The Toronto Camera Club is thrilled to unveil a transformative strategic direction for the Powell Gallery. Our goal is to establish the Gallery as a premier destination for photographic art, showcasing a broad and inclusive range of member talent to both our community and the public.
To achieve this, the 2026–2027 season is launching 10 dynamic, fast-paced exhibitions running for two to three weeks each. The diverse lineup includes solo exhibitions alongside thematic group shows including Nature, Creative, Street, Alternative Printing, Minimalism, and Architecture. We will cap off the Season with an exciting, month-long CONTACT / Doors Open showcase.
Participation in exhibits are open to all members. Group shows will unite several photographers exploring a single theme. We are also introducing a digital companion showcase ensuring everyone can participate even from home.
Open hours for the Gallery, located upstairs at the Toronto Camera Club:
- Monday Club Nights: Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., offering a dedicated social window for members to mingle and view the art before the weekly meeting begins.
- Public Openings: Public hours will be on targeted weekends. Please check schedules for up-to-date dates and times.
The 2026-2027 Powell Gallery Schedule of Exhibits
| Exhibit | Dates | Theme |
|---|
| 2026 |
| 1 |
Sep 21 - Oct 12 |
Summer Explorations: For the video, click here. |
| 2 |
Oct 17 - Oct 26 |
Fraser Shein, “Ordinary People” |
| 3 |
Nov 01 - Nov 09 |
Nature Unbound |
| 4 |
Nov 15 - Nov 23 |
Creative Imagery (Members Call for Submissions) |
| 5 |
Nov 29 - Dec 14 |
On the Street |
| 2027 |
| 6 |
Jan 11 - Jan 25 |
Alternative Printing |
| 7 |
Feb 01 - Feb 22 |
Aging in Place |
| 8 |
Mar 01 - Mar 15 |
Minimalism |
| 9 |
Mar 22 - Apr 05 |
Architecture |
| 10 |
Apr 12 - Apr 26 |
Iskouhee Kirakosyan |
| 11 |
May 01 - May 31 |
CONTACT/Open Doors |
If you require further details, email
Current Gallery Show
October 17 – October 26, 2026: Fraser Shein – "Ordinary People"
Open to the public (free): Sundays - October 18 and October 25 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
Ordinary People: This solo exhibition by Fraser Shein brings together fifty years of photographs of people from all walks of life, captured in one-on-one encounters and on the street. Whether farmer, general, or royalty, his subjects reveal the everyday qualities that make us human. Trained as an engineer, with a PhD in human-computer interaction, Fraser has followed a path that opened unexpected doors in photography, creating opportunities he might otherwise never have encountered.
The collection features black-and-white photographs captured on 35mm film and in digital format.
Upcoming Gallery Show
November 1 – November 9, 2026: Nature Unbound
Powell Gallery invites five to eight members to exhibit in Nature Unbound, an exhibition .
Open to the public (free): Sundays - November 1, 8 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
Nature Unbound: Discover how our members celebrate the beauty, diversity, and artistic possibilities of nature photography, free from the constraints of competition rules. Each member’s collection reflects their unique vision, skill, and creativity. The exhibition features approximately 36 prints.
A welcome reception on November 1 will give exhibitors an opportunity to share their work with friends, family, and the public.
Past Gallery Shows
September 21 – October 12, 2026: Summer Explorations
Open to the public (free): Sundays - September 27 and October 04 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
Summer Explorations: Discover fresh perspectives in Summer Explorations, an exhibition showcasing the creative journeys our members pursued over the past summer. Through new equipment, innovative processing methods, and experimental techniques, each photographer has found new ways to expand their artistic practice.
Together, these works celebrate curiosity, creative growth, and the power of photography to inspire others to explore their own vision.
Please join us in the Powell Gallery (upstairs) on your next visit to the Toronto Camera Club.