BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Orillia Museum of Art and History - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Orillia Museum of Art and History X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Orillia Museum of Art and History REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164617 CREATED:20250911T125926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T125927Z UID:10000661-1759320000-1759327200@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Oil Painting with Carolyn Boyd DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/oil-painting-with-carolyn-boyd/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/915B86DB-86B1-4D2C-8988-1E2B0BE8AE86-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251002T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251002T180000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164617 CREATED:20250925T163902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T164314Z UID:10000672-1759424400-1759428000@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:After School Art Program DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Program with Gillian Lowry\nThursdays 5-6 pmSeptember 25 – October 16\nPublic: $125.00 +HST \nFamily Members: $100.00 +HST \nUnleash your creativity this school year! In this new after-school program\, children will explore a variety of art forms\, including drawing\, painting\, sculpting\, and printmaking. This four week program allows students to experiment with different materials and techniques\, learning how to express their ideas in unique and imaginative ways. \nGuided by local artist\, Gillian Lowry\, children will build the foundations of their artistic skills. Each week offers something new\, from brushstrokes on canvas to carving clay and experimenting with form and texture. \nThis program is perfect for young artists ages six to 10 who want to begin their art journey! \n  \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor:\nGillian Lowry is a multidisciplinary artist\, working in illustration\, printmaking\, painting and writing. She studied Studio Art and Geography at The University of Guelph and graduated on the Deans List with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours)\, receiving the Printmaking Award and the top prize in Sculpture at the 2006 Juried Art Show. \nGillian’s writing and artwork have been published in North Simcoe Life\, and Blank Spaces Magazine. Her work often draws on nature and the environment for inspiration. \nGillian’s latest print show\, The Owl Pen Revisited\, ran from September 2024 to January 2025 at The Orillia Museum of Art and History. She has also shown in Stack Gallery in Orillia\, and The One of a Kind Show in Toronto. She has also been involved in multiple outdoor public art pieces as part of Street’s Alive in Orillia\, Ontario. \n \n \n \n \n \n Not a Member? Join today to save on classes! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/after-school-art-program/2025-10-02/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AFTER-SCHOOL-PROGRAM-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164617 CREATED:20250613T134313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T134317Z UID:10000654-1759575600-1768665600@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:John Gould: Travels of the Body and Mind DESCRIPTION:October 4\, 2025 – January 17\, 2026Reception: October 25\, 2025 | 1 – 3 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n john gould: travels of the mind and body\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  John Gould\, sketch on paper.  Image courtesy of the estate of John Gould. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Gould (1929-2010) was a master draftsman\, acclaimed jazz musician\, and filmmaker who made several short films based on his drawings. He travelled to Japan\, Mexico\, Peru and Spain\, where he spent his time sketching the local people in cafes and markets.  Travels of the Mind and Body is an exhibition of these sketches along with works from the artist’s imagination. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OTHER EXHIBITIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllExhibition CurrentExhibition PastExhibition Upcoming\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Icons & Alter Egos: Heroes\, Villains\, and Everything In-BetweenExhibition Upcoming \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Arts ShowcaseExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n From Hand to Heirloom: The Art of CraftExhibition Upcoming \n \n \n \n \n \n Face to FaceExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n 29th Annual International Women’s Day Art ShowExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Made in OrilliaExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Tradition TransformedExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Yours to Uncover: An Ontario Road Trip | Peter Fyfe and John NottenExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n John Gould: Travels of the Mind and BodyExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Voices Through Time: A Mariposa JourneyExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracing Places: Advertising in OrilliaExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Orillia: Then & NowExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 28th Annual International Women’s Day Art ShowExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA LANDSCAPESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE SEVEN GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS: AT THE ORILLIA RECREATION CENTREExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n A Collection-Inspired Exhibition: Four Seasons in OrilliaExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Gordon Lightfoot: Turning Back the PagesExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Perspectives Through Their EyesExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Heritage in Hues: Orillia’s Story Through TextilesExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Loup Garou & Mocassins | Nathalie BertinExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Behold a Man Who is a Bean | Harley DuckExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n OWL PEN REVISITED | GILLIAN LOWRYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TEACHERS AND THEIR ENDURING IMPACT | JOSE SALASExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n INCLUSION: AT THE STACK GALLERYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EVERYONE HAS A STORY: TALES OF A COMMUNITYExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n THE PROCESS INFORMS ME | JEANETTE LUCHESEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n PAWTRAITSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REFLECTIONS OF OUR ROOTSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BACKRA BLUID | STACEY TYRELLExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE TEENAGE ZEITGEIST: At the Stack GalleryExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SYBILExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 27TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY INTERNATIONAL ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REGENT PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADE 6/7 GARDEN DESIGN PROGRAMExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ROBYN RENNIE: SEEING BEYONDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Grant’s Legacy: Capturing Orillia’s History on FilmExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n WRITING IN THE ROOM: ORILLIA’S LITERARY LEGACYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n FRIENDSHIP REDISCOVEREDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n A COLLECTION INSPIRED EXHIBITION: A CLOSE UP ON CARMICHAELExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 50 YEARS OF MARIPOSA ARTS THEATREExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n STEEPED IN HISTORYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n JENNIFER ZARDO: HOME SWEET HOMEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TED FULLERTON: THE SERPENT’S EGGExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n HOMAGE by Donald StuartExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ELIZABETH WYN WOODExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 26TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n RENEWAL: At the Stack GalleryExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BEYOND THE FENCE: Christine Mack and David HillExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n GREAT TAIT: The True Story of Orillia’s First MillionaireExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE MACKINAW JACKET: A Canadian Folk CostumeExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEWS OF ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE MAN WHO COULD FLY; THE GIRL WHO FLIES IN HER DREAMS BY SYLVIA TESORIExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EYEING MEDUSA: Amanta ScottExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EYEING OMAH’S COLLECTIONExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BURNER HERZOG: Gary Blundell and Victoria WardExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CONVERSATIONS: 150th Anniversary of the Ontario Society of ArtistsExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL POP-UP EXHIBITExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n RETURN TO SENDERExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 25th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REFLECTIONS OF OURSELVESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n AMY BAGSHAW: ART INTERRUPTIONSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n FROM MARBLES TO MINECRAFT: A CENTURY OF CHILDHOODExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n COLOUR WITH A UExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n GOT THE TIME?Exhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n JILL PRICE: UNFURLEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n WILL MCGARVEY: STICKS AND STONESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n AT RISK: TRACEY LAWKOExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SHE SHOOTS\, SHE SCORESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEWS FROM A CANOEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n WELCOME HOME TO ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n D. AHSÉN:NASE DOUGLAS: WE ARE STILL HERE!Exhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n DYING MATTERS:REFLECTIONS OF GROWTH THROUGH GRIEFExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SUMMER ON THE LAKEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE HISTORY OF ORILLIA IN 50 ARTEFACTSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE ORILLIA POLICE AND THE SIR SAMUEL STEELE MEMORIAL BUILDINGExhibition Past URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/john-gould-travels-of-the-body-and-mind/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/John-Gould-Image-for-Promo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T180000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250925T163902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T164314Z UID:10000673-1760029200-1760032800@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:After School Art Program DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Program with Gillian Lowry\nThursdays 5-6 pmSeptember 25 – October 16\nPublic: $125.00 +HST \nFamily Members: $100.00 +HST \nUnleash your creativity this school year! In this new after-school program\, children will explore a variety of art forms\, including drawing\, painting\, sculpting\, and printmaking. This four week program allows students to experiment with different materials and techniques\, learning how to express their ideas in unique and imaginative ways. \nGuided by local artist\, Gillian Lowry\, children will build the foundations of their artistic skills. Each week offers something new\, from brushstrokes on canvas to carving clay and experimenting with form and texture. \nThis program is perfect for young artists ages six to 10 who want to begin their art journey! \n  \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor:\nGillian Lowry is a multidisciplinary artist\, working in illustration\, printmaking\, painting and writing. She studied Studio Art and Geography at The University of Guelph and graduated on the Deans List with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours)\, receiving the Printmaking Award and the top prize in Sculpture at the 2006 Juried Art Show. \nGillian’s writing and artwork have been published in North Simcoe Life\, and Blank Spaces Magazine. Her work often draws on nature and the environment for inspiration. \nGillian’s latest print show\, The Owl Pen Revisited\, ran from September 2024 to January 2025 at The Orillia Museum of Art and History. She has also shown in Stack Gallery in Orillia\, and The One of a Kind Show in Toronto. She has also been involved in multiple outdoor public art pieces as part of Street’s Alive in Orillia\, Ontario. \n \n \n \n \n \n Not a Member? Join today to save on classes! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/after-school-art-program/2025-10-09/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AFTER-SCHOOL-PROGRAM-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T180000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250925T163902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T164314Z UID:10000674-1760634000-1760637600@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:After School Art Program DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Program with Gillian Lowry\nThursdays 5-6 pmSeptember 25 – October 16\nPublic: $125.00 +HST \nFamily Members: $100.00 +HST \nUnleash your creativity this school year! In this new after-school program\, children will explore a variety of art forms\, including drawing\, painting\, sculpting\, and printmaking. This four week program allows students to experiment with different materials and techniques\, learning how to express their ideas in unique and imaginative ways. \nGuided by local artist\, Gillian Lowry\, children will build the foundations of their artistic skills. Each week offers something new\, from brushstrokes on canvas to carving clay and experimenting with form and texture. \nThis program is perfect for young artists ages six to 10 who want to begin their art journey! \n  \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor:\nGillian Lowry is a multidisciplinary artist\, working in illustration\, printmaking\, painting and writing. She studied Studio Art and Geography at The University of Guelph and graduated on the Deans List with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours)\, receiving the Printmaking Award and the top prize in Sculpture at the 2006 Juried Art Show. \nGillian’s writing and artwork have been published in North Simcoe Life\, and Blank Spaces Magazine. Her work often draws on nature and the environment for inspiration. \nGillian’s latest print show\, The Owl Pen Revisited\, ran from September 2024 to January 2025 at The Orillia Museum of Art and History. She has also shown in Stack Gallery in Orillia\, and The One of a Kind Show in Toronto. She has also been involved in multiple outdoor public art pieces as part of Street’s Alive in Orillia\, Ontario. \n \n \n \n \n \n Not a Member? Join today to save on classes! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/after-school-art-program/2025-10-16/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AFTER-SCHOOL-PROGRAM-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250925T165413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165417Z UID:10000728-1760783400-1760794200@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:The Human Form DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form\n6 – Week Session. \nSaturday\, October 18 – November 22\, 2025 | 10:30 – 1:30 PM.\nMembers: $110.00 +HST \nPublic: $135.00 +HST \nDrop in day sessions (first come\, first served – please call in advance to see if there are any spots available)\nDrop-in Members: $20.00 +HST \nDrop-in Public: $25.00 +HST \nPlease join your instructor\, artist Kathryn Kaiser for OMAH’s 6-week life drawing class exploring the human form.  Using nude and costumed models\, participants will learn gesture drawing\, anatomy\, proportions and mass while trying different mediums such as charcoal\, paint\, ink and mixed media.  Lessons also include using your non-dominant hand to draw\, two-handed drawing techniques and blind contour drawings. Materials are not included. \n No experience is necessary.  OMAH welcomes drop-ins for single classes\, but please note space is limited. \nPlease note that our programs run on a cost recovery basis\, which means that minimum numbers must be met in order to run these programs.  OMAH reserves the right to cancel our programs if minimums are not met so register early and register often! \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor:\n\n\nKathryn Kaiser attended University of Lethbridge\, where she studied Fine Arts\, Psychology and Aboriginal Studies. As a young teen she was awarded scholarships to The Alberta College of Art and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Painting was always a part of her life. \n\n\n\n\nAs an adult\, she has pursued her creative passion by taking classes and workshops and otherwise expanding her talents and experience wherever and whenever she is able. Her creative influences are mainly expressive figurative artists like Jenny Savillle\, Peter Doig\, John Hartman and Chris Gwaltney. \nKathryn has been involved in various projects promoting artists and their work\, as well as humanitarian work with refugees and new Canadians. Kathryn does architectural renderings for various design\, architectural and landscaping companies. She has been active in the Orillia Streets Alive (street art) project for the past few years and has enjoyed it immensely. Public and street art holds a growing interest for her. \n\n\n\n\nTeaching is another one of Kathryn’s accomplishments and treasures. It is an honour to encourage others to overcome their apprehension\, enabling them to open to the process and express themselves creatively. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Not a Member? Join today to save on classes! \nPlease note cancellation requests received at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the program start date will receive a full-refund. Cancellation requests received less than 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the program are non-refundable. Any program cancelled by the Orillia Museum of Art & History will be fully refunded regardless of the time of cancellation.  \nFor more information about our refund/cancellation policy\, click HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW MORE MIDDAY MAKES\n \n \n \n \n \n All2024 Midday MakesMIDDAY MAKES\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hopping Hares with Ingi GouldMIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n Encaustic Seasonal Cards with Francy Forte2024 Midday Makes\, MIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/the-human-form/2025-10-18/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Untitled-design-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250911T130447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T130452Z UID:10000664-1761296400-1761321600@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:PA Day Camps DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/pa-day-camps/2025-10-24/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Website-Promo-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250925T165413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165417Z UID:10000729-1761388200-1761399000@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:The Human Form DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form\n6 – Week Session. \nSaturday\, October 18 – November 22\, 2025 | 10:30 – 1:30 PM.\nMembers: $110.00 +HST \nPublic: $135.00 +HST \nDrop in day sessions (first come\, first served – please call in advance to see if there are any spots available)\nDrop-in Members: $20.00 +HST \nDrop-in Public: $25.00 +HST \nPlease join your instructor\, artist Kathryn Kaiser for OMAH’s 6-week life drawing class exploring the human form.  Using nude and costumed models\, participants will learn gesture drawing\, anatomy\, proportions and mass while trying different mediums such as charcoal\, paint\, ink and mixed media.  Lessons also include using your non-dominant hand to draw\, two-handed drawing techniques and blind contour drawings. Materials are not included. \n No experience is necessary.  OMAH welcomes drop-ins for single classes\, but please note space is limited. \nPlease note that our programs run on a cost recovery basis\, which means that minimum numbers must be met in order to run these programs.  OMAH reserves the right to cancel our programs if minimums are not met so register early and register often! \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor:\n\n\nKathryn Kaiser attended University of Lethbridge\, where she studied Fine Arts\, Psychology and Aboriginal Studies. As a young teen she was awarded scholarships to The Alberta College of Art and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Painting was always a part of her life. \n\n\n\n\nAs an adult\, she has pursued her creative passion by taking classes and workshops and otherwise expanding her talents and experience wherever and whenever she is able. Her creative influences are mainly expressive figurative artists like Jenny Savillle\, Peter Doig\, John Hartman and Chris Gwaltney. \nKathryn has been involved in various projects promoting artists and their work\, as well as humanitarian work with refugees and new Canadians. Kathryn does architectural renderings for various design\, architectural and landscaping companies. She has been active in the Orillia Streets Alive (street art) project for the past few years and has enjoyed it immensely. Public and street art holds a growing interest for her. \n\n\n\n\nTeaching is another one of Kathryn’s accomplishments and treasures. It is an honour to encourage others to overcome their apprehension\, enabling them to open to the process and express themselves creatively. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Not a Member? Join today to save on classes! \nPlease note cancellation requests received at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the program start date will receive a full-refund. Cancellation requests received less than 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the program are non-refundable. Any program cancelled by the Orillia Museum of Art & History will be fully refunded regardless of the time of cancellation.  \nFor more information about our refund/cancellation policy\, click HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW MORE MIDDAY MAKES\n \n \n \n \n \n All2024 Midday MakesMIDDAY MAKES\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hopping Hares with Ingi GouldMIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n Encaustic Seasonal Cards with Francy Forte2024 Midday Makes\, MIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/the-human-form/2025-10-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Untitled-design-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250613T142229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T142233Z UID:10000655-1761390000-1768060800@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Tradition Transformed DESCRIPTION:October 25\, 2025 – January 10\, 2026Reception: October 25\, 2025 | 1 – 3 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n TRADITION TRANSFORMED\n  \nAnnual Juried Landscape Exhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 participating artist Claire Domitric\, Everchanging Lands. Watercolour and ink on Stone paper (Mineral paper)\, 20”x28”\, 2022. \n \n Call for Tradition Transformed Submissions\n \n Conditions for Submission\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our vast and varied landscape is as unique and diverse as the people who inhabit\, traverse\, or envision it.   This year\, in conjunction with the exhibition John Gould: Travels of the Body and Mind running concurrently at OMAH\, we invite participants to consider the theme of travel or daydreaming in relation to the Canadian Landscape.  \nNow in its 24th year\, this annual juried exhibition was created in recognition of Franklin Carmichael\, a renowned landscape artist and member of the Group of Seven\, who was born in Orillia. Inspired by Northern Ontario’s natural beauty\, Carmichael often travelled there to capture the landscape in watercolours\, his preferred medium. This exhibition invites artists from across Canada to reinterpret the Canadian landscape through their chosen medium—including\, but not limited to\, drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, photography\, and media arts. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional Information\n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Fee\n \n \n \n \n \n There is an application fee of $40 (plus HST) per submission.  Artists can submit up to 3 times\, $40 (plus HST) each submission\, one image for each entry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n Submission Details\n \n \n \n \n \n Submission Deadline: Friday August 22\, 2025 by midnightJury Results: The final week of September \n \n \n \n \n \n Jurors\n \n \n \n \n \n Carol-Ann Ryan\n \n \n \n \n \n Visual arts professional and former Public Art Coordinator for the City of Barrie\, with past roles at AGO\, MOCA Toronto\, MacLaren Art Centre\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Vincent\n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed Toronto-based artist with exhibitions across Canada\, the U.S.\, and the U.K.\, represented by Christie Contemporary and other leading galleries. \n \n \n \n \n \n Accepted Artwork\n \n \n \n \n \n Terms and Conditions: \n\nAccepted artworks must be received by OMAH on or by Monday October 20\, 2025 between 10am-4pm.  If you cannot deliver your artwork during this window\, please ship your artwork to OMAH and ensure that it arrives by Friday October 17\, 2025.  \n\nAddress to: Tanya Cunnington℅ the Orillia Museum of Art and History30 Peter Street S\, Orillia ONL3V 5A9  \n\nA printed or clearly written identification label that includes Artist\, Title\, Date\, Medium\, Dimensions\, and Price must accompany artwork.\nTransportation of artworks to and from OMAH\, and costs related to this transportation are the responsibility of the artist(s)\nArtwork that was shipped to the exhibition will be shipped back to the artist upon the completion of the exhibition at the artist’s expense via Canada Post\, unless otherwise specified.  \nArtwork must arrive display-ready with appropriate hardware. Two-dimensional work must be ready to hang. Photographs should be professionally mounted and/or framed. OMAH reserves the right to refuse work if it arrives in a condition unsuitable for presentation in a museum gallery setting.\nAccepted entries must remain on display until the final day of the exhibition\, Saturday\, January 10\, 2026.\nArtworks must be removed from OMAH on Monday\, January 12\, 2026\, between 10am – 4pm.  If you cannot pick up your artwork at this time\, please contact Tanya Cunninton\, OMAH’s Arts Programming Coordinator prior to the closing date of this exhibition to make other arrangements.  \nAfter Monday\, January 12\, 2026\, artworks are no longer insured by OMAH.\nRecipients of prizes will be announced at the reception\, Saturday\, October 25\, 2025.\nPrizes must be accepted as awarded.\nAny sales of artwork are to be divided: 60% to the artist\, 40% to OMAH.\n Jurying will be conducted through electronic submissions. Successful candidates will then be notified by email late-September.  At that time\, candidates will be invited to submit supplemental information for consideration for The Kevin J. Batchelor Emerging Artist Award.  This is subject to change. The Jurors’ Prize recipient will be determined by the Jurors.\nOMAH allows visitors to take photographs in the museum. If artists do not want their work photographed\, they must inform the Museum in writing. In most cases\, and to the extent that enforcement is reasonable and possible\, OMAH will attempt to accommodate the artist’s request.\nOMAH retains the right to use artist’s images for promotional purposes related to the current and future iterations of Tradition Transformed.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prizes\n \n \n \n \n \n Jurors' Prize\n \n \n \n \n \n $1\,500\n \n \n \n \n \n Juror’s Prize is awarded to the artist who best exemplifies the qualities that Franklin Carmichael found ideal\, incorporating diversity in their work\, using an impressionistic style\, and remaining sophisticated in their depictions of the various landscapes in our geography.  The recipient of this award should visibly be embracing\, challenging or addressing existing approaches to Canadian landscapes. \n \n \n \n \n \n Kevin J. Batchelor Emerging Artist Award\n \n \n \n \n \n $1\,000\n \n \n \n \n \n This year marks the 10th year of this award\, which has been graciously funded by the Batchelor family upon the passing of arts advocate Kevin J. Batchelor in 2015. Batchelor was a local music teacher and artist.  \nThe Kevin J. Batchelor Emerging Artist Award will be given to an emerging artist* working in either one of the 2-D mediums such as painting\, drawing or mixed media (photography excluded) and will be selected by the Batchelor family. \n \n \n \n \n \n NEW: The Philip Jackman Photography Prize\n \n \n \n \n \n $500\n \n \n \n \n \n This year marks the inaugural year of this award.  Philip was a photographer\, graphic designer and editor  for The Globe and Mail.  Philip passed away in 2022. \nThe Philip Jackman Photography Prize will be given annually to an artist working in photography\, be it digital or print\, and will be selected by the Jackman family. \n \n \n \n \n \n Norma Duggan Award\n \n \n \n \n \n $250\n \n \n \n \n \n This award is presented annually for a  landscape which exemplifies a uniqueness of artistic vision and creative approach and is executed with excellence.  Norma Duggan was an Ontario based artist who loved painting the Ontario landscape.  Eligible artworks include non-digital painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, mixed-media and collage works created by artists who are not enrolled as full-or part-time art students. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OTHER EXHIBITIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllExhibition CurrentExhibition PastExhibition Upcoming\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Icons & Alter Egos: Heroes\, Villains\, and Everything In-BetweenExhibition Upcoming \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Arts ShowcaseExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n From Hand to Heirloom: The Art of CraftExhibition Upcoming \n \n \n \n \n \n Face to FaceExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n 29th Annual International Women’s Day Art ShowExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Made in OrilliaExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Tradition TransformedExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Yours to Uncover: An Ontario Road Trip | Peter Fyfe and John NottenExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n John Gould: Travels of the Mind and BodyExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Voices Through Time: A Mariposa JourneyExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracing Places: Advertising in OrilliaExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Orillia: Then & NowExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 28th Annual International Women’s Day Art ShowExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA LANDSCAPESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE SEVEN GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS: AT THE ORILLIA RECREATION CENTREExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n A Collection-Inspired Exhibition: Four Seasons in OrilliaExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Gordon Lightfoot: Turning Back the PagesExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Perspectives Through Their EyesExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Heritage in Hues: Orillia’s Story Through TextilesExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Loup Garou & Mocassins | Nathalie BertinExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Behold a Man Who is a Bean | Harley DuckExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n OWL PEN REVISITED | GILLIAN LOWRYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TEACHERS AND THEIR ENDURING IMPACT | JOSE SALASExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n INCLUSION: AT THE STACK GALLERYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EVERYONE HAS A STORY: TALES OF A COMMUNITYExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n THE PROCESS INFORMS ME | JEANETTE LUCHESEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n PAWTRAITSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REFLECTIONS OF OUR ROOTSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BACKRA BLUID | STACEY TYRELLExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE TEENAGE ZEITGEIST: At the Stack GalleryExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SYBILExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 27TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY INTERNATIONAL ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REGENT PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADE 6/7 GARDEN DESIGN PROGRAMExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ROBYN RENNIE: SEEING BEYONDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Grant’s Legacy: Capturing Orillia’s History on FilmExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n WRITING IN THE ROOM: ORILLIA’S LITERARY LEGACYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n FRIENDSHIP REDISCOVEREDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n A COLLECTION INSPIRED EXHIBITION: A CLOSE UP ON CARMICHAELExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 50 YEARS OF MARIPOSA ARTS THEATREExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n STEEPED IN HISTORYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n JENNIFER ZARDO: HOME SWEET HOMEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TED FULLERTON: THE SERPENT’S EGGExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n HOMAGE by Donald StuartExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ELIZABETH WYN WOODExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 26TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n RENEWAL: At the Stack GalleryExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BEYOND THE FENCE: Christine Mack and David HillExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n GREAT TAIT: The True Story of Orillia’s First MillionaireExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE MACKINAW JACKET: A Canadian Folk CostumeExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEWS OF ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE MAN WHO COULD FLY; THE GIRL WHO FLIES IN HER DREAMS BY SYLVIA TESORIExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EYEING MEDUSA: Amanta ScottExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EYEING OMAH’S COLLECTIONExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BURNER HERZOG: Gary Blundell and Victoria WardExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CONVERSATIONS: 150th Anniversary of the Ontario Society of ArtistsExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL POP-UP EXHIBITExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n RETURN TO SENDERExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 25th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REFLECTIONS OF OURSELVESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n AMY BAGSHAW: ART INTERRUPTIONSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n FROM MARBLES TO MINECRAFT: A CENTURY OF CHILDHOODExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n COLOUR WITH A UExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n GOT THE TIME?Exhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n JILL PRICE: UNFURLEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n WILL MCGARVEY: STICKS AND STONESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n AT RISK: TRACEY LAWKOExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SHE SHOOTS\, SHE SCORESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEWS FROM A CANOEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n WELCOME HOME TO ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n D. AHSÉN:NASE DOUGLAS: WE ARE STILL HERE!Exhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n DYING MATTERS:REFLECTIONS OF GROWTH THROUGH GRIEFExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SUMMER ON THE LAKEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE HISTORY OF ORILLIA IN 50 ARTEFACTSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE ORILLIA POLICE AND THE SIR SAMUEL STEELE MEMORIAL BUILDINGExhibition Past URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/tradition-transformed-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CDOMITRIC2022EverchangingLands-Claire-Domitric-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250925T165413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165417Z UID:10000730-1761993000-1762003800@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:The Human Form DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form\n6 – Week Session. \nSaturday\, October 18 – November 22\, 2025 | 10:30 – 1:30 PM.\nMembers: $110.00 +HST \nPublic: $135.00 +HST \nDrop in day sessions (first come\, first served – please call in advance to see if there are any spots available)\nDrop-in Members: $20.00 +HST \nDrop-in Public: $25.00 +HST \nPlease join your instructor\, artist Kathryn Kaiser for OMAH’s 6-week life drawing class exploring the human form.  Using nude and costumed models\, participants will learn gesture drawing\, anatomy\, proportions and mass while trying different mediums such as charcoal\, paint\, ink and mixed media.  Lessons also include using your non-dominant hand to draw\, two-handed drawing techniques and blind contour drawings. Materials are not included. \n No experience is necessary.  OMAH welcomes drop-ins for single classes\, but please note space is limited. \nPlease note that our programs run on a cost recovery basis\, which means that minimum numbers must be met in order to run these programs.  OMAH reserves the right to cancel our programs if minimums are not met so register early and register often! \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor:\n\n\nKathryn Kaiser attended University of Lethbridge\, where she studied Fine Arts\, Psychology and Aboriginal Studies. As a young teen she was awarded scholarships to The Alberta College of Art and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Painting was always a part of her life. \n\n\n\n\nAs an adult\, she has pursued her creative passion by taking classes and workshops and otherwise expanding her talents and experience wherever and whenever she is able. Her creative influences are mainly expressive figurative artists like Jenny Savillle\, Peter Doig\, John Hartman and Chris Gwaltney. \nKathryn has been involved in various projects promoting artists and their work\, as well as humanitarian work with refugees and new Canadians. Kathryn does architectural renderings for various design\, architectural and landscaping companies. She has been active in the Orillia Streets Alive (street art) project for the past few years and has enjoyed it immensely. Public and street art holds a growing interest for her. \n\n\n\n\nTeaching is another one of Kathryn’s accomplishments and treasures. It is an honour to encourage others to overcome their apprehension\, enabling them to open to the process and express themselves creatively. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Not a Member? Join today to save on classes! \nPlease note cancellation requests received at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the program start date will receive a full-refund. Cancellation requests received less than 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the program are non-refundable. Any program cancelled by the Orillia Museum of Art & History will be fully refunded regardless of the time of cancellation.  \nFor more information about our refund/cancellation policy\, click HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW MORE MIDDAY MAKES\n \n \n \n \n \n All2024 Midday MakesMIDDAY MAKES\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hopping Hares with Ingi GouldMIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n Encaustic Seasonal Cards with Francy Forte2024 Midday Makes\, MIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/the-human-form/2025-11-01/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Untitled-design-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T213000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250911T124753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T172205Z UID:10000657-1762025400-1762032600@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Music for the Museum DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/music-for-the-museum-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Music-for-the-Museum-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250925T160802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T160806Z UID:10000669-1762279200-1762286400@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Trivia NightHosted by The Orillia Museum of Art & History\nTuesday November 4\, 2025 | 6 -8 pm\n \nPublic: $10.00 +HST20% discount for members. \nJoin us for an evening of trivia fun at Kelsey’s! This one-night trivia event\, hosted by OMAH\, will put your knowledge to the test with a mix of Orillia’s fascinating history and popular culture favorites. From local legends and landmark moments to music\, movies\, and everything in between\, there’s something for everyone. Gather your friends\, grab some great food and drinks\, and get ready for plenty of laughs and of course\, some friendly competition.  Who will be crowned the ultimate trivia champion? \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/trivia-night/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Trivia-Night-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250925T165413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165417Z UID:10000731-1762597800-1762608600@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:The Human Form DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form\n6 – Week Session. \nSaturday\, October 18 – November 22\, 2025 | 10:30 – 1:30 PM.\nMembers: $110.00 +HST \nPublic: $135.00 +HST \nDrop in day sessions (first come\, first served – please call in advance to see if there are any spots available)\nDrop-in Members: $20.00 +HST \nDrop-in Public: $25.00 +HST \nPlease join your instructor\, artist Kathryn Kaiser for OMAH’s 6-week life drawing class exploring the human form.  Using nude and costumed models\, participants will learn gesture drawing\, anatomy\, proportions and mass while trying different mediums such as charcoal\, paint\, ink and mixed media.  Lessons also include using your non-dominant hand to draw\, two-handed drawing techniques and blind contour drawings. Materials are not included. \n No experience is necessary.  OMAH welcomes drop-ins for single classes\, but please note space is limited. \nPlease note that our programs run on a cost recovery basis\, which means that minimum numbers must be met in order to run these programs.  OMAH reserves the right to cancel our programs if minimums are not met so register early and register often! \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor:\n\n\nKathryn Kaiser attended University of Lethbridge\, where she studied Fine Arts\, Psychology and Aboriginal Studies. As a young teen she was awarded scholarships to The Alberta College of Art and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Painting was always a part of her life. \n\n\n\n\nAs an adult\, she has pursued her creative passion by taking classes and workshops and otherwise expanding her talents and experience wherever and whenever she is able. Her creative influences are mainly expressive figurative artists like Jenny Savillle\, Peter Doig\, John Hartman and Chris Gwaltney. \nKathryn has been involved in various projects promoting artists and their work\, as well as humanitarian work with refugees and new Canadians. Kathryn does architectural renderings for various design\, architectural and landscaping companies. She has been active in the Orillia Streets Alive (street art) project for the past few years and has enjoyed it immensely. Public and street art holds a growing interest for her. \n\n\n\n\nTeaching is another one of Kathryn’s accomplishments and treasures. It is an honour to encourage others to overcome their apprehension\, enabling them to open to the process and express themselves creatively. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Not a Member? Join today to save on classes! \nPlease note cancellation requests received at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the program start date will receive a full-refund. Cancellation requests received less than 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the program are non-refundable. Any program cancelled by the Orillia Museum of Art & History will be fully refunded regardless of the time of cancellation.  \nFor more information about our refund/cancellation policy\, click HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW MORE MIDDAY MAKES\n \n \n \n \n \n All2024 Midday MakesMIDDAY MAKES\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hopping Hares with Ingi GouldMIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n Encaustic Seasonal Cards with Francy Forte2024 Midday Makes\, MIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/the-human-form/2025-11-08/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Untitled-design-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250925T170750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T170754Z UID:10000734-1763053200-1763060400@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Gel Plate Printmaking with Parklane Landscapes DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gel Plate Printmaking \nThursday\, November 13 | 5-7 pm\n \nPublic: $40.00 +HST \nMembers: $35.00 +HST \nGel plate printmaking!  On November 13 please join Sustainable Landscape Designer and Therapeutic Horticultural Practitioner Joanne Mohan from Parklane Landscapes to explore the artform of gel plate printmaking. Throughout the growing season\, Joanne has been collecting/drying petals and leaves to ink and press on paper using a gel plate. Gel plate printmaking is a modern\, non-toxic and latex free take on traditional gelatin printmaking and requires no printing press.  Participants will create a series of monoprints\, which are single\, one-of-a-kind artworks.     \nAll materials are included.  \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor:\nJoanne Mohan joined Parklane in 2011 as a Landscape Designer. As she grew up in a family landscape construction and garden centre business in Ireland\, she has an appreciation for the family business dynamic. Joanne completed a degree in Property Economics\, a Master in Landscape Architecture\, and a certificate in Ecology in Ireland and has brought this knowledge and experience to Parklane. Joanne worked in Ireland as a landscape designer\, completing projects for both residential and commercial clients\, and maintaining an Integrated Constructed Wetland.  She considers the use of plants as an important aesthetic element in a garden and encourages the use of native and naturalized planting schemes to ensure a balance between the garden’s ecology and environment. \n  \nJoanne is also a therapeutic horticultural practitioner\, offering educational programs to homeowners\, youth\, and seniors on topics such as plant therapy\, climate-resilient gardening\, and sustainable practices that promote a healthier environment through plants and our gardens.  She understands the value of both\, and how they benefit us mentally\, physically\, and socially. Joanne encourages everyone to engage with plants\, acknowledging that even a small container with one or two plants can provide therapeutic value in our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n Not a Member? Join today to save on classes! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/gel-plate-printmaking-with-parklane-landscapes/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250211_0075-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250911T130447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T130452Z UID:10000665-1763110800-1763136000@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:PA Day Camps DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/pa-day-camps/2025-11-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Website-Promo-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250925T165413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165417Z UID:10000732-1763202600-1763213400@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:The Human Form DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form\n6 – Week Session. \nSaturday\, October 18 – November 22\, 2025 | 10:30 – 1:30 PM.\nMembers: $110.00 +HST \nPublic: $135.00 +HST \nDrop in day sessions (first come\, first served – please call in advance to see if there are any spots available)\nDrop-in Members: $20.00 +HST \nDrop-in Public: $25.00 +HST \nPlease join your instructor\, artist Kathryn Kaiser for OMAH’s 6-week life drawing class exploring the human form.  Using nude and costumed models\, participants will learn gesture drawing\, anatomy\, proportions and mass while trying different mediums such as charcoal\, paint\, ink and mixed media.  Lessons also include using your non-dominant hand to draw\, two-handed drawing techniques and blind contour drawings. Materials are not included. \n No experience is necessary.  OMAH welcomes drop-ins for single classes\, but please note space is limited. \nPlease note that our programs run on a cost recovery basis\, which means that minimum numbers must be met in order to run these programs.  OMAH reserves the right to cancel our programs if minimums are not met so register early and register often! \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor:\n\n\nKathryn Kaiser attended University of Lethbridge\, where she studied Fine Arts\, Psychology and Aboriginal Studies. As a young teen she was awarded scholarships to The Alberta College of Art and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Painting was always a part of her life. \n\n\n\n\nAs an adult\, she has pursued her creative passion by taking classes and workshops and otherwise expanding her talents and experience wherever and whenever she is able. Her creative influences are mainly expressive figurative artists like Jenny Savillle\, Peter Doig\, John Hartman and Chris Gwaltney. \nKathryn has been involved in various projects promoting artists and their work\, as well as humanitarian work with refugees and new Canadians. Kathryn does architectural renderings for various design\, architectural and landscaping companies. She has been active in the Orillia Streets Alive (street art) project for the past few years and has enjoyed it immensely. Public and street art holds a growing interest for her. \n\n\n\n\nTeaching is another one of Kathryn’s accomplishments and treasures. It is an honour to encourage others to overcome their apprehension\, enabling them to open to the process and express themselves creatively. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Not a Member? Join today to save on classes! \nPlease note cancellation requests received at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the program start date will receive a full-refund. Cancellation requests received less than 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the program are non-refundable. Any program cancelled by the Orillia Museum of Art & History will be fully refunded regardless of the time of cancellation.  \nFor more information about our refund/cancellation policy\, click HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW MORE MIDDAY MAKES\n \n \n \n \n \n All2024 Midday MakesMIDDAY MAKES\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hopping Hares with Ingi GouldMIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n Encaustic Seasonal Cards with Francy Forte2024 Midday Makes\, MIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/the-human-form/2025-11-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Untitled-design-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250911T125220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T125225Z UID:10000658-1763665200-1763672400@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Into the Unknown: An Evening with Adam Shoalts DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 \n7:00PM – 8:30PM \nTicket & Copy of Vanished Beyond the Map: $60 + HSTTicket & Copy of Vanished Beyond the Map & Guest: $85 + HSTTicket Only: $25  \nBack by popular demand! Adam Shoalts is back in support of the Museum! Join us for a captivating evening with Adam Shoalts—national bestselling author and professional adventurer who will join us to discuss his well-known expeditions in Canada’s wilderness\, including his newest book\, Vanished Beyond the Map: The Mystery of Lost Explorer Hubert Darrell. It is the story of a legendary lost explorer who disappeared more than a century ago and Shoalts’s quest to retrace his route to unravel the mystery of his disappearance.      \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be inspired by one of Canada’s greatest explorers. \nSuitable for adults 19+. Books available for pickup at the event.Location to be announced as soon as possible. \nPlease note: This event directly supports the Museum. All ticket sales are final\, and we thank you for understanding that refunds are not available. Your participation helps us continue offering meaningful programs and exhibitions. \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Adam Shoalts:\nAdam Shoalts is a professional adventurer and Westaway Explorer-in-Residence at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society\, and Outward Bound’s ambassador. His expeditions range from mapping rivers to archaeological projects\, but Shoalts is best known for his long solo journeys\, including crossing alone nearly 4\,000 km of Canada’s Arctic. Named one of the “greatest living explorers” by CBC and even declared “Canada’s Indiana Jones” by the Toronto Star\, Shoalts’s latest adventure was a 3\,400 km solo journey from Lake Erie to the Arctic\, the subject of his new national bestselling book Where the Falcon Flies. His other books include Alone Against the North\, A History of Canada in 10 Maps\, and Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada’s Arctic\, and The Whisper on the Night Wind\, all of them national bestsellers. He has a PhD from McMaster University in history\, and in his free time\, enjoys long walks in the woods. URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/into-the-unknown-an-evening-with-adam-shoalts/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Into-the-unknown-an-evening-with-adam-shoalts-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250925T165413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165417Z UID:10000733-1763807400-1763818200@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:The Human Form DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form\n6 – Week Session. \nSaturday\, October 18 – November 22\, 2025 | 10:30 – 1:30 PM.\nMembers: $110.00 +HST \nPublic: $135.00 +HST \nDrop in day sessions (first come\, first served – please call in advance to see if there are any spots available)\nDrop-in Members: $20.00 +HST \nDrop-in Public: $25.00 +HST \nPlease join your instructor\, artist Kathryn Kaiser for OMAH’s 6-week life drawing class exploring the human form.  Using nude and costumed models\, participants will learn gesture drawing\, anatomy\, proportions and mass while trying different mediums such as charcoal\, paint\, ink and mixed media.  Lessons also include using your non-dominant hand to draw\, two-handed drawing techniques and blind contour drawings. Materials are not included. \n No experience is necessary.  OMAH welcomes drop-ins for single classes\, but please note space is limited. \nPlease note that our programs run on a cost recovery basis\, which means that minimum numbers must be met in order to run these programs.  OMAH reserves the right to cancel our programs if minimums are not met so register early and register often! \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor:\n\n\nKathryn Kaiser attended University of Lethbridge\, where she studied Fine Arts\, Psychology and Aboriginal Studies. As a young teen she was awarded scholarships to The Alberta College of Art and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Painting was always a part of her life. \n\n\n\n\nAs an adult\, she has pursued her creative passion by taking classes and workshops and otherwise expanding her talents and experience wherever and whenever she is able. Her creative influences are mainly expressive figurative artists like Jenny Savillle\, Peter Doig\, John Hartman and Chris Gwaltney. \nKathryn has been involved in various projects promoting artists and their work\, as well as humanitarian work with refugees and new Canadians. Kathryn does architectural renderings for various design\, architectural and landscaping companies. She has been active in the Orillia Streets Alive (street art) project for the past few years and has enjoyed it immensely. Public and street art holds a growing interest for her. \n\n\n\n\nTeaching is another one of Kathryn’s accomplishments and treasures. It is an honour to encourage others to overcome their apprehension\, enabling them to open to the process and express themselves creatively. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Not a Member? Join today to save on classes! \nPlease note cancellation requests received at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the program start date will receive a full-refund. Cancellation requests received less than 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the program are non-refundable. Any program cancelled by the Orillia Museum of Art & History will be fully refunded regardless of the time of cancellation.  \nFor more information about our refund/cancellation policy\, click HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW MORE MIDDAY MAKES\n \n \n \n \n \n All2024 Midday MakesMIDDAY MAKES\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hopping Hares with Ingi GouldMIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n Encaustic Seasonal Cards with Francy Forte2024 Midday Makes\, MIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/the-human-form/2025-11-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Untitled-design-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T143000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20251118T202639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T210048Z UID:10000735-1765625400-1765636200@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Salt Dough Ornaments DESCRIPTION:Create\, sip\, and celebrate the season at OMAH!  \n\nJoin us on December 13 for a free Salt Dough Ornaments drop-in program\, complete with hot chocolate and cookies. A perfect holiday activity for all ages! \nThis cozy community program is proudly sponsored by Housser’s Paint — thank you for helping us bring festive creativity to life!  URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/salt-dough-ornaments/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Salt-Dough-FP.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20260114T203933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T204048Z UID:10000736-1769101200-1769108400@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Gel Plate Printmaking with Parklane Landscapes DESCRIPTION:Public: $40.00 +HST \nMembers: $35.00 +HST \nOn January 22\, join Sustainable Landscape Designer and Therapeutic Horticultural Practitioner Joanne Mohan from Parklane Landscapes as she guides you through the artform of gel plate printmaking. \nThroughout the growing season\, Joanne has been collecting and drying petals and leaves to ink and press onto paper using a gel plate. Gel plate printmaking is a modern\, non-toxic\, and latex-free take on traditional gelatin printmaking and requires no printing press. \nParticipants will create a series of monoprints—single\, one-of-a-kind artworks. \nAll materials are included. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor:\nJoanne Mohan joined Parklane in 2011 as a Landscape Designer. As she grew up in a family landscape construction and garden centre business in Ireland\, she has an appreciation for the family business dynamic. Joanne completed a degree in Property Economics\, a Master in Landscape Architecture\, and a certificate in Ecology in Ireland and has brought this knowledge and experience to Parklane. Joanne worked in Ireland as a landscape designer\, completing projects for both residential and commercial clients\, and maintaining an Integrated Constructed Wetland. She considers the use of plants as an important aesthetic element in a garden and encourages the use of native and naturalized planting schemes to ensure a balance between the garden’s ecology and environment. \n  \nJoanne is also a therapeutic horticultural practitioner\, offering educational programs to homeowners\, youth\, and seniors on topics such as plant therapy\, climate-resilient gardening\, and sustainable practices that promote a healthier environment through plants and our gardens. She understands the value of both\, and how they benefit us mentally\, physically\, and socially. Joanne encourages everyone to engage with plants\, acknowledging that even a small container with one or two plants can provide therapeutic value in our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n Not a Member? Join today to save on classes! \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note cancellation requests received at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the program start date will receive a full-refund. Cancellation requests received less than 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the program are non-refundable. Any program cancelled by the Orillia Museum of Art & History will be fully refunded regardless of the time of cancellation.  \nFor more information about our refund/cancellation policy\, click HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/gel-plate-printmaking-with-parklane-landscapes-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gel-Plate-Printmaking-with-Parklane-Landscapes-Thursday-January-22-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20250911T130447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T130452Z UID:10000666-1769763600-1769788800@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:PA Day Camps DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/pa-day-camps/2026-01-30/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Website-Promo-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20260316T182100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182105Z UID:10000958-1769846400-1775926800@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:FACE TO FACE DESCRIPTION:January 31\, 2026 to April 11\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n FACE TO FACE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Face to Face features portraits from OMAH’s permanent collection\, each with a connection to Orillia through the artist\, the subject\, or the story behind the work. These portraits explore identity and representation\, showing how people choose to present themselves and how artists see them. \nTake a moment with each piece—notice the eyes\, hands\, posture\, clothing\, and surroundings. Colours\, expressions\, and details all tell a story about the subject\, the artist\, and their time. \nOne portrait\, The Lovely\, remains a mystery. If you can help identify it\, your contribution will be featured in our next newsletter. \nCurated by Sheila Davis and Barbara Purdy\, OMAH Volunteers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OTHER EXHIBITIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllExhibition CurrentExhibition PastExhibition Upcoming\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Icons & Alter Egos: Heroes\, Villains\, and Everything In-BetweenExhibition Upcoming \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Arts ShowcaseExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n From Hand to Heirloom: The Art of CraftExhibition Upcoming \n \n \n \n \n \n Face to FaceExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n 29th Annual International Women’s Day Art ShowExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Made in OrilliaExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Tradition TransformedExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Yours to Uncover: An Ontario Road Trip | Peter Fyfe and John NottenExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n John Gould: Travels of the Mind and BodyExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Voices Through Time: A Mariposa JourneyExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracing Places: Advertising in OrilliaExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Orillia: Then & NowExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 28th Annual International Women’s Day Art ShowExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA LANDSCAPESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE SEVEN GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS: AT THE ORILLIA RECREATION CENTREExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n A Collection-Inspired Exhibition: Four Seasons in OrilliaExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Gordon Lightfoot: Turning Back the PagesExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Perspectives Through Their EyesExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Heritage in Hues: Orillia’s Story Through TextilesExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Loup Garou & Mocassins | Nathalie BertinExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Behold a Man Who is a Bean | Harley DuckExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n OWL PEN REVISITED | GILLIAN LOWRYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TEACHERS AND THEIR ENDURING IMPACT | JOSE SALASExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n INCLUSION: AT THE STACK GALLERYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EVERYONE HAS A STORY: TALES OF A COMMUNITYExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n THE PROCESS INFORMS ME | JEANETTE LUCHESEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n PAWTRAITSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REFLECTIONS OF OUR ROOTSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BACKRA BLUID | STACEY TYRELLExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE TEENAGE ZEITGEIST: At the Stack GalleryExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SYBILExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 27TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY INTERNATIONAL ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REGENT PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADE 6/7 GARDEN DESIGN PROGRAMExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ROBYN RENNIE: SEEING BEYONDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Grant’s Legacy: Capturing Orillia’s History on FilmExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n WRITING IN THE ROOM: ORILLIA’S LITERARY LEGACYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n FRIENDSHIP REDISCOVEREDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n A COLLECTION INSPIRED EXHIBITION: A CLOSE UP ON CARMICHAELExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 50 YEARS OF MARIPOSA ARTS THEATREExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n STEEPED IN HISTORYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n JENNIFER ZARDO: HOME SWEET HOMEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TED FULLERTON: THE SERPENT’S EGGExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n HOMAGE by Donald StuartExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ELIZABETH WYN WOODExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 26TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n RENEWAL: At the Stack GalleryExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BEYOND THE FENCE: Christine Mack and David HillExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n GREAT TAIT: The True Story of Orillia’s First MillionaireExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE MACKINAW JACKET: A Canadian Folk CostumeExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEWS OF ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE MAN WHO COULD FLY; THE GIRL WHO FLIES IN HER DREAMS BY SYLVIA TESORIExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EYEING MEDUSA: Amanta ScottExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EYEING OMAH’S COLLECTIONExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BURNER HERZOG: Gary Blundell and Victoria WardExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CONVERSATIONS: 150th Anniversary of the Ontario Society of ArtistsExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL POP-UP EXHIBITExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n RETURN TO SENDERExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 25th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REFLECTIONS OF OURSELVESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n AMY BAGSHAW: ART INTERRUPTIONSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n FROM MARBLES TO MINECRAFT: A CENTURY OF CHILDHOODExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n COLOUR WITH A UExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n GOT THE TIME?Exhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n JILL PRICE: UNFURLEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n WILL MCGARVEY: STICKS AND STONESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n AT RISK: TRACEY LAWKOExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SHE SHOOTS\, SHE SCORESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEWS FROM A CANOEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n WELCOME HOME TO ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n D. AHSÉN:NASE DOUGLAS: WE ARE STILL HERE!Exhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n DYING MATTERS:REFLECTIONS OF GROWTH THROUGH GRIEFExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SUMMER ON THE LAKEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE HISTORY OF ORILLIA IN 50 ARTEFACTSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE ORILLIA POLICE AND THE SIR SAMUEL STEELE MEMORIAL BUILDINGExhibition Past URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/face-to-face/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164618 CREATED:20260316T182246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182252Z UID:10000959-1769846400-1779555600@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Viewpoint DESCRIPTION:viewpoint\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jan 31 to may 23\, 2026 \nSpecial Reception: Jan 31 | 1-3 pm \nThe upper Gallery\, OMAH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Orchid Dressed in Teal” photograph by Victoria Martin\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Since its inception in Orillia in 1997\, The International Women’s Day Art Show has inspired hundreds of artists to participate in dynamic exhibitions exploring a wide range of media and themes. \nThe show’s main goal is to encourage women to express themselves artistically in a themed group exhibit\, which is not juried and therefore inclusive of all abilities\, experiences and orientations.  \nThis year\, 100 artists have embraced the challenge of interpreting the theme “Viewpoint” through mediums such as drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, photography\, mixed media\, textile and fibre arts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that this is exhibit is now closed for submissions. If you would like to receive information about how to submit your work for the 2027 show\, please send an email to womensartshow@gmail.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OTHER EXHIBITIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllExhibition CurrentExhibition PastExhibition Upcoming\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Icons & Alter Egos: Heroes\, Villains\, and Everything In-BetweenExhibition Upcoming \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Arts ShowcaseExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n From Hand to Heirloom: The Art of CraftExhibition Upcoming \n \n \n \n \n \n Face to FaceExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n 29th Annual International Women’s Day Art ShowExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Made in OrilliaExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Tradition TransformedExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Yours to Uncover: An Ontario Road Trip | Peter Fyfe and John NottenExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n John Gould: Travels of the Mind and BodyExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Voices Through Time: A Mariposa JourneyExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracing Places: Advertising in OrilliaExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Orillia: Then & NowExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 28th Annual International Women’s Day Art ShowExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA LANDSCAPESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE SEVEN GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS: AT THE ORILLIA RECREATION CENTREExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n A Collection-Inspired Exhibition: Four Seasons in OrilliaExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Gordon Lightfoot: Turning Back the PagesExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Perspectives Through Their EyesExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Heritage in Hues: Orillia’s Story Through TextilesExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Loup Garou & Mocassins | Nathalie BertinExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Behold a Man Who is a Bean | Harley DuckExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n OWL PEN REVISITED | GILLIAN LOWRYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TEACHERS AND THEIR ENDURING IMPACT | JOSE SALASExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n INCLUSION: AT THE STACK GALLERYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EVERYONE HAS A STORY: TALES OF A COMMUNITYExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n THE PROCESS INFORMS ME | JEANETTE LUCHESEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n PAWTRAITSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REFLECTIONS OF OUR ROOTSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BACKRA BLUID | STACEY TYRELLExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE TEENAGE ZEITGEIST: At the Stack GalleryExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SYBILExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 27TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY INTERNATIONAL ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REGENT PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADE 6/7 GARDEN DESIGN PROGRAMExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ROBYN RENNIE: SEEING BEYONDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Grant’s Legacy: Capturing Orillia’s History on FilmExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n WRITING IN THE ROOM: ORILLIA’S LITERARY LEGACYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n FRIENDSHIP REDISCOVEREDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n A COLLECTION INSPIRED EXHIBITION: A CLOSE UP ON CARMICHAELExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 50 YEARS OF MARIPOSA ARTS THEATREExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n STEEPED IN HISTORYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n JENNIFER ZARDO: HOME SWEET HOMEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TED FULLERTON: THE SERPENT’S EGGExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n HOMAGE by Donald StuartExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ELIZABETH WYN WOODExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 26TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n RENEWAL: At the Stack GalleryExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BEYOND THE FENCE: Christine Mack and David HillExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n GREAT TAIT: The True Story of Orillia’s First MillionaireExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE MACKINAW JACKET: A Canadian Folk CostumeExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEWS OF ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE MAN WHO COULD FLY; THE GIRL WHO FLIES IN HER DREAMS BY SYLVIA TESORIExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EYEING MEDUSA: Amanta ScottExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EYEING OMAH’S COLLECTIONExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BURNER HERZOG: Gary Blundell and Victoria WardExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CONVERSATIONS: 150th Anniversary of the Ontario Society of ArtistsExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL POP-UP EXHIBITExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n RETURN TO SENDERExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 25th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REFLECTIONS OF OURSELVESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n AMY BAGSHAW: ART INTERRUPTIONSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n FROM MARBLES TO MINECRAFT: A CENTURY OF CHILDHOODExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n COLOUR WITH A UExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n GOT THE TIME?Exhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n JILL PRICE: UNFURLEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n WILL MCGARVEY: STICKS AND STONESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n AT RISK: TRACEY LAWKOExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SHE SHOOTS\, SHE SCORESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEWS FROM A CANOEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n WELCOME HOME TO ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n D. AHSÉN:NASE DOUGLAS: WE ARE STILL HERE!Exhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n DYING MATTERS:REFLECTIONS OF GROWTH THROUGH GRIEFExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SUMMER ON THE LAKEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE HISTORY OF ORILLIA IN 50 ARTEFACTSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE ORILLIA POLICE AND THE SIR SAMUEL STEELE MEMORIAL BUILDINGExhibition Past URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/viewpoint/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260829T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164619 CREATED:20260316T182828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182833Z UID:10000960-1769846400-1788022800@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Made in Orillia: The Toys that Built Childhood DESCRIPTION:January 31\, 2026 to August 29\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n Made in Orillia:\nThe Toys that Built Childhood\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Made in Orillia: The Toys that Built Childhood explores how locally produced toys shaped play\, identity\, and childhood in the mid-20th century. Drawing from the Orillia Museum of Art & History’s collection\, the exhibition highlights toys produced by companies such as Tudhope Specialties Limited (later Orillia Tudhope Anderson Company or OTACO) and Lloyd Baby Carriages. \nFrom miniature ovens\, pressed-steel trucks\, and doll carriages\, the exhibition shows how toys reflected the social values of their time. Set against the backdrop of postwar prosperity and the looming Cold War\, these toys carried messages about gender\, work\, family life\, and consumer culture. While designed for play\, they also mirrored adult expectations of who children were and who they were expected to be. \nBy placing Orillia’s toy industry within a broader historical and cultural context\, this exhibition invites visitors to consider how toys shape childhood experiences\, influence ideas about gender\, and continue to reflect the world in which they are made. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OTHER EXHIBITIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllExhibition CurrentExhibition PastExhibition Upcoming\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Icons & Alter Egos: Heroes\, Villains\, and Everything In-BetweenExhibition Upcoming \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Arts ShowcaseExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n From Hand to Heirloom: The Art of CraftExhibition Upcoming \n \n \n \n \n \n Face to FaceExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n 29th Annual International Women’s Day Art ShowExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Made in OrilliaExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Tradition TransformedExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Yours to Uncover: An Ontario Road Trip | Peter Fyfe and John NottenExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n John Gould: Travels of the Mind and BodyExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Voices Through Time: A Mariposa JourneyExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracing Places: Advertising in OrilliaExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Orillia: Then & NowExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 28th Annual International Women’s Day Art ShowExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA LANDSCAPESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE SEVEN GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS: AT THE ORILLIA RECREATION CENTREExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n A Collection-Inspired Exhibition: Four Seasons in OrilliaExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Gordon Lightfoot: Turning Back the PagesExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n Perspectives Through Their EyesExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Heritage in Hues: Orillia’s Story Through TextilesExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Loup Garou & Mocassins | Nathalie BertinExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Behold a Man Who is a Bean | Harley DuckExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n OWL PEN REVISITED | GILLIAN LOWRYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TEACHERS AND THEIR ENDURING IMPACT | JOSE SALASExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n INCLUSION: AT THE STACK GALLERYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EVERYONE HAS A STORY: TALES OF A COMMUNITYExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n THE PROCESS INFORMS ME | JEANETTE LUCHESEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n PAWTRAITSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REFLECTIONS OF OUR ROOTSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BACKRA BLUID | STACEY TYRELLExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE TEENAGE ZEITGEIST: At the Stack GalleryExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SYBILExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 27TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY INTERNATIONAL ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REGENT PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADE 6/7 GARDEN DESIGN PROGRAMExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ROBYN RENNIE: SEEING BEYONDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n Grant’s Legacy: Capturing Orillia’s History on FilmExhibition Current \n \n \n \n \n \n WRITING IN THE ROOM: ORILLIA’S LITERARY LEGACYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n FRIENDSHIP REDISCOVEREDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n A COLLECTION INSPIRED EXHIBITION: A CLOSE UP ON CARMICHAELExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 50 YEARS OF MARIPOSA ARTS THEATREExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n STEEPED IN HISTORYExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n JENNIFER ZARDO: HOME SWEET HOMEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TED FULLERTON: THE SERPENT’S EGGExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n HOMAGE by Donald StuartExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ELIZABETH WYN WOODExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 26TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n RENEWAL: At the Stack GalleryExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BEYOND THE FENCE: Christine Mack and David HillExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n GREAT TAIT: The True Story of Orillia’s First MillionaireExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE MACKINAW JACKET: A Canadian Folk CostumeExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEWS OF ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE MAN WHO COULD FLY; THE GIRL WHO FLIES IN HER DREAMS BY SYLVIA TESORIExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EYEING MEDUSA: Amanta ScottExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n EYEING OMAH’S COLLECTIONExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n BURNER HERZOG: Gary Blundell and Victoria WardExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CONVERSATIONS: 150th Anniversary of the Ontario Society of ArtistsExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL POP-UP EXHIBITExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n RETURN TO SENDERExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n 25th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART SHOWExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n REFLECTIONS OF OURSELVESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n AMY BAGSHAW: ART INTERRUPTIONSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n FROM MARBLES TO MINECRAFT: A CENTURY OF CHILDHOODExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n COLOUR WITH A UExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n GOT THE TIME?Exhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n JILL PRICE: UNFURLEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n WILL MCGARVEY: STICKS AND STONESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n AT RISK: TRACEY LAWKOExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SHE SHOOTS\, SHE SCORESExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEWS FROM A CANOEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n WELCOME HOME TO ORILLIAExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n D. AHSÉN:NASE DOUGLAS: WE ARE STILL HERE!Exhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n DYING MATTERS:REFLECTIONS OF GROWTH THROUGH GRIEFExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n SUMMER ON THE LAKEExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE HISTORY OF ORILLIA IN 50 ARTEFACTSExhibition Past \n \n \n \n \n \n THE ORILLIA POLICE AND THE SIR SAMUEL STEELE MEMORIAL BUILDINGExhibition Past URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/made-in-orillia-the-toys-that-built-childhood/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T173000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164619 CREATED:20260316T170533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182705Z UID:10000803-1773937800-1773941400@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Classical Pilates at OMAH DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Details\nDay: Thursdays \nTime: 4:30 – 5:30 PM \nLocation: Orillia Museum of Art & History – Second Floor Gallery \nInstructor: Tara Powers\, More Life Pilates \nWhat to Bring: Your own yoga/Pilates mat \nExperience Level: All levels welcome \nRegistration:Register directly through More Life Pilates:Click here to register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nClassical Pilates at OMAH\nExperience the benefits of Authentic and Classical Mat Pilates in a unique setting at the Orillia Museum of Art & History. Beginning Thursday\, March 19 at 4:30 p.m.\, these 60-minute classes will take place on the museum’s second floor\, surrounded by artwork from the 29th International Women’s Day Art Show. \nIn partnership with More Life Pilates\, this program offers participants the opportunity to practice the original Pilates method developed by Joseph Pilates. Classes follow the traditional sequence of exercises outlined in Return to Life\, along with Classical Mat work passed down through Pilates’ protégé Romana Kryzanowska. \nEach class is led by Tara Powers\, a certified 4th Generation Authentic and Classical Pilates teacher\, who is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the original method. Sessions emphasize proper technique\, safety\, and mindful movement while helping participants build strength\, balance\, and focus. \nPracticing Pilates within the gallery space creates a peaceful and inspiring environment where movement\, mindfulness\, and art come together. \nParticipants are asked to bring their own mat. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n About More Life Pilates\nMore Life Pilates\, led by Tara Powers\, has been serving the local community for four years. As a 4th Generation Authentic and Classical Pilates teacher\, Tara teaches the original method developed by Joseph Pilates and passed down through his student Romana Kryzanowska. \nThrough this direct lineage\, Tara upholds the rigorous standards and holistic philosophy of Classical Pilates. More Life Pilates operates the region’s only fully equipped Authentic and Classical Pilates studio in Orillia and Simcoe County\, offering the complete range of original Pilates apparatus. URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/classical-pilates-at-omah/2026-03-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pilates-in-the-Studio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T173000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164619 CREATED:20260316T170533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182705Z UID:10000953-1774542600-1774546200@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Classical Pilates at OMAH DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Details\nDay: Thursdays \nTime: 4:30 – 5:30 PM \nLocation: Orillia Museum of Art & History – Second Floor Gallery \nInstructor: Tara Powers\, More Life Pilates \nWhat to Bring: Your own yoga/Pilates mat \nExperience Level: All levels welcome \nRegistration:Register directly through More Life Pilates:Click here to register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nClassical Pilates at OMAH\nExperience the benefits of Authentic and Classical Mat Pilates in a unique setting at the Orillia Museum of Art & History. Beginning Thursday\, March 19 at 4:30 p.m.\, these 60-minute classes will take place on the museum’s second floor\, surrounded by artwork from the 29th International Women’s Day Art Show. \nIn partnership with More Life Pilates\, this program offers participants the opportunity to practice the original Pilates method developed by Joseph Pilates. Classes follow the traditional sequence of exercises outlined in Return to Life\, along with Classical Mat work passed down through Pilates’ protégé Romana Kryzanowska. \nEach class is led by Tara Powers\, a certified 4th Generation Authentic and Classical Pilates teacher\, who is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the original method. Sessions emphasize proper technique\, safety\, and mindful movement while helping participants build strength\, balance\, and focus. \nPracticing Pilates within the gallery space creates a peaceful and inspiring environment where movement\, mindfulness\, and art come together. \nParticipants are asked to bring their own mat. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n About More Life Pilates\nMore Life Pilates\, led by Tara Powers\, has been serving the local community for four years. As a 4th Generation Authentic and Classical Pilates teacher\, Tara teaches the original method developed by Joseph Pilates and passed down through his student Romana Kryzanowska. \nThrough this direct lineage\, Tara upholds the rigorous standards and holistic philosophy of Classical Pilates. More Life Pilates operates the region’s only fully equipped Authentic and Classical Pilates studio in Orillia and Simcoe County\, offering the complete range of original Pilates apparatus. URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/classical-pilates-at-omah/2026-03-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pilates-in-the-Studio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164619 CREATED:20260316T171222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T171227Z UID:10000869-1774688400-1774695600@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Mariposa Mornings DESCRIPTION:A Morning Designed for Young Explorers\n \n \n \n \n \n Beginning on Saturday\, March 28 with a special opening celebration! \n \n \n \n \n \n Mariposa Mornings is a weekly toddler play program at the Orillia Museum of Art & History\, inviting families with children under six into a relaxed and welcoming environment where young children can explore creativity through open-ended play. \nThis drop-in program features simple art activities\, imaginative play stations\, and opportunities for caregivers to connect with other families while enjoying one of the most unique toddler activities in Orillia. \nDuring these special morning hours\, the museum is reserved exclusively for families with children under six\, creating a calm and comfortable space for little ones to play and explore. \nFamilies are welcome to bring coffee or snacks to enjoy during the morning — Mariposa Market next door is a convenient option\, but bringing your own is just as welcome. Guests can enter through the museum doors in the same parking lot. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mariposa Mornings Opening Celebration\n \n \n \n \n \n Be part of the beginning!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us as we celebrate the launch of Mariposa Mornings\, a brand-new creative play program for families with young children. \nTo mark this special occasion\, we’re hosting an Opening Celebration filled with extra activities and treats while we kick off our pilot season. \nFamilies can enjoy: \n• Colouring stations and creative play activities• A collaborative community mural• A fun photo-op corner• Cookies from Coco’s Cookies• A Little Sips Bar with toddler-friendly drinks• Coffee and light refreshments for caregivers• A small takeaway keepsake to commemorate the launch \nCome meet other families\, explore the space\, and help us start something special for the museum’s youngest visitors. \n✨ Special pilot pricing applies for this opening celebration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mariposa Mornings FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n Find answers to common questions about our family program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is Mariposa Mornings?\n Mariposa Mornings is a weekly toddler play program in Orillia hosted at the Orillia Museum of Art & History\, offering art activities\, imaginative play stations\, and a welcoming space for families with children ages 0–6. \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to register?\n Registration is recommended to secure your spot\, as space is limited. You can register HERE \nDrop-ins are welcome on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n What ages is this best for?\n Mariposa Mornings is designed for families with children ages 0–6. This toddler program at the Orillia Museum of Art & History creates a calm environment where young children can explore art activities\, play\, and creativity. \n \n \n \n \n \n Can siblings come?\n Yes\, siblings are welcome to join the fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n Is it stroller-friendly?\n Yes. The Orillia Museum of Art & History is stroller-friendly and accessible\, making it easy for families with babies and toddlers to enjoy Mariposa Mornings. \n \n \n \n \n \n What should we bring?\n Families are welcome to bring snacks\, drinks\, or coffee while enjoying the morning. Many parents stop by Mariposa Market next door before attending this relaxed toddler play program in Orillia. \n \n \n \n \n \n Are snacks allowed?\n Yes. Families can enjoy snacks and drinks during Mariposa Mornings while children explore the play stations and art activities. To help protect the artwork\, some gallery areas are designated food-free and will be clearly marked. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phone\n Call us at: (705) 326-2159 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email\n Email us at: visitors@orilliamuseum.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phone\n Find us at: 30 Peter Street South Orillia\, ON \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us for Mariposa Mornings!\n \n \n \n \n \n Visit Mariposa Mornings in Orillia\nMariposa Mornings takes place at the Orillia Museum of Art & History\, located in downtown Orillia\, Ontario beside Mariposa Market. Families from across Simcoe County visit the museum to enjoy art\, play\, and community with young children. \nOrillia Museum of Art & History30 Peter Street SouthOrillia\, Ontario \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/mariposa-mornings/2026-03-28/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mariposa-Mornings.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164619 CREATED:20260316T170210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T170216Z UID:10000741-1774693800-1774704600@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing Classes DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form\n6 – Week Session. \nSaturday\, March 28 – Saturday\, May 2\n10:30 am – 1:30 pm \nMembers: $110.00 +HST \nPublic: $135.00 +HST \nPlease join your instructor\, artist Kathryn Kaiser for OMAH’s 6-week life drawing class exploring the human form.  Using nude and costumed models\, participants will learn gesture drawing\, anatomy\, proportions and mass while trying different mediums such as charcoal\, paint\, ink and mixed media.  Lessons also include using your non-dominant hand to draw\, two-handed drawing techniques and blind contour drawings.  Basic supplies are included\, and participants are welcome to bring their favourite materials to work with.  \n No experience is necessary.  OMAH welcomes drop-ins for single classes\, but please note space is limited. \nPlease note that our programs run on a cost recovery basis\, which means that minimum numbers must be met in order to run these programs.  OMAH reserves the right to cancel our programs if minimums are not met so register early and register often! \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor:\n\n\nKathryn Kaiser attended University of Lethbridge\, where she studied Fine Arts\, Psychology and Aboriginal Studies. As a young teen she was awarded scholarships to The Alberta College of Art and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Painting was always a part of her life. \n\n\n\n\nAs an adult\, she has pursued her creative passion by taking classes and workshops and otherwise expanding her talents and experience wherever and whenever she is able. Her creative influences are mainly expressive figurative artists like Jenny Savillle\, Peter Doig\, John Hartman and Chris Gwaltney. \nKathryn has been involved in various projects promoting artists and their work\, as well as humanitarian work with refugees and new Canadians. Kathryn does architectural renderings for various design\, architectural and landscaping companies. She has been active in the Orillia Streets Alive (street art) project for the past few years and has enjoyed it immensely. Public and street art holds a growing interest for her. \n\n\n\n\nTeaching is another one of Kathryn’s accomplishments and treasures. It is an honour to encourage others to overcome their apprehension\, enabling them to open to the process and express themselves creatively. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Not a Member? Join today to save on classes! \nPlease note cancellation requests received at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the program start date will receive a full-refund. Cancellation requests received less than 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the program are non-refundable. Any program cancelled by the Orillia Museum of Art & History will be fully refunded regardless of the time of cancellation.  \nFor more information about our refund/cancellation policy\, click HERE. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW MORE MIDDAY MAKES\n \n \n \n \n \n All2024 Midday MakesMIDDAY MAKES\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hopping Hares with Ingi GouldMIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n Encaustic Seasonal Cards with Francy Forte2024 Midday Makes\, MIDDAY MAKES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AllAdult Programs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Classical Pilates at OMAHAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Fun & Fabulous Fish on a StickAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n Art 101Adult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing ClassesAdult Programs \n \n \n \n \n \n A Night at the MuseumAdult Programs\, Tours \n \n \n \n \n \n ORILLIA PUBLIC ART TOURAdult Programs\, Tours URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/the-human-form-adult-life-drawing-classes/2026-03-28/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Life-Drawing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164619 CREATED:20260316T171222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T171227Z UID:10000870-1775120400-1775127600@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Mariposa Mornings DESCRIPTION:A Morning Designed for Young Explorers\n \n \n \n \n \n Beginning on Saturday\, March 28 with a special opening celebration! \n \n \n \n \n \n Mariposa Mornings is a weekly toddler play program at the Orillia Museum of Art & History\, inviting families with children under six into a relaxed and welcoming environment where young children can explore creativity through open-ended play. \nThis drop-in program features simple art activities\, imaginative play stations\, and opportunities for caregivers to connect with other families while enjoying one of the most unique toddler activities in Orillia. \nDuring these special morning hours\, the museum is reserved exclusively for families with children under six\, creating a calm and comfortable space for little ones to play and explore. \nFamilies are welcome to bring coffee or snacks to enjoy during the morning — Mariposa Market next door is a convenient option\, but bringing your own is just as welcome. Guests can enter through the museum doors in the same parking lot. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mariposa Mornings Opening Celebration\n \n \n \n \n \n Be part of the beginning!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us as we celebrate the launch of Mariposa Mornings\, a brand-new creative play program for families with young children. \nTo mark this special occasion\, we’re hosting an Opening Celebration filled with extra activities and treats while we kick off our pilot season. \nFamilies can enjoy: \n• Colouring stations and creative play activities• A collaborative community mural• A fun photo-op corner• Cookies from Coco’s Cookies• A Little Sips Bar with toddler-friendly drinks• Coffee and light refreshments for caregivers• A small takeaway keepsake to commemorate the launch \nCome meet other families\, explore the space\, and help us start something special for the museum’s youngest visitors. \n✨ Special pilot pricing applies for this opening celebration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mariposa Mornings FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n Find answers to common questions about our family program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is Mariposa Mornings?\n Mariposa Mornings is a weekly toddler play program in Orillia hosted at the Orillia Museum of Art & History\, offering art activities\, imaginative play stations\, and a welcoming space for families with children ages 0–6. \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to register?\n Registration is recommended to secure your spot\, as space is limited. You can register HERE \nDrop-ins are welcome on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n What ages is this best for?\n Mariposa Mornings is designed for families with children ages 0–6. This toddler program at the Orillia Museum of Art & History creates a calm environment where young children can explore art activities\, play\, and creativity. \n \n \n \n \n \n Can siblings come?\n Yes\, siblings are welcome to join the fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n Is it stroller-friendly?\n Yes. The Orillia Museum of Art & History is stroller-friendly and accessible\, making it easy for families with babies and toddlers to enjoy Mariposa Mornings. \n \n \n \n \n \n What should we bring?\n Families are welcome to bring snacks\, drinks\, or coffee while enjoying the morning. Many parents stop by Mariposa Market next door before attending this relaxed toddler play program in Orillia. \n \n \n \n \n \n Are snacks allowed?\n Yes. Families can enjoy snacks and drinks during Mariposa Mornings while children explore the play stations and art activities. To help protect the artwork\, some gallery areas are designated food-free and will be clearly marked. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phone\n Call us at: (705) 326-2159 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email\n Email us at: visitors@orilliamuseum.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phone\n Find us at: 30 Peter Street South Orillia\, ON \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us for Mariposa Mornings!\n \n \n \n \n \n Visit Mariposa Mornings in Orillia\nMariposa Mornings takes place at the Orillia Museum of Art & History\, located in downtown Orillia\, Ontario beside Mariposa Market. Families from across Simcoe County visit the museum to enjoy art\, play\, and community with young children. \nOrillia Museum of Art & History30 Peter Street SouthOrillia\, Ontario \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/mariposa-mornings/2026-04-02/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mariposa-Mornings.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T173000 DTSTAMP:20260415T164619 CREATED:20260316T170533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182705Z UID:10000954-1775147400-1775151000@www.orilliamuseum.org SUMMARY:Classical Pilates at OMAH DESCRIPTION:Art 101\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Details\nDay: Thursdays \nTime: 4:30 – 5:30 PM \nLocation: Orillia Museum of Art & History – Second Floor Gallery \nInstructor: Tara Powers\, More Life Pilates \nWhat to Bring: Your own yoga/Pilates mat \nExperience Level: All levels welcome \nRegistration:Register directly through More Life Pilates:Click here to register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nClassical Pilates at OMAH\nExperience the benefits of Authentic and Classical Mat Pilates in a unique setting at the Orillia Museum of Art & History. Beginning Thursday\, March 19 at 4:30 p.m.\, these 60-minute classes will take place on the museum’s second floor\, surrounded by artwork from the 29th International Women’s Day Art Show. \nIn partnership with More Life Pilates\, this program offers participants the opportunity to practice the original Pilates method developed by Joseph Pilates. Classes follow the traditional sequence of exercises outlined in Return to Life\, along with Classical Mat work passed down through Pilates’ protégé Romana Kryzanowska. \nEach class is led by Tara Powers\, a certified 4th Generation Authentic and Classical Pilates teacher\, who is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the original method. Sessions emphasize proper technique\, safety\, and mindful movement while helping participants build strength\, balance\, and focus. \nPracticing Pilates within the gallery space creates a peaceful and inspiring environment where movement\, mindfulness\, and art come together. \nParticipants are asked to bring their own mat. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n About More Life Pilates\nMore Life Pilates\, led by Tara Powers\, has been serving the local community for four years. As a 4th Generation Authentic and Classical Pilates teacher\, Tara teaches the original method developed by Joseph Pilates and passed down through his student Romana Kryzanowska. \nThrough this direct lineage\, Tara upholds the rigorous standards and holistic philosophy of Classical Pilates. More Life Pilates operates the region’s only fully equipped Authentic and Classical Pilates studio in Orillia and Simcoe County\, offering the complete range of original Pilates apparatus. URL:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/event/classical-pilates-at-omah/2026-04-02/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.orilliamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pilates-in-the-Studio.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR