding Bison" runs from August 5 to September 11 at McIntosh Gallery. Visits to see the exhibition can be scheduled online.
Virtual Walkthrough of Ellen Moffat: becoming again beginning undone
Take a closer look inside Ellen Moffat's solo exhibition "becoming again beginning undone" on now at McIntosh Gallery. Moffat is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Visual Arts at Western University. "becoming again beginning undone" is her graduate thesis exhibition.
McIntosh Gallery re-opens by Appointment July 16
Welcome back! Effective Friday, July 16, 2021, McIntosh Gallery will open by appointment. Gallery visits can be scheduled in advance online. Click here for more information about gallery programming.
Virtual Walkthrough of Faith Patrick: The No No-Exit Closet
Due to COVID-19 safety measures, McIntosh Gallery remains closed until further notice. In-person gallery visits are not permitted at this time. In light of these restrictions, we've produced a short video walkthrough of Faith Patrick's graduate thesis exhibition The No No-Exit Closet which can be viewed from home.
Doug Dolman: In Search of Symbol Interview Feature
Due to COVID-19 safety measures, McIntosh Gallery remains closed until further notice. In-person gallery visits are not permitted at this time. In light of these restrictions, we've produced a short interview feature with artist Doug Dolman, on his recent solo exhibition In Search of Symbol.
becoming again beginning undone & The No No-Exit Closet open Virtually
Due to COVID-19 safety measures, McIntosh Gallery remains closed until further notice. In-person gallery visits are not permitted at this time. In light of these restrictions, Ellen Moffat: becoming again beginning undone and Faith Patrick: The No No-Exit Closet will open virtually beginning June 24. Exhibition documentation and virtual walk-throughs will be posted online throughout the exhibition's run.
OAC Exhibition Assistance Applications Now Open
As a third-party recommender, McIntosh Gallery is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance Program (Zone 1). The program provides funds to assist visual artists with the costs related to presenting their work in a public exhibition.
Virtual Walkthrough of Doug Dolman: In Search of Symbol
Due to COVID-19 safety measures, McIntosh Gallery remains closed until further notice. In-person gallery visits are not permitted at this time. In light of these restrictions, we've produced a short video walkthrough of Doug Dolman's solo exhibition In Search of Symbol which can be viewed from home.
Explore Written on the Earth
Join us for a FIELD TRIP as we take a look inside our most recent show Written on the Earth. The exhibition, presented in partnership with the Northern Tornadoes Project research group, features new work by artists Hannah Claus, Patrick Mahon, Ellen Moffat, Joel Ong, Eeva Siivonen, and Matthew Trueman.
Doug Dolman: In Search of Symbol opens Virtually
Due to COVID-19 safety measures, McIntosh Gallery remains closed until further notice. In-person gallery visits are not permitted at this time. In light of these restrictions, Doug Dolman: In Search of Symbol will open virtually beginning April 29. Exhibition documentation and virtual walk-throughs will be posted online throughout the exhibition's run.
Young Canada Works Posting Closes May 11
McIntosh Gallery is hiring one student for a Summer 2021 Young Canada Works placement. The posting for Digital Curatorial and Outreach Assistant will close May 11.
Temporary gallery closure effective April 3, 2021
Following province-wide shutdown measures, McIntosh will close to the public through May 1, 2021 pending further health and safety guidance.
Remembering Amelia Faye Wehlau
McIntosh Gallery supporter Amelia Faye Wehlau passed away at 91 years of age on March 21, 2021. In addition to her career as an Associate Professor of Astronomy at Western University, Amelia was a lover of the arts and music, a supporter of TVO, of McIntosh Gallery, and Opera at Western.
Written on the Earth Panel Discussion
Join us Wednesday, April 7 from 5:00 to 6:30p.m. EST on Zoom where artists Hannah Claus, Patrick Mahon, Ellen Moffat, Joel Ong, Eeva Siivonen, and Matthew Trueman, and Northern Tornadoes Project researcher Dr. Greg Kopp will participate in a panel discussion as part of Written on the Earth.
AGO Insider: Destruction as a muse
Explore how six artists reimagine scientific data into works of art in Written on the Earth at Western University’s McIntosh Gallery.
Western News: Artists respond to the wind, and the work of Northern Tornadoes Project
A funnel cloud forms and snakes towards the ground, making explosive contact and triggering a trail of destruction. Swaths of fallen trees leave flattened trunks in swirling, turbulent patterns that document the movement of the tornado as it traces its way across the land.
McIntosh Gallery re-opens by appointment with Written on the Earth
The interdisciplinary science/art project Written on the Earth is presented in collaboration with the Northern Tornadoes Project and features artists Hannah Claus, Patrick Mahon, Ellen Moffat, Joel Ong, Eeva Siivonen, and Matthew Trueman.
AHSC Career Panel
Join the Arts & Humanities Student Council (AHSC) for a digital Career Fair on February 9 and 10 on Zoom. Panelists include McIntosh Gallery Curator Dr. Helen Gregory, ArtLab Gallery Manager Ruth Skinner, Curator & Head of Collections at Glenhyrst Art Gallery Matthew Ryan Smith, among others.
Temporary gallery closure effective December 26, 2020
Following province-wide lockdown measures, McIntosh will close to the public through January 25, 2020 pending further health and safety guidance.
The Globe and Mail: Six art exhibitions in Ontario you can visit this winter
Rosie Prata: "The first Canadian artists to sit in front of a computer and decide to get creative get their dues over at McIntosh Gallery in London, where curators Adam Lauder and Mark Hayward present...
Western News: Western cadre key to computational art in Canada
Keri Furguson of Western News speaks to co-curator Adam Lauder about his collaborative project Computational Arts in Canada 1967-1974 on at McIntosh Gallery through December 12, 2020.
McIntosh Gallery & Art Now! Present Adam Lauder and Mark Hayward
Join us for a lecture hosted on Zoom in partnership with the Western University Department of Visual Arts’ Art Now! Speakers Series on Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 pm EST as exhibition curators Adam Lauder and Mark Hayward will discuss their collaborative project Computational Arts in Canada 1967-1974.
six feet | between us
McIntosh Gallery commissioned photographer Derek Boswell and writer Kevin Heslop to collaborate on a series of texts and images based on their experience living in London, Ontario during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ten of Boswell’s photographs along with responsive texts by Heslop will be shared weekly beginning October 29, 2020.
Checking in on an Old Copper Beech with Johannes Zits
"Checking in on an Old Copper Beech" is an interaction between Toronto-based performance artist Johannes Zits and a much-loved tree on Western University’s campus. This performance occurred in London, Ontario where the artist carried out research and work in residence at McIntosh Gallery throughout Spring of 2020.
Explore Ibghy & Lemmens: Theatre from the Jungle
We are pleased to share additional video excerpts from Ibghy & Lemmens’ video installation Theatre from the Jungle on FIELD TRIP : Art Across Canada.
McIntosh Gallery & Art Now! Present: Ibghy & Lemmens in conversation with Tony Weis
Join us for a panel discussion hosted on Zoom in partnership with the Western University Department of Visual Arts’ Art Now! Speakers Series on Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 pm. Moderated by McIntosh Gallery Curator, Dr. Helen Gregory, Theatre from the Jungle artists Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens and Associate Professor of Geography, Tony Weis will discuss the exhibition presented at McIntosh Gallery as it relates to themes of industrial agriculture and socio-economic, cross-border labour issues.
Gallery Update: McIntosh Gallery opens by appointment
Effective July 13, McIntosh Gallery will by open by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled online for your preferred date and time.
The Opening of a Leaf
We invite you to participate in Johannes Zits' ongoing residency by photographing unfurling tree buds in your backyard, in a park or an alley nearby, or anywhere trees grow in your community.
COVID-19 Update: McIntosh Gallery closure
Effective March 16, McIntosh Gallery, along with several other facilities at Western University will be closed to the public until further notice.
Outdoor Performance by Johannes Zits
EVENT POSTPONED. During Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2020 at Western University, the artist will lead a final performance in collaboration with the Kingsmill walnut trees.
Walking and Listening Workshop
EVENT POSTPONED. Join Johannes Zits for an outdoor walking tour of campus and activities designed to make you more aware of trees and the environment.
Excursion to the Meeting Tree
EVENT POSTPONED. Join Johannes Zits and project curator James Patten for an afternoon tour of Westminster Ponds. Here we will visit an ancient white oak claimed to be over 600 years old and a gathering place on the Underground Railroad.
Walking Tour of the Sherwood Fox Arboretum
EVENT POSTPONED. Join Dr. Greg Thorn, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, and curator of the Dr. Laurie L. Consaul Herbarium for a walk around the inner campus. Learn about former university president Sherwood Fox and how his love of trees determined the way Western looks today. Dr. Thorn will also discuss the role of the Sherwood Fox Arboretum’s role in habitat restoration and the planting of native tree species.
Walking Tour with Michael Lunau
EVENT POSTPONED. Join landscape architect Michael Lunau on an informal tour of Western's campus. Learn about the exciting plans to promote native biodiversity at Western University within the context of heightened global awareness of habitat restoration and naturalization.
Western News: Alumna artist brings ‘Accountability’ in new exhibition
Don’t let the relative silence of the gallery fool you – Kelly Greene’s latest exhibition is as loud a statement as she can make. “Our language, culture and traditions are still alive. We are still alive!”
London Free Press: New exhibitions open at McIntosh Gallery
Two new exhibitions of works open at Western University’s McIntosh Gallery this week. "Accountability" is a solo exhibition by multi-media artist Kelly Greene, a Mohawk member of Six Nations of the Grand River, whose media include painting, sculpture, installation and photography. The gallery will also host Toronto-based performance artist Johannes Zits for an extended residency called Listening to Trees.
Performative Action Workshop
EVENT POSTPONED. Join artist Johannes Zits for a free workshop at McIntosh Gallery and learn how to translate images of trees into performative actions on Saturday, March 21 from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Artist Talk: Johannes Zits
Join Johannes Zits for a lively, engaging talk at the gallery on Thursday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m. Learn about his current research in London, Ontario in relation to his previous performance work with trees internationally, and the ways in which the exhibition will evolve throughout his residency at McIntosh Gallery.
Opening Reception: Kelly Greene & Johannes Zits
Join us Friday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. for the opening reception of our newest exhibitions, Kelly Greene: Accountability and Johannes Zits: Listening to Trees. This event is free and open to the public, all are welcome!
Interrobang: Fanshawe professor paves way for artists with disabilities
“Broken Body” is an exhibit highlighting the works of Londoner Gerard Pas, a disabled artist whose battle with polio left him culturally and socially isolated due to an atrophied leg. The exhibit is curated by James Patten and will be on display at the McIntosh Gallery until Feb. 22.
Radio Western: Art As Catharsis–London Artist Showcases Over 20 Years of Work at McIntosh Gallery
Gerard Pas didn’t think he was ‘disabled’ until others pointed it out. At just 13 months old, the artist was diagnosed with polio, a disease that can result in paralysis or weakness in the arms, legs, or both. Although he limped and wore a brace, he was just a normal child.
Collage Workshop
McIntosh is pleased to partner with Western University Student Council's Public Arts Commission on the first of five free workshops they will offer this term. Join us at the gallery for a collage workshop and exhibition tour Thursday, January 16 at 5:00 p.m.!
London Free Press: Body of work by disability art pioneer featured at McIntosh Gallery
An internationally acclaimed London artist is featured in a new exhibition at Western University’s McIntosh Gallery. Broken Body, includes close to 30 years of “self-reflective” works by Gerard Pas, a photographer, object maker, painter, sculptor and performance and video artist considered a “pioneer of disability art,” said James Patten, the gallery’s curator.
Remembering Richard M. Ivey
McIntosh Gallery donor Richard M. Ivey died on December 28, 2019 at the age of 94. He and Beryl Ivey donated fifteen significant works of Canadian and Inuit art to the McIntosh Gallery collection over the years.
Opening Reception: Broken Body
Join us for the opening reception of "Gerard Pas: Broken Body" curated by James Patten on Friday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m.
In Memory of Winona E. Elliot
Winona was a proud supporter of McIntosh Gallery for the past 35 years and will be dearly missed. A funeral service will be conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel on Saturday, December 14, 2019. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Winona are asked to consider McIntosh Gallery at Western University, Jesse’s Journey, or Melville United Church.
Opening Reception: Écrins Écrans
Join us for the opening reception of "Angela Grauerholz: Écrins Écrans" curated by Catherine Bédard on Thursday, November 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Art Now! Presents: Catherine Bédard
Join us for a public lecture lead by visiting curator Catherine Bédard, Deputy-Director of art at the Canadian Cultural Centre, Paris on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. in North Campus Building rm. 117.
Souwesto Book Expo
Find McIntosh Gallery publications at the 2019 Souwesto Book Expo running November 2 to 3 at Museum London's Lawson Gallery during WordsFest London Ontario.
4/edition Toronto International Art Book Fair
Find McIntosh Gallery at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for this year’s 4/edition Toronto International Art Book Fair, running October 24 – 27, 2019!
Book Launch
Join us to celebrate the launch of Kirsty Robertson's "Tear Gas Epiphanies" and Cody Barteet's "Architectural Rhetoric and the Iconography of Authority in Colonial Mexico" on Monday, October 21 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at McIntosh Gallery.
Western News: Alt press makes own headlines in exhibition
Via Western News: Arts and Visual Culture PhD student Ruth Skinner has curated "Anti-profit: Independent Publishing in London", the latest exhibition at the McIntosh Gallery, running through Oct. 26. The exhibit explores the histories of independent arts and literary publishing in London...
Nuit Violette
Join McIntosh Gallery and the Western University Students’ Council for Nuit Violette, an annual outdoor interactive art event that highlights student artists! Stop by the gallery on the evening of Tuesday, October 8 for outdoor art installations and performances, and take part in hands-on workshops or guided exhibition tours!
Lecture: Curating, administration, and all the art I’m not making
Join artist, curator, and arts administrator Lucas Cabral for his public lecture entitled "Curating, administration, and all the art I’m not making" on Monday, September 30 at 3:00 p.m. in room 114, North Campus Building, Western University.
Opening Reception: Anti-profit & Publishing Against the Grain
Join us for the opening reception of "Anti-profit: Independent Publishing in London" curated by Ruth Skinner, and "Publishing Against the Grain" developed by Independent Curators International on Thursday, September 26 at 5p.m.
Doors Open London 2019
Join us Saturday, September 14 at McIntosh Gallery for Doors Open 2019: Untold Stories of the Forest City.
Skawennati: From Skyworld to Cyberspace tours to University of Waterloo Art Gallery
Curated by Matthew Ryan Smith, 'Skawennati: From Skyworld to Cyberspace' tours to the University of Waterloo Art Gallery opening Thursday, September 12, 2019. The exhibition will continue at UWAG through October 16. 'From Skyworld to Cyberspace' is circulated by McIntosh Gallery, Western University. McIntosh Gallery acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.
Jason Dickson hosts 'Michael Bidner Out of the Archives' at the AGO
Join 'Michael Bidner: Raw' curator Jason Dickson for a talk on the Canadian indie xerox, artistamp, and serigraphy pioneer at the Art Gallery of Ontario on September 14 in conjunction with Canzine.
'Humble and Rising' Exhibit
'Humble and Rising' includes the creative work of the participants of the Positive Voice program at Nokee Kwe, who are challenging the portrayal of urban Indigenous women and sharing stories of strength resilience, and accomplishment. The exhibit includes photography, stories, digital art and bead work and is presented at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology. McIntosh Gallery is pleased to partner with +Positive Voice to assist in the installation of their seasonal exhibitions.
Closing Reception: Inventory & Spanning
Join us for the closing reception of Lydia Santia's Inventory and Kate Carder-Thompson's Spanning on Friday, September 6 at 5p.m.
Abby Vincent appointed as Communications & Outreach Coordinator
McIntosh Gallery is pleased to announce the appointment of Abby Vincent as Communications & Outreach Coordinator.
Opening Reception: Selections from the Peter Lamb Becher Collection & Philosophical Archeology Space 2009–2019
Join us for the opening reception of Selections from the Peter Lamb Becher Collection, curated by James Patten and Ido Govrin's solo exhibition Philosophical Archeology Space 2009–2019, on Thursday, June 27 at 5p.m.
Michael Bidner: Raw Catalogue Launch
Join us to celebrate the launch of McIntosh Gallery’s recent publication 'Michael Bidner: Raw' at Brown & Dickson Bookstore on Saturday, May 25 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Curator-Led Exhibition Tour of Heads
Join us on Thursday, May 9 at 12:00pm at McIntosh Gallery for a curator-led tour of Heads with Sky Glabush. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.
Opening Reception: Heads & Sanaugavut: Art from Kinngait
Join us for the opening reception of Heads, curated by Sky Glabush and Sanaugavut: Art from Kinngait, curated by Nakasuk Alariaq, on Friday, May 3 at 7p.m.
Young Canada Works Job Postings Close April 22
McIntosh Gallery is hiring two students for Summer 2019 Young Canada Works placements. Postings for Curatorial Assistant and a Collections Assistant will close April 22nd.
Oversize, Overdue: The Architecture of the D.B. Weldon Library
A lecture by James Ashby will be held on Wednesday April 10 at 3:00 p.m at Weldon Library, room WL258, Western University
The Supercake
Join us on Sunday, March 31 for The Supercake from 12:30 to 4:30pm at Trinity United Church, 76 Doulton Street, London, Ontario
Opening Reception: Skawennati & Deanna Bowen
Join us for the opening reception of Skawennati: From SkyWorld to Cyberspace and Deanna Bowen: We are from Nicodemus on Thursday, March 21 at 8pm.
Skawennati Artist Talk
Join us on Tuesday, March 19 at 4:30pm in room VAC 100 for an artist talk with Skawennati, who will discuss her McIntosh Gallery exhibition From SkyWorld to Cyberspace.
Ivey Art Collection Tours
Join us for a tour of the Ivey Art Collection to learn about some of the most famous names in Canadian contemporary art. These 35-minute tours are facilitated by McIntosh Gallery and led by students Emma Juskovic and Olivia Mossuto.
The Ben Portis Archive
Visit The Ben Portis Archive, curated by Iraboty Kazi, at D.B. Weldon Library from February 1-28, 2019.
Frenkel Defects Screening
London Fringe Festival Theatre 207 King St. Presented in collaboration with LOMAA
In Her Mocassins
In Her Moccasins, a group exhibition featuring the creative works of participants of the +Positive Voice program at Nokee Kwe, challenges the portrayal of urban Indigenous women and shares stories of strength resilience, and accomplishment. The exhibition includes photography, written stories, media art and traditional beadwork.
Glimmers of the Radiant Real Opening Reception
Glimmers of the Radiant Real features works by Katie Bethune-Leamen, Broadbent Sisters, Daniel Griffin Hunt, Sanaz Mazinani, Sandy Plotnikoff, Mary Pratt, Cole Swanson, Catherine Telford-Keogh, and Xiaojing Yan. Organized and circulated by The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, in collaboration with the Art Gallery of Peterborough and McIntosh Gallery, this exhibition has been curated by Ruth Jones and Sam Mogelonsky.
Helen Gregory: The Keeper of Culture
Western News Newsmakers of the Year – a celebration of some of the people, places and things that shaped the year at this institution – names McIntosh Gallery Curator, Dr. Helen Gregory, the Keeper of Culture
Dusty Stacks of Mom: The Poster Project + other colourful creations by Jodie Mack
Presented in collaboration with McIntosh Gallery, this London Ontario Media Arts Association (LOMAA) screening features a selection of New Hampshire-based artist Jodie Mack’s quirky and colourful hybrid-animations, which engages audiences to partake in her stunningly vibrant visual experiments. The highlight of the programme is a whimsical stop-motion animated rock opera performed by the artist.
3/edition Toronto International Art Book Fair
McIntosh Gallery returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for this year’s 3/edition Toronto International Art Book Fair, running October 26 – 28, 2018.
Guided Tours of 620 to 550 & Steve's Farm, Steveston
Artist, Malcolm Pate, and McIntosh Gallery Director, James Patten, will lead a tour of current exhibitions, Malcolm Pate: 620 to 550 and Jeff Wall: Steve’s Farm, Steveston at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 29.
Opening Reception: Malcolm Pate: 620 to 550 & Jeff Wall: Steve's Farm, Steveston
Join us for the opening reception of Malcolm Pate: 620 to 550 and Jeff Wall: Steve's Farm, Steveston, on Thursday, September 20 at 5p.m.
We are Womyn with a Path Leading into the Future
McIntosh Gallery is thrilled to partner with +Positive Voice at Nokee Kwe to present their exhibition, We Are Womyn with a Path Leading into the Future. This exhibition features the creative work of the participants of the +Positive Voice program at Nokee Kwe, who are challenging the portrayal of urban Indigenous women and sharing stories of strength, resilience, and accomplishment. The exhibit includes photography, stories, and digital art.
Film Screening: Works by Alexandra Gelis
LOMAA and McIntosh Gallery are excited to welcome Toronto-based filmmaker Alexandra Gelis to London to present a screening of her recent works. This event is presented in partnership with McIntosh Gallery. The artist will be in attendance to introduce the works and answer questions, following the program.
Opening Reception: If You've Got it, Flaunt It & Michael Bidner: Raw
Join us for the opening reception of If You've Got It, Flaunt It, curated by Lucas Cabral and Michael Bidner: Raw, curated by Jason Dickson, on Thursday, January 25 at 7p.m.
