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.

Stay connected for updates to our programming schedule, artist residency calls and line up, artist talks & spotlights, volunteer opportunities, member events, and community engagement activities.

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Whats On December

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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Illuminights site map

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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Live Drawing Photo Booth

$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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Last week we hosted the second annual Port Hope Art Crawl! We had such a wonderful time hearing from local artists about their practices, and checking out the ‘Art Around Town’ exhibits. 

Thank you so much to all the participating locations and artists who shared their work with us! We can’t wait fo next year! 

Nicki Winters 
Amanda Wyman 
Kerry Vee | Colourful Canadian Fine Art 
Lee 
Oli Goldsmith 
Liz Parkinson 
signe langford 
Aaron Peacock 
Gallery 34 Port Hope 
𝙳𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚖𝚘 
Carolyn Scatterty 
Clay Commons 
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Last week we hosted the second annual Port Hope Art Crawl! We had such a wonderful time hearing from local artists about their practices, and checking out the ‘Art Around Town’ exhibits.

Thank you so much to all the participating locations and artists who shared their work with us! We can’t wait fo next year!

Nicki Winters
Amanda Wyman
Kerry Vee | Colourful Canadian Fine Art
Lee
Oli Goldsmith
Liz Parkinson
signe langford
Aaron Peacock
Gallery 34 Port Hope
𝙳𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚖𝚘
Carolyn Scatterty
Clay Commons
Furby House Books
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I have to point out that Aidan Kennedy did more talking than me at our stop! Thanks for inviting us to take part!

Such a great arty outing!

I am sad I missed it because I heard it was amazing just like last year! Thanks for hosting such cool events!!

What a blast! Thanks for letting me ramble and being a big part of achieving a big goal this year - resuming public speaking ❤️

Darn wish I knew super cool

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