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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OPG Family Day: Portrait Party

Feb 16, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This family day, explore the portraits in the exhibition Homage, then, join us to create your own! Your self-portrait will be weird and wacky. Start in the exhibition, Homage. Using a variety of cardboard shapes to assemble your portrait. Gluing the cardboard together to form a truly unique and wacky face. In the studio, add vibrant acrylic […]

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In Conversation: Scott Rogers and Cole Swanson

Feb 21, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

In the first of two events featuring artists Scott Rogers and Cole Swanson, this talk invites the artists to respond to the installation Mutualism (Fixed Assets) on view at the RMG until April 12, 2026. Building on Rogers’ interest in human-built infrastructures for the care and support of non-human beings, this work takes the form […]

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Opening Celebration: Haley Uyeda and Natural Curiosities

Feb 28, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Help us celebrate the opening of Haley Uyeda’s solo exhibition featuring new works from the artist’s residency at the gallery! We’re also celebrating a recently opened exhibition of floral and botanical art from the RMG’s permanent collection. Check out Natural Curiosities on Level 3! Artists and curators in attendance. Remarks begin at 1:30, followed by […]