What A Weekend!!

This past weekend, the gallery was a flurry of activity in preparation for three special events that took place over the weekend.  On Friday September 21, we welcomed our first guests with a Dignitary Reception, the gallery's first official opening event! Guests included M.P. Patricia Davidson, M.P.P. Bob Bailey, Lambton County Warden Steve Arnold, and generous donors Judith and Norman Alix.  Remarks from honoured guests spoke to the dedication and generosity that went into the project, as well to the gallery itself, offering our community a local, regional and national arts scene to be proud of.

Patricia Davidson, M.P. for Sarnia-Lambton, addresses guests at the Dignitary Reception

On Saturday night, our doors were open  for the ART'S UP Donor Recognition Gala, a thank- you to those who generously donated to our Capital Campaign. The evening was a huge success thanks to the hard work and dedication of our fabulous volunteers. 

Our awesome group of volunteers prepare for our Art's Up Donor Recognition Gala

Guests walk the red carpet on Lochiel Street

A view of the building at night during the gala. 

Artist Adad Hannah speaks to guests about his exhibition, The Diversions

On Sunday, participants and volunteers of the Adad Hannah Project were invited to take part in an artist talk and exhibition preview with Adad about his work, The Diversions.

Between 2010 and 2012, Adad made multiple visits to Sarnia Lambton, investigating the community, presenting talks, making school visits, screening models and building and producing the work. Over the course of his visits, Hannah worked with over forty youth and twenty local artists, volunteers and gallery staff in the production of The Diversions. 

Adad Hannah presents to guests in the gallery's lecture theatre! Standing room only!

To see Adad's display, or our other fabulous opening exhibitions, join us for our Grand Opening, taking place Friday October 5 at 6:00 pm, during downtown Sarnia's First Friday cultural walkabout!

For more information about the exhibitions, or grand opening events and hours, visit www.jnaag.ca