Category: Community News
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Reagan Kennedy responds to Edward Curtis
This is an excerpt from Reagan's full response, which can be seen off of the lobby at the gallery. [...] It is important to consider that at the time of Curtis’ career Indigenous populations throughout the continent had already suffered the severe effects of colonialism. It is because of this that many believe there is…
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017
National Philanthropy Day: AWCCU Financial
Philanthropy is you and me, doing what we can, where we are and with what we have. National Philanthropy Day® celebrates the charitable work that EVERYONE does to make a difference in their communities —what you do from the heart makes a difference! National Philanthropy Day is recognized on Nov. 15, but we celebrate what…
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017
National Philanthropy Day: Ontario Power Generation
Philanthropy is the love of humankind, and National Philanthropy Day® celebrates the charitable work that EVERYONE does to make a difference in their communities. Whether you donate or volunteer (or both!), young or old, no matter how much you give or what causes you support—what you do from the heart makes a difference! National Philanthropy…
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Monday, October 16, 2017
Not your typical art class
The RMG is rolling out 21st century learning 21st century learning is an exciting, new and impactful educational model that’s developed around an understanding of 21st century skills and knowledge; like the role technology plays in day-to-day life, being adaptable and collaborative, thinking independently and critically, and effective communication. We’re really thrilled to be bringing…
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Monday, October 16, 2017
When Margaret met Alexandra
By: Raechel Bonomo The career of an artist is contingent on change and evolution. An artist may grow through, or in reflection of, societal deviations and of course, the ones within themselves. Like Picasso in his Blue Period, in which the artist drew inspiration from poverty and his own personal suffering, these vicissitudes often reveal…
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Wednesday, August 9, 2017
In Memory of Lotti Thomas
"I first met Lotti Thomas through her work. I was volunteering at the art gallery at the Scarborough campus of the University of Toronto in the later 1980s and installed one of her amazing lithographs in a group exhibition of alumni. I actually ended up buying the work for my own nascent collection. Lotti would…
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