Artworks by a number of artists from across the Kawarthas region will be on display to Ontario politicians and the public at Queen’s Park in Toronto in 2026.
Dianne Lister, Michael Harris, Lynda Todd, Astrid Hood, and Diane Dowsett have all had their works selected for Art à la Carte: Celebrating Ontario Artists, an annual exhibition hosted by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario that displays curated pieces from Ontario artists in the In Camera Dining Room at the Legislative Building.
Artists apply each year for the exhibition of two-dimensional artworks, with one selected artwork from each artist displayed in the dining room for the calendar year. If an artist chooses to indicate the artwork is for sale, interested buyers will be connected with the artist.
Dianne Lister’s photograph “The Howling, Kingston,” Michael Harris’s photograph “Tranquility at Sunrise,” Lynda Todd’s painting “Salmon, Salmon, Salmon”, Astrid Hood’s painting
“Radiant Reflections,” and Diane Dowsett’s painting “Autumn Comes Early in Yellowknife” will all be featured in the exhibition.
Featuring a seasonal menu with ingredients from across Ontario, the In Camera Dining Room is located in the lower level of the Legislative Building and is only open when the House is in session.
Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Thursdays, with the dining room reserved for the use of MPPs and parliamentary staff until 1 p.m., after which it is open to the public for lunch.
With the House currently on an extended winter break, the In Camera Dining Room will reopen on Monday, March 23.
Reservations will be accepted for the upcoming spring session starting in mid-February.
You can make a reservation by calling 416-325-7395 or online at www.ola.org/en/visit-learn/plan-your-visit/food-services/in-camera-reservation-request.
