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Learn & Participate

COVID 19 UPDATE: As of January 4th, 2022, the RMG is temporarily closed to the public. Please note that registration for all camps and workshops will be closed until further notice. Onsite OPG Sundays will be cancelled until we are able to reopen safely. 

NEW! Winter 2022 Programming

This winter, let’s get back into art making in the studio! 

We’re back with our popular Saturday Studio and At Gallery Homeschool Classes for kids, March Break Camp as well as our FREE onsite OPG Sundays (registration required).

Our classes will be limited in size and require participants to wear a mask. Those who are 12 years old and older will be required to show proof of vaccination. We will be carefully monitoring the situation and following protocols and guidelines outlined by the Durham Region Health Department and the Province’s Chief Medical Officer. Should we be unable to offer onsite classes, we will do our best to offer alternative options. If we must cancel classes, full refunds will be issued.

For information regarding our most recent COVID-19 measures please http://rmg.on.ca/covid-19-updates/

What to Expect From our Learning Programs

21st Century Learning practices are holistic throughout the RMG, where celebrating different voices, contributing to well-being, and co-creating are at the heart of what we do. Our programming is designed to activate new perspectives, ideas, and connections by being open, taking risks, and peaking curiosity. We are committed to exploring the interdisciplinary role of art, sharing stories and meaningful contemporary ideas within our artworks. The RMG community is an inclusive, warm, and friendly home of animated spaces that support creative learning in unexpected ways.

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The RMG has art classes and camps designed for your budding artist! Our programs are designed for tots ages 2 to 4 and kids ages 5 to 12. Registration and payment are available online. Pre-payment and advance registration are required for all art classes. Please be sure to register at least 48 hours in advance. Refund subject to $15.00 administration fee. No refund after art class begins.
At Gallery Homeschool

At Gallery Homeschool

Tuesdays, January 18-March 8 (8 sessions) from 10am to 11:30am $70 Members | $80 Non-Members Welcome back! Enrich and supplement your art curriculum at the RMG! Join us for this loved and popular class which is truly inspired by our exhibitions and personal reflections. Experiment with sculpting, painting, printmaking materials and techniques through instructional workshops.…

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Saturday Studio

Saturday Studio

Saturdays, January 22-March 5 (no class Feb. 19) from 10:30am-12:30pm $80 Members | $90 Non-Members This class is filled with art making that inspires creativity and imagination!  Each week will be a new adventure with sculptures, paintings, drawings, printmaking, and more using artist quality materials! This class is full.  

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The RMG has art classes and camps designed for your budding artist! Our programs are designed for youth ages 11-14. Registration and payment are available online. Pre-payment and advance registration are required for all art classes. Please be sure to register at least 48 hours in advance. Refund subject to $15.00 administration fee. No refund after art class begins.

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We look forward to experiencing art with you! We are currently offering online art classes for adults. Registration and payment are available online. Pre-payment and advance registration are required for all art classes. Please be sure to register at least 48 hours in advance. Refund subject to $15.00 administration fee. No refund after art class begins.

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Do you want your kids to dive into creativity? We have got you covered! Our fun-filled, fine art camps are packed with inspired projects, interactive gallery activities, active outdoor play, and our RMG kids make memorable friendships! Here’s the best part: we take care of the mess and our camp leaders are awesome!
Summer Camp 2021

Summer Camp 2021

We are excited to announce Summer Camp is back at the RMG! While we intend to recreate the magic of our past camps we will also be mindful of the current COVID situation.  We will be making necessary adjustments and doing our utmost to ensure health and safety of participants and staff. We will be…

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The RMG is a place for families to experience art while they learn and play together. Join us for Virtual OPG Second Sundays for FREE family art activities each month. Virtual OPG Sundays activities can be found here as part of Virtual RMG!
Onsite OPG Sundays

Onsite OPG Sundays

COVID 19 UPDATE: As of January 4th, 2022, the RMG is temporarily closed to the public. Please note that all planned onsite OPG Sunday activities are cancelled until we are able to reopen safely.  Join us in the gallery and studio  as we get down to the fine art of having fun! Inspired by the…

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Virtual OPG Sundays

Virtual OPG Sundays

Since the RMG is not able to safely host our popular monthly OPG Sunday events, we continue to offer virtual, family-oriented activities released during our regular OPG Sunday schedule. The RMG encourages families to take some time and enjoy the creative process through collaboration and cooperation. Previous OPG Sunday Activities. Follow along anytime from home!…

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Programming and Resources for Educators

The RMG recognizes challenges teachers, students and families face during these unprecedented times. We want to help and support online learners!

Free Resources For Educators

Learning Video Series

The Learning & Engagement team has put together a series of video lessons that can be used by teachers for FREE in the classroom! The series of three videos are geared towards specific grades and can be used to support social studies, science, and art curriculum. Each interactive video is approximately 30 minutes in length and provides lots of opportunities to pause for discussion, directed activities, or to play games! You may also choose to compliment the lesson with an art making project by downloading the PDF lesson plan and material list. Note that each lesson may take up to 1 hour to complete.

NEW! RMG Virtual School   

RMG Virtual School is a FREE synchronous learning opportunity for Kindergarten to Grade 8 students! One of our Educators will visit your classroom virtually and provide a directed and social interactives using artworks from the RMG’s permanent collection. Each virtual engagement is designed to build students’ visual literacy skills, nurture problem solving and communication skills, and encourage imaginative and creative thinking.

NEW! Activity Guides

These guides will encourage students to look at, discuss and respond to a selection of artworks from the RMG’s Permanent Collection Although the activity guides are designed to supplement virtual programming offerings, they can also be used independently as part of asynchronous learning opportunities.  Each guide features information about the artists and their artworks, discussion prompts/activity, a drawing challenge and extended learning ideas/topics. We hope to add more activity guides throughout the year.
Learning Video Series

Learning Video Series

The Learning & Engagement team has put together a series of video lessons that can be used by teachers for FREE in the classroom! The series of three videos are geared towards specific grades and can be used to support social studies, science, and art curriculum. Each interactive video is approximately 30 minutes in length…

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NEW! Activity Guides

NEW! Activity Guides

These guides will encourage students to look at, discuss and respond to a selection of artworks from the RMG’s Permanent Collection. Although the activity guides are designed to supplement virtual programming offerings, they can also be used independently as part of asynchronous learning opportunities. Each guide features information about the artists and their artworks, discussion…

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NEW! RMG Virtual School

NEW! RMG Virtual School

RMG Virtual School is a FREE synchronous learning opportunity for Kindergarten to Grade 8 students! One of our Educators will visit your classroom virtually and provide a directed and social interactives using artworks from the RMG’s permanent collection. Each virtual engagement is designed to build students’ visual literacy skills, nurture problem solving and communication skills,…

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Learn more at the RMG! The RMG is pleased to offer special workshops and programs for community groups in the Durham Region lead by industry professionals.

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