Safekeeping

April 5 - June 14, 2025

Tom Thomson, Algonquin Lake, c. 1915. Oil on beaverboard. 

Safekeeping is a community-centered exhibition that highlights the role of stewardship and conservation in art collection practices and environmental protection. Through a series of workshops, children and youth from Hillcrest Elementary School and the Youth Climate Action Group have responded to works from the Gallery’s Collection by writing open letters or creating drawings that reflect their emotional connections to the art, particularly in relation to environmental themes. Their perspectives are displayed alongside the works, replacing the traditional labels typically used by the Gallery.

The exhibition aims to amplify the voices of children and youth on pressing environmental issues, emphasizing the collective responsibility we share in safeguarding the planet for future generations. 

Exhibition supported by Ontario Teachers’ Federation.

Opening Reception: Saturday April 5, 2025 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm