Critical Mass
A Centre for Contemporary Art
Welcome to Critical Mass!
We believe in Art for All!
Critical Mass is a not-for-profit contemporary art organization based in Port Hope, Ontario, on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work, create and present art on these lands that the Williams Treaties First Nations have been and continue to be the stewards and caretakers.
We believe that art changes how we see the world and our place in it. We bring contemporary art experiences to Port Hope so that everyone in our community can have that opportunity.
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Goose Ball – Saturday, May 30
New York has the Met Gala, but Port Hope has the Goose Ball! All are invited to strut their creative stuff on May 30th, celebrating contemporary art and the kick off of our programming season. Tickets are FREE to Critical Mass members. So get your memberships today! This year’s theme is Under the Sea.
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2026 Membership Drive
March 31st is the end of our fiscal year. Our annual membership drive is now open. Help us grow our membership to support a vibrant arts & culture scene in Port Hope, and our next phase of growth.
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$32,000 Work In Culture CAT Fund
Critical Mass Art is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) project which began February 2025. This exploration and implementation project was supported by a total investment of $32,000 from Work in Culture (WIC) through its Catalyst and Transformation grant program.
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🩸 CALL FOR ARTISTS 🩸 0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Critical Mass Art is partnering with Port Horror Festival to present a juried, horror-themed art exhibition during the Port Horror three-day film festival, October 9–11.
And the setting couldn’t be more perfect…
⚰️ The Parlour of a former funeral home.
We’re looking for artists working in their chosen mediums (2D works - drawing, painting, photography, printing, sculpture or 3D works, assemblage and found art, textile & wearable art, or others) to submit original works, exploring horror in all its forms. We look forward to receiving your eerie, unsettling, macabre, supernatural, campy, strange, gothic or downright spooky submissions!
🏆 AWARDS
First Prize — $250
Second Prize — $150
Third Prize — $100
People’s Choice — $100
HOW TO SUBMIT
Email images of up to 3 artworks you would like considered to:
info@criticalmassart.com
Please include:
• Artist name
• Artwork title
• Medium
• Dimensions
• Sale price, if applicable
Location: 135 Walton St.
Exhibition & Festival dates:
October 9, 10 & 11
ARTWORK DROP-OFF
Tuesday, October 6
Wednesday, October 7
Drop-off times and drop-off location will be provided to selected artists following submission.
🖤 No submission fee.
Please submit no later than
Sunday, October 4 at Midnight.
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