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 second annual RBC Emerging Artist People’s Choice Award recognizes the artist whose work receives the most votes from the participating public with a $10,000 cash prize. See the artists’ work on display at the Gardiner and cast your vote from September 4 to 30.
The Artists
Jason Holley (Newfoundland) Sarah Lawless (British Columbia) Janet Macpherson (Ontario) Julie Moon (Ontario) Brendan Tang (British Columbia) WINNER
The Nominating Committee
Melanie Egan Steven Heinemann Dr. Sandra Alfoldy Jean-Pierre Larocque Rachelle Chinnery
Supported by:
RBC Foundation