The Clarence-Rockland Art Gallery is located on the main level of the Cultural and Recreational Complex (YMCA), 1525 du Parc Avenue. The Gallery is open during Clarence-Rockland YMCA regular business hours and is wheelchair accessible. Admission is free.

Gallery exhibitions feature the work of local artists working in all types of media. The Gallery presents a total of approximately 10 exhibitions annually, each of which lasts approximately four weeks.

A public gallery is a forum for the exploration of diverse ideas. The City of Clarence-Rockland supports exhibits that are inclusive of our diverse community, including ancestry, ability, age, culture, gender, language, race and sexual orientation.

Artists for the month of February - Josephine and Gabriel Ngameni

Originally from Cameroon, Josephine and Gabriel Ngameni are two residents active in the Clarence-Rockland community. As part of Black History Month, they have chosen to highlight the cultural and historical richness of the Cameroonian people, particularly the Bamiléké and Tikar, through an exhibition of traditional objects.

This exhibition showcases the cultural wealth of Cameroon by presenting emblematic items such as traditional attire, beaded fabric masks, and the mortar and pestle.

Each exhibited piece tells a story and holds deep significance, illustrating the customs and rituals that shape the daily lives of Cameroonian communities.

By highlighting these elements of heritage, the event emphasizes their cultural and social importance, particularly in major ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, and royal enthronements.

To learn more about the exhibited objects, Josephine and Gabriel have also prepared a presentation that you can download by clicking here.

Josephine is also the founder of the organization Fusion Culturelle Afrique Canada, which focuses on promoting African culture through arts, conferences, and much more.

You can visit the organization's website by clicking here.

Hours

Please contact the Y for the latest opening hours 343-804-0720.

Artistic Exhibits Application Process

Once a year, the City of Clarence-Rockland invites artists residing in Clarence-Rockland to apply to exhibit their artwork. Applications are reviewed by Community Development and selected exhibitions are presented at the Cultural and Recreational Complex (YMCA).

Call to Artists and Artisans
The City of Clarence-Rockland invites artists and artisans residing in Clarence-Rockland to apply to participate in its 2023 Art Exhibit that will be held at the Clarence-Rockland Gallery located at the Recreational and Cultural Complex (YMCA) from January to December 2023. The duration of the exhibition will be determined according to the number of registrations received.
To submit an exhibition project, interested artists and artisans must contact Christine Sarault, Cultural and Community Activities Coordinator at csarault@clarence-rockland.com to obtain a registration form.
The objective of this exhibition is to promote the arts and culture to the citizens of our municipality. To do this, this project welcomes artists from all disciplines.

Art Gallery Display