Since 1976, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery has served the needs of Northwestern Ontario artists and art audiences while providing an important link to other cultural centres. As this vast region's only public gallery facility, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery's three-fold mandate is: to research, collect and exhibit the work of contemporary Aboriginal artists; to promote, encourage and exhibit the works of local and regional artists; to host travelling exhibitions from other art galleries and museums. With three gallery spaces that change exhibitions approximately every 6 weeks, there is always something new to capture the public's imagination. In addition to an ambitious exhibition schedule, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery offers a wide range of educational programs and community outreach services. Art classes for all ages, visiting artist lectures and workshops, and a unique Gift Shop are all part of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery experience.