Special Events

Seniors Spring Social Event

Mar 20, 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Let’s celebrate spring together! Back by popular demand, this free event encourages seniors (age 55+) to spend the afternoon curating their own program.

Participants may choose do the exhibition tour then have tea and snacks, do one or both of the workshop activities, do one of the workshops and then go on an exhibition tour, it’s a matter of preference.

Event options include:

  • Tours of the RMG current exhibitions at 1pm and 2pm
  • Two different drop in art making workshops
  • Light refreshments available in our onsite Arthurs Restaurant 1-3pm

In the Lookout (lower level) join guest artist instructor, Jade Wysotski from 1:30pm-2:30pm to create an adorable realistic kitten!

Working with black and white drawing media on toned paper, this piece will have a soft and realistic look. Participants will be provided with simple line art and use mark making techniques to communicate texture and form. This activity is suitable for all drawing abilities!

In the studio (lower level), participants are encouraged to make unique cards!  Create stamp printed leaves on a watercolour background. This workshop is supported by the Learning and Engagement team!

In Arthurs, enjoy light refreshments.

Join us at 1pm and 2pm for tours of our current exhibitions.

Seniors Programming has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Sienna for Seniors Foundation.

Upcoming Events

Workshops

Zine Machine Workshop

Aug 7, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

All spots for this workshop have been filled. In collaboration with Ruckus Art Collective and Zene Magazine, we will be hosting a zine-making workshop for youth ages 16-29! In this workshop, we will start with a brief introduction to zine history. Hayde from Zene Magazine will teach us the origins of zine-making and its importance […]

Special Events

RMG Friday: From the Ground Up

Aug 8, 2025, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join us for a mystical night of story telling and folk tales. From the Caribbean to Ireland, to India and beyond, be transported to a place of wonderment through a magical night of discovery. Performing artists from Durham Storytellers, Dianne Chandler, Kesha Christie, Enid De Coe, and Brenda Beck, will weave stories of magic that […]

Special Events

Seniors Art Competition and Exhibition 2025: Opening and Awards Reception

Aug 19, 2025, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Join us at 2:30pm for the opening reception of Adventure: Seniors Art Competition and Exhibition. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Novice, Hobby, and Open. This event is free and open to everyone. If there are ways we can support your participation, please contact Hannah at [email protected]. The Seniors Art Competition and Exhibition is […]