Past Exhibitions
BMFA’s 34th Annual Juried Photo Show showcased 78 photographs by Ontario photographers, celebrating their creativity, skill, and diverse perspectives. The exhibition featured Open and Heritage Properties and Landmarks categories, with works displayed in the gallery and online.
June - August 2026
Summer Art Event
A curated summer exhibition giving 12 artists dedicated space to present a substantial body of original work, connect with new audiences, and benefit from the increased visibility of the Collingwood Art Market.
June 2026
Collingwood Art Market
BMFA’s Collingwood Art Market is one of the region’s largest public community arts events. The 2026 market brought together more than 80 artist tents featuring arts of all media. Free and open to the public, the juried market creates opportunities for artists to connect directly with new audiences while bringing residents and visitors together in the heart of downtown Collingwood for a day of art, community and creative exchange.
April - June 2026
46th Annual BMFA Juried Art Show
A professionally juried exhibition of original visual art and fine craft by Ontario artists, including a dedicated student category that gives young artists the opportunity to exhibit alongside adults and receive awards.
March - April 2026
Threads of Imagination
Threads of Imagination celebrated the creativity and diversity of textile art, bringing together works in felting, weaving, quilting, needlework, knitting, dyeing, textile sculpture and wearable art. Presented throughout the BMFA galleries, the exhibition highlighted the breadth of contemporary textile practice and the many ways artists transform fibre, fabric and thread into works of art.
January 2026
JOURNEYS: Art Retrospective
Celebrating more than 50 years of the BMFA, Journeys brought together artists whose creative paths have intersected with the organization across generations. The retrospective reflected on the BMFA’s role as a place of connection, artistic development and community while looking toward its next chapter.
November 2025 – January 2026
Winter’s Gift
A seasonal exhibition bringing together original art and fine craft, connecting local artists with new audiences while encouraging the community to support artists through meaningful, locally made gifts.