Events


Exhibitions:


Opening Reception for both exhibitions

Friday, June 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Diana Thorneycroft:
The Group of Seven Awkward Moments

Winnipeg-based artist/photographer, Diana Thorneycroft “investigates the relationship between the Canadian landscape and national identity. Reproductions of paintings by the famous Canadian collective The Group of Seven are used as backdrops to the dioramas I photograph.” Participants in the Festival of the Seven will be able to tweet their ‘most awkward moments’ and become
part of the festival.

June 21 to Sept 2, AGS, Gallery 1
Free admission for AGS members.

George Walker:
The Mysterious Death of Tom Thomson

Contemporary artist and printmaker George Walker, known for his expressive and meticulously produced wood engraving and wordless novels has produced a limited edition, hand printed volume of 100 engravings documenting the life and death of Tom Thomson.

June 21 to Sept 2, AGS, Gallery 2
Free admission for AGS members.


Mid-Summer Concert:

Ian Tamblyn – Live at the AGS

Juno award winner Ian Tamblyn will be performing live at the AGS. Featuring songs inspired by Tom Thomson and The Group of Seven by the Juno award winner and 2010 English Songwriter of the Year. There is limited seating for this intimate performance with Canada’s legendary recording artist. An evening fundraiser of music, delicious food and inspired drink of the season.

Monday, July 8 at 7pm
This is a 19+ event and will be featuring a cash bar.
Tickets are limited and are $45 or $35 for AGS members.


Excursions/Tours:

Retrace the Group of Seven

Tours to La Cloche, Killarney, and French River will provide the opportunity to visit some of the actual locations where members of the Group of Seven and their contemporaries painted.


Come Paint with us! Discover A.Y Jackson Lookout at Onaping Falls!

Learn about plein air painting techniques used by the Group of Seven. Day programs offered for schools and community groups.


May 27 to June 26, 2013 (Weather permitting)
Group size: Min. 10 / Max. 30
Cost: $10.00 per person
Call Nancy at 705.675.4871 or email ngareh@artsudbury.org


Plein Air Excursions to Grace lake

Pack up your pencils, paints and cameras or simply put your hiking shoes on and join the Art Gallery of Sudbury on a historical journey to grace lake, a favorite painting spot of Franklin Carmichael of the Group of Seven.

July 19 and August 23, 2013
Cost: $75.00 per person
(Full day / Includes land and water transportation)


Launch and Advance Book Sale:

‘In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven’
by Jim and Sue Waddington

Jim and Sue Waddington have spent the past forty years tracking down the exact locations from which members of the Group of Seven and several of their contemporaries painted their iconic interpretations of the Canadian landscape. The AGS is publishing their book ‘In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven’ and the book launch will include a book signing and a Group of Seven presentation by the Waddington’s.


Film Screening:

West Wind: The Vision of Tom Thomson

The AGS will have a special screening of ‘West Wind: The Vision of Tom Thomson.’

Monday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rainbow Cinemas.
Admission is free to AGS Members and $7 for general public.


G7 Inspired Lecture Series:

Connections to the Group of 7:
Taking the Fear out of ART

Lecture and Demonstration by Pierre Sabourin.

July 18 – 6:30 pm at the AGS (Call for registration)

In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven
with Jim and Sue Waddington

Jim and Sue Waddington have spent the past forty years tracking down the exact locations from which members of the Group of Seven and several of their contemporaries painted their iconic interpretations of the Canadian landscape. The AGS is publishing their book ‘In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven’ and the book launch will include a book signing and a Group of Seven presentation by the Waddington’s.

Date of event and additional details to be announced.


Education Programming:

Summer Camp Programs for Children and Youth:

Full day / Half day / Single day programs

Take part in Group of Seven inspired camp workshops…
  • A day in the Life
  • Group of Seven Revisited
  • Eco Art Explorer’s and more


    • For more information and to register please call Nancy at 705.675.4871 or email ngareh@artsudbury.org