Our Fall 2025 Program Guide looks at the broad range of exhbitions, programs and events we have in store from September to the end of December.

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Summary:

Fall Exhibition Highlights and Artworks

• The Grand Forks Art Gallery hosts diverse exhibitions, including local artists' solo shows and group exhibitions, emphasizing community engagement. - Upcoming exhibitions feature artists like Carol Mitchell, Tina Bryan, Sandra Shore, Nicola Harwood, and groups like TRUCK Arts Collective. 
• Current exhibitions include "Pinking Index" by Hannah Jickling & Reed H. Reed, exploring sensory projects with children, and "T0RQU3" by TRUCK Collective examining rural labor, gender, and class. - Specific works highlight collaborative projects transforming consumer waste, playful explorations of taste, and rural identity themes. 

Community Events and Education

• The gallery offers workshops, artist talks, and community programs, including watercolour classes, art documentation sessions, and yoga. - Special events like the Wine Tasting Gala and Festival of Trees raise funds supporting exhibitions and community outreach.

Membership, Funding, and Governance

• Membership and donation support are crucial; members can participate in the Annual General Meeting. - The gallery manages grants like the Civic Arts program and credits public support for infrastructure upgrades and programming growth. 

Gallery Closure and Leadership Transition

• Jon Worth assumes leadership, bringing renewed vision to continue fostering local arts and expanding accessible programming. 

Upcoming Opportunities and Submissions

• Artists are invited to participate in SALON LIBRE, a curated open call for Boundary residents with no entry fee. - The gallery also offers workshops in watercolour, documentation, and themed exhibitions like "Domestic Fetishes" and "Salone Libre."

Special Events and Fundraising

• The Wine Tasting Gala scheduled for November 22 aims to raise funds for gallery projects and community development. - Exhibitions, open houses, and social events are planned through late 2025 and into early 2026.