Welcome to the 2026 Ojibway Club Art Show.
Now in its 63rd year, the annual Ojibway Club Art Show is one of the highlights of the summer in Pointe au Baril.
Dozens of talented artists will share their work as we transform the lobby of the Ojibway Hotel into a gallery, showcasing pieces inspired by diverse interpretations of and personal connections with this unique landscape. Displayed works will reflect a wide range of genres and media, from paintings, to sculpture, crafts, photography, textiles, and more.
The show brings together a supportive, intergenerational community of residents, cottagers, and guests to enjoy and engage with the beauty of Georgian Bay, reflected in the vision of these talented artists.
As a non-profit organisation, the show is also one of the most important fundraisers for the Ojibway Club. A percentage of sales are directed back to the organisation, to help enhance the facilities and improve the community that we cherish.
This year’s show will take place from Thursday, August 6th, to Sunday, August 9th. Each of the artists selected by our jury will display two of their pieces in the gallery, with many more available for purchase here on our website.
Our very popular Art Show Marketplace will once again take place on the evening of Friday, August 7th and all day on Saturday, August 8th. It features a wide variety of vendors offering crafts such as ceramics, textiles and jewelry, with an emphasis on locally made, handcrafted goods.
The Art Show and Marketplace Opening Party will take place on Friday, August 7th, 5-7pm and is open to all ages. We hope you’ll come by.
This unique show, and events surrounding it, are made possible through the collective efforts of our wonderful team – Nina Duras, Madeleine Arsenault, Kirsten Cooke, Mimi Crawford, Janet Green, Janet Irving, Kara McIntosh, Wendy Bunston, Florencia Panizza, and Melissa Gabler. We are also grateful for the support from Mercedes Rothwell on many of our creative elements. Our thanks also to Adam Helmers of Sustain Social for his assistance in supporting and building this online platform, and to Madi Barber for her help with social media.
Jen Kernaghan
Chair, The 2026 Ojibway Club Art Show
History of the Ojibway Club Art Show
The Ojibway Club is a summer island community centre on Georgian Bay near the mainland village of Pointe au Baril, Ontario, Canada.
The original Ojibway Hotel, located on Ojibway Island, began the tradition of inviting the local community to show their art in the early 1960’s. Since then, the show has been fueled by volunteer energy and has evolved to be a widely anticipated annual event today featuring over 90 artists from the community and beyond.
Georgian Bay has always driven the aesthetic of the show. It reflects our passionate connection with the environment and immerses us in new visions and interpretations of the place we all love through a wide variety of genre. It is a key source of fundraising for the Ojibway Club and an opportunity for artists to show their work in a supportive setting.
35% of all sales go to the Ojibway Club.
Please join us in supporting these dedicated artists.
