Will McGarvey: Sticks and Stones

Orillia Museum of Art & History 30 Peter Street South, Orillia, Ontario

On my canvas, natural forms are broken down into shape, colour and texture. Images emerge, interpreting themes currently challenging society and the environment. When painting, I celebrate the energy felt when beholding the intrinsic beauty of our world, no matter how ugly or scary. Art engages and transforms me. Landscape, politics, culture and the environment are just a few topics of exploration in Sticks and Stones, a body of work that I have been focused on for the past four years.

–Will McGarvey

Jill Price: Unfurled

Orillia Museum of Art & History 30 Peter Street South, Orillia, Ontario

Drawing on narratives and word play based on animals hunted, trapped, and exchanged, Unfurled utilizes objects and materials held within OMAH’s historical collection, as well as objects created by Price, to discuss how the thriving abundance of animals led to the material wealth of their prime predators, human beings.

Welcome Home to Orillia

Orillia Museum of Art & History 30 Peter Street South, Orillia, Ontario

In our upcoming exhibit, “Welcome Home to Orillia,” we interviewed eleven individuals from six continents who immigrated to Orillia to ask them these questions.  Their incredible stories of resilience and courage in the face of changing circumstances will be displayed at OMAH, alongside some of the objects they chose to bring with them.  Come visit the museum to learn about the amazing stories of people living right here in our community.  “Welcome Home to Orillia,” coming soon to OMAH.

Recurring

Spooky Stroll

This October join your OMAH guide as they lead you around Orillia’s hair-raising, historical downtown.  Your guide will take you on a journey back in time to explore Orillia’s eerie past, including OMAH’s own jail cells.  And who knows? We may even meet some ghostly visitors!  This event is fun for all ages.  Tours are 1-hour in length.  Sign up for one of our time slots now.  

Recurring

“Monsterfy Yourself” Mask-Making Workshop

OMAH presents “Monsterfy Yourself!” a half-day Halloween-themed program for kids ages 5-11.  Join Cassy McKendry, a veteran prop-maker who specializes in monster props, as she guides the class through creating their very own monstrous disguise.  Students will spend the class creating a Halloween mask, decorating a trick or treat bag, and practicing for the big night by trick or treating around the museum, all of which will culminate in a spooky photoshoot.  You will not want to miss out on this ghoulishly good workshop!

Music for the Museum Matinee

St. Paul's Centre 62 Peter St. N, Orillia, ON, Canada

An enchanting afternoon of classical and popular pieces featuring pianist Jacquie Dancyger Arnold and clarinetist Hugh Coleman in support of the Orillia Museum of Art & History.
With Blair Bailey, MC, and special guests Ross Arnold, accordion and percussion, Laura Aylan-Parker, vocalist, and Gail Spencer, flute.

Music for the Museum Evening Performance

An enchanting evening of classical and popular pieces featuring pianist Jacquie Dancyger Arnold and clarinetist Hugh Coleman in support of the Orillia Museum of Art & History.
With Blair Bailey, MC, and special guests Ross Arnold, accordion and percussion, Laura Aylan-Parker, vocalist, and Gail Spencer, flute.

Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition: Tradition Transformed

This is OMAH’s 20th year hosting this juried exhibition that honours the legacy of Group of Seven member, Franklin Carmichael, who was born in Orillia in 1890. This year, Jurors Martha Reeve; Art Advisor and Deborah Farquharson; Interdisciplinary Artist, had the very tough task of sifting through submissions by almost 400 incredibly talented artists of all mediums from across Canada. After weeks of careful consideration the jury has selected 54 pieces from 53 artists. Tradition Transformed marks the ever-changing landscape in the artist’s mind, fulfilling the Group of Seven’s aim to create a uniquely Canadian identity. Introducing the artists of the 2021/2022 Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition: Tradition Transformed.

D. AHSÉN:NASE DOUGLAS: WE ARE STILL HERE!

Orillia Museum of Art & History 30 Peter Street South, Orillia, Ontario

November 5, 2021 - April 16, 2022We Are Still HereD. Ahsén:nase Douglas is a Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) painter, children's story book author, educator and urban NDN with roots in Kahnawà:ke Mohawk […]

Got the Time?

Saturday, November 6, 2021 - Wednesday, April 13 2022Got the Time?An exhibition all about clocks, clock-making and how Orillians have kept the time throughout our city’s history.  Come see some […]

Pottery Workshop with Rock Paper Poison

Join ceramic artist Bethany Scott for this “midday-make”, pottery painting workshop. Participants will each paint one supplied raw ceramic bowl while learning various underglazing techniques. After the workshop, Bethany will fire your bowl in her kiln. OMAH will contact you as soon as your one-of-a-kind bowl is ready to be picked up. All materials and light refreshments included.