Michael Massie:
now and then

Michael Massie: now and then 

Guest Curated by Alysa Procida 

September 2, 2026 to January 30, 2027 

Celebrated Inuk artist Michael Massie is internationally recognized for his skill as a silversmith and sculptor, as well as for his keen design sensibility. Well known for his iconic teapots, humorous owl sculptures, and delicate bowls, Massie has been pushing boundaries throughout his career, stretching the definitions of what Inuit art can be. 

Michael Massie: now and then brings together works from across his career, including a large collection of teapots, previously unexhibited pieces, and a new body of large-scale sculptural installations, to celebrate the enduring importance of joy, experimentation, and humour in his work. This exhibition showcases Massie’s ability to blend exceptional craftsmanship with thoughtful commentary on politics, community, and Inuit design traditions, all while pushing the boundaries of his own practice and public expectations of Inuit artists. now and then traces the palpable delight Massie imbues in all of his work through his refined aesthetics, amusing subjects, and passion for pursuing new challenges. 

_{^{Above Image Credit: Michael Massie, “pop” art in suspension, 2025, aluminum, wood, copper, string/gut. Image courtesy of Fehely Fine Arts, photo by Renzo Fernandez.}}

About the Artist 

Michael Massie was born in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and currently resides in Kippens, NL. His artwork reflects his mixed Inuit and Scottish heritage, such as his iconic ulu teapot works. He has been working in sculpture, painting, and drawing for over thirty years and has achieved artistic acclaim in Canada and internationally. His work sits in collections including the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, Heard Museum, Royal Ontario Museum, National Gallery of Canada, The Rooms, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Montreal Museum of Fine Art, and the YVR Vancouver Airport Collection. He has been shortlisted twice for the Prix Saidye-Bronfman, an honorary distinction for a Canadian craftsperson who demonstrates excellence in fine crafts. He was elected a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2011 and inducted into the Order of Canada in 2017. Massie received an honorary doctorate from OCAD University in 2024. 

About the Guest Curator 

Alysa Procida is an arts administrator, curator, and consultant who is passionate about connecting artists with audiences across the world. She is the 2026 International Liaison for the Arctic Arts Summit Secretariat, having previously co-organized the 2022 Arctic Arts Summit in Whitehorse, YK. Previously, she was the Executive Director of the Inuit Art Foundation (IAF) and Publisher of the Inuit Art Quarterly (IAQ), Chair of the Magazines Canada Board of Directors, and a mentor on the Inuit Futures in Arts Leadership: The Pilimmaksarniq / Pijariuqsarniq Project. As Publisher of the IAQ, Alysa oversaw a full redesign of the magazine in conjunction with the IAF’s 30th anniversary in 2017 and the magazine’s first National Magazine Award in 2018. In 2019, she was shortlisted for Publisher Grand Prix at the National Magazine Awards, and in 2021 the IAQ was awarded Best Arts and Literary Magazine and winner of the Magazine Grand Prix. 

Onsite Gallery is Generously Supported by The Delaney Family