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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What’s On & Featured
New Art Walk (with AR!) – Oct 26
You’ve seen them popping up during hte construction, now they are in full bloom to be enjoyed on self-guided walking tours. But first, come see them on October 26th at noon and meet the artist and author of the cookbook they were inspired by.
Life of a Small Town
Life of a Small Town by Greta Grip & Lee Jones will document a year in the life of the Port Hope community emerging from the pandemic together.
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6th Annual Pumpkin Parade – Nov 1
We’re getting ready for the 6th annual Pumpkin Parade! Read all about the new additions we’ll be making this year for a memorable night.
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Greta Grip – Life of a Small Town
Life of a Small Town by Greta Grip & Lee Jones will document a year in the life of the Port Hope community emerging from the pandemic together.
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The November Project
We’re working with artist Rob Horgan ad Two Blue Shirts Productions to bring Rob’s grandparents’ love letters (writtent o each other during WW2) to life for a Bell Fibe 5 part TV series. Watch our socials for the next invitation to a screening.
Lee Jones – Life of a Small Town
Life of a Small Town by Greta Grip & Lee Jones will document a year in the life of the Port Hope community emerging from the pandemic together.
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As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on generous donors to help us bring contemporary arts programming to Port Hope.
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Happy Holidays friends! 0 CommentsComment on Facebook
If you saw us at the Candlelight Festival this year, you may have won a DIY Little Station Gingerbread House Kit. The kit was designed by @lukedespatie to replicate our former 1850s train station.
The Station was transformed into a large-scale gingerbread house, decorated by Alex Kirkham and Lois Richardson with help from our friends at @hendersonconstructionporthope and @_phhs manufacturing class and Art Club!
Tonight, we’re baking up our fave chocolate house recipe and decorating with candies generously donated by @canadacandycompany1! The candies are all gluten-free, Kosher, Halal and local! The cake trays were donated by our friends at @enjaypackaging. If you’re making your own Little Station tonight, take a pic, and tag us!
Thank you Ashley Jilesen for sharing your pic! We love your wee station.
#MerryChristmas
#HappyHannukah
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