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recognized groups who create ceramics, pottery, writing, etching and painting in
watercolour and oil. Other groups are devoted to photography, spinning, handweaving,
quilting, rug hooking, sculpture, sumi-e and silk flower arranging. Those interested in
the arts can find ample opportunities for self-expression and fellowship right in
Mississauga - another reason why residents are so enthusiastic about their City.
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The Urban/Rural Divide
The Art Gallery of Mississauga
From the permanent collection
City life is often held up in contrast to rural living. Large cities attract people from
small towns with the promise of lucrative jobs, new opportunities and a rich cultural
life. Weary urban dwellers flock to rural retreats and natural spaces as an escape from
the noise, congestion and frenetic rush of city living. Urban life offers excitement,
diversity and anonymity while the country offers tranquility, a slower pace of living and
a closer connection to nature.
Urban encroachment, technological change and environmental awareness have all worked to
help blur the line between the urban/rural divide. The amalgamation of small towns into
large cities and the expansion of urban sprawl push cities further into rural areas.
Innovations in technology have made it easier to work, study, gather information, shop and
seek entertainment in remote regions, reducing the need for individuals to live in cities.
Contemporary urban planning with a greater emphasis on creating natural spaces results in
larger urban parks, nature trails, green rooftops and community gardens.
This exhibition of prints, paintings and photographs from the Art Gallery of
Mississauga’s Permanent Collection explores the many facets of urban and rural life.
It examines both the myths and realities of cities and rural spaces and the increasingly
ambiguous relationship between them. |
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Fireworks 2011
The Art Gallery of Mississauga
Fireworks 2011 is a celebratory exhibition of hand crafted works in clay and glass,
organized by FUSION: The Ontario Clay and Glass Association. The talent and creative
spirit of FUSION members is highlighted in this exhibition, which showcases diverse and
unique works of art.
The tradition of Fireworks Exhibitions started over 35 years ago. Held biennially, the
Call for Entry invites participation from across the province of Ontario and beyond.
Fireworks has come to symbolize the best in contemporary clay and glass FUSION’s
members have to offer.
The Fireworks juried exhibitions are travelling shows that tour Ontario. The benefits of
having an itinerant exhibition are twofold. First, FUSION members whose works are selected
to travel receive wider exposure via an expanded Ontario audience that they might not
otherwise reach. Second, many communities – often remote from the Greater
Toronto/Golden Horseshoe corridor of Southwestern Ontario – will be able to
experience, enjoy and learn on their ‘home turf’, via a single exhibition
representing a variety of artists, styles, expression and methods.
The Fireworks exhibition/travelling show affords artist-members recognition and in some
instances, awards, for their efforts. The Best In Show piece has been purchased by FUSION
for inclusion in its Permanent Collection housed at Burlington Art Centre. FUSION also
permits purchase of exhibition works by galleries, collectors and an interested public.
Touring works purchased are available for removal at the close of the Fireworks Travelling
Exhibition in 2012.
Fireworks 2011 stands as a testament to the vitality, originality and inventiveness of
today’s practising crafts community – a tribute to those makers who have chosen
clay and glass as their mode of self expression, and in some instances, their livelihood. |
| OCTOBER |
October 15 - 22
"Foridden Colours" Art Exhibit
Motyka Fine Arts, 15 Lakeshore Road East, Port Credit
Christopher Masoure is deeply influenced by the abstract expressionist movement from the 50’s and 60’s and by his father who was also a painter. His paintings juxtapose luxurious colours with loose gestures. His paintings reflect a journey both spiritually and physically. Masoure’s process involves an intuitive approach while each application of colour becomes a self-discovery. Through reduction and layering, the lines and form emerges while they also disappear into obscurity. The title for the show was inspired by Sylvian and Sakamoto’s “Forbidden Colours”. “When I hear that song, it inspires an emotional state that I feel when I’m painting”. Masoure
Gallery Hours from Tuesday-Saturday: 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact Person: Jane Motyka, 905-271-2727 |
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October 23 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm
Afternoon Tea at the Bradley Museum!
Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Rd.
Come and spend an afternoon enjoying a tour of the Bradley Museum followed by a
traditional afternoon tea in our cozy Log Cabin.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Museums, Monday to Friday 8:30 am
to 4:30 pm at 905-615-4860, ext 2110. Inquiries can be made by e-mailing us at
museums.mississauga@mississauga.ca. Please note payment is required at time of booking to
reserve your spot.
Gift certificates can be purchased for ‘Afternoon Tea’ to be used for any of the
dates listed above.
INFO: www.museumsofmississauga.com or 905-615-4860, x2110
Price: $14.90 (+tax) |
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| NOVEMBER |
November 10 - December 22
Eat Drink Man Woman
Art Gallery of Mississauga
Guest curator: Tara Marshall
This group exhibition of contemporary artists will combine works of film, sculpture, painting and photography to examine the role that food plays in society. From food as ritual and the private, intimate aspects of food to the social, public side, the artwork in this exhibition explores food and the spaces in which it is eaten, (from family dining room to greasy diner), in new, unusual and sometimes unsettling ways. |
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November 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm
Afternoon Tea at the Bradley Museum!
Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Rd.
Come and spend an afternoon enjoying a tour of the Bradley Museum followed by a
traditional afternoon tea in our cozy Log Cabin.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Museums, Monday to Friday 8:30 am
to 4:30 pm at 905-615-4860, ext 2110. Inquiries can be made by e-mailing us at
museums.mississauga@mississauga.ca. Please note payment is required at time of booking to
reserve your spot.
Gift certificates can be purchased for ‘Afternoon Tea’ to be used for any of the
dates listed above.
INFO: www.museumsofmississauga.com or 905-615-4860, x2110
Price: $14.90 (+tax) |
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| DECEMBER |
December 11, 12 pm to 4 pm
Home for the Holidays at the Museums of Mississauga
Bradley Museum, Benares Historic House & Leslie Log House
Free Admission with the donation of a non-perishable food item for the local community food bank |
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December 18 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm
Afternoon Tea at the Bradley Museum!
Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Rd.
Come and spend an afternoon enjoying a tour of the Bradley Museum followed by a
traditional afternoon tea in our cozy Log Cabin.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Museums, Monday to Friday 8:30 am
to 4:30 pm at 905-615-4860, ext 2110. Inquiries can be made by e-mailing us at
museums.mississauga@mississauga.ca. Please note payment is required at time of booking to
reserve your spot.
Gift certificates can be purchased for ‘Afternoon Tea’ to be used for any of the
dates listed above.
INFO: www.museumsofmississauga.com or 905-615-4860, x2110
Price: $14.90 (+tax) |
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