Gladstone House Exhibition Opening: Machine and Resident Artist Showcase

Christopher Rouleau, 12 Brilliant Colors, acrylic on canvas, 54 x 72 inches

Machine

Opening Reception: January 27, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00pm | Remarks at 6:30pm
Exhibition runs January 16 – April 28, 2026
Gladstone House, Toronto
Registration recommended

Celebrate new exhibitions and installations at Gladstone House, part of the DesignTO Festival. While machines and technology can increase accessibility, allow for creative exploration and expansion, and connect us, there are also concerns that they can be alienating, replace human labour and contribute to overconsumption. Artists Giorgio Cecatto, Laura Heaney, Paola Poletto, Christopher Rouleau and Caleb Saraby Sandblom explore our complex relationship with machines.

Plus meet the hotel’s new Resident Artists – Tyler Burey, Vishwa Patel and Emaan Shaikh – in the Art Studio.

This event is free to attend and open to all ages. Cash bar available.

Continue the party in Cassette at Gladstone House, with DJ Moon Hymn from 8:00 – 10:00pm.

Giorgio Ceccato, Chord, acrylic marker on raw canvas, 36 x 48 inches

Related Programming

Screen Time: Notified
January 27, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00pm
The Record Room, Gladstone House
Space is limited, registration required

A one night silent art exhibit where we will be physically present, but our connection will be digital. This immersive event is inspired by Laura Heaney’s Screen Time coloured pencil drawings of people lit by their digital devices. You will find Laura stationed in the centre of the room as a performative part of the exhibit, engrossed in her phone and the group Whatsapp chat that all audience members will be invited to join upon arrival, refraining from any and all interpersonal interactions. Musician-collaborator Bay Mud will create a live, responsive digital soundscape.

Laura Heaney, Tara, pencil crayon on wood panel, 24 x 48 inches

About Gladstone House

Gladstone House, opened in 1889, is Toronto’s oldest operating hotel. Art at Gladstone House focuses on local and regional artists, with a combination of permanent and temporary installations. In the lobby, guests are greeted by art above the fireplace, and a spectacular hand-painted mural overhead. The Stairway Gallery and Second Floor Lounge feature rotating exhibitions. These spaces, plus the Studio level, are open to the public daily from 10:00am to 7:00pm.

Guest room art includes painting, photography, textiles, glass, ceramics, murals and more.

Gladstone House
1214 Queen Street West
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Accessibility:
Gladstone House is accessible, with a ramp entrance and elevator. The hotel does not have designated accessible parking. For more information, contact info@gladstonehouse.ca.