Algoma Art Society

Over 75 Years of Arts and Culture

Algoma Art Society has been fostering the arts in Sault Ste. Marie since 1948. We aim to develop local talent, to promote exhibitions, competitions, classes, sketching trips and lectures, to invite prominent artists, and to create a greater interest in art, so that the Sault will become a center of arts & culture.

History of the Algoma Art Society

The Algoma Art Society is the oldest Visual Art Group in the City of Sault Ste. Marie, since it’s inception on January 16, 1948. Our membership consists of visual artists working in Watercolours, Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, Yupo, Encaustics, Collage and Photography.

We are a non-profit organization whose aims are to promote local exhibitions, competitions, workshops, classes and lectures; provide access to prominent artists; to arrange for annual sales of members’ work and to support, encourage and develop the talent and ability of local artists by providing opportunities for them to become more proficient in their field.

Over the many years this organization has been in existence many prominent artists have been associated with us including members of the Group of Seven. Algoma Art Society members traveled on many outdoor painting excursions with F. H. Varley, A. J. Casson and A. Y. Jackson.

What You Need To Know About Us

1. Who Can Join the Algoma Art Society?

In short, anyone who shows an interest in art! We welcome artists of all backgrounds and look forward to networking, sharing ideas & exploring new ones with people.

2. Why should I join the Algoma Art Society?

Benefits to joining us are not limited to, but include:
- Special guest speakers, demonstrations and workshops
- Share ideas and skills
- Painting/drawing get-togethers
- Eligible to enter work in society's and NOAA juried and non-juried shows
- Eligible to display artistic profile and artwork on Algoma Art Society Website
- Keeps you informed about upcoming workshops and opportunities to exhibit
- Artistically stimulating

3. How often does the Algoma Art Society Meet?

We meet at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from September to June. Special club get-togethers are held in December and June. Meetings held at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum (2nd floor), 690 Queen St. East.

Names of current Algoma Art Society members shown with their paintings accepted into NOAA Annual Juried Exhibitions.

Members with letters NOAA after their names had the required number of paintings accepted into NOAA exhibitions to receive their NOAA letters.

Cherie Ahvenniemi

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Doris Anne Ray

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Rutger Becker

Lily Pond - Acrylic\ Lily Pond - Acrylic\

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Wendy Easterbrook

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Kathy Godfrey

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Ken Hagerman, NOAA

Crystal Falls - Oil Crystal Falls - Oil

The Mighty Mississagi - Oil The Mighty Mississagi - Oil

Island Lake - Oil Island Lake - Oil

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Judy Henderson, NOAA

Fall Cornfield - Oil - 46th NOAA - 2002 Fall Cornfield - Oil - 46th NOAA - 2002

Mom - Pencil - 45th NOAA - 2001 Mom - Pencil - 45th NOAA - 2001

Newfy Fishing Port - Oil - 51st NOAA - 2007 Newfy Fishing Port - Oil - 51st NOAA - 2007

Winter Blues - Oil - 52nd NOAA - 2008 Winter Blues - Oil - 52nd NOAA - 2008

Hunting Season - Oil - 55th NOAA - 2011 - Manitoulin Transport Award Hunting Season - Oil - 55th NOAA - 2011 - Manitoulin Transport Award

Artistic Legend - Oil - 66th NOAA - 2022 - Honorable Mention Artistic Legend - Oil - 66th NOAA - 2022 - Honorable Mention

All Aboard - Oil - 60th NOAA - 2016 All Aboard - Oil - 60th NOAA - 2016

At Keady Market - Oil - 53rd NOAA - 2009 At Keady Market - Oil - 53rd NOAA - 2009

Coureur des Bois - Oil - 68th NOAA - 2024 Coureur des Bois - Oil - 68th NOAA - 2024

Evening Serenade - Oil - 58th NOAA - 2014 Evening Serenade - Oil - 58th NOAA - 2014