Permanent Collection

The Permanent Collection was established in 1985 to represent works of art that document and represent the artistic excellence of the Muskoka Arts & Crafts and the diversity of its membership. The collection is permanently housed at the Chapel Gallery. Many contributors to our permanent collection are also Honorary Lifetime Members of the association.

The Chapel Gallery has received multiple awards as the best gallery in Muskoka by the readers of the Muskokan, Bracebridge Examiner and the Gravenhurst Banner. It is a must-see for locals and visitors interested in the arts in Muskoka.

CHAPEL GALLERY

The Chapel Gallery has been the home of Muskoka Arts & Crafts since the fall of 1989. This charming building, a reconstruction of the first Presbyterian Church building built in Bracebridge, has provided Muskoka Arts & Crafts with a tranquil space dedicated to a broad range of art exhibitions that take place throughout the year.

Overlooking the Muskoka River and downtown Bracebridge, the Chapel Gallery has been host to a variety of local talent and noteworthy Canadian artists such as Denis Geden, Mendelson Joe, as well as the late Doris McCarthy, John Gould and Michael Robinson.

The Chapel Gallery is also the setting for an array of lectures and workshops offered to members and the public.

Visit the Gallery to view the permanent collection

We can’t wait to see you in Muskoka!

Please call ahead to ensure are open. Hours change seasonally and based on programming.

Bylot #114

Bylot #114

Artist-name - Pat Fairhead

Medium - Acrylic on canvas

Year - 2018

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The Sum of Our Parts

The Sum of Our Parts

Artist-name - Matt Church

Medium - Painted steel

Year - 2013

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Thaw

Thaw

Artist-name - Bill Urban

Medium - Acrylic on canvas

Year - 2007

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Deer & Heron

Deer & Heron

Artist-name - Jim Drury

Medium - Wood carving

Year - 2004

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The Good Old Boys

The Good Old Boys

Artist-name - Iris Gammon

Medium - Oil on canvas

Year - 2003

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The Herons Have Gone

The Herons Have Gone

Artist-name - Jane Gordon

Medium - Oil on board

Year - 2003

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And the Memory Lingers On

And the Memory Lingers On

Artist-name - Jean W.A. Forder

Medium - Acrylic

Year - 2002

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Muskoka Mammaries

Muskoka Mammaries

Artist-name - Hilary Clark Cole

Medium - Welded steel sheet & rod, glass

Year - 2000

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Smoke Lake, Algonquin Park

Smoke Lake, Algonquin Park

Artist-name - John Brdar

Medium - Oil

Year - 1999

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Orchid Vase

Orchid Vase

Artist-name - Lynda Hrynyk

Medium - Stoneware

Year - 1998

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Roman Bird

Roman Bird

Artist-name - Jamie Sherman

Medium - Hand blown glass

Year - 1997

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The Orchard

The Orchard

Artist-name - Gerry Allaby

Medium - Duochrome photograph from a paper negative

Year - 1999

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Bracelet

Bracelet

Artist-name - Penny Varney

Medium - Sterling silver

Year - 1997

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Garden Patchwork

Garden Patchwork

Artist-name - Roma Kassian (Hopkins)

Medium - Watercolour

Year - 1996

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Eastern Chipmunk

Eastern Chipmunk

Artist-name - Nancy Gray Ogle

Medium - Pastel

Year - 1995

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Vest

Vest

Artist-name - Lyette Beaulac

Medium - Viscose chenille, novelty rayon, cotton, silk & braiding

Year - 1994

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Untitled

Untitled

Artist-name - Craig Porter

Medium - Print

Year - 1993

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Funo Basket

Funo Basket

Artist-name - Peter Taylor

Medium - Cherry (wood)

Year - 1993

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Vessel

Vessel

Artist-name - Doug Gatcke

Medium - Maple (wood)

Year - 1992

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Vase

Vase

Artist-name - Eleanor Bisset

Medium - Painted china

Year - 1991

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Stoneware Casserole

Stoneware Casserole

Artist-name - Mieke Martin-Soontiens

Medium - Stoneware

Year - 1989

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Hardbound Leather Guest Book

Hardbound Leather Guest Book

Artist-name - Ted Williams

Medium - Leatherbound book

Year - 1988

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Pottery Painting #1

Pottery Painting #1

Artist-name - Jon Partridge

Medium - Painted clay

Year - 1987

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Jam Spoon

Jam Spoon

Artist-name - Betty Reynolds

Medium - Sterling silver

Year - 1986

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Bufflehead Drake

Bufflehead Drake

Artist-name - Joe Fawn

Medium - Basswood

Year - 1986

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Sweetgrass Basket

Sweetgrass Basket

Artist-name - Frank & Phoebe Roads

Medium - Sweetgrass

Year - 1986

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Hooked Rug

Hooked Rug

Artist-name - Etta Ortwein

Medium - Rug hooking

Year - 1985

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Farmhouse

Farmhouse

Artist-name - Jean Bishop

Medium - Watercolour

Year - 1985

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Milkweed

Milkweed

Artist-name - Joy Milburn

Medium - Watercolour

Year - 1985

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