Talks & Tours

Alexandra Luke: Life and Art

Nov 9, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Refreshments served. Open to the Public. Registration encouraged.

Join us to learn about the life and art of artist Alexandra Luke. Guest lecturer Margaret Rodgers (artist, curator, writer) is the author of the book Locating Alexandra. Alexandra Luke (i.e. Margaret McLaughlin, 1901-1967) was an important artist linked to the beginnings of abstract painting in Canada and a founding member of Painters Eleven, Ontario’s first abstract painting group (1953-1960). Rodgers will share her knowledge and research about Alexandra Luke to compliment the current exhibition at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Alexandra Luke: Push and Pull, on view until January 14th.

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The Neighbours Art Hive with the LivingRoom Community Art Studio

Jan 10, 2025, 12:00 PM - Feb 14, 2025, 03:30 PM

The gallery invites you to join us for artmaking and community connection in The Neighbours Art Hive between 12-3:30pm every Friday from January 10 to February 14, 2025. Passionate and helpful volunteers from the LivingRoom Community Art Studio will be onsite to support your creative explorations and cultivate a warm and welcoming environment for all. […]

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OPG Sunday: Be BOLD

Jan 12, 2025, 10:30 AM - Jan 12, 2025, 12:30 PM

Inspired by the bright bold colours in our current Permanent Collection Exhibitions Resistance,and Go BIG we will be creating BOLD textured abstracts to overcome the dull of winter. Suitable for ages 3+ Free admission, no registration required. The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is a proud participant in Ontario Power Generation’s Power for Change Project, supporting the […]

Curatorial Tour: Christina Leslie: Likkle Acts

Jan 16, 2025, 07:00 PM - Jan 16, 2025, 07:45 PM

Walk through the exhibition Christina Leslie: Likkle Acts with exhibition curator Hannah Keating. Hannah will explain how the works were made and the stories and ideas that motivated Christina to create them. Curatorial Tours are free and open to everyone. They provide deeper insight into the themes, context, and content of our exhibitions. Seating options […]