Category: Hot Topics
Monday, November 26, 2018
The real driving force behind the Motor City
Image: Oshawa Classic Car Parade, 1971 News of the GM closure in Oshawa is difficult for our entire community. And that’s because it’s impact is bigger than the business, it’s about the community who built it. This is about a 100+ year relationship with an industry that a city shaped and found pride…
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Meet David Wysotski!
David Wysotski is an illustrator and artist painting in both traditional and digital mediums. Last year, Dave taught a drawing/painting class at theRMG which we've brought back by popular demand for the third time this season! We thought we'd learn a little more about Dave, his practice, and the value of instructing. 1. Tell us…
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Thursday, May 24, 2018
Leila Timmins joins the RMG as Curator and Manager, Exhibitions and Collections
The Robert McLaughlin is excited to announce that Leila Timmins will be joining the Gallery as Manager and Curator, Exhibitions and Collections. In this new role, she will be replacing Linda Jansma who is retiring after 28 years at the gallery. Previously Curator of Exhibitions and Public Programming at Gallery 44 in Toronto, Leila is…
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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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Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Women in Art and Community
Women in Art and Community There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish. -Michelle Obama Alexandra Luke would be proud. While we can only speculate on how she saw the future of a small building on Simcoe Street that housed works by the Painters’ 11 and other Canadian artists, fifty years later…
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