The Dennis Tourbin Members Gallery was created in 1996. It was named after a founding member of NAC, renowned for his charisma, wit, and energy.
After playing a key role in the establishment of NAC and in the successes of early NAC projects like the Johnny Canuck Miniature Show and the Twelve Mile Creek publications, Dennis Tourbin went on to help found Art Space in Peterborough and later became a key figure at the SAW Gallery in Ottawa. His work has been collected by the National Gallery of Canada.
Hours
Wed - Fri 12 pm - 5 pm
Sat 12pm - 4 pm
or often by chance
Paper Bananas | Issues
Saturday Sept 20 – Saturday Sept 27
Opening Reception Saturday Sept 20
Ten Niagara-based collage artists were tasked with capturing the essence of ONE type of publication. Using exclusively collage materials from their assigned publications, ISSUES offers a unique insight into the visuals, values and voices that shape what we consume.
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Saturday August 9
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Saturday July 19
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Saturday June 21, 2025
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May 31, 2025
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Friday May 2, 2025
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April 3 - 26, 2025
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Sat Jan 25 2025
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Sat 14 Sept 2024
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Wed 11 Sept 2024
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Fri Aug 2 2024
The DTMG is available for exhibits, installations, performances and screenings by NAC members in good standing. Work in the space can also be made for sale. NAC takes a commission of 15% to help defray costs related to gallery upkeep. It is a do-it-yourself space and all presentations are produced, promoted, and installed by the featured NAC member artist.
NAC is a collective of working artists and arts supporters. It is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of a majority of artists. NAC is mandated to support and advance contemporary art practices. The following criteria will be followed in selecting exhibitions:
- The proposal’s use of the venue
- The development of the work to assure follow-through on the part of the member artist in meeting their commitment to using the space
- The ability of the work to communicate in the dialogue of developing, emerging, or established contemporary art practices
- The ability of the work to meet NAC community standards
- As the DTMG is not part of the publicly funded NAC programme, no artist or exhibition fees are paid. All DTMG presentations are listed and documented by NAC as ancillary programming
Members in good standing intending to make use of the DTMG will submit a formal proposal to the NAC Selection Committee, a standing committee of the Board of Directors.
Submissions will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and will include:
- Ten images (digital), video, or other appropriate documentation
- A description of the proposed show (one page or less)
- A statement about the work (one page or less)
- A resume and/or bio of the artist (three pages or less)
Please email your submission to artists@nac.org with Dennis Tourbin Members Gallery in the subject line.
DTMG bookings will be approximately two weeks in duration. Arrangements must be made with NAC staff for installing and striking.