Orillia Museum of Art and History

THE WITCH'S WORKSHOP
2022-10-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
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Saturday October 22, from 9:00am-12:00 or 1:00pm-4:00pm
For ages 5 – 12
This October 22, witches and wizards aged 5-12, are invited to join us at OMAH for a half-day, Halloween-themed event! We’ve transformed our studio into a spooky workshop, where our friendly witch will guide participants through various activities and crafts, and maybe even teach a few potion recipes, or magic spells!
Costumes are encouraged.
All materials will be provided.
COST
$25 ($20 for family membership holders*)

*When you purchase an OMAH family membership you will receive preferred pricing on all children and family programs. Click HERE to purchase a family membership today!

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PA DAY CAMP
2022-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
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Monday, October 24, 2022
For ages 5 – 12

Are you looking for something to entertain the kids while they’re out of school this PA Day? Look no further! OMAH hosts PA Day camps for students ages 5-12. Our camps are filled with exciting activities and engaging projects, all set within our historic museum. Join our fabulous instructor for this Spooktacular Halloween-themed day. Students will love PA Days at OMAH.
All materials will be provided.
Camper drop off: 8:45 am – 9:00 am
Camper pick up: 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
COST
FAMILY MEMBERS = $35GENERAL = $40
Please note that information about your child will be collected upon registration confirmation (sent via email). If you have any questions about this, send an email to The Operations Coordinator: visitors@orilliamuseum.org

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SPOOKY STROLL
2022-10-26 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
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Wednesday, October 26, 2021, Tours start at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Fun for all ages
On Wednesday October 26, join us for a “Spooky Stroll” through downtown Orillia’s eerie past. On this guided walking tour, we’ll embark on a journey through the Halloween-y happenings that have occurred right here in our own city. We’ll visit the locations of strange deaths, mysterious passageways, and occurrences that can’t be easily explained away. And who knows? We may just be visited by some ghosts of Orillia past.
COST
Adults: $10 ($9 for members)
Children and seniors: $5 ($4.50 for members)

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Music and Mocktails in the Museum
2022-10-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) and 1 more date
OMAH is hosting a unique new event that will bring emerging musicians to the museum for an evening of live entertainment and refreshing mocktails developed by mixologist and museum assistant Mikenna Richardson.
Music and Mocktails kicks off on Thursday, September 29, 2022 with Jamie Drake and the Thunderstealers.

Admission and participation is free and guests of all ages are encouraged to attend. This is a great chance to decompress after a day of work or school with your friends or family.
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Quarantours
2022-10-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-17 13:00 - 14:00 UTC and 4 more dates | OMAH Online
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History Speaker Series

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The Orillia Museum of Art 8 History Presents: Quarantours
Take a guided Zoom tour through photographs of some of the OMAH collection’s greatest hidden treasures. Your guide will discuss an array of artifacts from both the art and the history collection. Through Zoom’s chat feature, participants can ask questions of their guide white exploring the collection via slideshow.
Quarantours are available for private group bookings in addition to the public tour which runs every Saturday at 1:00PM.
Registration is required in advance for this program. Private Group Tours: $10 per person ($7 for members) (must have at least 10 people to book).
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Public Tours: $7 per link ($5 for members)To book click the button Or call us at (705) 326-2159

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Watercolour landscapes inspired by Franklin Carmichael’s Old Barns Miner’s Bay
2022-11-02 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
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To coincide with this year’s Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition: Tradition Transformed, please join your instructor, Anita Leeman for a beginners guide to watercolour painting inspired by Franklin Carmichael’s watercolour, Old Barns Miner’s Bay. After learning about different techniques and colour mixing, participants will leave with their own watercolour landscape. Light snacks and refreshments are included.

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PRICE $25 +HST Members / $30 +HST for General

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OMAH’s programs are run on a cost recovery basis. Please note that we reserve the right to cancel this program if minimal registrant numbers are not met.

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2022 Carmichael Art History Lecture - Jackson’s Wars: A.Y. Jackson, The Great War and the Birth of the Group of Seven
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
VIRTUAL TICKETS: $10

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PA Day Camp (November)
2022-11-18 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
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Friday, November 18, 2022

For ages 5 – 12

Are you looking for something to entertain the kids while they’re out of school this PA Day? Look no further! OMAH hosts PA Day camps for students ages 5-12. Our camps are filled with exciting activities and engaging projects, all set within our historic museum. Join our fabulous instructor for this day which is all about Fabulous Fall Fun. Students will love PA Days at OMAH.
All materials will be provided.
Camper drop off: 8:45 am – 9:00 am
Camper pick up: 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
COST
FAMILY MEMBERS = $35GENERAL = $40
Please note that information about your child will be collected upon registration confirmation (sent via email). If you have any questions about this, send an email to The Operations Coordinator: visitors@orilliamuseum.org

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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2022 Orillia Regional Arts & Heritage Awards
2022-11-23 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
The Orillia & District Arts Council (ODAC), Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) and the City of Orillia’s Business Development, Culture and Tourism Department are pleased to announce the nominees for the 2022 Orillia Regional Arts & Heritage Awards.
The awards were established to recognize the valuable contribution that educators, historians, and event organizers and supporters make to the vibrancy of our communities. On November 23, 2022, at the fourth annual Orillia Regional Arts & Heritage (ORAH) Awards, the sector will come together in person, as well as a livestreamed event, to celebrate its achievements and honour this year’s nominees.
This year’s winners will be announced and celebrated on November 23 at the Orillia Regional Arts & Heritage Awards Night. The Gala Awards Night will be at the Orillia Opera House. This will be a red-carpet gala, complete with paparazzi, (so put on your fancy clothes) starting at 6 p.m. with appetizers, music and a cash bar in the Green Room. The awards ceremony will start at 7 p.m, upstairs in the Lightfoot Auditorium.
Everyone is invited, no tickets or admission fees. The awards will also be livestreamed on the OMAH YouTube channel. The awards are proudly sponsored by eCapital.
Come join and celebrate this vibrant sector in our region!
And the nominees are…

Education in the Arts, Culture and Heritage Award recognizes an educator, not necessarily a teacher by profession, whose knowledge and teaching skills inspire others to pursue their interest in the arts and heritage.
Nominees: Jessica Allen, Steph Dunn, Kate Hilliard, Errol Lee, Meg Leslie, Jayne Poolton-Turvey, and Rick Purcell.
Emerging Artist Award recognizes an individual of any age who is in the early years (under five years) of launching a career in the arts. Nominees can be pursuing any genre of art including, but not limited to, visual arts, performance arts, literary arts and many more.
Nominees: Richie Benson, Jordyn Nancy Greer, Raune-Lea Marshall, and M Nowick-Rigelhof.
Heritage: Restoration, Renovation and Publication Award recognizes an individual or group who brought to life regional history through a physical restoration or creation of a permanent public record.
Nominees: Orillia Heritage Centre; Orillia OPP Museum; Lori Oschefski and her work for British Home Children; and Jim Ostler Contracting for the Old Firehall.
Event in the Arts, Culture and Heritage Award recognizes an individual, organization, or corporation for their part in organizing a single or annual event that showcases the region’s creative talent or cultural heritage.
Nominees: Art Trees of Oro-Medonte; and the Mariposa Folk Festival.
Qennefer Browne Achievement Award recognizes an individual or group of individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of their community. It was named in honour of Qennefer Browne, who gave much of herself to support both arts and heritage organizations within the region.
Nominees: Mike Rothwell, and Doreen Uren Simmons.

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Linoblock Holiday Cards inspired by Franklin Carmichael’s Hand-designed Christmas Cards
2022-12-07 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
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For this holiday inspired Midday-Make, please join printmaker Xavier Fernandes for a beginners guide to lino block printing. For inspiration, participants will get an up-close and personal viewing of Franklin Carmichael’s hand-designed Christmas cards from OMAH’s permanent collection. Participants will learn about different types of printmaking including lino block printing and leave with their own printed holiday card. Light snacks and refreshments are included.

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PRICE $25 +HST Members / $30 +HST for General

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Merry at the Museum
2022-12-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
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Join us for an evening of Holiday cheer! On Thursday December 8 from 5-7p.m., OMAH is open late to celebrate the festive season with you. Drop by with your family, friends or loved ones for take home Holiday-themed crafts, hot drinks, a chance to see our gorgeous exhibitions up close, and more.

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