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| VISUAL ARTS IN BARRIE AND ORILLIA ONTARIO: |
| Appeal to your senses and incorporate an
arts, culture or history experience into your visit to Barrie and Orillia. The
following art exhibits are presented at various location. | October | November
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October 30
John Hartman: Cities
MacLaren Art CentreJohn Hartman has painted cities both large and small, from Parry
Sound, Port Severn and Owen Sound on the shores of Georgian Bay to London, New York,
Toronto, Montreal and Glasgow.
He writes: “The water reflects the sun and creates
an intensity of light above these places. This light in the sky is so different in feeling
from the material density of the cities themselves, but both are full of possibilities for
painting.” Hartman sets out to combine his own memories of cities with a collective
understanding informed by many factors: history, politics, film, literature, technology,
and the media. What results is a multi-faceted mapping that may not be geographically
exact, but is immediately recognizable.
Cities is accompanied by a full colour, hard cover
book published by Altitude Publishing.
Organized and Circulated by the Tom Thomson Art Gallery,
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November 2
Don Maynard: Looks Like Rain
MacLaren Art CentreDon
Maynard’s three-dimensional projects incorporate discarded industrial materials:
metals, glass and mirror, air conditioner parts and large amounts of florescent light
bulbs. The sheer volume of these mass-produced materials, which he has adapted in his
sculptural installations, profoundly underscores a culture based on excessive consumption
and swift discard.
Maynard will install two works at the MacLaren. Looks
Like Rain includes 900 pieces of Pyrex glass rods, each 3/8 inches in diameter. An
illusion of space and uncertainty surrounds the viewer as the real limits of the space and
the work become altered. The second installation, Falling to Pieces, comprises 700
pieces of mirror installed from floor to ceiling, and consumes the entire gallery.
Artist Talk: Sunday, October 19, noon to 1:00 pm |
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CANADA REMEMBERS: MONUMENTS & CENOTAPHS
Leacock MuseumOver fifty evocative black &
white images of Canadian war memorials, monuments & cenotaphs, taken by renowned
photographer David Street & historian Robert Shipley, Leacock Museum, Art of Writing
Galleries, 329-1908 |
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November 29, 2008
I Dreamed I was in Picasso’s Shoes
Orillia Museum of Art & History
Starting on September 30, Teodoro Dragonieri will bring his imaginative way of discovering
the history of modern painting to OMAH. Inspired by paint droppings on his shoes
while working at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Dragonieri began to think about the styles of
other artists – notably Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Vincent Van Gogh, and Paul
Cezanne – and how he might apply their styles and most identifiable works to a common
object – the lowly shoe.
In this exhibition, commonplace shoes are transformed to represent the art of 56 great
artists whose work influenced the development of 20th century art. The works will be
displayed from September 30 to November 29 with a brief interlude from October 31 to
November 8 for the Festival of Banners Exhibition, Gala and Silent Auction. |
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October 10 - 13
Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour
This highly acclaimed self-guided tour takes you to the studios of some of Canada’s
finest artists and craftspeople. Celebrating 25 years of artistic spirit, this year’s
tour features over 40 artists at 24 unique studio stops. Find one-of-a-kind items for your
home and garden while exploring fascinating studio settings and beautiful fall colours.
You’ll discover a wide selection of paintings, pottery, textiles, metal and glass,
photography, woodcraft, jewellery, basketry, clothing and accessories. For tour map and
information about the artists, visit http://www.images-studio-tour.com/ or call
705-835-6213. |
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October 19
Artist Talk: Don Maynard
MacLaren Art Centre
Join us in the Rotary Education Centre on Sunday, October 19 from noon to 1:00 pm to meet
Kingston artist Don Maynard, who will speak directly to both installations that are
featured at the MacLaren, Looks Like Rain and Falling to Pieces. Through this discussion,
he will highlight his process as an artist, specifically his transition from
two-dimensional work to his current installation based practice.
Admission is volunatary. Suggested donation is $5. Everyone is welcome. |
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October 31
Halloween Party
MacLaren Art Centre
Halloween isn't just for the kids! Check the back of your closet for costume inspiration
for this Back to the 80's theme Halloween Party fundraiser. Remember Madonna, Flock of
Seagulls, Dallas and The A-Team??
Tickets $50 each, to order please call Lynn Strachan, Community Development Officer at
705-721-9696 ext. 237 or email lynn@maclarenart.com
Food, Prizes, DJ and dancing are just part of the fun planned for this evening! Special
Thanks to our sponsors: Cravings Fine Foods, The Queens Hotel, Amsterdams and At the Five. |
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