The Orillia Museum of Art & History hosts four new exhibits this fall
The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) is hosting four new exhibitions this fall.
Teachers and their enduring Impact:
The Legacy of José Salas
Runs until January 11
This exhibition honours the influential artist and educator José M. Salas, who inspired students during his tenure at Park Street Collegiate Institute. Featuring works by 10 artists whose lives he touched.
Artists featured: Holly Atkinson, Neville Clarke, Tanya Cunnington, Philip Hare, David Hawke, Juliana Hawke, Meg Leslie, Terez Mull, José Salas, Bewabon Shilling, Margie Vinkle-Morano.
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Orillia Then & Now
October 6 to May 3
This exhibition juxtaposes historic photographs of iconic Orillia sites with current images by Samantha Vessios, highlighting the evolution of Orillia and putting its history into context.
Owl Pen Revisited
A Solo Exhibition by Gillian Lowry
September 28 to January 18
Inspired by Lucille Oille’s relief prints from The Owl Pen, this exhibition explores rural landscapes and personal significance, inviting viewers to reflect on the connection between art and place.
Tradition Transformed
October 26 - January 18
In its 23rd year, this juried exhibition invites artists nationwide to reinterpret the Canadian landscape amidst contemporary challenges. Inspired by the legacy of Franklin Carmichael, a member of the Group of Seven and Orillia native, this exhibition showcases diverse artistic expressions.
Inclusion
The Stack Gallery, Orillia Recreation Centre
Continues until December
This exhibition, created in partnership with the City of Orillia, features local artists interpreting the theme of inclusion, prompting reflection on equal access and community engagement.
Featured Artists: Gaia Orion, Molly Farquharson, Carolyn Boyd, Enrique Bravo, Francy Forte, wendy cooper-parkinson.
OMAH is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The four exhibitions will be highlighted at a special reception on October 26.
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