Upcoming Events
Middling Ground: An Evolving Gallery/Une galerie en évolution
Middling Ground: An Evolving Gallery / Une galerie en évolution
@ Galerie Sans Clous (875 Rue Queen St. E., SSM, ON)
Part of / dans le cadre de la fête de l'Ontario/ Ontario Culture Days
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Gallery Activations / Médiation à la galerie:
Oct. 1 & 2 - 6pm to 8pm / 1 et 2 octobre – 18 h à 20 h
Oct. 3 - 1pm to 4pm / 3 octobre – 13 h à 16 h
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Middling Ground is an immersive installation of community-based artworks, created by many hands at hearts at Thinking Rock Community Arts' programs during spring and summer 2026. It is hosted at, and presented in partnership with, Galerie Sans Clous @galerie_sans_clous
Inspired by blanket forts - soft places to land - and creating a space where we can "meet in the middle", this evolving gallery welcomes you in to reflect on what it means to be in community, these days: from looming thoughts, to grounding guidance, to a series of micro-quilt collages that paper the walls with connectivity, creativity and hope.
Visit us at Galerie Sans Clous to consider and contribute to this short-run show. At evening and Saturday gallery activations, we'll have materials ready so you can add to the installation, too!
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« Middling Ground » est une installation immersive composée d'œuvres d'art communautaires, fabriquées par de nombreuses mains et de nombreux cœurs dans le cadre des programmes de Thinking Rock Community Arts au printemps et à l'été 2026. L'exposition est accueillie par la Galerie Sans Clous et présentée en partenariat avec elle. Inspirée par les forts en couvertures — ces refuges douillets où l'on peut se reposer — et visant à créer un espace pour « se retrouver à mi-chemin », cette galerie évolutive vous invite à réfléchir à ce que signifie « faire communauté » aujourd'hui. Vous y découvrirez des pensées profondes, des repères pour s'ancrer, ainsi qu'une série de collages façon « micro-courtepointe » tapissant les murs de liens, de créativité et d'espoir. Venez nous voir à la Galerie Sans Clous pour découvrir cette exposition éphémère et y apporter votre contribution. Lors des activations en soirée et le samedi, nous mettrons du matériel à votre disposition pour que vous puissiez, vous aussi, enrichir l'installation !
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For details, please contact info@thinkingrock.ca, and watch for more information to come!
Pour plus de détails, veuillez écrire à info@thinkingrock.ca et restez à l'affût des prochaines informations !
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Thinking Rock Community Arts gratefully acknowledges our funders and supporters - including the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Ontario Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Canada Summer Jobs Program, the Governments of Ontario and Canada, and myriad community donors and supporters.
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Thinking Rock Community Arts remercie chaleureusement ses bailleurs de fonds et ses partenaires, notamment la Ville de Sault Ste. Marie, le Conseil des arts de l'Ontario, le Conseil des arts du Canada, le programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés, le programme Emplois d'été Canada, les gouvernements de l'Ontario et du Canada, ainsi que de nombreux donateurs et soutiens de la communauté.
Gallery Activation/Médiation à la galerie - Middling Ground: An Evolving Gallery/Une galerie en évolution
Middling Ground: An Evolving Gallery / Une galerie en évolution
@ Galerie Sans Clous (875 Rue Queen St. E., SSM, ON)
Part of / dans le cadre de la fête de l'Ontario/ Ontario Culture Days
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Gallery Activations / Médiation à la galerie:
Oct. 1 & 2 - 6pm to 8pm / 1 et 2 octobre – 18 h à 20 h
Oct. 3 - 1pm to 4pm / 3 octobre – 13 h à 16 h
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Middling Ground is an immersive installation of community-based artworks, created by many hands at hearts at Thinking Rock Community Arts' programs during spring and summer 2026. It is hosted at, and presented in partnership with, Galerie Sans Clous @galerie_sans_clous
Inspired by blanket forts - soft places to land - and creating a space where we can "meet in the middle", this evolving gallery welcomes you in to reflect on what it means to be in community, these days: from looming thoughts, to grounding guidance, to a series of micro-quilt collages that paper the walls with connectivity, creativity and hope.
Visit us at Galerie Sans Clous to consider and contribute to this short-run show. At evening and Saturday gallery activations, we'll have materials ready so you can add to the installation, too!
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« Middling Ground » est une installation immersive composée d'œuvres d'art communautaires, fabriquées par de nombreuses mains et de nombreux cœurs dans le cadre des programmes de Thinking Rock Community Arts au printemps et à l'été 2026. L'exposition est accueillie par la Galerie Sans Clous et présentée en partenariat avec elle. Inspirée par les forts en couvertures — ces refuges douillets où l'on peut se reposer — et visant à créer un espace pour « se retrouver à mi-chemin », cette galerie évolutive vous invite à réfléchir à ce que signifie « faire communauté » aujourd'hui. Vous y découvrirez des pensées profondes, des repères pour s'ancrer, ainsi qu'une série de collages façon « micro-courtepointe » tapissant les murs de liens, de créativité et d'espoir. Venez nous voir à la Galerie Sans Clous pour découvrir cette exposition éphémère et y apporter votre contribution. Lors des activations en soirée et le samedi, nous mettrons du matériel à votre disposition pour que vous puissiez, vous aussi, enrichir l'installation !
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For details, please contact info@thinkingrock.ca, and watch for more information to come!
Pour plus de détails, veuillez écrire à info@thinkingrock.ca et restez à l'affût des prochaines informations !
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Thinking Rock Community Arts gratefully acknowledges our funders and supporters - including the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Ontario Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Canada Summer Jobs Program, the Governments of Ontario and Canada, and myriad community donors and supporters.
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Thinking Rock Community Arts remercie chaleureusement ses bailleurs de fonds et ses partenaires, notamment la Ville de Sault Ste. Marie, le Conseil des arts de l'Ontario, le Conseil des arts du Canada, le programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés, le programme Emplois d'été Canada, les gouvernements de l'Ontario et du Canada, ainsi que de nombreux donateurs et soutiens de la communauté.
Telling my Story: Artmaking & Storytelling Drop-In @ Thessalon Marina (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Thessalon Public Library (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northern Community Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northland Adult Learning Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Bruce Mines and Plummer Additional Union Public Library (Bruce Mines)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Thessalon Public Library (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northland Adult Learning Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northern Community Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Bruce Mines and Plummer Additional Union Public Library (Bruce Mines)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Open House @ Thinking Rock HQ (Thessalon)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Thessalon Public Library (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Thessalon Public Library (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northern Community Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northland Adult Learning Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Bruce Mines and Plummer Additional Union Public Library (Bruce Mines)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Open House @ Thinking Rock HQ (Thessalon)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Thessalon Public Library (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northland Adult Learning Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northern Community Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Bruce Mines and Plummer Additional Union Public Library (Bruce Mines)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Thessalon Public Library (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northern Community Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northland Adult Learning Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Bruce Mines and Plummer Additional Union Public Library (Bruce Mines)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Thessalon Public Library (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northland Adult Learning Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Open House @ Thinking Rock HQ (Thessalon)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Communi-Bee @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northland Adult Learning Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northern Community Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Bruce Mines and Plummer Additional Union Public Library (Bruce Mines)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Thessalon Public Library (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Communi-Bee @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northern Community Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Communi-Bee @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Thessalon Public Library (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northern Community Centre (Sault Ste. Marie) (Copy)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Communi-Bee @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Bruce Mines and Plummer Additional Union Public Library (Bruce Mines)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Open House @ Thinking Rock HQ (Thessalon)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northern Community Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Gallery Activation/Médiation à la galerie - Middling Ground: An Evolving Gallery/Une galerie en évolution
Middling Ground: An Evolving Gallery / Une galerie en évolution
@ Galerie Sans Clous (875 Rue Queen St. E., SSM, ON)
Part of / dans le cadre de la fête de l'Ontario/ Ontario Culture Days
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Gallery Activations / Médiation à la galerie:
Oct. 1 & 2 - 6pm to 8pm / 1 et 2 octobre – 18 h à 20 h
Oct. 3 - 1pm to 4pm / 3 octobre – 13 h à 16 h
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Middling Ground is an immersive installation of community-based artworks, created by many hands at hearts at Thinking Rock Community Arts' programs during spring and summer 2026. It is hosted at, and presented in partnership with, Galerie Sans Clous @galerie_sans_clous
Inspired by blanket forts - soft places to land - and creating a space where we can "meet in the middle", this evolving gallery welcomes you in to reflect on what it means to be in community, these days: from looming thoughts, to grounding guidance, to a series of micro-quilt collages that paper the walls with connectivity, creativity and hope.
Visit us at Galerie Sans Clous to consider and contribute to this short-run show. At evening and Saturday gallery activations, we'll have materials ready so you can add to the installation, too!
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« Middling Ground » est une installation immersive composée d'œuvres d'art communautaires, fabriquées par de nombreuses mains et de nombreux cœurs dans le cadre des programmes de Thinking Rock Community Arts au printemps et à l'été 2026. L'exposition est accueillie par la Galerie Sans Clous et présentée en partenariat avec elle. Inspirée par les forts en couvertures — ces refuges douillets où l'on peut se reposer — et visant à créer un espace pour « se retrouver à mi-chemin », cette galerie évolutive vous invite à réfléchir à ce que signifie « faire communauté » aujourd'hui. Vous y découvrirez des pensées profondes, des repères pour s'ancrer, ainsi qu'une série de collages façon « micro-courtepointe » tapissant les murs de liens, de créativité et d'espoir. Venez nous voir à la Galerie Sans Clous pour découvrir cette exposition éphémère et y apporter votre contribution. Lors des activations en soirée et le samedi, nous mettrons du matériel à votre disposition pour que vous puissiez, vous aussi, enrichir l'installation !
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For details, please contact info@thinkingrock.ca, and watch for more information to come!
Pour plus de détails, veuillez écrire à info@thinkingrock.ca et restez à l'affût des prochaines informations !
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Thinking Rock Community Arts gratefully acknowledges our funders and supporters - including the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Ontario Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Canada Summer Jobs Program, the Governments of Ontario and Canada, and myriad community donors and supporters.
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Thinking Rock Community Arts remercie chaleureusement ses bailleurs de fonds et ses partenaires, notamment la Ville de Sault Ste. Marie, le Conseil des arts de l'Ontario, le Conseil des arts du Canada, le programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés, le programme Emplois d'été Canada, les gouvernements de l'Ontario et du Canada, ainsi que de nombreux donateurs et soutiens de la communauté.
Gallery Activation/Médiation à la galerie - Middling Ground: An Evolving Gallery/Une galerie en évolution
Middling Ground: An Evolving Gallery / Une galerie en évolution
@ Galerie Sans Clous (875 Rue Queen St. E., SSM, ON)
Part of / dans le cadre de la fête de l'Ontario/ Ontario Culture Days
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Gallery Activations / Médiation à la galerie:
Oct. 1 & 2 - 6pm to 8pm / 1 et 2 octobre – 18 h à 20 h
Oct. 3 - 1pm to 4pm / 3 octobre – 13 h à 16 h
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Middling Ground is an immersive installation of community-based artworks, created by many hands at hearts at Thinking Rock Community Arts' programs during spring and summer 2026. It is hosted at, and presented in partnership with, Galerie Sans Clous @galerie_sans_clous
Inspired by blanket forts - soft places to land - and creating a space where we can "meet in the middle", this evolving gallery welcomes you in to reflect on what it means to be in community, these days: from looming thoughts, to grounding guidance, to a series of micro-quilt collages that paper the walls with connectivity, creativity and hope.
Visit us at Galerie Sans Clous to consider and contribute to this short-run show. At evening and Saturday gallery activations, we'll have materials ready so you can add to the installation, too!
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« Middling Ground » est une installation immersive composée d'œuvres d'art communautaires, fabriquées par de nombreuses mains et de nombreux cœurs dans le cadre des programmes de Thinking Rock Community Arts au printemps et à l'été 2026. L'exposition est accueillie par la Galerie Sans Clous et présentée en partenariat avec elle. Inspirée par les forts en couvertures — ces refuges douillets où l'on peut se reposer — et visant à créer un espace pour « se retrouver à mi-chemin », cette galerie évolutive vous invite à réfléchir à ce que signifie « faire communauté » aujourd'hui. Vous y découvrirez des pensées profondes, des repères pour s'ancrer, ainsi qu'une série de collages façon « micro-courtepointe » tapissant les murs de liens, de créativité et d'espoir. Venez nous voir à la Galerie Sans Clous pour découvrir cette exposition éphémère et y apporter votre contribution. Lors des activations en soirée et le samedi, nous mettrons du matériel à votre disposition pour que vous puissiez, vous aussi, enrichir l'installation !
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For details, please contact info@thinkingrock.ca, and watch for more information to come!
Pour plus de détails, veuillez écrire à info@thinkingrock.ca et restez à l'affût des prochaines informations !
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Thinking Rock Community Arts gratefully acknowledges our funders and supporters - including the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Ontario Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Canada Summer Jobs Program, the Governments of Ontario and Canada, and myriad community donors and supporters.
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Thinking Rock Community Arts remercie chaleureusement ses bailleurs de fonds et ses partenaires, notamment la Ville de Sault Ste. Marie, le Conseil des arts de l'Ontario, le Conseil des arts du Canada, le programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés, le programme Emplois d'été Canada, les gouvernements de l'Ontario et du Canada, ainsi que de nombreux donateurs et soutiens de la communauté.
*Culture Days* Social Fabric Drop-In @ Bruce Mines and Plummer Additional Union Public Library (Bruce Mines)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northland Adult Learning Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
*Culture Days* Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
*Culture Days* Open House @ Thinking Rock HQ (Thessalon)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
*Culture Days* Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northern Community Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
*Culture Days* Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Every Child Matters: An Orange Shirt Day Beading Workshop with Devaney Boulter
Register to join us for this special workshop!
Space is limited - register via our Eventbrite page at https://tinyurl.com/yudancdr
*Culture Days* Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Thessalon Public Library (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Exhibition Assistance Program Online Information Session with the Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Artists working in visual arts, craft, or media arts!
Do you have a confirmed public exhibition of your artwork
Thinking Rock Community Arts is partnering with the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) to host a virtual grant info session, where we’ll look together at Exhibition Assistance Grants for Northeastern Ontario Artists!
Join us to find out how to apply for an OAC arts grant to help cover your exhibition presentation expenses.
OAC program staff will be ready to answer your questions, and share info on:
- Types of exhibitions supported (it’s more than you might expect)
- Exhibition expenses that can be covered
- How to apply in Nova, OAC’s online application system, and what to include in your application
- How grant decisions are made via the “recommender” process
This workshop will be presented via Zoom Meeting format; Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the session. We will set aside some of our time together for questions, so please bring any you have along, as well as a pen and paper to take notes!
NOTE: Registration is open until 4:30pm EST on Wednesday, September 16th - save your spot by registering today, via Eventbrite (link in bio or via https://tinyurl.com/OACxTRSession)
Questions?
For further details and to ask questions about this event, please email Alana Forslund, Northern Arts Representative, at AForslund@arts.on.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northern Community Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Thessalon Public Library (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Communi-Bee & Outreach @ Algoma Fibre to Fabric Festival (Desbarats Arena, Desbarats, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Bruce Mines and Plummer Additional Union Public Library (Bruce Mines)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Communi-Bee @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Community Days Open House @ Thinking Rock HQ (Thessalon)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Garden River First Nation Public Library (Ketegaunseebee/Garden River First Nation)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Northern Community Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site (Old Stone House) (Sault Ste. Marie)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Social Fabric Drop-In @ Thessalon Public Library (Thessalon)
Join a diverse team of makers, artists and creative folks as we explore together the textile traditions of Algoma; co-create collaborative art projects (including some big community quilts); and consider themes of mending and interweaving in art, life and community! No experience needed and everyone is welcome!
Making Night
Join us for creative conversation as we craft community! For details and to register, email info@thinkingrock.ca
Social Fabric Lab @ TRHQ (199 Main Street, Thessalon, ON)
An afternoon of creative crafting and prototyping, using words, images and ideas collected so far through the Social Fabric Project. What might we make together, working with textiles and visual arts, and combining other community arts forms like puppetry and theatre? Join us to take part and find out!