Exhibitions and Events for the week of 7 October - 13 October
Learn more about art on view at the Gallery this week and anytime by viewing our Current Exhibitions.
Monday 7 October
Gallery is closed but always open online. Stay connected and scroll through our social media feeds.
Tuesday 8 October
The Gallery is open today from 9:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 9 October
Late View: The Gallery is open today from 9:30am - 7:00pm
Create & Connect - Program Development Session 1 of 2, 10:00am - 12:00pm
This vibrant program is led, developed and facilitated by a volunteer community of adults aged 55+ who are passionate about using art as a tool to foster connection, conversation and wellness.
These thoughtfully designed workshops are available both in-person and virtually to support creative aging and experiential learning opportunities for the 55+ community. Whether you are a new, blossoming or experienced artist, these workshops are great for all levels of experience.
Create & Connect is now offered in-person at local community centres, adult living centres, libraries and long-term care homes throughout Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, or virtually from the comfort of home over Zoom. Past workshops have explored materials and techniques in watercolour, Gelli-Plate printmaking, decoupage, journal binding, and chigiri-e (torn paper) inspired art.
Interested in participating?
Contact Monique (Wozny) Morrison, Education Coordinator, at mwozny@kwag.on.ca
Thursday 10 October
Late View: The Gallery is open today from 9:30am - 9:00pm
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
What does it mean to be interconnected through issues and experiences?
In this studio class, aimed at 7 to 12-year olds, young artists will take inspiration from Billy Gauthier: Sila and Kathleen Daly: Northern Exposures to wrestle with issues they are seeing in their communities and across the country, including food scarcity, mental health, loss of wildlife, and how we view the unknown. Participants will learn to communicate their feelings and understandings on these topics using visual language.
Class one—Creatures (loss of wildlife) soap stone and mixed media for habitats
Class two—Fake or Food (food scarcity) clay sculpture
Class three— on my brain (mental health) clay portrait with topology
Class four— Dichotomous Landscape (view the unknown/mind’s eye)—sketching/painting
Registration is closed for this workshop
Friday 11 October
Late View: The Gallery is open today from 9:30am - 8:00pm
PD Day Art Camp, 9:00am - 4:30pm
A break from school means time to unleash your creativity in our PD Day Camp - Nature Sculptures!
Learn new painting and drawing techniques, build a sculpture, or experiment with materials you might be trying for the first time. Each PD Day we have exciting new projects for young artists aged 6-12 that encourage them to express and explore their creativity in a studio environment and engage with our current exhibitions. Our PD Day Camp is guided by a team of experienced art facilitators who will help campers enhance their skill set, connect with new friends, and gain confidence in an inclusive and encouraging environment.
Register here for $55 +HST!
Saturday 12 October
Late View: The Gallery is open today from 10:00am - 7:30pm
Sensory Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (free)
Join us for an accessible gallery experience designed for neurodiverse visitors, including visitors on the autism spectrum, people with sensory processing needs, or those wanting a more sensory-friendly experience. During Sensory Saturdays, all expressions are welcome, and visitors can move, stim, or make noise while exploring exhibitions with lower light and volume levels. KWAG's Sensory Environment is open throughout the day, and features a range of stimuli including lights, liquid tile, texture resources and more to provide calm, focus and comfort.
The Sensory Room has been made possible with the support of Kitchener Rotary.
Touch Tour, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Experience a unique tour of current exhibitions that connects us to the artworks through our fingertips! Touch Tours provide visitors the opportunity to interact with touch-based boards and resources that mimic the materials and techniques of the artwork on display. This tour is perfect for those of us who love a tactile experience.
Please register here (free).
Sunday 13 October
The Gallery is open today from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
