"So the darkness shall be the light, and the stillness the dancing", T.S. Elliot

As we often do, when we begin a new year, many of us make resolutions and promises; promises often thrown away within months, leaving behind the realities of time, the measure of will, and lifestyles that often have no pause. We invite you to explore the "Harmony in the Stillness". Moments of contemplation to give yourself grace, give yourself permission to "steal" time, to enjoy peacefulness of mind, and possibly, doing nothing. 

This special juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Newmarket Group of Artists (NGA) responded to the theme of Harmony in the Stillness. On view were artworks in a range of media that reflect a variety of creative interpretations and poetic associations to this feeling and its many cultural and artistic expressions.  

July 22 to October 11, 2024

"Warmth...it's that crackling sound and the dance of flames of a summer bonfire, the colours of a golden sunset, the vistas of tropical places, and the last blaze of colours on an autumn drive" 

This special juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Newmarket Group of Artists (NGA) responds to the theme of Warmth. NGA artists were invited to submit works that explore the feeling of warmth through imagery or colour. On view are artworks in a range of media that reflect a variety of creative interpretations and poetic associations upon this cozy sensation and its many cultural and artistic associations. 

October 30, 2023 to January 12, 2024

This special juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Newmarket Group of Artists (NGA) responded to the theme of Letting Go. On view were artworks that explored the changes and opportunities that life presented. With every opportunity comes a decision, and sometimes that means a dream, or another path must be turned away from. In a painting, for example, each new brushstroke buries whatever lay beneath it, changing the work forever.  

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." (Lao Tzu)

This special juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Newmarket Group of Artists (NGA) responds to the theme of Summer Love. The artists had responded to the exhibition's theme through a variety of interpretations and media. On view were artworks that explored the meaning of love and the lightness and playfulness that is often associated with summer. 

"A life without love is like a year without summer." (Jenna Evans Welch)

Every year since 1999, the Town of Newmarket has been building its permanent art collection that celebrates our rich local history and heritage through purchasing one artwork from the annual Newmarket Heritage Juried Art Contest. Artists from across Ontario are invited to submit works that reflect on Newmarket, including but not limited to the Municipality's culture, society, economy, history, significant events, architecture or natural environment from the past or at present.

Our permanent art collection serves to capture some of the moments, monuments, and reflections of what makes Newmarket an extraordinary place to work, play and live.

• The Newmarket High Schools Art Contest 
• The Heritage Art Contest