A sweeping tribute to David Blackwood’s extraordinary printmaking legacy, where ice, sea, and story capture Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada with quiet power and unforgettable beauty.
Bonavista Bay-born David Blackwood, Honorary D.Litt.’92 (1941–2022), put onto paper an enduring vision of Newfoundland, ultimately becoming one of Canada’s best-known print makers. His hauntingly beautiful images are drawn from childhood memories, dreams, superstitions, legends and oral traditions.
Tracing Blackwood’s career from his first days as an art student at the Ontario College of Art to his final drawing, this expansive retrospective brings together more than 80 drawings and prints, alongside proofs, copperplates, and archival materials.
Memorial’s alumni and friends are invited to attend an exclusive event at the Art Gallery of Ontario on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. The evening will feature a presentation on the artist’s work and career delivered by Jane Walker, director of the Grenfell Art Gallery. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet Dr. Janet Morrison, Memorial's president and vice-chancellor. A reception and the opportunity for a self-guided tour of the Blackwood exhibit will follow the presentation.
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Event details:
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Location: The Red Room, Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4
Tickets: $85.00 + 4.5% processing fee + 13% HST (Total cost $100.37)
The ticket price includes a talk by Grenfell Art Gallery director, Jane Walker, a self-guided tour of the Blackwood exhibit, coat check, as well as light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. There will also be a cash bar.
Ticket sales will end at 11:59 p.m. NST Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.
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