NEWSLETTER

November 26, 2014

Family Sundays Are Fun For Everyone! The Next One Is Coming Up on December 7th

Drop-in 1 - 4 pm
All ages welcome | Activities designed for ages 4 - 12 + adult companion

Share creative time with friends and family exploring the world of art and creativity. Enjoy the exhibitions and make one-of-a-kind artwork of your own, take part in drama workshops and interactive games, and listen to stories told by our friends at the Kitchener Public Library. Exciting new activities each month, visit kwag.ca for updates.

*Suggested donation of $5 per child.

Family Sundays Program Partner:

Coming up at The Registry Theatre:

The Snow Queen
Adapted by Jonathan Graham

Based on the fairy tale that inspired the hit Disney film Frozen! Pre-show art activities provided by KW|AG beginning 45 minutes prior to curtain.

December 4th - 6th, 2014 at 7:30 pm
December 6th & 7th, 2014 at 2:00 pm

Tickets: $15,
$10 for children 12 & under
$5 EyeGo
Call 519-578-1570 or Buy Tickets Online

Kitchener-Waterloo
Art Gallery eNews

Admission to Gallery exhibitions is free.

101 Queen Street North,
located in Centre In The Square

Kitchener, Ontario
519.579.5860
[email protected]
www.kwag.ca

Gallery hours:

Monday - Wednesday

9:30 am - 5 pm

Thursday
9:30 am - 9 pm
Friday
9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday

10:00 am - 5 pm

Sunday

1 pm - 5 pm
And prior to most Centre In The Square performances.

Media contact

Priti Kohli

Communications Coordinator

519.579.5860 ext 222

[email protected]

Connecting people and ideas through art. The Gallery emphasizes contemporary art, often premiering works by Canadian and international artists: roots in the community, eyes on the world.

Next Up In Our Art Talk Series, Under the Influence

Have you ever wondered what catches the eye of an artist? Or what ignites their curiosity? Artist Christian Giroux will tell the tale of a group of artists working and teaching at the University of Victoria when he was a student there in the late 80s and early 90s who played a significant role in shaping and launching his practice. He will talk about the transformative role of a mentor who taught him in his early days as an artist, as well as the collaborative microcosm that he shared with his peers.

The Final Screening in the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery Film Series @ KPL | Saturday, Nov 29 | 2 pm Free

This film series explores the art and science of photography, the stories of some of the most adventurous and charismatic photographers of our time, and the techniques underpinning so many of the breathtaking images we see. All films presented at KPL in partnership with KW|AG.

Nov 29 - Born into Brothels - Tracing the lives of Calcutta's poorest children through photographs.

The Art of Living: DIY Workshop Series

Taught by local artists and educators, these informative, practical workshops teach skills that are perfect for the artist and "do-it-yourselfer" in everyone.

Winter Greenery Door Arrangement
Instructor: Lilies White
*just a few spots left, register now to ensure yours*
Sat, Dec 6 | 12 - 2 pm | $60 + HST
Celebrate the season with a fresh vertical greenery arrangement to hang from your front door. Learn how to incorporate lush BC Cedar, juniper berries, magnolia leaves, boxwood, and a mix of other winter greens, and then complete your arrangement with festive bells that ring as you greet your guests! Please bring in your own garden clippers/pruners for cutting greenery; all other materials included.
To register for this class click here

No-Sew Party & Home D�cor
Instructor: Kate Carder-Thompson
Sat, Jan 24 | 12 - 4 pm | $55 + HST
Create one-of-a-kind party and home d�cor from fabric without the use of a sewing machine. Using iron-on interfacing you will learn simple techniques to make a miniature pennant bunting, a perfect party d�cor accent, as well as a fabric collage on stretched canvas which makes a great gift or work of art for your home. All materials included.
To register for this class click here

Workshop for Artists: How to Apply
Instructor: Steve Lavigne
Thu, Feb 5 | 7 - 8:30 pm | $15 + HST
Local practicing artist, Steve Lavigne, takes you through the "how to's" of building an application package for grants, exhibitions, juried shows, and artist residencies. Learn where to find information about grants and calls for applications, tips for documenting your artwork, helpful hints for writing an artist statement, and more.
To register for this class click here

Journaling for Improved Happiness
Instructor: Mindy Alexander
Sat, Feb 7 | 12 - 2 pm | $25 + HST
Beat the Winter Blues with this workshop about cultivating happiness and creativity. Explore the concepts of choosing happiness, developing gratitude, and connecting to yourself through meditation by way of writing, drawing, and collaging exercises, inspired by happiness research. Please bring a journal or sketchbook with a few empty pages to work in. All other materials included.
To register for this class click here

Mark Your Calendars for this Exciting Talk by the Director or the National Gallery

Thu, Jan 29 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Free

Marc Mayer, Director of the National Gallery of Canada, joins us to talk about the vital role the institution plays in bringing art of national and international significance to Canada. He will touch on the National Gallery of Canada's approach to acquiring art for the NGC's permanent collection and public engagement to reach Canadians from coast to coast to coast, including partnerships with regional institutions to exhibit the collection, such as the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (Toronto), the Art Gallery of Alberta (Edmonton), and the Winnipeg Art Gallery.

Become a Gallery supporter.

We hope you will consider becoming a Gallery supporter. In addition to being kept informed of Gallery activities, your donation helps ensure that exhibitions and programs of this quality can continue to be presented in our community.

Visit our Support the Gallery page at kwag.ca to find out more.

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