Collection

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery collection contains work which spans over 150 years and includes many different forms of art—paintings, works on paper, photographs, sculptures, textiles, installation pieces, and even a Kawasaki motorcycle.

Made up of over 2600 objects, the collection has grown and advanced throughout the Gallery’s history due to the hard work and dedication of staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and members of the public.

The collection continues to grow with the addition of both contemporary and historical works by regional and national artists.

Access the Tom Thomson Art Gallery collection online:

Online Collections | Tom Thomson Art Gallery (pastperfectonline.com)

Donating Artwork

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery welcomes both monetary donations to purchase artwork or to assist with the daily care, special conservation treatments or framing of the collection. The Gallery also welcomes donations of artworks from collectors that will enrich its outstanding collection of Canadian art and are in keeping with its collection policy.

For more information, or to make an appointment to discuss a potential artwork donation, please contact Shannon Bingeman, Curator of Exhibitions & Collections at 519-376-1932 x 5003 or sbingeman@tomthomson.org. Your inquiry will be handled in a confidential manner.

Do you think you have a Tom Thomson painting?

If you believe that you have a Tom Thomson painting or you wish for information and/or a valuation on another work that you own, please connect with a certified art appraiser. The Tom Thomson Art Gallery does not do appraisals or authentication of artwork.

For more information, or to make an appointment to discuss a potential artwork donation, please contact David Huff, Curator of Collections at 519-376-1932 x 5004 or dhuff@tomthomson.org. Your inquiry will be handled in a confidential manner.