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CCGG Presents Neon Canada, Largest Exhibition of Neon Art Ever Presented in Canada

WATERLOO (ONTARIO) CANADA, October 21, 2026 — The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery is proud to present Neon Canada: The Art of Electrified Glass, a landmark exhibition featuring major installations of contemporary Canadian neon artwork. Recognized as arguably the largest exhibition of neon art ever mounted in Canada, Neon Canada illuminates the medium’s historical significance, cultural impact, and contemporary artistic evolution.

Bringing together visionary neon sculptors, glass artists, and master tube benders, Neon Canada transforms the gallery into an immersive landscape of light, color, and form. The exhibition challenges traditional perceptions of neon as strictly commercial signage, elevating it into a fine art form that spans sculpture, conceptual installation, and light-based narrative. Featured artists include Kelly Mark, Roda Medhat, Orest Tataryn, Thrush Holmes, Coley, Robin Clason, Dick Averns, and Will Munro.

“Neon occupies a unique intersection between industrial craft, commercial culture, and fine art,” said Peter Flannery, Senior Curator & Collections Manager at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery. “With Neon Canada, we are thrilled to host an unprecedented selection of hand-bent neon works that celebrate the technical brilliance and artistic depth of this vibrant medium.”

Exhibition Highlights & Key Features:

  • Unprecedented Scale: Featuring major light-based artworks and installations, making it the most expansive exhibition of neon art in Canadian history.
  • Master Craftsmanship: Showcasing rare craftsmanship from pioneering tube benders alongside innovative modern works from contemporary visual artists.
  • Interactive & Immersive Spaces: An immersive gallery environment to engage visitors through light, reflection, and architectural space.
Neon Canada: The Art of Electrified Glass, installation view, Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, Waterloo Ontario. September 18, 2026 to January 11, 2027. Photo courtesy of the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery.
Kelly Mark, Nothing is so important that it needs to be made in six foot neon (installation view), 2009. Neon and transformers. 72 x 72”. Hart House Collection, University of Toronto. Purchased by the Art Committee, 2008. Photo courtesy of the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery.

Exhibition Details:

  • Exhibition Dates: September 18, 2026, to January 11, 2027
  • Location: Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St N, Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5
  • Admission: Free

Admission to the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery is always free. For more information about exhibitions and programs, please visit www.theclayandglass.ca.

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ABOUT THE CANADIAN CLAY & GLASS GALLERY
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery is an award-winning, national institution based in Waterloo Region celebrating the art and craft of clay, glass, and enamel. As a dynamic cultural organization, they continue to amplify diverse stories — opening dialogue and inspiring social change. Through exhibitions that address issues relevant to our times, an impressive selection of works in our Gallery Shop, and public programs that engage, educate, and excite — the Gallery is accessible to all. For more information, visit: www.theclayandglass.ca

CONTACT
To schedule a media interview or for more information, contact Peter Flannery, Senior Curator & Collections Manager, at 519-746-1882 ext. 235 or peter@theclayandglass.ca