- showcasing works of art created by local artists, both amateur and professional, including adults, children and youth
- creating space for gathering in celebration of local art
- inspiring creativity in our community and in our youth
- generating a small amount of revenue to host gallery openings and free art workshops for the community, and support local art related events run by the library and the friends of the library group
- optimizing use of municipal space and encouraging new visitors to our public library
Art Gallery
Douro-Dummer Public Library is also home to a local art gallery. The art gallery is supported by a small group headed by an assigned board member (Tina Fridgen) with administrative support from the library (CEO Maggie Pearson).
We welcome you to visit the gallery and participate in our events and workshops. Updates about current and upcoming shows will be shared on social media, in the newsletter, and on this webpage.
The goals of the Douro-Dummer Library Art Gallery include:
Open hours are the same as the library:
Tuesday 10AM - 3PM
Wednesday 1PM - 7PM
Thursday 10AM - 3PM
Friday 10AM - 3PM
Saturday 10AM - 3PM
Sunday, Monday CLOSED
Current Installation and Artist Bio
November - December 2025: Brian Nichols "Full Circle: Birth to Death with Living In Between"
2023 (September - December) James Lasenby
2024 (January - April) - David Goyette - https://gallerygoyette.com/
2024 (July) - Gillian Turnham - https://www.gillianturnham.com/
2024 (September - November) Debra Brown
2025 (January - February) Paul Nabuurs
2025 (March - April) Rob Niezen
2025 (May - June) Tina Fridgen
Artists interested in exhibiting in the gallery can apply by completing this form
Art donations made to the library will fall under the portfolio of the Art Gallery Subcommittee and funds will be managed with approval of the Library Board. For more information, ask library staff about our donation policy.
Tina Fridgen
Contact Us
Township of Douro-Dummer
Address: 894 South Street,
P.O. Box 92, Warsaw
Ontario, K0L 3A0
T. 705-652-8392
Toll Free: 1-800-899-8785
F. 705-652-5044
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