Upcoming Events at Ox-Bow House

Ox-Bow House House-Warming

Saturday, June 14, 3:30–5:30 p.m

Thanks to many generous donations, we’re excited to officially welcome 137 Center Street into the Ox-Bow family! You’re invited to join us for our House-warming party on Saturday, June 14, 3:30–5:30 p.m. where we’ll celebrate the purchase of Ox-Bow House with our typical revelry and style. Come for the party, and stick around to view two new shows in the gallery: The 2025 Summer Exhibition Local Vernacular, and a featured artist exhibition by Bobby Gonzales.

Read more about our Ox-Bow House journey below.

Exhibitions

Each year we hold a special summer exhibition and monthly featured artist exhibitions.

Summer Exhibition - The Local Vernacular: Lakeshore Architecture at Ox-Bow

June 14-October 12, 2025

Ox-Bow’s campus was established in 1910 on the site of the defunct Riverside Inn, a hotel that was built to serve riverboat travellers, often connected to the historic lumber trade. The artists who eventually purchased the property in 1921 began to build their own cabins, owning the property in common. The campus evolved into a patchwork of creative reuse and artist-built structures, including two designed by the Chicago architect Thomas Tallmadge.

The 2025 Summer Exhibition Local Vernacular will look at the history of these spaces, the people who designed and built them, and their relationship to the larger history of vernacular architecture in the region. Come visit, settle in, and look back on an era when “summer homes” were little more than a cozy spot with a fireplace.

Featured Artist Exhibition - Two Handed Fingers by Tom Balbo
Saturday, May 10, 2025 – Sunday, June 8, 2025 
Exhibition Reception Saturday, May 10, 2025, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Featured Artist Exhibitions

Briquette by Bobby Gonzales
Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Sunday, July 6, 2025 
Exhibition Reception: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 4:00–5:00 p.m. 

Handle With Care by Yashu Reddy and Bradley Marshall
Saturday, July 12, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025 
Exhibition Reception: Saturday, July 12, 2025, 4:00–5:00 p.m. 

Ghost Cameo by Amy Sacksteder
Saturday, August 9, 2025 – Sunday, September 7, 2025 
Exhibition Reception: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Summer 2025 Fellows Exhibition
Saturday, August 9, 2025 – Sunday, September 7, 2025 
Exhibition Reception: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Second Saturdays

2025 Dates: January 11; February 8; March 8; April 12; May 10; June 14; July 12; August 9; September 13; October 11; and November 8 from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Artist Reception 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar for this year’s Second Saturday gallery strolls in downtown Douglas. And make sure to pay a visit to Ox-Bow House to see what fresh artist wares are in! Our doors will be open from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with a special artist reception from 4:00–5:00 p.m. honoring the individuals behind the current exhibition happening in the House.