WKP Kennedy Gallery

WKP Kennedy Gallery Public art gallery located within the Capitol Centre in downtown North Bay. The WKP Kennedy Public Art Gallery is a gathering place for art and art ideas.

An important part of your Capitol Centre, the WKP Kennedy Public Art Gallery presents the finest in historical and contemporary Northern, Canadian and International visual artists. In our two gallery spaces, through our public arts activities, through our programming with the Capitol Theatre and in our touring exhibition projects, we showcase art of all forms and media. We offer a forum for artistic dialogue and development to the people of North Bay and Northeastern Ontario.

“Emergence and Alchemy” is an introspective exhibition exploring healing, transformation, and self-discovery. Through ar...
05/26/2026

“Emergence and Alchemy” is an introspective exhibition exploring healing, transformation, and self-discovery. Through artworks made with organic and recycled materials, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on love, grief, growth, and the beauty that can emerge from pain. Rooted in the artist’s personal journey of repair and resilience, the works bring together fragmented emotions, memories, and identities, encouraging viewers to embrace vulnerability, renewal, and our shared humanity.

About the Artist:
My name is Janette Woodrow, a multidisciplinary artist based in Sudbury, Ontario, with a deep affinity for textiles and beadwork. My practice is shaped by personal reflection and the quiet moments of softness that art allows me to explore. Through colour, texture, and movement, I create works that shift between fluidity and structure, mirroring emotion and inner experience.

I create because art reconnects me to my body and keeps me grounded within myself. It guides me through life with tenderness, care, and love — like a ballad, a dance, or a lifelong partnership.

Français
« Émergence et Alchimie » est une exposition introspective qui explore la guérison, la transformation et la découverte de soi. À travers des œuvres réalisées avec des matériaux organiques et recyclés, l’exposition invite les visiteurs à réfléchir à l’amour, au deuil, à la croissance et à la beauté pouvant émerger de la douleur. Ancrées dans le parcours personnel de réparation et de résilience de l’artiste, les œuvres rassemblent émotions, souvenirs et identités fragmentées, encourageant chacun à accueillir la vulnérabilité, le renouveau et notre humanité commune.

À propos de l’artiste:
Je me nomme Janette Woodrow, artiste multidisciplinaire basée à Sudbury, en Ontario, avec un profond attachement pour les textiles et le travail des perles. Ma pratique est façonnée par les réflexions personnelles et les moments de douceur que l’art me permet d’explorer. À travers la couleur, la texture et le mouvement, je crée des œuvres qui oscillent entre fluidité et structure, reflétant les émotions et l’expérience intérieure.

Je crée parce que l’art me reconnecte à mon corps et m’aide à rester ancrée en moi-même. Il guide mon parcours avec tendresse, soin et amour — comme une ballade, une danse ou un partenariat pour la vie.

🍽️ ALL YOU CAN EAT 🍰 On view at the WKP Kennedy Gallery from May 26 – July 3, 2026 in Gallery I. ALL YOU CAN EAT is a pl...
05/26/2026

🍽️ ALL YOU CAN EAT 🍰 On view at the WKP Kennedy Gallery from May 26 – July 3, 2026 in Gallery I.

ALL YOU CAN EAT is a playful, food-inspired square foot exhibition celebrating creativity in bite-sized form. Bringing together a diverse range of artists and mediums, this community exhibition explores food as a universal connector.

From cherished family recipes and comfort foods to midnight snacks, cultural traditions, and indulgent cravings, each artwork offers a unique interpretation of taste, memory, identity, and ritual. The exhibition invites viewers to experience food not only as something we consume, but as something deeply tied to storytelling, nostalgia, and human connection.

To heighten the immersive atmosphere, the gallery has been transformed into a multi-course dining experience, divided into playful “courses” from starters and drinks to entrées and dessert, where each artwork becomes a dish in a feast for the eyes.

Extending beyond the gallery walls, visitors are also invited to explore a collaborative community recipe book featuring handwritten recipes contributed by participating artists, encouraging the sharing of stories, traditions, and signature dishes throughout the community.

We also encourage you to add your own recipe to the collection!

Bon appétit. 🎨

04/24/2026

‘Artful Adventures’
Solo exhibition by HannahB. Gignac
On view at the wkp kennedy gallery April 17-May 15, 2026

Tonight!
04/18/2026

Tonight!

Friendly reminder: The WKP Kennedy Gallery will be closed April 11–16 for new installations.We invite you to join us aga...
04/12/2026

Friendly reminder: The WKP Kennedy Gallery will be closed April 11–16 for new installations.

We invite you to join us again on April 17 from 6–9 PM for the opening reception of our April exhibitions. In Gallery I, we will present Artful Adventures by Hannah Gigac, and in Gallery II, the NOAA touring group exhibition.

Join us on November 14th from 6–9pm for the opening reception of our two final exhibitions of the year!Gallery I: GRAVÉ ...
11/10/2025

Join us on November 14th from 6–9pm for the opening reception of our two final exhibitions of the year!

Gallery I: GRAVÉ DANS LE RIVAGE where you can experience the works of Marguerite Morin, the 2025 Franco Contemporain recipient. This exhibition is co-presented with BRAVO > Bureau des regroupements des artistes visuels de l'Ontario

Gallery II: Deck the Walls Holiday Sale where you can discover unique, locally made artworks and crafts—perfect for holiday giving or adding to your own collection. This annual tradition celebrates our community of artists and offers visitors the opportunity to find one-of-a-kind treasures.

Enjoy a cash bar along with complimentary catering from The Block Public House and take part in engaging activities throughout the evening and enter for your chance to win exciting prizes!

Enjoy an evening of art, community, and celebration. Admission is free—everyone is welcome!

Nipissing University Tourism North Bay North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce Creative Industries North Bay Fine Arts/Visual Arts, Nipissing University Les Compagnons des francs loisirs North Bay Art Association

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150 Main Street East
North Bay, ON
P1B1A8

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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