Rodman Art Institute of Niagara
Rodman Art Institute of Niagara (RAiN) at the Old Fire Hall No 1 is an art experiment offered in partnership with the City of Thorold to re-purpose the currently vacant space, transforming and re-imagining this mid-century Fire Hall as a vibrant and creative community centered art and cultural space. Over the next six months the Rodman Art Institute of Niagara, a charitable non-profit arts organization, will offer a series of exhibition, art educational, and creative public programs. Join us as we bring the arts to the heART of downtown Thorold and Niagara Region.
Exhibitions:
Echoing: Susan Barton-Tait, Natalie Hunter, and Corine Van Hoeve
June 20 – September 13, 2026
TEASER: Selections from the Rodman Art Collection
June 20 – November 29, 2026
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday and Thursday 10 AM to 9 PM
Admission is free, donations are always appreciated.
Educational and Public Programs:
Join us July 9th at 7 PM for our first Creative Conversation. This monthly conversation series will kick-off with a panel discussion with the artists in the current exhibition Echoing. Admission Free. Suggested donation $5.
Art Lab – A free drop-in art space designed for creative exploration and experimentation open during regular gallery hours.
Art Baby – A weekly program launching Friday July 10th at 10 AM. For early budding artists (0 to 2 years) and a caregiver, Art Baby combines story time featuring Canadian children’s authors and illustrators and a related age-appropriate art activity. Members Always Free. Non-members suggested $5 Donation
Art is Ageless - Our creative weekly drop-in program for adults 55+ kicks off Tuesday, July 8th from 10 AM to 12 PM. This program is partially supported by the Rotary Club of St Catherines. Members Always Free. Non-members suggested $5 Donation
Teen Art Studio - A creative weekly drop-in program for teens 13 to 18 launches Friday, July 10th from 3 – 8 PM. Young Artist Members Always Free. Non-members suggested $5 Donation.
Wednesday Art Nights - Stop by the gallery on the way to or from the Thorold Community Market on Wednesday Evenings from 5 to 9 PM for free family art making activities
Studio Program – July 18th 10 AM to 3 PM, A Day of Exploration and Creativity with Susan Barton-Tait, Natalie Hunter & Corine Van Hoeve. Details and Registration at www.rodmanart.ca. Watch socials for a list of upcoming art classes and workshops.
Art Shoppe - opens Monday, June 29th at 10 AM. Sometimes art galleries just have too much art. Take a piece of RAiN home!
Twilight Art and Vintage Market – Want to sell your original fine art or craft or share your vintage and pre-loved treasurers. The grounds around the Fire Hall will come alive every third Thursday for our Twilight Art Market and fourth Thursday for our Twilight Vintage / Pre-loved Market. Visit website or socials for vendor info and application and join us from 5 to 9 PM to shop for original and creative art and vintage finds.
Follow our Socials and check our Website for updated art programs, classes and events.
Rodman Art Institute of Niagara is a registered Charity. We rely on memberships, donations and sponsorships to support our programs. While we strive to make our programs accessible to all by offering free admission and access to most of our programs, please consider joining the gallery or making a donation. Thank you for your support.
RAiN thanks the City of Thorold, The Niagara Community Foundation, Wise Guys Charity Fund, the Rotary Club of St. Catharines, Young Canada Works, Canada Summer Jobs, and the Tourism Partnership of Niagara for support of RAiN at the Fire Hall and our Summer Programs.