The City of St. Catharines' public art exhibits provide the opportunity to experience original art, historic photos, or cultural treasures that reflect St. Catharines' stories, creative self-expression, experiences and perspectives. Our exhibits are coordinated by the Cultural Services office with support from the Public Art Advisory Committee.
Current Exhibitions
Waterscapes
On View: Mar. 22 to Sept. 15, 2023
Third floor of City Hall
Water - one of nature’s primal elements - plays an important role in our everyday lives.
“Waterscapes” features pieces from the City of St. Catharines Civic Art Collections. The exhibit showcases how water flows into our everyday lives. It can be seen as an important element to each displayed piece, even if unintended.
Featured Artists: Diego Chaves, Danny Custodio, Joseph Hallam, Olgerts Lancmanis, Pete Malaguti, Arnold McBay and, Melanie Pyke
Public Life and Celebration in Nature
On View: Apr. 13 to Fall 2023
Richard Pierpoint Park
Opening Reception: Thursday, Apr. 13 at 4 p.m. (Rain date: April 20 at 4 p.m.)
Rodman Art Institute of Niagara (RAIN) in partnership with the City of St. Catharines created a public art exhibition to accompany the renaming of Centennial Gardens to Richard Pierpoint Park. The exhibition features artists Brendan Fernandes, Tabitha Lewis, and Wayne Moore.
“Over the last few difficult years under the pandemic, public parks have become essential therapy. The timing of this renaming and commemoration aligns with a re-opening of public life and celebration in nature. In difficult times, community-based practices such as communal storytelling and public art are essential in helping us imagine and create a brighter future.” - Raven Spiratos, Curator
Upcoming Exhibitions
City of St. Catharines 14th Annual Juried Exhibition
On View: Sept. 25, 2023 to Mar. 15, 2024
Richard Pierpoint Park
The call for submissions for open-ended 2023, the City of St. Catharines 14th Annual Juried Exhibition is open until Monday, Jun. 26, 2023. Established and emerging artists living in the Niagara Region are welcome to apply here.
Exhibit Locations
Some exhibits are permanent or installed on a temporary basis found throughout City buildings, parks and property, and in the community, while others are displayed on a rotating basis and can be found at: