Wildlife and northern lights photography by Allison Dunham featured in Melgund Township spring art exhibition.
Northern Light & Wildlife Photography Exhibition Opens at Dyment Recreation Hall
Spring arrives quietly in Melgund Township, and so does a new season of art at the Dyment Recreation Hall. The lower level arts space has once again been transformed into a community gallery, showcasing work from artists across Northwestern Ontario and the surrounding region. This year’s exhibition brings together a range of perspectives shaped by northern landscapes, seasonal change, and everyday life in rural communities.
Featured this month is the photography of Allison Dunham, whose work centres on the natural world with remarkable clarity and patience. Her images capture wildlife in motion—lynx moving through forest edges, birds suspended in brief, precise moments—and extend upward into the night sky, where the northern lights shift and ripple across darkness. Each photograph reflects an instinct for timing and place, offering a grounded view of the region’s wild character.
Rather than staging or embellishment, Dunham’s work relies on observation. The strength of her photography lies in its restraint: moments are allowed to unfold naturally, whether in the still tension of a predator’s presence or the vast movement of aurora overhead. The result is a body of work that feels deeply rooted in Northwestern Ontario’s environment.
The exhibition is part of a broader spring showcase featuring artists from Melgund Township and nearby communities, highlighting photography, painting, and mixed media works. Together, they form a portrait of the north that is both personal and collective—shaped by land, weather, and lived experience.
The exhibition runs until May 20, 2026, at the Dyment Recreation Hall lower level arts space. Hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 1–4 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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