ARTspace

Join us for the Opening Reception of For the Love of Bugs by Janet Johnston on September 12 from 2:00-4:00pm! 🎉🐞🦋

➡ Exhibit: September 9 – November 14

Throughout history, species have evolved, thrived and declined. Today’s extinction rate, however, is higher than the natural baseline rate due to pressures from human activity. This collection of hand-drawn and painted ceramic tiles is a tribute to insects currently at risk in Ontario. The works pose a striking contrast between the beauty and importance of these creatures, and the very real threat of their disappearance.

A portion of the artist’s proceeds from sales will be donated to Wildlife Preservation Canada, to support efforts to prevent species at risk from going extinct.

The deadline for submissions is August 28th at 11:59pm.
Let's bring art to life in Chatham-Kent! Submit your proposal now at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/murals

📣Calling All Artists!🎨
We're thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for artists to showcase their talent and contribute to the beauty of our community through our new Mural Project!

Funds supporting this project will be provided by the Together CK grant and the Chatham-Kent Community Foundation.

The deadline for submissions is August 28th at 11:59pm.
Let's bring art to life in Chatham-Kent! Submit your proposal now at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/murals

🎉 We're now open! Visit us from Wednesday to Saturday from 12-5pm.

See you soon!

Chatham-Kent Arts & Culture is pleased to announce that ARTspace will reopen to the public on Wednesday, August 19.

The reopening is the result of a collaborative effort involving several municipal teams working alongside the building’s landlord to prepare the space and welcome visitors back.

ARTspace provides an important venue for Chatham-Kent’s arts community, offering opportunities for local and regional artists to showcase their work while connecting residents and visitors with arts and culture in the community.

Members will receive additional information regarding the reopening directly from Chatham-Kent Arts & Culture. Updates will also be shared through municipal and Arts & Culture social media channels.

Residents are invited to visit ARTspace beginning Wednesday, August 19.

See you soon!

📣Calling All Artists!🎨
We're thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for artists to showcase their talent and contribute to the beauty of our community through our new Mural Project! Let your creativity shine and leave a lasting legacy on our city's landscape.

Funds supporting this project will be provided by the Together CK grant and the Chatham-Kent Community Foundation.

The deadline for submissions is August 28th at 11:59pm.
Let's bring art to life in Chatham-Kent! Submit your proposal now at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/murals

ARTspace will remain closed temporarily while staff work to complete some necessary work at the facility.

The ARTspace team looks forward to welcoming you back and while we are closed, we encourage you to explore the recently opened Cultivation Blues exhibition by Zachari Logan at the Thames Art Gallery.

We are working hard to re-open and will provide an update when we have a confirmed date.

Please be advised that ARTspace is temporarily closed while staff continue making necessary improvements.

The closure is temporary and we will provide an update as soon as we are in a position to reopen.

🎨 Have Your Say on ARTspace

We’re inviting the public to share feedback on a proposed relocation of ARTspace as part of future planning for arts and culture in Chatham-Kent.

Your voice matters—take part in shaping the future of local arts in Chatham-Kent.

👉 Take the survey at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/artspace

Survey closes June 7th.

Come visit us during regular scheduled hours Wednesday to Saturday from 12:00 - 5:00pm!

Municipal offices and most services will be closed Monday, May 18, 2026, in recognition of Victoria Day.

For the full list of closures, please visit: https://ow.ly/WlIr50YZKXI