Postcards from the Road

Last year the Touring and Collaborations Office funded some wonderful initiatives that were going on the road.  Here are some reports we thought we’d pass on.
Coordinated by Daphnée Nostrome 

Motus O Takes North Bay by Storm!
During the last week of March 2006, North Bay welcomed Motus O Dance Theatre for performances and workshops. Motus O brought out the best in the local dancers in a supportive and fun environment.
– Lisa Giandomenico, Education Outreach Coordinator, North Bay Capitol Centre

THE GROUP OF SEVEN PROJECT

Ontario Association of Art Galleries
In the spring of 2004, the Art Gallery of Ontario invited members of the Ontario Association of Art Galleries to participate in a province-wide festival marking the 85th anniversary of the first Group of Seven exhibition. More than 272,000 visitors saw the Group of Seven Project exhibitions across Ontario and more than 58,000 people participated in related art gallery education programs. 
– Demetra Christakos, Executive Director, Ontario Association of Art Galleries

Franklin Carmichael at the Art Gallery of Sudbury
the Art Gallery of Sudbury presented an exhibition of works by Franklin Carmichael as part of the Group of Seven project. The exhibition reflected on his experience in the northern region and captured the spirit of what makes it distinct.
– Celeste Scopelites, Director, Art Gallery of Sudbury

Lawren Harris: From Landscape into Abstraction
The 400,000 summer visitors to Stratford know what they want. They want the Group of Seven. Gallery Stratford decided to give them just that. Gallery Stratford organized an outreach campaign to members and the general public to rally support to “sit with Lawren Harris.” More than 100 volunteers sat with his works for three-hour shifts every day for three months.
– Jennifer Rudder, Executive Director, Gallery Stratford