Monthly Archives: October 2010

Close encounters at KW|AG

Posted on October 29, 2010 by The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery

KW|AG’s co-op student Marina channeled her own Close Encounter in anticipation of tonight’s free screening of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Although created in our kitchen, Marina’s interpretation of the popular locale was quite authentic. Continue reading →

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A virtual tour of Kitchener’s public art

Posted on October 25, 2010 by The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery

Have you come across one of Kitchener’s many public art installations and wondered about its origins and story? Developed for Magnetic North Theatre Festival, presented by the City of Kitchener and KW|AG and created by artist educator Nicholas Rees, this … Continue reading →

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Supporting art in style

Posted on October 22, 2010 by The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery

It was really, really hard to go home empty handed at last night’s Black & Gold Gala. Between the swish weekend packages, gift certificates and wonderful art on offer, the evening was a blissful retreat into retail therapy and, as … Continue reading →

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Coffee, soil and squash – the closing of Product of Eden

Posted on October 21, 2010 by The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery

On October 2nd, fans congregated to say good-bye to Product of Eden, a temporary outdoor exhibition by local artist Mary Catherine Newcomb. Featuring squash that were nurtured from seeds into baby-like creatures, Product of Eden saw Mary Catherine tending her … Continue reading →

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The Cultural Exchange: a review

Posted on October 21, 2010 by The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery

Last night’s Cultural Exchange at THEMUSEUM was a success with over 50 attendees. Candidates vying for regional council or wards 9 or 10 each presented a 3 minute speech, then joined  one of the 10 + tables for a 3 … Continue reading →

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Edward Burtynsky: MOCCA 2011 Award Winner

Posted on October 19, 2010 by The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery

In 1985 Edward Burtynsky held his first solo show at KW|AG. Today he was named the biennial 2011 MOCCA Award in Contemporary Art Winner. Although not formally presented until April , the award celebrates Burtynsky’s “extraordinary body of photography that … Continue reading →

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Wendy Guymer-Tutt on sci-fi, Bambi and escapism

Posted on October 19, 2010 by The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery

Wendy Guymer-Tutt, one half of the Princess Cinemas team and a film studies scholar, talks to us about sci-fi, Bambi and escapism in advance of her introduction of KW|AG’s October 29th screening of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. What … Continue reading →

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Inspiring support

Posted on October 18, 2010 by The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery

This week the Gallery is gearing up for Thursday’s annual Black & Gold Gala. Every available nook and cranny is stuffed with live and silent auction items, programs, signs and boxes temptingly deemed as off limits. The Gala steering committee, … Continue reading →

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It’s like speed dating, with real issues

Posted on October 15, 2010 by The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery

THEMUSEUM will host A Cultural Exchange with Regional Candidates from Kitchener and Ward 10 for an informal discussion of arts and culture on October 20th at 7 pm. Ten candidates have confirmed along with a stellar panel of special guests … Continue reading →

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KW|AG’s Catalogue Sale

Posted on October 15, 2010 by The Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery

It’s our first time (that we can remember) and we are excited! Join us on Saturday Nov 20th from 12-5 p.m. for fantastic deals on our in stock exhibition catalogues – just in time for the gift-giving season. Image: exhibition … Continue reading →

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