Join us to learn more about A.Y. Jackson’s career prior to the Group of Seven. Guest speaker, Margaret Rodgers, explores A.Y. Jackson within the framework of modern art—how he expressed an awareness of and engagement in what was happening in European art. Discover more about how he became the beloved painter of Canadian landscape and an advocate for Canadian art.
Guest speaker Margaret Rodgers is an artist, writer and curator. She was founder of The IRIS Group, taught at Durham and Centennial Colleges, and was Director/Curator at VAC Clarington. Rodgers is the author of Locating Alexandra (Toronto: ECW, 1995) and is published in various journals. She is an active member of The Women’s Art Association of Canada and the Writers’ Union of Canada.
Reception with refreshments: 6-7pm
Art Historical Lecture: 7-8pm
Free, Open to the Public, Registration encouraged.
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Upcoming Events
Special Events
May 10, 2025, 11:00 AM - May 11, 2025, 01:30 PM
We are so excited to welcome Dine & Style Catering and Events to host Mother’s Day Tea in Arthur’s. Join us for a delightful weekend to celebrate the mothers and caretakers in our lives, whomever they may be. Dine & Style will have a selection of food, and beverages, in a beautiful setting waiting for […]
Studio Class
May 11, 2025, 10:30 AM - May 11, 2025, 12:30 PM
This month we’ll be getting our hands muddy with clay! We are using clay to form coil pots, a popular method to create bowls and cups. 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 areas and […]
Talks & Tours
May 14, 2025, 01:00 PM - May 14, 2025, 02:30 PM
Join us at 1pm on May 14th for an artist-led tour of EMERGING VISIONS, an exhibition that presents thesis projects by the third-year graduating students of the Fine Arts Advanced program at Durham College. We welcome staff and students from Durham College and any members of the public who want to learn more about specific […]
