Splash 2026 Art Auction Collection Exhibition

Arts Umbrella’s Splash Art Auction returns for its 44th year on October 3, bringing together art, culture and philanthropy for one of Canada’s most anticipated charitable art auction events. This fall, the public is invited to step inside Splash through a free month-long exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery – offering a rare, up-close opportunity to view the innovative and diverse art collection before it heads to auction.

From September 8 to October 1, the exhibition will showcase approximately 100 original works generously donated by established and emerging Canadian artists. Visitors who want to bring a piece home can place their bid online (starting September 8), with every purchase helping to fund Arts Umbrella’s transformative arts programming for young people.

Arts Umbrella is Canada’s leading not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to arts education for children and youth. Proceeds from Splash support the organization’s multidisciplinary arts education programs, which serve approximately 20,000 young people each year through scholarships, bursaries, and community programs. Today, nearly 80% of students access programming at no cost, thanks to donor funding.

Whether you are a passionate collector, art enthusiast, or seeking a new cultural experience, the Splash 2026 Art Collection Exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery will showcase works by some of today’s most compelling voices in Canadian art, including Andrew Dadson, Landon Mackenzie, Greg Girard, Edward Burtynsky, Jake Kimble, Sarah Anne Johnston, Marie Khouri, Don Yeomans, Johnny Pootoogook, and Moses Salihou.

Free and open to the public for walk-ins on September 8 - October 1, 2026.

Gallery Hours:

Monday - Wednesday, 9am - 6pm

Thursday - Friday, 9am - 9pm

Saturday, 9am - 5pm