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SUMMARY:Witnessing War
DESCRIPTION:Shaped and inspired by McCrae’s creative expressions\, Witnessing War features drawing\, paintings and sculptures by local and national artists\, spanning 100 years of art as a salve to war. \nThe exhibition includes art works made in response to the six global conflicts in which Canada has fought: \nSouth African War (1899 – 1902) \nFirst World War(1914 – 1918) \nSecond World War (1939 – 1945) \nKorean War (1950-1953) \nPersian Gulf War (1990 -1991) \nAfghanistan War (2001 – 2014). \nWitnessing War also considers responsive works by artists with connections to Guelph and the surrounding region\, who explore themes of human conflict in their art.\nVisit The Guelph Civic Arts Museum now until December 4th to view this exhibit.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/witnessing-war/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Families,Heritage,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Everything Connected
DESCRIPTION:“Everything Connected” is a thought-provoking exhibition featuring artists from the Octarine Women Artists’ Collective.  The group explores different aspects of climate change: carbon storage\, forest fires\, ocean health and sea level rise\, endangered animals\, food security and farming practices.  Through their art\, they aim to shed some light on the impact of climate change while respecting the beauty that we all hope to preserve on our planet. \nParticipating artists are Judy French (oil)\, Carol Hughes (watercolour)\, Kim Johnston (water media and oils)\, Dianne Kennedy Cruttenden (weaving)\, Jean Loney (in memory\, glass mosaic)\, Gail Root (oils and chalk pastel)\, M. Anne Smith (textile art)\, and Nancy Farrell (acrylics).
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/everything-connected/
LOCATION:Elora Centre for the Arts\, 75 Melville St.\, Elora\, N0B 1S0
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Collector's Dilemma Auction Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Another person’s dilemma is your opportunity. Starting on Thursday May 5 at 4 p.m. you can bid on art to enhance your home in Guelph Arts Council’s online auction and fundraiser\, Collector’s Dilemma. The auction is a week-long tussle that continues until 8 p.m. on Thursday May 12. Don’t miss out on the action! \nGuelph Arts Council is thrilled to be hosting the fifth annual Collector’s Dilemma auction to raise funds to help us support artists and the arts in our community at a time when many local artists and arts organizations are struggling. The target for this event is $7\,000. You can help make that happen\, starting May 5 at 4 p.m. \nYou don’t need an account to browse the art for sale. Just click on “View All Items” on the Collector’s Dilemma auction page. Bidding is fun and easy. Login to your existing account or create a 32 Auctions account. It takes only a minute to fill in your information and you will receive a confirmation email. Then\, you can review the selection of art and simply type in the amount you want to bid. That’s when the real fun begins. You’ll be notified of competitors’ bids throughout the auction period. You won’t want to let that beautiful painting slip away because someone else offered $5 more than you! In previous years\, winning bids have ranged from $25 to $850. \n  \nIf you have any questions or for more information on the auction please email guelphartsevents@gmail.com.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/collectors-dilemma-auction-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Art Sales,Interactive,Visual Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Arts Council":MAILTO:programs@guelpharts.ca
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SUMMARY:Guelph Lecture on Being
DESCRIPTION:For 19 years the Guelph Lecture has been offering insightful and exciting performances\, literary readings\, and keynote presentations to our community in Southern Ontario. For 2022 The Guelph Lecture—On Being is back with a live event at the River Run Centre that will blend live music\, spoken word\, and urgent dialogue. Happening May 6th in Guelph\, Ontario\, this year’s presentation will feature a keynote conversation between bestselling author and climate activist Naomi Klein* and Indigenous leader Chief Ninawá Huni Kui of the Amazon forest\, who will discuss the future of the Amazon and the implications it has for the rest of the world. JUNO Award winning duo Digging Roots will perform songs from their recent albums\, and to kick off the evening we will hear a spoken word performance from Ontario’s poet laureate Randell Adjei. \nTickets are available now through the River Run Centre’s box office. The evening’s presentations will include ASL translation and live transcription. \nTo protect the vulnerable from COVID-19\, the ArtsEverywhere Festival team requests that all attendees wear a mask. Guests who require or prefer to socially distance can request specially arranged balcony seating from the box office. \nSubscribe to our mailing list on the homepage or follow our social media accounts on Twitter\, Instagram or Facebook to receive updates about everything the ArtsEverywhere Festival has to offer! \n*Please note: To reduce climate impacts Naomi Klein will be participating remotely.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-lecture-on-being/
LOCATION:River Run Centre
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Literary,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Mixed Media and Storytelling Workshop with Rene Meshake
DESCRIPTION:Come one come all! Participate in a unique mixed media art workshop with renowned Anishinaabe artist Rene Meshake. You’ll be using images\, text and design to form a collage that tells both intentional and subconscious stories. \nEach student will share the story behind their artwork at the workshop\, empowering the group to form a community and enjoy a communal experience. Rene will lift an Anishinaabe word bundle from the stories shared that students will take home. If possible\, bring your own photos or selfies to personalize your collage! \nThis workshop takes place at the Civic Museum on May 14 from 1 – 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 + HST and fees for museum members\, and $50 + HST and fees for non-members. \nReserve your tickets through Eventbrite now!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/mixed-media-and-storytelling-workshop-with-rene-meshake/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Visual Art,Workshops
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