Thunder Bay Art Gallery Spring Exhibitions 2026
Here are some photos from my recent shoot at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. I was asked to capture 4 of their spring exhibitions. They include: 2026 Secondary School Art Show: Only the Young, Sophia Bartholomew: House Holding, A Strong Law Bids Us Dance, Natalie King: Built, Not Inherited. For anyone interested, they are still on display, so go check them out.
National Day of Awareness for MMIWGB2S+
Beendigen and Shelter House hosted a memorial walk, vigil, and feast in honour of Red Dress Day on May 5th. There was a walk around the marina followed by a feast at the Baggage Building Art Centre.
52nd Annual Folklore Festival
Some highlights from the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association Folklore Festival.
Lakehead University 2026 Indigenous Preview Day
Check out these highlights from the 2026 Lakehead University Indigenous Student Expo.
Justine Gustafson Beaded Dress
I got the chance to once again photograph Justine Gustafson’s amazing beaded dress in my studio this afternoon. She did some small adjustments to it and wanted it photographed again to potentially sell.
First Nations Arts Project - Patrick Hunter at Westmount Public School
Some highlights from the Patrick Hunter painting workshop at Westmount School which is part of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit education in Ontario program which focuses on integrating Indigenous knowledge, histories, and perspectives into the K-12 curriculum to improve student success and promote reconciliation.
Derelicte 16 - A Fashion Odyssey - Black Pirates Pub
Highlights from the Derelicte 16 Fashion Show that took place once again at Black Pirates Pub.
2026 AETS Graduation Ceremony
Highlights from the 2026 Anishinabek Employment And Training Services Graduation Ceremony.
PDR Thunder Bay Polar Bear Plunge 2026
Check out these highlights from this years’s PDR Polar Plunge!
Indigenous Students Association – 36th Annual Powwow
Highlights from the Indigenous Students Association – 36th Annual Powwow that took place this past weekend at Lakehead University.
2026 WCL | U Sports Invitational Championships - Lakehead University
Highlights from Day 1 of the 2026 WCL | U Sports Invitational Championships at Lakehead University.
Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School - Into the Vault Exhibition
I had the pleasure to photograph the Into the Vault is an exhibition event that took place at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery earlier this week. The pieces were selected by students from Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School in Thunder Bay.
Shintani Wado Kai Clinic + Tournament
Highlights from the Shintani Wado Kai Clinic + Tournament.
Hide Scraping - Lakehead University
Some students at Lakehead University learned how to scrape a moose hide and I was there to document some of it.
Anishnaabemowin Learning Days
Anishnaabemowin Learning Days is a weekend workshop that includes interactive activiities and lesssons, practicing language in real-life settings and much more. For more info, head on over to the website!
Seniors in Studio: Create & Connect Program - Thunder Bay Art Gallery
I had the opportunity to photograph the Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s Seniors in Studio: Create & Connect Program. It’s program for poeple 55 plus and older looking for a fun, free, and welcoming way to connect with others, explore art, and try something new.
Lakehead University - Indigenous Veterans Day
Highlights from the Lakehead University Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony and Exhibit that took place today.
Luke + Emma Engagement Party - The Courthouse Hotel
Highlights from Luke + Emma’s engagement party at The Courthouse Hotel.
2025 Aanikoobijiganag Beading Symposium
Highlights from the 2025 Aanikoobijiganag Beading Symposium.
Algonquin Avenue Public School - Fall Harvest
Here are some highlights from the Algonquin Public School Fall Harvest where kids were invited to come learn different cultural lessons.