Based on the current government guidance we will be unable to open to the public until Step 3 on the “Reopening Ontario“ scheme. We are preparing to reopen as soon as it is deemed safe to do so. We anticipate this will be early August based on the current projected timeline.
Featured Programs
Summer
Camps
Designed to challenge and develop artists ages 5 to 12. Each day may include painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpting and more.
Homeschool
Students will learn and apply the elements and principles of design as they explore a different concept, medium or artist each class.
Plein Air One Day
Painting Workshop
With Cheryl-Ann Hills
In-person
Tuesday June 29
from 10:00-11:30am
On the
Block
With Trevor Waurechen
In-person
July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug 2
Mondays from 6:30-8:30pm
Exhibitions
WATSon
Click on the cover image to learn about our upcoming exhibitions for 2021
Collection Highlights
Dinner at the Watsons
The Watson residence, situated in the village of Doon on the outskirts of Kitchener, served as a home, studio, and gallery to members of the
Phoebe’s Green Ledger
Phoebe Watson is often depicted as Homer Watson’s devoted sister, but what is really known about her? What were her interests, passions and ambitions? For the
Homer Watson, Swollen Creek (1870)
Homer Watson painted this piece when he was just fifteen years old and with no formal art training. Homer had his younger sister, Phoebe, pose
Homer Watson, The Old Mill (1878)
This early Homer Watson painting “The Old Mill” (1878) was painted when Watson was only 23 years old. Watson had just returned home from his
Homer Watson House & Gallery is the standing homestead and art studio of Canadian Artist Homer Ransford Watson (1855 – 1936)
Today the Homer Watson House & Gallery aims to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Homer Watson’s creative spirit through appreciation, enjoyment and practice of the visual arts. Through exhibitions, events, programs and a museum space of the late artist’s studio, the Homer Watson House & Gallery has something for everyone.
