GALLERY 44

Almanac, an annual member-run exhibition presenting a non-juried survey of artwork created by Gallery 44 members in the past year, opens in the Main Gallery from July 17 - August 1, 2026.

Opening Reception: Friday, July 17, 6:00 - 8:00PM

An almanac brings to mind seasons, celestial cycles and terrestrial forecasts—an assembly of disparate pieces of information, once seemingly disconnected, converge to bring new patterns to light—presenting observations of the past with anticipation for the future.

In this survey of images, there is something suspended between them—something that is just out of reach—our eyes looking for patterns, our minds wanting to rest on a theme to bind them together—a satisfying mystery: in obscured faces and hazy silhouettes, in glowing orbs of light, in abstraction and in eerie portals that beckon us in.

But what truly connects these images is the fact that they were chosen. Each contributing Gallery 44 member chose an image—they are proud of, interested in, working with, or working through; a visual compilation of observations, thoughts, themes, inspirations and curiosities—to represent the past year. It is a record of seemingly tangential pieces that coalesce into a greater whole to describe our collective past, to help us understand our present, a premonition of what may come based on what has been.

If this almanac shows us what comes next, we are so excited to see it.

Curated by Heather Fulton and Amara King.

Visit the link in our bio for the list of all 144 participating artists!

📸 Lena Pogrebnaya, Idol, inkjet print, 202

Gallery Operations Assistant (YCW—Building Careers September 22, 2026—March 31, 2027)
Deadline: July 20, 2026

Gallery 44 is a dynamic space and artist-run centre led by a group of artists, curators and educators. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support all three pillars of our programming mandate—Education, Membership and Exhibitions. The Gallery Operations Assistant will support membership, seasonal workshop series and youth programs and exhibitions.

The role is designed to offer an emerging arts worker the opportunity to gain hands-on, working knowledge of G44’s arts administration and programming—assisting with front desk services (including equipment and facilities rentals), membership onboarding and orientation, educational workshops for youth and adult learners and exhibition programs. The Operations Assistant will work directly with members, artist-educators, artists and Gallery 44 staff. This 26-hour per week position runs from September 2026 to March 2027.

The role offers a post-secondary graduate the opportunity to develop new skills in a collaborative work environment, alongside a supportive and engaged community of arts professionals and volunteers.

Visit the link in our bio for full eligibility criteria.

Join us on Friday, June 12, 6:00PM, in the Main Gallery for an artist talk and panel discussion in conjunction with Corpus Obscura, a group exhibition of work by participants of the Trans and Gender Expansive Darkroom Workshop (2025–2026). Moderated by Jackson Bailey and teaching assistant Jayan Singh, the evening will include presentations from all seven exhibiting artists as they discuss their work, creative processes, and experiences creating within a shared trans and gender diverse darkroom space. The event will conclude with an informal Q&A and exhibition viewing.

📸 Image courtesy of Jackson Bailey