Discover what events are coming up at Blue Crow Gallery!
Exhibitions, workshops, camps & creative events happening year-round.
MARCH 2026
Summer Group Show 2026
Call for Submissions - OPEN
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Since 2017, Blue Crow Gallery has proudly brought together some of Canada’s most talented emerging and established artists for our annual 12x12” Summer Show.
Each year, we receive hundreds of applications from across the country.
Our panel of judges is given the exciting & challenging task of selecting ~100 artists whose work reflects exceptional quality, originality, and diversity of medium.
We intentionally seek artwork that captivates the eye, resonates emotionally, and offers collectors something truly memorable.
Artists of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to apply.
We look forward to discovering the work you’ve been creating.
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Cold Wax & Oil - Abstract Landscapes
with Karen Jeffrey
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
12pm - 4pm
$125.00
Participants will learn mark-making, layering & scratching techniques to create an Abstract Landscape with Cold Wax & Oil Paint. Demonstrations include various tools and solvents to create cohesive artwork with colour harmony.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Personalized coaching will be provided throughout, helping you discover new techniques and processes.
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Participants will leave with new artwork, friendships & motivation to continue creating in a supportive environment.
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Click here to sign up!
APRIL 2026
Collage Workshop
with Danielle Cole
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
12pm - 4 pm
$125.00
In this hands-on workshop you will be shown strategies for creating collages that are seamlessly built. Go beyond the glue stick, learning techniques for gluing fine & large pieces of collage without causing material to bubble or tear.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Danielle will help you create a unique piece to take homemade from original vintage magazines and books from the 1900s to 1990s
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Learn new techniques and network with like-minded creatives!
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Click here to sign up!
Summer Group Show 2026
Application Deadline
Monday, April 13th, 2026
*Submissions will not be accepted after this date
Since 2017, Blue Crow Gallery has proudly brought together some of Canada’s most talented emerging and established artists for our annual 12x12” Summer Show.
Each year, we receive hundreds of applications from across the country. Our panel of judges is given the exciting & challenging task of selecting ~100 artists whose work reflects exceptional quality, originality, and diversity of medium.
We intentionally seek artwork that captivates the eye, resonates emotionally, and offers collectors something truly memorable.
Artists of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to apply. We look forward to discovering the work you’ve been creating.
Subscribe to our Mailing List for announcements & updates!
“As Seen on TV”
A New Collection by Rob Croxford
Opening Night:
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
This April, Blue Crow Gallery presents a new solo exhibition by Toronto artist Rob Croxford.
In As Seen on TV, Rob Croxford draws inspiration from the television shows that shaped his childhood. Bold, sign-style paintings reinterpret memorable lines and pop-culture references through the visual language of vintage signage, classic broadcast graphics, and Croxford’s signature sense of humour.
So stay tuned - and don’t touch that dial!
“As Seen on TV” - a new collection by Rob Croxford
📍 1330 Gerrard St E, Toronto
🗓 Opening Night: April 18, 2026
Show runs April 18th - May 2nd.
Painting with Wool
with Jennifer Raetsen
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
12pm - 4pm
SOLD OUT
Come and explore the exciting fibre arts medium of painting with wool (aka felting!) in the Blue Crow Studio with artist Jen Raetsen.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Jen will provide personalized feedback and coaching throughout the class
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Using 100% merino wool, learn how to needle felt your own mini landscape & a 5x7" piece!
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Painting with Wool
with Jennifer Raetsen
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
12pm - 4pm
$134.00
Come and explore the exciting fibre arts medium of painting with wool (aka felting!) in the Blue Crow Studio with artist Jen Raetsen.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Jen will provide personalized feedback and coaching throughout the class
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Using 100% merino wool, learn how to needle felt your own mini landscape & a 5x7" piece!
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Click here to sign up!
MAY 2026
Photo Encaustic
with Ann Shier
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
12pm - 4pm
SOLD OUT
You will dive into a variety of fun encaustic techniques to create a mixed-media painting, using your own photos!.
This painting medium combines molten beeswax, resin mixed with pigments and is then applied to a surface of a support.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Learn how to create an encaustic painting in the photo-transfer process on an 6x6" cradled wood panel
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Learn different techniques, explore this unique painting form & turn your favourite memories into unique artwork
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Encaustic Painting
with Ann Shier
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
12pm - 4pm
$125.00
You will dive into a variety of fun encaustic techniques to make Lakes and Landscapes. This painting medium combines molten beeswax, resin mixed with pigments and is then applied to a surface of a support.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Learn step-by-step how to create an encaustic landscape painting on an 8x8" cradled wood panel
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Learn different techniques, have fun exploring this unique painting form and try something new
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Click here to sign up!
After School Art Club
Tiny Art Show - Student Exhibition
Friday, May 8th & 9th, 2026
@ Blue Crow Gallery
Blue Crow Gallery is proud to present our Tiny Art Show, a joyful group exhibition featuring original works by our After School Art Club students!
This special show celebrates the creativity of nearly 50 young artists, each contributing one unique 10×10” artwork, created with care, imagination, and bold self-expression.
Every piece in the exhibition will be available for purchase; a wonderful opportunity to support young creatives & take home a truly one-of-a-kind work of art.
The Power of the Brushstroke
with David Carmichael
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
12pm - 4pm
$125.00
Join David in painting one of his signature Northern Ontario landscapes. Perfect for beginners! Feel free to bring pictures of your favourite places as inspiration during the class.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrations combined with tips and tricks and plenty of time to practice together will make for a fun and supportive environment
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
Learn how to create beautiful, unique & unstructured lakescape oil paintings
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Click here to sign up!
JUNE 2026
Photo Transfer Workshop
with Jodi Wheeler
Saturday, June 14th, 2026
12pm - 4pm
$125.00
Join Jodi Wheeler, Artist and Gallery Owner, in the Blue Crow Studio to learn how to create a one-of-a-kind photo transfer mixed media painting using your own photos — and transform personal memories into meaningful works of art!
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
• The perfect opportunity to turn your favourite memories into a unique, textured artwork you’ll treasure.
• CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
• Learn the photo transfer process step-by-step and explore layering, paint, and mixed media techniques to make it truly your own.
No previous experience necessary!
Creatives at all levels are welcome.
Click here to sign up!
JULY 2026
Summer Group Show 2026
Show Opening!
Opening Night: Friday, July 3rd, 2026
7pm - 10pm
@ Blue Crow Gallery
We look forward to welcoming you to our 9th Annual Summer Group Show!
From July through August, our gallery walls and online shop will showcase work from ~100 Canadian artists. This exhibition brings together a wide range of styles, mediums, & perspectives, creating a vibrant celebration of contemporary Canadian art.
This exhibition is an opportunity for artists to share their work with a wide and engaged audience, connect with fellow creatives, and be part of a long-standing Blue Crow tradition. You’re invited to discover new favourites and find meaningful pieces for your homes or as thoughtful gifts.
All artists are welcome to apply; emerging or professional.
Join us for the Opening Reception on July 3rd and celebrate alongside friends, family, collectors, and our creative community.
📍 1330 Gerrard St E, Toronto
🗓 Opening Night: April 18, 2026
July 6th - 10th, 2026
Ages 7 - 12
$375.00
July Summer Art Camp
Summer is here - and there’s no better way to celebrate it than by creating!
Blue Crow Gallery’s Summer Art Camp offers young artists a fun, inspiring space to explore their creativity and try something new.
During our July camp, students will experiment with a variety of art mediums and techniques through guided, hands-on projects designed to encourage imagination, confidence, and self-expression. Campers will build new skills, make creative discoveries, and complete a unique finished artwork they’ll be proud to take home and show off.
It’s the perfect blend of learning, creativity, and summer fun, all in a welcoming studio environment.
Click here to sign up!
July 13th - 17th, 2026
Ages 8 - 12
$375.00
Art & Drama Summer Camp
Blue Crow Gallery’s Art & Drama Summer Camp offers a fun-filled, creative week where kids explore both visual art and theatre in an engaging, supportive environment.
Throughout the week, campers will experiment with a wide range of art mediums while also building confidence through acting, improv, and character-building exercises. Each day includes time outdoors with our instructors, where students will create art and play theatre games in the park, bringing movement and fresh air into their creative process. Along the way, students will paint, draw, sculpt, print, laugh, move and play; discovering and new ways to express themselves creatively.
This camp is a joyful blend of art-making, storytelling, teamwork, and summer fun, perfect for kids who love to imagine, perform, and create.
Click here to sign up!
AUGUST 2026
July 20th - 24th, 2026
Ages 8 - 12
SOLD OUT
Summer Magical Art Camp
Calling all young witches and wizards! Step into a world of magic and imagination at our Wizard-inspired Summer Art Camp, where creativity and adventure come together. Throughout the week, campers will create enchanting artworks inspired by a beloved magical universe, exploring painting, printmaking, sculpture, etc.
Along the way, students will play themed games, practice “spells,” and take part in playful creative challenges - including a friendly race for the Wizarding Cup.
With a mix of art-making, movement, teamwork, and imaginative play, this camp is designed to spark creativity and bring stories to life.
Join us for a spellbinding summer filled with art, laughter, a bit andof magic.
August 10th - 14th, 2026
Ages 7 - 12
$375.00
August Summer Art Camp
Summer is here - and there’s no better way to celebrate it than by creating!
Blue Crow Gallery’s Summer Art Camp offers young artists a fun, inspiring space to explore their creativity and try something new.
During our August camp, students will experiment with a variety of art mediums and techniques through guided, hands-on projects designed to encourage imagination, confidence, and self-expression. Campers will build new skills, make creative discoveries, and complete a unique finished artwork they’ll be proud to take home and show off.
It’s the perfect blend of learning, creativity, and summer fun, all in a welcoming studio environment.
Click here to sign up!
August 17th - 21st, 2026
Ages 8 - 13
$375.00
Fantasy Art Camp
Perfect for kiddos who are fans of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Stranger Things, Dungeons & Dragons, Brian Froud, etc!
In this fantasy-inspired art camp, focusing on art, adventure & imagination, students will create their very own original character & build a magical world around them. Drawing inspiration from magic, mythical creatures, knights & dragons, campers will explore storytelling through art, games & creative play.
Throughout the week, students will: Design a unique fantasy character, build maps, worlds, and environments, create creatures, props, and artifacts, explore storytelling, movement, and roleplay!
Click here to sign up!
August 24th - 28th, 2026
Ages 9 - 13
$375.00
Art Adventures Camp
Get ready to explore, create, and discover!
Blue Crow Gallery’s Art Adventures Camp offers an exciting, hands-on experience for young, budding artists who love to learn through exploration.
Throughout the week, campers will venture across the city - including a visit to the AGO - while also creating artwork in our studio, local parks, and other inspiring spaces. Each day introduces new creative challenges, encouraging students to experiment with different art mediums and techniques while building artistic skills, confidence, and self-expression.
This camp is a full week of discovery, creativity, and hands-on art-making - perfect for curious kids who love to explore the world around them through art.
Click here to sign up!