The Pointen Art Gallery

Ivan & Bessie Pointen

This part of the museum was originally built as an office for the Knox Presbyterian Church in 1959. It was appointed the Pointen Gallery in 2001 in honour of Bessie and Ivan Pointen, the driving force behind the creation of the Museum and long time leaders in our community.

The Pointen Gallery is our dedicated art space and often hosts monthly art exhibitions featuring artists from around the Mountain View County area. Named in honour of Bessie and Ivan Pointen, the driving forces behind the creation of the Museum and long time leaders in our community.

Interested artists should refer to our Submission Guidelines.


Currently Featuring

Art Gallery at the Museum: Presents The Carstairs Artists Guild

Summer 2025

We are pleased to have on display the beautiful artwork from the Carstairs Artists Guild. “This year The Carstairs Artists Guild is celebrating 40 years of providing instruction and promoting local art in our community.”

The guild offers painting classes and also presents a number of shows throughout the year. Learn more or become a member of the guild by contacting Cathy Falls at 587-229-1874