The Gardiner Museum is open seven days a week. Explore our permanent collection, discover special exhibitions, get hands-on with clay in our studios, dine, shop, and more.
Enter an immersive world created by Montreal-based artist Karine Giboulo, brought to life by over 500 miniature polymer clay figures that tell stories about our most urgent social issues, from the pandemic to the climate crisis. It will delight visitors of all ages!
Spring Clay Classes are open for registration and filling up fast! Secure one of the remaining spots and get creative with clay in our studios this season.
Experience the Gardiner's world-renowned collection, in person and online. From Chinese porcelain to contemporary Canadian ceramics, discover the people and histories behind the objects.
Everyone can love clay! Become a Gardiner Friend and enjoy the benefits, including unlimited admission, advanced clay class registration, invitations to exhibition previews and special events, discounts on lectures and classes, and more.
The International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF) returns to the Gardiner Museum from June 8 to June 18, 2023. View and purchase works from an outstanding roster of Canadian and international artists and galleries, and join us for talks, tours, performances, and more.
International Ceramic Art Fair Preview Gala Wednesday June 7, 2023, 7 – 10 pm
Get first access at the Preview Gala, an elegant cocktail party hosted at the Gardiner Museum.
Proceeds from this fundraising event support the Gardiner’s Community Access Fund, making clay programs more widely available to communities with limited access to arts education.
With thanks to our 2023 Honorary Committee
Hilary Weston, Chair / James Appleyard / David Binet / James Burn / Yvonne Fleck / Ydessa Hendeles / Victoria Jackman / Nancy Lockhart / Gay Longo / Margaret McCain / David Mirvish / Kent Monkman / Melanie Munk / Mia Nielsen / Lynda Prince / Eleanor Shen
Presenting Sponsors
Lead Sponsor
Symposium Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
David Binet The Peter and Melanie Munk Charitable Foundation
Contributing Sponsor
The Hon. Margaret McCain Tamara Rebanks & James Appleyard The Murray Frum Foundation
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