Art Gallery of Peterborough

Posted December 6, 2008 by admin in Arts, Ontario Attractions Blog | No comments yet

The Art Gallery of Peterborough is a not-for-profit public art gallery situated on the shore of Little Lake, a short walk from the centre of downtown. It is in a house, known as the Foster house, which was built in the early 20th century, with many additions. In 1977, the Art Gallery of Peterborough acquired the house.

The surrounding parkland, home to the summer Festival of Lights, was itself modified in 1994 under a municipal-federal infrastructure project. The Art Gallery of Peterborough received the house and land from the City of Peterborough in 1977, and the board of directors and volunteers raised the funds to build the new wing that opened in June of 1979. The Heritage Department of the federal government contributed funds for the environmental systems and the Province of Ontario contributed to making the building wheelchair accessible.

The entire building measures 11,000 square feet of which the main gallery space comprises 1,600 square feet. There is also a system of four ramps providing 240 running feet of display space for smaller photographs, works on paper, and paintings. The Art Gallery of Peterborough’s goal is to present contemporary visual art by artists from the immediate area, region and nation. Its mandate includes an initiative to stimulate interest in and knowledge of art by the citizens of the City and County of Peterborough, by whatever means that are deemed appropriate.

The Art Gallery of Peterborough is situated on the shore of Little Lake beside Del Crary Park, a short walk from the centre of downtown. Admission is free. The Gallery is wheelchair accessible.

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Holiday Hours:
The Gallery will be closed December 25, 26, 29 and January 1.
The Gallery will be open December 27, 28 and 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Office hours resume on January 2, 2009 from 9 am to 5 pm

The Margaret L. Heideman Reading Room
Margaret L. Heideman was a major AGP benefactor, a board member and a devoted volunteer. The AGP has dedicated the Reading Room in her memory. Enjoy the changing views of Little Lake while browsing our unique selection of art books, periodicals and catalogues.

Education programmes
Guided tours, lectures, art workshops, Family Sundays, artists’ talks take place throughout the year. The reference library may be consulted by appointment.

Art Gallery of Peterborough
250 Crescent Street
Peterborough, ON K9J 2G1
Phone 1 (705) 743-9179
Fax 1 (705) 743-8168
http://www.agp.on.ca

Robert McLaughlin Gallery

Posted December 6, 2008 by admin in Arts, Ontario Attractions Blog | No comments yet

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, downtown Oshawa near the Civic Center, built in 1969 and designed by Arthur Erickson, houses works of the “Painters’ Eleven”, a group of abstract artists founded in 1953. The gallery has temporary exhibitions by contemporary Canadian artists as well as the permanent collection.

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is the largest public art gallery in Durham Region. The Gallery serves the educational, intellectual, and aesthetic needs of the community both locally and nationally, while collaborating with other galleries that have similar goals.

Located in downtown Oshawa, this splendid building is much more than a place to view the permanent collection and changing exhibitions in a glorious setting. The vibrant programmes and services that are enjoyed by the public and members may be enjoyed throughout the year. Visit The Robert McLaughlin Gallery – Where ideas take shape.

Robert McLaughlin Gallery
72 Queen Street, Civic Centre
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z3
Phone 1 (905) 576-3000
Fax 1 (905) 576-9774
http://www.rmg.on.ca