TORONTO, November 9, 2026: Gladstone House, Toronto’s longest continuously operating hotel, announced today a significant milestone in revamping its in-room artwork by purchasing works by more than 20 local artists, reinforcing its commitment to investing in and supporting Toronto’s vibrant creative community.
“Gladstone House has been a gathering place since 1889 and a hub for art and creativity for more than 20 years, drawing deeply on the community that surrounds it,” said Lee Petrie, Curator at Archive Hospitality Group. “We’re committed to providing a personal, local experience for our guests, and that includes the unique art in the guest rooms. No matter where guests are visiting from, we want them to get a taste of Toronto’s cultural vitality and creative community. Purchasing original art by local artists for 40 guest rooms allows us to continue our legacy of creating memorable, art-forward experiences, while investing in the artists who shape our community.”
When curating the new guest room collection, Lee Petrie focused on pieces that evoked different moods and reflected a breadth of perspectives. It spans a wide range of media, including painting, printmaking, photography, collage, and glass, while highlighting artists at varying career stages and identities. Each artist’s work is presented in a dedicated guest room, ranging from a single large-scale piece to multiple smaller works, each serving as a mini exhibition within Gladstone House’s walls. The through line across the pieces is a sense of welcome and an invitation to look closer, turning an overnight stay into a moment of connection.
Artists featured in the 2026 art refresh include:
Kelly Rose Adams, Nika Belianina, Berta Biondic, Alannah Cavanagh, Jessie Chen, Danielle Cole, Zoë Craig, Tommy Feiler, Susan Gale, Julie Gladstone, Chris Harms, Nick Hoang, Kit Li, Alexander Millington, Anne-Marie Olczak, Adetona Omokanye, Emily Pike, Christopher Rouleau, Hannah Ruminski, Farihah Shah, Kristin Sjaarda, Dianne Twombly, Georgina Lee Walker
This new art refresh continues Archive Hospitality’s dedication to retain and develop Gladstone’s identity as an art-focused hotel, since it assumed ownership of Gladstone House in 2020. When the hotel relaunched in 2021 after extensive renovations, art in the 55 guest rooms was on loan from local and regional artists. This milestone purchase marks Gladstone’s commitment to supporting independent artists while turning its guest rooms into galleries where guests can discover and celebrate art beyond a traditional studio.
Beyond purchasing art, Gladstone House offers local artists meaningful opportunities to be seen through its Resident Artist Program and awards partnerships. Unique to Gladstone House, the program provides complimentary studio space for three-month residencies, giving artists opportunities to create, connect, and share their practice with the community. Several featured artists in the guest room art refresh have previously shown work at the hotel or participated in the residency program.
For more information and to book a stay, visit gladstonehouse.ca and follow on Instagram at @gladstonehouseto.
About Archive Hospitality
Archive Hospitality is the management team behind Dream Unlimited’s celebrated hospitality portfolio, operating Gladstone House, The Broadview Hotel, and The Postmark Hotel. Specialists in reimagining landmark heritage buildings, Archive weaves together past, present, and future with every design decision, creating destinations that are deeply rooted in their communities and the histories they hold. Each property carries its own distinct character, united by a shared ethos of care, creativity, and exceptional service. To learn more, visit archivehospitality.com.
lead photo Danielle Cole, Quiver (left) and Lilith (right), 2026, Hand-cut collages with vintage materials.
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