White Galleon Gallery Makes A Bold Move To St. Catharines!
Patrick Pietruszko of White Galleon at The Exchange Cultural Hub & Market in Niagara Falls
St. Catharines, ON – April 16, 2025 – After a vibrant year in Thorold, White Galleon Gallery is sailing to St. Catharines with a fresh new home located at 281 St. Paul Street, right across from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Gallery founder and owner Patrick Pietruszko brings renewed energy to the city’s cultural heart with this exciting move.
With the recent closing of the beloved John Mann Gallery, White Galleon has partnered with Armstrong Fine Art Consulting—current stewards of the iconic Mann Collection—to give serious collectors exclusive access to works from this remarkable collection. This collaboration ensures that exceptional pieces from one of Canada’s most significant private contemporary art collections remain available to those looking to make meaningful acquisitions.
“We’re thrilled to offer a space where the public can continue to enjoy works from the Mann Collection,” says Pietruszko. “There are big plans ahead—expanded exhibitions, new collaborations—but for now, we're just excited to be surrounded by a thriving, creative downtown.”
To mark this exciting chapter, a private opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The gallery’s launch exhibition will be a dynamic Group Show featuring White Galleon’s roster of represented artists, alongside select artists from the John Mann Gallery, and stunning pieces from the Mann Collection itself.
White Galleon Gallery features internationally recognized artists alongside celebrated Canadian talents; White Galleon plays a key role in promoting the richness and diversity of contemporary art. With every exhibition, the gallery reinforces its commitment to excellence, offering collectors a unique opportunity to engage with compelling, culturally significant works.
Select Artists from the John Mann Gallery includes:
Patricia Gagic
Angela Bontempo
Alex Chorny
Exhibition Dates: Saturday May 3 - 31st, 2025
Private Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3, 2025 2 - 5 pm
Location: 281 St. Paul Street Unit 202
Armstrong Fine Art Consulting (FAC) continues the legacy of the renowned John Mann Gallery, a 6,000 sq. ft. space founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist John Mann in St. Catharines. With a deep passion for Canadian contemporary art, Mann built a collection of over 400 works showcasing the richness and diversity of the national art scene. Today, FAC proudly stewards this collection, offering curated access to collectors and institutions seeking to engage with Canada’s most influential artists.
For more information and press imagery, please contact:
Margie Galita, margie@armstrongfac.com, 647 286 1207
