Upcoming Events

 
Sep
16

Exhibition Assistance Program Online Information Session with the Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

Artists working in visual arts, craft, or media arts!
Do you have a confirmed public exhibition of your artwork

Thinking Rock Community Arts is partnering with the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) to host a virtual grant info session, where we’ll look together at Exhibition Assistance Grants for Northeastern Ontario Artists!

Join us to find out how to apply for an OAC arts grant to help cover your exhibition presentation expenses.

OAC program staff will be ready to answer your questions, and share info on:
- Types of exhibitions supported (it’s more than you might expect)
- Exhibition expenses that can be covered
- How to apply in Nova, OAC’s online application system, and what to include in your application
- How grant decisions are made via the “recommender” process

This workshop will be presented via Zoom Meeting format; Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the session. We will set aside some of our time together for questions, so please bring any you have along, as well as a pen and paper to take notes!

NOTE: Registration is open until 4:30pm EST on Wednesday, September 16th - save your spot by registering today, via Eventbrite (link in bio or via https://tinyurl.com/OACxTRSession)

Questions?
For further details and to ask questions about this event, please email Alana Forslund, Northern Arts Representative, at AForslund@arts.on.ca

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Sep
18

*Culture Days* Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Sep
22

TBC - Every Child Matters: An Orange Shirt Day Beading Workshop with Devaney Boulter

Save the Date! Planning is in progress - check back soon for details, including registration!

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Sep
24

*Culture Days* Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Oct
1

*Culture Days* Social Fabric Drop-In @ Bruce Mines and Plummer Additional Union Public Library (Bruce Mines)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Oct
1
to Oct 3

Middling Space: An Evolving Gallery

SAVE THE DATES + JOIN US

Middling Ground: An Evolving Gallery
@ Galerie Sans Clous (875 Queen St. E., SSM, ON)

Gallery Activations:
Oct. 1 & 2 - 6pm to 8pm
Oct. 3 - 1pm to 4pm

Middling Ground is an immersive installation of community-based artworks, created by many hands at hearts at Thinking Rock Community Arts’ programs during spring and summer 2026. It is hosted at, and presented in partnership with, Galerie Sans Clous

Inspired by blanket forts - soft places to land - and creating a space where we can “meet in the middle”, this evolving gallery welcomes you in to reflect on what it means to be in community, these days: from looming thoughts, to grounding guidance, to a series of micro-quilt collages that paper the walls with connectivity, creativity and hope.

Visit us at Galerie Sans Clous to consider and contribute to this short-run show. At evening and Saturday gallery activations, we’ll have materials ready so you can add to the installation, too!

For details, please contact info@thinkingrock.ca, and watch for more information to come!

Thinking Rock Community Arts gratefully acknowledges our funders and supporters - including the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Ontario Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Canada Summer Jobs Program, the Governments of Ontario and Canada, and myriad community donors and supporters.

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Oct
16

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Oct
29

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Nov
20

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Nov
26

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Dec
10

Open House @ Thinking Rock HQ (Thessalon)

An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!

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Dec
18

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Jan
15

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Jan
28

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Feb
11

Open House @ Thinking Rock HQ (Thessalon)

An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!

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Feb
19

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Feb
25

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Mar
19

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Mar
25

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Apr
16

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Apr
29

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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May
20

Open House @ Thinking Rock HQ (Thessalon)

An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!

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May
27

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Jun
18

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Jun
24

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Jul
16

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Jul
29

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Aug
19

Open House @ Thinking Rock HQ (Thessalon)

An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!

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Aug
20

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Aug
26

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Aug
27

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Jul
30

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Jul
17

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Jun
25

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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Jun
12

Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)

Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!

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