At this time, all of our educational programs are being offered virtually. In-studio programming is postponed.
LearnMORE Series
Image Detail: Caspar David Friedrich, Moonrise over the Sea, 1822, oil on canvas
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LearnMORE Series
“The Germans – Art, Faith, War” with Penny-Lynn Cookson We are excited to welcome back local art historian Penny-Lynn Cookson for a virtual six-week lecture series on German art! Although Germany did not become a country until 1871, its art, literature, music, philosophers and scientists have played an essential role in the development of Western civilization. In “The Germans – Art, Faith, War”, art historian Penny-Lynn Cookson examines this trajectory in six lectures, from the Ottoman Empire through the Renaissance and Baroque periods in Germany, to Romanticism and 20th century German art movements Die Brücke, Der Blaue Reiter and the Expressionists, through both World Wars and the ‘coming to terms with the past’ of today’s acclaimed German artists. Join us for this online learning experience! Thursdays, September 23-October 28, 2021 11:00 am | Online via Zoom Members $80, General $95 The series will be offered through Zoom. If you have not yet used Zoom, you will have to download the app or program on to your device and create an account. Click here for more information. **Generously Sponsored by Sue and Craig Tallman** |
Art TALK & RiverBrink TALKS
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Artist Talk with Elizabeth Chitty
Thursday, September 23 at 7pm via Zoom Power, a video and audio installation by Elizabeth Chitty, opened to the public in July. This exhibition explores the Niagara River’s complex history of treaties, industry, and remediation, as it pertains to the relationships between both land and people. Join us on Zoom for an in-depth discussion and Artist Talk, followed by a live Q & A! Email manager@riverbrink.org to request to join. The talk will be offered through Zoom. If you have not yet used Zoom, you will have to download the app or program on to your device and create an account. Click here for more information. |
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ART TALK
Conversations with community This new series explores works from the permanent collection through guided conversation and multiple perspectives from members of the community - and we invite you to join in! We are excited to welcome art historian and lecturer Penny-Lynn Cookson to our next conversation, as we explore Dame Laura Knight's Untitled (Ballet Dancers). Join Director/Curator Debra Antoncic and our guest Penny-Lynn, and bring your thoughts, observations, and reflections - we look forward to talking together! June 24, 2021 11:00 am | Online via Zoom This program is made possible by the generous support of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake through the NOTL Discretionary Grant
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ART TALK
Conversations with community This new series explores works from the permanent collection through guided conversation and multiple perspectives from members of the community - and we invite you to join in! We are excited to launch our series and welcome author and RiverBrink volunteer Colin Brzezicki to our first conversation, as we explore Tom Thomson's Sketch for the Jack Pine. Join Director/Curator Debra Antoncic and our guest Colin, and bring your thoughts, observations, and reflections - we look forward to talking together! May 27, 2021 11:00 am | Online via Zoom This program is made possible by the generous support of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake through the NOTL Discretionary Grant
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RIVERBRINK TALKS
Lecture Series The Niagara River Remedial Action Plan: Collaborative efforts toward a healthier Niagara River presented by Natalie Green The Niagara River is an incredibly unique natural resource but exploitation of the resource over time has resulted in severe historical pollution problems, leading to it being named an “Area of Concern” in the mid-1980s. This presentation will explain how the Niagara River became known as one of the Great Lake’s most degraded locations and what is being done by local partners to tackle the key issues necessary to improve its water quality and ecosystem health. This talk is the first of a series of events related to the exhibition Power, a video and audio installation by Elizabeth Chitty which is set to open Spring 2021 at RiverBrink. Natalie Green has been employed at the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority since 2017 as the Project Manager for the Niagara River Remedial Action Plan where she is responsible for leading and facilitating the implementation of activities to improve the Niagara River ecosystem. More recently, Natalie has been tasked with leading the NPCA’s strategic planning process with a cross-organizational team of staff. Natalie has a Master of Science degree in Biology, is formally trained as an educator and is a certified Project Management Professional. She has 15 years of experience leading projects and communicating technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences. May 20, 2021 11:00 am | Online via Zoom By Donation If you would like to attend but are unable to make a donation at this time, please click below to register + receive the link.
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake through the NOTL Discretionary Grant
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Artist Workshops
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Autumn Splendour: Pastel Landscapes with Lenore Walker
Monday, November 15 at 10am-4pm Join instructor Lenore Walker as we cover the basics of en plein air painting with the harmonious effects of hard and soft pastels. The autumn colours will inspire our exploration of landscapes with dry pastels, also known as chalk pastels. In this one-day workshop, you will develop design ideas that will help with sketching compositions that are rich in value and colour. Demonstrations of representational and abstract approaches will provide ample opportunities to further your own exploration and experimentation of this luminous medium. This workshop is open to all skill levels! Autumn Splendour: Pastel Landscapes with Lenore Walker is an in-person, safely distanced workshop that will take place on-site in RiverBrink Art Museum's coach house studio. The full materials list will be made available upon registration. $50 Members, $60 General |
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EN PLEIN AIR Workshop with Pete Malaguti
Saturday, October 16 & 23 at 10:30am-1:30pm Have you ever wanted to leave the four walls of a studio behind and try outdoor landscape painting? Let’s take advantage of Queenston’s colours during this visually spectacular time of the year! This workshop will be a recreational group painting session with guidance from artist Pete Malaguti. The first session will be an opportunity to learn about the Plein Air set up, and it will take place on the grounds at Riverbrink Art Museum during the Explore Queenston Doors Open event. The last session will be in Queenston but off-site! If you have a little experience with painting in pastel, acrylic or watercolour and would like to try them outside, come and join! You will only need a small palette, because your end result will be more of a colourful sketch than a finished piece. The full materials list will be made available upon registration. $45 Members, $55 General |
Watercolour demonstrations by Pete Malaguti
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Just Watercolour! with Pete Malaguti
Watercolour doesn’t have to be scary - let’s overcome the intimidation and the frustration attached to this medium! If you already paint with acrylic or oils, it'll take a 180° change in your thought process, but that just may be the most difficult part. To learn alongside instructor Pete Malaguti – the rest is so easy! This course will explore and practice 6 basic watercolour techniques, to paint the subject matter of your choice: Landscapes, Urban Sketching, Portraits or Still Life. Maybe you have a favourite watercolourist’s style that you’d like to explore - bring in a sample and we’ll give it a try! Maybe you’d like to experiment with painting loosely or in a photo-realistic style - we can explore this, too! We’ll learn about paper qualities, and a variety of brushstrokes that will speed up your painting results. Bring your willingness to experiment, make mistakes and above all…have fun! Previous experience in watercolour painting, or previous participation in Pete’s classes/courses is encouraged. Learn more about Pete and his work here. NEW DATES ANNOUNCED! Saturday August 14, 2021 Saturday August 21, 2021 Saturday August 28, 2021 Friday September 10, 2021 Saturday September 11, 2021 Saturday September 18, 2021 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | 6 Week Course In Studio $180 | $145 RiverBrink Members Material list to be provided upon registration. Group size limited – must register early. |
Coffee with the Curator
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Coffee with the Curator with Director/Curator Debra Antoncic
Join us, Friday October 8, at 11:00 a.m. for an in-person, curator-led tour of RiverBrink Art Museum's current exhibitions, Power and River with Director/Curator Debra Antoncic. Participants of this event must provide proof of double vaccination to attend. To register please email Sara at manager@riverbrink.org |
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Virtual Coffee with the Curator with Director/Curator Debra Antoncic
We hope that you will grab your favourite mug and join us, as we revisit the 2019-20 exhibition Picturing Indians with Director/Curator, Debra Antoncic! While representation, and naming, of Indigenous peoples are approached with sensitivity today, this was not always the case. Both systems supported the process of colonization in North America. An enduring and popular subject for European-trained artists, depictions of First Peoples convey the world view of the colonizers. These representations are not innocent, but provide specific information about land, family structure, customs, and social organization, from the perspective of a European observer. Join us on zoom for an in-depth discussion of the representation of Indigenous peoples in the RiverBrink collection. Email manager@riverbrink.org to request to join. The program will be offered through Zoom. If you have not yet used Zoom, you will have to download the app or program on to your device and create an account. Click here for more information. Friday August 20, 2021 | 11 a.m. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake through the NOTL Discretionary Grant
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Film Screenings
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Wanda Koop: In Her Eyes
1919. Erika Koop is born on a wealthy estate in southern Ukraine. But her family's idyllic life comes to an end when bandits raid their home. They kill Erika's parents and confiscate the family home in the name of the Russian Revolution. Soon after, Erika and her family flee to Canada. 1997. Erika and her daughter, internationally acclaimed painter and video artist Wanda Koop, make an emotionally searing journey back to Ukraine. They search for their heritage, find the cemetery where so many relatives are buried and visit the elegant estate that was once theirs. From its dreamlike opening to a stunning presentation of the paintings created from her pilgrimage, Wanda Koop: In Her Eyes takes us into the heart of the artistic process. It shows one of Canada's finest visual artists at the height of her skills, as she transforms the images and emotions of her journey into an unforgettable work of art. Directed by Gordon McLennan Produced by Phyllis Laing Production Agency Buffalo Gal Pictures Inc. National Film Board of Canada DATE TBD Admission by donation. |
Bus Trips
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Queenston Walking Tours
*note: this tour is seasonal and runs throughout the summer. Join RiverBrink summer staff for a scenic, guided tour of the village of Queenston. Learn about it's vast history from its importance to Indigenous peoples for millennia, through its settlement in the late 1700s and the turmoil of the War of 1812, to the citizens' roles in shaping their village, and, their country. Learn about the important Canadian figures who got their start, made history or lost their lives in Queenston. If you are interested in joining a walking tour, please inquire here or by phone 905-262-4510. Adults $10 | Students & Seniors $8 Price includes admission to RiverBrink Art Museum |
Header image Detail: Tom Thomson, Twilight, pre-1914 Collection of Samuel E. Weir ©RiverBrink Art Museum
Home Page Image Credits:
RiverBrink TALKS image detail: Cornelius Krieghoff, Settlers' Cabin in the Foothills (Early Canadian Settler), 1859. Samuel E. Weir Collection ©RiverBrink Art Museum
LearnMORE series image detail: Andre Lapine, Heavy Duty at Ste. Agathe in the Laurentians, Quebec, n.d. Collection of Samuel E. Weir ©RiverBrink Art Museum
Artist Workshops image detail: Hippolyte Victor Sebron Niagara Falls from the Canadian Side, c. 1852. Collection of Samuel E. Weir ©RiverBrink Art Museum
Virtual Programs image detail: Emily Carr, Indian Barn, Friendly Cove, 1929 Collection of Samuel E. Weir ©RiverBrink Art Museum
Home Page Image Credits:
RiverBrink TALKS image detail: Cornelius Krieghoff, Settlers' Cabin in the Foothills (Early Canadian Settler), 1859. Samuel E. Weir Collection ©RiverBrink Art Museum
LearnMORE series image detail: Andre Lapine, Heavy Duty at Ste. Agathe in the Laurentians, Quebec, n.d. Collection of Samuel E. Weir ©RiverBrink Art Museum
Artist Workshops image detail: Hippolyte Victor Sebron Niagara Falls from the Canadian Side, c. 1852. Collection of Samuel E. Weir ©RiverBrink Art Museum
Virtual Programs image detail: Emily Carr, Indian Barn, Friendly Cove, 1929 Collection of Samuel E. Weir ©RiverBrink Art Museum
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