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.
Sienna for Seniors Foundation
Upcoming Events
You’re invited to the RMG Garden Party! Join us in the RMG Backyard on Sunday, August 9, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM for a day of art, nature, live music, planting, pollinators, and community connection. Activities will be hosted by Oshawa Garden Club, who have also planted beautiful planters throughout the Backyard, including a […]
Experience the magic of outdoor story time at the art gallery! Through books, songs, games, and creative activities, storytellers from Oshawa Public Libraries will spark your imagination in The Backyard at the RMG! This event is free and no registration is required. Backyard Story Time at the RMG is hosted by, and offered in partnership […]
Join us at 2:30pm for the opening reception of That Summer: 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 […]
