November 4 – 28
Proudly Presenting our Permanent Collection 2009 Biennial Exhibit
Selections from our Permanent Collection fill the Gallery. All other works from our Collection of over 200 works of art are on display, every day, in the Virtual Gallery, which is located in the gallery.
Snowslip by Jack Reid (1925-2009)
Extraordinary art teacher, internationally renowned watercolourist. Author of instructional art books. Work gift of Nellie King, 1978, Pollock Gallery
Spiritual Merman 1977 by Norval Morrisseau (1932-2007)
Interpreter of Ojibway legends, influenced by native artist. Member of Royal Canadian Academy of Art, 1970. Work gift of Nellie King, 1978 Pollock Gallery
Landscape by Frederick Sproston Challener (1869- 1959)
Studied with G.A. Reid, Worked for Canadian War Memorials Taught a Central Tech. in Toronto and Ontario College of Art. Work gift of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, 1978 from Yaneff Gallery.
Rapids on an Unknown River by Maurice Haycock- (1900 -1988)
Artisit, Geologist, Explorer, Member of Arctic Institute of North America. Received many honours for mineral exploration, music and art. Work gift of Claude Howse- 1987.
Poplar Grove 1954 by Alfred Joseph Casson (1898 - 1992)
Youngest member of the Group of Seven - Joined in 1926. Buried on grounds of McMichael Canadian Gallery. Work purchased by the Lindsay Art Guild and gifted to The Lindsay Gallery in 1962, Robert Gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 5th, 7-8:30 p.m.
Exhibit Patron
Garry James - ScotiaMcLeod, Peterborough and Fidelity Investments
Mary Jeffery-President and Sheila Mayville-Co-Curator thank our Exhibit Patron, Garry James.
Exhibit Curated by Sheila Mayville and Janet Smith
Sheila Mayville, Co-Curator of the Permanent Collection