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Free Spirits: The Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia

April 21, 2018 to September 02, 2018

Exhibition Run: April 21 - September 2, 2018

Upper Gallery

Free Spirits: The Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia explores the history of Canada’s longest running folk festival. The festival originated in Orillia and has made its permanent home in Orillia. The exhibition will delve into the interdisciplinary and inclusive aspects of the festival and how it fosters community engagement. Stories, graphics, fashion and music will animate the history. 

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Primordial Waters

April 21, 2018 to July 15, 2018

Exhibition run: April 21 - July 15 

Opening reception: EARTH DAY, Sunday April 22 2-4pm

Mulcahy Family Gallery

Sue A. Miller
with
Peter Adams
Frith Bail
Liz Eakins


Primordial Waters explores the importance of habitat and our spiritual connection to water. 

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The Everchanging Vitality of Art

May 27, 2018 to July 15, 2018

The Lounge Gallery

Mary 27-July 15, 2018

The Zephyr Artists are an informal group of local artists who, not wanting to lose the legacy, emerged from the closing of the member-operated Zephyr Gallery on Peter Street. The gallery had been an artist-run organization since 2000, and contributed much to the shape and face of art in Orillia today. The Zephyr Artists endeavour to highlight members’ work through various exhibitions throughout the community. The Everchanging Vitality of Art expresses the energy and creative expression of this diverse group of artists.

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Arthur Shilling: The Final Works

Arthur Shilling: The Final Works

June 02, 2018 to August 19, 2018

June 2 - August 19
The Franklin Carmichael Gallery

Guest Curator: William Kingfisher
Organized and Circulated by the Art Gallery of Peterborough

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 7

The exhibition, Arthur Shilling: The Final Works, brings together key paintings from the period 1976 to 1986. During this incredibly creative time, Arthur Shilling (1941–1986) was at the height of his artistic skill as his works became bolder and stronger. With this exhibition we celebrate Shilling as a critically important artist and visionary.

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